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We’ll remain in PDP – Saraki

The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Reconciliation Committee, Bukola Saraki, has said he never directed any of his supporters to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state. Saraki disclosed this while assuring his supporters that he would remain in PDP, expressing confidence that the ongoing efforts to reposition the party would yield
We’ll remain in PDP – Saraki

The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Reconciliation Committee, Bukola Saraki, has said he never directed any of his supporters to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state.

Saraki disclosed this while assuring his supporters that he would remain in PDP, expressing confidence that the ongoing efforts to reposition the party would yield fruitful results.

The former Senate President spoke while addressing stakeholders of the party across the 16 local government councils of the state at his home in Ilorin, Kwara State.

He said the meeting was an avenue to address stakeholders as family members.

He said: “I’m here as a democrat, whose people have asked to clarify a number of issues about the party.

“You have all been observing what’s been happening at the national level of our party and you want to know the situation. I owe you that to come down and explain to you.

“We are staying in PDP because ongoing efforts to reposition the party will yield fruitful results, so we are committed to the party.

“Number two, you’re all aware of innuendo that has been given about what I know and what I don’t know.

“I believe I must come and let you hear from the horse’s mouth, so you can know the true position of the matter. I never directed anyone to go to ADC in the state.”

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Real reason Ebonyi State governor suspended 87 aides

Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has explained that he suspended 87 aides for failing to attend a government function. The governor disclosed this on Monday night in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor. He noted that the suspended aides were penalised for failing to attend an important government function. The
Real reason Ebonyi State governor suspended 87 aides

Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has explained that he suspended 87 aides for failing to attend a government function.

The governor disclosed this on Monday night in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor.

He noted that the suspended aides were penalised for failing to attend an important government function.

The governor said those suspended included commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries.

Nwifuru gave the affected officials instructions to proceed on a one-month working suspension without salary.

“The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has directed that the underlisted government functionaries proceed on a one-month working suspension without salary for failure to attend an important government function,” the statement read.

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We must improve transparency, integrity at LG elections – INEC Chair Yakubu tells SIECS

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with State Independent Electoral Commissions, SIECs. The INEC chairman spoke during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja by the newly inaugurated members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria,
We must improve transparency, integrity at LG elections – INEC Chair Yakubu tells SIECS

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with State Independent Electoral Commissions, SIECs.

The INEC chairman spoke during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja by the newly inaugurated members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria, FOSIECON.

FOSIECON was led by its national chairman and chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri.

Like INEC, Yakubu noted that State Electoral Commissions are creations of the Constitution, adding that both bodies have a joint responsibility to ensure credible electoral processes.

He stressed the importance of strict adherence to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, particularly sections 98–113 and Section 151, which guide the conduct of local government elections.

Yakubu expressed concern about the quality and credibility of local government elections in many states.

“The problem is not whether elections are held, but how they are conducted. We must work to improve transparency and integrity at the local level to match the standard INEC has maintained in the FCT, where elections are held regularly and no caretaker committees have ever been appointed,” he said.

Earlier, FOSIECON Chairman Mamman Eri outlined key areas in which the body seeks INEC’s support, including technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

“Credible local government elections are fundamental to democratic development. With INEC’s support, SIECs can deliver processes that reflect both national expectations and international standards,” Eri stated.

“Our commitment is grounded in the belief that credible local government elections are fundamental to democratic development, and that SIECs, with proper support and alignment, can deliver electoral processes that meet national and international standards.

“We are here to respectfully seek your continued support and collaboration to support the deployment of appropriate technology and systems that can improve the conduct of local government elections, to enhance the professionalism and operational efficiency of SIEC officials through joint training programmes, workshops and peer learning exchanges, to foster a platform for the exchange of best practices, research and innovations in electoral management that can benefit both INEC and SIECs.”

Members of the FOSIECON delegation included Elder Aniedi A. Ikoiwak, Hon. Barr. Genevieve Osakwe, Hon. Ahmed Makama, Hon. Lawal Alhassan Faskari and Hon. Justice Cornelius Akintayo (retd).

We must improve transparency, integrity at LG elections – INEC Chair Yakubu tells SIECS