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Buhari Divided Nigerians Along Tribal, Religious Lines – Lamido Fires!”
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has strongly criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of eroding Nigeria’s democratic values through a divisive political style that fostered fear, intolerance, and national disunity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In his autobiography, Being True to Myself, launched on May 13, Lamido reflected on Buhari’s return to politics ahead of the 2011 general elections, describing it as a turning point that introduced a toxic political culture in Nigeria.
In Chapter 15 (pages 380–381), Lamido recounted the atmosphere during his 2011 re-election campaign, expressing confidence in his administration’s achievements and the strong support from the people of Jigawa.
“We approached the 2011 campaign as a mere formality,” he wrote. “We were confident in our record over the previous four years and trusted that the people, who recognized and appreciated our efforts, wouldn’t easily turn to an untested alternative.”
However, Lamido said the political terrain shifted drastically with Buhari’s re-emergence. He claimed the former military ruler brought with him a confrontational and divisive style that undermined the mutual respect and unity that once characterized Nigerian politics.
“Buhari’s return dealt a serious blow to our political environment,” Lamido stated. “He introduced a culture of hate and intolerance where there had once been harmony and mutual respect.”
He further accused Buhari of inflaming ethnic, religious, and regional sentiments, saying the former president failed to embody the dignity expected of someone who had previously led the nation.
“Buhari’s actions deepened divisions,” he wrote. “Perhaps due to his personality or military background, he didn’t understand that as a former Head of State, he was expected to rise above partisan politics and serve as a unifying figure.”
Lamido concluded that Buhari’s political conduct was inconsistent with the responsibilities of a statesman, noting that in his pursuit of power, he often crossed lines that should have remained untouched.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Governor Abdullahi Sule has formally introduced Senator Aliyu Wadada to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has strongly opposed reported moves by the state government to revisit the alleged Offa robbery case involving former Governor Abubakar Bukola Saraki and others.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the party made its position known during an emergency press conference in Ilorin on Friday, describing the development as politically motivated and unjust.
PDP spokesman, Comrade Olushola Adewara, said the alleged plan to reopen the case amounts to an attempt to politicise a matter that has already been concluded by the courts.
He alleged that the move was targeted at dragging Saraki into a case in which, according to him, legal authorities had previously found no evidence linking him to the incident.
Adewara referenced earlier legal opinions from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, which reportedly stated that Saraki was not connected to the robbery case.
The party insisted that suspects in the case had already been prosecuted and convicted, with judgments upheld at appellate levels, while the matter is currently before the Supreme Court.
PDP urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to focus on governance rather than what it described as attempts to revive old political narratives.
It also called on security agencies to monitor the situation closely, warning that such actions could heighten political tension in the state.
The party further appealed to residents, especially families of victims in Offa, not to allow their pain to be used for political purposes.
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