Osun Govt. Alleges Plot By Killer Squad To Go After Accord Party Leaders

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May 19, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

The Osun State Government has alleged that a killer squad is in the State and specifically constituted to go after leaders of Accord Party.

The State Government also claimed that the Police authorities are aware of the squad under CSP Moses Lahor for a decapitation operation against Accord leaders and top government officials ahead of the August 15 governorship elections.

Governor Ademola Adeleke had decamped to Accord Party ahead of the Governorship election coming up in the state in August.

A statement signed by the State Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, stated that “We have an authentic report about the plot for the squad to land in Osun any moment from now and commence selective commando-like arrest of Accord officials, not for investigation and prosecution but likely summary execution.

“The government and the party leadership also learnt reliably that the alleged killer squad have had series of special meetings with the APC gubernatorial candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, during which he has given them all necessary logistics to carry out the planned gruesome agenda of liquidating all known Accord stalwarts in different parts of the State.

“What is worrisome is that the planned undercover operation is a secret scheme without the knowledge of the Osun State Commissioner of Police.

“The head of the killer squad who is also a serving police officer is a former officer in charge of Anti Kidnapping in Osun State Command of Nigeria Police who was involved in the attempted murder of a chieftain of NURTW, Comrade Nurudeen Alowonle whom he shot in the abdomen.

“He was then transferred out of Osun to Borno State as an operational punishment for the dastardly act of shooting a suspect in custody.

“The report indicated that top APC leaders from Osun state influenced his eventual transfer to another police unit, the IRTsquad of Nigeria Police.

“We hereby place an urgent appeal to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the International Community to take note of the looming planned mass arrest and killings of key figures of Accord Party in Osun state.

“We need to equally let the IGP know that the peace loving people of Osun State will resist, through lawful means, the planned mayhem being orchestrated by the opposition APC and their candidate, AMBO, who on a daily basis is desperately planning all acts of mischief and malfeasance after glaringly being rejected by the people of Osun state even before the coming election.

“We charge the IGP to toe the path of peace and harmony, so as not to allow his men (police) to be used to carry out the already known illegality in the interest of already sinking APC and its candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji in Osun state.”

Kebbi Sharia Police Nab Man Hidden Inside “Ghana Must Go” Bag By Married Lover

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May 19, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The authorities of the Kebbi State Shariah Police Hisbah Board, on Tuesday May 19, 2026, vowed to diligently prosecute two suspects apprehended over illegal and immoral romantic affairs.

A statement from Sirajo Kamba, the Director of the Sharia Board informed that a man was in the wee hours of Monday arrested while being concealed inside a “Ghana Must Go bag” at the residence of his lover, a married woman.

The Hisbah Director narrated that concerned residents and neighbours had alerted operatives of the Board on the presence of the man at the woman’s residence in the Badariya area of Birni-Kebbi, the State Capital at about 12:15 am on Monday May 18, 2026

“The residents suspected an illicit affair contrary to Islamic teachings, hence their decision to formally notify the authorities.

“Upon receiving the report, the Kebbi Hisbah Board swiftly deployed officers to investigate.

“When officers arrived, they requested to search the house, but the woman initially denied that someone was inside”, Kamba said.

However, upon a diligent search of the house after the woman had reluctantly given permission, operatives were able to discover the male lover hidden inside a bag.

According to the Hisbah Director, further findings indicated that the duo have been engaged in an illicit romantic relationship.

Kamba assured the suspects will be prosecuted under the provisions of the Islamic law as soon as investigations are concluded.

Fmr. Gov Egwu Heads NDC’s Screening Committee for Presidential Governorship and National Assembly Aspirants

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May 19, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced a 17-member committee Screening Committee for its Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants.

The Committee which is to be inaugurated by 4:00pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2024 is headed by former two-term Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Sen. Sam Egwu.

A statement signed by the NDC National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, said Egwu, a former Senator of the Federal Republic, is to serve as Chairman, while Barr. Reuben Egwuaba, the NDC National Legal Adviser, will serve as Secretary of the committee.

