Former Obidient Movement coordinator Marcel Ngogbehei has praised President Bola Tinubu for his decision not to personally participate in campaign activities across every state ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ngogbehei argued that governance could suffer if Tinubu embarked on an extensive campaign tour covering all 36 states of the federation.

He made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during a media parley alongside the movement’s National Coordinator, Engr. Ibrahim Said Uba, where he explained why the President might choose not to attend campaign events in every state.

The Director-General of the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance, popularly known as Tinubu Must Stay (TMS), also challenged critics of petrol subsidy removal to engage in an open debate on the policy, urging them to propose alternatives that reflect Nigeria’s economic realities.

According to Ngogbehei, one of the major challenges facing the country is the difficulty of balancing governance with electioneering activities.

He maintained that the early commencement of political mobilisation for subsequent elections has increasingly distracted political leaders from fulfilling their responsibilities to the people.

“One of the greatest challenges we are having in this country is the time to govern and the time to do electioneering,” he said.

He added that political activities often begin shortly after leaders assume office, leaving them with less time to concentrate on governance.

“A president gets into office, and one year after he gets into office, they start preparing for the next election. And what suffers? Governance suffers,” Ngogbehei stated.

He explained that Tinubu had delegated campaign responsibilities to trusted associates to enable him to concentrate on implementing government policies and programmes.

According to him, the President’s approach reflects a deliberate decision to prioritise governance while allowing members of his political team to handle mobilisation activities.

“The President has said, ‘I want to focus on governance. I want to keep an eye on the key things that I am doing. Let the people I have worked with go out there and do the work.’ And in some instances where I need to come in, I will come in. It is pure delegation,” he said.

Ngogbehei further argued that effective leadership involves building capable teams and strong institutions rather than requiring a leader to be physically present at every activity.

He stressed that leaders who have invested in developing their teams should have confidence in their ability to carry out assigned responsibilities.

“Every good leader must not always be there. If you are a leader that has built resources, that built people, you should trust your people to do the job,” he said.

He also emphasised the need for Nigeria to develop strong institutions capable of functioning effectively without depending entirely on influential individuals.

“We don’t want to have a country where you have strong personalities and weak institutions. And that is what we are trying to build for Nigeria,” he added.

The TMS director-general urged Nigerians to consider the possible consequences of expecting Tinubu to personally attend campaign rallies in every state, warning that excessive electioneering could reduce the time available for governance.

“Imagine that the President says, ‘Okay, I am going to be in all the campaigns in thirty-six states of the country.’ What suffers? That is the bottom line,” he said.

Ngogbehei acknowledged that Tinubu could tour the country if he chose to do so, noting that the President had continued to travel across Nigeria. However, he appealed to Nigerians to understand his decision to delegate some campaign responsibilities while focusing on governance.

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has cautioned newly appointed commissioners and other political appointees against inefficiency, corruption and unnecessary bureaucratic delays as his administration enters the final phase of its tenure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Yahaya issued the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of three commissioners and three special advisers, urging them to prioritise performance, deliver tangible results and maximise the limited time remaining before the end of his administration.

He explained that the appointments were intended to strengthen government operations, improve the effectiveness of public institutions and enhance service delivery across the state.

The governor acknowledged that expectations from residents remained high despite the limited time available for his administration to fulfil its commitments.

According to him, the newly appointed officials were selected based on their experience and professional competence, which he expects them to deploy in implementing government policies, programmes and projects.

Yahaya named Dr Ahmed Wali Doho as Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Cooperation, Nasiru Adamu Degri as Commissioner for Water Resources, and Dr Muhammad A. Bello as Commissioner for Policy Coordination and Performance Tracking.

He also announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying Alhaji Shehu Yerima Abdullahi to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to fill an existing vacancy.

The governor instructed the new commissioners to familiarise themselves with the operations and responsibilities of their respective ministries immediately, stressing the need for a smooth transition into their assignments.

He further urged them to collaborate closely with permanent secretaries and other senior government officials to improve coordination, ensure prudent management of public resources and facilitate the timely implementation of government decisions.

“I expect each of you to work closely with your Permanent Secretaries and other senior officials to ensure effective coordination, prudent management of resources and timely implementation of government decisions.

“You must avoid unnecessary bureaucratic delays, strengthen internal accountability and ensure that every available resource is directed towards delivering tangible benefits to our people. At this stage of our administration, we have neither the luxury of time nor the resources to accommodate inefficiency, complacency or administrative lapses,” Yahaya said.

The governor maintained that his administration would intensify efforts to improve public service delivery during its remaining months, rejecting the notion that government activities should slow down as the tenure approaches its conclusion.

He called on members of the State Executive Council and other political appointees to build on the achievements recorded since 2019 and ensure that the projects, policies and institutions established under his leadership continued to benefit residents after his departure from office.

Yahaya also warned the appointees against corruption, indiscipline, abuse of office and any conduct that could undermine public confidence in the government.

He charged them to uphold accountability, participate in peaceful political activities and respect democratic institutions while discharging their official responsibilities.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commenced efforts to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Alia urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite and work towards securing victory for the party’s candidates at all levels in the forthcoming polls.

The governor made the appeal in Makurdi through the state APC chairman, Benjamin Omale, who represented him at the inauguration of the Alia for All, All for Alia Support Group.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, Omale highlighted the Tinubu administration’s achievements in healthcare, education, infrastructure and other sectors, arguing that the president deserved another term to continue implementing his Renewed Hope agenda.

He also called on APC members to conduct their political activities peacefully and take their civic responsibilities, particularly voter registration and participation in elections, seriously.

“Let’s continue to maintain peaceful political engagement as we continue to showcase the good work of this government. I encourage every one of you to have your voter’s card,” Omale said.

Also addressing the gathering, the Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, urged members of the support group to intensify their mobilisation efforts across communities, wards and polling units throughout Benue State.

He encouraged them to take the campaign directly to the grassroots to build wider support ahead of the 2027 elections.