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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Politics, Pussy & Power’ By AIT’s Adaora

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James Orji
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Popular broadcast journalist, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has released a new book, with an intriguing title, ‘Politics Pussy & Power: The demystification of social aberrations that have hindered the greatness of the human mind’.
Adaora, a co-anchor of Kakaki, a daily talk show on the African Independent Television (AIT), who is also a fervent gender advocate and founder of WEWE Network Afrique, said she chose the provocative title for her latest book, in order to unpretentiously unravel the transformative power of authentic connections and the destructive potential of exploitative pursuits.
According to the review of the book on Amazon books, Adaora in Politics, Pussy & Power, “Challenges conventions, providing fresh insights into politics and power. Her book empowers women and men alike by redefining the roles of power and femininity. Adaora’s words resonate worldwide, making her a global literary sensation.”
In this book, the author invites her readers to
join her on this “unforgettable expedition into the heart of human existence, where we discover the interplay of politics, pussy, and power, the forces that shape our world and beckon us to embrace the transformative potential within ourselves.”
 ‘Politics, Pussy, and Power,’ talks about the exhilarating journey and the dark underbelly of politics, where cunning manipulations and power plays reign supreme, and the rise of charismatic leaders alongside the shadows of deceit they cast, which often blurs the lines between genuine intent and Machiavellian tactics, are also revealed.
With thought-provoking insights and storytelling techniques, this book extends the conventional realm of politics, power and self preservation. It also offers a variety of experiences which resonate with all aspects of life.
Putting together real-life examples, fictional narratives and historical accounts, this book explores the complexities of power dynamics, human relationships and the pursuit of transformational change.
This book considers the inexplicable state of the word pussy, which represents a symbol of vulnerability and subjectivity relatively, the essence of demystifying the context and weakening it as a tool of feminine subjugation.
It unravels the transformative power of authentic connections and the destructive potential of exploitative pursuits.
Amidst the shadows and struggles, this book also presents a glimmer of hope for women in different fields of life, igniting transformative prototypes that has altered the course of history for good.
Additionally, it offers a beacon of empowerment, reminding readers that they also hold power within themselves to transform their immediate environment, and the globe, at large.
From the everyday actions that create ripples of change to the collective force of collaboration, this book instills the belief that each individual possesses the power to shape the world.
“Politics, Pussy, and Power” is a captivating exploration of the human experience – raw, enthralling, and enlightening. It challenges conventional notions, transcends boundaries, and beckons readers to contemplate their own agency in life’s theater.
In a world where power is both a potent force for transformation and a seductive tool for manipulation, this book inspires readers to wield their influence thoughtfully and compassionately.
It reminds us that as we navigate the complexities of human existence, our power lies not only in the pursuit of control but in our ability to connect, understand, and uplift one another.
Adaora, who is also a motivational speaker and poet, has published a number of  motivational books, such as,
Poetry for Life,
Black Girl With A White Heart and  Women In The World.
She also has an 8-track spoken word compilation.

Ethiopian/Tigray War: How We Ended Conflict The African Way- Obasanjo

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James Orji
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the problem facing the continent can be resolved by its people without external influence.

The former Nigerian leader made the admonition when students from Ethiopia and Tigray paid him a courtesy visit, at his Abeokuta, Ogun state home to thank him for the role he played in ending the war in their country.

Over 600, 000 people were killed from both sides after the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front, TPLF, took up arms against the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed-led government in the two year bloody war.

The war has been described as one of the deadliest in the 21st century by pundits.

The students under the aegis of All-African Students Union, AASU, led by Osisiogu Osikenyi said they came to thank Obasanjo for the role he played in ending the bloody war.

Speaking, Obasanjo said the Ethiopian/ Tigray war was an example of how Africans can resolve their problems in their own way.

According to him, what was achieved in Ethiopia “is what you and I will regard as finding African solution to African problem.”

He explained that no conflict in the continent is too big for its leaders to resolve, adding that this is the desire of Africans founding fathers from independence.

Obasanjo said, “It is a great lesson for us to know that yes, whatever may be our problem – political, economic, social in Africa, we can solve them if we go about seeking solutions rightly.

“What is very important and which I want you to take very very seriously is that what we were able to achieve in Tigray, the peace that we were able to achieve in Tigray between TPLF and the Federal government of Ethiopia is what you and I will regard as finding African solution to African problem. And this is what our leaders have been clamouring for even from independence in the early 1960s.

