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PoliticsRe: You Can’t Bully Your Way To Presidency - Shettima Blasts Obi by Bobloco: 10:12am On Apr 09
But Tinubu bullied his way to power, screaming Emilokan

Thunder ⚡🔥⚡ you there
PoliticsINEC Is Filled With APC Members — Former Tinubu Campaign Coordinator Warns by Bobloco(op): 6:59am On Apr 09
A former coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Organisation in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has alleged that Nigeria’s electoral body is no longer neutral.

He claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is largely dominated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a situation could threaten the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate, made the claim during an interview, where he spoke on the current political climate and preparations ahead of the next presidential poll.

He said the alleged appointments into INEC go against the law, which clearly states that officials of the commission must be non-partisan.

According to him, there are growing concerns that the ruling party is positioning itself to dominate the political space without opposition.

He warned that any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state would fail, insisting that the country’s size and diversity cannot support such a system.

Speaking on the situation, he said: “The situation is confused, and I think politicians today didn’t learn any lessons over the years.”

Marafa expressed worry that the actions of political actors could destabilise the system if not properly handled. He noted that Nigeria’s population and political complexity make it impossible for any single party to control everything without resistance.

He said: “You cannot, by any stretch of the imagination, railroad a country of nearly 300 million people into just one political party. It just cannot work.”

The former lawmaker also questioned the neutrality of INEC, stating that he no longer has confidence in the electoral body. He argued that although Nigeria has strong electoral laws, the problem lies in how those laws are implemented.

He said: “How can I have confidence in INEC? I don’t know the kind of people… The law establishing INEC provides that anybody that is to be appointed into the umpire must be neutral, non-partisan.”

Marafa insisted that, contrary to this requirement, many of those currently occupying key positions in the commission are politically affiliated. He said this has made it difficult for the body to act independently in sensitive matters.

He added: “But what we have today—everybody knows that it is card-carrying members of political parties that are being appointed into positions of authority in INEC.”

He further criticised the commission’s handling of internal party matters, especially its position on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to him, the commission’s interpretation of legal directives in the matter raises questions about its impartiality.

Marafa also took a swipe at the ruling party, accusing it of trying to avoid a competitive election despite its control of several states and key government institutions. He described the situation as “unfortunate and laughable,” noting that a party with such influence should not fear opposition.

He questioned the election timetable being proposed, arguing that the long gap between party primaries and the general election does not make political sense.

On the issue of political loyalty within INEC, Marafa declined to name specific parties but maintained that those appointed often align with the interest of those in power.

He said: “But the bottom line is, regardless of their political parties, they are going to dance to the music of he that appoints them.”

He concluded with a warning that no group or individual can assume absolute control over the country’s political future, stressing that history has shown such efforts often fail.

“In all these things, anybody that tried to play God, God always has a way of showing human beings that God is God and human beings are human beings,” he said
https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/04/09/2027-inec-is-filled-with-apc-members-former-tinubu-campaign-coordinator-warns/

PoliticsINEC Commissioner Confirms Wike Gave FCT Land To Electoral Commission Officials, by Bobloco(op): 4:10am On Apr 09
Denies $50,000 Bribe Allegation


SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on Friday that Wike allegedly gave prime Abuja land and $50,000 each to more than 29 senior INEC officials, raising concerns about potential undue influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Asenior official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed SaharaReporters’ earlier report that top officials of the commission were allocated plots of land in Abuja by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, but denied claims that they received $50,000 bribes.

SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on Friday that Wike allegedly gave prime Abuja land and $50,000 each to more than 29 senior INEC officials, raising concerns about potential undue influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sources within INEC had told SaharaReporters that the land allocations and alleged financial inducements were extended to several top officials, including the Secretary to the Commission, National Commissioners, and Directors, prompting questions about the independence and credibility of Nigeria’s electoral body.

Those named in the report include Mrs. Rose Omoa Oriaran-Anthony, Secretary to the Commission; National Commissioners Sam Olumekun, Dr. Ken Ukeagu, Haruna Mohammed, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Dr. Bala Bila, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, Prof. Sani Adam (SAN), Abdulrazaq Tukur Yusuf, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, and Prof. Nwambam Aja, as well as Directors Olawale Ibrahim S., Dr. Binta K. Mohammed, Isah Magaji Gummi, Lawrence Bayode, Victoria Eta-Messi, and six others.

However, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the supervising National Commissioner for the FCT and former Chairman of the Commission’s Estate, Works and Transport Committee, confirmed the land allocations in a rebuttal made available to SaharaReporters, while rejecting claims of financial inducement.

He described the report as “half-truth,” insisting that the allegation of a $50,000 bribe is false.

“Your story on the land allocation to members of the Commission is a half-truth while the $50,000 bribe, as far as it concerns me, is a barefaced lie. On the land matter all the members of the Commission were given application forms to fill over a year ago under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman. We did so and personally paid the appropriate fees,” Haruna said.

He added that some officials received their Certificates of Occupancy earlier this year, while others were yet to get theirs, including himself.

“Last February, half of us got their Certificates of Occupancy that had apparently been signed over a year by the Minister. The other half, including myself, are yet to get theirs and I happen to be the supervising National Commissioner for FCT and, until last February, the Chairman of the Commission's Estate, Works & Transport Committee,” he stated.

Haruna explained that the allocations were located in a new layout without infrastructure and disputed claims about the value of the plots.

"The allocations were in a new layout without infrastructure and therefore cannot be worth the N180 million your story claimed,” he said.

“Note that on this land matter, every Nigerian is entitled to apply for it anywhere in Nigeria and it has become a tradition for senior public officers serving and residing in Abuja to be allocated land in FCT at the end of their service.”

On the alleged cash inducement, he maintained, “as far as it concerns me, it is a barefaced lie,” adding that he had never met Wike.

“I have never ever met Mr. Wike in my life, never mind ever interacting with him directly or indirectly, not even when his Ministry allocated to the Commission the land opposite its current headquarters for the ongoing construction of its annex,” he said.

