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“The Mistake Of 2023 Will Not Be Repeated” — Wike Sends Strong 2027 Warning.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that the political missteps made in Rivers State during the 2023 general elections will not be repeated ahead of the 2027 polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, Wike made the declaration on Tuesday during visits to Akuku-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas, stressing the importance of acknowledging mistakes and taking deliberate steps to correct them. His remarks come amid renewed political tension with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike stated that leadership demands honesty and courage to admit errors, noting that decisions taken in the 2023 elections would not be replicated in 2027. He declared that political alignment and voting patterns in the state would change in the next general election cycle.
The minister also reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, despite lingering tensions with some leaders of the All Progressives Congress. He accused certain political figures of misleading Governor Fubara and violating a key political agreement reached during the height of the Rivers political crisis.
Wike maintained that the agreement, endorsed by prominent stakeholders including former Governor Peter Odili, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and leaders of major political parties, must be respected. He warned that political commitments should not be treated lightly, describing attempts to misrepresent the accord as reckless and capable of destabilising the state.
Describing Rivers State as a strategic political force in the South-South region, Wike urged leaders to uphold truth and fairness in addressing sensitive political issues. He recalled failed attempts by some factions to dismantle the Peoples Democratic Party structure during a past convention, noting that subsequent developments exposed the futility of such actions.
The FCT minister reiterated that his political choices are guided by principles of equity, justice, and fairness rather than personal ambition or party loyalty. He commended the people of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area for their consistent support and praised President Tinubu for appointing Rivers indigenes into key federal positions, describing the move as evidence of sincerity and respect for agreements.
At the event, Chairman of the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress, George Sekibo, criticised Governor Fubara, pledging continued support for Wike. Boma Iyaye, Executive Director of Finance at the Niger Delta Development Commission, also assured the minister of the backing of the Ogu/Bolo people, while the council chairman, Vincent Nemieboka, highlighted developmental projects attracted to the area through Wike’s influence.
The gathering, which drew political leaders, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders, featured cultural displays in honour of the FCT minister and his delegation.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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