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ADC Receives Solidarity Visit from Arewa United for Peace Foundation
The Arewa United for Peace Foundation, Imo State Chapter, recently paid a solidarity visit to Prof. James Okoroma, the State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), at the party’s headquarters in Owerri.
This visit not only marked a significant moment of unity but also coincided with the joyous celebrations of Eid-el-Maulud, further emphasizing the spirit of togetherness and goodwill.
During the visit, Alhaji Ilyia Kadggi Amahigh, Chairman of the Arewa United for Peace Foundation, led the delegation and expressed the foundation’s commitment to fostering a strong bond of unity and mutual respect among the diverse communities in Imo State.
He highlighted the Arewa community’s recognition of Prof. Okoroma as a visionary leader capable of advancing inclusive governance through the ADC. The foundation’s support for the party was underscored by their belief in the ADC’s potential to offer a credible alternative to the current political landscape in Nigeria, particularly in addressing economic hardships and political mismanagement.
Comrade Aminu Ahmed, Secretary of the Arewa United for Peace Foundation, further elaborated on the organization’s mission to promote peace, dialogue, and harmonious coexistence across different ethnic and religious backgrounds in Imo State. He emphasized that the partnership between the foundation and the ADC is built on shared values of inclusiveness, equity, justice, and sustainable development. The Arewa community, with its presence in every Local Government Area of Imo State, expressed its determination to collaborate with the ADC in building a better Imo and a greater Nigeria.
In response, Prof. Okoroma extended his deep appreciation to the leadership and members of the Arewa United for Peace Foundation for their solidarity, support, and goodwill. He viewed the visit as a powerful reflection of the unity and brotherhood that Nigeria urgently needs. Prof. Okoroma assured the delegation of the ADC’s unwavering commitment to partnering with credible organizations and communities in the pursuit of peace, justice, and progress, not only in Imo State but across the entire country.
The meeting concluded with prayers and goodwill messages, calling for sustained peace, unity, and prosperity in Imo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The event was attended by key ADC officials, including Hon. MacDonald Amadi, the State Publicity Secretary, and Mazi Emenike Nmeregini, the State Chief Whip, among others.
This visit marks a significant step in the journey towards fostering stronger relationships between political parties and community organizations in Imo State, with the shared goal of advancing the socio-political and economic well-being of the region.
Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.
Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.
He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.
The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.
“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.
“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.
“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?
“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.
The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.
He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.
Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.
Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.
Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.
“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.
“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”
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