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Edun, Fmr. Finance Minister, Resigned, Was Not Sacked – State House

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Adesina Soyooye
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Wale Edun - Minister of Finance

By Adesina Soyooye

The Presidency has denied that Wale Edun, until Monday, the Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, until same date, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, were sacked by President Bola Tinubu.

The two men were relieved of their duties through a statement from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The statement said that the two had been relieved of their duties by the President who, also, said that such exercise will be routine and was meant to strengthen the running of the Government.

But a surprise State House statement on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, back-pedalled and informed that the men were not relieved of their duties as Ministers, but resigned on their own.

Edun, the statement said, resigned on grounds of ill-health. While not explaining why Dangiwa resigned, the statement said both former Ministers were very thankful to Mr President for the opportunity given to them to serve.

Following is the full text of Onanuga’s statement.

Wale Edun, former Finance Minister and Musa Gangiwa, Housing Minister, resigned; they were not sacked 

“Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons,  before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday.

“Also, the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, similarly resigned and thanked the President for the opportunity given him to serve in the Federal Executive Council.

“Edun, who clocked 70 on Monday and has battled recent ill health, fittingly submitted his resignation letter on his birthday, thanking the President for the opportunity to serve Nigeria.

“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda”, his letter read.

“Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected.

“I wish you and the administration every success in the future”, he wrote.

“On Tuesday, before the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation announced his departure from the Cabinet, Edun paid a valedictory visit to the President at the Villa. He held an hour-long discussion with the president and then left to focus on his private businesses.

“Dangiwa, an architect, previously served as the managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank between 2015 and 2022, as well as  Secretary to the Katsina State Government, before President Tinubu appointed him as housing minister in August 2023.

“Edun, an economist and investment banker, served as Lagos State commissioner for finance between 1999 and 2004, during the tenure of then Governor Bola Tinubu.

“Before then, he worked from 1980 to 1986 at Chase Merchant Bank (later Continental) in Lagos. He joined the World Bank in September 1986 through the elite Young Professionals program, where he worked on economic and financial packages for several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“In 1989, he co-founded Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited (now Stanbic IBTC) and served as executive director. In 1994, he founded Denham Management Limited, which has since become the Chapelhill Denham Group. He served as chairman from 2008 to 2021.

“President Tinubu has expressed deep appreciation to Edun and Dangiwa for their dedicated service and significant contributions to the administration’s economic reform programme and wished them continued success in their future endeavours.

“In the same vein, the President has urged the new Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to consolidate ongoing reforms and advance the administration’s fiscal and economic objectives with renewed focus, discipline, and innovation.

“President Tinubu will shortly send the ministerial nominee for housing, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, also from Katsina, like Dangiwa, to the Senate for confirmation.

“Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)”

Alleged Coup Plotters Deny Charges, Get April 27 Date, Accelerated Trial

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Ayodele Oni
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Alleged coup plotters in court

 

By Ayodele Oni 

 

Rtd Major General Gana brought in on a wheelchair

 

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed April 27 for commencement of trial of persons accused of plotting to overthrow the Federal Government. 

 

The Court also ordered that the six persons accused of plotting to overthrow the Federal Government be put on remand at the detention facility of the Department of the State Service (DSS). 

 

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order on Wednesday following a request to that effect by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, who led the federal government’s lawyers in the trial. 

 

At the arraignment, all the six accused persons denied the 13- count treason charges brought against them by the federal government. 

 

Shortly after their plea was taken, Fagbemi applied for accelerated trial of the defendants which was promptly granted by the Court along with remand at the DSS custody. 

 

Attempt by some of the lawyers to move oral applications for bail of their clients was rejected by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik who ordered them to file formal applications. 

 

She also ordered that their lawyers be allowed to access them for effective preparation of their defense in the charges against them. 

 

Sunusi Musa, SAN, who stood for the renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheik Abdukadir Sani Zaria, thanked the AGF for the request to remand the accused persons at the DSS custody. 

 

He said that the DSS had been very civil and respects the rights of his client since he was moved from the detention facility of the Defense Intelligence Agency DIA where he claimed no one was allowed to access detainees. 

 

One of the defendants, retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana was brought to the court on wheel chair on accounts of his ill-health and old age.

  

Former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, also on the charge sheet is said to be at large

 

Those put on trial in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026 are retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani.

