Politics

Election: Group Urges Buhari To Caution Bauchi APC Guber Candidate

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3 years ago

March 11, 2023

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Bauchi based group, Coalition of United Civil Society Organizations, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to caution the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, former Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar against alleged use of violence in places of campaign.

The group, through its Convener, Dr. Yunusa Ndargomi, made the call in a news conference in Bauchi on Saturday.

According to the group, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar campaign train had been nothing but “a calamity’ to the good and peace-loving people of Bauchi State.

The group added that cases of violence and alleged murder had been recorded in some places of his campaign.

“His campaign is characterised by show of force and violent intimidation on innocent citizens who in one way or the other showed disapproving gestures against his aspirations.

“Security attached to him has shot and killed two innocent persons in Akuyam district of Misau LGA while on a campaign tour, the reason for that act of violence remains show of intolerance in a democratic setting.

“Same scenario happened in Gumau town of Toro LGA where thugs and security attached to him fired live ammunition to disperse crowds as they shouted the slogan “Bamayi” and injuring scores in the process.

“Recently security attached to him also shot about 5 innocent people in Duguri district of Alkaleri LGA of the state, killing 1 person in the process and injuring many,” said the group.

It also alleged that the APC governorship candidate had never shown empathy and had neither visited the families of the victims, nor sympathized with their families or their communities.

“This has further confirmed the notion that the APC flag bearer has approved the use of violent intimidation against the innocent citizens he so desires to rule.

“On a final note, we wish to plead with Mr President to as a matter of urgency to call Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar to order and caution the security to avoid being partisan in their line of duties,” it said.

It could be recalled that the APC governorship candidate, Saddique Abubakar had earlier said that anyone accusing his team of killing is out of his mind.

He was concerned that the incident in the governor’s hometown was being misrepresented.

“For the first time in the history of politics in Bauchi state, we are seeing thuggery taking full control of the activities of those who are entrusted with providing security to the citizens.

“I want to say that, I have been in the security sector for 42 years and I left Bauchi as a young boy of 19 years to go and join the NAF to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians and to also ensure that the territorial integrity of Nigeria and its national sovereignty is not undermined by any forces.

“By the special grace of God, I finished my services after 42 years and I am back home now to Bauchi

“I want you to take note of this information. For somebody who has been in the security sector, who has been at the forefront of ensuring that the lives of Nigerians are protected, their property is protected, for anybody to allege that my team will be going out to kill anybody, I think that person must be out if his or her mind,” he said

Politics

Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi Meet In Abuja

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9 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.”