Other members of the committee, which is a mix of both party leaders, tested professionals and some members of the NDC National Working Committee include:

Comrade Babatunde Ali – Deputy Chairman
. Alhaji Buba Galadima – Member
Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori – Member
Mr. Daniel Onifade – Member
Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member
Mr. Wole Adedayo – Member
Dr. Osusu Osusu – Member
Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji – Member
Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member
Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa – Member
13. Hannatu Tanko – member
Mr. Dogo Shammar – Member
Sir Henry Obaze – Member
Mr. Clement Agiagie – Member
Barr. Fatima Musa Abba – Member

– The full list is as follows

– NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR PRESIDENTIAL, GOVERNORSHIP, SENATORIAL AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASPIRANTS.

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1. His Excellency, Sen. Sam Egwu – Chairman

2. Comrade Babatunde Ali – Deputy Chairman

3. Barr. Reuben Egwuaba – Secretary

4. AlhajiBuba Galadima – Member

5. Hon. Mohammed Sani Takori – Member

6. Mr. Daniel Onifade – Member

7. Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member

8. Mr. Wole Adedayo – Member

9. Dr. Osusu Osusu – Member

10. Chief AsukeweIkoawaji – Member

11. Prof. Udenta Udenta – Member

12. Barr. Frederick E. Owotorufa – Member.

13. Hannatu Tanko – Member

14. Mr. Dogo Shammar – Member

15. Sir Henry Obaze – Member

16. Mr. Clement Agiagie – Member

17. Barr. Fatima Musa Abba – Member

Peter Obi Says Beheading Of Teacher, Ra*ing To Death Of Elderly Woman: “Horrific, Shows Nation Losing Its HUMANITY”

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May 19, 2026

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The leading presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has described the brutal killing of a teacher and the horrific rape and murder of an elderly woman as shattering.

Writing on his X platform Obi said

“Some events shatter a society so deeply that words are no longer enough to express the shock; the brutal killing of a teacher and the horrific rape and murder of an elderly woman are among such tragedies. These are not isolated incidents but signs of deeper moral and social decay.

“How did we get here? How did we reach a point where teachers are hunted and killed, and the elderly—custodians of memory and wisdom—suffer such dehumanising violence?

” This is more than a security crisis; it is a failure of collective humanity. We have become desensitised, consuming tragedy briefly and moving on, allowing indifference to normalise the unacceptable.

” To the families affected, I share in your grief. But grief alone is not enough.

” We must demand accountability and urgent systemic change. If such atrocities no longer move us to action, then we risk losing our shared humanity.

Ahead ADC Presidential Primaries, Amaechi Questions Atiku’s Electability

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May 19, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

“Atiku has an uncanny way of muscling himself through every Primary but has always performed abysmally at the main poll”

Immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has cast strong doubts over the electability of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the country’s topmost job.

This is as he reiterated his resolve not to play the second fiddle to anybody in the countdown to the 2027 presidential contest.

Amaechi, a former Governor of Rivers State and Atiku are among the presidential aspirants on the platform of the African Democratic Congress.

Speaking in an interview with the Trust TV Monday night, Amaechi questioned the chances of Atiku winning the Presidency.

According to him, time and facts on the ground have proven beyond doubt that Atiku does not possess the requisite national appeal and electoral strength to transform consistent primaries victories into successes in general elections.

X-raying the former Vice President’s chequered and long foray into the presidential race, the former Rivers State Governor emphasized that victories in indirect primaries do no guarantee success at the main polls.

According to him, Atiku, over the years has demonstrated the uncanny ability to muscle his way out of every primaries, but has also consistently performed abysmally in general elections proper.

Ahead of the ADC primaries that pitch both political actors, Amaechi asserted that it is completely meaningless to secure the primaries and lose the general elections.

He noted that there is a whole world of difference between winning a party’s ticket and attracting nationwide support capable of securing electoral victory for the party.

“He ( Atiku) has been contesting for the presidency since 1992. And everytime he wins the primaries, he also loses the general elections.

“This is not just about winning party primaries. It is about electability and Atiku has been proven severally he is not electable”, Amaechi stated.

He emphasized that the party should look beyond the issue of just securing victory at the primaries and think about how to win the people’s confidence at the polls proper.

“I listen when some people say former Vice President Atiku has never failed at the level of primaries before.

“I hope this will be the first time he fails at the primaries. That is not the issue, any way. The issue is that everytime he has passed the primaries, he has not won the election” he noted.

Amaechi further stated that globally, political parties tend to field candidates with national appeal and ability to win the trust and support of people across all lines, not just those who can win party primaries.

Full List(Names & Ages) Of Those Abducted On Friday, May 15 From Schools In Oyo State

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May 19, 2026

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●A total of seven teachers and 39 students/pupils were kidnapped.