 

In the 13-count charge,  they were accused of plotting to levy war against the Federal Republic of Nigeria to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

 

The alleged offence is said to be contrary and punishable under section 37 (2) of the Criminal Code. 

 

The charge was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN.

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On ADC, PDP Appeals

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Supreme Court of Nigeria



By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, reserved ruling on the appeals filed by the Senator David Mark-led factional leadership of the opposition Coalition platform the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic party PDP National Executive Committee NEC for a date to be communicated to all parties.

 

The Source reports that while the Mark-led ADC leadership had filed an application challenging the Court of Appeal judgment of March 12,2026 ordering parties in the festering leadership tussle rocking the party to return to the trial Court for the continuation of proceedings in the application filed by the Bala Nafiu Gombe-faction of the ADC  disputing the Mark-led NEC, the Turaki-led PDP also filed an appeal against the Appellate Court’s verdict of March 9,2026 nullifying its Ibadan National Convention ,as well as affirming the trial Court’s recognition of the Nyesom Wike-backed Abdulraham Mohammed-led PDP leadership.

 

Besides, Mark, in his application, prayed the Supreme Court for an order of  stay of execution of the Court of Appeal ruling ordering parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit filed by Nafiu Gombe  before Honourable Justice Emeka Nwite of an Abuja Federal High Court.

 

The Mark-led ADC leadership similarly in the appeal marked SC/CU/180/ 2026, prayed the court to set aside the March 12 Court of Appeal judgment and order the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to restore recognition for its  leadership.

 

According to Mark, the Court of Appeal exceeded its jurisdiction by entertaining an issue that is clearly within the internal affairs of a political party which, going by extant laws, are not justiciable.

 

In the same vein, the Turaki-led PDP faction in the suit marked SC/CV/164/2026 is also seeking an order of the Supreme Court setting aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal of March, 9, 2026, which affirmed the trial court’s ruling nullifying its Ibadan National Convention,as well as recognizing the Wike-backed PDP faction.

 

During the last Court proceedings on April 14, 2026, the Supreme Court, after taking pleas from both parties agreed to give the appeals expedited hearing  with a directive for all parties to serve all necessary court papers and respondents to file their responses within the next 72 hours.

 

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Mohammed Garba on Wednesday reserved judgment after parties adopted their final written and oral addresses.

 

The apex court is expected to deliver its verdict ahead of the May 10, 2026, dateline for political parties to file all necessary documents at INEC in preparation for the 2027 polls.

 

It will be recalled that the electoral Commission had on April 1, 2026, on the strength of the disputed Court of Appeal judgment of March 12, withdrew recognition from the Mark-led ADC leadership and halted all correspondences, a development that have severely disrupted its preparedness for the forthcoming polls.

Omo-Agege Seeks Return Ticket To Senate

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

Senator Ovie Omo -Agege has signified intention to return to the Senate in 2026.

Omo-Agege, who will seek to  represent Delta Central,  was Deputy President of the Senate during the ninth session of the House.

He will be slugging it out with the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone, who assumed office in 2023.

Addressing the people of his Federal Constituency on Wednesday, Omo- Agege pointed out that  “Driven by patriotic duty, resourceful service, and a hopeful vision for our future, I, Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, KSJI, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, hereby declare my intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the platform of the APC.

“This is not a light decision. It is borne out of broad consultations with my family, leaders, and stakeholders across all eight Local Government Areas of Delta Central.

“It is a response to the humbling calls by our electorate, constituents, professionals, and supporters that I return to the Senate to serve our common good and give unflinching support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Across Delta Central — Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, Okpe, Sapele, Uvwie, Ethiope East, and Ethiope West — there is clear consensus that the Urhobo Nation deserves an experienced, smart, resourceful, purpose-driven, compassionate, and courageous voice in the Senate once again.

“After deep reflection on our people’s call, and having sought the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, I have concluded that service to my people is a divine duty. I therefore humbly yield to their call.

“This decision is not about me. It is about elevating Delta Central to a place of respect,  infuence and action. It is about ensuring the 5th largest ethnic nationality in Nigeria plays its divine role with wisdom and strength in shaping our democracy.

“Our role in lawmaking, budgeting, and policy must be intentionally engaging and resourceful, not cosmetic, dull, or insipid.

