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Nigerians React As President Bola Tinubu Support Group Stands Firmly Behind NEDC Chief Alkali-Rejects Corruption Accusations (Details)
A pro-President Bola Tinubu group, known as Bola Tinubu Grassroot Organisation (BTGO), has expressed its endorsement of the Managing Director of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammad Alkali, and dismissed corruption allegations leveled against him….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press conference held in Lagos, the group conveyed its support for Mr. Alkali, emphasizing that his tenure as the Managing Director of NEDC has yielded significant positive results. The National Coordinator, Comrade Gbenga Fatai, conveyed the organization’s stance and asserted that accusations of corruption are groundless and stem from the imaginations of the accusers.
Mr. Fatai stated, “Following our 24 National Executive Committee meeting, members of the Bola Tinubu Grassroot Organisation have convened here in Lagos to express unwavering support for the Managing Director of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), amidst recent criticisms and accusations of corruption. Today, we aim to shed light on the commendable work done by the Managing Director and refute these unfounded allegations.”
Highlighting the strides made by NEDC since its formation, the group lamented baseless accusations aimed at tarnishing the Managing Director’s reputation. They emphasized the lack of substantial evidence for the corruption allegations, asserting that they are politically motivated to undermine the progress achieved by NEDC under his leadership.
The Bola Tinubu Grassroot Organisation underscored its solidarity with the Managing Director, urging the public to examine his impeccable track record. They commended the NEDC’s initiatives, such as infrastructure provision, healthcare services, and educational support, emphasizing the positive impact on the lives of people in the North East region.
While acknowledging the importance of accountability and transparency, the group called for a fair and unbiased investigation into the allegations, emphasizing the need for due process and justice. In conclusion, they reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Managing Director, urging recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the North East region and discouraging unfounded allegations from derailing essential work in the region.
The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 9, 2026, to deliver judgment in the fraud trial involving former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice James Omotosho announced the date when the case was heard on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Mamman is currently being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge related to an alleged conspiracy to launder ₦33,804,830,503.73.
During the proceedings, defence counsel, Femi Atteh (SAN), informed the court that he submitted his final written address on April 1, 2026, along with a reply to the prosecution’s filing. He added that the defence is relying on its submissions in urging the court to discharge and acquit the former minister.
In response, prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the court that the prosecution filed its final written address on April 14, 2026, and called for Mamman’s conviction on all 12 counts.
He argued that evidence presented showed funds were transferred from a government account to a Bureau de Change (BDC), whose operator testified to receiving the money and delivering it to the defendant. He also cited testimony from an aide who claimed to have collected some of the funds on Mamman’s instructions, insisting that the evidence before the court clearly established the case.
Following arguments from both sides, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter until June 9, 2026, for judgment.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that he is no longer strictly aligned with either the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing himself instead as a “freelance politician.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made the statement on Thursday while hosting a delegation that included chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi, along with other stakeholders from the South-East, in Bauchi State.
Mohammed said the engagement centered on political realignment and possible cooperation ahead of future elections, adding that he maintains no rigid attachment to any political platform at the moment.
He further noted that details of their discussions would not be made public for now.
“Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and my party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary,” he said.
“We are all in the opposition, and this is a political discussion. We will not disclose everything we have discussed in terms of the details we have agreed on.
“We cannot operate without a platform. At the end of the day, the current political situation may even help unify us and improve our chances of winning elections.”
The governor also said Peter Obi’s visit reflected ongoing efforts to strengthen unity and build political bridges across regions.
He added that Obi’s message centered on national unity and a better future for Nigeria, describing the visit as significant and honourable for the state.
The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has stated that it may no longer be possible for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return to the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Usman made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme.
She explained that, in line with the Electoral Act, the party would close its membership register 21 days before its primaries, stressing that once that process is concluded, no fresh entries would be allowed.
According to her, Obi played a major role in elevating the party’s profile during the 2023 general elections, noting that his influence and political momentum remain unmatched.
“It will be too late for Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party because once the register is closed, no one can come in through the back door,” she said.
“Obi actually took the party to greater heights in 2023. There is nobody who can match the momentum he generated. He convinced me and many others to join the Labour Party because we believe in equity and fairness.”
Meanwhile, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has blamed Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for the ongoing crisis within the party.
Abure made the allegation during an appearance on Arise Television on Wednesday, claiming that the internal dispute began after Obi and Otti reportedly established a caretaker committee in Umuahia.
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