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Rivers, Kano political crisis continuation of garrison politics -CHRICED

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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has said that political crisis in Rivers State is a no benefits for the people and that the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is akin to garrison politics, which goes against the principles of democracy and good governance.

Executive Director of CHRICED, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a state of the nation news conference, tagged, ‘2023, Most Tragic and Turbulent Year in the life of Nigerians’.

“The political landscape in Rivers State currently marred by a contrived political crisis between former Governor Nyesome Wike and his ‘godson’ Siminalayi Fubara, is a supremacy battle that holds no real or strategic interest for the people of Rivers State.

“The so-called recent ‘resolution’ of the crisis is nothing more than a continuation of garrison politics, which goes against the principles of democracy and good governance,” Zikirullahi said.

On the Kano State election judicial imbroglio, the CHRICED boss said that Nigeria is currently witnessing judicial manipulation and rash of judgements, with the judiciary dodging the scrutiny of citizens over inconsistent and bizarre judgements, which made no sense when juxtaposed with the provisions of the law and the principles of natural justice.

He said, “CHRICED wonders, for example, how the judiciary intends to remedy the ugly situation created by the Court of Appeal in Kano State, where the Court read a judgment in open court, which turned out to be substantially different from what was contained in the Certified True Copy of the judgment handed to the legal teams in the matter.

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“What they should be doing now is to lead an inquest to determine the immediate and remote causes of the appellate court’s faux pas. In a more rational society that upholds the rule of law, those justices would be flushed out from the judicial system as they have become liabilities rather than assets.

“Regrettably, CHRICED has observed that one of the justices responsible for the embarrassing situation in Kano is now being considered for promotion to the Supreme Court.”

According to him, it has become a disturbing reality that the judiciary, which used to be described by citizens as the ‘last hope of the common man’, is now being derisively referred to as the ‘lost hope of the common man’.

Zikirullahi said, “CHRICED firmly believes that there is more to this situation than meets the eye, as the ruling party repeatedly snatches mandates from the opposition, thereby gaining control of states that were originally won by the opposition and pushing the country towards a one-party state.

“A prime example of this can be seen in Kano State, where the controversial ruling of the Court of Appeal made judgments regarding the opposition candidate’s party membership, disregarding the precedent set in another case and the provisions of the Electoral Act, which clearly state that political party membership is solely the concern of the party itself.

“CHRICED recalls that right from the infamous case of Ahmed Lawan and Machina, wherein the Supreme Court used the technicality around originating summons to facilitate Ahmed Lawan’s emergence as the candidate for Yobe North Senatorial district, despite his participation in the APC presidential primaries, it has become evident that there are significant flaws within the Nigerian court system.

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“Justice Ariwoola and his fellow judges must take decisive actions to rectify the perception that the law is no longer being interpreted based on facts, logic, and precedents.

“The cases in Zamfara, Plateau, Nasarawa, and numerous others highlight the extent of these concerns. The judiciary, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, urgently requires a reset. To initiate this process, CHRICED believes that comprehensive internal procedures should be implemented.”

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Why I dumped PDP for APC – AMAC chairman

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Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has said his decision to leave the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APAC) is to secure greater opportunities for his people.

Maikalangu made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Kingsley Madaki.

According to him, the council has been losing out on federal appointments and employment opportunities due to political misalignment.

He stressed that his move to decamp to the APC was aimed at ensuring that the people of AMAC benefitted from the dividends of governance.

“The position we took is for the good of democracy and to ensure that the good people of AMAC move forward

“The decision is rooted in the collective interest of the constituents. I was not elected to lead the entire Nigerians, but the AMAC residents.

“I looked at the interests of my people and I have seen that these interests cannot be protected in any other platform,’’ he said.

The AMAC Chairman expressed the confidence that the APC will provide a more promising platform to advance the welfare of his people.

He stressed that his defection was a calculated step towards sustainable development and inclusive governance.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Maikalangu, who contested on the platform of PDP, was declared winner of AMAC council election held in 2022.

He polled a total of 19,302 votes to defeat his closest rival Murtala Karshi of the APC. (NAN)

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PDP Governors Set August 28 For National Convention, Rejects Coalition

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Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have firmly stated that they will not pursue a merger or coalition with any other political party in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.

This decision was conveyed in a communiqué released on Monday following their meeting in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

As discussions about the potential formation of a coalition to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, opposition politicians have been engaging in “strategic meetings” on this matter.