“From 2015 to 2023, with your support, I had the honour of serving as your Senator and was elected Deputy President of the 9th Senate. By your testimonies, I am humbled that those eight years remain our golden years in parliamentary leadership.

“With support from the National Assembly and the trust of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, of blessed memory, we brought a modern federal polytechnic to our people; established a National Defence Space School; and secured a state-of-the-art oil and gas industrial park in Urhoboland to create jobs and boost local content.

“We also attracted the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, to Delta State in recognition of the Ndokwa Nation’s contributions to Nigeria’s growth.

“Across the district, we rehabilitated and modernised healthcare centres, set up ICT hubs in schools, rebuilt schools, reopened and constructed landing bays for riverine commerce, and improved electricity with transformers and solar streetlights. We delivered empowerment initiatives that moved families from survival to stability.

“These are the essentials of true representative partnership: understanding how Abuja works and evolving ideas that practically benefit the people who sent us there as guardians of their interests.

“To God’s glory, together we proved that meaningful federal presence is possible, not fruitless rhetoric, excuses, or labouring in vain to dim the bright lights of the Urhobo Nation.

“I am answering the overwhelming calls to return to the Senate because Delta Central cannot afford silence. It is time to improve.

‘The Urhobo Nation’s Senate seat must not be silent. That is not our portion. It is a strategic seat that demands purpose and authority — a voice that brings federal projects to our people and commands respect for national progress.

“Elect me, and I will deliver legislative leadership that moves bills from sponsorship to assent: defending Urhobo economic interests, expanding education and healthcare, and strengthening security.

“With Senate seniority, committee influence, and a national network, I pass laws, not file them.

“I will collaborate with Mr. President, our party’s leadership, the National Assembly, and relevant MDAs to complete ongoing federal projects and attract new ones.

“My priorities are clear: roads for commerce, power for industries, schools for our children, and hospitals that save lives. Urhoboland will receive its rightful share from the centre.

“On jobs, we will advocate dedicated funding for SMEs, artisans, and agro-processors. We will partner with federal agencies to ensure our youth and women are not bystanders in oil, gas, maritime, and digital sectors. Our representation will translate into real, verifiable employment.”

Soludo Sacks Odinkalu, Bianca, From University  Governing Council

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Charles Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo

 

By Charles Igbo

 

Less than two years after he appointed Professor Chidi Odinkalu and Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu to the Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, 

Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor,  has sacked them along with others. Only one member, a Traditional Ruler was reappointed.

 

Professor Odinkalu, is an accomplished Barrister-at-Law, activist and a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission while Ambassador Ojukwu is, currently Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. The University is named after her late husband, Dim Ikemba Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Until his removal, Odinkalu  was the University’s Pro-Chancellor.

 

They were appointed in June 2024.

 

Other members of the sacked Council were Dr. Ifeoma Ekwueme, wife of a former Vice President, late Dr Alex Ekwueme,  Christopher Ndubuisi, and Igwe Oranu Chidume (who was, however, reappointed)

 

Prof. Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a Professor of Agricultural Engineering, has been appointed as the new Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council of the University.

Onwualu is the current Vice Chancellor of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja. He was, also, a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council.

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In a statement issued  by his  Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo said that Onwualu is a “distinguished engineer and award-winning administrator who has contributed extensively to the development of Agricultural and Materials Engineering in Nigeria.”

 

He added that “Professor Onwualu brings to his new role as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor a vast wealth of experience and expertise that cuts across fields.

 

“His exceptional leadership qualities have seen him hold critical positions related to diverse reputable institutions which include as Visiting Professor at the National Universities Commission and Co-Centre Leader, World Bank-funded Pan African Materials Institute, among others.

 

“Besides, Professor Onwualu has authored over 200 publications and 10 patents, received awards from over 70 organisations, and is a fellow of 12 scientific and professional bodies.

Bianca Ojukwu
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu

Other members of the new Council are: Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, HRH Igwe Chidiume Oranu (reappointed),  Professor Josephat O. Ogbuagu, and AIG (retd) Sir Chris Ezike.

CBN: Fraudsters Planning Cyberattacks Against Banks, OFIs

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Yemi Cardoso - CBN Governor

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has warned the banking public  over the  increasing cyberattack attempts targeting the personal accounts, issued through fraudulent messages and emails by fraudsters falsely claiming that such originate from the apex bank.

