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Tinubu Campaign Group DG, Abdulmumin Jibrin, Dumps APC

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The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has dumped the All Progressives Congress.

He announced this via his Twitter handle on Saturday.

The former federal lawmaker said he would announce his new party soon.

“I have done my best for APC. It’s time to move on. I will announce my new political party within the next 24 hours Insha Allah. I will make a formal statement in due course,” he tweeted.

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  1. Ismail Olanrewaju Oloyedewahab

    May 8, 2022 at 10:08 am

    Politics in Nigeria is a done deal business. If you know how to play the game of politics in Nigeria. You will score many goals that would earned billions of trophies.
    Emefiele buying 100million naira APC form while still in office is not a surprise to me. He is looking at his predecessor. If the likes of Ingige,Ameachi, Akpabio and others could so while still in office. What do you expect from him.
    This is indicating that we are in a lawless country.

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Crisis brews in Ogun Assembly over appointment of clerk

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There is unrest among both career employees and political officials at the Ogun State House of Assembly regarding the appointment of a new Clerk.

The tension arose following the retirement of the House Clerk, Adedeji Adeyemo, in early March, and the assembly’s failure to announce a successor since then.

There are suspicions that the delay is part of a government strategy to appoint a non-legislative staff member as the clerk of the house.

Traditionally, the most senior career employee in the legislative branch holds a position akin to the Head of Service, operating under the executive arm’s control.

This position is subject to the governor’s appointment but must be chosen from the current senior civil servants.

Employees at the assembly believe that they should have the opportunity to ascend to this position, having dedicated many years to government service in the legislative branch.

Additionally, like several other states, Ogun State established a House of Assembly Service Commission during the 8th House of Assembly, as per a law signed by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

According to this law, the most senior legislative staff member should assume the role of House clerk at all times, subject to confirmation by the assembly through a resolution.

Investigations reveal that this law has led to the appointment of Deputy Clerks as clerks in several states, including Taraba, Zamfara, Delta, Osun, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Ondo, Kano, Cross River, Gombe, Lagos, Oyo, and Ekiti.

Current discussions with assembly staff suggest apprehension that the government might appoint a non-legislative staff member as the clerk, leading to discontent among the workers.

Several staff members have expressed their concerns to the Speaker, but his response was unsatisfactory, indicating a readiness to support whoever the governor chooses for the position.

However, they argue that adherence to the law is crucial, especially given a previous court ruling affirming the authority of the House of Assembly Service Commission in staff appointments and control.

The issue has caused divisions among legislators, with some advocating for the preservation of the House of Assembly Service Commission’s law, while others suggest that qualified civil servants from outside the assembly could also serve as clerks.

A court ruling in 2020 reinforced the importance of following the state’s House of Assembly law in staff appointments and related matters, emphasizing the authority of the House of Assembly Service Commission.

Efforts to reach the House Speaker and the Chairman of the House Committee on Communication for comments on the matter were unsuccessful, as they did not respond to calls or messages.

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Alleged budget padding: ACF condemns Ningi’s suspension, says North’s interest at stake

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed disapproval over the suspension of Sen. Abdul Ningi, the former Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, by the Senate, asserting that the welfare of the Northern region is at stake.

In a statement issued by Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of ACF, it was emphasized that the Senate should have conducted an investigation into the allegations raised by the senator to ascertain their validity rather than resorting to suspension.

The ACF urged the Senate to exercise greater caution when addressing criticisms of its proceedings.

Ningi had claimed that N3.7 trillion allocated in the 2024 budget was not earmarked for any specific project.

ACF acknowledged that the 10th Senate had refuted these allegations, deeming them unsubstantiated, and highlighted that the interests of various communities in Northern Nigeria are jeopardized.

Instead of hastily suspending Ningi, ACF advocated for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations by a committee established either by statute or ad hoc means.

It underscored that the allegations of budget padding, along with concerns regarding the inclusion of items benefiting particular communities of certain senators as “constituency projects,” remain unaddressed, with potentially adverse consequences for both the Senate and the executive branch.

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Nigeria must be safe, secure before 2027 election – Atiku’s ex-aide, Bwala

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Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the now-defunct Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, revealed on Friday the essential condition for the 2027 elections to take place. He asserted that the general elections slated for 2027 could only proceed under the backdrop of a safe and secure Nigeria.

Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Bwala praised President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to rectify the shortcomings of previous administrations. Despite his acknowledgment of Tinubu’s initiatives, Bwala expressed no remorse for his decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He stated, “I have no regrets about my transition to the PDP or my support for Atiku. My actions are guided by personal conviction, and if they don’t yield the desired outcome, I accept the consequences.”

Bwala emphasized the pressing need for a stable and secure Nigeria, citing it as the fundamental prerequisite for holding the 2027 elections. He observed President Tinubu’s endeavors to address the country’s challenges and foster national unity.

Reflecting on Tinubu’s call for opposition cooperation in nation-building, Bwala recognized the importance of prioritizing the nation’s development over partisan politics. He stressed the imperative of a cohesive and functional Nigeria as a prerequisite for engaging in political activities.

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