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PDP unhappy with Fubara over plan to implement peace pact initiated by Tinubu

The political feud between Fubara and his predecessor has been a matter of serious concern as both parties heat the political temperature in Rivers State.

The conflict led to the burning and subsequent demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following the defection of 27 members of the assembly from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a bid to quell the crisis, President Tinubu on Monday, December 18, 2023, had a meeting with Fubara, Wike and political stakeholders from Rivers State in Abuja.

At the end of the meeting, the governor and his predecessor agreed to settle their rift after signing a document containing an eight-point resolution.

However, since Fubara attended the meeting and signed the agreement, some PDP members and stakeholders in Rivers State have been urging the governor to ignore the peace pact and focus on governance.

But in a statewide broadcast on Monday, December 25, 2023, Fubara vowed to implement the peace agreement, saying it’s not as bad as his supporters portray it.

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In his speech, Fubara said the peace agreement is not a death sentence, adding that the pact was a ploy to ensure lasting peace and stability in Rivers State.

The governor also thanked President Tinubu for his intervention, saying the move demonstrated the President’s love for the people of his state.

Reacting to the governor’s defence of the agreement, the Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor said the issue the governor involved himself in is bigger than him and the President.

In an interview with ThePunch, Osadolor urged Fubara to know his limit, adding that the matter is a constitutional one.

He said, “The question of the seats of the defected lawmakers being vacant is a clear constitutional issue, not at the wishes and discretion of President Tinubu or any other person. It is a clear constitutional matter.

“Also, the PDP constitutionally owns the votes, so I don’t see how Governor Fubara will tell the PDP that because he met with the President in Aso Rock, the PDP should not take charge of its votes. As we speak the PDP is in court, the votes belong to the PDP, not to Fubara or the Villa.

“The one within the governor’s purview is to pay salaries and allowances of the lawmakers to the date their seats become vacant. I am sure the governor knows his limit.”

Another member of the PDP National Executive Council and former National Secretary of the party, Senator Ibrahim Tsauri said Fubara’s move to implement the peace pact won’t be in the interest of the PDP.

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He believes the governor will be in trouble whether he implements the agreement or not.

“As a complete gentleman, he went there and signed the agreement, even though without the consent of the party. So implementation will be made by him and not by the party. But certainly, it won’t be in the interest of the party.

“The PDP will not allow itself to be dragged into that trap, but he failed to consult the party. If he implements it, he is in trouble, if he doesn’t, is in trouble. Implementation of the agreement is like jumping into awaiting problems. And if he fails to implement it, he is going to enter the Federal government’s trouble. So, either way, is trouble for him,” he said.

Also, in a statement on Monday, a former PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, argued that the peace agreement initiated by the President gave an unconstitutional advantage to the APC.

He, therefore, called on Nigerians to prevail on President Tinubu to act in the interest of Rivers State to ensure a genuine and unbiased reconciliation of the political crisis in the state.

PDP unhappy with Fubara over plan to implement peace pact initiated by Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.

A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.

It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”

Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.

“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”

The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.

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A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.

Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.

The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.

He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.

This is  coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.

The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.

It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.

Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.

The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.

Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency

The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.

Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.

“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively

“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.

Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.

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