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Air Peace Introduces Streamlined Boarding Process

April 9, 2025

To enhance passenger experience, Air Peace has announced the implementation of a new boarding arrangement. The Airline said in a statement signed by its Head, Corporate Communications, Dr. Henry Ndiulo, that the new arrangement is aimed at delivering a more seamless, convenient, and professional travel experience for all passengers than ever.

Under the new structure, as is the case with a number of airlines in the Americas, boarding will be prioritized in the following order: military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business class passengers. This initiative, Air Peace said, reflects its ongoing commitment to elevating service standards and fostering a new culture of care, respect, professionalism and efficiency.

“At Air Peace, we understand that time and comfort matter deeply to our passengers,” said Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman/CEO, Air Peace Limited. “This new boarding policy is designed to reduce congestion, enhance orderliness, and ensure that our customers enjoy a smoother start to their journeys.”

Dr. Onyema explained, according to Ndiulo’s statement, that the new arrangement underscores Air Peace’s dedication to inclusive service. “By honoring military personnel and attending to passengers with mobility needs first, Air Peace reinforces its respect for service and accessibility, emphasising that Business class travelers will also benefit from expedited boarding, aligning with the premium experience they expect and deserve.”

This development, the Airline said, is part of a broader transformation toward a refreshed service culture. “Air Peace is committed to delivering excellence at every touchpoint, from check-in to landing, and this new boarding system is just one of many enhancements underway.

Air Peace is West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, operating domestic, regional, and international flights with a focus on safety, hospitality, and world-class service. With a growing network and a commitment to excellence, Air Peace is redefining the flying experience across Africa and beyond.

The airline says it remains committed to expanding its global reach and further strengthening Nigeria’s presence in the international aviation landscape.

“Plans for additional long-haul routes and service enhancements are underway as Air Peace continues to set new standards in African aviation.

As Air Peace continues to expand its fleet and routes, passengers can look forward to further innovations that make air travel easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable for everyone. The airline remains committed to providing world-class services, bridging the gap between Africa and the world”, it submitted.

Count Saraki Out Of Merger Talks For Now – Media Office

Ayodele Oni

April 9, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that he has not taken a position on the ongoing merger of political parties ahead of the next general elections.

Prominent political figures have been holding meetings on possible merger of opposition parties with a view to dislodg the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Online report had quoted Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State as saying he is not interested in the formation of any mega party to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the APC.

A statement by Saraki’s Media Office dismissed the content of a story linked to the former Senate President which he, reportedly, expressed during a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ilorin.

The Saraki Media Office urged political associates of Saraki and members of the public to disregard the fabrications and jaundiced views contained in the story.

The statement, signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, also condemned the spin and manipulations that the opposition in Kwara State concocted from the story by manufacturing quotes alongside a graphic design of their own to create a fresh falsehood for circulation online.

“We believe the story came from misconception of why Dr. Saraki has refused to associate with or comment on the ongoing efforts by some politicians to form a coalition.

“Anybody who has associated closely with Dr. Saraki will know that either in the public or private space, he does not speak carelessly and in a manner that can expose him to ridicule.

“He is always a careful and frugal speaker. The views expressed in that news story and the concocted graphic design in circulation do not represent the position of Dr. Saraki. He has nothing to do with them.

“We, therefore, call on well-meaning Nigerians to disregard and ignore the false claims contained in the story or the warped version of it being circulated online by elements of the opposition in Kwara State.”

2027: APC To Atiku: Perish Ambition, Urges El-Rufai To Return To Party

Akinwale Kasali

April 8, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

Alignment and realignment continues to take center stage as the 2027 Election, even though two years away, gathers momentum. Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have cautioned former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to thread softly ahead of the 2027 general election.

Muhammad, who hails from Kaduna State and had served as a member of the House of Representatives representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency for 16 years, has, in an open letter told Atiku to “perish the thought of another Presidential contest” and remain the statesman that he is. He noted that Atiku has been contesting for the Presidency since 1993.

