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APC Forum Warns Tinubu: “Drop Shettima In 2027, Lose 80% Northern Muslim votes

August 24, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Bola Tinubu

By Adesina Soyooye

From the North Central All Progressives Congress Forum comes an ominous warning to President Bola Tinubu: “Drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as your running mate in 2027, and lose 80% of Northern Muslim votes.”

The warning came from the Group, following the pressure on President Tinubu to do away with the Muslim-Muslim ticket in his bid for a second term in 2027, and go for a Christian running mate.

But the North-Central APC, in a statement released by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, in Abuja, on Saturday, warns that doing that will spell doom for Mr President’s second term chances.

However, not a few people think otherwise.

They say that the Muslim-Muslim ticket which worked in 2023, is not likely to work in 2027.

For instance, the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum reminded the President that the Muslim-Muslim ticket cost the APC States in the Middle Belt and the Federal Capital Territory in 2023.

But in response to the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum’s call, the North-Central APC Forum, in the statement signed by Zazzaga, who was a member of the APC campaign council for the 2023 election, posited that the adoption of the Muslim-Muslim ticket was a winning strategy and in no way, a marginalization of Christians and/or other religions.

It noted that it is not possible for Tinubu to lose the Middle Belt when prominent Christians, for example, APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda and Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume are there holding high profile offices.

North Central APC Forum: “The Muslim-Muslim ticket will not affect President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the Middle Belt, which is part of the North-Central and this is because of the key positions held by Middle Belt christians in the APC government.

“We can guarantee that Tinubu will get 90 percent of the votes from the North-Central.

“Tinubu’s achievements in office will guarantee his reelection and as a result, there is no need to take the needless risk of changing a winning team.

“Those that are calling on President Bola Tinubu to change Vice President Kashim Shettima, basing their agitation on the Muslim-Muslim ticket, if you check, you will notice that in 2023, most of their communities voted for Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

“Now if Peter Obi is to come out again in 2027, as expected, what is the guarantee that they will vote for Tinubu even if he is to drop Shettima and replace him with a Christian? Does it mean that these people will now leave Peter Obi and vote for Tinubu?

“The truth is most of these people are not Tinubu’s supporters, they don’t really want him to win reelection in 2027. That is why some of them are going as far as urging Mr President to drop those that went to great lengths to work for his victory in 2023. They are only trying to deceive Mr President but we believe the President knows better and will be able to see through their mischief. They don’t mean well for Mr President and the party.”

The Forum, in the same vein, alleged that some people who claim to be working for the President’s reelection are alienating and marginalizing northern Muslim communities, while concentrating attention on northern Christians.

“Another issue that we want to bring to Mr President’s attention is there are people close to him – we will not mention their names but they know themselves. They are going about in different communities in the North, giving money to some communities while excluding others all in the name of asking northern Christian communities to vote for Tinubu. But while they are doing that they are alienating and marginalizing northern Muslim communities. This is counter productive and it will backfire eventually and we don’t want Mr President to suffer because of the poor decisions of these people who are close to him.

“Now these people who are concentrating on northern Christians should consider this – what if the 2023 scenario repeats itself in 2027 with Peter Obi also contesting and President Tinubu now loses both Christian and Muslim votes? What if the Christian communities again vote for Obi and the Muslim communities who are now being neglected also refuse to vote for Tinubu?

“These are the issues that these people who are calling on Mr President to drop Shettima are either not thinking about, or are ignoring because they are up to mischief and do not mean well for the President and the APC.

“Our sincere advise for Mr President is that he should maintain the status quo that produced him. We are not in support of calls for President Tinubu to change the Vice President. Changing Kashim Shettima will not bear any positive fruit in the election because, looking at the results of the 2023 election, all the Christian dominated areas in the North voted for Peter Obi and we don’t expect a different outcome in 2027. Rather, President Tinubu risks losing a large chunk of northern Muslim votes if he listens to these calls and goes ahead to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima.