Sources had also told SaharaReporters that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, may have indirectly benefited from a similar arrangement, with a large parcel of land reportedly exceeding 30 hectares allegedly linked to him through proxies.

Insiders further claimed that the land allocations initially came with Rights of Occupancy but were later revoked after beneficiaries allegedly failed to pay the required Certificate of Occupancy fees within 21 days, as stipulated by Abuja Geographic Information System regulations.

“However, due to non-payment of the required Certificate of Occupancy fees within the stipulated 21-day period, the allocations were reportedly revoked,” a source said.


Subsequent interventions reportedly included financial assistance or waivers to enable beneficiaries retain ownership.

“These steps to revalidate the expired allocations reportedly included either financial support to cover the fees or the possible waiver of such fees entirely, thereby enabling beneficiaries to retain ownership without personal cost,” the source added.

According to sources, each plot is estimated to be worth over ₦180 million.

Efforts by SaharaReporters to reach Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT minister, were unsuccessful, as he neither answered calls nor responded to a text message. Attempts to obtain a reaction from the INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, also proved abortive.

Meanwhile, the controversy comes amid fresh tensions between INEC and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). On Wednesday, INEC announced plans to remove the names of Senator David Mark and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, from its official portal as leaders of the party, citing a subsisting court dispute.

The commission said it would suspend recognition of any faction of the ADC pending the determination of the case before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The decision was contained in a statement issued by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, who said the move followed preservatory orders issued by the Court of Appeal directing parties to maintain the status quo.

Later on Wednesday, SaharaReporters confirmed that INEC removed the names of the ADC leaders from its portal, replacing them with the notation “By court order.”

The ADC subsequently called for the immediate resignation of the INEC Chairman, accusing the commission of partisanship and undermining Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections.

However, Amupitan defended the commission’s decision, insisting that INEC merely complied with subsisting court orders and did not take sides in the leadership dispute within the party.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/04/05/inec-commissioner-confirms-wike-gave-fct-land-electoral-commission-officials-denies
PoliticsRe: I was present at David Mark's unveiling But The Purpose Changed - Nafiu Bala by Bobloco: 4:08am On Apr 09
aswani:
Did we read the same thing? He was there to welcome Aregbe and Mark to ADC. Suddenly Nwosu resigned, after I guess seeing the alert, as did the then chairman.

They pulled the rug from right under his feet without sending him any alert and they don't want him to cry out, how is that fair? On top of that, they are now doing monitoring spirit on top of his matter.

If this ADC mistakenly gets to power ẹhn, we don enter one chance finish for dis country bí dat.
We are already in a one chance under the drug bárón APC regime
PoliticsRe: I was present at David Mark's unveiling But The Purpose Changed - Nafiu Bala by Bobloco: 9:54am On Apr 07
You were there but didn't understand why you were there

Nafiu Bala Gombe is mæd man
PoliticsGenco's Asks Tinubu To Explain How They Arrived At ₦3.3tn Electricity Debt by Bobloco(op):
Power Generation Companies Asks Tinubu To Explain How They Arrived at ₦3.3tn Electricity Debt



In a report published on April 6, 2026 by the Guardian newspaper, via their official X page, Power Generation Companies (GenCos) have put the Federal Government on the spot, demanding clarity from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a reported ₦3.3 trillion debt said to be owed to operators in Nigeria’s electricity sector.


GenCos expressed serious concerns about apparent inconsistencies between the ₦3.3tn figure and reconciled records maintained within the industry.

The companies are questioning how the government arrived at the debt total, which they claim does not align with verified data.

GenCos argue that accurate debt figures are essential for planning, investment, and restoring stability to a sector bedeviled by chronic cash flow problems.

They say the discrepancy undermines confidence and threatens efforts to guarantee reliable power supply to homes and businesses nationwide.


According to the Guardian, industry stakeholders have repeatedly called for transparent accounting and timely disclosures, but this latest revelation has intensified demands for a formal explanation from the Presidency.


The electricity sector in Nigeria has long grappled with financial stress, marked by unpaid obligations, revenue shortfalls, and disputes over settlement figures.

GenCos warn that unresolved discrepancies could further erode investor trust and escalate operational challenges.

Reacting to the Guardian report, experts say that reconciling government records with industry data should be a priority to clear doubts and pave the way for sustainable reforms.


President Tinubu is hereby now tasked with the responsibility to provide a detailed breakdown of the ₦3.3tn debt claim, and to reassure operators and Nigerians that the country’s power sector accounting is both accurate and accountable


https://news-af.feednews.com/news/detail/00628870ee604823b3a0de1308d783b0?client=news
PoliticsEaster Bloodshed: Amnesty Says Benue Killings Show Tinubu’s Consistent Failure by Bobloco(op): 4:21pm On Apr 06
...... to end insecurity

The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again, Amnesty International said.


Amnesty International has again criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a consistent failure over its inability to halt insecurity and the spate of killings, following the latest attack that claimed 17 lives in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Easter Sunday.



“Gunmen invaded the village on Sunday while Easter celebrations were ongoing, leaving dozens of people severely injured,” the group said in a statement on Monday.

The rights organisation, Amnesty International, excoriated the Tinubu government for failing to protect residents, noting that the attack deprived many in Benue State of their right to life. At least 17 people were killed in the assault on Mbalom.

“The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again,” Amnesty International said. “Frequent attacks by gunmen have deprived thousands of people of their rights to life, physical integrity, liberty, freedom of movement and access to livelihoods.”

The group added that the assailants had razed homes and shops, leaving families separated as they fled for safety.

“Families are still searching for those missing since the attack,” the group said.

