Ahanotu Criticizes Obi’s Leadership: Former Labour Party National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, has alleged that former presidential candidate Peter Obi fails to empower his followers and neglects to establish lasting political infrastructure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Saraki Claims Political Retaliation: Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has characterized the legal actions brought against him by the EFCC as a political witch hunt.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Root of the Conflict: Saraki stated that his troubles with the commission began after the Senate under his leadership refused to confirm an acting EFCC Chairman.

• Reason for Rejection: The Senate blocked the nomination because the candidate lacked the necessary qualifications and failed to receive security clearance.

• Personal Consequences: Despite the Senate’s rejection, the nominee remained in his position, and Saraki claims he and others faced personal retribution and were targeted for their decision.

• EFCC Investigation into Activists: Separately, the EFCC is initiating a probe into human rights activist Deji Adeyanju and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) regarding allegations of terror financing and illegal funding.

• Petition Details: This investigation follows a petition filed on June 17, 2026, by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere, who has requested an audit of how these individuals secure and spend funds for their various activities, including advocacy, media, and protests.

• Regulatory Concerns: The petition also demands an examination of whether their financial practices comply with legal reporting, tax obligations, and other regulatory standards.

Call for Citizen Accountability: Bukola Saraki has encouraged Nigerians to hold all elected officials, not just the President, to a higher standard by closely monitoring and demanding feedback from their representatives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Improving Legislative Quality: He believes that if citizens actively track and demand transparency regarding their legislators’ performance, it will force lawmakers to become more diligent and improve the overall effectiveness of the National Assembly.

• The Issue of “Silent” Lawmakers: The former Kwara State Governor expressed concern that some lawmakers manage to win re-election every four years despite never contributing to any debates or discussions during their time in the National Assembly.

• The Electoral Disconnect: Saraki noted a trend where inactive legislators continue to win elections, while those who are productive often fail to get re-elected because they may not meet the specific demands of their constituencies.

• Need for Systemic Reform: Emphasizing that this legislative reform would cost the government nothing, Saraki argued that voters must prioritize legislative records over personality politics.

• Importance of Electoral Integrity: Finally, he called for electoral reforms to ensure that the right candidates are chosen, as he believes the quality of those elected is fundamental to building a strong and functional institution.