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Former Minister Declares #NotTooYoungToRun Bill as ‘Worst Day’ of His Life

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Former Minister Declares #NotTooYoungToRun Bill as ‘Worst Day’ of His Life....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The #NotTooYoungToRun bill, which was signed into law in 2018, has been branded as the “worst day” of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung’s life. This dramatic assertion came during a recent virtual lecture organized by Crisp Nigeria (CrispNG).

The bill, passed by the Ahmed Lawan-led National Assembly and signed by former President Muhammadu Buhari, was designed to lower the age qualifications for political offices. The revised ages are 30 for the presidency and governorship, 30 for Senate seats, 25 for the House of Representatives, and 25 for State House of Assembly members.

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Dalung criticized the legislation, suggesting it was merely a symbolic gesture intended to appease the youth rather than effect real change. According to Dalung, the bill did not address the economic barriers faced by young aspirants, which include the hefty costs of running for office. For example, some political parties charged up to ₦100 million for presidential tickets in recent elections, a sum beyond the reach of many young candidates.

“The #NotTooYoungToRun bill was just ceremonial and did not address the economic capacity of the youth to contest elections,” Dalung stated. He argued that while the law reduced age limits, it did nothing to alleviate the financial burdens imposed by political parties. This, he claimed, made the bill a form of “political hypocrisy.”

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Dalung also criticized what he described as deliberate blackmail of the youth by older generations. He pointed out that when young people are appointed to positions, they are often chosen by older leaders who then blame the youth for any failures, further undermining their potential contributions.

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“ADC Not Built On Transactions – Nwosu Fires Strong Warning”.

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The founder and pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has dismissed allegations that party leaders were involved in power-sharing deals during ongoing negotiations with emerging political groups.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that he made the clarification in an interview with Punch, where he responded to claims that certain stakeholders were being excluded from coalition discussions.

Reacting to suggestions that some factions, including a group linked to Senator David Mark, were being favoured, Nwosu rejected any notion of political bargaining or transactional arrangements within the party.

He said, “Sharing what? I have never been a transactional leader. As far as ADC is concerned, as far as this coalition is concerned, nobody did any transaction.”

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He maintained that all members remain equal stakeholders in the party, regardless of political alignments.

“We are part of the party, and if by God’s grace, we win the election, we’ll be part of the government. From what we were before, that’s a big plus,” he added.

Nwosu referenced past presidential aspirants under the party to support his claim that the ADC does not operate on financial inducements or backroom deals.

He said, “We gave Pat Utomi the party to run for president. Ask him if there was any transaction. Instead, most leaders of the party were contributing to his election.”

He also pointed to the involvement of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, insisting that no financial exchange took place during such engagements.

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“When the former president Obasanjo came, ask him if Chief Nwosu or any executive of the party had come to him to collect a dime. None,” he said.

The ADC founder criticised the growing belief that politics is driven mainly by money, warning that such thinking undermines national progress.

He added that the party remains focused on nation-building rather than personal or financial interests, stressing that this mindset has become a challenge in the political space.

Nwosu reaffirmed that the ADC is built on integrity and a strong ideological foundation, insisting that its principles remain unchanged.

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“I Was Offered Dollars To Alter My Content – Governor Amuneke Reveals Shocking Bribe Attempt”.

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Nigerian skit maker Kevin Chinedu, popularly known as Kevinblak or Governor Amuneke, has alleged that he was offered money in dollars by members of a political party to alter the message of his satirical skits, which often criticise politicians and governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that he made the claim during an interview on ARISE Television, where he spoke about the challenges content creators face while using humour to hold public officials accountable.

Kevinblak said the incident happened at a difficult period in his life, shortly after his wife underwent a Caesarean section, adding that he was invited to Abuja and promised financial relief in exchange for changing his content.

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According to him, despite the pressure and financial difficulties, he rejected the offer and chose to remain committed to his principles.

“I was approached with cash by members of a political party to alter my content. They said they were going to change my life, that I’m earning crumbs, you know, give me dollars,” he said.

He explained that he was told to come to Abuja where he would be “changed” financially, but insisted he could not compromise his values for money.

“I looked at it and said no, I am who I am. I’ve never been involved in anything illegal or influenced by money to do something against my principles,” he added.

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Kevinblak also declined to name the political party involved, referring to it only as “Amuneke’s party,” a reference to a fictional character in his skits, and warned against attempts to publicly identify it.

He further noted that people close to him have also faced similar approaches but have refused, stressing that his circle is made up of individuals who uphold strong personal values.

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“Kachikwu Not Our Member, He Was Expelled – Ex-ADC Chairman Nwosu Declares”.

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The founder and pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has spoken on the ongoing internal crisis in the party, blaming it on internal conflicts and disruptive individuals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that Nwosu made the comments during an interview with Punch, where he explained the background to several decisions taken within the party over time.

Speaking on internal reforms, he said the ADC was forced to review and amend its constitution following what he described as disruptive behaviour by certain members.

He explained that stricter rules were introduced to prevent individuals from joining the party and quickly securing tickets without proper screening of their intentions.

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According to him, the decision was influenced by past experiences involving internal challenges that affected party stability.

Nwosu also confirmed that Dumebi Kachikwu was expelled during a party convention, adding that the party later moved on to support the Labour Party presidential candidate during the general election.

He accused Kachikwu of playing a destabilising role within the party, describing his actions as destructive and harmful to its unity.

The ADC founder insisted that Kachikwu is no longer a member of the party, saying his claim to still represent the party was no longer valid following his expulsion.

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He also criticised Kachikwu for continuing to publicly present himself as a presidential candidate of the ADC, stating that such a position had already expired.

Nwosu further alleged that ongoing tensions within the party are being influenced by a mix of internal actors and external interests, which he said has distorted the true nature of the dispute.

He added that individuals linked to the crisis have become entangled in broader political narratives, insisting that the situation is being exaggerated in the public space.

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