A prominent proponent of this coalition is Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Abubakar has been a vocal advocate for uniting opposition parties to displace the APC-led government under President Bola Tinubu.

The communiqué stated, “In light of the widespread speculation regarding potential mergers of political parties, groups, and associations, the Forum has resolved that the PDP will not enter into any coalition or merger.”

Nonetheless, the governors expressed that the PDP is open to welcoming any parties, individuals, or groups interested in joining them to reclaim power from the APC in 2027.

The governors also voiced their support for Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, affirming their ongoing backing for him.

Additionally, the PDP leaders condemned the current state of insecurity in the country, labeling it as “alarming.” They called for a reassessment and restructuring of priorities and strategies, advocating for a bottom-up approach that empowers sub-national entities to serve as a robust defense against security threats.

Governors attending the meeting included Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), and Peter Mbah (Enugu). The governors of Akwa Ibom and Delta were represented by their deputies, Akon Eyakenyi and Monday Onyeme, respectively.

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Osun 2026: Oyetola, PDP Rep Wole Oke to run on APC joint ticket

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A former Governor of Osun State and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has struck a deal for a joint ticket

with a member of the House of Representatives representing Obokun/Oriade constituency, Wole Oke to contest the 2026 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), authoritative sources have said.

Political observers said the ambition of Oke to be Deputy Governor under the platform of the APC and the ongoing romance between them must have been the reasons for the serial attacks on Governor Ademola Adeleke by the legislator.

The concluded plan by the Minister to settle for Wole Oke as his running mate for the 2026 Osun governorship election on APC platform, was said to have received the blessing and endorsement of the party leadership in the state.

As part of his efforts to revive his political fortunes in Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has reportedly concluded arrangement with Hon. Wole Oke, who is currently in PDP, to fly the ticket of the APC for 2026.

This move, according to multiple sources will galvanize support from Osun East and destabilize the ruling PDP in the State.

Despite strong concerns of contempt amongst the Osun APC leaders and stakeholders favouring the Osun West Senatorial District, one of the core issues in the build up to 2018 and 2022 election, Oyetola has seemingly been to lure Oke into the APC with a joint ticket in 2026.

A source said, “Oke’s continuous open rebuke of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration in Osun State has been traced to a ground plan to betray the Governor and divide the PDP to create an opportunity for the APC to launch a possible comeback to Bola Ige House.

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“Oke has visited Oyetola more than 10 times since this year in several locations in Lagos, Abuja and outside Nigeria with a promise to ensure that Adeleke is sacked from office in 2026.

“Convinced that he will not secure an automatic ticket for 2027, for the seventh (7th) consecutive election, he has resorted to sabotaging the chances of the PDP and Governor Adeleke in 2027, and has made two demands from the APC, a joint ticket with Oyetola or a Senate ticket, having realized that the Oriade/Obokun federal constituency stakeholders and electorates will not return him again to the Green Chamber, for the sixth (6th) term.

“Hon. Wole Oke wants to contest for Osun Governor in 2030 and he does not want to be politically irrelevant between 2027 and 2030. He has lost the backing of all political stakeholders in his federal constituency to contest again in 2027. They have told him this is his last opportunity and that is why he is fighting everyone. His relationship with APC is just for one thing; political relevance”.

But after assessing the dangers of working against Senator Fadahunsi in Osun East Senatorial District, Oke has settled for a Deputy Governorship ticket with Oyetola.

This was agreed during a high-powered meeting that took place in Abuja, in the middle of 2024. At the meeting, Oke boasted of having control of about 80% of all political leaders in Ijesha zone, including several members of Osun State House of Assembly and can influence their movement into the APC anytime.

However, sources within the State APC have confirmed strong opposition to this development as many stakeholders have rejected the idea of the party ignoring the Osun West Senatorial District again, given that the current Governor is from the District after several years of neglect of the District, particularly by the APC.

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A source said, “As we speak, a former Governor and national leader of the APC has rejected the proposal and insisted that Wole Oke’s political influence is exaggerated. Dindings from the ruling party have shown that all political leaders from Obokun/Oriade and the Ijesha Zone have deserted the lawmaker in his attempt to destabilize the ruling PDP and as such cannot deliver sufficient support from the zone.

“Many APC leaders are furious with this possibility. They know they cannot trust Wole Oke, they have asked him how many Commissioners, Special Advisers and Assembly members from the ruling PDP
he is coming with. But he has yet to give them any name. They believe he just wants to use them.”

 

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