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Stakeholders Advocate For INEC Chairman Appointment By Non-Partisan Committee
Stakeholders Advocate For INEC Chairman Appointment By Non-Partisan Committee....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stakeholders engaged in the electoral process have appealed to the Federal Government to establish an independent committee comprising non-partisan individuals of exemplary character. This committee would be entrusted with the responsibility of nominating the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rather than leaving this task solely to the President.
The call was made in a statement issued following the National Multi-Stakeholders Forum on Electoral Reform Priorities, organized by Youth Electoral Reform Priorities.
The stakeholders underscored the need to streamline INEC operations to enhance efficiency in the 2027 elections. They also emphasized the significance of the National Assembly’s commitment to finalizing the amendment of the Electoral Act and conducting a thorough review of the Constitution, ideally with a lead time of at least two years before the next general election.
According to the stakeholders, the procedures leading up to the 2023 general elections fell short of expectations.
In their statement, they outlined several recommendations, including the establishment of a National Electoral Offenses Commission empowered to prosecute electoral offenders. Additionally, the stakeholders urged the Federal Government to establish a specialized election committee comprising non-partisan individuals of impeccable character to assume the responsibility of appointing the Chairman of INEC, as well as INEC National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners.
Various organizations participated in the forum, including the Youth Electoral Reform Project, the National Association of Nigerian Students, the Nigerian Youth Parliament, representatives from various political parties, the Inter-Party Advisory Council, and the Conference of United Political Parties.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that any aspirant who leaves the party after failing to secure its presidential ticket is indirectly working for President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo made this statement on Saturday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that such a move amounts to being politically compromised.
He maintained that any presidential hopeful who exits the party simply because they did not get the ticket is not acting in good faith.
His comments come amid growing speculation that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, may defect from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
He said, “Well, if he leaves, will he now be a mobile squatter? If anyone who doesn’t get the ADC presidential ticket leaves the party for another platform, he is compromised and working for Tinubu.”
Meanwhile, Okonkwo has also accused members of the “City Boy Movement” (CBM) of sacrificing their principles for personal benefit.
In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, he described the group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as political opportunists.
He further argued that their alignment reflects what he called dependence on “crumbs” from the presidency.
According to him, the Igbo people have distanced themselves from such political alignment, stressing that some individuals endorsing the President do not represent the collective interest or dignity of Ndigbo.
He said, “The Igbo have rejected them. It is an insult to Ndigbo. We wear our Isiagu because we hunt for our food with dignity, like lions, and eat fresh meat. We don’t scavenge like vultures.”
He further described those seeking political favour through the movement as “political children drinking from the feeding bottle of Tinubu,” adding that he prefers to maintain personal dignity rather than seek relevance through what he termed “rotten crumbs.”
Okonkwo, who has become a prominent opposition voice in recent years, also noted that he has built his livelihood through his skills and talent rather than relying on political patronage.
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Portable Shifts From Ring To Family Joy As He Welcomes Son With Wife Bewaji After Boxing Defeat.
Nigerian singer Portable has announced the birth of a baby boy with his partner, Omobewaji Ewatomi, popularly known as Bewaji.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the news broke on Friday after Bewaji shared a post on Instagram expressing joy over a safe delivery and introducing their newborn son, named Jamal Iremide. Portable later confirmed the arrival on his own social media page, where he thanked Bewaji and celebrated the newest addition to his family. Interestingly, the baby was born on the same day Portable suffered a defeat in a celebrity boxing match against Carter Efe, which ended in a unanimous decision in favour of Carter Efe. Despite the loss in the ring, Portable expressed greater excitement about becoming a father again, saying the moment meant more to him than the fight. He revealed that the child was born while he was still involved in the boxing event. He wrote: “God bless you more, Omoleye Omobewaji mi. Thanks for making me happy. I have given birth, congratulations to me. I thought I would carry a belt, but I carried my child instead. You can buy a belt with money, but you can’t buy a child. “While my wife was in labour, I was fighting. She gave birth to a boy. I wanted a third belt for my children; I already have two. I have given birth, you can have the belt.”
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled Monday, May 4, 2026, for its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
reports that the announcement was made on Saturday via the party’s official social media handle.
The meeting is set for 2:00 pm and is being convened following a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of NEC members, in accordance with the party’s constitution and internal guidelines.
Attendance is restricted to statutory NEC members only. Those expected at the meeting include PDP governors, members of the party’s National Assembly caucus, Board of Trustees members, state chairmen, and national ex-officio members.
Also invited are former members of the National Working Committee, past governors of the party, principal officers of the National Assembly, and other designated stakeholders within the NEC framework.
According to the party, the meeting will provide an opportunity to assess major issues affecting its structure and future direction, with emphasis on unity, internal reforms, and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“In accordance with the PDP Constitution, attendance to the 103rd meeting is strictly for statutory members of the National Executive Committee,” the notice stated.
“NEC remains dedicated to the stability, unity and success of the PDP guided by the principles of internal democracy, party discipline, inclusivity of members and the pursuit of the wellbeing of the Nigerian people as we march to victory in the 2027 general elections,” it added.
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