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ADC Presidential Candidate Rejects Suspension, Says ‘Elements Acted Without Legal Mandate’

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2 years ago

September 4, 2022

Dumebi Kachikwu, the founder of Roots TV, says his suspension as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is illegal.

Earlier on Saturday, Bamidele Ajadi, ADC deputy national chairman, in a statement, had said a decision to suspend Kachikwu was taken at the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held on Friday.

He was accused of anti-party activities.

Reacting to the development in a statement, the Roots RV founder said he remains the party’s presidential candidate.

According to him, members of the party’s national working committee (NWC) behind his suspension are not currently in office as their tenure ended on August 28.

He also blamed the crisis in the party on Ralph Nwosu, chairman of the party who had been recently asked to resign.

“For those who do not know, Nwosu is the longest serving chairman of a political party in the history of Nigeria,” Kachikwu said.

“He has been serving for the past 17 years. You must understand that this is contrary to the provision of the constitution of the ADC which says that a chairman of the ADC can hold a position maximum for a consecutive period of two terms of four years each.

“For some reasons best known to INEC, we do not know how Nwosu was able to hold on to that position for the past 17 years.

“Nwosu sought for tenure elongation. He reached me directly and indirectly, pleading for us to extend his tenure.

“Since his tenure has lapsed, it is only the National Executive Council (NEC), made up of state chairmen of the party, which has the power to run the affairs of the party and take decisions.

“That was why the elements behind my purported suspension sent out an unsigned document to the media since none of them have any mandate to take any legal action on behalf of the ADC, having ended their tenure since Aug. 28.

“I told them that as the presidential candidate of the party, I will do everything to uphold the constitution of the ADC.”

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JUST IN: Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Amid Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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20 mins ago

November 27, 2024

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering on Wednesday.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

More to come…

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First Phase Of 10,800-Bed Hostel In LASU Ready — Tokunbo Wahab

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24 mins ago

November 27, 2024

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The first phase of a 10,800-bed hostel project at the Lagos State University (LASU) is now ready for inauguration, according to Tokunbo Wahab, former special adviser to the governor on education.

Wahab, who is now commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, describes the project as ambitious and transformative.

“ It remains one of the most ambitious and transformative projects undertaken during my time as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education,” he wrote on X.

“It was executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement which involves seven reputable investors.”

Wahab commended Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, for his leadership and continuous support.

“Proud of the work done here and to have been a part of this special one,” he added.

“Through the grace of God and the unwavering support and the dedication of the Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships, the relentless efforts of the management staff of LASU, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and the cooperation of other key stakeholders, the first phase of this landmark project has now been completed.”

Wahab emphasized that the project showcases the state government’s commitment to leveraging public-private partnerships to address critical infrastructure needs in the education sector.

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JUST IN: Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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2 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a N110 billion fraud.

Bello was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.

The former Kogi governor had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April 2024.

More to come…

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