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“Peter Obi Loyalists Ready For Any Battle, Not Afraid Of Jonathan – Umeh”.
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Victor Umeh, has stated that supporters of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, are not threatened by speculations suggesting former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Umeh, Jonathan’s alleged ambition would neither reduce Obi’s growing support base nor affect his chances in the next general election.
The senator made the remarks during an appearance on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme.
Responding to claims that Jonathan’s possible return to active politics could unsettle Obi’s camp, Umeh dismissed the suggestion, insisting that every prominent politician commands his own loyal supporters.
He stressed that Obi’s popularity and political movement have continued to expand since the 2023 election.
“We are not worried at all. Why should we be afraid? There is no reason for fear,” he said.
He added, “Every political figure has followers and supporters. What Peter Obi currently has is enough to make a strong impact again in 2027 and even win the election.”
Umeh maintained that the former Anambra State governor had built a formidable political structure that would not be shaken by the emergence of another aspirant.
The senator further revealed that Obi had consulted Jonathan several times regarding his political plans before rumours surfaced about the former president’s possible return to the race.
According to him, Jonathan never disclosed any intention of contesting the presidency during those discussions.
“Obi met with him several times, not just once, and at no point did Jonathan say he wanted to run for president,” Umeh stated.
He, however, acknowledged that Jonathan remained constitutionally qualified to contest if he so desired.
Despite that, Umeh insisted Obi’s political influence and support were still increasing.
“His supporters are not reducing; they are multiplying,” he added.
Umeh also defended Obi’s pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.
According to him, a committed and visionary leader would not require more than four years to reposition the country and place it on the path of development.
“Four years is enough for a serious-minded leader to reset Nigeria, provide proper direction and place the country on the path of genuine progress and development,” he said.
The senator noted that Nigerians were yearning for leaders who would fulfil their promises and rebuild public trust in governance.
“People want a government that keeps to its word. When leaders promise something, Nigerians want to see them deliver,” he added.
Umeh also described Obi as one of the most prudent and financially disciplined politicians he had encountered.
He said Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State demonstrated his ability to manage public funds responsibly.
According to him, Obi remained “the most prudent and fiscally disciplined politician” he had worked with.
Defending Obi’s tenure as governor, Umeh said, “His best was good enough for the period he served.”
He added that Obi’s reputation for accountability and financial discipline continued to strengthen public confidence in his leadership ability.
Speaking on the lingering crisis in the Labour Party, Umeh alleged that certain individuals within the party were collaborating with forces linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the opposition.
He said the internal challenges within the Labour Pa
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have allegedly been denied access to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The ADC delegation included the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and Secretary of the ADC Manifesto and Policy Committee, Salihu Lukman.
The party leaders were said to have visited the ICPC facility in Abuja in an attempt to meet El-Rufai but were reportedly denied entry. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as of Friday afternoon.
The development comes days after the ICPC dismissed claims that El-Rufai was being denied access to food, family members, and medical care while in detention.
At a press briefing, ICPC spokesperson Okor Odey described the allegations as “false and misleading.”
He explained that visitors are allowed into ICPC detention facilities between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., noting that El-Rufai’s wife reportedly arrived outside approved visiting hours.
Odey also stated that authorised visitors, including family members, lawyers, and medical personnel, are granted access under supervision.
However, the El-Rufai family had earlier alleged that the former governor was denied access to his personal doctors despite a Kaduna High Court order granting him unrestricted access to legal and medical practitioners.
They further claimed that the ICPC’s in-house doctor had recommended further medical evaluation before access was allegedly restricted.
A family member said, “When you see a doctor and you run tests, you are expected to see the doctor back so that he explains what the problem is.”
El-Rufai’s second wife, Hasiat, also alleged, “He was denied access to the doctor.”
The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has appealed to the State Commissioner of Police to order the immediate release of a party supporter allegedly being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released on Friday, Akande alleged that the party member, identified as Owoeye Muyiwa, had been in custody for three days following an alleged directive linked to Senator Francis Fadahunsi through his police orderly.
According to him, Muyiwa, who is said to support Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and is a member of the Accord Party, was reportedly arrested after placing a billboard of the governor within his family compound.
The party further alleged that the detention may be connected to Muyiwa’s alleged refusal to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite repeated pressure and invitations from Senator Fadahunsi.
Akande also claimed that attempts were made to link Muyiwa to the vandalisation of APC billboards in the area.
He noted that individuals allegedly brought forward to identify the suspect told investigators they did not see him vandalising any billboard, thereby clearing him of the accusation.
Despite this, the Accord chairman said Muyiwa has remained in custody at the State CID without any evidence directly tying him to a crime.
According to the statement, officers at the CID were said to have informed concerned persons that only the Commissioner of Police could approve his release.
Akande described the continued detention as intimidation and harassment allegedly targeted at Accord Party members and supporters in Ijesaland.
He therefore urged the Commissioner of Police to ensure Muyiwa’s immediate and unconditional release, insisting that no citizen should be detained for political reasons or for exercising their lawful rights.
He also called on the Inspector General of Police, the Owa Obokun Palace, and relevant democratic institutions within and outside Nigeria to take note of what he described as growing violations of citizens’ rights in Ijesaland.
Akande stressed that democracy must be protected and that citizens must be allowed to freely express their political choices without fear of intimidation or harassment.
One of the governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Salihu Girei, who took part in the party’s primary election held on Thursday, has rejected what he described as his unexplained omission from the exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a complaint letter made available to journalists on Friday evening, Girei said he complied with all party guidelines, including appearing before the screening committee and participating fully in the screening process.
“However, to my utmost surprise, I discovered that the list released by the committee responsible for conducting the primary election omitted my name entirely without any explanation or stated reason,” he stated.
He explained that after his screening, he was neither informed of any disqualification nor any adverse decision affecting his eligibility, adding that he was also not invited to appear before the Post-Screening Appeal Committee.
“Therefore, throughout the process, there was nothing whatsoever to indicate that I had been disqualified or was otherwise excluded from participation in the primary election,” he added.
Girei argued that the omission raises serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in the party’s internal democratic process, insisting that he was denied the chance to participate in the contest.
He further appealed to the National Chairman through the Adamawa State APC Appeal Committee to intervene by reviewing the circumstances surrounding his exclusion, reinstating his name on a revised list of cleared aspirants, and ordering a fresh primary election to ensure fairness.
His complaint was made public just hours after the APC announced Ahmed Tijani Galadima as the winner of the Adamawa governorship primary election.
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