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Nnamdi Kanu:Group Petitions speaker Abbas over Rep Obinna Aguocha Counter resolutions seeking Unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu
…Calls for Disciplinary Action
Accuses Rep of Sabotaging National Security
A rights group, Save Nigeria Movement,
has petitioned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas to reconstitute and caution its Ad-hoc Committee interfacing with relevant security agencies to reduce kidnapping, assassinations and banditry in Abia State communities over what it described as breach of House Rules and attempt to undermine national security
The CSO which is famous for promoting national security, national conscience and good governance in a petition by its convener, Rev. Solomon Semaka, and sighted by our correspondent, accused Hon. Obbina Aguocha, the Committee Chairman of making unguarded utterances that stand against the resolutions of both Chambers of the 10th National Assembly with the possibility of jeopardizing the peace and security of the region and Nigeria at large.
The petition reads in part, “His Excellency Sir, you are no doubt familiar with the decade long security situation in the South East region linked to the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), led by Mr. Nnamdi Kanu. While we commend the 10th National Assembly for its proactive steps taken so far to end insecurity in the region, we are dismayed by the unwholesome activities and unguarded statements of the Hon. Obinna Aguocha led Ad -hoc Committee including calling for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu. This runs afoul with the resolutions of both Chambers on the security situation in the region and is therefore counter productive. In the interest of national security, the Chairman should be recused and the Committee reconstituted.
The CSO went down memory lane to remind the Speaker of the role played by Nnamdi Kanu in destabilizing the region starting with his illegal broadcasts in 2010 which incited and encouraged majority of criminal activities in the region. This, the CSO maintained has led to the recruitment of foot soldiers, indoctrination and widespread criminality which has directly threatened our national security.
“Over the years, Mr. Kanu and his lieutenants, starting with his illegal Radio Biafra, have misled, indoctrinated and recruited thousands of young people in a criminal secessionist enterprise resulting into thousands of deaths, destruction of infrastructure worth billions of naira, stampeding socio- economic growth in the region using the infamous sit -at -home charade. Anybody canvassing for his unconditional release without recourse to the earlier resolution of the 10th National Assembly that called for continued intervention, investigation and wider consultation is unpatriotic and treacherous”, the statement added.
The CSO equally accused Mr. Nnamdi Kanu of hiding under the self actualisation of the peoples Republic of Biafa to run his personal entrepreneurship with a few criminal syndicates both within and outside the country and wondered why any lawmaker would contemplate the idea of unconditional release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu without regard to the rule of law.
According to the statement, “except Hon. Obinna is desperately seeking political relevance and survival at the expense of the innocent victims of IPOB and ESN, he cannot be spared for his unguarded comments and so called resolutions. Contemplating the implementation of the resolution of the Obinna Aguocha led committee will only jeopardize national security and further destroy the region. As a group, we welcome every genuine attempt to restore peace in the region as long as it is clearly in the best interest of national security and the people of the region”.
In describing Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s comments as selfish with the intent of undermining the 10th National Assembly, the CSO called for disciplinary actions against the lawmaker to serve as a deterrent to others and prayed the Speaker to compel Hon. Obinna to “retract his statements and offer unreserved apologies to the house and the people of the region, order an investigation in the Committee’s activities and reaffirm its earlier position rejecting any unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu to save the integrity and image of the House”.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
Among together,
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