Amnesty International further noted that more than 500,000 residents of Benue State have been displaced by recurring violence and are now living in dire conditions.

https://gazettengr.com/easter-bloodshed-amnesty-says-benue-killings-show-tinubus-consistent-failure-to-end-insecurity/
PoliticsThe Last Unopposed Presidential Candidate And The New Aspiring One by Bobloco(op): 3:11pm On Apr 04
The last unopposed presidential candidate and the new aspiring unopposed presidential candidate. One party state is a threat to our democracy & nation. Those pushing for it are enemies of president Tinubu and Nigeria. The president must personally stop this madness now.

#Copied

PoliticsU.S. Policy Firm To Brief Congress, Trump Administration On Inec’s Suspension Of by Bobloco(op): 8:53am On Apr 04
U.S. Policy Firm To Brief Congress, Trump Administration On INEC’s Suspension Of ADC Leadership

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

U.S.-based policy firm Von Batten-Montague York L.C. has announced plans to formally engage members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership.Nigeria politics analysis

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

The development has effectively stalled the activities of one of Nigeria’s key opposition parties at a critical period ahead of the next presidential election.

In a statement issued Friday, the policy firm warned that the decision raises significant concerns about democratic participation and electoral credibility in Nigeria.

“The Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission has withdrawn recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress and suspended all official engagement with the party pending ongoing litigation,” the firm stated.

It added that “this action has effectively frozen Nigeria's main opposition political party at a critical moment as it prepares to compete in the upcoming Nigerian presidential election,” warning that the situation could hinder the opposition’s ability to organise and participate fully in the democratic process.Nigeria politics analysis

The firm stressed that the timing of the development is particularly troubling, noting that Nigerians are anticipating credible elections.

“At a time when Nigerians expect free, fair, and credible elections, any development that disrupts political participation, creates institutional uncertainty, or undermines the perceived independence of electoral bodies must be addressed with urgency and transparency,” the statement read.

Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic importance, the firm underscored the broader global implications of the situation.

“Nigeria is not only Africa’s largest democracy, but also a critical strategic partner of the United States in regional security, economic stability, and counterterrorism. The integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process is therefore of direct importance to U.S. interests and global stability,” it said.

According to the firm, its planned engagement in Washington is aimed at ensuring sustained international attention on Nigeria’s democratic processes.Nigeria politics analysis

“Accordingly, the firm will be presenting its concerns to members of the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure that the importance of free, fair, and transparent democratic processes in Nigeria remains firmly on the international agenda,” it stated.

The firm also called directly on Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to guarantee electoral integrity in the lead-up to the polls.

“We call on H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the conduct and outcome of the upcoming elections are beyond reproach, free from doubt, and fully reflective of the will of the Nigerian people,” the statement added.

The intervention by the U.S.-based firm signals growing international attention on Nigeria’s electoral environment, particularly as political tensions rise ahead of the next general election.Nigeria politics analysis

Already, the decision of INEC has led to controversies, with fears that the outcome of the ADC leadership dispute and INEC’s subsequent actions could have far-reaching implications for political competition and democratic stability in the country.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/04/03/us-policy-firm-brief-congress-trump-administration-inecs-suspension-adc-leadership
PoliticsRe: “we Are Going To Declare War” — Gov. Bala Muhammad Blasts Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 7:57am On Apr 04
Gotocourt:
Tinubu declared war before he was sworn in as president 🤷🏿.
He did declare war from when he grabbed it snatch it and run away with it
Politics“we Are Going To Declare War” — Gov. Bala Muhammad Blasts Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 10:34pm On Apr 03
....over attacks on opposition


The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has launched a strong attack on the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of using state institutions to intimidate opposition figures.

His remarks have added fresh tension to the already heated political atmosphere, with opposition leaders raising concerns over alleged pressure and alleged forced defections ahead of future political alignments.

According to the governor, some federal agencies are being weaponised against politicians who refuse to align with the ruling party.

Allegations of Political Intimidation
Speaking strongly, Bala Mohammed accused the administration of the All Progressives Congress of allegedly deploying institutions such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to target opposition members.

He said: “The APC-led federal government thinks they can use the courts, the institution of government like the EFCC, to persecute and prosecute Nigerians that are not within their own party.


If they don’t stop, we are going to declare war. I assure you we are not going to keep quiet any longer.

I won’t allow anybody to criminalize me because I’m not in their party. And I refuse to join their party. And I will not join their party.”


The governor insisted that opposition politicians are being unfairly treated simply because they have refused to defect to the ruling party.

https://www.gistreel.com/we-are-going-to-declare-war-gov-bala-muhammad-blasts-tinubu-over-attacks-on-opposition/#google_vignette
PoliticsDavid Mark To Tinubu: You Have Over 30 Governors In APC, What Are You Afraid Of? by Bobloco(op): 8:43pm On Apr 02
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain why he is allegedly afraid despite having over 30 governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at a press conference where the opposition coalition announced its displeasure with the removal of some ADC leaders from the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mark who was flanked by other leaders of the party alleged that there was a plot to foist one-party state on Nigerians.

Mark, a former Senate President, called on Nigerians to defend democracy, “Stand firm. Speak out. Participate. Resist any attempt to impose a one-party state on Nigeria”.

“Since 1999, Nigeria has been under democratic rule. After 27 years, we thought we could proudly celebrate the entrenchment of democracy, believing that the country’s dictatorial past has receded into history.”

“Our experience in the past three years or so since President Bola Tinubu came to power has however confirmed otherwise. Democracy is only sustained by the quality of freedom that it offers and guarantees, especially the freedom to choose, the freedom to participate, and the freedom to associate. These freedoms are so critical to democracy that without them, democracy dies.

“Yet, in the past three years, we have witnessed a relentless assault on these very freedoms. The agenda is very clear, to create a situation where, in 2027, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the only option left for the people, despite the widespread suffering and wanton killings going on across the country. The twin challenge of deepening poverty, and worsening security situation in the country did not just happen. They are direct consequences of the failure of this government. They know that Nigerians will not want this to continue. They know Nigerians will vote them out. This is why they would do anything to hang on to power by hook or crook.