●The affected schools are: *Community High School Ahoro-Esinele *Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

The following teachers were reportedly abducted:

●Mrs Alamu FOLAWE – Principal, Community High School

●Mr Ojo JONATHAN – Vice Principal

●Mr Olatunde Zacchaeus – Teacher

●Mr John OLALEYE – Teacher

●Mr Michael OYEDOKUN – Teacher (sadly beheaded by their abductors)

●Mrs OLADEJI – Teacher

●Mary AKANBI – Teacher, Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School

*The underlisted students/pupils were also abducted from different communities within Oriire Local Government*

*Ahoro-Esinele Community:

●Rashida TAJUDEEN – 11 years

●Ahmed RAMONI – 8 years

●Abdulsalam TOYIB – 4 years

●Baraka ABIOYE – 16 years

●Fatimo JIMOH – 15 years

Hassan AZEEZ – ●14 years

Joshua ADELEKE – 13 years

*Yawota Community:

●Samuel OYEDELE – 7 years

●Emmanuel OYEDELE – 4 years

●Idowu TAIWO – 4 years

●Christianah AKANBI – 2 years

●Juwon SUNDAY – 7 years

●Sikiru SALAMI – 3 years

●Soliu SALAMI – 4 years

●Ojo JOSEPH – 8 years

●Lydia ADEWOLE – 8 years

Testimony ●JACOB – 5 years

●Kehinde KAOSARA – 7 years

●Sewa SEYI – 7 years

●Waliya BELLO – 4 years

●Lydia OLOHUNLOLUWA – 7 years

●Damilare ODERINDE – 8 years

●Deborah ADEBOWALE – 5 years

●Aisha OGUNTOWO – 10 years

●Lege TAIWO – 12 years

●Balkis AYANWALE – 8 years

●Asa David – 10 years

*Oniya Community*

●Shuaibu ALIYU – 10 years

●Ahmed ALIYU – 7 years

●Muiz ALIYU – 5 years

●Jomiloju OGUNLOLA – 6 years.

*Alawusa Community*

●Agune NOAH – 8 years

●Elizabeth ABADI – 5 years

●Tosin ABADI – 9 years

●Pius STEPHEN – 5 years

●Hannah OJO – 14 years

●Habidat AYANWALE – 7 years

●Mary GABRIEL – 6 years

Jacob GABRIEL

●Teachers -7

●Students -39

●Total – 46

LP Leadership Tussle: Abure Approaches Supreme Court

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May 19, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has finally appealed the Court of Appeal judgment on the protracted leadership crises bedeviling the party.

The embattled Abure on Monday announced that he has formally approached the Supreme Court for a reversal of the Appellate Court’s verdict.

The Source reports that the Court of Appeal in its judgment of April 21, 2026, had affirmed the trial court’s earlier ruling recognizing the Senator Esther Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee NWC of the LP.

The three-member panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal had, in a unanimous decision, agreed with a Federal High Court Abuja ruling dismissing Abure’s suit challenging the Nenadi Usman-led leadership.

The trial Judge, Honourable Justice Peter Lifu had in his ruling on January 21, 2026, held that the Supreme Court in its ruling of April 4, 2025, conclusively settled all issues relating to the leadership of the LP when it unequivocally nullified the Nnewi National Convention from which Abure derived his claim to the party’s leadership

The trial Court also recognized the Nenadi Usman-led NWC as the only authentic leadership of the LP.

In their judgment, the Appallate Court’s Justices, apart from affirming the trial Court’s ruling, also held that the trial Court going by Section 251 of the Constitution has the inherent powers to compel statutory Federal Government agencies to perform their duties when it ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to recognize Senator Usman as the National Chairman of the party.

The Court of Appeal consequently ordered Abure to pay the sum of N10 million for abuse of court of processes ,as well as embarking on forum shopping at a Nasarawa State High Court over a matter that have been conclusively settled by the highest court in the land.

But at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Abure informed that his faction has filed formal a notice of appeal against the Court of verdict.

“Nigerians will recall that when the Court of Appeal delivered judgment on April 21, 2026 on the Labour Party crisis , our leadership stated clearly that the party will head for the Supreme Court.

” I am happy to announce that we have filed our notice of appeal ,and that we are waiting for the complication.of our records so that we can properly file our brief at the Supreme Court”, Abure stated.