“We advise Mr President not to gamble with the 2023 election. President Tinubu will lose 80 percent of northern Muslim votes if he decides to change Shettima. Even if he decides to replace him with another northern Muslim, he will lose northern Muslim votes so the best approach is to maintain the status quo and go with what worked for him in the last election.”

The Presidency has not responded to the speculations which people think would die a natural death with a confirmation that “nobody changes a winning team.”

Insecurity: Katsina Invests N36 Billion, Rescues 72 Victims

Ayodele Oni

August 24, 2025

Umar Dikko Radda - Governor of Katstina State

By Ayodele Oni

In its fight against insecurity, Katsina State Government has disclosed that it has so far invested over ₦36 billion in strengthening security operations and successfully rescued 72 kidnap victims in recent missions.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, made the announcement on Saturday during a press briefing at the Deputy Governor’s Office, Katsina.

Dr. Danmusa extended condolences to communities recently attacked by bandits, particularly in Malumfashi’s Gidaman Mantau village, where 28 lives were lost.

“On behalf of the government, we express our heartfelt sympathy to the families and communities affected.

“We also thank God for the successful rescue of 72 victims following a coordinated operation by security forces,” he said.

The commissioner stressed that the fight against terrorism and banditry requires both military strategy and community cooperation.

He noted that Governor Dikko Umar Radda has already demonstrated commitment by allocating more than ₦36 billion to bolster security across the state.

According to him, Katsina now ranks among the northern states with the highest number of security assets, second only to Borno State.

He revealed that the government recently procured eight new armoured vehicles, bringing the state’s fleet to 43, which have already been deployed to flashpoint areas.

Security personnel, he added, are currently spread across several local government areas facing persistent banditry.

While commending the efforts of security operatives, Dr. Danmusa emphasised the importance of grassroots involvement in tackling insecurity:

“This crisis emanates from the grassroots and must be solved from the grassroots. Security is not solely the government’s responsibility—it is a collective duty of every citizen.”

He also warned against politicising security matters, particularly during the rainy season when farmers return to rural communities.

“This is not the time to play politics with security. If you love Katsina, you must contribute positively.

“Our doors remain open for transparency on how security funds are utilised. Government has a duty to be accountable to the people,” he added.

The commissioner concluded by calling on residents to unite, pray, and support security agencies in ensuring lasting peace in Katsina State.

PDP Govs. Forum Dares Wike Group, Insists: “National Convention Must Hold”

Ayodele Oni

August 23, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has vowed that there is no going back on the national convention of the party.

The 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of July 2025 had fixed November 15 for the National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State

The Governors rose from its 2025/7TH Meeting in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, on Saturday, and dared all anti-party members working against the schedule National Convention of the Party.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-led group within the PDP is up in arms against the hosting of the National Convention.

The Forum particularly tasked leaders and members of the Party to resist all attempts to derail the convention by anti-party forces, but to see the PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria along the path of good governance and national development.

The PDP Governors condemned what they described as “the over-militarization”of the last Saturday’s bye- elections which they noted was characterized by wide spread irregularities, vote buying and violence, and called on Nigerians to be more circumspect in protecting their votes.

This was as it reaffirmed its commitment to rescuing the Nigeria and Nigerians from the “divisive governance style” of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose policies, it noted have continued to cause more hardship and misery on the people.

A communique of the Forum signed by its chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, stated that the opposition governors extensively deliberated on the state of the nation, the security situation, the erosion of democratic values, as well as ongoing efforts to reposition the PDP and make adequate preparations for its forthcoming national convention.

The PDP Governors expressed gratitude to members and supporters of the Party nationwide for their steadfast loyalty in the face of what they described as “serious intimidation and untold anti-democratic actions” of the APC-led Federal Government in the last bye-election.

The Forum commended the resilience of PDP leaders and members in overcoming orchestrated defections, stressing that such distractions cannot diminish the party’s strong grassroots appeal or the growing public yearning for the return of affordable living and relative security experienced under PDP-led administrations.

