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BREAKING: Jonathan Sends Message To Fubara, Wike Amid Rivers Crisis
BREAKING: Jonathan Sends Message To Fubara, Wike Amid Rivers Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is currently serving as the FCT Minister, to de-escalate the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Jonathan’s call for peace came as he arrived in Port Harcourt to inaugurate the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari Road construction project, which aims to connect the city with various coastal Ijaw communities…….CONTINUE READING
During the inauguration ceremony, Jonathan emphasized the importance of unity between outgoing and incoming governors for the benefit of the state. He highlighted that the current political crisis in Rivers would not contribute to its development and stressed that cooperation between Fubara and Wike is essential for the progress and prosperity of the state.
“Outgoing governors and incoming governors must know that they work together for the collective interest of the state, and that is critical,” Jonathan stated. He added, “In the case of Rivers, Honourable Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Sim Fubara must work together to develop the lands and people of Rivers State. The tension will not help.”
Jonathan warned that destabilizing Rivers State would have detrimental effects not only on the Niger Delta region but also on the entire country, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in Nigeria. “Rivers State is very critical in this country. Rivers State is the heart of the Niger Delta. If River State is destabilized, the whole country will be destabilized,” he said.
Before the current political turmoil, Jonathan was not widely seen as an ally of Wike and his political faction. However, Governor Fubara has been seeking to build alliances with individuals holding different political views than Wike to bolster his own political group.
This call for unity from Jonathan comes at a crucial time, as Rivers State navigates its political landscape and aims for continued development and stability.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from Nigeria, calling it a dangerous violation of the Nigerian Constitution. In a statement issued on Tuesday by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party challenged the legality of the President’s prolonged stay abroad.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Constitutional Violation: Under Section 145 of the Constitution, a president going on vacation for up to 21 days must formally transmit a written declaration to the National Assembly leadership, allowing the Vice-President to act. The ADC noted that President Tinubu has exceeded this 21-day limit since departing on August 30 without transferring power.
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Rejection of Proxies: The party dismissed the Presidency’s defense that Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume could represent the President, stating that SGF status does not confer presidential or constitutional authority.
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No “Working Vacation”: The ADC rejected the notion of a “working vacation,” arguing that Nigeria is a constitutional democracy rather than a private enterprise managed remotely via phone calls and press statements.
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The Paris-UNGA Irony: The party slammed it as a “national disgrace” that French President Emmanuel Macron left France to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, while President Tinubu remained behind vacationing in Paris.
“President Tinubu cannot be vacationing in Paris while President Macron is in New York representing France and expect Nigerians to accept that it is okay for their President to continue to hang around in a country after the host has left to attend to more important things,” the party stated.
The ADC has formally challenged the Presidency and the National Assembly to clarify who is currently exercising executive powers and under what constitutional provision.
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The Subsidy Debate Explodes: Kwankwaso Confirms NDC Will Ease Nigerians’ Fuel Pain Through Alternative Regimes!.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy on his inauguration day, stating that the policy has plunged Nigeria into severe economic turmoil.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television, Kwankwaso revealed that an incoming NDC administration would reintroduce the fuel subsidy under a new framework. He emphasized that there are alternative methods to provide relief to citizens without reverting to the old, inefficient system.
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Alternative Subsidy Model: The NDC plans to bring back fuel support in a modified way to ease the financial burden on Nigerians.
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Refinery Development: Kwankwaso stressed that if private business owners can successfully build refineries, the government should be fully capable of doing the same.
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Commitment to Lower Prices: The party is fully dedicated to implementing policies that will drive down the cost of petroleum products across the nation.
“We’re bringing back fuel subsidy in our own way. There are so many ways to do that. Now we have a refinery built by a businessman and I am sure more will be built,” Kwankwaso stated. “We in the NDC will do all it takes to put the price of oil down.”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has successfully resolved the political and religious tensions that once surrounded the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Wike reflected on the 2023 general elections, admitting that the same-faith ticket initially caused deep concerns, prompting all of his own children to support the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. However, he noted that public perception has since shifted, with many realizing that the initial fears were misplaced.
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Shifting Public Sentiment: Wike stated that the intense religious campaigns and anxieties surrounding the ticket have dissipated, noting that people who were previously carried away by identity politics no longer view it as a problem.
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Dismissal of Peter Obi’s 2027 Prospects: The FCT Minister asserted that Peter Obi—whom he referenced as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)—cannot win the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
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Political Verdict on Tinubu: Praising the administration’s current standing, Wike concluded that President Tinubu has effectively put the Muslim-Muslim ticket controversy to rest through governance.
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