The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially declared as fake the list currently circulating online that claims to reveal the winners of its recent primary elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka clarified that the party has not yet published any official results.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Official Procedures for Candidates To ensure clarity, the party outlined the standard process for confirming successful aspirants:

• The APC will notify successful candidates directly through its established, official communication channels.

• Certificates of Return will be issued to these candidates only after they have been formally notified.

• The party has urged members, stakeholders, and the public to disregard any unauthorized reports, emphasizing that such claims are false and should not be treated as official information.

APC Responds to Peter Obi’s Allegations In separate political developments, Dr. George Agbakahi, an APC chieftain in the South-East, has strongly rejected claims by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi that there is a plot to block his candidacy for the 2027 election. Dr. Agbakahi labeled the allegations as “baseless, unfortunate, and politically motivated”.

• Agbakahi challenged the need for credible evidence, stating that any accusations of executive interference in the electoral process must be supported by verifiable proof.

• He noted that there is no public evidence suggesting that the Federal Government or the Presidency is attempting to prevent qualified opposition figures from participating in the 2027 race.

• Addressing concerns regarding the Nigeria Democratic Congress, he clarified that the party’s current legal challenges are the result of internal political disputes rather than government action, and he reminded the public that the Nigerian judiciary remains an independent body where parties can seek legal redress.

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The National Assembly is scheduled to transmit the Constitution Alteration Bill regarding the creation of state police to the 36 state Houses of Assembly this week. This legislative action follows the bill’s passage in the Senate, with the next constitutional step requiring approval from at least 24 state assemblies before the bill can be forwarded to President Bola Ti....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Legislative Process and Consultation Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, confirmed that state speakers and governors are prepared to receive the bill following their engagement during the Senate’s consideration process. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele emphasized that the bill, which secured 84 out of 109 votes in the Senate—a 77.06% approval rate—is a product of rigorous, multi-tiered consultations involving the executive branch, state governors, speakers, and police leadership.

Key Provisions and Perspectives The proposed amendment aims to implement a dual policing structure:

• Structure: States will be empowered to create and maintain their own police services.

• National Security: The Nigeria Police Force will continue to manage national security issues, including terrorism, cybercrime, border security, and arms trafficking.

• Safeguards: The bill includes protections against potential abuse, specifically prohibiting state police from targeting individuals or groups based on criticism of government authorities.

Stakeholder Reactions The proposal has generated varied responses from political stakeholders:

• Supporters: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia lauded the passage as a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s security architecture. The Labour Party (LP) also expressed support, noting that the bill would encourage community-based policing.

• Opponents: The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has expressed opposition, raising concerns regarding the timing and the credibility of the legislative process.

• Senate Stance: Senate Leader Bamidele maintained that the initiative is driven by critical national security needs rather than political agendas, urging opposition parties to provide

nubu for his assent.

The Senate has defended its recent approval of the Constitution Alteration Bill aimed at establishing state police, emphasizing that the initiative is a response to urgent national security demands rather than political motives. The bill, which passed on Wednesday following a support vote from more than two-thirds of the senators, was framed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday as a “child of necessity” and a result of national consensus.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Consultation and Broad Support According to Bamidele, the proposal was developed through extensive consultations conducted by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. Key aspects of the legislative process include:

• The Senate consulted extensively with various stakeholders, including the Executive, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), state assembly speakers, police leadership, and others.

• At every stage of the consultation process, stakeholders largely embraced the bill, citing the stark security realities currently facing the country.

• The bill garnered bipartisan support in both chambers of the National Assembly.

• Opposition party members from the PDP, ADC, NDC, and Labour Party supported the bill in the interest of national stability rather than partisan concerns.

• In the Senate, 84 out of 109 members voted in favor of the bill, representing a 77.06 percent approval rating.

Call for Constructive Engagement Bamidele urged opposition parties to move beyond disagreement and provide constructive input on national security. He noted that political differences should not prevent parties from supporting reforms intended to foster peace and stability across the nation.