I’m Surprised Nnamdi Kanu Wants A ‘Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free’ Card – Laolu Akande
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Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has expressed surprise regarding Nnamdi Kanu’s recent efforts to seek a political resolution rather than face judicial proceedings.
In a recent interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Akande shared his insights into the ongoing legal and political complexities surrounding Kanu’s case.Nnamdi Kanu’s issue is very sensitive. Not only does it have implications for issues of law and order, but it also has more implications on issues of politics,” Akande said.
“There are those who say that ‘this man has been accused of certain things, very grievous allegations, and they will have to be proven in court.’ These individuals argue that Kanu is responsible for certain chaos or statements traced to him.
”However, Akande acknowledged the alternative perspective, which views Kanu’s situation as a political problem requiring a political solution.
“Some say a certain part of the country – the South-East – the leaders especially feel that this is a political problem, and we can sort it out by letting this man go free with guarantees that there won’t be any recurrence of what has happened.”
Nigeria needs UK support’ — Peter Obi congratulates Keir Starmer
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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the LP in the 2023 elections, has congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party for winning majority seats in the UK parliament.
Starmer will become the country’s prime minister after his party secured the required 326 parliamentary seats.
Obi, who had declared support for the Labour Party before the election, said he hopes that the victory translates to a better chapter for the UK.
The former governor of Anambra said Nigeria is grappling with a number of challenges and could use some help from the UK.
APC stalwart, Obono-Obla faults proponents of Ogoja State
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Former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has faulted the promoters of Ohoja State.
He said they did not consult with critical stakeholders, especially the component units, to know if they might like to be part of the proposed state.
He disclosed this in a petition to the leadership of the House of Representatives, noting that the promoters of the state creation movement erroneously included Abi and Yakurr Local Government Areas of Cross River State without the consent of their people, stressing that they cannot be forced to join any state.
Their proposition to create Ogoja State out of the present Cross River State was in response to the request from the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review.
“They had said that their proposal represents the interests of the people of the Northern and Central Senatorial Districts of Cross River State, comprising 11 local government areas: Abi, Boki, Bekwarra, Etung, Ikom, Obubra, Obudu, Obanliku, Ogoja, Yakurr and Yala.
“They failed to consult adequately with the people of Abi and Yakurr Local Government Areas which are in the central district before including them in the proposed Ogoja State.
Kaduna govt restores monarch deposed by El-Rufai administration
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Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Uba Sani has said he will comply fully with the judgement of the court in restoring the Chief of Piriga Chiefdom, in Lere LGA, His Royal Highness, Jonathan Zamuna, back to his stool.Governor Sani stated this while meeting with Kaduna State Council of Chiefs to rub minds on development and security issues, with a view to forging a united and coordinated approach.
The Governor, who stated this on his verified Facebook page, noted that it was imperative to effectively involve “our citizens in the decision making processes.
He said traditional rulers were not only critical stakeholders, but key influencers that must be accorded all the attention and respect deserving of their exalted position.
While commending the Royal Fathers for standing strong as agents of moral rearmament, and helping to spread the values of honour, dignity and humanity, he appealed to them to continue to position local communities as building blocks for a resilient and progressive nation.
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