“In the past couple of months, ADC has become the only viable opposition party left in Nigeria. But this APC government does not want any opposition. While we were fully aware of all their desperate plans, we remained confident that no level of desperation would have driven the government and the INEC to take a direct action against the ruling of the court. But we were wrong.

“It was therefore to our surprise, yesterday, 1st of April, that INEC issued a press statement after the close of business hours, announcing that it had decided to withdraw recognition for both the ADC leadership, which I head, and the fictitious one purportedly led by Nafiu Bala, thereby creating a false equivalence between the parties.

“By purporting to recognizing Nafiu Bala as a faction, INEC seems to have conveniently forgotten that this individual had resigned his position, to the knowledge of INEC itself.”

Addressing the president directly, Mark said, “I speak to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: with 90% of the National Assembly and over 30 of Nigeria’s 36 Governors in the APC, President Tinubu, what are you afraid of?

“If you are convinced that you have done well for the people who voted for you, why are you afraid of a free, fair, and transparent electoral contest? If you are indeed the democrat that you claim to be, why are you bent on destroying all opposition political parties?”


https://dailytrust.com/david-mark-to-tinubu-you-have-over-30-governors-in-apc-what-are-you-afraid-of/
PoliticsRe: “step Down Or Be Sacked” — David Mark Issues Ultimatum To INEC Chairman by Bobloco: 8:39pm On Apr 02
yarimo:
from where ?
From where ever he is
PoliticsRe: “step Down Or Be Sacked” — David Mark Issues Ultimatum To INEC Chairman by Bobloco: 5:38pm On Apr 02
Amupitan should step down
PoliticsRe: ‘INEC Behaving Like Criminal Organization’ – ADC by Bobloco: 1:07pm On Apr 02
Amupitan’s INEC under the Tinubu regime has become a criminal organization.


Tinubu calls himself a democrat because he fought Abacha, yet today he behaves worse than the Abacha he claimed to resist.
PoliticsRe: Court Rejects Bid To Bar Senator Ireti Kingibe From ADC Activities by Bobloco: 12:28pm On Apr 02
Why is the Tinubu government bent on frustrating the ADC and other opposition political parties and leaders?

If only Tinubu dedicated even a fraction of the energy dissipated in fighting opposition parties and leaders to addressing insecurity, fixing the economy, and solving the erratic electricity issues bedeviling the entire country, perhaps Nigeria wouldn’t have sunk into the state it is in today under his administration
PoliticsRe: Fury In The North: Youths Storm APC Billboard After David Mark Deletion by Bobloco: 12:21pm On Apr 02
Parachoko:
If not for Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, we will be buying petrol for around #700/litre by now.

When the war ends and barrels of oil start falling, the price of fuel will start falling again in Nigeria
Blame everyone but yourself.
Is this the first time fuel has crossed #1000 under this administration? Or did the Iran war suddenly start today
PoliticsRe: Throwback: David Mark Emerged As ADC Chairman On 1st July, 2025 by Bobloco: 12:18pm On Apr 02
Seunmsg, descipate this energy towards explaining why Tinubu should seek reelection having failed woefully and spectacularly
PoliticsStatus Quo Antebellum Misapplied: INEC Faces Backlash For Fabricating ADC Vacuum by Bobloco(op): 8:29am On Apr 02
Status quo antebellum: INEC has twisted this into a supposed “ADC leadership vacuum,” a claim that collapses under even basic scrutiny.

Below is the actual substance of the Court’s ruling, the very judgment Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) now hides behind to justify removing David Mark from its portal. But this interpretation is not just questionable, it is deeply misleading. The judgment does not authorize, justify, or even imply the action INEC has taken.

Let’s be clear: the true status quo before litigation was the recognized emergence of David Mark and his team. That was the existing reality. What INEC has done is to rewrite that reality under the guise of legal compliance.

At this point, INEC’s conduct is no longer a mere administrative misstep, it is beginning to look like a deliberate distortion of due process. An institution meant to safeguard democracy is instead undermining it, substituting judicial clarity with bureaucratic manipulation.

If this is the standard INEC intends to operate by, then Nigerians have every reason to be alarmed. The trajectory is dangerous. With actions like this, it’s not alarmist to say that INEC is positioning itself as a serious threat to democratic stability.

And if this pattern continues unchecked, then the question is no longer hypothetical: what exactly will INEC present to this country in 2027? Because at this rate, it won’t be democracy as we know it.

PoliticsRe: If 2015 Wasn’t The South’s Turn For Jonathan, Why Should 2027 Be For Tinubu? by Bobloco(op): 8:16am On Apr 02
Omoboricash:
May be you can help me summarize the passage. May be my comprehension is poor. Thank you.
Obviously, your compression is very poor and shameful
PoliticsDear Members And Supporters Of The ADC, There Is No Cause For Alarm- Malami by Bobloco(op): 5:02am On Apr 02
Dear members and supporters of the ADC, there is no cause for alarm, by Abubakar Malami, SAN


Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Former minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Do not let your hearts fail you over INEC’s recent decision. By choosing to remain neutral while waiting for the courts to resolve the leadership dispute between David Mark and Nafiu Bala, INEC is playing a standard WAIT and SEE game. In the world of politics, such maneuvers are common. The road is undoubtedly rough, especially when facing a regime determined to cling to power at any cost, but we must remain undeterred.


We must recognize that those currently in power will not simply step aside. They are prepared to deploy every tool at their disposal the judiciary, the DSS, the police, and even vast financial resources to suppress any movement that challenges them. They have attempted to hollow out the opposition and keep governors in their pockets, but do not let this display of force intimidate you.

This is not a sign of true strength, it is a clear symptom of desperation. The reality is that these heavy-handed tactics are backfiring. Instead of garnering affection, they are fueling bitterness among Nigerians. When you block a people’s path to freedom and push them into a corner, they eventually reach a breaking point where they will fight back with everything they have. This pressure is mounting from the North to the South, and it will not stay quiet forever.

