#PhotoNews: The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, and members of the Command's Management Team paid a condolence visit to the families of late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, today, Thursday, 3rd July, 2025.
Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM is currently at the residence of the late business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Kano, offering condolences to the bereaved family.
The Vice President, accompanied by senior government officials including Deputy Chief of Staff Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia and other key aides, joined the family in mourning the loss of the revered statesman who passed away in the United Arab Emirates and was buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf and members of his State Executive Council are also present as the Vice President pays his respects and offers support to the family during this difficult time.
Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM is currently at the residence of the late business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Kano, offering condolences to the bereaved family.
President Tinubu Pays Tribute To Late Dantata, Asks Nigerians To Emulate His Philanthropy
** As VP Shettima leads President's delegation on condolence visit to deceased family in Kano
Again, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria's business mogul, the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, imploring Nigerians to emulate his good habits, particularly his extraordinary generous philanthropy.
The Nigerian leader described Dantata's demise as a great loss not just for the Dantata family but for Nigeria and the entire Muslim community.
President Tinubu made the remark on Thursday in Kano during a condolence visit to the family of the late business mogul who died recently.
Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, who represented the President during the condolence visit, said, "I am here at the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who said I should come here to pray and sympathise with the Dantata family over the loss of our father and grandfather, the late Aminu Dantata.
"He was a good man, full of the fear of God. He helped a lot of people, not just here in Nigeria but in other parts of the world. He will be remembered for his good work. May God grant him Aljannatul Firdausi and comfort the family and all of us over this great loss".
President Tinubu said the death of Aminu Dantata was a celebration of life and the good works of the late elder statesman.
He advised the children of the deceased and other family members to cooperate and continue to live in peace with one another in honour of their departed father.
Speaking on behalf of the Dantata family, the younger brother of the deceased, Alhaji Munzali Dantata, thanked President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for their show of love.
He explained why the late Aminu Dantata was buried outside the shores of Nigeria, saying the late elder statesman had requested that whenever he dies, he should be buried in Saudi Arabia, a request the Saudi government obliged.
Those who accompanied the Vice President on the condolence visit were the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties, Alhaji Umar Modibo; former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), and former Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada, among others.
The renowned business magnate, Aminu Dantata, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Dubai, at the age of 94, and was buried on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Africa's richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is a nephew of the late Aminu Dantata.
Left behind to mourn him are three wives, 21 children and over 100 grandchildren. Africa's richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is a nephew of the late Aminu Dantata.
Stanley Nkwocha Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President) 3rd July, 2025
[quote author=Cmanforall post=135997304][/quote]We had UNCP during the Abacha era and UNPP in the 4th Republic (similar names).
I think UNPP was once known as UNDP, but INEC forced them to change their name because it was too similar to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Aisha Yesufu and Maureen Kabrik are well known activists and Obidients.
INEC Nigeria @inecnigeria
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UPDATE ON PARTY REGISTRATION AND SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ON REVIEW OF ELECTION RESULTS
The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Thursday 3rd July 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the need for clarity on the review of election results as well as the ongoing processing of applications from associations seeking registration as political parties. Nigerians would recall that in our interactions with stakeholders last week, the Commission promised to give an update on the two issues.
Supplementary Regulations and Guidelines for the Review of Election Results
The proviso to Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers the Commission to review declaration and return in elections that are not made voluntarily or done contrary to the law, regulations and guidelines for the election.
Consequently, there have been many interpretations of Section 65 of the Electoral Act, making it necessary for the Commission to use its powers under the law to issue Regulations, Guidelines or Manuals for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Act and for its administration.
Clear procedure and timelines have now been provided, the details of which are contained in Supplementary No.1 to the main Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections 2022. As approved by the Commission, the supplementary regulations and guidelines have been uploaded to the Commission's website and other platforms for public information.
On Monday last week (23rd June 2025), the Commission announced that it had received applications from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. We also assured Nigerians that we will be giving regular updates on the matter. The Commission is processing these applications transparently and in fairness to all applicants.
Meanwhile, the Commission has since received 12 more applications for registration as political parties as of yesterday, Wednesday 2nd July 2025, bringing the total number of applications to 122. The list of the new applications by names of associations, their acronyms, addresses, and interim Chairmen and Secretaries has been uploaded to our website and other platforms for public information. We will respond to these applicants in line with the Electoral Act and Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.
However, the Commission notes that one association has already changed its interim Secretary as a result of defection to another association. To facilitate the consideration of these applications, the Commission appeals to associations to maintain consistency of their proposed leadership and addresses so that they do not by their own actions cause a delay to the timely consideration of their applications.
Sam Olumekun mni National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee Thursday 3rd July 2025
Politics › Re: Kashim Shettima, Bukola Saraki, Others Pay Condolence Visits To Dantata Family by naptu2(op): 4:35pm On Jul 05, 2025
