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Ekiti: APC Kicks As Oni Tasks Fayemi On Insecurity

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April 6, 2022

The Social Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, on Wednesday, challenged the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to deploy his experience as a war study expert to end kidnapping and insecurity in the state before leaving office in October.

Oni, who expressed surprise that kidnapping, killings and ritual murders, had been on the increase and left unchecked in the state, stated, “I am calling on Governor Kayode Fayemi, PhD War Studies, to use his knowledge to tackle kidnapping in the state.”

The former governor, who spoke during SDP familiarisation visit to party members in Oye, Ikole, Ekiti East, Efon, Ijero, Ekiti West and Gbonyi Council Areas of the state, added, “Kidnappers have declared war on our people. This has been going on since about four years ago and has not ceased. As an engineer, I will fix any engineering challenges facing the state.

“Fayemi should not only chase them away, but arrest them and bring them to book. He should do that before October 16, 2022, when he will be leaving office, to justify the mandate the people gave him four years ago.”

But the state Publicity Secretary for the APC, Segun Dipe, who disagreed with Oni on the security situation in the state, said Ekiti State recorded the least cases of kidnapping just as Fayemi was doing a lot to ensure lives and property were safe in the state.

Dipe stated, “As the governor of Ekiti State, Fayemi is doing his best and security operatives are doing their best. If you look at the trend of kidnapping in the state, you will see that in the last one or two years, those who kidnapped have always been arrested.

“Check the record and you will see that the state has no hiding place for criminals. The security measure here is strong and commendable. Ekiti State is the least affected in the South-West region.”

“Most of these things are always happening at the border towns, the moment they kidnap, they don’t stay in the state. They run away because there is no hiding place for them in the state. Most of the kidnappers are always nabbed and prosecuted.”

“The solution is not far-fetched. I can assure you that Governor Fayemi is not taking it lightly with anybody suspected to have a hand in criminal activities.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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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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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.