The Source further reports that Abure’s Supreme Court’s appeal is coming barely 24 hours after the Nenadi Usman-led NWC reprimanded him over his alleged sales of nomination forms to unsuspecting aspirants for the 2027 polls.

In a statement on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from Ken Asogwa, its National Publicity Secretary, the LP warned that buying nomination forms from Abure-led NEC is akin to purchasing “a worthless paper.”

“Let it be stated clearly and unequivocally that Nenadi Usman is the National Chairman of the Labour Party,and all legitimate nomination forms for every elective position ahead of the 2027 general elections can only be obtained through the official National Secretariat of the party located in Utako Abuja.

“Consequently, any so-called Labour Party nomination form obtained from Julius Abure or any other unauthorized source is nothing but a worthless paper being peddled by political fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting persons”, the Nenadi Usman-led leadership warned.

2027, Qualified To Run Or Not: Jonathan To Know Fate May 26

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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May 18, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved ruling for May 26, 2026, on the suit seeking the disqualification of former president Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential polls.

The Source reports that a concerned citizen, Johnmary Jideobi, had filed a motion on notice seeking among other things an order of the Court barring Jonathan from further contesting for the office of the President of Nigeria on the grounds that he is not legally qualified having been sworn into same office for the constitutionally stipulated maximum number of two times.

The plaintiff, also, is seeking an order of the Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, from accepting, processing, or publishing Jonathan’s candidacy for the purpose of the 2027 presidential polls.

Jideobi, in the suit, is also praying the court to determine whether having regard to Sections 1(1),(2),(3)and 137 (3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the former President is still eligible to seek election into the office of the President of Nigeria again having been twice sworn into same office in 2009 and 2011.

Trial Judge, Honourable Justice Peter Lifu, had, on May 16, 2026, during penultimate hearing fined the plaintiff the sum of N 1 million for time wasting, and seemingly lack of diligent prosecution of the case which he said required accelerated hearing owing to its political implications.

According to Justice Lifu, the conduct of the plaintiff and his Counsel, Ndubuisi Ukpai, smacked of a deliberate ploy to unnecessarily delay the matter.

The Judge expressed displeasure that since filing the motion on notice in October, 2025, the plaintiff had not deemed it necessary to serve necessary court papers on all parties, including the INEC, a development that has impeded accelerated hearing of the matter.

Justice Lifu argued that political matters ,in view of timelines, require accelerated hearings so as not to jeopardize the interests of parties.

” I have carefully and painstakingly considered all submissions and prayers of the learned counsel in this matter.

“As this Court has earlier ruled, and ordered, this case has a character of politics. I have taken judicial notice of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s election timetable.

“The duty of this Court is to ensure that political cases are given accelerated hearing and disposed of expeditiously”, the judge stated.

Consequently, he adjourned proceedings to May 18, 2026, for a definitive and conclusive hearing of the matter.

Justice Lifu, after taking arguments from all the parties in the suit, including the adoption of both their written and oral addresses, fixed ruling for May 26, 2026.

ICPC Accuses El Rufai’s Wife Of Breaching Protocol

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May 18, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused wife of detained former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of breaching laid down protocol during her visits to the commission’s office.

Addressing journalists at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, the Commission’s Spokesman and Head of the Media and Public Communications Unit, John Odey, said claims circulating in a viral video interview by one of El-Rufai’s wives were “false and misleading.

It dismissed allegations by Mrs Nasir el-Rufai, that she was denied access to deliver food to her husband while in custody, insisting that its security and access control protocols apply to all persons without exception.

The Commission also denied that the former governor’s health is deteriorating, maintaining that the former governor was in good health and had continued to receive food, medical attention and family visits in line with established procedures.

He explained that its access control policy permits visitors into its premises between 9am and 6:30pm, adding that the protocol predates the current leadership of the commission and is strictly enforced nationwide.

According to him, the woman in question arrived at about 7pm, outside the approved access window, despite previously complying with the regulation.

“The ICPC wishes to state categorically that these claims are false and misleading.”

He emphasised that members of El-Rufai’s family were allowed access to deliver food to him several times on the same day.

President Tinubu Should Be Held Responsible Should Anything Happen To El-Rufai

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May 18, 2026

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Bola Tinubu and Nair El Rufai — Bola Tinubu and Nasir El Rufai

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The opposition Coalition platform, African Democratic Congress, ADC on Monday, May 18, 2026, expressed serious concern over the deteriorating health condition of detained former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

The party also warned that President Bola Tinubu will be held accountable should anything happen to El-Rufai who has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since February 18, 2026.

