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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, the National Secretary, Umar Farouk, and the National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, were conspicuously absent at the enlarged stakeholders’ meeting of the party held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on Wednesday. The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, had convened the stakeholders’ meeting with the
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left office in 2023 after serving as governor for eight years, was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. Sources within the commission
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left office in 2023 after serving as governor for eight years, was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. Sources within the commission
The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for the removal of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Babalola Oluwatoyin, ahead of next month’s polls. The party said neither Ondo State nor the electoral body was an appendage of Oyo State, where Makinde is
Ondo Guber: APC slams Makinde over call for REC’s removal
The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for the removal of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Babalola Oluwatoyin, ahead of next month’s polls.
The party said neither Ondo State nor the electoral body was an appendage of Oyo State, where Makinde is the governor.
The APC also stated that the REC had demonstrated integrity, competence and capacity to handle any election.
A statement by the spokesperson for Ondo APC, Alex Kalejaiye, criticized Makinde’s directive, calling it absurd.
Kalejaiye pointed out that Makinde had no role in the transfer of the REC to Ondo State and held no political influence within the state.
The statement described Makinde’s advice to Ondo voters not to sell their conscience as insulting, noting that the people of the state are politically sophisticated and act on conviction, not easily swayed.
It added that the Ondo APC has strong, unbeatable structures across the state, capable of defeating any party in any election.
“Besides, the recent defection of notable political giants from his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further fortified the chances of APC in November.
“It is therefore clear that our party won’t need to indulge in those undemocratic gymnastics employed by the PDP to win Oyo for Makinde in 2019. Fear not, Mr. Governor.
“Our counsel to the governor is to focus on the myriad of problems currently facing Oyo State. Sadly, Oyo State is being run as a conquered territory, where the degree of capital flight is second to no other in the country.
“The party commends its members for their unwavering belief in the party, and urges them to exhibit maturity and decorum as they continue to solicit for a renewal of the people’s mandate, come November, 16th,” the statement added.
Aloy Ejimakor, the Lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has explained why the trial of the agitator was brought to an abrupt end. Ejimakor explained that Kanu won’t be subjected to the ordeal of a trial that breaches the Constitution. He pointed out that the proceedings has assumed
Biafra: Why we ended Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Lawyer Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the Lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has explained why the trial of the agitator was brought to an abrupt end.
Ejimakor explained that Kanu won’t be subjected to the ordeal of a trial that breaches the Constitution.
He pointed out that the proceedings has assumed the character of an unfair trial against Kanu.
In a message sent to DAILY POST, Ejimakor said, “For insisting on a fair trial, we have (today) brought Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case to an abrupt end before Justice Binta Nyako.
“We cannot allow Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to be subjected to the ordeal of a proceedings that is in breach of the Constitution and has assumed the character of an unfair trial.”
During Tuesday’s proceedings, a mild drama played out in the Abuja Federal High Court.
Kanu jumped up from the dock and ordered Ejimakor to sit down for him to address the court.
The IPOB leader challenged the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako to recuse herself from his trial, saying he has no confidence in her judgement.
The Federal Government’s lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, objected to Kanu’s request.
But Justice Nyako bowed to Kanu’s demand and recused herself from the trial.
She ordered Kanu’s case file to be returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to another judge.