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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has adopted a set of strategic and actionable measures aimed at strengthening protection for children living in street situations and curbing child exploitation across the region. The resolutions were reached at the conclusion of a five-day Parliamentary Joint Committee meeting held in Freetown from April 7 to 11, […]

The forum of Local Government Chairmen of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of deepening economic hardship, failing on security, and pursuing policies that undermine democratic pluralism. Speaking on behalf of members of the forum, comprising PDP chairmen from each of the 20 […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Saturday launched a fierce attack on the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing the federal government of undermining Nigeria’s democratic foundations and worsening the socio-economic hardships faced by millions of citizens.

Tambuwal made the remarks shortly after the state congress of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto, where party leaders and supporters gathered to consolidate the party’s structures ahead of future political contests.

The former governor warned that Nigeria’s multiparty democratic system was increasingly under pressure, alleging that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was systematically weakening opposition parties to entrench political dominance.

“The APC-led government has destroyed opposition in this country,” Tambuwal declared.

“They have infected the Peoples Democratic Party, the Labour Party, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party. There is now a push for all parties to endorse President Tinubu as the sole candidate. That is not democracy.”

Addressing party faithful, Tambuwal described the ADC as an emerging political force capable of restoring balance to Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing that the party was gaining traction nationwide, with Sokoto playing a central role in its expansion.

“Sokoto remains the home of the ADC,” he said. “From here we will continue to mobilise, strengthen our structures and build unity that will propel the party to greater national relevance.”

He commended party stakeholders for successfully conducting what he described as transparent and orderly congresses from the grassroots to the state level, noting that the process demonstrated the party’s commitment to internal democracy.

“We have conducted successful congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels,” Tambuwal said. “I commend our leaders and members for their dedication and discipline throughout the process.”

Turning to national governance, the former governor accused the federal government of failing to confront Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, particularly insecurity, economic instability, and unemployment.

“The federal government has failed Nigerians in virtually all ramifications,” he stated. “What we see today is rising insecurity, deepening poverty, hunger, and increasing unemployment across the country.”

Tambuwal further alleged that the ruling party was already preparing to deploy financial resources to influence voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning Nigerians against trading their future for short-term inducements.

“They plan to deploy resources during the campaigns to buy votes,” he said. “But Nigerians must ask themselves if they are ready to sell their future and mortgage the destiny of the next generation.”

He also accused the administration of attempting to weaken dissenting voices and manipulate democratic institutions in ways that could disadvantage opposition parties.

“He presented himself as a democrat, but he is acting like a pseudo-democrat,” Tambuwal asserted.

“There are clear efforts to muzzle the opposition and influence key institutions, including the judiciary.”

Despite the challenges confronting opposition politics, Tambuwal insisted that democratic forces across the country would remain steadfast in defending Nigeria’s plural political system.

“We are standing firm, no shaking,” he declared. “We will continue to defend and sustain multiparty democracy in Nigeria.”

He expressed optimism that the ADC would consolidate its growing support base and emerge as a formidable alternative in the next electoral cycle.

“By the grace of God, we will win,” Tambuwal said confidently. “This time, no one will rig us out. We are determined to rescue Nigeria and restore hope to our people.”

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The Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, GAFDAN, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has insisted that Fulani herdsmen should not be held responsible for the deadly attack on Mbwelle village in Kwatas district of the council where over 20 people were killed including eight members of one family.

While there have been accusations and speculations that the perpetrators of the attack were members of a Fulani militia gang, the GAFDAN body has come out to exonerate its members, saying the attack was not carried out by them as there is no evidence pointing towards that to substantiate the allegations.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Bokkos Chairman of GAFDAN, Saleh Adamu, the group stated that it had, over the years, educated its members on the need to live peacefully with their host communities and resist any attempt to be drawn into conflicts, no matter the provocation.

While condemning the attack which he said was unfortunate and unwarranted, Adamu wondered why Fulani people should be accused when no one could prove with certainty that the attackers were Fulanis.

“I was surprised to hear about the attack, especially as the community had been enjoying relative peace. There had been no incidents to justify this,” Adamu said in the statement.

