Fredrick Agbedi, a House of Representatives member representing Bayelsa State, has called on Nigerians to applaud the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for encouraging former President Goodluck Jonathan to make a political comeback. During an appearance on Arise Television’s morning show this Wednesday, Agbedi maintained that Jonathan holds the full right to seek the presidency in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Regarding the former president’s potential candidacy, Agbedi remarked:

• The PDP has repeatedly discussed Jonathan’s potential run, and the internal processes are nearly finished.

• He is currently in possession of the official Certificate of Return, which is intended for presentation to Jonathan.

• Given Jonathan’s track record of “credible transformation” during his tenure, Agbedi argued that citizens should support the PDP’s efforts to nominate him as a solution to Nigeria’s current challenges.

• Emphasizing the spirit of national service, Agbedi questioned the opposition to Jonathan’s potential return, asking where else a dedicated leader should serve if not for the betterment of his own country.

• He confirmed that should Jonathan choose to run, it would be under the banner of the PDP.

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege recently alleged that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to fears regarding electoral competition. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, Omo-Agege claimed the Governor’s decision was motivated by political survival rather than ideological alignment. The former senator specifically asserted, “Oborevwori chickened out from the PDP to the APC because I am a threat” in anticipation of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Highlighting the APC’s performance during his leadership in the 2023 elections, Omo-Agege noted that the party secured two of the three senatorial seats in Delta State. He further emphasized his influence by pointing out his victory in Delta Central, where he claimed to have defeated the governor’s candidate by a margin of roughly 15,000 votes. Omo-Agege also attributed the recent wave of defections from the PDP to the APC to his post-election mobilization efforts across the state. Despite the Governor’s shift in party affiliation, Omo-Agege expressed confidence in his political influence and remains certain of his electoral base leading into 2027.

• Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West has raised a serious alarm, describing kidnapping as a near-daily threat within Kogi State. Speaking during a Senate session on Wednesday, Karimi emphasized that while kidnapping and banditry are national dangers, the responsibility should not fall solely on the Federal Government. Highlighting a recent attack in his district, the senator revealed that 28 residents were abducted from the Ayedun Bunu community early Monday morning. To combat the rising insecurity, Karimi advocated for the immediate implementation of state police and forest guards, while urging state governments to better fund local security forces and utilize technology like surveillance and attack drones. He further noted that the dysfunction of local government administration has created “ungoverned spaces” that facilitate these criminal activities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Senator Karimi Calls for State-Led Security Initiatives Amid Rising Abductions Following the abduction of 28 individuals in his district on Monday, Senator Sunday Karimi has urged a shift in how Nigeria approaches security. The lawmaker argued that state governments must do more to fund and equip security forces rather than relying exclusively on federal intervention. Karimi, who noted that abductions have become a daily occurrence in Kogi, specifically called for legislative action to establish state police and forest guards. He also identified the failure of local government systems to operate effectively as a primary reason for the proliferation of “ungoverned spaces” that bandits currently exploit.

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• “No One Is Safe”: Senator Karimi Details Daily Kidnappings in Kogi Senator Sunday Karimi has painted a grim picture of security in Kogi State, reporting that kidnapping has become a daily occurrence. Speaking on the recent abduction of 28 people in Ayedun Bunu, the senator insisted that national security must be a collaborative effort between federal and state authorities. He proposed several solutions to address the crisis, including:

  • Legislative action to create state police and forest guards.

  • Increased funding from state governments to equip local security forces.

  • Deployment of surveillance and attack drones nationwide.

  • Empowering local government administrations to eliminate “ungoverned spaces”.