The bank warned that the cyber hackers who are circulating the fake messages and emails are aiming to steal personal information and accounts from bank customers with the aim of stealing their money from their accounts.

Beware of such messages and emails, the CBN warned Nigerians and other bank customers.

In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, the apex bank said cybercriminals are deploying deceptive tactics designed to mislead unsuspecting individuals and compromise sensitive personal information.

The CBN,  said the fraudulent communications—circulating via email and online platforms—often urge recipients to click on suspicious links. These messages also contain false claims related to CBN’s leadership, licensing operations, and policy decisions, all aimed at creating credibility and luring victim, the apex bank noted.

“The official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria remains www.cbn.gov.ng. Members of the public are strongly advised to refrain from clicking links or sharing personal information on suspicious websites,” the statement said.

The Yemi Cardoso-led CBN, however, urged Nigerians to verify the authenticity of any communication attributed to the CBN through its official website or trusted media outlets, saying such messages should be reported to the bank and law enforcement agencies whenever they detect any suspicion.

In 2025, Nigerian banks and other financial institutions, OFIs lost approximately ₦25.85 billion to fraud. According to the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System, NIBSS.

Edun: Why Tinubu Sacked Him

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Wale Edun - Finance Minister
Wale Edun

Before his eventual sack as the Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy, Wale Edun’s exit from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cabinet has been long predicted.

Therefore, it was not a surprise that the president finally gave him a shove from the Federal executive Council, FEC on Tuesday, replacing him with Dele Oyedele who was just recently appointed by the president as Minister of State for Finance.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga, the development followed a minor cabinet reshuffle by the president. Oyedele appointment, the statement said takes immediate effect.

Also appointed apart from Oyedele is Dr. Muttaqha Darma as Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development.

Edun’s sack has generated some reactions from not a few Nigerians, particularly those who insist that he has played a key role in the president’s ongoing economic reforms as the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and that his removal came when the president did not give an indication that he would be replaced.

But the magazine, however, learnt that his serious health conditions may have forced the president to show him the way out from his cabinet, so that he can have enough time take care of himself.

Sources revealed that the president has been searching for Edun’s replacement since he fell sick last year, and had to be flown abroad from treatment, even though the Presidency never confirmed that he was ill at the time.

“President Tinubu wanted another round peg in a round hole to replace Edun, that’s why he has delayed his removal from his government till now. Apart from that, the president wanted to give him time to patch thing up in the ministry before his eventual exit, that’s why he was granted many months, almost up to a year before he was removed,” the source said

Adding that, “Don’t also forget that Edun and Tinubu have come a long way since the president was the governor of Lagos state, when the former minister served as the Commissioner of Finance. His health challenges have been there since that time, as he had to take a break at one time or the other from the State Executive Council, SEC to seek medical attention. “

After serving as the Commissioner of Finance in Tinubu’s cabinet as Lagos Governor, Edun had to resign his position in 2004, while Tinubu’s second term in office had just taken of because of some health problems at the time.

The former minister also faced some health problems last October, following which he was flown abroad for treatment.

The Presidency, however preferred to remain anonymous on the issue of Edun’s health until he was finally shown the exit yesterday, ending his three year’s run as Tinubu’s most strategic cabinet minister, considering his dual role as the Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy.

Meanwhile, the former minister has expressed gratitude to the president for the opportunity to serve in that position.

In a statement on Tuesday, Edun said he was grateful that President Tinubu entrusted him with a key role in his cabinet since May 2023, which had enabled him to play an important role in repositioning the economy.

Oyo Guber: Tinubu Gives Adelabu Greenlight To Contest

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Adelabu Meets Tinubu

Any moment from now, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, will announce his resignation from the federal Executive Council, FEC.

The indication to the came on Tuesday after he met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Aso Villa, the Nigerian Presidency, Abuja, the nation’s capital, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector to the president.

The development has now put paid lips to earlier suggestions in some political quarters that another governorship aspirant, Senator Sarafadeen Ali had received the endorsement of the president to fly the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC ticket in next year’s governorship election in the state.

The submission of the report to the president, sources close to Adelabu claimed delayed his resignation from the Council to join the governorship election in the Pacesetters State.

Adelabu was supposed to have resigned his appointment following a directive to FEC members, wishing to contest the 2027 election, to resign from their positions.

Some Ministers have also acted on the president’s directive by resigning their Cabinet posts to pursue their political ambitions next year.

