Politics
Nigeria must be restructured to avoid breakup – Pastor Adeboye
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the only way to quell the agitations by several ethnic groups seeking to break away from Nigeria is to restructure the country.
The pastor said this at the 60th Independence Day Celebration Symposium co-organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Nehemiah Leadership Institute.
While some Igbo groups have called for the creation of Biafra nation, some Yoruba leaders have backed the agitation for a Yoruba Republic.
Speaking at the symposium titled, ‘Where will Nigeria be in 2060?’, Pastor Adeboye advised the Federal Government to give Nigeria a lasting solution to secession agitations and its economic challenges by restructuring the country.
He said the restructuring must be carried out as soon as possible to forestall a breakup of the ethnic components making up Nigeria.
He proposed the adoption of an indigenous system that would be unique to the country or a merge of both the presidential and unicameral systems of government.
He said, “Why can’t we have a system of government that is 100 per cent Nigerian, unique to us? For example, we started on with the British system of government, somewhere along the line, we moved over to the American system of government.
“Can’t we have a combination of both and see whether it could help us solve our problems because in Mathematics, if you want to solve a problem, you try what we call Real Analysis. If it doesn’t work, then you move on to Complex Analysis and see whether that will help you.
“If that fails, you move on to Vector Analysis and so on. I believe that we might want to look at the problems of Nigeria in a slightly different manner.
“Some people feel that all our problems will be over if Nigeria should break up. I think that is trying to solve the problems of Nigeria as if it is a simple equation. The problems of Nigeria will require quite a bit of simultaneous equation and some of them are not going to be linear either – forgive me I am talking as a mathematician.
“Why can’t we have a system of government that will create what I will call the United States of Nigeria? Let me explain: We all know that we must restructure. It is either we restructure or we break. You don’t have to be a prophet to know that one. That is certain.
“Restructure or we break up. Now, we don’t want to break up, God forbid. In restructuring, why don’t we have a Nigerian kind of democracy? At the federal level, why don’t we have a president and a prime minister?
“If we have a president and a prime minister and we share responsibilities between these two so that one is not an appendage to the other. For examples, if the president controls the army and the prime minister controls the police. If the President controls resources likes oil and mining and the prime minister controls finance and inland revenue, taxes, customs, etc. You just divide responsibilities between the two.
“At the state level, you have the governor and the premier. And the same way, you distribute responsibilities between these people in such a manner that one cannot really go without the other. Maybe we might begin to tackle the problems.”
Politics
Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis
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Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis
The Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State has suspended its chairman, Mr. Ogar Osim, along with Secretary Felix Etim, over allegations of embezzlement, anti-party activities, and other issues.
The suspension follows claims that Osim failed to maintain the party’s state secretariat and engaged in misconduct.
The State Disciplinary Committee, led by Chairman Bonnie Adie and Secretary Ibiang Igri, also appointed Eugene Obia and Allen Ekpe as acting chairman and secretary, respectively, until a formal congress can elect new officials.
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A statement from the party explained that the decision was based on a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct. It expressed confidence that the new acting leaders would provide effective leadership and ensure the party’s smooth operation in the state. Members were urged to support the interim leadership.
In response, Ogar Osim dismissed the suspension as laughable, claiming that the individuals who signed the suspension letter are impostors. He stated that their names are not listed in any official party registers and argued that any disciplinary action should have been authorized by the party’s legal adviser. Osim announced plans to challenge the suspension in court.
Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis
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Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]
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Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]
A viral video has surfaced showing a large group of members from the Etsako West chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejecting the return of former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to the party.
The VIDEO captures aggrieved members who label Shaibu as a “serial betrayer” and voice their distrust in his loyalty and political integrity.
The protesters, holding placards with various inscriptions such as “Philip Shaibu, we don’t want you in APC,” “APC not home of political prostitutes,” “We don’t want crisis in APC,” and “You have no political value, Shaibu,” expressed their disapproval of Shaibu returning to the party.
They also chanted “All we are saying, we don’t want Philip,” emphasizing their firm stance against Shaibu’s return to the APC fold.
The protesters stated that their deep-seated resentment towards Shaibu is because of his tendency not to be loyal to established party protocols.
One of the protesters said: ”He has had a history of switching political allegiances. His return will potentially cause instability and internal conflict in the party.
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”The former deputy governor’s political journey has been marked by several party changes, which indicates he lacks commitment to any political ideology.
”As we prepare for the forthcoming governorship election, we must maintain unity and coherence, and avoid opportunists like Shaibu at all cost.”
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— Newstrends.Ng (@Newstrends_ng) July 25, 2024
Trouble in Edo APC, members protest Philip Shaibu’s return [VIDEO]
Politics
Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC
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Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC
President Bola Tinubu formally received a former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, into the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday.
Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation during President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to join the APC.
Tinubu welcomed Anyim to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he was presented by a delegation led by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru.
Anyim expressed his commitment to Nigeria’s progress, stating, “There is need that we all should put hands together to move the country forward.”
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He announced his defection on Saturday, July 13, 2024, when he led a contingent of his supporters into the APC fold during the party’s Local Government Area election campaign finale in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.
Anyim led a large delegation of prominent individuals, comprising former lawmakers, governorship candidates, and thousands of their supporters, from various parties, including the Labour Party’s Edwin Nkwegu and Senator Obinna Ọgba, into the APC fold.
APC leaders, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Uzodinma, Governor Francis Nwifuru, Minister of Works, David Umahi, and State Chairman Stanley Emegha, had welcomed the new members into the party fold.
Tinubu welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim into APC
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