Datti said: “As we approach the next general elections, you are at it again. However, this time around, having sensed that your party, the PDP may not cede the presidential ticket to you, you are now considering joining forces with some aggrieved politicians to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.

“For you, Alhaji Atiku, our former Vice President, my free-hearted advice is, in your best interest and the interest of Nigerians, it is better you drop the idea of contesting for president in 2027, by which time you would have already turned 80 years.

“The Wazirin Adamawa, you should rather remain the elder statesman that you currently are. Methinks you shouldn’t waste your time and resources. At least, you should take your cue from another former Vice President, Arc. Muhammad Namadi Sambo, who has been operating in the background and remains an elder statesman since he left office in 2015.”

Hon. Datti said Atiku should not listen to some politicians such as El-Rufai who “are dangling the carrot of a coalition” to him ahead of 2027.

“In truth, even if you contest, you have nothing new to offer. Remember, you are also a proponent of subsidy removal. It is on record that, as Vice President, you spearheaded the privatization of some key national assets when you chaired the committee on privatization during the Obasanjo administration, while former governor El-rufai was the Director General of the Bureau for Public Privatization (BPP).”

On El-rufai, Datti, Chairman of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Governing Board, urged the former Kaduna State Governor to reconcile with the APC as he is a founding member of the party who toiled to see its success.

“It is on record that you were part of the founding members of the APC. Having worked for the party tirelessly and served as Governor under its platform for eight years, it is rather worrisome that you decided to leave APC at this critical point.

“While still serving as Governor in 2022, during one of your media chats, you averred that “the moment I leave APC, then I have quit politics altogether.” At this critical point, you should ponder and reconcile with the APC or quit politics altogether.

“The world knows that it was you who announced that you were not interested in any position in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Why should you turn to a critic overnight just because you perceived things were not going your way when you had unfettered access to the leadership of the party and the President?”

The former lawmaker added that, “As someone who was once close to you, I want to advise you to refrain from using emotions, sentiments, and unsubstantiated claims/allegations in politics.

“I would like to tell you for free that no PDP governor will join the SDP because their party already has a structure on the ground. Who will leave certainty to uncertainty? You may end up committing political a serious miscalculation.

“Frankly speaking, I think you should reflect deeply. One would expect that as a leading figure who supported the presidency to go to the South in 2023, you would support the zone to finish its eight years before canvassing for the rotation of the position to the North.”

He said both Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Governor Uba Sani have been working assisuously and harmoniously for the benefit of Kaduna State.

“Governor Uba Sani’s leadership style also attracted the likes of former governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero; Senator Danjuma Laah; Senator Caleb Zegi; former PDP national organizing secretary, Abubakar Mustapha; Amb. Sule Buba; Prof. Dogara Mato; member representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency, Hon. Amos Magaji Gwamna, and the member for Igabi Federal Constituency, Hon. Hussaini Jalo; member representing Kaura Federal Constituency, Hon. Donatus Mathew, as well as former commissioners into the APC. Many more are on their way to join the APC.

“We enjoy relative peace in Kaduna State today due to the kind of inclusive leadership of Governor Uba Sani, especially in the rural areas.”

He further stated that the North West never had it this good under any administration, saying: “Currently in the North-West, we have the Speaker of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State and the Deputy President of the Senate from Kano State. It has never happened in the history of Nigeria where two Presiding Officers of the National Assembly came from the same zone. We also have the National Chairman of our great party from Kano State.

“Additionally, the North West also got 12 ministerial appointments some of whom are manning critical ministries such as the two ministers of Defence; Budget and National Planning; Environment; two ministers of Housing; Culture and Creative Economy; Ministers of State for FCT, Education and Works etcetera. The zone also has two Service Chiefs: the Chief of Defence Staff from Kaduna State, and the Chief of Air Staff from Kano State.

