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INEC, NNPP Sued for Substituting Name Of Bauchi House Of Reps Candidate

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September 27, 2022

The winner of the Bauchi State House of Representatives Primary election under the platform of the

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, ( NNPP), senate candidate for Bauchi State, Kabiru Mohammed has dragged the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before a Federal High Court for allegedly refusing to publish his name for the 2023 general election after winning the party’s primary.

The case was filed at the Federal High Court, Bauchi and was first mentioned for hearing on Monday, September 26, 2022.

The contention is over who is the rightful candidate of the NNPP to contest in the 2023 general elections to represent Katagum Federal constituency in the House of Representatives.

Kabiru Mohammed is seeking an injunction prohibiting the 3rd defendant, Ibrahim Mohammed Babas from parading himself as the candidate of the NNPP for Katagum Federal constituency for the House of Representatives in the 2023 elections.

Kabiru contested the primary election of the party but lost to Ibrahim Mohammed Babas who did not participate in the party’s primary due to his participation in the Bauchi North Senatorial contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC.

Kabiru who contested the primary election and won, went to court to challenge the attempt by the party to steal his mandate after INEC recognized Ibrahim Mohammed Babas as the candidate for the Katagum Federal House of Representatives in the state.

Shortly after the case was mentioned for hearing at the Federal High court in Bauchi, Kabiru Mohammed said Ibrahim Mohammed Babas decamped to NNPP when he lost the senatorial primary election under the platform of APC.

“My party submitted his name to INEC as the candidate for Katagum Federal House of Representatives but I will not leave any stone unturned in my quest to reclaim my mandate. I resolved not to withdraw from the race for any reason because the mandate was duly given to me by the members of my party”

“I am the elected candidate for the party and I will not withdraw for anybody because, by right, the mandate was given to me by members of our great party. The delegates so conspired and removed my name, I consider this as undemocratic, illegal and of course inhuman. This is the reason why I challenged their action in court,” he said

When the case was earlier mentioned in the Bauchi Federal High court, the Counsel to the petitioner Hassan ElYakub, Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN) explained that there was an issue of representation as two counsels appeared for the second defendant.

However, a different motion was filed by the second defendant, saying that they want to withdraw one of the suits but Counsel to the defendants, Habila Barau said they were briefed by the second defendant to take over the case from the Counsel that earlier filed the case.

Counsel to the plaintiff ElYaqub disagreed with their submission after a long argument

In his submission, the presiding judge Justice BO Quadri adjourned the matter to Thursday 29th September 2022, to enable them sort out the issues of representation.

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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.