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Several Feared Dead As Bus Carrying Passengers To Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Burial Crashes

An 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the burial of Bayelsa State’s late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was involved in a fatal accident along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road.

The crash, which occurred on a major route in the area, claimed the lives of more than 10 people, according to initial reports.

Several other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency medical treatment.

The victims were en route to pay their final respects to Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away suddenly on December 11, 2025, at the age of 60 after collapsing in his office at the Government House in Yenagoa.

His burial is scheduled for today, January 30, 2026, in his hometown of Ofoni, Sagbama Local Government Area, following a series of funeral events, including a Day of Tributes attended by prominent figures such as former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri, and former Governor Seriake Dickson.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the constitution of a 50-member ‘Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee’.

The development was confirmed in a press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday, following the approval of the committee by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC.

According to the statement, the constitution of the committee was subsequently approved by the National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, in line with the ADC’s broader commitment to building a serious alternative political platform capable of addressing Nigeria’s deepening socio-economic and governance challenges.

The party said the Policy and Manifesto Committee is made up of a broad spectrum of Nigerians drawn from diverse professional, political and intellectual backgrounds.

Members include former public office holders, seasoned academics, technocrats, policy experts, civil society leaders and professionals with extensive experience in governance, economic management, social development, national security and democratic reforms.

Abdullahi said, “The committee will be chaired by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, with Professor Pat Utomi serving as Deputy Chairman, while Salihu Lukman will serve as Secretary.

“According to the party, the committee is tasked with articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the ADC as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.

“The formal inauguration of the committee has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja.”

The members of the committee are listed as:

John Odigie Oyegun – Chairman

Prof. Pat Utomi – Deputy Chairman

Salihu Lukman – Secretary

Sen. Gershon Bassey – Member

Sen. J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe – Member

Amb Abiye Mohammed – Member

H.E. Simon Achuba – Member

Prof. Ibrahim Garba – Member

Bala Usman – Member

Bulus Bello Zaki Piko – Member

Ose Anenih – Member

Dr Nicholas Msheliza – Member

Dr David Olofu – Member

Dr Okey Ezegwu – Member

Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari – Member

Joel Adi Gani – Member

Prof. Jude Njoku – Member

Miss Yemi Adamolekun – Member

Prof. Anthony Kila – Member

Nkovo Toyo – Member

Dr Usman Bugaje – Member

Oseloka Obaze – Member

Dr Otive Igbuzor – Member

Engr. Bello Suleiman – Member

Prof. Chidi Odinkalu – Member

AVM Sadique Abubakar – Member

Madam Jumoke Olawuyi – Member

Prof. Murtala Sagagi – Member

Dr Kerian Wobodo – Member

Dr Fatima Zara Saleh – Member

Prof. Kolapo Eleka – Member

Barr Makber Oson Jacob – Member

Prof. Remi Sonaiya – Member

Moji Ajayi (Mrs) – Member

Prof. Sam Amadi – Member

Dr Babayo Ardo – Member

Pastor Funke Awowolo – Member

Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu – Member

Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel – Member

Ngozi Ndukwe – Member

Prof. Doknan Disent Sheni – Member

Prof. Saheed Malik – Member

Dr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga – Member

Ms Helen Yashin – Member

Dr John Markus Ayuba – Member

Dr Chike Okogwu – Member

Barr. (Mrs) Salametu A. Izuagie – Member

Chief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olevengwa – Member

Alhaja Hafsat Moji Bello – Member

Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma – Member

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