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Peter Obi Movement Not About Individual, Nigerians Are ‘Bereaved,’ Says Rights Activist

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3 years ago

November 4, 2022

Rights activist and a chieftain of Labour Party, LP, Comrade Patrick Eholo says the Peter Obi moment for the 2023 presidential election is not about Peter Obi per se, but about the masses who are desirous of a better life.

He added that Peter Obi is just a man driving the movement on the platform of the Labour Party, LP, and that the people are tired of present state of things in the country and are ready for a real change.

Eholo, President, One Love Foundation, stated these while fielding questions from journalists shortly after a strategic and stakeholders meeting of the LP which held in Benin on Friday.

Comrade Eholo, who disclosed that the party is fully prepared to hold its presidential rally in the state this month and also prepared to win the presidential election, added that traditional chiefs and monarchs in the state have been reached in order to make the rally a huge success.

“The Peter Obi movement is not about an individual, it is about the masses. I think we are fully prepared. We have reached out to traditional chiefs and monarchs in the state.

“Labour Party is going to do something unique that no one has seen before.

“So, it is not about Peter Obi, it is beyond him, he is just one who is driving it on the platform of Labour. If he was to be an independent candidate, I believe the narrative would still be the same because he has the pedigree, he has the character that we need,” he said.

While describing Nigeria as a bereaved nation, the rights activist said: “It is about us, it is a massive movement; it is a collective effort of a people who are bereaved; we are bereaved metaphorically. It is not when you lost your parents alone that you are bereaved.

“When things are not going well in your life, you are bereaved. We empathize with Nigeria and we don’t want this house called Nigeria to fall, so, we are all ready and willing to change this house.”

He continued: “We cannot continue to wallow in poverty as Nigerians, we cannot continue to deny our children of education.”

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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.