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North Central APC Commends Tinubu for Proposed NEC Meeting, National Convention

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From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu for heeding their call to convene the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party towards planning for the national convention.

The Forum Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Mandung Zazzaga who was also a member of the Presidential Campaign Council in the last election explained that the NEC meeting is a stepping stone towards the convention which they have been looking forward to ventilate some of their grievances in the party, especially from the North Central region which is a solid bedrock of the party.

He stated this while speaking with Journalists on Wednesday in Jos the Plateau State capital.

The Forum’s Chairman disclosed that President Tinubu through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila to Umar Ganduje has canvassed for the meeting to be slated for September, a move he noted is commendable.

“The President, in the letter, is opting for either September 8 or September 19 for the NEC meeting. We want to commend President Bola Tinubu for calling the NEC meeting of the APC this coming September.

“This has been our long term cry of the North Central APC so that many issues concerning the party can be addressed, and so that we can equally table our grievances from the North Central region and get it addressed before we forge ahead and intensify our plans ahead of the 2027 election.” Zazzaga noted

“So the letter calling for the meeting from the President through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to plan out the convention before the end of the year is a welcome development. This shows the President has listened to our call.

“Our role in APC from the North Central perspective right from the 2015 election to the 2023 election was very critical towards the success of the party at the polls.

“Hence, we will not spare any effort to pursue our cause and do things that will generally uplift the North Central zone, while we will continue to deepen our loyalty to the APC in general and continue working for the success of the party in one way or the other.” He assured

The Forum Chairman noted that beside the strong contribution of the North Central to the development and sustenance of the APC over the years, as well as the tremendous support they gave to the emergence of President Bola Tinubu as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the region has also delivered five governors for the APC out of the six states in the North Central region.

“Apart from Plateau State which is of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara, Niger, Benue, Kogi and Nasarawa State is of the APC, and therefore the North Central region has made a strong statement on its achievement for the party and therefore deserves to be listened to and given its due respect and request.

“And our demand from the North Central is a well-known fact. The North Central APC Forum along with various leaders and chieftains of the APC from the region have been intensifying push for the zoning of the National Chairmanship position of the party to the region, because that position is well deserved by the region owing to its contribution and it is our constitutional right, as well as the party arrangement.

“So, after the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa State, someone from the North Central region should have been picked to replace him as the National Chairman, and not Abdullahi Ganduje from the North West state of Kano.

“That is why we have dragged Ganduje to the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the judgement is coming up on September 18 just a day before one of the proposed dates by President Bola Tinubu, September 19 for the convention. So, in any case, this NEC meeting should resolve so many lingering issues in the party,” he optimistically stated

Zazzaga equally hinted that there are lots of intending prominent defectors from other political parties from the region into the party which they have been in close contact and communication with, but many are reluctant and not comfortable with the current party leadership in the country.

The APC stalwart equally commended Tinubu for handled the recent national protest, adding that the North Central APC also played a key role in making sure that violent protest was not recorded in the region as seen in some other places by engaging with youths as well as party men and women among others activities which has really paid off.

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PDP NWC Dismisses Purported Suspension of Party BoT Chairman, Wabara

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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dismissed the purported suspension of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara from the Party.

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Home Debo Ologunagba, the NWC emphasized that the purported suspension is “null and void and of no effect whatsoever not being consistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party.

‘For emphasis no State Working Committee has the power to suspend or take any disciplinary action against a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party without due recourse to the NWC as clearly provided under Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017)

“Section 57 (7) is unambiguous in providing that; “Notwithstanding any other provision relating to discipline, no Executive Committee at any level, except the National Executive Committee, shall entertain any question of discipline as may relate or concern a member of the National Executive Committee, Deputy Governors or members of the National Assembly…”

“The explicit import of Section 57 (7) is that the Abia State Chapter has no powers whatsoever to take any disciplinary action against the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, being a member of the National Executive Committee of the Party.

“The PDP therefore condemns the purported suspension of Senator Wabara as reckless, unconstitutional and cautions those behind this act in defiance of the PDP Constitution to retrace their steps as the NWC will not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary actions to preserve the stability of our Party and the sanctity of its Constitution.

“The NWC calls on all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Abia State, the South East Zone and indeed across the country to disregard the purported suspension.”

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Fubara Will Govern Rivers for Two Terms, Obio-Akpo Chair

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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja 

The chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Council, Chijioke Ihunwo, has expressed optimism that despite multiple court rulings, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will govern the state for two terms that will terminate in 2031.

Ihunwo said, unlike other selfish public office holders, Fubara is completely different.

 

He described him as a man with conscience and compassion, doing the right things and impacting lives.

The council boss vowed that nobody would come from the back door to govern Rivers State, saying the people have been liberated from captivity.

Ihunwo stated this yesterday while clarifying that the recent Supreme Court judgment did not reinstate Martins Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

He described their celebration of the verdict as a mere distraction, assuring that it would not distract the state and the people.

Ihunwo also urged youths wasting data, time and energy on social media to analyse court judgments to channel such energy to meaningful and useful ventures to better their lives.

In another development, the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has screened and confirmed five nominees to be appointed as chairman and members of the Rivers State Assembly Service Commission.

Also ratified were nominees for chairman and members to be appointment into the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.

This followed a correspondence from Governor Siminalayi Fubara requesting the Assembly to screen and ratify the nominees.

They are, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja as Chairman, Jones Ogbonda, Dr Kennedy Ebeku, Soberekon Clark and Kingston Sylvernus as members.

While Goodlife Ben will serve as chairman for the Local Government Commission, Emmanuel Jaja, Mrs Betty Warmate, Jerome Chimenem, Prince Philip Okparaji and Christian Amadi are members.

Commencing debate on the screening, Leader Sokari Goodboy Sokari said the credibility of people nominated by the governor to serve in the two commissions is overwhelming, appealing to the House to give them speedy ratification.

The Speaker, Oko-Jumbo, who at the end of the debate, confirmed the nominees through a voice vote.

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Edo Bans Collection Of Illegal Union Dues

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo, Benin 

The Edo State Government on Wednesday said it is now illegal for prohibited unions to collect dues at haulage fee points across the state.

 

The Executive Chairman of the state Inland Revenue Service, EIRS, Hon. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, stated this in a statement he signed.

Bankole-Balogun expressed concern over reports that certain unions had been illegally collecting dues and issuing tickets at designated haulage fee collection points.

He said:  “This practice is unacceptable,” the statement read, adding that only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to collect haulage fees through the issuance of revenue scratch cards”.

He explained the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing that haulage fee points must remain dedicated to their primary purpose. 

“By restricting haulage fee points to their intended function, we minimize confusion and promote smoother operations,” he said.

He further stated that unions must now adopt alternative methods for collecting dues from their members. 

“The government is committed to working with unions to ensure peace and orderliness in Edo State,” he added.

To ensure compliance, the EIRS Boss said he has notified security agencies of the new policy and directed them to enforce appropriate sanctions against violators.

 “All stakeholders should take note of this directive and comply accordingly,” the statement urged.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to efficient revenue collection and improved operational transparency,” the statement concluded.

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