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Ndi Igbo condemn rumours of coup, declare support for Tinubu
Ndi Igbo, South East Nigeria, have condemned any attempt to forcefully overthrow the current democratic government and to replace it with any military junta.
They also declared their support and loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, in spite of the economic, insecurity and other sicio-political challenges facing the country.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo which made the people’s position known to the public on Tuesday , said it totally rejected and will never endorse any coup attempt in Nigeria.
In a statement signed and made available to Journalists by its Secretary General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzor, the group also declared their unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu government and cautioned fear mongers instigating disunion, discord, and economic sabotage to retrace their steps
The statement reads “On behalf of the Igbo community, we vow unwavering loyalty to the democratically elected Federal government under the esteemed leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Despite relentless pressures to incite Igbo protests against Tinubu, OHANAEZE NDIGBO unequivocally condemns the baseless rumours of coup plots. We caution the fearmongers instigating disunion, discord, and economic sabotage, emphasizing that Ndigbo repudiate such harmful behaviour.
“Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the Secretary-General of OHANAEZE NDIGBO, staunchly asserts that Nigeria and Ndigbo crave political stability irrespective of the governing leadership. Supporting Tinubu’s success is in the best interests of the Igbo because they are industrious and self-sustaining. History has shown that in times of political turmoil, Ndigbo suffered as vulnerable targets. Therefore, any political instability is certain to breed anarchy and chaos, worsening the plight of the long-suffering Nigerian populace”.
Isiguzoro also commended Nigeria Military for their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity, and combating terrorism and insecurity challenges.
”Nigerians and Ndigbo applaud the military’s steadfast rejection of coup rumours and their pledge of loyalty to President Tinubu. OHANAEZE NDIGBO commends President Tinubu for implementing the Orosanye Reports to curtail the cost of governance.
“NDIGBO aspire to see a flourishing Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership, urging him to compel all branches of government to drastically reduce their remuneration and overhead costs. The ongoing protests are fueled by the stark disparity between the opulent lifestyles of the ruling elite and the austerity imposed on the citizenry.
“Nigerians and Ndigbo advocate for President Tinubu to explore joining the emerging economic bloc BRICS, following Egypt’s commendable lead in banning the use of dollars for trade. This strategic move would fortify the Naira and end its exploitation. Ndigbo believes that President Tinubu possesses the capability to navigate Nigeria out of its present economic woes, advancing a nation where businesses thrive regardless of their location. As the backbone of the economy, Ndigbo stands ready to provide unwavering support for Tinubu’s success”.
The legal team of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, say they are ready with factil evidence to defend her in court.
The team received a formal summons in the case filed against her by the Federal Government at the Federal Capital Territory High Court last week.
On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Federal Government filed the suit, marked CR/297/25, over alleged defamatory remarks made during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on April 3, 2025.
The government accused the senator of “making imputation knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person”, citing Section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990.
Among the witnesses listed to testify during the trial were Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
Others include Asuquo Ekpenyong, a senator; Sandra Duru; Maya Iliya, investigating police officers; and Abdulhafiz Garba, investigating police officers.
However, in a statement issued Friday night by Dr. Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN) on behalf of the legal team, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers confirmed receipt of the formal summons and pledged to prepare all “factual and statutory defences” available to the lawmaker during trial.
“At about 2:30pm on Friday, May 23, 2025, within the premises of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, we received the information filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, containing three counts alleging that our client, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, made imputations she had reason to believe would harm the reputation of Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the 10th Senate,” the statement read.
“We received the said information on her behalf through a letter of authority duly issued and filed in the court’s registry.
“The legal team will fully prepare and present all factual and statutory defences available to our client during the trial.”
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will on Tuesday next week begin the take over of 4,794 properties in Abuja, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters, due to unpaid ground rent.
The PDP headquarters, currently under construction in Abuja’s Central Business District, is among the affected properties, having been revoked in March for several years of unpaid ground rent. The FCTA disclosed that 4,794 titles had been revoked for failure to pay ground rent, with some defaults dating back 43 years.
The affected properties are located in various districts, including Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape.
The defaulters owe over N6.96 billion in ground rent. The FCTA had given a 21-day grace period for owners with debts under 10 years, which has now expired.
The FCTA officials announced that the takeover would begin on Monday, May 26, 2025, with the sealing off and restriction of access to the affected properties.
The Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze emphasized that the revocations were carried out under Section 28(5)(a)(b) of the Land Use Act, which empowers the government to reclaim land when the terms of occupancy are violated.
Two people sustained serious injuries when a training aircraft crash-landed at the Ilorin International Airport on Friday.
Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, who disclosed this in a statement, said the incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.
Oladeji said the aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass verge, leaving the two occupants on board injured.
She stated: “Both sustained serious injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA.
“In response, the NSIB Go-Team is currently preparing to depart from Abuja to Ilorin to conduct on-site investigations. The team will secure the site, collect physical evidence, interview witnesses, and retrieve operational data to establish the cause and contributing factors of the incident.”
Quoting the Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., she said “Our thoughts are with the injured, and we commend the swift medical and emergency response. Now, our focus is on understanding exactly what went wrong. Every investigation is an opportunity to improve safety. We are deploying our team to Ilorin to ensure that no detail is overlooked.”
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