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Ekiti APC stakeholders angry over appointment slots offered Fayose
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Ekiti APC stakeholders angry over appointment slots offered Fayose
A group of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ekiti State voiced their discontent yesterday over Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s recent appointments, which they claim have favoured opposition figures, particularly associates of former Governor Ayodele Fayose.
The stakeholders expressed disappointment regarding allocating various slots to individuals allegedly linked to Fayose’s political circle, including appointments as special advisers (SAs) and senior special assistants (SSAs), among other positions.
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Despite their significant contributions to the party’s success in the recent governorship elections, the group observed a trend of appointments being offered to known members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raising concerns about potential division within the APC.
In a statement released to the press in Ado Ekiti yesterday, Prince Aderobaki Adeleye, the convener of the stakeholders’ group, described the governor’s actions as unacceptable and cautioned that they could sow discord within the party.
“We therefore urge the national leadership of our party to intervene and prompt Governor Oyebanji to rectify these perceived missteps for the collective interest and unity of our party members,” he asserted.
However, Segun Dipe, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, dismissed the stakeholders’ allegations, labelling them baseless and malicious.
Dipe emphasized that the governor consults with the party before making any appointments, emphasizing Oyebanji’s commitment to inclusivity by involving former governors in his administration, regardless of their political affiliations.
Ekiti APC stakeholders angry over appointment slots offered Fayose
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FCT is not Rivers State where you write election results – Deji Adeyanju tells Wike
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FCT is not Rivers State where you write election results – Deji Adeyanju tells Wike
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Tuesday, said that the choice of who becomes senator in 2027 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) should be determined solely by residents of the FCT, and not by the Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The former governor of Rivers State had dared Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the FCT, stating that he would ensure she did not return to the Senate in 2027.
Meanwhile, Kingibe had earlier criticised Wike’s performance, adding that FCT residents were unimpressed as the FCT lacked essential amenities such as schools, hospitals, and potable water.
Meanwhile, Kingibe had earlier criticised Wike’s performance, adding that FCT residents were unimpressed as the FCT lacked essential amenities such as schools, hospitals, and potable water.
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Adeyanju, responding to Wike on X, said that the Minister could not decide for the people because the FCT was not Rivers State, where election results were written with guns.
The human rights lawyer said, “FCT is not Rivers, where people write results and shoot guns. Even incumbent presidents get defeated in the FCT.
“I know these folks have 100% control of INEC and other rigging mechanisms, but the arrogance is truly uncalled for.
“Nigerian politicians are like power-drunk Nigerian celebrities and pastors who can boast openly about getting the police to lock you up, and they will eventually do it,” he said.
FCT is not Rivers State where you write election results – Deji Adeyanju tells Wike
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I didn’t discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s release with South-East govs – Obasanjo
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I didn’t discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s release with South-East govs – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says his talks with the south-east governors excluded the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
On Tuesday, governors under the umbrella of the south-east governors’ forum resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to seek the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo and chairman of the forum, announced this the resolution at the end of a meeting of the governors held in Enugu, Obasanjo also paid a solidarity visit to the southeast governors forum in the state.
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In a statement on Wednesday, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo special assistant on media affairs, said the ex-presidentand Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth secretary-general, met with south-east governors to discuss regional development.
The statement said that the meeting did not include discussions about the potential release of Nnamdi Kanu by the federal government.
“The meeting with them was at my invitation and of Chief Emeka Anyaoku before their summit begins. The issue of Nnamdi Kanu was not on the agenda and was not discussed in my presence,” the statement said.
“The regional development issues include that of security and infrastructure, economic and cooperative collaboration, which was meant to complement the national economic development agenda.
I didn’t discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s release with South-East govs – Obasanjo
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Senate okays bill for foreigners in Nigeria to obtain NIN
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Senate okays bill for foreigners in Nigeria to obtain NIN
The Senate has advanced a bill to grant all residents, including foreigners, the right to obtain and use the National Identification Number (NIN) sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau I.
Jibrin (Kano North), the bill also aims to replace criminal penalties with administrative measures to ensure compliance without severe legal consequences.
Senator Cyril Fasuyi (Ekiti North) presented the bill’s principles, emphasizing the need to repeal the current Act and establish a new regulatory framework for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enhance its oversight and regulation of Nigeria’s ID system.
“The bill’s objectives include expanding the eligible registrants under the Nigeria ID System to achieve inclusivity and universal coverage,” Senator Fasuyi explained.
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“It allows all residents in Nigeria to obtain a National Identification Number (NIN) for official identification purposes.”
Furthermore, the bill proposes streamlined sharing of personal data with robust data protection measures to safeguard privacy and foster public trust in data handling.
It also enhances administrative enforcement powers to ensure timely compliance with ID registration requirements.
Importantly, the bill advocates for replacing criminal penalties with administrative measures for non-use of NIN, aiming to encourage compliance without burdening individuals with severe legal consequences.
After debates, the Senate proceeded to pass the bill, marking a significant step toward potential reforms in Nigeria’s identity management system.
Senate okays bill for foreigners in Nigeria to obtain NIN
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