“The Tinubu administration is also working assiduously to make life better for Nigerians following subsidy removal. The naira is now gaining strength by the day. Prices of foodstuffs are dropping drastically by the day. The economy is gradually taking a new turn.

“Kaduna State, in particular, has never had it this good with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Governor Uba Sani working harmoniously for the good of the state. The Speaker, working in collaboration with Governor Uba Sani, has so far attracted about seven higher institutions to the state. The Speaker and Governor Uba Sani have also attracted the metro rail line (intra-city) worth about 250 billion Naira, already approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which will run from Rigachikun to Maraban Rido. This will ameliorate the transportation challenges residents of Kaduna metropolis face on a daily basis. A similar project will be executed in Kano State.”

Borno: “Govt Losing Ground To Boko Haram” – Gov. Zulum

Akinwale Kasali

April 8, 2025

By Akinwale Kasali

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, is lamenting the resurgence of Boko Haram in the State.

The Governor said the recent renewed attacks are an indication that the Government is losing ground in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents.

He disclosed this on Tuesday during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in the Government House. In attendance was the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major General Abubakar Haruna, Sector Commanders, Commissioner of Police, Heads of other Security Agencies, and Traditional Rulers.

Governor Zulum expressed dissatisfaction with the current security situation in the State, insisting that the renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities in the State on a daily basis, without confrontation, signalled that Borno State is losing ground.

“As I address this important gathering today, it is unfortunate that the renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities, almost, on a daily basis without confrontation, signals that Borno State is losing ground.”

Zulum further lamented the recent attacks and dislodgement of military formations in Wajirko, Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government, Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala, Izge in Gwoza Local Government, among other related killings of innocent civilians and security agencies, call for serious concern.

He said his administration has been very supportive of the Military in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorists, leading to relative peace in the last three years.

“As you are all aware, my Administration has been very supportive of the military and other security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorists, leading to relative peace in the last three years.

“It is disheartening to note the recent attacks and dislodgement of military formations in Wajirko, Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area, Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala, Izge in Gwoza Local Government Areas, among other related killings of innocent civilians and Security Agents, calls for serious concern, and it is a set back in the fragile State of Borno and the North East Region ”

He added, “In as much as Borno Government under my leadership commends the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Security Agencies for their unwavering support in the fight against Boko Haram, more efforts have to be put in place through equipping and deploying of technological warfare to the military to stem the tide of all renewed attacks bedevilling parts of the sahelian Borno which shares international border with three African countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon.”

Borno Police Arrests Couple Who Assaulted Teenager For Plucking Mango

Ayodele Oni

April 8, 2025

Couple Who Assaulted Teenager For Plucking Mango in Borno

By Ayodele Oni

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple in Maiduguri for assaulting a minor.

The arrest followed a viral video showing the physical abuse of a minor at Pompomari area of the State capital by the couple.

Command spokesman, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that “Following the widespread circulation of a disturbing video depicting the physical abuse of a minor in Pompomari area of Maiduguri, the couple involved has been apprehended.

“On 19th March 2025, an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Mohammed Goni, a Primary five pupil of Bolori Primary School, Federal Low Cost, entered the residence of one Mr. Muhammad Shetima 33yrs, in Pompomari, to pluck mangoes.

“In response, Mr. Shetima and his wife, Mrs. Aishatu Abubakar, 23 years, accosted the child and subjected her to severe flogging. During the assault, Mrs. Aishatu Abubakar recorded the incident and shared the video on social media.

“Concerned citizens and Civil Society Organizations, including a petition filed by Potential Attorneys, swiftly raised the alarm, leading to the couple’s arrest.

“They were apprehended with the assistance of concerned citizens and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command.

“The victim has since been taken to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for medical attention and she is responding to treatment.

“The suspects are currently at the Gender Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Maiduguri as investigations are ongoing before prosecution.

“The Command assures the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated, and the suspects will be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Child Protection Law and the Borno State Penal Code Law.

