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Katsina Gov Radda congratulates President Tinubu on his emergence as ECOWAS Chairman
The Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Tinubu was on Sunday unanimously elected as chair of the body during the 63rd Ordinary Session which took place at Bissau, capital of Guinea Bissau.
Governor Radda said the election of President Tinubu, the first time he attended the meeting of the regional body, is a testimony of the respect Nigeria is being accorded globally under the current administration.
In a statement Monday, July 10, 2023, signed by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Radda described Tinubu as an exceptional servant-leader who has dedicated his life to the service of others, leaving an indelible impact throughout his extensive career in politics and public service.
The Governor, the statement said, believes that President Tinubu’s emergence as ECOWAS Chairman is not only perfect but also timely, given his wealth of experience and leadership acumen, adding that the Nigerian President’s expertise will undoubtedly contribute significantly to fostering unity and progress within the West African region.
Governor Radda therefore urged all Nigerians to join hands together in prayers, seeking divine strength and wisdom for President Tinubu as he embarks on this noble endeavor, saying it is his hope that God will grant him the necessary guidance and fortitude to fulfill his responsibilities and effectively lead the people he has been chosen to serve.
“This momentous appointment of President Tinubu as the ECOWAS Chairman signifies a new chapter in the region’s pursuit of collective development and cooperation.
“I therefore, on behalf myself and the good people of Katsina State, congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once again and pledge my unwavering support for his future endeavors,” Radda stated.
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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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