“But the allegations now are that the attackers were Fulani people and I wonder how they quickly arrived at such a conclusion even when there is no evidence to back it up.

“I will categorically say here that our people are not responsible for the attack in Mbwelle and in other parts of Plateau State.

“We have been holding meetings, and peace was gradually returning. This development is both unfortunate and condemnable.

“We do not yet know those responsible. We urge security agencies to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice,” Adamu insisted.

We are not responsible for attacks in Plateau communities – Fulani group insists

The Abia State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has elected Kalu Agu as its new State Chairman.

Agu emerged at the party’s state congress held in Umuahia, the State capital, on Saturday.

Other elected officials include Obinna Okey as Deputy State Chairman; Mrs Uwaoma Olenwengwa, Secretary, Mrs Francess Ogbonnaya as State Publicity Secretary among others.

The election was conducted through a voice vote following a motion moved by Longman Nwachukwu, and seconded by Uchenna Okogbue.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, the new ADC Chairman, Agu said the party was determined to win elections in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying that aggrieved members would be unified and reconciled.

“We will bring all members back to the drawing board and seek genuine peace and forgiveness. We will apologise to those we may have offended because a house divided against itself cannot stand,” he said.

Chairman of the Congress Committee, Fredrick Onwe, said the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines. He expressed confidence in the party’s growing strength in Abia State.

He condemned the actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC against ADC national leadership, maintaining that the opposition party would forge ahead with its constitutional activities.

ADC elects new executives in Abia, promises to reconcile aggrieved members

Many have been killed in Bunkasau village under Zarummai ward of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident happened on Friday night by when armed bandits stormed the village.

A source told DAILY POST that the attackers invaded the village in large number of about 80 on motorcycles, sporadically shot at residents and abducted several people, mostly women. They also left with livestock belonging to villagers.

One of the villagers who pleaded not to be mentioned for security reasons said the attack occurred late night.

He explained that residents are still searching for missing persons after the attack.

He said, “l call on the federal and Zamfara governments to come to intervene by deploying security personnel to our area to restore peace.”

Zamfara state police spokesman, DSP Yazid Abubakar confirmed the incident, saying he could not ascertain the number of casualties.

He stated that the command has deployed adequate personnel to the area to restore normalcy and urged the communities to always cooperate by providing accurate information on the movement of bandits for prompt response.

Armed bandits kill many, abduct others in Zamfara village

The Abdulrahaman Mohammed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is back in control of the national secretariat of the party in Abuja,almost five months after it was sealed by the police.

Wadata House, as the building is popularly called,was unsealed yesterday for the resumption of party activities therein.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,who confirmed the development  said the Legacy House also owned by the PDP was similarly unsealed and handed over to the leadership of the party.

The two buildings were sealed in November following a clash over the leadership of the party between the Tanimu Turaki led group and the Wike backed Caretaker Committee.

A Federal High Court in Abuja recently declared the Ibadan national convention that produced the Turaki-led national executive committee illegal.

The court also asked the police to unseal the properties  and hand them over to the Abdulrahaman Mohammed led-NWC.

Jungudo Mohammed  said the properties were handed over to Alhaji  Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara and the national secretary Senator Samuel Anyawu in “full compliance with court orders.”

He commended the police for their ” professionalism and adherence to the rule of law.”

He, however, warned that the PDP would “ not condone any act capable of causing obstruction, disruption, or breach of peace at the secretariat again.”

He advised individuals and groups to “conduct themselves within the bounds of the law, as security agencies have been duly alerted to take necessary action against violators.”

The reopening of the properties did not go down well with the  Turaki led faction of the party.

It accused the police of   aiding the takeover of the party secretariat by the Wike backed National Working Committee by reopening the building.

National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Comrade Ini Ememobong said in a statement that reopening the secretariat was contemptuous as the court order relied upon by the police for their action is already before the Court of Appeal.

