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Indicted Ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams Touches Down In Nigeria, Meets Betta Edu & Senator Omisore
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited Abuja to meet with former Osun State Deputy Governor and APC chieftain, Senator Iyiola Omisore, at his residence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Omisore, who recently lost in the APC primaries in Osun State, shared news of the visit on his Facebook page.
Adams, a former police officer and the 111th Mayor of New York City, was indicted in late 2024 on multiple charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy related to campaign financing. Prosecutors alleged he accepted illegal contributions, including from foreign nationals, and engaged in questionable financial transactions. The indictment sparked FBI raids and led to the resignation of close allies, weakening his administration.
However, in April 2025, a federal judge dismissed all charges with prejudice, preventing them from being refiled. Adams described the ruling as vindication, though the political fallout effectively ended his tenure. His visit to Nigeria is his first known international engagement since leaving office.
Meeting With Betta Edu
Adams also met with former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, at her Abuja residence on Sunday. Discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria–US collaboration in security, humanitarian response, health, and economic development.
Edu said the engagement provided a platform to present Nigeria’s security realities from a citizen-centered perspective. “Beyond security, the United States should support health, humanitarian services, education, and other critical sectors to ensure more durable solutions to insecurity,” she said. She also urged Adams to use his global network to attract investments, grants, and development funding to Nigeria.
On health, Edu highlighted Nigeria’s push toward Universal Health Coverage and warned that high out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to drive poverty. Regarding the economy, she noted that Nigeria was stabilizing and open to mutually beneficial investments.
Adams acknowledged the contributions of Nigerians to New York City, home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora communities globally. “You are Nigerian-American, not American-Nigerian,” he said, encouraging diaspora members to stay connected to their roots and support Nigeria’s development. He pledged to mobilize investment opportunities and development funding while promoting diaspora involvement in initiatives to reduce insecurity and poverty.
During the visit, Edu presented Adams with locally made souvenirs, including Adire fabrics, symbolizing Nigerian hospitality and cultural pride.
Edu’s Past Controversy
Edu’s political career has been turbulent. Appointed minister in August 2023 at age 37, she later faced allegations that ₦585 million earmarked for vulnerable groups was transferred into a private account. President Bola Tinubu suspended her in January 2024 and ordered an investigation. The EFCC probed the matter, and civil society groups demanded transparency. Although she was not immediately dismissed, mounting pressure eventually led to her exit from office.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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