“No problem in Africa is too great for us to solve where there may be problem of peace, problem of insecurity, problem of youths unemployment, youths lack empowerment, youths lack acquisition of skills, youths frustration and of course general bad governance.

FBN Holdings: Court Begins Hearing Today; Lender To Raise N139bn Capital

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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First Bank Holdings Plc, the parent company of First Bank Nigeria, FBN Ltd has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, of its plan to raise N139 billion fresh capital through a Right issue.

The development comes as a federal high court in Lagos is set to commence hearing of proceedings to determine the status of the 11th Annual General Meeting of First Bank Holdings Plc.

On July 15, 2022, the Court granted an order restricting FBN Holding Plc from implementing all the decisions taken at its 10th Annual General Meeting held on June 20, 2022, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

The suit filed by a shareholder of the bank, Olusegun Onagoruwa will be heard today (Thursday).

Instructively, the shareholders of the bank had in June this year, during its 11 Annual General Meeting, AGM passed a resolution for the capital to be raised.

The resolution was backed by over 98 percent of the shareholders with voting rights, granting the management powers to increase the company’s issued share capital from N17.95 billion of 35, 895,292,792 ordinary shares to N22.43 billion.

The resolution said, “There shall be a capital raise. The capital raise transaction shall be by way rights issue, on such terms and conditions and on such dates as may be determined by the Directors, subject to obtaining the approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities.”

In the notice filed with the NGX earlier in the week, FBN Holdings said its Stockbrokers, FBNQuest Securities, has been mandated to seek approval on behalf of the Holder.

Part of the notice said, “its stockbrokers, FBNQuest Securities Limited, submitted an application to Nigerian Exchange Limited for the approval and listing of a Rights Issue of Eight Billion, Nine Hundred and Seventy-Three Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety-Eight (8,973,823,198) ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N15.50 per Share on the basis of one new ordinary share for every four ordinary shares held as at the close of business on Monday, 9 October 2023.”

Meanwhile, stakeholders in the sector insist that the outcome of the court proceeding will determine what happens next in Nigeria’s premier commercial bank.

How Navy Bursted 3m Litres Capacity Refinery in Niger Delta

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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The Nigerian Navy has urged youths in the Niger Delta to engage in legitimate work rather than stealing crude oil from the nation’s pipelines.

The nation’s economy is being sabotaged by some youths who steal crude in the oil reach Niger Delta, the Navy said after bursting an illegal refinery in Rivers state.

The illegal three million capacity refinery was destroyed on Wednesday by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder, in Degema Local Government Area of the state.

According to the Commander, NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Desmond Igbo, the refinery was burst by his men following intelligence it received on Tuesday that illegal oil refining was being carried out in the area.

Igbo said the illegal refinery comprising six refining camps is located within Cawthorne Channel 2 on the coast of the state, and is used to steal crude oil from a wellhead in Oil Mining Lease-18 operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL and Sahara Energy.

He warned the youths in the area to desist from destroying the nation’s oil wealth.
The naval commander said, “This is not the best way to earn a living. There are so many ways to earn a living instead of damaging the environment and also they are depriving the Federal Government of the needed revenue.

“Here is NNPCL OML-18 oil well head that is being tapped with a six inches hose connected to the wellhead by oil thieves.

“The hose runs for about 2 kilometres from the wellhead to their reservoir and thereafter channels it to their cooking pots. This is a clear case of economic sabotage.

“My men, the Tactical Assault Squadron of Nigeria Navy Ship, Pathfinder, on our patrol in the creeks discovered the site on Tuesday and we are here to ensure that this does not continue anymore.

28 Years After: Retirees In Edo Set To Receive Gratuities

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Ayodele Oni
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Godwin Obaseki

By Ayodele Oni

Hope of better living condition and reaping gains of their labour while alive behove on pensioners in  Edo State as Governor Godwin Obaseki, approved the payment of  28 years backlog of gratuity to them.

Those to benefit are pensioners in the Edo State Local Government Staff Pension Board.

Already, screening of beneficiaries is set to commence as the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Osas-Ehigie Sandra has put them on notice.

In a statement in Benin, Osas-Ehigie explained that a screening exercise will be held for the payment of pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board between 1979 and 2008.

She said, “This is to inform Pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, who retired between 1979 and 2008 that His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has graciously released fund for their gratuity and that screening exercise will be carried out in the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Premises, King Square, Benin City.

