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Opposition Slams Rivers Assembly For Re-screening And Confirming Resigned Commissioners
The Labour Party (LP) spokesperson, Gogo Welington, voiced these objections in Port Harcourt, questioning the current composition of the House….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Welington emphasized that the state House of Assembly is not properly constituted, casting doubts on the legitimacy of its recent actions.
He specifically referred to the situation involving 27 lawmakers who shifted their allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), highlighting that this is now a constitutional issue.
He stated, “It is a constitutional matter and you know some of these matters are before the courts of competent jurisdiction. They should allow the courts to take their decision.”
Expressing his backing of recent protest by some groups in the state that the lawmakers must vacate their seats for cross carpeting, he noted that the law is clear on the issue of defection.
He added, “For the protest, the people are right, because the law is very clear that if you defect to another party, you are ready to vacate your seat if there is no internal wrangling in your party.
“And in the PDP, there is no wrangling. So the 27 members of the Assembly should know that their seats are already vacant, because constitutionally, they had already left the PDP.”
Similarly, the state chairman of Zenith Labour Party, Ben Ogbobula, explained that the courts should be allowed to make pronouncements on the issues, since most of the matters are already in court.
He said, “Following up the suits that are already in place trying to determine their legality or illegality, because several suits have been instituted on this matter.
“So for them to continue to sit and act as though they are unaware of the laws that they are supposed to protect and make is something that calls for us to wake up as a people and demand that these people stop insulting our sensibilities as citizens of the state.”
Recall that on Wednesday, the Rivers State House of Assembly screened and confirmed nine commissioner-nominees said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who had earlier resigned from the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the heat of the crisis that rocked the State.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has strongly opposed any calls for the reinstatement of the petrol subsidy, asserting that government interventions should focus squarely on supporting production rather than consumption.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an Arise Television interview, Otti maintained that he has opposed the fuel subsidy for years, arguing that subsidizing consumption fosters waste, strains government finances, and encourages careless usage since consumers do not bear the full cost.
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Longstanding Stance: Otti revealed he had advocated for removing the fuel subsidy as far back as 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when plunging global crude oil demand presented a clear window to end the regime.
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Condemning the Return: Stating that the subsidy system was a scam prone to widespread abuse, Otti bluntly declared that anyone praying for its return does not mean well for Nigeria.
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Acknowledging Short-Term Pain: While recognizing that the removal—initially announced by President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023—has brought short-term economic hardship and higher transport costs, Otti insisted that scrapping it remains the correct policy for the nation’s future.
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“‘We’re Working Together’: Buba Galadima Exposes Secret Cabal Vowing To Send Tinubu Packing”.
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Buba Galadima has claimed that former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi is collaborating with a coalition of opposition figures to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Galadima expressed strong confidence that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi would secure victory if the polls are free and fair. He revealed that he is part of a seven-member opposition group coordinated by Fayemi, stating that they are making steady progress toward their goal.
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The Core Objective: When pressed on the agenda of the group during the interview, Galadima stated plainly that their sole mission is “To defeat Tinubu”.
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Reactions and Skepticism: The claim sparked immediate public commentary, with Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, taking to to express skepticism, stating he would only believe the assertion if Fayemi fails to publicly refute it.
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Broader Defection Rumors: Adding to the political intrigue, prominent businessman Isaac Fayose recently alleged that as many as five All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are secretly backing the NDC ahead of 2027.
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has assured Nigerians that the team has learned hard lessons from their troubled 2026 World Cup qualifiers and will not repeat those mistakes as they kick off their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Madagascar at 5:00 p.m. today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reflecting on past struggles, Ndidi emphasized that a strong opening performance is critical to establishing momentum in Group L.
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Lessons Learned: Acknowledging that their previous World Cup qualifying start was severely poor, Ndidi insisted that a focused Super Eagles squad is fully prepared to avoid a repeat.
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Focus on the First Game: Stressing that the opening fixture sets the tone for the entire tournament, the Leicester City midfielder noted that a victory today will provide vital confidence for upcoming fixtures.
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Historical Context: While Madagascar famously defeated the Super Eagles 2-0 during the 2019 AFCON group stage, Nigeria holds a superior historical edge in qualifying encounters, boasting three wins and a draw from four previous meetings.
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