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Former Presidential Aide Calls For Private Sector-Led Agricultural Growth
Dolapo Bright, former Special Adviser on Agriculture to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on food imports, calling the advice misleading and counterproductive.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bright, speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, argued that rising diesel and petrol costs—essential for transporting food—are the real culprits behind inflation, not import taxes. He stated, “The person who advised the government on this policy clearly lacks understanding. Transporting imported food across states adds costs, making the policy ineffective and detrimental to local agriculture.”
Despite the Tinubu administration’s announcement of duty suspensions in July 2024, the policy has reportedly stalled due to bureaucratic delays. Bright emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment for farmers, asserting that government intervention often stifles agricultural progress.
“The high cost of inputs, including fuel, has reduced farmers’ productivity,” he added, urging the government to support private sector-led initiatives rather than micromanaging the agricultural sector.
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President Bola Tinubu has declared his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election, seeking a second term in office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration is committed to tackling poverty, promoting freedom, and strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria.
Speaking during a meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said he aims to offer a clear alternative to what he described as political “noise” from opposition groups.
The President also stressed the need for respect for the rule of law, separation of powers, and compliance with judicial decisions, even when rulings are unfavorable to certain interests.
He dismissed attempts to intimidate him ahead of the election, saying he is familiar with political tactics and remains unfazed by opposition moves.
According to him, “They want to scare me off? It’s a lie. I have been through this path before, and if I have to come back over and over again, I will do the same thing.”
Meanwhile, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his 2027 ambition, accusing him of ignoring zoning arrangements and pursuing personal political interests.
Onanuga warned that such actions could deepen divisions within opposition parties, while expressing confidence that Atiku would be defeated in the 2027 polls.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has attributed delays in executing key infrastructure projects to the alleged withholding of about ₦300 billion in local government funds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revision of the campaign timetable for the 2026 Osun governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement issued on Thursday by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the new deadline for political campaigns in the state is midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
INEC said the adjustment complies with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires that campaigns end 24 hours before election day.
The commission explained that the change follows a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, which also shifted the Osun governorship poll from August 8, 2026, to August 15, 2026.
It urged all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly comply with the updated schedule.
The statement recalled that the commission had earlier released the revised timetable on February 26, 2026, which included the adjustment of the Osun election date.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.
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