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Gov Ododo: Patrick Adaba was a founding pillar in leadership of Kogi State
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the leadership role played by the pioneer deputy governor of Kogi State, late Dr. Patrick Adaba.
Ododo therefore called on the Adaba family to extend hands of fellowship, uphold unity, and peace as exemplified by the late elder statesman.
The Governor spoke while attending the burial mass of Dr. Adaba which held at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Okene on Friday.
He described the late journalist and scholar as a founding pillar whose leadership, sacrifice, and dedication shaped the early years and formation of the state.
In his tribute, Governor Ododo emphasized Chief Adaba’s significant role in establishing the state’s administrative and political foundation.
“Pa Late Patrick Adaba is among those that laid the foundation of our dear state, and that foundation was laid for greatness. Today, we have witnessed that greatness and we thank God for his life”, he said.
He noted that Chief Adaba’s contributions began even before the return to democracy in 1999, serving as Secretary to the State Government and later as Deputy Governor under Prince Abubakar Audu, Kogi’s first elected Governor.
“Chief Patrick Adaba was a steady hand during Kogi’s formative years, offering wisdom and calm judgment during challenging times, his legacy of integrity and public service remains deeply etched in our state’s history. Even in retirement, he continued to be a unifying figure and a moral compass for many.”
The Governor also described the departed statesman as a man who carried himself diligently through public service and a role model to many in the state.
Governor Ododo extended heartfelt condolence to the Adaba family, the Ebira community, and the entire Kogi state, praying for eternal rest for the departed statesman and strength for his family through difficult period.
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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.
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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.
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