They include the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, Yusuf Sununu former Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction,  Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, Minister of Transportation, Ahmed Galadima Aminu, Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, amongst others.

They submitted their resignations over on March 31. There are however fresh claims by some sources that some federal officials, including Adelabu are set to leave their positions in few days to enable them contest next year’s elections.

According to a statement signed on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the minister, Tunji Bolaji, who said Adelabu will submit his resignations letter soon, saying he has been delayed due to his intention to ensure the ongoing reform in the nation’s Power sector.

Part of the statement: “Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days. The timing of his anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office.

“Notably, this includes efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints to power plants, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers, as well as the need to secure the President’s approval for his intended resignation and gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State.”

Meanwhile, keen political analysts watching the state insist that the governorship election race in the state has now been thrown open with the minister entering the race.

“All the initial belief that Senator Ali is Abuja’s candidate have now been fully rested. The President appears have to left all the aspirants to determine their fate by participating in a primary election, or in consensus arrangement as the party leaders may deem it fit to pick the APC candidate for the next election.

Apart from Adelabu and Senator Ali, a former Senate Leader and former PDP governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin is among the aspirants positioning to take Governor Seyi Makinde’s position after the 2027 election.

FCT High Court Threatens To Jail INEC’s Amupitan, PDP’s Anyanwu For Contempt

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Prof Joash Amupitan - INEC Chairman
Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has threatened to initiate contempt charges against the duo of the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Prof Joash Amupitan ,and the National Secretary of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic party PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu should they continue to disregard its valid orders.

 

In a notice of consequences of disobedience of Court order dated Monday April 20, 2026, the Court in Form 48 warned that the duo risk imprisonment if they continue to disobey its judgment of January 12, 2026, relating to the internal and leadership crisis within the PDP.

 

“Take notice that unless you stop further disobedience and comply forthwith/obey the judgment/order of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, made on the 12th of January 2026, which dismissed the suit of Senator Samuel N Anyanwu challenging his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic party PDP, you will be guilty of contempt and you will be liable to be committed to prison”, the court notice reads.

 

The Source reports that the PDP, on the strength of the reports and recommendations of the Chief Tom Ikimi-led National Disciplinary Committee NDC, suspended and later expelled Anyanwu and others over alleged gross anti-party activities and misconducts.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu
Senator Samuel Anyanwu

Their expulsion was formally executed at the November 14 and 15, 2025, National Convention of the PDP in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

 

However, Anyanwu, then National Secretary of the PDP under the Iliya Damangun-led National Executive Committee, NEC, approached the FCT High Court seeking the nullification of his purported suspension and expulsion.

 

Senator Anyanwu, in the suit marked FCT/HC/CV/1050/2025, also sought an order of the Court setting aside both the reports of the NDC and his purported expulsion.

 

But Justice Halilu, in his ruling on January 12, 2026, while dismissing Anyanwu’s appeal for lacking in merit ,held that the matter before the court was non-justiciable as it was within the internal affairs of the party.

 

The FCT High Court warning is coming on the heels of demands by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP for INEC to withdraw its recognition of Anyanwu as the Secretary of the party.

 

The faction in a strongly-worded letter last week , addressed to the electoral umpire , warned that it will not hesitate to initiate contempt charges should the INEC continue to ignore a valid subsisting court order. 

 

The Turaki-led faction in its petition drew attention to the FCT High Court ruling of January 12 ,2026, which affirmed the suspension and expulsion of Anyanwu from the PDP.

 

The party emphasized that the disciplinary action against Anyanwu and others was sequel to the reports and recommendations of the NDC of March 10, 2025.

 

In the petition signed by its legal team led by Abdulaziz Ibrahim, SAN, the Turaki-led faction argued that the implication of the expulsion and its judicial affirmation is that Anyanwu has long seized to be a member of the party and, therefore, can no longer act on behalf of the party in any capacity whatsoever.

 

According to the faction, Anyanwu being very aware of the implications of the judicial affirmation of his suspension and expulsion, only decided to file an appeal just a few days ago ( April 10,2026) after almost three months of the court’s verdict.

 

“By implication, the judgment of the court dismissing his case challenging his expulsion is subsisting, and remain in force, and the Commission has the constitutional obligation to enforce, comply and implement the judgment even without prompting”, the PDP stated.