Furthermore, the ADC must expose the truth as I believed must hold an evidence of receipts to which the MOLE has formally resigned. These people are nothing more than tyrants who want to destroy our hard-earned democracy from the inside out. We see their games, and we must reject them entirely! To the leaders and members of the ADC: do not retreat, and do not back down. The current hurdle presented by INEC is merely temporary and will eventually pass. This is only the beginning of the true contest, hold your heads high.

Consider the irony: despite controlling nearly every state and the National Assembly, the ruling class is still panicking. They possess all the structural power, yet they are terrified because they know the heart of the people has turned against them. You can exert all the force in the world, but you cannot force a citizen to vote for a leadership they no longer want. If they truly revere Almighty Allah and love this country, they should allow for a fair election. Let the people cast their ballots, and let us see who truly stands with the citizens of Nigeria.

I firmly believe that every political party in Nigeria deserves the space to breathe, grow, and compete. We are a multi-party nation, and we must defend that diversity. We must remain steadfast in our conviction that everyone has a right to their own political opinion. By God’s grace, the truth will prevail, and no amount of interference can stop what is destined to be.
PoliticsRe: If 2015 Wasn’t The South’s Turn For Jonathan, Why Should 2027 Be For Tinubu? by Bobloco(op): 4:50am On Apr 02
Omoboricash:
Do they ask other parties not to feed whoever sweet them.
Did ApC imposed their internal arrangement with other political parties.
Let opposition out their house in Order and do the right thing.simple
It's obvious you didn't read the post but just jumped in like an antelope to spew trash
PoliticsIf 2015 Wasn’t The South’s Turn For Jonathan, Why Should 2027 Be For Tinubu? by Bobloco(op): 7:26am On Apr 01
If 2015 wasn’t reserved for a Southerner when Jonathan sought re-election, why should 2027 be?


The sudden chorus of “it’s the turn of the South” sounds less like principle and more like political blackmail.

In 2015, when Goodluck Jonathan sought re-election, the APC didn’t feel bound by zoning. They fielded a Northern candidate and won. No outrage. No moral sermon about It's a particular region's turn.

So why should 2027 be different?

Today, zoning is being dressed up as fairness to pressure Nigerians into overlooking harsh socio economic realities under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rising hardship, worsening insecurity, economic strain and electricity black out. But elections aren’t about geography; they’re about governance.

Let’s be honest: “it’s the turn of the South” is an APC talking point, not a national law. It’s their internal arrangement not a binding rule for other parties like the ADC or for voters.

Just as APC ignored zoning in 2015, others are free to do the same in 2027.

Nigeria isn’t a relay race. No region holds a baton. The only thing that should matter is competence, not convenience.
PoliticsRe: Gov Bala Mohammed Finalises Move To Join ADC, Set Thursday For Official Declarat by Bobloco: 9:32pm On Mar 31
Lithiumite:
Apc is taking over bauchi.....you think tugger resignation nah joke.
What exactly will Tuggar campaign on?
That he plans to replicate in Bauchi the same failures Tinubu delivered at the federal level?

And what about Adelabu’s resignation?
He now wants to take over Oyo State after being widely regarded as the worst power minister in this country’s history?
PoliticsRe: Gov Bala Mohammed Finalises Move To Join ADC, Set Thursday For Official Declarat by Bobloco: 8:10pm On Mar 31
First ADC governor

The train is moving non stop heading to aso Rock
PoliticsEnough Of Your Press Statements Mourning Innocent Nigerians, CAN Tells Tinubu by Bobloco(op): 12:12pm On Mar 31
Enough Of Your Press Statements Mourning Innocent Nigerians, CAN Tells Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has told President Bola Tinubu to stop issuing press statements mourning innocent Nigerians and instead take decisive action to end the cycle of violence, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State.

In a statement issued on Monday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the March 29, 2026 attack as a tragic assault on the Christian community, turning a sacred day of peace, hope, and reflection into one of bloodshed.

Innocent men, women, and children were reportedly hunted and killed when armed men stormed the community in large numbers, disguising themselves in uniforms resembling those of security personnel.

“We mourn; we grieve. But we must also speak the truth. How did we get here? How is it that people can no longer feel safe in their own homes?” Okoh said.

“Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action,” he added.

Okoh insisted that those responsible for the killings must be identified, arrested, and brought to justice without delay, warning that anything less would deepen the sense that life in the country is no longer protected.

The CAN president also called on worshippers to remain vigilant during the Holy Week and to cooperate with security agencies and local authorities, stressing that a nation cannot keep bleeding and expect to move forward.

“We owe the dead justice and the living protection,” he said.

While acknowledging efforts by the Plateau State Government, CAN emphasised the urgent need for sustainable security measures to protect lives and property, insisting that Nigerians deserve lasting safety, not periodic reassurance


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PoliticsPalm Sunday Killings: Come Down From Your Armoured Vehicle, by Bobloco(op): 10:13am On Mar 31
grieving protesters tell Gov Mutfwang


Protesters confronted the governor, accusing him of lying and deceiving them with promises to secure their lives and properties.


Hordes of protesters grieving over the Palm Sunday attack that left many dead in Anguwan Rukuba, Plateau State, shouted at Governor Caleb Mutfwang during his visit to the community, calling him a liar.

The governor, who visited Anguwan Rukuba in an armoured vehicle on Monday following the attack, was seen in a video urging protesters to let him speak.

“Come down to address us. We will not listen to you,” some of the protesters chanted as Mr Mutfwang appealed to them to listen to him.

“If you keep quiet, I will come to wherever you want me to come,” Mr Mutfwang entreated the crowd from the opening on the armoured vehicle that brought him to the community.

To pacify the protesters, Mr Mutfwang said, “I know you are all angry about the incident that happened. I know you are all crying. As you see me also, I am crying about the situation. However, I want you to exercise patience. We should all calm down and listen to each other.”

