Group prefers Jonathan’s presidency to Diri’s VP slot in 2027
Photo credit: Nigerian Tribune
A group, Niger Delta Integrity and Justice (NDIJ) has insisted that the South-South region would no longer continue to play second fiddle in the governance of the country by working to produce only a vice president.
The group in a statement by its Secretary, George Miriki said though it backed calls on Alh. Atiku Abubakar to pick the Bayelsa governor, Douye Diri, as his vice-presidential candidate in 2027, “Our agenda for 2027 is to produce the president.
“In as much as we appreciate Diri and his closeness to Atiku, we will work against shortchanging the Niger Delta in 2027”.
While acknowledging that Diri fitted all the descriptions in the report, especially the one that referred to him as a dependable ally of Atiku, the group said there was a different plan for the Niger Delta in 2027.
“We want to produce the President and our mission is to ensure that the Niger Delta completes its term of eight years at the Presidency. Former President Goodluck Jonathan was booted out of office and was not allowed to complete his term.
“In the last election, we presented the argument and Jonathan nearly became a top contender for the APC presidential ticket. This time we are coming stronger with the argument of allowing Jonathan to complete his tenure for the region.
Obi salutes new UK PM
Photo credit: Punchng
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has congratulated the United Kingdom Labour Party and its leader, Keir Starmer, for recording a historic victory in Thursday’s election in that country.
The opposition party won a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, unseating the incumbent Conservatives after 14 years.
Obi, who reacted to the development via his official X account on Friday, described the victory as an honour well deserved.
The 2023 Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party said he hopes the new Prime Minister will follow his campaign promises that made the UK voters give him their mandate.
Kaduna Assembly confirms Hajara KADSIECOM chairperson
Photo credit: Daillypost
Kaduna State House of Assembly has confirmed Hajara Muhammad as chairperson of the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM).
The appointments of Noel Haruna and Fatima Kera were also confirmed by the House as permanent commissioners of the commission.
Muhammad’s confirmation comes on the heels of her appointment as chairperson of KADSIECOM by Uba Sani, governor of the state.
Muhammad has been on the payroll of KADSIECOM since 2002 after earning a higher national diploma (HND) in tourism at the Kaduna Polytechnic in 1999.
She also bagged a postgraduate diploma in International Studies and Diplomacy in 2004 at the same institution.
Muhammad has a master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Bauchi gov laments resurgence of criminal group, ‘Sara-Suka boys
Photo credit: Vanguard News
’Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has lamented the increase in criminal activities by the dreaded urchins popularly called Sara-Suka in the state, especially in the Bauchi metropolis.
The Governor therefore declared that his administration remains committed to tackling offenders who jeopardise the harmony and welfare of the state and its citizens.
He added that the present administration will not bow to any delinquents or swindlers, declaring that security agencies will go after them and track them down.
Bala Mohammed was speaking when he presided over the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Thursday at the EXCO Chambers of the Governor’s Office, with a call on members to ensure good governance is deepened.
Photo credit: Google