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2023: SDP Exposes Impostor Behind Parties Alliance Rumour

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3 years ago

January 19, 2023

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has debunked it rumoured alliance with the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC or any other political party for the forthcoming elections.

National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Ambassador Rufus Aiyenigba, stated this during a news conference in Abuja.

Ambassador Aiyenigba who was reacting to the publication in the media by the party’s former deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Mohammed Alfa, stressed that there was never a time the party entered into any alliance with other political parties.

“The attention of the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) was drawn to some dishonest and illegitimate publications by one Mr. Alfa Mohammed who claimed he was speaking on behalf of the Social Democratic Party, as far as the party is concern, Mr. Mohammed is on his own and remain an impostor” Amb. Aiyenigba added.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Party, described Mr Alfa Mohammed and his actions as a complete persona non-grata in the Party, an impostor and fabricator of falsehood.

He explained that the party had in the past placed a disclaimer on him when it was first discovered that he was fond of concocting spurious, sometimes fraudulent, and unfounded reports.

“It was this habitual recklessness and outright disregard for decorum by Mr. Alfa Mohammed that led to his being relieved of his position as Deputy Publicity Secretary of the Party in November 2018 before he was suspended from the Party in March 2019 by the National Working Committee (NWC) and later expelled by the National Executive Committee (NEC) in August 2019” Ambassador Aiyenigba stressed.

The SDP image maker also emphasized that Mr Mohammed who has not been part of activities of the party in four years, has intermittently pushed fabricated lies to mislead and defraud the public with the malicious intents to tarnish the reputation of targeted individuals in the party.

“We noted that no political party can curtail disciplined or expelled ex-members from grumbling or groaning to get noticed but fabricators like Alfa Mohammed need to be called to order

“We formally reported his serial misinformation and misrepresentation to the Inspector General of Police in August 2022 for the Law Enforcer to call him to order for Impersonation, False Pretences and Conduct likely to cause a breach of Peace” and Mr. Mohammed is, indeed, under watch and investigation for criminal impersonation”

Ambassador Aiyenigba therefore called on all members of the party nationwide and the public to disregard the “reckless” publications of Mr. Mohammed, describing such as “false and above all not in the interest of social justice of the party’s pursuit to combat poverty and insecurity for peace, progress and prosperity to reign in the country.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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3 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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4 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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4 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.