In another video, protesters confronted the governor, accusing him of lying and deceiving them with promises to secure their lives and property, while Mr Mutfwang hugged and appeared to be consoling a man with dreadlocks.

“It is a lie. It is a lie,” they chanted in Hausa, disrupting the governor’s speech as he begged them to allow the corpses of victims to be taken to the mortuary.

“Please, I beg you. Let’s allow the corpses to be taken to the mortuary,” Mr Mutfwang said, while protesters continued shouting, “It’s a lie, it is a lie.”


The protests on Monday took place despite the governor imposing a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following the attack.

On Sunday night, armed gunmen raided Anguwan Rukuba, killing at least 40 people, according to Reuters. An official statement on the number of those killed is yet to be released.

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PoliticsAfter Boycotting Gov. Yusuf’s Meeting, Senator Kawu Sumaila Holds ‘critical Meet by Bobloco(op): 6:13am On Mar 31
After boycotting Gov. Yusuf’s meeting, Senator Kawu Sumaila holds ‘critical meeting’ with Kano South lawmakers


Kano South concerned legislators on Monday convened a critical meeting under the leadership of Sen. Kawu Sumaila OFR in Abuja on Monday 30/03/2026

Lawmakers from Kano South Senatorial District on Monday held what they described as a “critical meeting” to deliberate on their political future, amid growing discontent with the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The meeting, led by Senator Kawu Sumaila, was attended by prominent members of the House of Representatives, including Alhassan Doguwa, Kabiru Rurum, Abdulmumin Jibrin and Abdullahi Rogo.

The development comes barely a day after Messrs Sumaila and Rurum reportedly boycotted an invitation by Governor Yusuf to attend an enlarged meeting with APC members of the State and National Assembly, further signalling widening cracks within the party ranks in Kano State.


Sources familiar with the Monday meeting organised by the senator in his office in Abuja told DAILY NIGERIAN that the lawmakers extensively discussed their political direction, citing what they described as “political neglect” of the Kano South zone by the state government.


The legislators reportedly expressed concern over what they see as the marginalisation of their region, alleging that the governor and his close political associates have taken key decisions affecting Kano South without adequate consultation.

“We are in touch with serving and former lawmakers, as well as former party leaders who were recently sidelined from our zone,” a source said.

“We are also consulting top businessmen, clerics and other stakeholders from Kano South to chart a new political course.”

Another source however said the aggrieved lawmakers are expected to meet with Gov. Yusuf on Monday night to table their proposal.

While it remains unclear whether the aggrieved lawmakers are considering a defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, indications suggest they may take a decisive stand against their current party if their grievances are not addressed.

https://dailynigerian.com/after-boycotting-gov-yusufs-meeting-senator-kawu-sumaila-holds-critical-meeting-with-kano-south-lawmakers/
PoliticsADC To Tinubu: Nigerians Need Govt That Acts To Make Life Easier, Not Harder by Bobloco(op): 5:48am On Mar 31
Suggests scrapping of 5% fuel tax removal of import, regulatory charges


The African Democratic Congress ADC has said that what Nigerians need, at the moment, is a government that understands what people are going through and acts to make life easier, not harder.

The party pointed out that

Nigerians do not need more explanations under the present extremely high cost of fuel, which has negatively impacted on virtually all other sectors in the country and made life unbearable for the people.

The ADC said this on Monday in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi in reaction to a rejoinder by one of the President’s Media aides, Dr Sunday Dare to its (ADC’s) birthday greeting to President Bola Tinubu on Sunday.

The party pointed out that currently, fuel prices have risen by nearly 500%, while everything else has followed.

Nigerians, the ADC said, are now left with a few simple questions that deserve direct answers, not a carefully worded article at a time like this.

The statement by Abdullahi, titled, “Right of Reply: Questions the Presidency Must Answer”, reads “We have noted, with some amusement, the rebuttal published by Sunday Dare, one of the President’s many media aides, in response to the ADC’s birthday message to the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

“But beyond the tone of that response, there is something more concerning: how easily the Presidency avoids the real, everyday reality Nigerians are living through.

“Inflation is not an abstract concept. It is the mother who can no longer afford food the way she did a year ago. It is the young worker whose salary has stayed the same while transport fares have doubled under this government. It is the small business owner watching costs rise faster than their sales.

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“These are not theories. They are the direct consequences of decisions taken under the Bola Tinubu-led APC administration, particularly the abrupt removal of fuel subsidy without any immediate or credible cushioning for over 200 million Nigerians.

“Today, fuel prices have risen by nearly 500%, and everything else has followed. And so Nigerians are left with a few simple questions that deserve direct answers, not a carefully worded article at a time like this.

“On the price of fuel, is the Tinubu government telling Nigerians that there is nothing they can do to bring down the price of fuel?

“Since the war on Iran started, governments all over the world have taken different emergency measures to keep the price of fuel down. But all we hear from the Tinubu government is that Nigerians should continue to endure.

“But there are measures the government can take, which it has either failed to consider or chosen to ignore.

“To start with, and this is what the ADC would do, suspend the 5% fuel tax and remove import and regulatory charges that drive up the pump price of petrol.

“This would immediately lower fuel costs, and with it, transport and food prices.

“On security, the conversation is even more painful, because it is about lives.

“Under this presidency, Nigeria now ranks 4th on the Global Terrorism Index. But beyond rankings are real people, families who have lost loved ones, communities that no longer sleep with both eyes closed. Daughters raped in front of their fathers and wives raped in front of their children.

“And in the short time between our birthday message and this rebuttal, at least 12 Nigerians were killed in Plateau State. Twelve people. Twelve families. In just a few hours. This is why Nigerians expect urgency, not explanations.

“If defence spending has increased, as the government often points out, then Nigerians are right to ask why they still feel unsafe in their homes, on their roads, and in their farms. “And sometimes, it even feels like this government’s policies are harsher on Nigerians than the government is on terrorists and bandits, who, disturbingly, have at times been referred to as “sons” and “brothers.”

