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ayusco85:
Just keep kwayet if you don't have anything meaningful to say. How can you see an injustice and not speak about it? If PDP had zoned the presidential ticket to the south will we have a Tinubu presidency? Atiku has been clog in the wheel of any meaningful political progress in Nigeria since 2015. He should rest IJN

Freshtruth:
Atiku must step down for Amechi and obi to battle for ADC ticket The north has rule for 8years is now the turn or south . Oga rest

“In this regard, the ADC therefore calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately restore democratic governance in Rivers State, cease all illegal interference in the affairs of the state, and halt the unconstitutional actions that have upended democratic rule in that state.

“We further demand that the President tenders an unreserved apology to the Nigerian people for this abuse of power and the blatant disregard for constitutional order that has played out under his watch

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remark that the President does not have the power to remove an elected Governor.


DAILY POST reports that the VP had on Thursday while recounting how former President Goodluck Jonathan tried to remove him as governor of Borno State, said the President lacks the power to remove an elected Governor.

His remark came amid the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.


The Presidency had in a statement earlier on Friday said the VP’s remark had no link to the Rivers State crisis. But ADC described the rebuttal was “a mere attempt at political correctness”.

In a statement released by Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party emphasized that the truth must not be lost in the fog of political correctness, highlighting that the VP needs to stand by his forthright and courageous statement.

According to the ADC, the statement affirmed that President Tinubu doesn’t have the constitutional power to remove an elected councilor, not to talk of a sitting governor.


Part of the statement reads, “For avoidance of doubts, the breakdown of law and order that the presidency has deployed as pretext to overthrow democratic order in Rivers State is nothing compared with the rampaging scourge of Boko Haram that abducted more than 200 school girls in Chibok, Borno state, slaughtered school boys in Buni Yadi, Yobe State and challenged the very sovereignty of Nigeria.

“Yet, in declaring a state of emergency in the affected states under these dire circumstances, President Jonathan recognized the limits of his constitutional powers and he respected it.

“This was the truth that the Vice President reminded us of at the Book Launch of former Attorney General, Mohammed Bello Adoke on Thursday. It was not faux pas, it was not Freudian slip, it was the truth anchored on the facts of history


“In this regard, the ADC therefore calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately restore democratic governance in Rivers State, cease all illegal interference in the affairs of the state, and halt the unconstitutional actions that have upended democratic rule in that state.

“We further demand that the President tenders an unreserved apology to the Nigerian people for this abuse of power and the blatant disregard for constitutional order that has played out under his watch

The National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, led by Interim National Chairman Senator David Mark, has assured the party’s state chairmen of their full inclusion in the opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

This assurance was given during a meeting held on Thursday at the Abuja residence of the interim chairman.

The meeting brought together the ADC NWC, state chairmen, and selected stakeholders.

Recall that on July 2, 2023, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu, alongside some state chairmen, accused Mark and interim National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, of being imposed on the party, alleging they planned to oust some state chairmen.

However, speaking after the meeting, the party’s Interim National Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to working closely with the state chapters.

He stated, “We have invited all the state chairmen to this meeting to reassure them that we don’t have any intention to push them away. Thirty-seven state chairmen, including that of the FCT, were present.

“The purpose is to dispel all kinds of falsehood and rumours circulating around the country—that we have come to take over this party and push them aside.


"We don’t have any such intention. We are here to work with them as partners to build a stronger political party. “They are assured and will leave Abuja today more confident than they were yesterday that they are partners in this coalition-building process.”

Reacting to the comments made by Kachikwu, who had rejected the coalition and criticised the emergence of the new party leadership, Abdullahi said, “A presidential candidate is not an officer of the party. He is just a member. We are on solid legal ground, and if anyone has evidence that we violated our constitution, we are open to being challenge. No ADC member has disagreed with the process so far.”

Also speaking, ADC Forum Chairman and Kogi State Chairman, Kingsley Ogga, said they had been part of the coalition discussions from the beginning.

“We have been on this process for almost three years. We have been carried along on what they planned to do and how they intended to do it.

“We sat down together, deliberated together—that is how we reached this point. Everyone was carried along, and we support what is coming up now,” he said.

Other key figures present at the meeting included former Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke, former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, and former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, among others

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned a statement credited to the Presidency alleging that opposition parties are plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration before the 2027 general election.

Reacting to a post by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga, the ADC described the claim as “reckless and malicious,” warning that it may be a pretext to suppress dissent and intimidate political opponents.

Onanuga had written on X (formerly Twitter) that “haters of Nigeria’s progress are banding together to overthrow an administration that has been the most focused, most transformative in our history.” He referenced former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who warned that Tinubu’s reforms would not be easy and should not be misrepresented.