The communique further stated; “The Forum urges members and supporters of our Great Party, as well as the entire citizenry, to hold fast to the vision and principles of the PDP, in spite of the growing intimidation of the opposition by the government in power.

“This sad situation should only be seen as the sign of the desperation of a political party with no agenda, no vision and doomed to face inevitable rejection by the masses.

“The Forum, particularly commends initiatives by the government of Zamfara State in significantly curbing insecurity within the state; but condemns the continued monstrous killings in Katsina, Plateau, Niger and Benue States and other parts of the country and calls on the federal government to be more responsive to the lives and properties of the citizenry.

“The Forum thanks the Government and people of Zamfara State for not only hosting the 2025/7TH Meeting, but the uncommon hospitality extended to all; and also congratulate Governor Dauda Lawal on his exemplary leadership and notable achievements in infrastructure, health, education, other social services, and security.

“The Forum commiserates with the Government and people of Zamfara State on the passing of the Emir of Gusau, and equally with the Government and people of Oyo State over the recent loss of traditional rulers.

The meeting was attended by Governors Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Bauchi State) – Chairman, Dr. Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State)– Host Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas (Taraba State), Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa State), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa State) and Senator Ademola Adeleke (Osun State)

NAF Launches Operation To Hunt Down Katsina Mosque Killers

Suleiman Anyalewechi

August 23, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

No fewer than 76 abduction victims were on Saturday, August 23, rescued in coordinated raids on identified bandits’ hideouts, including Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Council of Katsina State.

The air interdiction carried out by the Nigerian Air Force NAF as a direct response to the gruesome killings of worshipers in Malumfashi Local Council of the state last week by suspected banditry elements however resulted in the killing of an innocent teenager.

As at the last count, 50 people was murdered in the Katsina Mosque attack.

The attack was said to be a reprisal one and carried out while the people were observing their early morning prayers.

Following the widespread indignation and outrage provoked by the attack, the Federal Government vowed to explore all available options in bringing the perpetrators to account.

In a statement on Saturday, the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Dr Nasir Muazu informed that the air operation was part of a wider security strategy aimed at hunting down a banditry kingpin Babaro and his gang, strongly believed to be the masterminds of the dastardly Mosque attack and killings in Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government of the State.

He noted that the airstrikes conducted between 6am and 7 am specifically targeted Babaro’s stronghold at Pauwa Hill ,which is one of the most notorious bases that have been a source of terror to surrounding communities.

“The strike is part of a broader strategy to dismantle criminal hideouts , weaken their networks, and put an end to the cycle of killings, kidnappings, and extortions that have plagued innocent citizens.

“The Katsina State Government, through the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, commends the Nigerian Air Force , the Nigerian Army ,and all security agencies for their courage and professionalism in this fight.

“Their sacrifices are steadily reclaiming Katsina towns and villages from the grip of criminals.

“We reaffirm our continued support through logistics, intelligence-sharing, and community engagement, ensuring these efforts are sustained until banditry is completely eradicated”, Muazu stated.

According to Muazu, the 76 rescued victims include those abducted during the Malumfashi Mosque attack, in addition to women and children who were used by the bandits as human shields.

Jonathan In Kampala, Charges African Graduates On Innovation, Entrepreneurship

The Source

August 23, 2025

Former Nigeria President has enjoined African graduates to be innovative, ethical and embrace the spirit of service as means of cultivating the right qualities for leadership that shapes the future and transforms societies.

Dr. Jonathan stated this on Thursday in Kampala while delivering an inspiring address as the Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) at the 14th Graduation Ceremony of the institution where he serves as the Chancellor.

In a powerfully rendered call to action, Dr. Jonathan challenged young Africans to seek to become active problem-solvers in society, rather than passive recipients of opportunity. “You have been taught to be problem-solvers, not problem-bearers; to be creators of opportunity, not seekers of entitlement”, he noted.

