Politics
PDP Has Lost Hope In Itself, Says Jandor.
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that the party has lost hope in itself due to ongoing internal crises.
Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Tuesday, Jandor, who resigned from the PDP on Monday, said the leadership crisis at the party’s national headquarters was a major source of embarrassment.
He referenced the ongoing criticism of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who has been blamed by party members for the PDP’s internal struggles, particularly after replacing Iyorchia Ayu.
The party’s crisis has been exacerbated by a dispute over the National Secretary position, with both Senator Samuel Anyanwu and former National Youth Leader, Sunday Ude-Okoye, vying for the role.
Tensions have escalated in recent months, deepening divisions within the party’s key structures, including the Board of Trustees, the National Working Committee, and the National Executive Committee.
The situation is particularly concerning in the South-South, where the zonal congress held on February 22 without the governors’ consent, has further complicated matters.
Jandor described the crisis at both the national and state levels as damaging to the PDP’s public image.
Who goes around proudly identifying as a PDP member with all that is happening at both the national and state levels? The optics are bad,” he said.
Even the party has given up on itself. A political party is made up of people who come together to form it — it doesn’t exist in isolation.
“If the same toxicity remains within that circle, the same problems will persist. Today, the party is controlled by those who worked against it. So where do we even begin? And we are heading into another election cycle.
“This is 2025. Congresses and other processes will begin soon. By 2026, there will be primary elections, yet the same individuals are still in charge of the party. And people expect a different outcome? No, it won’t happen.”
Jandor also stated that, following his defection, he had not yet decided which political party to join.
“There are 18 political parties in Nigeria, so there are 17 other options. But we can’t just jump in — we will consult and evaluate our options.
“There are ongoing coalitions, people coming together to form alliances, so I truly don’t know where I’m headed yet, but discussions are ongoing.
Wherever we end up, we will respect the people there and abide by the rules of the game.
“This is the path we have chosen, and we will stay on it. Only God can determine the outcome.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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