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EXPOSED: Minority Leadership Tussle: Wike wants to hijack everything- Reps member

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The tussle over the Minority Leadership position in the House of Reps appears to be raging more outside the parliament.

In what will go down as a shocking development, a member of the House has accused Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike of being behind the crisis.

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday suspended the new minority leader, Ndidi Elumelu.

Also suspended were Wole Oke, Lynda Ikpeazu, Anayo Edwin, Gideon Gwani, Toby Okechukwu and Adekoya Abdul-Majid for anti-party activities. The seven members are to face the disciplinary committee of the party.

The lawmaker spoke with 1st News under the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter. He blamed the party for the manner in which the entire situation is being handled.

He revealed that the whole problem started from the election of the Speaker. He disclosed that Governor Wike was against the emergence of Femi Gbajabiamila.

Surprisingly, he added that a directive to vote for Umar Bago was issued around 1:30 am on the day of the election.

Further, the lawmaker revealed that several governors of the party are uncomfortable with the “hijacking of the party” by Wike.

“The party started calling people by 1:30 am to go and vote against somebody simply because you don’t like that person. But the person you want us to vote for does not have anything to offer. What is the meaning of that? Both are anti-party.

“If you vote for any of them, you are guilty of anti-party activity. You are giving further directive without taking into consideration the capacity of the person involved.

“This is where this incident started. Just because one man said he does not want this particular person. There are several states which hold no sensitive positions in the hierarchy of the party.

“You are not even considering giving this position to them. In Rivers State, you are the governor. Your state is responsible for producing the Chairman of the party.

“Yet, you still want to send the minority leader to that place,” he lamented.

“Many governors are not listening to them. They have elections in the next five months. It is then they will know how far they have gone.”

Speaking on the suspension of the seven Reps by the PDP, the lawmaker queried the rationale behind the decision.

“How many people will you suspend? We are over 130 and about 100 are against you. How many will you suspend?”

Instead, he advised the party to commence the process of reconciliation rather than focus on punitive or disciplinary measures.

“They should have called the two sides and reconciled to prevent future occurrence. Suspending him for a month without hearing from him means you have done your worst now.

“Until you have announced that you have crossed, it has no meaning.

“The actual owners of the party are in support of what is going on. They are just afraid of speaking out. Did you see any governor speaking publicly against it? We have 16 governors. How many have you seen condemning it?

“Wike should not see it as an investment. You should look at it holistically. If you are building a shade, you must balance it. It does not mean you should put three poles in one hole so that you can have good shade.”

He also took a shot at the nomination of Chukwuma Onyema for the position of Deputy Minority Leader.

Onyema held the same position in the 8th Assembly.

“Leo Ogor was a strong leader who convinced everyone. Not this one (Kingsley Chinda) who feels that he is from Wike. Two people were nominated. Did you give room for voting?

“You are saying that you are supporting Chuchu (Chukuwuma Onyema) as deputy minority leader. Chuchu that cannot talk.

“If we say we want to protest, as he is just walking in, the Speaker will just say: “Approach the chair.”

“If you observe closely, you will see him closing his eyes.

“The PDP leadership is just worsening the situation. If you have two kids quarrelling, do you sanction one of them? Or you call them together?”

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Nigerian transparency watchdog demands Immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, public apology from police

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The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, a non-partisan organization dedicated to upholding transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, has issued a fervent call for the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, who has been detained by the Nigeria Police under unclear circumstances.

 

Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro, a distinguished diplomat and grandson of renowned figures in Nigeria’s history, including Pa Alfred Rewane and Alhaji Aloye Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, was taken into custody on 26th April 2024. Despite his significant contributions to social justice and security in Nigeria, the reasons behind his detention remain shrouded in mystery.

 

In a public statement issued today, Comrade Zakari Hashim, the National Coordinator of the Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, condemned the arbitrary his detention as a violation of his fundamental rights.

 

Hashim emphasized the importance of upholding due process and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their status.

 

“As an organization dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within Nigeria, we strongly condemn any actions that undermine the fundamental rights of individuals,” stated Hashim.

 

“The arbitrary detention of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro without clear justification is a blatant violation of his rights and is inconsistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.”

 

The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group has called upon the relevant authorities, including the presidency, the Inspector General of Police, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), to intervene and secure the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro.

 

Additionally, the organization has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his detention to ensure accountability for those responsible.

 

Comrade Hashim reiterated the group’s commitment to monitoring the situation closely and advocating for justice and accountability in Nigeria. “We remain steadfast in our pursuit of transparency and accountability,” he affirmed.

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Former education minister, Kenneth Gbagi dies at 62

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A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi, has died at the age of 62.

Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election in Delta State.

He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

This was confirmed in a statement released by his family.

The statement, signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, read, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.

“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

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Ex Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Wife, others To Be Arraigned April 17 Over Dollar Video…..

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The Kano High Court is set to arraign Kano State’s immediate previous governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on April 17, 2024, on charges of bribery, diversion, and theft of money, including the alleged acceptance of $413,000 and N1.38 billion in bribes.

Haruna Dederi, Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, confirmed the situation, saying Ganduje would be charged with his wife and six others.

The accused individuals named in the summons are Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises.

The Kano State Government, which initiated the criminal suit against the eight respondents, has declared its readiness to present 15 witnesses to testify before Justice Usman Na’aba of State High Court number four.

“It is very true. We have filed the case and it’s going to hold on the 17th of April, 2024. What I cannot confirm is whether he is served or not, but he will definitely be served,” he said.

Dederi further highlighted the significance of accountability in governance, remarking, “What he (Ganduje) doesn’t understand is that you cannot run away from the evil day, it will definitely come to you, and this will even serve as a deterrence to all of us that are also in government now.”

The commissioner also addressed the jurisdictional aspect of the case, asserting,
“He was saying that we can’t prosecute him, forgetting that the offence also falls under the category of the state offences,” he said.

“It’s not totally a federal affair and we have even appealed to Justice Liman ruling on that.”

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