The former President reminded the graduates that people now “live in a world marked by rapid change, uncertainty, and unprecedented opportunities,”, adding that “the future belongs to those who are bold, ethical, entrepreneurial, and innovative.”

He noted that the theme of the ceremony, “Empowering Futures: Cultivating Leaders for a Global Tomorrow,” captured the essence of the moment and the challenges ahead.

He commended Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) for preparing its students not only to succeed but to lead, saying the institution had instilled in them employable skills, an innovative mindset, and strong ethical values.

Drawing from personal experiences of hardship in his early education, Dr. Jonathan encouraged graduates to embrace their own struggles as foundational to future leadership.

“That resilience is your first qualification as a leader,” he noted, urging them to lead with empathy, serve with integrity, and innovate fearlessly.

Also referencing his own experience as a former head of state, Jonathan spoke candidly about the true nature of leadership. “Leadership is not just about power or position. It is about service, integrity, and vision. I know too well the weight of leadership. But I also know its immense power to transform lives and communities. That power now rests with each of you.”

The Chancellor highlighted the importance of global citizenship, referencing the African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” He challenged the graduates to be bridge-builders across cultures and disciplines, contributing meaningfully to both local and global communities.

Dr. Jonathan also shared the inspiring legacy of Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose environmental activism began with the simple act of planting trees. He reminded the graduates of the ripple effect that small, purposeful actions can have on the world.

He said further: “Lead not just with your minds, but with your hearts,” he urged. “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of you can work to change a small portion of events.”

The Chancellor left the graduates with four virtues to carry forward including resilience, responsibility, relevance, and relentless service.

Goodluck Jonathan was appointed in 2021 by Cavendish University in Uganda as its third Chancellor. He replaced Benjamin Mkapa, the former President of Tanzania who was the second Chancellor who also replaced Dr Kenneth Kaunda, the former President of Zambia and CUU’s first Chancellor.

CUU which began business as a private university in 2008 was established by Africa Education Holdings (AEH), previously known as Maarifa Education Holding, a Kenya based education support institute that invests in private higher education institutions across Africa. AEH also owns Cavendish University Zambia and partners many other universities across Africa.

The graduation event brought together faculty, parents, university officials, and dignitaries from across the continent to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.

Ikechukwu Eze

S.A. to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

Atiku Says He Is Not Desperate To Be President, But Desperate For A Better Nation

Akinwale Kasali

August 23, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

Atiku Abubakar, former Peoples Democratic Party, Presidential Candidate, now member of African Democratic Congress, ADC, has debunked claims from certain quarters that he is desperate to be Nigeria’s President.

The former Vice President under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Government, said he is more interested in a better Nigeria than being President.

The Adamawa State born Politician said this while speaking at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors to the ADC on Saturday, in Lagos.

Some bigwigs in the PDP and Labour Party, LP, party jumped ship, pledging alliance to the ADC.

Abubakar, who was the Guest Speaker at the programme, but was represented by Prof. Ola Olateju of the Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, stated that the growth, development and progress of the nation is what is germane to him, rather than becoming President.

It would be recalled that Atiku had left the PDP for ADC, with some like-minded opposition politicians, recently resigned his membership of the party to join ADC.

“Atiku Abubakar’s plan is to build a better Nigeria. So, it’s not about him being the President. It’s about having a better government, a good government, that will be able to deliver for Nigerians.

“It’s not a personal thing for him, and that’s why some of us are with him. It’s not about Atiku having to be President at all costs.

“ADC, to us, is not a political party. It is a movement, a movement of Nigerians for a better Nigeria,” Olateju spoke on behalf of Abubakar.

Atiku further stated that the movement to ADC was for repositioning the country and taking it to great heights.

“It’s no longer politics as usual. It’s a new beginning. It is a new journey, a new beginning.

“We need a new beginning in Nigeria, and that’s what Atiku is championing.

“It’s not about a personal thing that he must be president. No, it is not a matter of must.

“The must is for him to see Nigeria deliver as wished by all. We are expecting a better Nigeria.

