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Forget 2027 Campaign In Kogi, No Opposition Here — Yahaya Bello Tells Tinubu
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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not need to campaign in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) faces no opposition in the state.
Bello made the remark on Saturday during a solidarity rally organized by the APC in Kogi State. The event, attended by top party officials and supporters, was aimed at reaffirming support for President Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo.
Speaking before a cheering crowd, Bello assured the president that Kogi remains firmly loyal to the ruling party and would deliver overwhelming votes to the APC in the next election.
“Your Excellency, Mr. President, you don’t even need to come to Kogi State to campaign in 2027,” Bello said.
“Don’t stress yourself trying to campaign here for a second term. There is no opposition in Kogi State.”
The former governor, who described Kogi as the political “lion’s den” of the APC in the North Central region, said those challenging the ruling party in the state were insignificant compared to the massive grassroots support Tinubu enjoys.
“Those who are making noise somewhere have not seen the lion,” he added. “Congratulations, Mr. President. Every great nation must have a leader that people can rally around. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is that leader the one we will all continue to follow even after his second term in office.”
Bello’s comments highlight the dominance of the APC in Kogi politics since the party took control of the state in 2016. Under his leadership as governor, the APC consolidated its grip on power, winning both state and federal elections in successive cycles.
He credited President Tinubu’s leadership and policies for strengthening the party’s unity and appeal nationwide, particularly among young Nigerians and political stakeholders in Kogi.
“Kogi people are grateful for the president’s visionary leadership. We see the reforms, we feel the impact, and we are confident in his direction,” Bello said.
Bello’s declaration comes as the political atmosphere begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 elections, with President Tinubu expected to seek re-election. The statement also underscores the growing confidence among APC leaders who believe the president’s economic and governance reforms will translate into political gains.
President Tinubu, since assuming office in 2023, has implemented far-reaching policies such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the introduction of student loan programs, and the unification of the foreign exchange rate initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy for growth.
While these policies have sparked mixed reactions, party loyalists like Yahaya Bello argue that the president’s decisions are necessary sacrifices for long-term national progress.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a probe into the alleged withholding of operational funds approved by President Bola Tinubu for six federal information agencies by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The investigation follows reports by Premium Times alleging that the Permanent Secretary failed to process payment files for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria (VON), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), National Orientation Agency (NOA), and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), despite presidential approval. The delay reportedly affected the operations of the agencies, with sources alleging that Mrs. Ukaire insisted that agency heads make detailed presentations on their projects and financial utilisation before the payments could be processed.
Agency heads and civil service experts reportedly argued that the demand contravened established procedures.
They cited a circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), which directs supervising ministries not to interfere in the financial administration of parastatals, noting that the agencies are accountable to their governing boards and supervising ministers rather than the Permanent Secretary for routine operational releases.
In response to the allegations, the ICPC invited Mrs. Ukaire and the heads of the affected agencies for questioning to determine the circumstances surrounding the delayed funds. Although those invited were questioned, no one was detained, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Following the report and the ICPC’s intervention, Mrs. Ukaire reportedly approved the payment files and forwarded them for disbursement. Heads of the affected agencies confirmed that the documents have now been transmitted and are awaiting final release into their respective accounts, bringing relief after months of uncertainty.
Source: Rewritten from a report by Premium Times without altering the original facts.
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