Category: Politics

Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a Square Peg in a Square Hole – Door 2 Door National Coordinator, Adekanbi, declares

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter     The National Coordinator of the Door-2-Door grassroots movement, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi, has hailed the emergence of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), described him as “a square peg in a square hole.”   In a statement released on Sunday on behalf of the movement’s Founder and Grand Patron, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL), Adekanbi congratulated Professor Yilwatda…

HallowMace Foundation calls for dialogue over Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s denied access to National Assembly ….. Urges respect for Rule of Law, Protection of Representation Rights

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The HallowMace Foundation Africa, a non-partisan civil society organisation advocating equity, governance, and justice, has called for constructive dialogue to address concerns arising from the recent denial of access to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the National Assembly complex, despite a court ruling nullifying her suspension.   In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Executive Director, Sunny Anderson Osiebe, the Foundation urged relevant stakeholders including the Senate leadership and judicial authorities to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve the impasse and safeguard the democratic principle of representation.  …

Atiku accuses Tinubu of meddling in opposition affairs, urges focus on governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar through his media office has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of prioritizing attacks on opposition parties over addressing the country’s deepening economic and security crises.   In a statement signed by Mr. Paul Ibe and issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the media office criticized President Tinubu for remarks allegedly made during the 14th meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he reportedly took a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described as the opposition’s Coalition platform.   “Attacking the opposition has now…

APC Elects Prof Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman. His emergence was ratified on Wednesday at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   Professor Yilwatda succeeded Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who recently resigned from the position.   Until his election, Prof. Yilwatda served as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. A former governorship candidate of the APC in the 2023 Plateau State gubernatorial election, he…

Lawyer faults Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attempt to enforce judgment under appeal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has been criticised for attempting to enforce a court judgment she is simultaneously challenging at the Court of Appeal.   Senior legal practitioner, Ken Harries, made this observation while reacting to the senator’s dramatic appearance at the National Assembly on Tuesday, where she claimed she was seeking to enforce the July 4 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which she interpreted as ordering her recall to the Senate.   Harries described the action as a classic case of “trying to eat her…

TDF slams Atiku over Fuel Subsidy Criticism, demands Practical Alternatives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his persistent criticism of the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his stance as repetitive, confused, and lacking in substance.   In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said it was dismayed that Atiku continues to label the subsidy removal as “hasty and thoughtless,” despite mounting evidence of its benefits.   “It is even more worrisome that the former Vice President has continued…

TDF to ADC: Stop Scapegoating Tinubu, embrace Internal Democracy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has faulted the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it described as an attempt to scapegoat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the party’s internal crisis.   This followed comments by the interim National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark, who alleged that the Tinubu-led administration was using the courts to frustrate his party’s political progress.   In a statement jointly signed by TDF Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the ADC leadership was using blackmail to cover…

Dr. Ezekwugo to Peter Obi at 64: Your Candidacy Rekindled Hope Across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, marks his 64th birthday, a former senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Dr. Anthony Ezekwugo, has paid glowing tribute to him, describing Obi as a beacon of hope and integrity in Nigeria’s political landscape.   Dr. Ezekwugo, who contested the 2023 general election, praised Obi’s transformational impact on Nigeria’s democratic space, commending his courage, vision, and unwavering advocacy for good governance.   “Your remarkable journey as an opposition candidate in Nigeria’s political…

Omo-Agege ally accused of orchestrating false report on Oborevwori’s PDP return

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fresh developments have linked Lawson Ogwa, a known political associate of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to the recently circulated report alleged that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is planning a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The controversial publication, titled “Delta Drama: Sheriff, Others Plot Return to PDP Amid Secret Talks With Wike,” sparked political speculation and unrest across the state. However, insiders have now described the report as a calculated smear campaign aimed at sowing discord and tarnishing the governor’s reputation. A close source,…

APC mourns former President Buhari, describes his death as a National Loss

Emporium Reporters

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.   In a press statement issued in Abuja by Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, the ruling party described Buhari as “an iconic elder statesman and exemplary patriot,” whose leadership, integrity, and unwavering service to the nation have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political and democratic landscape.   “Until his passing, Buhari led a simple but exceptional life of…