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“PDP In Chaos, Democracy At Risk” — Dan Ulasi.
Dan Ulasi, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in Anambra State, has raised alarms over the deepening crisis within the opposition party, warning that the escalating internal feud poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Ulasi, a founding member of the PDP, expressed deep concern over what he described as the party’s descent into chaos, lamenting the loss of the “civility and loyalty” that once defined its leadership.
“I feel very emotional when PDP is discussed because back in 1998, I stood alongside the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme and others, while Atiku Abubakar stood on the other side, as we signed the formation of this party,” he said. “It is even more upsetting now that internal skirmishes have blown out of control.”
Ulasi criticised the current state of the party, noting that paranoia and hatred have replaced reasoned dialogue and that internal disputes have reached unprecedented levels.
“Democracy relies heavily on civility, and it seems civility has been lost—not just in PDP, but across the country. People no longer trust what the other says,” he said.
He also addressed recent court rulings and internal wrangling, emphasizing that the leadership of Abdurrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains legitimate despite competing claims.
“As of now, there is only one PDP led by Alhaja Abdurrahman Mohammed as national chairman and Senator Sam Ayo as national secretary. Sadly, the crisis is disheartening, especially when young governors resort to insulting colleagues—it is uncalled for,” he said.
Ulasi also criticised former PDP governors who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as opportunists prioritising personal gain over party loyalty.
“Virtually all PDP governors have moved to the APC, even when the party was united. These are people who have benefited from PDP as governors, senators, and in other positions, yet make decisions based on convenience rather than principles,” he said.
He further lamented the influence of money in politics, warning that the monetisation of loyalty is eroding the party’s founding ideals.
“If you give me two billion naira, I will give President Tinubu a run for his money. Unfortunately, I don’t have the kind of money people use in politics today,” he joked.
On governance issues, Ulasi expressed frustration with the lack of basic public services, blaming both leadership failures and systemic problems.
“Water is not running anywhere. Governors move 40 vehicles to attend functions in their own cities. The problem is fundamental; Nigeria’s challenges are both structural and systemic,” he said.
‘We Must Build Opposition to Challenge APC in 2027’
Despite his criticism, Ulasi offered cautious optimism about PDP’s future, urging younger politicians to take up leadership and revamp the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I am encouraging young men to come forward and do something better for this country. We must have an effective opposition to give President Tinubu a strong challenge,” he said.
He also praised the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for notable improvements in Abuja’s infrastructure.
“Compare 80 years of previous leadership with just two and a half years under Wike—you will see significant progress in the FCT,” Ulasi said.
He concluded by calling on PDP to rebuild, reconcile, and return to its democratic roots, warning that failure to do so could render the party politically irrelevant by the next general elections.
“Until things normalise and we know who is left in the party, it is difficult to say if PDP can challenge APC in 2027. But we must be prepared,” he said.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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