“All confirmed Pensioners are to physically present themselves at the venue with their pension identity card, biometrics slip and pay advice between Monday 16th  and Friday 20th October, 2023, from 8.00am -4.00pm daily.”

“Nigerians Know Who They Voted For As President” – APC Replies Peter Obi

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replied Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) over his remark that President Bola Tinubu should reintroduce himself to Nigerians, following doubts over his academic qualifications and identity.

The ruling party, through its spokesman, Felix Morka stated that  “Mr Obi must know that President Tinubu does not need a re-introduction. He does not have any identity problem, except the one contrived by the Atikus and Peters of our political firmament.”

In a statement on Wednesday, the APC pointed out that “Unwilling to miss out in the orchestrated campaign of calumny against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his certificate from the Chicago State University, Obi jumped on the tailboard of Atiku’s bandwagon to satisfy his uncanny and insatiable thirst for cheap media attention.

“This is coming long after his Labour Party had dissociated itself from a bogus call to action by the former Vice President.

“In his drivel, Peter Obi, demanded that the President reintroduce himself to Nigerians, as though the 8.9 million Nigerians who voted him last February were all groggy when they made their free democratic choice.

“The 8.9 million Nigerians who voted him into office were, and remain, aware of his outstanding record and accomplishments as a defender of democracy, freedom, social and economic justice for over three decades.

“Nigerians know President Tinubu as a thoroughbred professional and former auditor and treasurer of Mobil Nigeria, now ExxonMobil.

“Nigerians know the President as a former Senator of the Federal Republic where he served as Chairman of the influential Finance and Appropriations Committee.

“They know him as a former Governor of Lagos State who designed and paved the pathway to the growth and prosperity of present day Lagos, the 5th largest economy in Africa.

“Nigerians know who they voted for as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“They voted for him with full faith and confidence that his track record and wide competences would help in the re-engineering of our country’s economy for the good of the greatest number of Nigerians.

“In marked contrast, Nigerians have flatly and serially rejected Atiku Abubakar, and denied Peter Obi’s presidential bid in the last election election.

“Beyond regaling Nigerians with false and embarrassing statistics for which he has gained notoriety, Peter Obi cannot be said to be known for any outstanding performance as governor of Anambra State for eight years with no worthy legacy standing to his name.

“They voted for Tinubu with full faith and confidence that his track record and wide competences would help in the re-engineering of our country’s economy for the good of the greatest number of Nigerians.

“In marked contrast, Nigerians have flatly and serially rejected Atiku Abubakar, and denied Peter Obi’s presidential bid in the last election election.

“As for President Tinubu’s academic record at the Chicago State University, the facts are clear and settled except for those political jaundiced by the trauma of electoral defeat.

“The Chicago State University has unequivocally stated over and over again, and in a deposition, under oath, by the Registrar, Caleb Westberg that President Tinubu attended the school and graduated with Honours.

“Nigerians are now familiar with stellar academic performance of President Tinubu as evidenced by his transcript as released by the CSU with 18As, 10Bs and 3Cs grades.

“It is disturbing and utterly contemptuous of the courts of our land for the duo of Atiku and Obi to rail and pollute the public space with the very same issues that they have submitted to the court for adjudication.

“They have continued to perpetrate public deception, operating, simultaneously, as accusers and judges in their own base cause.

“We condemn the sordid and disgraceful attempt by Obi, Atiku and their cheerleaders to use the mainstream and social media to intimidate the judiciary, incite the public to violence, disparage Justices of the Appeal and Supreme Court.

“We urge all well meaning Nigerians to condemn this anti-democratic and irresponsible conduct of both political naggers.

“For the records, our team of lawyers stand advised to explore all available judicial mechanisms towards bringing Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to justice for their ceaseless contemptuous conduct.

“In our democracy, the office of the President is not filled by intimidation, blackmail or reckless self help.

“It is filled by the people, by their lawful votes at the polls just as they did on February 25, 2023 when they elected Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Israeli-Hamas War: “Impossible To Imprison Two Million People Without Expecting A Cruel Price”

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The Source
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Benjamin Netanyahu

By Gideon Levy

Behind all this is Israeli arrogance. We think we have permission to do anything and assume we will never pay, nor be punished. And we think that we will continue and nothing will interrupt us. We will arrest, we will kill, we will abuse, we will dispossess, we will protect the settlers and their pogroms, we will go to the tomb of Joseph, to the tomb of Ot’niel, to the altar of Joshua, all in the Palestinian territories, and of course to the Temple Mount — more than 5,000 Jews on Sukkot alone. We will shoot innocents, gouge out their eyes and smash their faces, expel them, expropriate them, rob them, kidnap them from their beds, ethnically cleanse them and, of course, continue the incredible siege of Gaza. And we will assume that everything will continue as if nothing had happened.

