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Ododo extols ex-gov Yahaya Bello, describes him as father and political mentor
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as a “fantastic father and political mentor” whose leadership laid the foundation for inclusive development and people-centered governance in the state.
Governor Ododo made this known on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement at Idozumi, Bariki Ward in Okene Local Government Area, where he was warmly received by traditional rulers, political leaders, youth, and women groups.
The Governor, who used the opportunity to reinforce his administration’s commitment to sustaining the legacy of his predecessor, said he remains a proud student of Yahaya Bello’s political ideology rooted in service, equity, and collective progress.
“Let me reaffirm before you all that our leader and the former Governor, Yahaya Bello, is a fantastic father. We shall not deviate from the template of all-inclusive governance. Everything we are doing is focused on consolidating his achievements and improving the lives of our people,” he stated
Ismaili Isah, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, in a statement Wednesday which was sent to Nationwide Reports, said Ododo commended the former Governor for his sacrifices and for raising individuals from less privileged backgrounds to positions of influence, adding that many of his lieutenants are now helping to shape and transform their communities across the state for the better.
Governor Ododo urged the people of Kogi State to continue to support and pray for the former Governor and his family, while also commending the residents of Bariki ward for their unity, dedication, and consistent support for the administration.
He called on community stakeholders to close ranks, reconcile differences, and work together to advance development and peaceful co-existence across the ward and the entire state.
Speaking on behalf of political appointees from the area, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Grassroots Mobilization, Hon. Halidu Abdullahi, applauded Governor Ododo for his humane disposition to the people and inclusive style of leadership.
He assured that Bariki Ward would continue to support the Governor’s administration, adding that stakeholders in all four segments and 43 polling units in the ward are fully mobilized in support of his vision to transform Kogi State.
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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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