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Joe Abah Advocates For State Police With Checks And Balances Amid Concerns Of Governorial Abuse

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Joe Abah Advocates For State Police With Checks And Balances Amid Concerns Of Governorial Abuse....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a recent discourse on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Joe Abah, former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, highlighted the necessity of implementing checks and balances to prevent potential abuse of power by some state governors in the context of establishing state police forces…….READ ALSO

Abah underscored the urgency of addressing the prevailing security challenges across Nigeria, emphasizing that the creation of state police forces is a crucial step in enhancing security measures. Despite acknowledging concerns regarding potential misuse of authority by certain governors, Abah asserted that preemptive dismissal of state police initiatives is unwarranted.

Drawing attention to the existing power dynamics, Abah characterized some governors as behaving akin to “emperors,” wielding significant influence over state affairs. He cautioned against dismissing the viability of state police solely on grounds of potential abuse, advocating instead for the implementation of robust safeguards.

Rather than succumb to skepticism, Abah urged stakeholders to collectively devise strategies to ensure responsible governance and effective policing. Addressing pertinent issues such as funding mechanisms and measures to prevent politicization of law enforcement during elections, he advocated for pragmatic solutions through collaborative dialogue.

Highlighting examples of commendable governance by certain governors such as Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Babagana Zulum of Borno State, and Dave Umahi, former Governor of Ebonyi State, Abah emphasized the need to differentiate between executive abuse and genuine efforts towards societal progress.

Moreover, Abah proposed a paradigm shift in constitutional reform, suggesting that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) take the lead in drafting a new constitution open for public deliberation. He stressed the imperative of periodic constitution overhauls to align with contemporary realities, lamenting the lack of substantive efforts towards constitutional amendments by past administrations.

In advocating for a switch from the presidential system to the parliamentary system of governance, Abah highlighted the potential benefits of enhancing executive and legislative accountability to the populace. He urged a reevaluation of Nigeria’s governance structure to optimize developmental outcomes and ensure effective utilization of power for the collective good.

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THE PLOT THICKENS: ICPC Demands Strict Sanctions Against El-Rufai’s Doctor Over Controversial Medical Report!.

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  • MDCN Probe Requested: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) formally petitioned the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Investigation Panel (MDCN) to investigate Professor Bello Abubakar, a senior oncologist at the National Hospital, Abuja, for alleged professional misconduct [cite: The-Independent-Corrupt-Practices-and-Other-Related-Offences-Commission-ICPC-has-asked-the-Medical-and-Dental-Council-of-Nigeria-to-investigate-and-sanction-a-senior-oncologist-Professor-Bello-Abubakar-over-allegations-that-he-issued-a-disputed-medical-report-used-in-seeking-bail-for-former-Kaduna-State-governor-Nasir-El-Rufai., In-a-petition-addressed-to-the-Medical-and-Dental-Practitioners-Investigation-Panel-MDCN-the-ICPC-chairman-requested-a-formal-probe-into-what-the-commission-described-as-possible-professional-misconduct-by-Abubakar-a-Chief-Consultant-Clinical-Radiation-Oncologist-at-the-National-Hospital-Abuja.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Disputed Bail Document: The probe centers on a medical report issued on June 10, 2026, which was used to support a bail application for former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is facing ongoing corruption trials [cite: The-petition-which-referenced-an-affidavit-dated-July-7-2026-before-the-High-Court-of-Nasarawa-State-urged-the-panel-to-carry-out-a-thorough-and-swift-investigation-into-the-allegations., According-to-the-affidavit-El-Rufai-who-is-facing-separate-trials-before-the-Federal-High-Court-in-Kaduna-and-the-Kaduna-State-High-Court-applied-for-bail-on-medical-grounds-and-presented-a-report-dated-June-10.].

    National Hospital Disowns Report

    • No Patient Record: Following an inquiry by the ICPC, the management of the National Hospital, Abuja, stated that the report lacked a hospital number, and electronic medical searches revealed no registration, physical examinations, or clinical history for El-Rufai at the facility [cite: In-its-response-dated-June-18-the-hospital-management-headed-by-its-Chief-Medical-Director-Prof-Muhammad-Mahmud-reportedly-informed-the-ICPC-that-the-report-contained-no-hospital-number., The-hospital-said-a-search-of-its-electronic-medical-records-using-different-versions-of-El-Rufai-s-name-produced-no-record-showing-that-he-was-registered-as-a-patient., It-further-stated-that-there-were-no-records-of-a-physical-examination-laboratory-test-radiological-investigation-or-clinical-history-that-would-ordinarily-support-the-diagnosis-contained-in-the-document.].

    • Unauthorized Letterhead: The hospital confirmed that while Abubakar is engaged on a contractual basis following his retirement, the document was issued on its letterhead without management’s knowledge or authorization [cite: Although-the-document-allegedly-carried-the-hospital-s-letterhead-management-said-it-was-issued-without-its-knowledge-or-authorisation., The-hospital-also-confirmed-that-Abubakar-had-retired-from-suv-service-but-was-currently-engaged-on-a-contractual-basis.].