“For accountability and transparency, the Command will continue to provide updates on the progress of the case.”

No Mosque Demolished In Ekiti For Market Project, LG Chairman Reacts

Ayodele Oni

April 8, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti West Local Government in Ekiti State, has clarified that a building, which was demolished, which an Islamic organization claimed was a mosque, was an illegal structure.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), had issued a statement accusing the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele of promoting religious intolerance by demolishing a mosque for a market at Aramoko Ekiti.

Ekiti state chapter of Afenifere had condemned MURIC over its utterance on the incident.

The Ekiti West Local Government management in a reaction by the Chairman, Moses Omojola maintained that MURIC action was misleading and inciting.

It added that MURIC through its leader Prof Ishaq Akintola, had alleged that the Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, demolished a mosque in Aramoko-Ekiti to make way for a constituency market project.

“We categorically state that this allegation is false, malicious, and a gross misrepresentation of the facts.

“It appears designed to inflame religious sentiment and undermine the credibility of a federal legislator whose developmental efforts across Ekiti State have always been inclusive and community-driven.

“The land used for the market project in question was officially allocated to the Senate Leader by the Alara-in-Council and Ekiti West Local Government to construct an ultra-modern market to serve the people of Aramoko and surrounding communities.

“The structure claimed by the MURIC Director to be a mosque was, in fact, an unauthorized and incomplete building without any approved building plan or documentation. It was not recognized as a mosque by either the Alara-in-Council or the local government.

“Upon discovering the structure, the Alara-in-Council immediately issued a stop-work order. Photographic evidence and eyewitness accounts confirm that the traditional institution intervened well before any developmental work commenced.

“Similar constituency market projects constructed by Senator Bamidele have been completed in Iyin and Igede Ekiti without any incident, and notably, no Mosque or religious structure was demolished in the process.

“The attempt to label Senator Bamidele’s developmental project as an act of religious hostility is deeply unfortunate and unfounded.

“After the commissioning ceremony, market shops were equitably allocated to both Muslim and Christian residents of Aramoko-Ekiti. The process was transparent and community-based, further debunking the allegation of any targeted religious exclusion.

“We urge MURIC and its leadership to refrain from divisive rhetoric and to verify their claims before issuing inflammatory statements.”

Bandits Storm Kebbi Fed University Hostel, Kill Student, Abduct Another

Suleiman Anyalewechi

April 8, 2025

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The authorities of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday April 8, 2025, appealed to Security Agencies ,the State Government, and all other relevant bodies to ensure the safe return of their abducted student.

The Source reports that gunmen, suspected to be banditry elements, early Tuesday morning kidnapped one Augustine Madubiya ,a 400-level Economics student of the University, at one of the University’s off-campus student hostels in Unguwar, Jeji Area of the State Capital.

Witnesses informed that a middle aged herder was also shot and killed during the attack by the gunmen said to be five in number.

“About five armed men at about 3:00am, stormed in Istijaba Villa, an off-Campus hostel, located in Unguwar, Jeji area, and approached some students who were sleeping outside their rooms due to excessive heat, asking for money .

“When the students explained that they had no money on them, the gunmen immediately attacked them.

“In the course of the chaos that trailed the assault on the students ,a local,one Malam Siddi Hussaini ,a herder ,who was tending his cattle close by tried to intervene ,but he was sot and killed by the attackers .

“Consequently Augustine Madubiya, a final year student in the Department of Economics, was taken away by the gunmen”, a local volunteered.

A statement from the University’s Management, on Tuesday, noted that the Vice Chancellor, Prof Muhammad Zaiyan Umar, on a visit to the scene of the incident, alongside the Divisional Police Officer DPO of Kalgo Division ,and officials of other Security Agencies in the State, sued for calm among the students.

He assured them of the unwavering commitment of the University authorities towards their safety and security .