“We want Nigeria to be able to deliver. We want Nigeria to be able to take care of Nigerians,” he added.

He further claimed that Nigerians were facing challenges with the removal of fuel subsidy and attendant inflation, Abubakar said that a better Nigeria was possible with good leadership.

He said that God was ready to use the coalition members to bring about a change in the country.

Speaking on who would likely emerge as the ADC Presidential flagbearer in 2027, Abubakar said that this would be determined by the people in the party.

“It is not a thing we can predetermine. Whoever emerges through free and fair contests, we are all going to support.

“Everybody has a right to contest; we are going to rally round anyone that emerges. We are not imposing anyone on the people.

“The point is a better Nigeria, not Atiku for president at all costs, not Obi for president at all costs.

“Whoever picks the ticket shall be the representative of the Nigerian people and will represent the collective voice and aspiration of Nigeria,” he added.

After An Impeachment Scare, Benue Speaker Distributes Official Vehicles To Lawmakers

Suleiman Anyalewechi

August 23, 2025

Hon Aondona Dajoh Distributes Official Vehicles To Lawmakers

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

After a botched attempt to remove him from office, the Speaker of the Benue state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aondona Dajoh, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, distributed brand new official vehicles to Lawmakers.

The Source reports that the House had, on Friday, August 22, slammed a six- month suspension order on four of its members over their alleged involvement in a plot to oust the Speaker on Thursday night – August 21.

News of the failed impeachment move came on the heels of the Legislators face- off with Governor Hyacinth Alia over his failure to give effect to their resolutions calling for the suspension of certain Government officials , including the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area of the State.

The Lawmakers had suspended action on the Commissioner-nominees list from the Governor, and only proceeded to screen them on Thursday August 21, after the Governor, reluctantly sanctioned the affected appointees on Wednesday August 20.

Following the rift, not a few had pointed accusing fingers at the direction of the Governor over the alleged attempt to impeach the Speaker same day the House had declined the confirmation of two Commissioner-nominees including a Professor of Law, Timothy Yangien Ornguga.

Although Governor Alia in a statement from his Media Aide Kula Yersoo, on Friday, August 22, distanced himself from the botched impeachment attempt, not a few are unpersuaded by his plea of innocence.

A statement from the Speaker’s spokesperson Terver Zamber on Saturday informed that the vehicles were presented to assist the Lawmakers in the discharge of their legislative duties.

According to the statement, the Clerk of the House, John Hwande, was among those that benefited from the gesture.

Some of the law makers were said to be without official vehicles since the beginning of the 10th Assembly in 2023, a development which has largely impeded their operations.

Other beneficiaries of the vehicle largese include Hons. Peter Uche , Douglas Akya ,Anyor Matu ,Abu Edo ,Abu Umoru and Ezra Nyiyongu.

The beneficiary- legislators, while expressing happiness over the development, also, pledged their unflinching loyalty to the leadership of the House.

Former Plateau Military Administrator, Senator Mana Passes

Adesina Soyooye

August 23, 2025

By Adesina Soyooye

Two days after he was discharged from a hospital in Abuja, a former Military Administrator of Plateau State, Col. Mohammed Mana, has passed on. He passed Friday evening.

Mana, who was also a Senator, representing Adamawa North, was Military Administrator under the repressive Late General Sani Abacha’s regime. He was Military Administrator between December 1993 and August 1996.

Sarkin Fulani of Mubi, Abdurrahman B Kwaccham, who is also a member of his family, confirmed Mana’s passing.

Already, tributes in his honour are coming in from prominent Nigerians.

Both his State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in whose State he was Military Administrator, have issued a statement mourning his passing.

He passed at the age of 74, and was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Anambra Health Workers To Shutdown Health Facilities In The State

Suleiman Anyalewechi

August 23, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

“If by midnight on Thursday September 4, 2025, our demands are unmet, we will have no option but to commence an industrial action across all health facilities in the state where our members work”.