We thought that with the construction of a super barrier around the Gaza Strip, whose underground wall cost three billion shekels, with that we were already safe. We trusted that the geniuses of 8200 (military intelligence listening unit) and the members of the Shin Bet, who know everything, would warn us in time. We thought we would move half an army from near Gaza to Hawara just to protect the crazy antics of Zvi Sukkot and the settlers, and everything would be fine, both in Hawara and Erez. It turns out that when there is great motivation, the most sophisticated and expensive obstacle in the world can be crossed even by a simple excavator and with relative ease. You can cross that haughty wall with bicycles and scooters, despite all the billions invested in it and despite all the experts and with their contractors getting rich.

We thought we would continue to harass Gaza, throw it a few crumbs of kindness in the form of a few thousand work permits in Israel—a drop in the bucket, and they are always conditional on “correct behaviour”—and yet we assumed we would keep them like in a prison.

We thought that by making peace with Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, the Palestinians would be forgotten, even erased, as many Israelis would like. We would continue to hold thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including prisoners without trial, most of them political prisoners, and yet we would not agree to discuss their release, even after decades in prison. We would tell them that only through force will their prisoners see freedom. We thought that we would continue to arrogantly reject any attempt at a political solution, simply because it is not convenient for us to do so, and we thought that surely everything would continue like this forever.

Once again it is proven that this is not the case. Several hundred Palestinian militants broke through the fence and invaded Israel in a way no Israeli imagined they could. A few hundred Palestinian militants demonstrated that it is impossible to imprison two million people forever without incurring a cruel price. Just as yesterday the smoking, antiquated Palestinian bulldozer tore down the fence, the most sophisticated of all fences, it also tore through Israel’s cloak of arrogance. And he also destroyed the idea that it is enough to attack and dismantle Gaza with suicide drones and sell them to half the world to maintain security.

Yesterday Israel saw images it had never seen before: Palestinian military vehicles patrolling the city, Gaza cyclists entering its gates. These images must tear the veil of arrogance. The Palestinians of Gaza have decided that they are willing to pay any price for a spark of freedom. But… Does this have any potential? No. Will Israel learn its lesson? No.

Yesterday, there was already talk of erasing entire neighborhoods of Gaza City, of occupying the Gaza Strip and of punishing Gaza “like it has never been punished before.” But Gaza has not stopped being punished by Israel since 1948, even for a moment. More than seven decades of abuse, and again, the worst is yet to come. Threats to “flatten Gaza” only prove one thing: we have learned nothing. Arrogance is here to stay, even after Israel, once again, pays a high price.

Benjamin Netanyahu bears great responsibility for what happened and must pay the costs, but the issue did not begin with him and will not end after he leaves. We must now mourn bitterly for the Israeli victims; but we also have to cry for Gaza. Gaza, most of its residents are refugees created by Israel. Gaza, which never knew a single day of freedom.

Levy, an Isreali Journalist, wrote this on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in an Israeli Newspaper, Haaretz

Owerri Stands Still As APC Flags Off Uzodimma’s Re-election Campaign

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Owerri, the capital of Imo State, literally stood still on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) formally presented Senator Hope Uzodimma as its candidate for the November 11 Governorship Election, with Lady Chinyere Ekomaru as his running mate.

The Leadership of the APC did not only turn out in their numbers for the flag off, but other members of the Party in Imo and adjoining States showed physical presence at the Dan Anyiam Stadium such that the 45,000 capacity Stadium could not accommodate the crowd at the event.

Those from the leadership of the APC who graced the flag off include Vice President Kashim Shettima ( who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, the Chairman, National Campaign Council for Imo State Governorship election, Sen. Bassey Otu, (Governor, Cross River State), the Deputy National Chairman, South, Chief Emma Enukwu, among other key leaders.

Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum/ Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdufatai Abdulrahman, Governor Babajide Sanwolu (Lagos), Governor Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Governor Alia ( Benue), Governor Francis Nwifuru ( Ebonyi), Governor Mai Mala-Buni (Yobe) and Governor Ahmad Aliyu ( Sokoto).

