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Tinubu will come for us after dealing with El Rufai, says Dalung
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu and his political camp will reach out to him and others who originally opposed his bid to become president in 2023.
Dalung shared his thoughts on the evolving political situation surrounding former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying Nigeria’s political situation is rather unpredictable with the table always shifting unpredictably.
Speaking in a video interview circulated by Symfoni TV, Dalung acknowledged that although he has not traditionally been aligned with El-Rufai politically, he feels a sense of sympathy for him given recent developments. He said political realities often demand a level of empathy, especially when individuals who once played key roles in power dynamics begin to experience challenges within the same system they helped build.
The former sports minister under late president Muhammad Buhari, pointed out that El-Rufai was among those who contributed significantly to the political rise of Nigeria’s current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, he suggested that the current situation indicates a possible shift in political relationships, where former allies may find themselves sidelined or under pressure.
He went further to suggest that once Tinubu is done dealing with close associates like El-Rufai, the political landscape could take another turn. In his view, such circumstances might eventually lead the president to engage with individuals who were previously opposed to his emergence as leader. This, Dalung implied, reflects a broader pattern in politics where yesterday’s opponents can become today’s allies, depending on changing interests and strategies.
Dalung emphasized that his remarks were not intended as criticism but rather as an observation of how political actors often reassess their positions in response to unfolding events. He noted that such reflections are essential in understanding leadership dynamics, loyalty, and the strategic decisions that shape governance.
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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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