He said:”It is on record that the judgment by Justice Abdulmalik that the police force is allegedly acting under has been appealed, and the police, as a party in that matter, is fully aware and has been served. “By their action, they have tampered with the res and that can render the judgment of the Court of Appeal nugatory, when it is eventually given. It is most shameful that those entrusted with protecting the law are those disobeying the law.

“While it is not surprising that the Police is acting in a clearly partisan manner, we were hopeful that they would act differently under the command of the new Inspector General of Police.

“From the inception of this imbroglio, the officers of the police force have consistently acted in a manner that leaves no one in doubt as to their support for the Wike-backed APC apologists and have continued to double down on their partisan interventions.

“As law-abiding citizens, we admonish our members to continue to maintain peace and not undertake any activity capable of breaching public peace, while we promise to take all necessary steps within the ambit of the law to protect the rights and privileges of the genuine members of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“The public should be assured that we are hopeful that soon this dark cloud of state-sponsored persecution and one-party compulsory drive will end and true democratic experience will return, in the interest of preserving the republic.

“Though pains may tarry in the night, joy and liberation will certainly come in the morning. Let us therefore bear this night with the hope that surely the morning is en route.”

The African Democratic Congress in Ogun State, ADC, has insisted that it remains united, structured, and committed to democratic principles.

This was contained in a statement by the party’s factional chairman, Femi Soluade, on Saturday.

DAILY POST reports that Soluade during the party’s state executive congress chaired by Moshood Salvador, at its secretariat was returned as chairman with Babatunde Adedeji as his Deputy and Agbebiyi Olusoji as the secretary, alongside other members of the State Executive Committee.

The party during the swearing-in ceremony administered by the state legal adviser, Femi Aina, asserted that it has come to stay and will continue to grow stronger across all levels in the state.

However, DAILY POST reports that there was another state congress held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library on Saturday.

The congress which also claimed to be the David Mark-led faction of the party, elected Emmanuel Famojuro as the new chairman.

Addressing the gathering, the chairman of the congress committee, Olatunji Soyinka, presented an harmonized list of the new executives, which he said reflected the agreement and decisions of all party leaders and sections of the ADC.

Reacting to this, Soluade described it as a kangaroo election, opining that it did not follow the constitutional procedure of the party, screened aspirants nor adhere to established guidelines.

“As such, the outcome of that assembly is null, void, and of no effect whatsoever” he added.

Meanwhile, the party implored all aggrieved members and stakeholders to sheath their swords and join hands with the duly recognized leadership to build a formidable and progressive party for the benefit of all.

Ogun ADC remains united, structured – Chairman, Soluade

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Concerns are growing over the preparedness for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, as reports of resignations and defections continue to surface within political circles.

The situation has drawn attention to Governor Ademola Adeleke, with observers pointing to what they describe as slow campaign coordination and limited visible activity ahead of the polls.

Although, the Independent National Electoral Commission has already signaled the start of campaigns, the governor is yet to announce a Director General for his re-election bid, raising questions among stakeholders.

Speaking on the development, Yusuf Adegboye, Convener of the Osun Accord Liberation Movement, said in a statement issued on Saturday that, “The Accord Party is in a critical moment and there is no clear direction. People are confused. The silence is dangerous.”

Adegboye also warned that going into an election without a defined campaign structure could signal deeper issues.

“You cannot go into an election of this magnitude without a campaign structure. Failure to appoint a DG at this stage signals deep internal cracks,” he added.

Adding to the concerns is the resignation of Hon. Osunrotimi Ifeoluwa, a board member of the Osun State Council for Arts and Culture.

In his resignation letter dated April 10, 2026, he wrote, “I am writing to formally resign from my position as board member. I believed I was assigned this position to serve the people of Osun State and my constituency, but there is nothing to write home about. No empowerment, not a single opportunity coming out from the ministry to my constituency people.”

He added that despite their support during the last election, they hardly enjoy anything.

Meanwhile, there are increasing reports that some party members and appointees are leaving or aligning with other political platforms.

A source familiar with the situation said the trend is causing unease within the ruling camp.

“There is no coordination anymore. People are leaving because they don’t see a future here,” the source said.

Osun election: Resignation, defections deepen concerns over Accord Party readiness