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Presidency, PDP chieftain exchange words over Tinubu’s second term
The Presidency and a chieftain of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have disagreed over the chances of President BolaTinubu getting re-elected in 2027.
On Wednesday, Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Media, said Tinubu would have no problem getting a second tenure. He stated this at the national secretariat of the APC in Abuja.
But Chief Bode George, dismissed the optimism, insisting that Tinubu would not get a second term.
Bwala, speaking to journalists in Abuja, stated that unlike the recent upset witnessed in Ghana where the opposition defeated the incumbent, President Tinubu would contest, win and return to office for his second term in 2027.
He said, “The idea of the ruling party losing the election (2027) will not happen because Nigerians are seeing what the administration is doing. The people only care about what they are confronted with every day.
“They don’t actually care whether you are white or black skin or whatever. As long as what matters to them on their dining table is dealt with, Nigerian people will always stay with you. That is why Mr. President is receiving commendations from every part of the country.
“If you have been following events in Ghana and the indices in the last one year, you will find out it is not the same thing happening in the two countries. Mr. President is doing his best to redirect the economy on the right path. Mr. President is very confident.”
Bwala, however, stated that Tinubu was focused on governance and how best to deliver on his promises to Nigerians.
Bwala, a former spokesman to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also noted that Tinubu wouldn’t be distracted by talks on his plan for re-election ahead of 2027.
“He is very focused on issues that bother the Nigerian people, to ensure they come out of hunger and to make sure our people can deal with their everyday problems. So the time for politicking is not now.
“When that time comes, we are going to be ready for everyone. Mr President’s agenda, which is working well is what will naturally endear Nigerians to vote for him for the second term.
“He is more than eminently qualified constitutionally to contest for the second term in office, and if God gives Mr President life and health, we do hope that he will run his course as provided by the constitution,” he stated.
But Bode George, who also addressed journalists at his Ikoyi, Lagos home on Wednesday, argued that Tinubu had performed so woefully Nigerians would not re-elect him in 2027.
He said, There is a vacancy in 2027 because people are not happy.
“These jokers, these APC, are a congregation of strange bedfellows. Tell me, what parts of Nigeria are happy now? Tell me.
“The anger and the hunger are almost equal on the streets of Nigeria.”
George challenged Tinubu to crash the price of petrol from over N1,000 to N300, in order to warn himself into the heart of Nigerians.
“Let the President sit down and by the 15th of this month, let him give an order that from this so date of December to the end of the year, the price of litre of petrol should be N300 per litre.
“Let’s know how much that will cost, we will contribute. If he does that, people will be happy, and they will be happy and pray for him. If Madam First Lady could donate N1bn to a university, let her contribute to this project too,” George said.
The elder statement also knocked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission for sharing lessons from the Ghana presidential poll.
“I am so ashamed of INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. He was good before, now look at his performance, it is now a bad joke,” George declared.
….The Commission wants IGP to address use of excessive force by police
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, has strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old Nigerian, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, on April 26, 2026, in Efurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Dr. Ojukwu described the incident as “deeply disturbing and a direct assault on human dignity, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the rule of law.”
He stressed that no Nigerian should lose their life at the hands of those sworn to protect them, reiterating that every life matters and must be protected.
According to him, “the reported action of the officer involved is condemnable, unacceptable, and completely inconsistent with the principles of justice and a civilized society.”
The statement which was signed by Hajia Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, quoted Ojukwu to have expressed grave concern over the recurring incidents of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers and called on the Nigeria Police Force to take urgent and decisive steps to address the issue.
He specifically urged the police authorities to subject officers deployed on special duties to periodic mental and psychological evaluations to ensure they are fit to carry arms and engage with civilians responsibly.
Dr. Ojukwu further called for the immediate disciplinary action against ASP Nuhu Usman in line with extant laws and police regulations.
He also emphasized the need for the Nigeria Police Force to fully implement the recommendations of the Commission’s Panel on Police Brutality as a necessary step toward meaningful reform and prevention of future violations.
“The Commission demands immediate arrest and a transparent investigation into the incident, dismissal of the officer involved, and swift prosecution in accordance with the law.
We hereby call for adequate compensation and justice for the family of the victim,” he stated.
He warned that justice delayed only deepens public distrust in state institutions and undermines confidence in law enforcement.
The Executive Secretary assured that the NHRC will continue to monitor the case closely and will persist in its advocacy for accountability, justice, and the protection of the fundamental rights of all Nigerians.
“Nigeria must never normalize brutality. Justice must speak louder than silence,” he concluded.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday, deliver judgments in two cases involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
According to information on the official website of the court, the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
While judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm, there is no time yet for that if the PDP.
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of fifteen nominees to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The letter seeks the reconstitution of the commission’s board in line with statutory provisions with the list comprising nominees from diverse professional backgrounds, including the media and legal sectors.
Among the nominees are the President, Nigeria Guild of Editors and Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; and Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who has been proposed as chairman of the board.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) is to retain his position as the Chief Executive Officer.
Other nominees include Mrs Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim, listed as members.
The President said the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers him to constitute the board subject to Senate confirmation.
He explained that the reconstitution of the board was necessary to enhance the commission’s institutional capacity and enable it to more effectively discharge its mandate to promote and protect human rights across the country.
If confirmed, the new board is expected to play a critical role in reinforcing the NHRC’s oversight functions, particularly at a time of heightened concerns over rights protection and accountability in Nigeria.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
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