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Democracy Day: Nigerians are not smiling as insecurity, economic hardship are escalating—Abba Moro
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Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has expressed bitterney over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, saying democracy not working in the country as growing political, economic and security challenges despite celebrating another Democracy Day on June 12.
The opposition leader revealed this ahead of the commemoration, the Benue South senator said while Nigerians should celebrate the survival of democratic governance, many citizens remain dissatisfied with the direction of the nation’s democracy.
According to him, political parties across the country are battling internal crises, litigations and a lack of ideological identity, a situation he said has weakened democratic development.
“Every year that June 12 comes and Nigerians are still in democracy, we have reason to celebrate. But many Nigerians will not agree that our democracy is on the right track,” Moro said.
The lawmaker attributed frequent defections among politicians to the absence of strong ideological commitments within political parties, noting that many politicians now view parties merely as platforms for contesting elections and acquiring power.
Moro also painted a grim picture of the nation’s economy, saying inflation, unemployment and poverty have continued to worsen, leaving many Nigerians struggling to survive.
“Nigerians are hurting. Inflation is on the rise, unemployment is on the rise, poverty is increasing and insecurity is worsening,” he said.
While acknowledging that the Federal Government has introduced reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, he stressed that such measures must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
He noted that many Nigerians now find it difficult to afford healthcare, education and other basic necessities, warning that the current situation is unsustainable.
On security, the Minority Leader lamented the persistent attacks on communities in Benue State and other parts of the country, describing the violence as a major threat to national stability.
He criticized what he called the government’s reactive approach to insecurity and urged authorities to adopt more proactive measures to prevent attacks before they occur.
Moro also called on state governments to take greater responsibility for protecting lives and property, arguing that governors have access to resources that should be deployed to strengthen local security arrangements.
“The primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property. State governments must take responsibility and be more proactive in addressing insecurity,” he said.
Assessing the performance of the 10th Senate as it approaches its third anniversary, Moro said the upper chamber has recorded notable legislative achievements, including the consideration of hundreds of bills, motions and budget proposals.
According to him, about 844 bills have been introduced in the Senate, with 96 passed and more than 50 already signed into law.
Despite criticisms of the National Assembly, he maintained that the Senate has continued to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities through lawmaking, oversight and representation.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Moro dismissed concerns about opposition to his re-election bid, expressing confidence that his record of performance would earn him another term in office.
He cited various constituency projects across Benue South, including road construction, bridges, healthcare facilities, water projects, rural electrification schemes and educational interventions.
“I have not finished with my people yet, and my people have not finished with me,” he said.
The senator urged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the country’s challenges, describing nation-building as a continuous process that requires patience, commitment and collective effort.
“We are not where we are supposed to be, but we must keep hope alive and believe that the efforts being made today will eventually yield results,” Moro stated.
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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