Human rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has vowed that the party will adopt a tougher approach ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Yesufu declared that the NDC would be both refined and rugged, insisting that no group or individual had a “monopoly of madness.”

She warned that the party would not tolerate intimidation or attacks against its members, adding that supporters would stand their ground whenever they were threatened.

Naija News reports that she made the declaration on Thursday following an attack on NDC supporters ahead of the party’s town hall meeting at the Classic Event Centre in the Oregun area of Lagos State.

According to Yesufu, the political campaign was not solely about the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, but belonged to everyone supporting the movement.

She said, “In 2023 we were refined, in 2027 we will be refined and rugged. Nobody has monopoly of madness and anybody wey say him dey crase we go send am go psychiatric hospital. We are not slaves, we are citizens. This campaign is not Peter Gregory Obi campaign, it is our campaign.”

Recall that the NDC town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos State, turned violent after suspected political thugs invaded the venue and attacked party supporters.

According to The Cable, the attackers, who were armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, disrupted the event and forced participants to flee for safety.

Chairs and other items at the venue were reportedly scattered during the attack.

The incident allegedly left some supporters injured and several vehicles damaged. A journalist covering the event was also reportedly assaulted, while his recording equipment was taken.

The confrontation later spread to Kudirat Abiola Way, disrupting traffic before police operatives arrived and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

The Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, has died at the age of 50.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Traditional rulers from the six states in Nigeria’s Southwest have rejected any move to return the presidency to the North in 2027, declaring their support for the continuation of the rotational presidency arrangement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The monarchs also endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They maintained that rotational presidency was necessary to ensure fairness, equity, political stability and national cohesion between the Northern and Southern regions of the country.

News reports that the traditional rulers made their position known in a communiqué issued on Thursday after a meeting of the Council of Obas and Traditional Rulers of the Southwest.

The meeting was held at the Oke-Aremo Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The monarchs deliberated on governance, security, economic development and other issues affecting Nigeria and the Southwest region.

A 10-paragraph communiqué issued at the end of the meeting was read by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, alongside the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, and the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Aladesanmi.

The council also expressed support for the policies, economic reforms and infrastructure development initiatives of the Tinubu administration.

It described continuity in leadership as important to sustaining the Federal Government’s development agenda, adding that the administration’s efforts to address the country’s challenges deserved support.

The monarchs urged traditional rulers across the Southwest to mobilise residents in their communities to support government policies and programmes aimed at promoting economic growth, stability and social development.

On security, the council endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a strategic step towards strengthening internal security.

It also called on traditional rulers to sensitise young people across the region to take advantage of employment and service opportunities that could arise from the initiative.

Regarding the economy, the monarchs backed the Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, arguing that their reintroduction could undermine long-term economic growth and fiscal sustainability.

The council further called for stronger cooperation between the Southwest and other regions, particularly Northern Nigeria, to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence.

According to the monarchs, the rotational presidency arrangement has played a significant role in sustaining political stability, inclusiveness and national cohesion over the years.

The communiqué stated, “The rotational arrangement should be sustained and the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria in the next electoral cycle, in line with the spirit of power rotation that has helped preserve peace and stability in the country.”

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the traditional rulers called for peaceful, free and credible polls, while condemning electoral violence, intimidation, vote-buying and other forms of malpractice.

They urged politicians and citizens to uphold democratic principles before, during and after the elections.

The monarchs also commended Tinubu for approving the establishment of new military brigades in Oyo and Ekiti states, noting that the development would strengthen the region’s security structure and improve the protection of lives and property.

They further praised the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the Southwest and other parts of the country, saying the projects could improve economic activities, connectivity and national development.

The council resolved to continue holding regular consultations on matters concerning the welfare, security and development of the Southwest and Nigeria at large.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, good governance and national unity, while urging Nigerians to remain law-abiding and work together towards a prosperous and secure country.

No fewer than 22 monarchs from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states attended the meeting.

Among those present were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi; and Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladewusi.

Others included the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Hastrup; Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin; Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasq Adenugba; Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye; Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Aladesanmi; and Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi.