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2023: South-South Youths Declare Support For Yahaya Bello Presidential Ambition

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4 years ago

February 22, 2022

The South South Youth Progressive Council has unanimously endorsed the aspiration of Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, for President in the 2023 general election.

The endorsement was made in Benin recently in a meeting attended by over 1000 members drawn across 123 local government areas of the South South converge of which they publicly declared their assiduous intent.

In the declaration led by President of the group, Faith Idemudia, the group said Yahaya Bello remains
best man to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, and even more importantly at such a critical time where young people across the country feel and in reality are marginalized from every aspect of governance.

Idemudia argued that the Nigeria youth ‌consists of 70% of the 200 million population and at such it is only reasonably justifiable for the youths to take the wheel this time around in view of the 2023 general elections. (Sic)

“We are ready to face our future confidently this time around and to that effect as the largest youth political group across the 123 local government areas we have unanimously endorsed the aspiration of Governor Yahaya Bello.

“This enormous endorsement is as a result of his high level performance, all inclusive government approach, youthful capabilities and achievements which can be evidently seen in his transformation of Kogi State. Women and Youth empowerment plays a key role in the agenda of Governor Yahaya Bello.

“He has successfully United the numerous ethnic groups in the state promoting peace and general well-being among the people, even being the first governor of the state to appoint a chief of staff that does not belong to the same ethnic group as him.

“In view of security, his administration has successfully reduced the tension in the state through assiduous and regular manhunt for kidnappers, robbers and other criminal elements and equally empowering security agencies across the state.

“This level of determination to security once earned him an award from the Inspector-General of Police, for his unprecedented and unflagging dedication to the security of the people of Kogi state.

“In the area of empowerment and equality very few governors can reach his milestone, just last year he was awarded the disability man of the year by people living with disability across Nigeria. He has more women and youth in government than any state in Nigeria.

“With regards to the aspect of Education, more than 1,000 teachers have been trained, while 120 classroom blocks have been renovated and 735 classroom blocks have been face-lifted. Also 35,000 customized desks and tables have been distributed to the three senatorial districts.

“All of these achievements are only to mention a few of the light that is shining across Kogi State. His excellency Governor Yahaya Bello has the internal drive, strength of a youth and passion to achieve great things and change the old narratives in Nigeria,” he said.

Idemudia stressed that Governor Yahaya Bello has the requisite prowess and administrative abilities to shape Nigerian society for a better future.

“The South South Youth threw their weight behind the Governor at their Mass Declaration on February 19th in Benin city with over 1000 members from across the six South South States,” he added.

Politics

Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi Meet In Abuja

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi met in Abuja on Saturday.

The trio were among prominent political figures who attended the Tambuwal Colloquium, titled “Leadership, Service and Statesmanship at 60,” held at the New Event Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, in honour of the 60th birthday of former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

Atiku confirmed his presence at the event in a post on his X handle, stating that he had arrived at the venue for the colloquium organised to mark Tambuwal’s milestone birthday.

The former vice president also shared images of himself, Obasanjo and Obi at the event.

The event attracted political leaders, statesmen and stakeholders from across the country.

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PANDEF Wades Into Rivers Crisis, Sets Up Seven-member Mediation Team

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15 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has intervened in the political crisis in Rivers State, calling on all actors to sheathe their swords and embrace peace in the interest of the development of the state and the region in general.

Expressing concern that the political disagreement involving the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly might degenerate to total lawlessness, the Board and National Executive Committee of PANDEF set up a seven-member reconciliation team to resolve the issues.

The team, which is headed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, has six other members.

They are Senator Obende Domingo (Vice Chairman); Chief Essien Nduese; Dr Timiebi Koripamo-Agari; Chief Mike Ejiofor; Mrs Nella Rabana-Andem, SAN; and Prince Godwin Okotie, the Deputy National Secretary of PANDEF, who will serve as the secretary of the team.

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Wike: Why Removing Fubara Will Be Difficult – Ex-Commissioner

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

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A former Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Austin Tam-George, has said that attempts to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara would be difficult to sustain, citing what he described as the governor’s performance record and the lack of concrete allegations against him.

Tam-George made the remarks on Thursday while speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television, arguing that the impeachment process being initiated against Fubara was to scuttle his chance for a second term.

According to him, Governor Fubara has continued to place the needs of the people at the centre of his administration, with visible interventions in rural development, housing, education and healthcare.

He said this, in his view, has made it difficult for opponents to justify moves to remove the governor from office.

Tam-George also called on the All Progressives Congress, APC, to intervene, arguing that the party should not allow what he described as the humiliation of a sitting governor.

He said: “Well, all I think he needs to do is to do exactly what he’s been doing from the beginning, which is to place the people at the center of gravity of his administration, prioritize the needs of the people, so that the people can see the direct impact of government action in their lives.

“And that’s exactly what he’s doing in terms of rural development, in terms of housing sector transformation, which I mentioned that he is doing the same in education sector and in health.

“So if he continues, if he persists in placing the people’s need at the center of focus of his administration, there is no way they are going to be able to justify this kind of shenanigans.

“Because, if you look very carefully at the so called articles of impeachment, you will see that there is no specificity in terms of any infraction by the governor or his deputy.

“What they are trying to do is to make sure they scuttle the administration so that the governor doesn’t then get to the point where he will be seeking a second term.

“Let me be clear, just two days ago, Nyesom Wike was at one of the local governments, and he made it clear in a moment of epiphany, he made it clear that, look, if Governor Fubara were to get a second term in office, it will amount to his own political burial.

“So all of these things that we are seeing the so called impeachment proceedings they’ve initiated, it’s actually an effort to try to scuttle the prospects of the governor coming for a second term, and I don’t see how they will succeed.

“If you look at the so called articles of impeachment, as I said, they lack specificity in terms of the kind of infraction that they allege that the governor has committed. He has done nothing wrong, and they will see how the process will play out.

“My sense, and in fact, if I were to advise the governor, my sense is that he should just maintain the people, retain the people at the center of gravity of his administration, meet their needs, run a transparent administration as he always done, and then the truth will come out, and he will be able to defend the administration.

“I think the the governing APC should also step in because they can’t possibly allow the governor of the office with probably one of the best performance records in the country to be humiliated by some of these members of the assembly.”