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Gov Otu’s aide appeals to ADC for support

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4 months ago

August 4, 2025

Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Inter-Party Affairs, Nkoyo Otu has appealed to the leadership of the new coalition party, African Democratic Congress, ADC, to support the unity and progress of the state.

Nkoyo made the appeal when she and her team called on the Deputy National Vice Chairman of ADC, Pastor Usani Usani, on Monday at Usani’s Calabar residence.

Addressing Usani, she stressed the need for all potical parties- both ruling and opposition- to work together on the road to ensuring a peaceful and transparent electoral process.

She also emphasized the importance of building the democratic processes on the “Think Cross River” policy.

Nkoyo promised to use her noble office to always promote peaceful coexistence and progressive alliances.

Responding, the former Minister of Niger-Delta Affairs underscored and consolidated on this premise and pledged to always work for the growth and sustenance of Cross River State and her commonwealth.

Usani, however, harped on the need for people to be loyal to ideology rather than individuals; if true political progress must be achieved.

He said this change of mindset will greatly improve the sustainability of our political systems and reduce the rate of corruption.

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BREAKING: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

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13 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party.

Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crises within the party.

According to a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area, the governor formally withdrew from the party on November 4, 2025.

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

“Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter read.

Adeleke, who rose to political prominence through the PDP, expressed gratitude for the role the party played in his political journey.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party,” he stated.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening monitored by SaharaReporters, Adeleke unveiled his new political platform as the Accord Party.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported indications that he would join the Accord Party, citing sources familiar with developments in the state.

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State House of Assembly suspends Local Govt chairman

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13 hours ago

December 9, 2025

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State House of Assembly suspends LG chairman

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Mohammad Haliru Arabo, for three months over his role in the unlawful removal of the council’s Speaker.

The decision was taken during plenary in Lafia after a motion was raised by Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, who leads the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Lawmakers agreed that the action was needed to allow a fair investigation and calm the tension that followed the leadership dispute in the council.

The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, said the suspension will stand until the committee completes its findings.

He said that the current structure of the Lafia Legislative Arm will remain unchanged throughout the investigation.

During this period, the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Uba Arikiya, has been directed to take charge of the council.

The Speaker explained that the House acted within the powers given to it by the constitution and questioned why the Chairman ventured into matters that belong to the legislature.

The Clerk of the House has been asked to notify Governor Abdullahi Sule of the resolution.

Lawmakers such as Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, Mohammed Garba Isimbabi, Suleiman Yakubu Azara, and Larry Ven-Bawa backed the move, saying that the suspension would help prevent a wider crisis in the council and send a clear message to other local governments in the state.