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Am Optimistic That Tribunal Would Nullify Wadada’s Victory- NNPP Senatorial Candidate

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By Lateef Taiwo

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Senatorial Candidate during the last general elections for Nasarawa West Senatorial district of Nasarawa state,Dr. Muhammed Wakili El Kabir, has boosted that he was highly optimistic that the awaiting judgement of his petition before an election tribunal would be nullified, owing to the fact that his case was genuine and reasonable.

The candidate made the assertion while briefing journalists on the outcome of the said matter before the tribunal in Lafia on Wednesday.

Our reporter learnt that El Kabir, had filed a petition before the Election Petition Tribunal seating in Lafia, Nasarawa state challenging the declaration of Ahmed Wadada of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as the winner of the Nasarawa West Senatorial District by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC)

“Today is a glorious day to us and it is a day that we need to give thanks to Almighty God because today we have come to the end of litigation and what is left for us now is judgment.

“We have approached the tribunal not because of our personal interest, but because of the interest and yearnings of our electorates. NNPP as a party has been cheated because we our logo was not on the election papers due to INEC irregularities. At the moment we are just waiting for the judgment and hopefully by the special grace of God justice would be dispensed on the right direction.

“I have said this often at the tribunal that in the human rights act of 1997 it says and I quote,’litigation is a fundamental right of every citizen wherever he or she find himself. So if one feels aggrieved in any ramification the only hope as a citizen is nothing other than the judiciary because it is mass hope of a common man.We have been cheated and our mandate were rubbed” El Kabir stressed.

He continued,”INEC have done something to us which indeed if we don’t do it by way of seeking justice INEC will continue to do same to majority of people. Such issue like ours are so rampant in the country.

“Infact,we have no business with anybody, but our litigation is with INEC. Hon. Ahmed Aliyu Wadada that INEC declared as the winner of the said election is my brother,my political associate and we have nothing in common with each other , but we are trying to ensure that justice is prevailed in this issue.

According to him,Nigerians were singing and yearning for democracy, but that there was no true reflection of democracy based on what INEC have done which culminated to situations where most of their electorates, supporters and voters could not even identify with the real logo of their political party.

He said,his prayers before the tribunal was to nullify the election as stipulated by the constitution, adding that the said election was a nullity because there was no compliance.

Answering a question as regards the rumors making the rounds that some major stakeholders within the state are they ones who instigated him to go to tribunal inorder to destabilize Wadada’s stay at the red chambers he said,” This is not true nobody is behind my going to tribunal. Rather there are speculations that the present governor of Nasarawa state,Engineer Abdullahi Sule is preparing my opponent to succeed him in 2027

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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.

Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.

Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”

Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.

“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.

She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.

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Jagunmolu to Kwarans: Don’t lose hope in govt on security challenges

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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

The Jagunmolu and Asiwaju of Igbomina, Alhaji Chief (Dr) Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji, has expressed optimism that the rising insecurity in parts of Kwara State would not overwhelm the state.

He identified the incidences of banditry and kidnapping for ransom as a passing phase, which was designed by unscrupulous elements to destabilise Kwara.

Oladimeji, who is the Founder, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Baba Oba of Offa Kingdom, said this in a statement issued in Ilorin on Monday in response to the recent security breaches in some communities in Kwara North and Kwara South.

He urged the residents of affected communities, and Kwarans at large, not to lose hope in the ability of the government and security agencies to tame the roughnecks and restore peace to their communities.

The Arogundade of Lagos described the terror campaign as an unconventional warfare that requires tactics and wisdom on the part of the military to tackle, pointing out that the attackers often cowardly withdraw to their shells after visiting attacks on their victims.

He cautioned those who are out to profit from the ruins of the affected communities by making mockery of the situation with reckless comments to stop forthwith.

Oladimeji also warned against scaremongering being created over the security challenge, urging vigilance and making useful information available to security agencies on any strange movements in their communities.

“Let us be wary of scaremongers, who have made it their daily habit to create imaginary fear as a result of which people are thrown into panic mode. That there is security breach has not been denied. However, we need to be careful and circumspect on the information unauthorized individuals circulate on the issue of insecurity,” the varsity founder noted.

Jagunmolu, who doubles as President-General, AROIF, appealed for calm, unity, security consciousness, while commending the government for its proactive intervention to rout out the unscrupulous element.

He praised the gallantry of military personnel and other security operatives, calling for words of encouragement among the people to boost the morale of the armed personnel.

Oladimeji sympathised with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the recent tragedy and called for additional deployment of security personnel to troubled areas for quick restoration of permanent peace.

“We need to pray for peace and justice to return to Igbomina land, Kwara and the entire country so that we can overcome our moment of trial and tribulation. Our people should take it as a matter of duty to report strange movements to the security agencies and constituted authorities,” Jagunmolu added.

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Northern Christians Urge Tinubu to Resettle Displaced Persons in Benue, Plateau, Borno

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By: Fabian Apechihin

Northern Christian leaders have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently resettle displaced persons in Benue, Plateau, and Borno States, many of whom have remained in camps within and outside Nigeria years after violent attacks forced them from their ancestral homes.

The appeal was made in Jos, Plateau State, during a meeting with the President, which clerics described as a renewed opportunity to highlight the plight of displaced communities in Northern Nigeria. The leaders were in Jos to attend the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwata, mother of Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Rev. Dr Amos M. Mohzo, President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) and Chairman of the Heads of Denominational Leaders on the Plateau, lamented that more than 200,000 people from Gwoza in Borno State still remain in refugee camps in Cameroon and Chad.

“We humbly appeal to you, Mr President, to help bring them back home. In the same vein, we are calling for a lifeline for displaced communities in Plateau and Benue States. Rebuilding their livelihoods and housing will reposition them for meaningful life and productivity,” Mohzo said.

He commended the President’s efforts to strengthen national security and support for state police, stressing that resettling displaced families was critical for peace and stability in the North. Mohzo also thanked Tinubu for key appointments of Northern Christians—including Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, and Prof. Nentawe Yilwata as APC National Chairman—and urged broader inclusion of Christians in governance.

Similarly, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Northern Nigeria, reinforced the call, urging Tinubu to establish a Special Presidential Reconstruction Initiative to rebuild homes, restore livelihoods, and provide social infrastructure for displaced families.

“Our people cannot continue to live in camps when their ancestral homes have been taken over. We are appealing to Mr President to act with urgency so that these Nigerians can return home and live meaningful lives again,” Hayab said.

The clerics pledged continued commitment to peace and national unity, assuring the President of their support for policies that promote justice, inclusivity, and human dignity. They also extended condolences to Prof. Yilwata, the Ngas nation, and the people of Plateau State over the loss of Mama Lydia Yilwata.

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