“If the government is truly firm in its resolve, Nigerians deserve to see that firmness reflected first in the protection of innocent lives.

“What Nigerians expect is accountability. What we receive instead are lectures. Nigerians are often infantilised, told we complain only because we do not understand what the government is doing. They speak as if governance is a mystery.

“We are told that the hardship is necessary. That this is reform. But Nigerians really want to know: when will this “necessary pain” begin to produce relief that people can actually feel?

“Because right now, what people feel is pain. What they see is struggle. And what we all hear from the government often does not match these daily realities.

“Perhaps the most consistent success of this administration has been in trying to convince Nigerians that things are improving, even when their lived reality suggests otherwise.

“Citizens are asked, again and again, to believe that what they are experiencing is progress. The cup is half full, they say. But Nigerians are not confused.

“They know when life is getting harder. They know when they feel less safe. They know when their money no longer goes as far. And no amount of explanation can replace that lived truth.

‘The truth is that, for most Nigerians, the cup has gone completely empty since President Tinubu came to power.

“It is important to note that despite the number of words, and the audacity to take out a back page column, the Presidency did not deny the hardship. It did not deny the insecurity. It did not deny the rising cost of living.

‘The only thing it denies is responsibility, hoping that if it repeats its “cup is half full” mantra long enough, Nigerians will begin to deny their own reality and believe that things are getting better. No, they are not. They are getting worse.

“A government that continues to blame everyone else but itself, that continues to make promises instead of showing results, cannot be trusted.

“Nigerians do not need more explanations. We need a government that understands what people are going through, and acts to make life easier, not harder”, the statement said.


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PoliticsAPP Sues APC Candidate, Oyebamiji Over Alleged Credential Discrepancies by Bobloco(op): 1:50pm On Mar 29
The Action Peoples Party, APP, has taken legal action against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, over alleged discrepancies in documents submitted for the forthcoming election.

The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Osogbo, listed the Independent National Electoral Commission and the APC as defendants, alongside Oyebamiji.

Court filings submitted by the APP through its representative, Abdulateef R., asked the court to examine whether the documents provided by Oyebamiji met constitutional requirements for participation in the governorship poll.

According to the originating summons dated March 16, the plaintiff urged the court to determine if the candidate’s nomination aligns with provisions of Section 182(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended.

The APP requested the court to nullify the publication of Oyebamiji’s name as the APC candidate for the election scheduled for August 15, 2026.

The party also sought a perpetual injunction restraining INEC from recognising or dealing with Oyebamiji as a candidate in the election process.

The suit also asked the court to compel INEC to remove the APC candidate’s name from the official list of contestants already released for the poll.

Reacting to the development, the APC in Osun rejected the claims, describing the suit as baseless and politically motivated.

Speaking on behalf of the party, its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, said, “We were not surprised that such a frivolous suit has been filed against our candidate’s eligibility.”

Olabisi added that the party believed the action was orchestrated to distract from the strength of its candidate ahead of the election.

“We state unequivocally that our governorship candidate is eminently qualified, having satisfied all statutory requirements necessary for contesting the election,” he said.

He alleged that the lawsuit reflected anxiety among political opponents, insisting that no legal challenge would prevent the APC from participating fully in the forthcoming governorship election.
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PoliticsKano: APC On Edge As Kwankwaso, Gawuna Move To Join ADC by Bobloco(op): 5:15pm On Mar 28
*Deputy governor resigns

Uneasy calm has pervaded Kano’s political scene as the National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso edges closer to a defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid intensifying speculation that Nasiru Gawuna may also abandon the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the rising coalition platform.


This emerged as Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam, yesterday tendered his resignation from office.
Kwankwaso’s decision to join forces with opposition leaders like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar among others has sent shockwaves to his political adversaries at home, especially Governor Abba Yusuf’s camp and the APC.
Insiders claim Kwankwaso is set to join ADC next week, after holding talks with the former Anambra Governor and other opposition leaders in Kano during Sallah celebrations recently.
As the opposition alliance takes shape, all eyes will be on how effectively they can mobilise support and challenge the ruling party.
If Kwankwaso finally joins the ADC, the stakes would be higher, and would reshape the 2027 presidential race, while gubernatorial race in the state would also be reshaped if Gawuna also joins the ADC.


In a local Radio program, a University Professor, Kamilu Fagge said that the move by the opposition including Kwankwaso was seen as a bid to strengthen their chances of ousting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
He said by teaming up with other prominent figures in ADC, Kwankwaso was likely seeking to leverage their collective influence and resources to mount a strong challenge against the ruling party.


Speaking on Gawuna’s purported decamping rumours, Fagge explained that in the context of Nigerian politics today, nothing was impossible as politicians align with adversaries to achieve political objectives.
“Politics today is all about interest. Recently, Abba Kabir Yusuf left Kwankwaso and joined Ganduje in APC; equally, if Gawuna decides to pitch tent with Kwankwaso, it wouldn’t be surprising – that’s how our politicians behave.” Fagge stated.
Gawuna was Kwankwaso’s former Commissioner and Ganduje’s Deputy Governor, who contested the governorship election and lost to Governor Abba after garnering over 8,000 votes.


Political commentator, Umar Labaran Danga explained that Gawuna’s move to join Kwankwaso was seen as a major blow to Ganduje’s influence in the state, with Gawuna, a close ally and his Deputy for nearly six years, joining forces with his arch-rival Kwankwaso.
“Gawuna can contest an election under Kwankwaso or secure the future of his followers under Kwankwaso – he has all the opportunities; the sky’s the limit” he said.


Sources in the APC revealed that Ganduje’s attempts to block Gawuna’s exit from the party were unsuccessful, as his supporters finalized a deal with Kwankwaso following secret talks in Kano and Abuja.
The former governor’s camp tried severally to downplay the situation, but insiders described the imminent loss of Gawuna to the opposition as a significant blow, which Ganduje and Governor Yusuf scrambled to contain the fallout.
As Kano politics heats up, Kwankwaso is expected to join ADC along with other big players, including Gawuna and former commissioners in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, although no official announcement has been made to that effect.


