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PDP commiserates with ex-Kaduna gov Maikarfi over death of his son in an accident
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has commiserated with the former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Maikarfi, over the demise of his son, Faisal which occured on Saturday following a car accident along Kaduna Zaria road
Faisal, a civil engineer and first son of the top politician, attended Kaduna International School and then proceeded to Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State, for his secondary education. He later attended the University of Greenwich, London, for undergraduate and master’s degree and PhD.
In a statement signed by Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman, Board of Trustees, the PDP said it received the news of the death of Faisal with shock and therefore expressed ‘deepest condolences’ to the former governor who also served as caretaker chairman and cilurrently the Secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees.
The statement said- “It is with profound sadness that we, the members of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), express our deepest condolences to H.E Sen. Ahmed Makarfi and his family on the tragic loss of his beloved son, Dr. Faisal Ahmed Makarfi.
“Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and we stand with him during this very difficult time. Dr. Faisal’s passing is not only a loss to his family but to all those whose lives he touched through his dedication and compassion.
“We pray that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, grants the family strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“May He forgive Dr. Faisal’s shortcomings, reward him for his good deeds, and grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.
The entire PDP family is united in grief with family. Our thoughts and prayers are the family and we extend our full support during this trying period.
“May Allah comfort them now and always.”
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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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