Two former Governors of Imo State – Chief Ikedi Ohakim and Sen. Rochas Okorocha were also present.

Among other APC chieftains in attendance were Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator Patrick Ndubueze, Senator Nkechi Nworgu, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of States Labour and Employment, Rt Hon Nkiruka Onyejiocha, Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Anoka- Anite, former Minister of Labour, Dr. Emeka Wogu, former Minister of State, Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikoh, to name but a few.

In their different remarks, speaker after speaker – Dr. Macdonald Ebere (Imo State Chairman of the APC), Governor Bassey Otu (Chairman, Imo State Governorship National Campaign Council), Senator Adams Oshiomhole (on behalf of National Assembly members), Governor Dapo Abiodun ( on behalf of APC Governors), the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and Vice President Kashim Shettima, harped on the good work Governor Uzodimma has done in his almost first four years in office and urged Imo people to reelect him.

Ebere recalled the metamorphosis in the infrastructure in Imo State courtesy of Governor Uzodimma as well as other tangible and intangible programmes associated with his government and noted that Imo people are resolved to reelect him so as to enable him consolidate on the sound foundation he has laid for a better Imo State.

While Oshiomhole reminded the Imo people that he did not make a mistake presenting Senator Uzodimma as APC Governorship candidate four years ago, he advised them to still stick to him and vote massively for him since they are now witnesses to the good job the Governor has done in Imo.

Both Governors Otu and Abiodun appealed to the Imo electorate not to make the mistake of changing a winning team.

They said the joy on the faces of the people and the way they turned out in their numbers to be part of Governor Uzodimma’s presentation and flag off of his campaign, are indications that the Governor does not have opposition to contend with in the November 11 governorship election.

“We can see that Imo is APC and APC is Imo. We hope to come back here on November 11 and join all of you to sing victory song on Governor Uzodimma’s reelection,” said Abiodun, while Otu suggested to them to “vote massively for Uzodimma’s reelection.”

According to Dr. Ganduje, only a fool will not reckon with the turn out of Party faithful which he said is an indication that Governor Uzodimma has worked so hard to win the hearts of Imo people through his programmes in education, agriculture, health, security, roads and more.

He did not only congratulate the electorate in advance but urged them to show that Imo State is APC through and through by coming out en mass to vote for the man they love so much.

In his remarks, Vice President Shettima said that Governor Uzodimma has proven that he has capacity to deliver on the mandate the people gave to him some years back and that the respect the Governor enjoys at the national level actually has its origin from his locality.  He appealed to all members of the APC in Imo State to join hands with the Governor to ensure that the opposition is properly trounced come November 11.

The Vice President who said his boss holds Imo in high esteem assured that he will report to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that Governor Uzodimma has done marvelously well for the APC in Imo and that there is nothing to show that Imo State is not APC.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the man of the moment, Governor Uzodimma thanked his visitors and party faithful from across the country for coming to honour him and more importantly, for believing in him.

Governor Uzodimma told them that Imo State has witnessed massive turn around in different areas since he assumed office barely four years ago and that it is the desire of the people that he seeks reelection, not just because of what he has been able to do so far but because they believe in him.

He promised not to let down the Party or to disappoint the expectations of the people of Imo State if by God’s grace they renew his tenure on November 11.

The highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of the APC flag to Governor Uzodimma and his running mate by Dr. Ganduje assisted by Vice President Shettima and other leaders of the Party.

Earlier, Vice President Shettima had paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of Imo State Council of the Traditional Rulers, HRM, Eze EC Okeke where the APC leaders told all the Imo monarchs why they came to Imo.

Eze Okeke while welcoming them urged the Government to find a role for Traditional Rulers, which they said, will be in the interest of the society.

Also, before the Vice President and his entourage attended the APC flag off of Governor Uzodimma’s reelection campaign, he went to commission the newly reconstructed MCC- Toronto road by the Governor Uzodimma administration.

HURIWA Tackles Governor Mba, Condemns Enugu Assembly’s  Approval of N170 Billion Loan Request

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has vehemently denounced the recent approval of a massive N170 billion loan request by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, stating that the suspiciously swift passage of this request through the state House of Assembly has raised serious concerns, depicting a clear violation of the rights of Enugu State’s citizens to transparent governance and fiscal responsibility.

