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Goodluck Jonathan Foundation congratulates new AU leadership, recommits to advancing prosperity, peace in Africa
By Bonaventure Melah
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the African Union (AU) and expressed its confidence that the new leadership would continue to champion democratic governance, economic integration, and conflict resolution at a critical moment in Africa’s development journey.
The Executive Director of the Foundation, Ms Ann Iyonu, who stated Thursday, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to working closely with the African Union in addressing key regional and continental challenges.
She said: “As the continent faces evolving challenges and opportunities, we reaffirm our support for the AU’s vision of a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, as outlined in Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
“We are confident that the new leadership will continue to champion democratic governance, economic integration, and conflict resolution—critical areas for Africa’s progress.
“The Foundation remains committed to working closely with the African Union in addressing key regional and continental challenges, including:
· Strengthening democracy and electoral integrity to enhance political stability and governance.
· Promoting peacebuilding and conflict resolution through diplomatic mediation and preventive diplomacy.
· Supporting economic empowerment and youth engagement to drive inclusive development.
· Advancing regional integration and cooperation for Africa’s collective growth.”
According to a statement signed by Wealth Dickson Ominabo, Communications Officer of the Foundation and sent to Nationwide Reports, Ms Iyonu emphasised the Foundation’s willingness to “collaborating with the AU leadership, regional bodies, and stakeholders to achieve the aspirations of Agenda 2063 and foster a future where Africa is self-reliant, peaceful, and globally competitive.
“Once again, we congratulate the newly elected Chairperson, H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; H.E Ambassador Bankole Adeoye and other Commissioners, and all members of the AU leadership and wish them success in their tenure.”
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
Details later…..
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