Meanwhile, the Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam has tendered his resignation from office.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Habibu Mohammed said yesterday, that the decision, though difficult, was taken in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance in Kano State.
He said recent circumstances have, to a considerable extent, constrained the full realisation of the benefits and responsibilities attached to the office of the Deputy Governor.

The statement said “In view of this, it has become imperative to allow the office to function optimally in the best interest of the public it is meant to serve”
“For the avoidance of doubt, this resignation does not in any way constitute an admission of the allegations raised against him by the Kano State House of Assembly”
“The Deputy Governor maintains his innocence and firmly believes that his records in office and public service remain a testament to his integrity and commitment to the people.”
“Rather, this step is a demonstration of statesmanship and a commitment to peace, political maturity, and the avoidance of unnecessary tensions that may hinder governance and development in the state.” the statement maintained.


“The Deputy Governor has also resolved to dedicate more time and energy to the Kwankwasiyya Movement, particularly in strengthening its structures, rebuilding strategies, and engaging in critical political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“This effort is aimed at consolidating the movement’s vision of people oriented leadership, social justice, and sustainable development.”
The statement urged all supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the good people of Kano State to remain calm, law abiding, and steadfast in their support for the ideals of good governance and democracy


https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/03/28/kano-apc-on-edge-as-kwankwaso-gawuna-move-to-join-adc/
PoliticsNigeria Energy Deficit: Nnaji, Geometric Power Founder, Asks FG To Go Back To PP by Bobloco(op): 12:25pm On Mar 28
Nigeria energy deficit: Nnaji, Geometric Power founder, asks FG to go back to PPAs


Barth Nnaji, electricity czar and founder of Geometric Power Ltd, Nigeria’s 12th and fast thriving power distribution company, has asked the President Bola Tinubu administration to immediately get into restoration of the power purchase agreements (PPAs) between electricity firms and the Federal Government, which the late president Muhammadu Buhari administration suspended.

The suspension led to non-payment of the N6.8 trillion owed the power generation firms and over N200 billion owed distribution companies (DisCos).



Nnaji, who leads Geometric Power that drives the Aba integrated power project (Aba IPP), Nigeria’s 12th electricity distribution company, which provides power to the Aba ring-fenced area (RFA) covering nine of the 17 local government areas of Abia State, also said, the Tinubu government should allow DisCos to charge cost-reflective tariffs.


Speaking against the background of Nigeria’s deteriorating electric power crisis, Nnaji, an energy expert, said the measures were immediate if the country must arrest its deteriorating electricity situation.



Nnaji, a professor of robotics and former minister of power, said, Nigeria must build a national super grid of 765 KV, and decentralise its operations, so that a fault in one networked plant would not cause a national blackout.



He also advised for development of Nigeria’s 210 trillion cubic feet of natural gas infrastructure, saying 75 percent of the nation’s electricity production is thermal.



Nigeria survives only on the 132 KV national electricity grid which was primarily designed and initiated in 1962 by Clement Onyemelukwe, who served as the chief electrical engineer. While smaller power stations existed earlier, the construction of the major 132 KV lines notably linking Lagos to Ibadan in 1961-1962, formed the foundation of Nigeria’s integrated grid system. Today, the grid suffers from wear-and-tear due to age, and familiar poor maintenance.Nigeria Investment Guide

Nigeria’s total energy consumption reached 69 Mtoe (million tonnes of oil equivalent) in 2024, showing a 5 percent decline after peaking at 73 Mtoe in 2021. The energy mix is dominated by biomass (around 40 percent) and oil (33 percent), while consumption per capita is very low at 0.3 toe, roughly one-third of the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) average.



With a population in excess of 210 million, and ranking among SSA’s lowest energy consumer, Nigeria’s electricity usage at 144 kWh per capita annually, which is about 3.5 percent of South Africa’s usage is among the lowest in the world.



According to Energy for Growth Hub, Nigeria, despite having high potential, is considered significantly underpowered, with actual energy consumption falling 80 percent below expectations for its population and economic size.



Nnaji, who was delivering the 30th, 31st and 32nd graduation lecture of the Abia State University (ABSU) at Uturu, also advocated that the DisCos should be encouraged to have embedded generation firms, greater official attention to DisCos, which he said, have been neglected more than other segments of the electricity value chain, and a review of the coverage areas by each distribution firm to make them more agile.



Drawing examples from India, China, Brazil, Egypt, and the United States, Nnaji noted that practically “each industrializing nation adds to the stock of its quantum of electricity every year”, in contrast with Nigeria that “has not built a new power plant in the last 12 years except the 451 MW Azura-Edo Power plant in Edo State, and the 188 MW Geometric Power Plant in Aba, Abia State”.Nigeria Investment Guide



The former minister, with a storied career in the United States as a world-class scientist and research engineer, argued that people would not invest in new power plants without a financial instrument like the World Bank-backed ‘partial risk guarantee’ (PRG) to provide investors comfort.



“This is because it is exceedingly expensive to invest in power generation”, he told the university community that interrupted his speech intermittently with applause. “It costs about $1.3 million to construct one megawatt gas-fired plant, which is the cheapest in the country, as solar, wind, and hydroelectric technologies cost more”.



He added that investors would like to know how they could recoup their heavy and long-term investments, and the PGR is about the only realistic instrument to provide comfort to them.



He challenged the notion that investors would like to sign such PRGs with state governments following the implementation of the 2023 Electricity Act that permits subnational entities to regulate power generation, transmission, and distribution in their domains. He argued that the state governments have limited financial capabilities.

https://businessamlive.com/nigeria-energy-deficit-nnaji-geometric-power-founder-asks-fg-to-go-back-to-ppas/

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