The statement indicated that the Vice Chancellor has similarly formally communicated the incident to the Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris

Meanwhile, Prof Umar has expressed the University’s gratitude to the District Head of UnguwarJeji and members of the local community for their unflinching support and cooperation.

While calling for immediate action towards the release of the abducted student, the Vice Chancellor urged Security Agencies to put adequate machineries in place to prevent a future occurrence.

Obi In London, Gives Africa Tips To Survive Trump’s Trade Tariff

The Source

April 8, 2025

The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has given some tips to African countries on how they can cope with the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent.

Speaking on Tuesday in London, at the Plenary of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Trade and Investment Summit of 2025 on the topic **AFRICA ROLE IN THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY, Obi advised African leaders to invest in their huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce. Obi said that Africa must create the needed skilled workforce and productivity both for Africa’s and global development.

According to Obi, “The discussion on Africa’s Role in the New Global Economy is a topic of immense importance considering the opportunities and endless potentials within the vast continent of Africa, which, when fully harnessed, promises a great positive impact, not just within the Commonwealth economy but globally.

“The recent interventions of President Trump have disrupted some of the settled assumptions of the global economy, which has seen many countries now taking proactive and active responses to secure their economies, while the same is presently not happening in Africa.

“Despite its vast opportunities, Africa’s share of global trade, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO), stands at 2-3%. Our share of the global GDP stands at about 3%. Africa’s GDP per capita is even worse at $1900 when compared to the continent in ranking – Asia, where the GDP per capita is around $9000. Africa’s global trade and GDP have been stagnant for more than 2 decades in contrast to Africa being the 2nd largest and most populous continent with a population of about 1.5 billion people. Africa is home to the most youthful and dynamic workforce with the largest concentration of working-age population of about 1 billion people.

“Africa has an abundance of natural resources ranging from minerals to nearly a billion hectares of arable uncultivated land. Africa holds over 60% of the world’s arable land. Approximately 30 per cent of the world’s mineral resources are found in Africa. While Africa did not witness a similar economic transformation under globalization 2.0, we need to rise up and take the right actions to ensure that we can profit from whatever trading system will arise in the wake of the second Trump Presidency. This Africa can achieve by simply investing in its potential – the youthful human capital of over a billion workforce it has to create the needed skilled workforce and productivity both for Africa’s and global development.

“Africa’s food and agriculture market is projected to increase from its present amount of about US$280 billion a year to over US$1 trillion a year by 2030. This shows that with agriculture at the core of Africa’s economic transformation, the continent has the potential to become a global agricultural powerhouse and a net exporter of food, contributing immeasurably to the new global economy.

“What is missing is the leadership that can reorder priorities and scale up productivity so that African countries can enter higher grade value creation. We have seen evidence of the possibility of higher-grade value creation in some of the better-governed African countries. The challenge is scaling up and sustaining innovative production in the region. We need to produce more goods and services that the world needs and be smart to leverage whatever global trade arrangement survives Mr Trump’s disruption.

“This is a junction for transformative change in Africa. This period requires new thinking about leadership. It requires refocusing on productivity. Africa pursued economic convergence in the previous era by importing political and economic institutions of Western developed economics without focusing on productivity and human capital development like the developmental state of Asia. This is the time to rebuild African economies through new leadership that focuses on rapid upgrades in productive capacities, especially innovative education and healthcare and pulling Africans out of poverty.

OPINION: The Danger of Judicial Overreach

The Source

April 8, 2025

By Abraham Amah

The recent decision by a Federal High Court in Nigeria prohibiting two elected senators from addressing the press, despite no conviction or judicial finding of guilt, represents a troubling departure from both constitutional safeguards and democratic norms. As a citizen and a stakeholder in the Nigerian project, I find this development not only worrisome but also constitutionally indefensible. It is a dangerous anomaly that must be confronted with intellectual clarity and unwavering adherence to the rule of law.