With the above words, the Anambra State Health Workers Union issued an ultimatum to the Anambra State Government to address its members demands, or face the unpalatable consequences of locking down the Health sector.

In a statement jointly issued by the state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals NUAP, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, and Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria MHWUN, the health workers premised their grievances on the failure of the state Government to implement in full the Consolidated Health Salary Structure CONHSS .

According to them, failure to attend to the demands of the workers, they will be left with no other alternative than to shut down all health facilities in the State.

Similarly, the workers are demanding the implementation of the 25 per cent increase within the CONHESS salary structure.

The workers demands also include the implementation of a revised hazard allowance for health professionals , enhancement of call duty and shift allowances, internship provisions for fresh graduates ,and promotion opportunities.

They are demanding an immediate employment of additional health workers to ease the present pressure on the existing workforce which they consider to be grossly inadequate.

The workers union emphasized that the dateline has become necessary in the face of the state Government’s continued failure to attend to the demands of the workers , despite several olive branches extended.

According to the health workers leadership, all previous efforts to resolve the situation before now had all ended without any results, with the State authorities showing little or no commitment.

However, the Unions noted that their frustration got to a head in July 2024, leading to the issuance of the second ultimatum from August 1, to August 15 2025 .

“Before the expiry of the ultimatum, the State Commissioner for Health convened a meeting with union leaders in his office.

The outcome of that meeting was communicated to the members of the organized labour at an expanded State Executive Council meeting ,but it was met with complete opposition and outright rejection.

“It was, therefore, resolved during the session of the expanded State Executive Council meeting,that a third ( 15-day) ultimatum be served on the State Government, effective from August 20,2025 to Wednesday September 3 2025”, the health workers leadership stated

This is as the unions lamented the state Government’s discriminatory treatment against health workers in the State.

They expressed deep regrets that most health workers in the state do no not earn a daily income of more than N 10 000 , unlike the situation in other parts of the country.

Centre Cautions Against Regulating Social Media

Ayodele Oni

August 23, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has observed that social media has nothing to do with insecurity in Nigeria and cautioned against any attempt to regulate it.

Rather, it urged government officials to focus on addressing insecurity, poverty, and unemployment instead.

The group was reacting to a recent call by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, who, during the presentation of nomination forms to Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State, described social media as a threat to Nigeria’s peace.

In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Y.Z. Ya’u, CITAD said the senator’s remark was part of a recurring pattern of government officials scapegoating social media for the country’s challenges.

It added that such a call must not be taken as an accidental statement stressing “It is part of the growing mindset within government that clamours for the derogation of freedom of expression online.”

Coming from a high-ranking senator and against the background of heightened clampdown on freedom of expression online, Ya’u argued that insecurity across Nigeria was not caused by social media but by the government’s inability to address fundamental issues fueling unrest.

“This country has been witnessing increasing high levels of insecurity with violence visiting innocent people almost on a daily basis.

“This high level of insecurity has nothing to do with social media but results from the failure of government to address the root causes of insecurity and communal tensions.”

Ya’u identified injustice, poverty, unemployment, and poor conflict resolution mechanisms as the major drivers of insecurity. Nowhere in the world has reality shown that social media is responsible for the lack of peace.”

He stressed that instead of clamping down on digital expression, the government should “rethink its policies, which are generating poverty, unemployment, misery and hopelessness, all of which feed into discontent that results in youth restiveness.”

He also described social media as a democratic necessity, noting that “access to and use of social media has become a fundamental right of citizens as it is the means for the people to receive and share information and express themselves, a foundational requirement for any democracy worth its name.”

Ya’u therefore urged Senator Bamidele to retrace his steps and lend his voice to efforts geared toward solving the country’s pressing socio-economic problems.

“Social media regulation is a euphemism to curtail the right of expression of citizens online which has no place in our democracy and therefore must not be allowed,”

“CITAD calls on the Senate Leader to retrace his path, as a former respected activist for social justice, and add his voice to the demand that government should address the hunger, joblessness, insecurity and social injustice in the country.”

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