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Atiku, Amaechi, Others Face Screening As ADC Presidential Race Heats Up.
The Presidential Screening Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened three presidential aspirants seeking the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the exercise took place on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, where former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, economist and ex-banker Muhammed Hayatu-Deen, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi appeared before the panel.
The three aspirants are expected to contest for the party’s presidential ticket on May 25.
Party insiders said consultations are ongoing among leaders and the aspirants to reach a consensus candidate and avoid the cost and logistics of holding direct primaries.
The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party has not yet decided on the mode of primary it will adopt.
A source within the party disclosed that discussions are still ongoing to ensure a smooth resolution, adding that failure to reach agreement may force the party to conduct a direct primary.
Amaechi Speaks On Consensus Plan
Speaking after his screening, Rotimi Amaechi said he would accept a consensus arrangement if it is transparent and involves all aspirants.
He clarified that he did not purchase the party’s nomination forms to become a running mate to anyone, stressing his readiness to contest fairly.
The former Rivers State governor said his record in office would serve as part of his campaign strength, while blaming insecurity and unemployment on systemic failures.
Hayatu-Deen Calls For Issue-Based Leadership
Muhammed Hayatu-Deen, also speaking after the exercise, expressed confidence in the ADC, describing it as a credible platform capable of challenging the ruling party.
He said Nigeria could no longer continue with leadership lacking direction, citing rising poverty, insecurity, and unemployment.
He pledged to focus his campaign on economic recovery, job creation, reduced cost of living, and restoring national stability.
Atiku Presents Reform Blueprint
Although Atiku Abubakar did not speak directly after the screening, a statement from his media office said he presented an economic and security reform agenda during the exercise.
The statement said his plan focuses on job creation, private sector growth, fiscal discipline, and restoring investor confidence.
On security, Atiku reportedly proposed intelligence-driven operations, improved inter-agency coordination, and stronger political will to tackle insecurity nationwide.
The screening committee was chaired by Liyel Imoke, with members including C.I.D. Maduabum, Lawal Batagarawa, Bode Ayorinde, Nnena Elendu-Ukeje, David Salifu, and Abubakar Ali Ciroma.
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director-General of Media and Communications to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, stated during a radio interview that Nigeria Democratic Congress chieftain Buba Galadima is responsible for the stagnation and near-failure of Kwankwasiyya Movement leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s political career, forcing him to drift between political parties. Bature labeled Galadima a political opportunist and “wanderer” from Bade who relies on Abuja patronage and shifts allegiance among presidential candidates rather than contributing to actual movement growth. To support his argument, Bature contrasted Kwankwaso’s situation with that of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that Buhari only achieved electoral success after cutting ties with Galadima and aligning with Bola Tinubu. Furthermore, Bature criticized Kwankwaso for overlooking Galadima’s political history and falling victim to his failures while remaining loyal to multiple figures, including Atiku Abubakar and President Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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THE ULTIMATE SHAKE-UP: IGP Disu Elevates Top Brass With Sweeping Promotions Across The Force!.
Following recent promotions, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu decorated 30 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force—specifically 13 as Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 as Commissioners of Police—during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Addressing the newly elevated officers, the IGP challenged them to maintain absolute integrity, professionalism, and discipline while steering clear of corruption and abuse of office. He emphasized the importance of leading by example with a blend of firmness and humanity, caring for subordinate personnel, building a modern, intelligence-driven force, and mentoring upcoming officers with patience and honesty. Furthermore, Disu recognized the sacrifices made by the officers’ families through demanding postings and urged the honorees to embrace their responsibilities with humility, pride, and a commitment to inspiring the next generation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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THE FINAL HOURS: Former Security Chief Unveils Chilling Secrets Surrounding Sani Abacha’s Sudden Death!.
A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has offered a fresh account of the circumstances surrounding the death of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abacha, who ruled Nigeria from November 1993 until his death in June 1998, died while still in office, an incident that has remained the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories for decades.
In his new book, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, former Department of State Services (DSS) Assistant Director Dennis Amachree provides a new perspective on the death of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha. Amachree, who was serving as Assistant Director of Operations and Intelligence in Lagos at the time, refutes decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the 1998 event.
According to Amachree, a woman described as Abacha’s girlfriend, accompanied by her younger sister, a pharmacist, arrived at the Aso Rock Guest House in the early hours of the morning. After her sister left, the girlfriend was alone with Abacha when he reportedly suffered a coitus-induced cardiac arrest. In a panic, she left the guest house, told the soldier on duty that Abacha had requested a vehicle, and returned to her hotel. From there, she and her sister flew to Lagos.
Security officials subsequently launched a search for the women. Amachree, contacted by the Director of Operations at DSS headquarters, led a team that located the girlfriend in the Ogudu area of Lagos. He personally interrogated her, and she reportedly stated, “I did not kill him; he died on top of me,” maintaining that Abacha died from a sudden medical emergency. Amachree asserts that this account, based on the pharmacist’s testimony, is the definitive version of events and debunks other theories, such as poisoning or the involvement of foreign women. Abacha’s death occurred a month before that of political prisoner Moshood Abiola. Amachree’s account is his recollection and has not been independently verified.
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