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Bode George Blasts Court Over PDP Convention Ban, Calls For CJN’s Intervention
According to Nivo News, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has strongly criticised the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which halted the party’s planned national elective convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
George condemned the October 31 ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho, describing it as “a recipe for anarchy” and contrary to existing Supreme Court decisions that recognize party congresses and conventions as purely internal affairs.
Speaking during a press conference at his Lagos office on Wednesday, George expressed disappointment that the judge issued an order stopping the PDP convention despite numerous judicial precedents affirming that internal party matters are beyond the jurisdiction of the courts.
He noted that the Supreme Court had consistently held that disputes concerning the election of party executives are non-justiciable and do not fall within the purview of any court. “Issues about a political party’s congress to elect its officers are strictly internal affairs and not for the courts to determine,” he stated.
The PDP chieftain emphasized that only matters arising from party primary elections, as stipulated in Section 84 of the Electoral Act 2022, are open to judicial intervention. “A congress to elect officers is part of a party’s internal management and not justiciable,” he added.
Faulting Justice Omotosho’s ruling, George accused the judge of imposing a personal interpretation contrary to the Supreme Court’s established legal principles. “In his judgment stopping the PDP Convention, Justice Omotosho is trying to inject his own opinion into what the apex court has clearly interpreted. The judiciary has no business in a party’s internal affairs,” he said.
He urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the National Judicial Council to “call the judge to order,” warning that such rulings could jeopardize the country’s political stability. George also criticised the judge for not inviting officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who supervised the PDP congresses, to verify the facts before issuing the order.
“INEC has not raised any objection, yet the judge didn’t seek their input. So, what’s the motive? Is he working for another party?” George queried. He cautioned that unnecessary judicial interference could undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress.
He reaffirmed that since its establishment in 1998, the PDP has always followed due process in organizing its congresses and conventions. “It is not the duty of any court to meddle in the internal electoral processes of a political party,” he asserted.
George lamented that the controversial ruling had already led to the deployment of security personnel to the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, allegedly in support of a minority faction. He warned that the country is at a delicate political juncture and called for calm, dialogue, and commitment to democratic ideals.
“Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. What we need now is restraint, dialogue, and renewed dedication to democratic principles,” he said.
Reaffirming the PDP’s stand, George concluded that the party remains devoted to peace, unity, and the preservation of Nigeria’s democracy.
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ed An UnpUnmatched Productivity: Akpabio Stated That President Tinubu Has commissionrecedented Number Of Projects Nationwide.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has characterized President Bola Tinubu as a “miracle worker,” claiming that his volume of commissioned projects within his first three years in office is unprecedented in Nigeria’s history. Speaking on behalf of the President at the inauguration of the Old Keffi Road—a project marking Tinubu’s three-year milestone—Akpabio emphasized the government’s success in developing infrastructure in satellite towns. He further encouraged Nigerians to evaluate the President’s performance based on his long-standing track record of delivering results, dating back to his tenure as the Governor of Lagos State, as the primary benchmark for the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the commissioning of the Old Keffi Road in the FCT, Senate President Godswill Akpabio highlighted the following points regarding President Tinubu’s administration:
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Unmatched Project Delivery: Akpabio stated that President Tinubu has commissioned more projects nationwide in his first three years than any previous Nigerian president.
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Impact on Infrastructure: He praised the “miracle” of development in satellite towns, specifically referencing projects in the Gaduwa district and Nasarawa State.
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2027 Election Benchmark: The Senate President urged voters to look at Tinubu’s history of results, starting from his time as Lagos State Governor, as a scorecard for the upcoming 2027 election.
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Call for Accountability: Akpabio proposed a new standard for elections where candidates are evaluated based on their proven record of work and tangible achievements.
As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and voluntary repatriation of its citizens, the Federal Government has organized a third evacuation flight from South Africa. The flight, operated by Air Peace, is scheduled to depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday, carrying 271 Nigerians back home. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the aircraft is expected to land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at approximately 5:30 am on Friday, July 3, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government’s voluntary repatriation program continues with a third evacuation flight from South Africa set to arrive in Nigeria.
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Departure: The flight will leave Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday.
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Arrival: The 271 returnees on board are scheduled to reach Lagos by 5:30 am on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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Purpose: This operation is part of the government’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens and facilitating their safe return to the country.
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U.S. Independence Day: Embassy And Consulate In Nigeria Announce Temporary Closure For Public Holiday!.
In honor of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced that they will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The U.S. mission shared this information via their official social media channels on Thursday. The Fourth of July holiday annually commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, marking the moment the thirteen American colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will observe the U.S. Independence Day holiday by closing their offices on Friday, July 3, 2026. This annual holiday, celebrated on July 4, commemorates the historic event in 1776 when the American colonies declared their separation from Great Britain. The closure was confirmed in an official statement released by the U.S. mission on Thursday.
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