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Jigawa PDP guber candidate commences collaborative visits on Jigawa emirs
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Jigawa State gubernatorial candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Sule Lamido has started collaborating visit with traditional institutions to draw from their wisdom in moving the State to the next level if he wins the 2023 governorship election in the State
He gave the indication on Monday in Hadejia when he visited the Emir of Hadejia Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje in his place to seek royal blessing.
Lamido reaffirmed that if he wins the Jigawa state governorship election come 2023 Jigawa PDP’s leadership will remain loyal, obedient, and supportive to the royal circle in the state.
The candidate said for him to succeed he needs the blessings and support of traditional rulers in the state.
He expressed appreciation for the efforts of the traditional rulers in promoting peace and harmony in the state by ensuring that the state is secured.
He prayed for the continued unity of purpose, mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence, and positive development in the State.
Santuraki thanked God Almighty for making Jigawa a united and peaceful state.
The candidate assured the Emir that, they will remain faithful and responsible children of Jigawa.
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Former PDP Chairman and an Elder of the party Isa Duniya Bahutu said as part of the People’s Democratic party’s tradition in the state, immediately after party primaries for elective positions are concluded, the party candidates visit traditional rulers to consult with them and seek for their royal blessings.
Responding to the Emir of Hadejia, Adamu Abubakar Maje who appreciated the visit said San Turaki Dutse is a well-known person to them.
The Royal Father advised him and other party candidates to be fervent in their prayers to God. He urged people to obtain their permanent voter’s cards and pray for the peaceful conduct of the 2023 General Elections.
“You need no introduction in the society and you also need no re-examination of your lineage and character. What you only need is to keep being yourself, be patient, and be prayerful.
The Emir also urged his supporters/followers to be steady in prayers as he enjoined all Jigawa people to be law-abiding and be wary of anything that will cause violence
It would be recalled that in his acceptance speech after winning the party Primaries, Mustapha Sule Lamido pledged to consult with traditional rulers and Elders from time to time as he has tremendous respect for them.
The Governorship candidate was accompanied by party members and supporters. Meanwhile, the visit to other traditional rulers in the state will continue
After a series of delays, the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Rivers State has finally held its much-anticipated meeting with the Sole Administrator of the state, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas.
The meeting, which took place in Abuja, comes as the House exercises its constitutional powers to assume the functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following the ongoing political crisis in the state.
In his opening remarks, Vice Admiral Ibas apologised for his inability to attend earlier scheduled meetings, citing the need for more time to settle into his new role.
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He told the committee that he is still acclimatising to the demands of his position and appealed for the lawmakers’ understanding as he prepares to provide a detailed briefing.
Shortly after his plea, the session went into a closed-door meeting, with journalists and observers asked to leave.
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Deji Adeyanju, a Nigerian activist and lawyer, has made explosive claims regarding the 2023 presidential election, suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso secretly supported President Bola Tinubu’s campaign.
In a post shared on his 𝕏 page Thursday, Adeyanju contended that Obi, who ran against Tinubu, would likely continue to support the president in future political endeavors.
He expressed certainty that Obi would decline any efforts to form a coalition aimed at challenging Tinubu in the next election.
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“I’m 100% convinced that Obi worked for Tinubu in 2023 and will do so again. I might be wrong, but I’m convinced in my mind about this,” Adeyanju wrote.
“Once a businessman, always a businessman. Those still in doubt will see the clear handwriting before 2027. He will refuse to join the coalition,” he continued.
Additionally, Adeyanju accused Kwankwaso of working in favor of Tinubu during the previous election.
He emphasized that for any opposition coalition to succeed in the 2027 race, figures like Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—another presidential hopeful—must step aside.
“For the coalition to succeed, all the self-centered politicians like Atiku & Obi should promise not to run and allow neutral folks to run against Tinubu,” Adeyanju proposed. “This is how to put the interest of the nation above personal interest,” he added.
The activist went on to criticize the culture surrounding Nigerian politics, describing it as an industry driven by opportunism.
He lamented the presence of “merchants” surrounding top politicians, accusing them of putting personal gain ahead of the country’s well-being. “The biggest industry in Africa is politics,” Adeyanju said.
“And those around popular politicians are all merchants. Once politics is around the corner, they are in business. Con men and women who just want to cash out.”
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Ibas was appointed to the position by President Bola Tinubu following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.
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The NEC meeting, which is being presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gathered a number of state governors and deputy governors from across the 36 states of Nigeria to discuss important national economic issues.
Among the notable figures in attendance was Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Governor Oborevwori led the opening prayers at the meeting on the instruction of Vice President Shettima.
Other state governors present included Rev. Fr. Hycinth Alia of Benue State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, and Bassey Otu of Cross River, along with several deputy governors.
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