The ADC’s alarm is tolling just as the ICPC vehemently debunked claims suggesting that medical doctors and family members have been denied access to the former Kaduna State Governor.

El-Rufai’s wife and son, last weekend, alleged that the anti-corruption commission has denied El-Rufai access to his doctors, as well as stopping the delivery of his meals, a situation they claimed has compounded his health challenges.

It would be recalled that an Abuja Federal High Court had, last week, ordered that El-Rufai be allowed supervised access to medical attention for his health challenges.

In a statement on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi spokesperson for the ADC accused President Tinubu of using the instruments of State power to suppress and hold El-Rufai, “a political prisoner”

The party emphasized that El-Rufai has been unjustly detained for an unusually prolonged period by the Government using State institutions.

The party wondered how the former Kaduna State Governor has preoccupied anti-graft agencies which curiously have turned a blind eye to high profile corruption suspects including Yahaya Bello ,and Ifeanyi Okowa , former Governors of Kogi and Delta states respectively.

“The African Democratic Congress is deeply concerned about the continued detention of Malam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai and his deteriorating health condition following reports from his family alleging denial of medical access to his doctors.

“These reports, if true, represent a dangerous assault on his dignity, health and constitutional rights.

“What is happening to Malam El-Rufai confirms beyond all doubt that this detention is no longer about justice, it is about politics.

“It also confirms our fears that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deploying the instruments of state power to keep one of the leading opposition figures out of circulation. This is political persecution dressed up in prosecution.

“When placed beside other high-profile cases, the contrast becomes stark and shameful. Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State has been accused in an alleged N80.2 billion money laundering case.

” Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, was arrested over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion in derivation funds . But today, they are walking around free, singing President Tinubu’s campaign song.

“We state clearly: Malam Nasir El-Rufai is President Bola Tinubu’s political prisoner. This alone brings the President’s democratic credentials into disrepute.

“The African Democratic Congress has put in motion mechanisms through every lawful means available locally, nationally, continentally and Internationally to secure the release of Malam Nasir El-Rufai who, by every practical definition, has become a political prisoner in Nigeria”, the ADC stated.

Meanwhile, the ICPC on Monday, said it never denied El-Rufai access either to his doctors or his food.

The Commission described the allegations from El-Rufai’s family as not only false but, misleading and totally baseless.

The ICPC, in a statement, noted that its operations are strictly guided by what it described as “Access Control Protocol within its premises.

“The Commission notes the wide circulation of a video interview since 10:00 pm on Friday ,15 May 2026.

“The facts of the matter: The ICPC’s Access Control Protocol which permits visitor access between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm has been in existence long before the current Chairman assumed office. It is a standing institutional policy that applies to all persons in custody.

“The families of all defendants ,and suspects in ICPC custody, including the family in question, were duly informed of this protocol, and have, until this incident, been in compliance.

“On the Friday in question, one of the defendants wives and a housemaid were permitted to bring food to the defendant on no fewer than three occasions between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm .

“This is documented in the visitors register which records the names of family members and the purpose of each visit ,and is available for independent verification.

” lAuthorized visitors, including family , legal counsel ,and medical personnel are permitted to visit, deliver food, and consult with persons in custody. However, entry is strictly not permitted after 6: 30 pm.

“The woman in the video herself acknowledged that she arrived at 7:00 pm, thirty minutes after the close of the official access window.

“It is on record that she has on prior occasions exceeded her permitted visiting duration.

“Furthermore, the woman herself admitted in the same video that she had delivered both breakfast ,and lunch to her husband earlier that day, thereby contradicting the allegation that ICPC denied him access to food.

” …. Concerning the claim that medical staff were refused entry, the ICPC would like to clarify that it merely requested appropriate identification from the aforementioned personnel, and verification from the defendant prior to allowing supervised access – a routine security measure.

“It is important to note that the week leading up to this event, Malam El-Rufai had sought, and was granted permission to visit both his dentist and ophthalmologist on two distinct occasions.

“The Commission accompanied him during both appointments. This is in addition to the consistent access he has to the Commission’s internal medical staff and facilities.upon request”, the ICPC noted.

However, the Commission emphasized that it is not interested in engaging in public spectacle, while also affirming its unwavering commitment to observing institutional protocols in its operations.