During a luncheon held in Port Harcourt for candidates of the Rainbow Coalition, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike invited politicians currently aligned with Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara to reconcile and return to his coalition. Asserting that past presidential and gubernatorial elections in the state are settled, Wike stated that he has forgiven those who previously opposed him. He emphasized that his coalition is positioned to maintain power for the next eight years and warned that any expectations of an electoral upset are unfounded, as his group remains highly vigilant.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Administration Over Event Centre Access In separate developments, former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has denounced Minister Wike’s move to block his party from using an Abuja public event centre for its candidate affirmation process. Through his media office, Atiku characterized this restriction as a suppression of democratic rights and alleged that the Tinubu administration is leveraging state machinery to hinder opposition parties, reflecting a growing intolerance toward political opposition in the country.

Chidi Odinkalu, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, recently commented on the political challenges facing former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on this past Sunday, Odinkalu suggested that Omo-Agege likely did not anticipate his current situation during the 2018 controversy involving the Senate mace. Odinkalu highlighted that Omo-Agege has experienced a series of political setbacks over the last week, which include his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and losses in two separate senatorial primaries—one to a male opponent and one to a female opponent.

Reflecting on these events, Odinkalu offered the following observations:

• While noting that leadership is voluntary, he remarked that it is unfortunate when individuals seeking it for the “right reasons” face repeated denial.

• He claimed that when Omo-Agege was involved in the 2018 mace incident to demonstrate his dedication to the APC, he likely did not foresee the difficulties he is currently experiencing.

• Odinkalu acknowledged that Omo-Agege was arguably responsible for building the APC into a credible force within Delta State.

• He concluded by noting that these events serve as a sharp reminder that political power is temporary, particularly as he commented on how the current administration distributes rewards.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has officially refuted claims that he criticized President Bola Tinubu during a recent interview. Reports indicate that Tuggar labeled allegations of him questioning the President or his administration’s policies as false and misleading.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released on Sunday in Bauchi by his media aide, Abdulkadir Alkassim, it was clarified that the former minister’s comments, which were delivered in a Hausa-language interview, were distorted and removed from their original context. Alkassim emphasized the following:

• Tuggar maintains his loyalty to President Tinubu and remains dedicated to the success of the APC-led administration and the “Renewed Hope Agenda”.

• The minister did not criticize or question the President, and any contrary claims are a deliberate misrepresentation of his words.

• Tuggar’s remarks were specifically related to internal APC processes in Bauchi State, where he advocated for transparency, fairness, and open, competitive candidate selection.

• The former minister expressed concern regarding alleged efforts to manipulate the gubernatorial selection process in Bauchi State, arguing that all aspirants should have the opportunity to contest openly.

• Tuggar also highlighted his alignment with President Tinubu’s directive regarding the resignation of political appointees pursuing elective offices.

Ultimately, the statement asserted that Tuggar’s intentions were to bolster internal party democracy and unity. He remains firmly committed to supporting President Tinubu and advancing the administration’s goals for national prosperity and good governance.