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SDP’s Adebayo Visits Evangelical Church, Urges Christians To Extol Virtues Of Christianity

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November 20, 2022

The presidential candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Prince Adewole Adebayo has urged Christians who would be voted to occupy public offices to extol virtues of Christianity, fear God while serving the people.

The SDP presidential candidate stated this yesterday (Saturday, 19th November) at the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC) Worldwide, Akwanga, Nassarawa State, where he was invited as a special guest for the church’s Triennial Convention 2022.

While calling on Nigerians to vote leaders that have fear of God and consequently serve humanity, Prince Adebayo said: “I’m very happy that today, we are reminded of that great saying, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord and those who have been called today, are to serve the Lord in the vineyard of God.

“Also, those of us who are outside, who are not men of the cloth, we must extend the vineyard of God outside the church because one can serve God in every way they find themselves.

“One of the places we have not been serving God is in public service because to serve God is to do what Jesus would do and Jesus will do what a governor will do”, he added.

He further noted that if a Christian is in authority, he or she can be Christlike by doing things that Jesus would do, like feeding the poor, consoling those who are in sorrow and protecting those who require protection.

“I also believe that there’s no need for us, who are called by the name of Christ, to be confused about what is right and what is wrong; there’s no reason for us to say but it is politics, it is different.

“The judgement of God does not exempt our activities in politics, rather I believe that the Church can raise good people who will be ambassadors”.

The SDP presidential standard-bearer said that Christians can evangelise by their acts when they get into public service.

“Evangelism can come by our actions when we are in public service and these times we find ourselves are times God want to give us new testaments in our politics.

“But what we need to understand is that the house of God is where Nigeria is looking up to for salvation not only of the soul but even the salvation of our politics”, he said.

He said the church can play a role in also helping Nigeria create and perfect Christians who will be sent out to go and serve the public because when they do so, they have represented the church very well.

“It’s the quality of Christians we produce and we forward so that when they are there, they will make a difference. They will not say it’s a Christian that is there so what is the difference? Is the same thing as before”, he said.

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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.