In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said Onanuga’s post was a “textbook example of a political dog whistle,” intended to criminalise opposition activities under the guise of national security.


“The ADC is not interested in truncating democracy. We are committed to rescuing Nigeria through democratic means, not by force. We don’t have bullets; we only have the ballot,” Abdullahi said.

He warned that such baseless allegations could signal a broader campaign of repression against opposition leaders and erode the foundations of Nigeria’s democracy.

“We wonder why the APC is so jittery. This is the first opposition party to assume power in Nigeria, yet now finds the existence of opposition unacceptable,” he added.

The ADC urged President Tinubu to caution his aides against making inflammatory statements that could further heat the polity.

“The president must resist the temptation to cry wolf where there is none. It only betrays a sense of panic and undermines his democratic credentials,” the party said.

The coalition also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any efforts to delegitimise the opposition. It urged the international community to monitor the political environment and hold the government accountable for any actions that threaten democratic freedoms.

“The ADC remains committed to building a better Nigeria through peace, participation, and the power of the people,” the statement added.

The Federal Government has called on commissioners of information in All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states to intensify efforts in communicating the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda at the sub-national level.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, at the opening of a two-day Conference of Commissioners for Information in APC States, organized by the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF). The theme of the event was “Strategic Communication and Policy Alignment.”

Idris said President Tinubu has been implementing a well-defined Eight-Point Agenda aimed at economic revitalization, national development, and inclusive growth.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Nigerians with a well-thought-out Eight-Point Renewed Hope Agenda, and that agenda is being implemented with discipline, prudence, and a strong commitment to national development,” the minister stated.

He cited the removal of fuel subsidy as a bold but necessary reform, adding that it has helped redirect funds toward major infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway, Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway, and others.

Idris emphasized that increased federal allocations to states have enabled them to implement transformative projects across critical sectors like education, health, and agriculture. He urged commissioners to ensure that citizens understand and benefit from these reforms.

“You are the voice and face of government in your states. You must return with renewed energy, facts, and strategies to communicate government efforts effectively,” Idris told the commissioners.

He also encouraged the use of platforms like the National Orientation Agency (NOA), data-driven campaigns, and engagement with grassroots stakeholders, including traditional rulers, youth groups, and market associations.

“President Tinubu is keeping faith with Nigerians. It is now your duty to translate that faith into action and renewed hope at the grassroots,” he added.

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Gawu, applauded the PGF for organizing the event, noting that effective communication is key to public trust.

“In our present context, governance is not only measured by policies or infrastructure, but by how effectively they are conveyed to the people. Strategic communication is the oxygen of sustainable leadership,” Bago said.

Highlighting the progress across APC-governed states, he said they are delivering measurable, people-focused results in areas such as digital transformation, education, health, and infrastructure.

Earlier, Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Folorunso Aluko, underscored the critical role of information managers in shaping public narratives.

He announced a proposed FG-PGF Media Policy and Strategy Synergy — a framework to harmonize communication between the Federal Ministry of Information and APC states. The initiative includes a joint media coordination platform, a national communication calendar, a shared media content repository, and a rapid-response mechanism.

“This is not just procedural; it is transformative,” Aluko said, stressing the importance of coordinated messaging in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda to all Nigerians.

bluefilm:
If he didn't, then where did the senseless emilokan ideology come out from?

Sannisege:
Tinubu actually wanted Atiku out of PDP and he has achieved that. It would have been difficult for Tinubu if Atiku and Obi had contested on the PDP platform.

After paying N15 trillion to Chagoury’s company for Lagos-Calabar road, Tinubu secures additional N1.2 trillion loan for same highway

The ministry said the highway reflected a commitment to long-term resilience and efficiency.

The federal government has announced a $747 million loan facility secured to finance Phase 1 Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar highway.

In a statement on Tuesday, the director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, Mohammed Manga, said the loan was arranged by Deutsche Bank, stating it was the first syndicated road infrastructure loan of its size in the country.

“The facility is a strong signal of global investor confidence in the country’s reform trajectory and infrastructure pipeline,” the statement said.

It added, “Deutsche Bank acted as Global Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner and participated in the syndicate, alongside other regional and international lenders.”

The ministry further said the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) provided partial political and commercial risk insurance.

According to the ministry, the syndicate includes support from development finance institutions, export credit agencies and international commercial banks—notably First Abu Dhabi Bank, also acting as agent across all facilities and Intercreditor Agent, whose involvement underscores its strong and growing support for Nigeria.

“Other lenders involved are the African Export-Import Bank (“Afrexim”), the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (“ADEX”), the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (“EBID”), Nexent Bank N.V. (formerly known as Credit Europe Bank N.V.) and Zenith Bank (through its UK, Paris and Nigeria offices). The project is structured as an EPC+F (Engineering, Procurement, Construction + Financing) contract awarded to Hitech Construction Company, one of Nigeria’s leading infrastructure firms,” the statement continued.