    Detention Findings and Commission’s Position

    • Limited Contact: According to ICPC detention records, Professor Abubakar visited El-Rufai on June 8 and June 18, 2026, during which only blood pressure checks were conducted by a nurse or duty doctor without taking any bodily samples or performing deeper clinical exams [cite: According-to-the-affidavit-the-former-governor-had-been-medically-examined-at-the-commission-s-detention-facility-in-line-with-standard-procedure-and-in-the-presence-of-a-doctor-of-his-choice., The-commission-cited-information-from-its-resident-doctor-Ebenezer-Ozomata-who-said-Abubakar-visited-El-Rufai-at-the-ICPC-headquarters-on-June-8-and-June-18-2026., On-both-occasions-the-affidavit-alleged-that-only-El-Rufai-s-blood-pressure-was-checked-by-a-nurse-or-duty-doctor.].

    • Disciplinary Action Sought: The anti-graft agency is urging the MDCN to determine whether issuing a medical opinion for an unregistered individual without supporting clinical assessments constitutes professional misconduct.

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GAME CHANGER: Dele Momodu Unveils Shocking Insight Into Obasanjo’s Alleged Support For Obi-Kwankwaso Coalition!.

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  • Lack of Support for Atiku: African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu stated that former President Olusegun Obasanjo does not favor Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidency and appears to have a strained relationship with him once again [cite: A-chieftain-of-the-African-Democratic-Congress-ADC-Dele-Momodu-has-said-former-President-Olusegun-Obasanjo-does-not-appear-to-favour-the-party-s-presidential-candidate-Atiku-Abubakar-ahead-of-the-2027-general-elections., Momodu-maintained-that-Atiku-s-political-future-would-ultimately-be-determined-by-circumstances-beyond-the-preferences-of-individual-political-actors., The-ADC-chieftain-further-said-it-was-increasingly-evident-that-Atiku-was-not-Obasanjo-s-preferred-candidate-for-the-2027-presidential-election., Momodu-however-expressed-surprise-that-tensions-between-both-former-leaders-appeared-to-have-resurfaced-despite-their-reconciliation-ahead-of-the-2019-presidential-election.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance: Speaking on News Central TV, Momodu revealed that reliable sources suggest Obasanjo could be supporting a joint ticket featuring Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso [cite: reports-that-Momodu-said-emerging-political-signals-suggested-that-Obasanjo-might-instead-be-backing-the-presidential-candidate-of-the-Nigeria-Democratic-Congress-Peter-Obi., The-veteran-journalist-stated-this-on-monday-during-an-interview-on-News-Central-TV-where-he-also-spoke-on-the-political-relationship-between-Obasanjo-and-Atiku., Momodu-said-reports-available-to-him-indicated-that-the-former-President-could-be-favourably-disposed-towards-a-Peter-Obi-Rabiu-Kwankwaso-ticket., He-said-The-truth-here-is-that-President-Obasanjo-never-prosecuted-Atiku-we-all-knew-what-led-to-their-beef-It-s-a-political-season-and-everybody-has-their-strategies-and-from-what-I-have-read-and-heard-from-impeccable-sources-it-s-obvious-that-Obasanjo-might-be-supporting-the-former-governor-Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-ticket.].

    Broader 2027 Outlook

    • APC Performance is Key: Momodu argued that the 2027 election outcome will rely heavily on how citizens evaluate the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration rather than internal rifts within the opposition [cite: According-to-Momodu-the-outcome-of-the-2027-presidential-election-would-depend-largely-on-how-Nigerians-assess-the-performance-of-the-All-Progressives-Congress-led-Federal-Government-rather-than-disagreements-within-the-opposition.].

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CLASH OF TITANS: Davido Fires Heavy Shots At MC Oluomo Over Bold Move Against Governor Adeleke’s NURTW Ban!.

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  • Governor’s Action: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke suspended NURTW operations across motor parks, halted levy collections, and ordered the arrest of anyone operating under the union’s name following violent clashes between rival factions [cite: Nigerian-singer-David-Adeleke-better-known-as-Davido-has-taken-a-swipe-at-the-National-Union-of-Road-Transport-Workers-NURTW-President-Musiliu-Akinsanya-also-known-as-MC-Oluomo-who-over-the-weekend-berated-the-Osun-State-Governor-Ademola-Adeleke-s-decision-to-ban-the-operation-of-NURTW-officials-in-the-state., recalls-that-Governor-Adeleke-had-suspended-NURTW-operations-across-motor-parks-in-osun-halted-the-collection-of-levies-and-directed-security-agencies-to-arrest-anyone-operating-in-the-name-of-the-union-following-violent-clashes-between-rival-factions.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • MC Oluomo’s Rejection: During the inauguration of a committee to manage Osun parks, NURTW President MC Oluomo (represented by his deputy Aliyu Issa Ore) rejected the directive, arguing that state governors lack the constitutional authority to suspend a national union [cite: Speaking-during-the-inauguration-of-a-seven-man-committee-to-manage-the-affairs-of-parks-and-garages-in-Osun-State-MC-Oluomo-represented-by-his-deputy-Aliyu-Issa-Ore-rejected-the-state-s-action-insisting-the-governor-lacks-the-authority-to-suspend-the-union., He-said-Today-we-heard-that-the-state-governor-in-Osun-suspended-the-activities-of-our-union-which-they-don-t-have-that-power-Not-a-single-state-governor-has-the-power-to-suspend-the-activities-of-the-union-because-we-are-not-under-any-state.].

    Davido’s Reaction

    • Public Slap: Responding via his handle, global music star Davido—who is a nephew to Governor Adeleke—dismissed MC Oluomo’s remarks with a sharp jab, writing: “MC Oluomo wey no fit compose sentence dey talk..Kudosuuuu”.

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