In a statement released Wednesday, signed by Emmanuel Onwubiko, National Coordinator,  HURIWA expressed deep alarm over the Enugu State House of Assembly’s unanimous endorsement of Governor Mbah’s substantial loan request. “This request encompasses a staggering N100 billion in bank guarantees, N10 billion in term loans, N10 billion in overdraft facilities, and N50 billion in credit facilities. These colossal figures demand rigorous scrutiny, and the absence of transparency surrounding this decision is deeply unsettling.

“It is apparent that the people of Enugu State have been left in the dark concerning the specifics of this loan and how it will serve the state’s betterment. The dearth of transparency surrounding this decision raises critical questions about who truly stands to benefit from these funds”.

Consequently, HURIWA called upon all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the honorable residents of Enugu State, and opposition political leaders, including Senators and House of Representatives members, to unite and establish a coalition dedicated to safeguarding the proper utilization of this substantial sum.

The rights group also stressed that it is imperative that the citizens of Enugu State are informed about how their hard-earned money will be employed and what safeguards are in place to prevent corruption and misappropriation of these funds.

Furthermore, HURIWA expressed deep concern regarding the hurried nature of the approval process within the state Assembly, stressing that it is imperative that significant financial decisions undergo thorough scrutiny, debate, and public discourse to guarantee they are in the best interest of the people.

“The approval process within the state Assembly was astonishingly rushed, devoid of the requisite due diligence and public discourse essential for decisions of such financial magnitude. This hastiness has left the people of Enugu State in the dark regarding the loan specifics and its intended benefits for the state. This lack of transparency and accountability undermines the principles of good governance.

“Responsible governance should prioritize the citizens’ welfare. Leaders must ensure that public funds are employed for the people’s benefit and that decisions of this magnitude are characterized by utmost transparency and accountability.

“Governor Peter Mbah and the Enugu State House of Assembly must be held accountable for their actions and decisions. The people of Enugu State deserve leaders who prioritize their welfare and are committed to responsibly managing public funds”.

HURIWA’s statement concluded by urging all concerned parties to remain vigilant and committed to ensuring that the funds secured through this loan are used for the development and improvement of Enugu State, and not to enrich a select few. “Transparency, accountability, and the protection of the rights of citizens must be paramount in all government actions.”

This Is Sensitive Period For Nigeria Says British High Commissioner As He Holds Meeting With PDP NWC

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British High Commissioner Meeting with PDP NWC

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, under the leadership of the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, recieved the British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery and his entourage at the Party’s National Secretariat.

According to a release signed by the Publicity Officer, Office of the National Publicity Secretary, Adiele Nwosu, Richard Montgomery in his remark acknowledged that this is quite a sensitive time for Nigeria, making reference to the transition of the current Presidency, and further stated that his visit is intended to help the British High Commission understand via the NWC the Party’s priorities, point of view on Nigeria’s challenges and also the evolution of the nation’s democracy, laying emphasis that one of the duties of the Commission is to explain to the UK government properly and in detail the current state of the nation.

The Acting National Chairman, Damagum in responding welcomed the delegation and highlighted the Ideology and guiding principle of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Damagum speaking on the 2023 general election registered that the party registers strongly it’s concerns and has unreservedly challenged the credibility of the Presidential elections and outcome via constituitional means which has also led to the unveiling of more points of concern as seen in the embarrassing matter arising from the Chicago State University. He also stated that the obligation of the PDP is first to the country, then to the party and reaffirmed that the party will continue to push for the right things to be done.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party Hon. Debo Ologunagba in his contribution said “Legitimacy of any government is established first by the participation of the citizens freely in the electoral process which must be void of form of violence / intimidation.”. He further made reference to the report of the February 2023 general election which questions the legitimacy of the present government of the APC.

Hon. Ologunagba lamented that ignoring reports and concerns registered by the PDP would sadly plunge Nigeria into a one-Party state. He challenged the International Community to show more interest in the electoral process and all matters arising and further called for the activation of the process of ensuring that INEC which is saddled with the responsibility of conducting elections does so and in accordance with all laid down and spelt out rules. Making reference to the upcoming November 11 governorship election in three (3) States namely; Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states respectively, he said it provides good incipiency for the International Community to to assist by ensuring that concerns raised by the PDP and Nigerians at large does not repeat itself and to also see to it that INEC be held to account stressing that the engagement of the British High Commission in the next 4 weeks is very critical to help ensure that “Legitimacy, Democracy Rule of Law, and re-establishment of the credibility of our electoral process must be established via actual participation of citizens and making sure that votes casted counts.

The meeting ended with resolutions being put forward.

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