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Governor Sule’ s Lobbying Tactics and Public Discontent: Nasarawa State in Focus
In the political arena of Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule’s efforts to secure favour at the Supreme Court have sparked both intrigue and discontent among the curious populace generally. The recent maneuvres of the governor, particularly his invitation to his emerging political soul mate and guardian angel Vice President Kashim Shettima to commission a mere 4:3Km which is being approximated to 5km, road, terminating around a pruvate facility in which the engineer is alleged to have an interest is what has ignited a wave of criticisms, raising eyebrows and pertinent questions among the concerned citizens of the state.
Expressing their dismay in a press statement on Friday, Yusuf Muhammed, leader of the Concerned Citizens of Nasarawa State, articulated the sentiments of many, questioning the grandiosity of inviting a high-ranking official like the Vice President for such a seemingly modest project completed after 4 years in office.
“How can a vice president come to commission a five-kilometer internal road after four years of Governor Sule’s tenure while other state governors are inaugurating flyovers and hundreds of kilometers of roads?” Yusuf inquired, underscoring the perceived disparity in infrastructural development efforts in areas that need them urgently.
The discontent voiced by the group was further fueled by their recollection of previous incidents. They referenced the Bus Terminal project, initially celebrated during its commissioning by the then president, Muhammadu Buhari, only to witness the buses vanish as soon as the former president left the venue, leaving behind an empty shell of unfulfilled promise and there are many. Only a few in areas where he has interest get some form of below quality attention.
“Such occurrences have exacerbated public scepticism regarding the governor’s initiatives, intention, and their eventual fruition.”
Amidst these grievances, the group appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to watch what is happening behind his back and the unbridled meddling going at the various courts which is engraving a huge mark on the conscience of the nation and a dent on the judiciary and its consequential effects on governance and democracy. No gainsaying that participatory governance thrives when justice is served and the masses are being defended that hope can be produced, delivered, and sustained. Now, for Nasarawa, all eyes of watchers of the nation’s progress are gazed at the Supreme Court to correct injustice and deliver a judgment solely based on merit, emphasizing the need to protect the choice of the people in order to guarantee continued interest in civil rule.
The situation has shed light on a larger debate surrounding the governor’s intentions and the trajectory of Nasarawa State’s development. While the governor’s efforts to attract high-profile figures for endorsement could be perceived as a strategic political move, the discontent brewing among the populace even within his party raises questions about the state’s priorities and need for profitable and equitable distribution of developmental projects.
The unfolding events in Nasarawa State serve as a microcosm of the intricate interplay between political maneuvres, public expectations, and infrastructural development.
As the state gears up for crucial legal decisions, the spotlight remains on Governor Sule’s actions and the public’s hopes for a fair and just outcome that aligns with the state’s best interests. Our interest is not in inviting a vice president to commission a project worthy of the attention and commissioning by a local government Councillor, a local community leader, or they like
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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