 

But in its reaction ,the Wike-backed PDP faction , while denying the suspension and expulsion of Anyanwu and others, insisted that the appeal filed at the Appellate court on April 10 ,was done in error ,and will soon be withdrawn.

 

In a statement on Saturday April 18, 2026, from its spokesperson, Hon Jungudo Haruna, the faction,also, noted that the legal action instituted by Anyanwu is not in connection with his purported expulsion, but originated from a case filed at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

 

According to the party, the said motion on notice is challenging the competence and proceedings of the Ikimi-led NDC.

 

It explained.that the NDC reports and recommendations were never at any point deliberated on and ratified by the National Working Committee NWC of the party.

 

“The recommendations had no binding effect and no valid suspension existed at any time ” Haruna stated 

 

The Wike-backed PDP emphasized that the FCT High Court presided over by Honourable Justice Halilu did not affirm any expulsion or suspension ,but rather dismissed Anyanwu’s suit on the ground that the matter falls under the internal affairs of the party and therefore non-justiciable.

“You Cannot Starve Our Brave Men And Women Of Tools They Need And Expect Them  To Defeat Terror”, ADC Tells  Tinubu

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

 

The opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed deep shock and concern over reports  which  suggest that  only about  seven per cent of the total budgetary allocation to the Military  for the 2025 fiscal year has been released by the Federal Government.

 

This is as the party warned that the non-release of budgeted funds has severely hampered the procurement of security equipment, and weakened operations on the military front lines and theatres of operations.

 

The ADC’s alarm bell is tolling in the middle of avoidable deaths of both senior and junior military personnel at military formations, particularly within the security- challenged regions of Nigeria of late.

 

In a statement from Bolaji Abdullahi, its spokesperson on Tuesday April 21, 2026, the ADC alleged that out of the total budgetary allocation of N336.76 billion for security equipment and logistics in the 2025 fiscal year, only N16.71bn has been released.

 

According to the party, this ugly situation has resulted in lack of funds for the servicing  of key logistics including transport, fuel for aircraft and maintenance of barracks, and military bases.

 

The party expressed serious concern that such a lackadaisical attitude towards the military is coming at a very critical moment that the country is facing security challenges.

 

It emphasized that the poor funding of military operations have resulted in some serious consequences including mass abduction of innocent citizens, and wanton loss of lives of military personnel, particularly in the North-east region of the country.

 

The party noted with regret reports indicating that over 400 women and children abducted in Ngoshe Borno State are presently facing threat of death in insurgents’ den.

 

“The African Democratic Congress, ADC, is appalled by recent reports that only about seven per cent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year.

 

“Out of the N336.76.billion approved, only a paltry N16.71 billion has reportedly been disbursed, while nothing has been released for critical logistics such as transport, aircraft fuel and military barracks.

 

“At a time when Nigeria is battling widespread insecurity, this is not just disturbing, it is indefensible.

 

“Reports indicate that over 400 women and children abducted in Ngoshe, Borno State are now the subject of a N5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram, with a 72-hour ultimatum, and chilling threat that the victims may be dispersed and never seen again if the Government fails to act.

 

“The connection between these two realities is direct. When only a fraction of security funds is released, when nothing is provided for logistics like mobility and fuel, and when equipment procurement is delayed, the result is predictable.

 

“And when the state looks weak, those who threaten it grow stronger with devastating consequences for ordinary Nigerians”, the ADC stated.

 

According to the opposition Coalition, while critical security agencies are starved of funds, the Government has continued to lavish money on such frivolous projects as the maintenance of unwieldy presidential air fleet.”

 

The party warned that the negative effects of such gross misplacement of priorities by the Government have already begun to manifest across the country, with farmers, and Communities left vulnerable and unable to return to their farms.

 

“While the military struggles with chronic underfunding, the Federal Government has reportedly ensured full funding for the luxurious presidential air fleet enjoyed by the President ,and his immediate family, even as military aircrafts remain grounded due to lack of resources.

 

“A Government that releases only seven per cent of security equipment funds, and nothing for critical logistics cannot claim to be serious about winning the war against terror.

 

“You cannot starve our brave men and women in uniform of the tools they need and expect them to defeat a determined, and well-armed enemy.

 

“This is not just a budgeting failure, it is a failure of leadership”, the ADC declared.

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