Tag: Coalition

Rivers Judgement: Fubara Must Refund Illegally Spent Funds – says Coalition

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As reactions continue to trill the judgement of Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Rivers State fund; the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to refund all monies spent without appropriation to the state cofers. The Coalition, while expressing satisfaction over the ruling, said the people of Rivers have been vindicated, and the long awaited justice has been served to the Governor. Recall that, a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), from disbursing further monthly allocations…

Coalition debunks HURIWA claims, says no Breakdown of Law and Order in Osun

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Coalition for Good Governance (C4GG) has accused the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) of executing a baseless hatchet job by falsely claiming fake, non-existing law and order crisis in Osun state.   In a strongly worded reaction to HURIWA, C4GG said the Onwubiko led group is reputed as a blackmail platform which has commercialised advocacy activities in favour of the highest bidder, wondering how Mr Onwubiko who live in Abuja can claim imminent break down of law and order in a peaceful state like Osun.   ” We…

Coalition passes Vote of Confidence on NASC Chairman

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By Abubakar Yusuf     The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice had passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi over his sterling and transparent leadership at the Commission. Speaking during a visit to his office on Thursday, the National Coordinator, Comrade James Okoronkwo lauded the leadership on his exemplary leadership quality, service delivery, and strict adherence to the relevant statues establishing the National Assembly Service Commission NASC. He particularly praised the…

Coalition lauds Peter Obi for dumping PDP

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Coalition for Peter Obi’s presidential aspiration on Wednesday hailed the former governor of Anambra state for listening to their request to dump the Peoples Democratic Party saying the PDP has automatically lost about 15 million votes with the development. The groups in a statement issued after the official announcement of Peter Obi’s defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urged the former governor of Anambra state to form alliance with credible Nigerians and run for President in 2023. The group added that Peter Obi as a decent man would not play…

Coalition holds One Million March Across 36 states, FCT for Peter Obi

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Peter Obi Support Groups made up of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, have concluded arrangements to organize One-Million-Man March in solidarity and support of the Presidential aspiration of the former Governor of Anambra state across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The exercise is anchored by the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO), which is made up of more than a dozen support groups for Mr Peter Obi. In a statement in Abuja, Chairman of the coalition, Mr Marcel Ngogbehei said that the…

PDP is on Path to Perdition over refusal to zone Presidency – Coalition

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Two national grassroots organisations today warned the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) they are on the Path to perdition over their refusal to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region of the country.   The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) and Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) in a statement released after the PDP NEC aligned itself with the recommendation of the PDP National Zoning Committee that the Presidential Election should be left open, stated that the PDP violated its constitution by failing to zone its presidential…

UI VC RACE: Coalition hails new Governing Council, raises concerns on Process

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The Coalition for Autonomy of Universities in Nigeria (CAUN) has applauded the University of Ibadan new Governing Council for bringing integrity into the election process of the new Vice Chancellor of the university by ensuring transparency and due diligence. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Ayanteju Olaolu stated that the Coalition has been watching the John Odigie-Oyegun led council with keen interest in the steps taken thus far in ensuring that there is fairness and justice for all the contestants. The Coalition urged the Council to continue to remain…