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APC, PDP Differ, Exchange Words Over Plateau

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4 years ago

September 2, 2021

Plateau State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have differed and exchanged words over recent killings in the state by terrorists.

In the heat of the insurgency, the Acting Chairman, Caretaker Committee of APC in the state, Enoch Fanmak, commended the state governor for his “proactive steps in ensuring quick intervention towards ensuring that the situation does not go out of control.

“We believe the governor has done his best, but is greatly limited because of lack of direct control.”

The APC Caretaker Committee Chairman continues, “We note with utter disgust and total disappointment the desperate attempt by some members of PDP to use this unfortunate development to advance selfish and cheap political ambitions.

“In particular, we have noted their unacceptable utterances and inciting comments on both the traditional and social media, which are carefully targeted at discrediting the Governor Simon Lalong and portraying the government as uncaring with the hope of reviving their faded glory as a rejected political party in the state and country at large.”

But PDP, through its Publicity Secretary, who was House of Assembly Speaker, Emmanuel Go’ar, while addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Jos, asked Fanmak: “Does the governor require the direct control of the security agencies to stay at home with his people in their times of trial and to unite them to respond in one accord to security challenges?”

He said: “The APC government has woefully failed this nation in all parameters, particularly its three cardinal programmes –fixing economy, security and anti-corruption battle.”

Worried by the increasing carnage in the northern part of the country, the Federal Government has been urged to declare a state of emergency on the northern states to preserve life and property.

A socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, stated that Nigerians were tired of the wanton killing of innocent people by Boko Haram, AK-47 rifle-wielding herdsmen, kidnappers and other terrorist groups ravaging the north unabated.

Onitiri ridiculed the National Assembly for abdicating its responsibilities to check the executive arm of government, despite the humongous money allocated for security.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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4 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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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.