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2027: PDP kicks as another gov prepares to lace boots with APC
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State not to consider leaving the party, even as talks of his possible move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) gain momentum.
This call came on Wednesday in Abuja, where the party’s Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, reacted to reports that the governor may defect ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP, through Osadolor, said the governor should focus on electoral reform instead of switching parties.
According to him, reforms like the use of the Intelligent Result Viewing Portal (iREV) and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) should be the main concern for leaders who truly care about Nigeria’s democracy.
The PDP’s message to Governor Eno comes amid claims that he fears possible manipulation of the 2027 polls and may be looking for protection by joining the ruling party.
Osadolor said such a move would be disappointing, especially considering that Eno has been a long-standing member of the PDP and has benefited from the party’s platform for more than two decades.
He added that leaders must not abandon their parties simply because they feel threatened.
Instead, they should use their positions to stand with the people and demand free and fair elections.
Osadolor also questioned whether joining the APC would offer any real protection or simply shield political figures from scrutiny.
The PDP youth leader advised Governor Eno to think about how he wants to be remembered, especially as a governor from a state with huge influence.
He said the governor has a chance to push for change and ensure that future elections are better.
Even with growing reports of defections, Osadolor said the PDP is staying focused on rebuilding and preparing for the next elections.
He said the party is working hard to reconnect with Nigerians and present a strong message that can win support at the polls.
According to him, the goal is not just about holding positions but about building trust and offering real solutions to the people.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, OPEP, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a resident in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army.
The post identified the suspect as Buba Ali, 30, adding that he was arrested at about 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 9, at Binawa village in Kauru Local Government Area.
According to post, the suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted by troops of Sector 7 OPEP and members of the CJTF.
It said the suspect was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Tasi, who was abducted in the village.
“Following his arrest, Ali was taken into custody and is currently being interrogated by security personnel.
“The ongoing investigation is focused on obtaining information that could lead to the identification and arrest of other members of the suspected kidnapping gang,” the Army said.
Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected claims by an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, that Nigeria is a Muslim country.
In a viral video, Sheikh Jingir, who was preaching to Muslims at an event, said “if you don’t want to accept a Muslim-Muslim ticket, you should leave Nigeria because it belongs to us”.
The comment has continued to generate backlash online as Christians rejected the claim.
Reacting, Fani-kayode in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday night, said the cleric’s remark is unhelpful and untrue.
“Worse of all is the fact that it is highly provocative,” the former aviation minister said.
“Kindly take note that it is a very slippery and dangerous slope to take and is best avoided. Nigeria is NOT a Muslim country and neither is she a Christian country.
“She is a SECULAR and MULTI-RELIGIOUS state comprising BOTH Christians and Muslims in equal numbers and that is our strength,” FFK added.
He further stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim/Muslim ticket for 2027 is gaining acceptance “only because of the calibre, ability, sincerity of purpose, character, utility and electoral strength of our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their ability to deliver and not because they are Muslims”.
“One day we may have a Christian/Christian ticket too because with God all things are possible,” he added.
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested in connection with a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Ilesa.
The incident occurred on Saturday and reportedly left four people injured, including a teenager identified as Tobi Ilesanmi.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said Adejoorin was taken into custody after police officers arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting evidence.
According to Ojelabi, the commissioner’s vehicle was stopped at the location, where an Amotekun operative allegedly linked to the shooting was also found.
“Immediately the incident was reported, our personnel moved to the scene and cordoned off the area before some exhibits were recovered, which included expended cartridges and Amotekun personnel caps.
“Also, Mr Adejoorin was arrested at the scene and taken to the command for questioning as part of the investigation process,” Ojelabi said.
The development came amid heightened attention to the incident after a video circulated on social media on Sunday showing Adejoorin leaving the police command.
Confirming the development, Ojelabi told Vanguard that the commissioner had been released on bail but said he was still awaiting clarification on the status of the Amotekun operative who was arrested alongside him.
“It is true that the commissioner has been released on bail today, but I am yet to clear the situation with the Amotekun personnel arrested with him,” he said.
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing.
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