The Nigerian Constitution—our supreme legal document—does not mince words when it comes to the fundamental rights of citizens. Section 36(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), enshrines the presumption of innocence, declaring unequivocally that “Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty.” This principle is not a mere legal technicality; it is a cornerstone of justice that guards against tyranny, arbitrariness, and the abuse of state power.

Moreover, Section 39(1) of the same Constitution guarantees freedom of expression: “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.” This provision does not exempt public office holders, nor does it allow the judiciary—or any arm of government—to suppress this right without due and lawful cause.

To prohibit individuals, especially elected senators who represent the voice of the people, from speaking to the press without any judicial finding of wrongdoing, amounts to a violation of their constitutional rights. It sets a perilous precedent where a citizen may be silenced based on suspicion or mere allegation, rather than proven guilt. This, to my mind, is judicial overreach and a direct affront to the democratic ethos upon which Nigeria is built.

Even under our criminal justice system, restrictions on personal liberties such as speech or movement must be proportional, necessary, and anchored on due process. If a court deems it necessary to restrict speech, it must be based on a compelling state interest, backed by evidence, and most importantly, follow a fair hearing process. To act otherwise is to turn the court into an instrument of repression rather than a temple of justice.

One must also ask: what purpose does this gag order serve? If it is to prevent interference with ongoing investigations or judicial proceedings, such interference must be proven or at least reasonably anticipated. The law does not operate on hypothetical dangers. The court must tread with caution and act within its constitutional boundaries.

This is not just about two senators. It is about the collective rights of all Nigerians. If such orders go unchallenged, what stops a future court from silencing journalists, activists, or private citizens simply for expressing dissent or exposing wrongdoing?

Nigeria is a constitutional democracy, not a judicial autocracy. Our courts are meant to interpret and uphold the law, not manufacture restrictions that stifle liberty and undermine democratic accountability.

In conclusion, no citizen—high or low—should be stripped of their constitutional rights without due process. And no court, however well-intentioned, should substitute suspicion for guilt or preemptively curtail freedoms in a bid to satisfy political convenience. To do so is to sow the seeds of injustice in the very garden where justice is meant to flourish.

Let this be a clarion call to all lovers of democracy: constitutional rights are not optional privileges—they are sacred obligations owed to every Nigerian. Any breach of them must be resisted with the full weight of legal and moral authority.

Elder Amah, a frequent Commentator on National Issues, writes from Umuahia

Ekiti IPAC Accuses Senate Leader Of Empowering Only APC Members

Ayodele Oni

April 8, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

The recent Empowerment Programme funded by the senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele has continued to generate reactions among stakeholders in the Constituent.

Some had criticised the programme for not meeting the expectations of people as beneficiaries were mainly loyalists of the senator.

Investigation revealed that some of the beneficiaries have started to put up for same at give away prices done of the items distributed at the event.

The Inter Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) in Ekiti state has called for inclusion of members of other political parties in the Empowerment programmes of political office holders.

Reacting to recent distribution of various items and cash donated by Senator Michael Opeyemi, from Ekiti Central, IPAC noted that the gesture was restricted to member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Bamidele’s empowerment programme in central senatorial has been perceived as primarily benefiting APC members, sparking controversy among opposition party supporters in Ekiti State, IPAC states in a statement signed by the spokesman, Ademola Adebayo on behalf of the chairman, Owoola Daramola.

“As a leader in the national assembly, Bamidele should ensure his outreach are more inclusive, extending beyond his party’s supporters.

“In other states IPAC is captured to ensure all political parties are fully involved and Bamidele should know there are other political party members in the central senatorial. Hence there is need for greater inclusivity.

“Bamidele did not fulfil his promise in the last empowerment, basically all the recipients were APC or APC affiliated persons.”

However, Bamidele stated that his programme eas aimed at bringing dividends of democracy to the constituents, regardless of party affiliation.

He emphasized this during his 2021 mega empowerment programme where over 5,000 beneficiaries benefited.

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