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Rivers Group Faults Presidential Verdict On Political Crisis

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2 years ago

December 30, 2023

The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts has faulted some clauses in the presidential peace proclamation in the political crisis in the state, saying it is tantamount to bullying an elected governor.

They describe it as the worst and unimaginable agreement in democratic governance and that it did not recognise constitutional, judicial and legal issues regarding the state legislators who defected from a political party that gave them the platform to a new one.

Convener of the CORSLOTS, Sunnie Chukumele, who stated this at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Friday, said the peace deal failed to address the root causes of the problem.

Other members of the coalition are Prof Blessing Didia, Chief Tammy Datoru, Hajia Miriam Batubo, C.D Samuel, Wing Commander Michael Akumute (retd.), Linda Douglas Wibani, Chief Odinakachukwu Osundu, Dr Parry Benson, Alalibo Fredricks, Chief Timothy Ntedeng, among others.

Chukumele said Rivers people were worried about some of the issues, especially in clauses 5 and 7 of the peace accord which he said were obnoxious.

He said accepting Clause 5, which directed members of the state Assembly to sit wherever they want, meant that the state lawmakers could sit in a beer palour to deliberate and pass laws for the state.

On the other hand, Clause 6, according to him, will present the worst oddity in governance as it will be record breaking in executive cowardice and stupidity.

Chukumele further said representing a state budget that had been passed into law and approved by the governor was akin to what obtained in a banana republic.

He argued that Clause 7 implied that there are no other persons so qualified to serve in the State Executive Council other than those who willingly resigned their appointments. This will amount to a laughing stock.

He added, “That we welcome the implementation of the Peace Accord so far with the withdrawals of pending actions in the court by both sides. We commend the stance of the state governor on the peace process as we believe also that peace is priceless.

“That we are happy with the Governor’s Christmas Day visit to his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. We believe by such steps, real peace based on mutual love and respect would be birthed to the Glory of God.”

He, however, condemned the sectional and ethnic colouration being introduced into the political conflict in the state, saying the problem should at all times be seen as Rivers State problem which must be solved by the people of the state.

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead

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17 minutes ago

July 13, 2025

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Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82 years at a clinic in London.

This was disclosed in a statement shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on his personal X account on Sunday.

“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.

“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”

Following the news of illness, his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, recently confirmed that the former president was receiving medical attention, but dismissed widespread claims suggesting he was in critical condition.

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JUST IN: APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls, Wins 57 Chairmanship Seats

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38 minutes ago

July 13, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the July 12 local government elections held across Lagos State, clinching all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats.

Announcing the results at a press briefing on Sunday, the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Abidemi Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd.), confirmed the party’s dominant performance.

“The All Progressives Congress won all the chairmanship seats in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state,” she said.

“They also secured 375 out of the 376 councillorship seats in the Lagos LG polls. The only councillorship position not won by the APC was in Yaba LCDA, where the Peoples Democratic Party emerged victorious.”

Details later…

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List Of 46 Proposed New States Submitted To House Of Reps

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July 13, 2025

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The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has disclosed that it received 46 formal requests for the creation of new states, alongside 117 demands for new local government areas across Nigeria. The proposals, submitted by various interest groups, span all six geopolitical zones.

Below is the complete list of proposed states as released by the committee:

North East
1. Savannah State — from Borno

2. Kwararafa State — from Taraba

3. Katagum State — from Bauchi

4. Amana State — from Adamawa

5. S/Sardauna State — from Taraba

6. Muri State — from Taraba

North West
7. Gurara State — from Kaduna

8. New Kaduna State — from Kaduna

9. Hadejia State — from Jigawa

10. Gobir State — from Sokoto

11. Kainji State — from Kebbi and Niger