Noting that the loan structure aimed at a strategic partnership between the government and the private sector, seamlessly aligning technical execution with financing solutions, the ministry said the highway reflected a commitment to long-term resilience and efficiency.

The new loan announcement came months after the federal government awarded the coastal highway to Hitech Construction Company Ltd, a company owned by President Bola Tinubu’s ally Gilbert Chagoury, for over N15 trillion, drawing criticism from Nigerians over the procurement process.

Speaking on the deal, minister of works, Dave Umahi, said the mega project was awarded to Mr Chagoury’s company based on its experience in concrete paving and its successful bid for subsequent project sections.

Mr Umahi noted the contract’s procurement process followed due process, adding the company Mr Chagoury had previously handled the reconstruction of the Oworonshoki-Apapa Road, which demonstrated its capability in concrete road construction.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will be removed through the ballot and not bullets.


It dismissed insinuations that the coalition is interested in truncating democracy in Nigeria.

ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused Tinubu of laying the foundation for a clampdown on opposition leaders.


He made the remark in response to a tweet by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who alleged that the opposition was planning to overthrow the President.

Onanuga had said the coalition had ganged up to overthrow Tinubu’s administration.

Rubbishing Onanuga’s comment, Abdullahi described his remark as reckless and unsubstantiated.


In a statement he signed, Abdullahi said Onanuga’s comment shows that Tinubu’s administration is out to intimidate and repress opposition political leaders in Nigeria.

He noted that ADC would explore Democratic means to ensure Tinubu’s removal from office and not by overthrowing him.

The statement reads partly: “ADC condemned the tweet made by an aide of President Bola Tinubu, Onanuga, which alleges that the opposition is planning to overthrow the Tinubu government before 2027.


“If[b] anything, it potentially lays the grounds for systematic clampdown on opposition leaders.

“The ADC is not interested in truncating democracy, we are solely committed to saving the nation from the irredeemable incompetence of this government. We are not soldiers, we are politicians.

“We don’t have bullets; we only have the ballots. When the time comes, we will only present our solutions and an alternative vision of the future to the Nigerian people and leave them to make their choice.”[/b]

Rexymania:
Tinubu knew what these guys were up to when they went to Buhari. Immediately, he started strategizing with the south.

2027 will be the south 🆚 the north

Now Tambuwa is telling us straight to our face that they just want to remove the guy from Aso rock

press9jatv:
Not true at all. Lies from the pit of hell. Infact as it stands today, Osun State APC leaders and members are much united to defeat Adeleke in power in 2026 governorship election. Imrah is just mocking Adeleke here

helinues:
Your opinion about his is inconsequential. Even your principal don't know a jack about governance not to talk about his supporters.

Saint Lucia is no longer a drug country right?

Kemetian:
You see, this is the problem we have in this country. A very simple question I asked - What is the agenda of the ‘coalition’, and this man starts to speak grammar.

Simple question!

Mba. It’s to use grammar to confuse his father he knows.

Tinubu removed subsidies without a plan?

They asked the president that question at a press meeting a few months ago, and he responded “what plan?” “Show me a plan!” “It doesn’t matter how you cut it or slice it, we’ll still be paying what we can’t afford to pay!” Nigeria was borrowing 10 billion dollars a year to pay for fuel subsidies!

In fact there’s been talk that the subsidies are not actually fully removed, so as to not increase suffering. So what else can he do?

I guess this is a rhetorical question

helinues:
That's why I said you lots don't have full details about president Tinubu's trip to Saint Lucia.

Speaking of scholarship, do you have e sn idea the economy important of that to Nigeria? Would the students coming for scholarships come empty handed? Would that boost our tourist sector? Remember, Saint Lucia is the first country to approach from that little zone, there are still like 5 other countries which they all have good GDP

helinues:
Here we go with those with half knowledge about president Tinubu's trip to Saint Lucia.

Saint Lucia might be a small country but they are wealthy. Also they amongnst the Caribbean countries like ECOWAS with high volume GDP in combination. Nigeria is not only eyeing trade and economy partner with saint Lucia but other Caribbean countries around

SeeWahala:
And you guys who are sitting on the same treasury today and squandering it koro-koro in front of all of us are to be called what? 🤡

mrvitalis:
Lmaooo APC people just dey cry since yesterday lol

helinues:
In politics or should I say to politicians, loyalty comes first before best/performance. Peter Obi can't get the presidential ticket or VP position in the coalition .

He's not loyal and also frugal in spending

Racoon:
This means the hyenas and moles that hijacked Labour party have been left in the lurch.

helinues:
To start with, are you or your family currently living in an abject poverty?

Answering that question will let me know how to respond to you properly