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June 12: MKO Abiola, Tofa were not choices of Nigerians – Ex-Minister, Waziri

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A former Minister of Police Affairs, Adams Maina Waziri, has said the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential candidate, late MKO Abiola and his running mate, Bashir Tofa, were not the choice of Nigerians.

Waziri said Nigerians had wanted Adamu Chiroma, late Shehu Musa Yar’adua, and Bamanga Tukur.

He, however, explained that Nigerians voted for Abiola and Tofa out of frustration for the military rule.

Speaking at the Second Posthumous Legacy Colloquium held in Abuja in honour of the late Raymond Dokpesi on Thursday, Waziri said Nigerians wanted the military regime kicked out of power.

MKO Abiola had won the June 12 presidential election regarded as the most free and fair poll conducted in Nigeria.

But, the election was annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida due to concerns of national security.

However, Waziri said: “Nigerians out of disappointment were forced to vote in 1993 for candidates not of their choice. With due respect, Abiola was not the choice of Nigerians and neither was Bashir Tofa.

“The choices of Nigerians were Adamu Chiroma, Shehu Musa Yar’adua, Bamanga Tukur, and the rest of them.

“Nigerians were tired of military rule, so they were forced to vote to see if they could just ease the military out.”

On the state of the nation, Waziri recounted Dokpesi’s efforts in helping to strengthen and stabilise the Peoples Democratic Party.

Speaking on Dokpesi’s death, the former Minister said it was good he died at home because there would have been a lot of controversy.

He said: “It was good he died at home. Otherwise, the controversy of his death on that day would have had dire consequences on this country.”

The former Minister called for a proper documentation of Dokpesi’s contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape, particularly from 1999 to May 29, 2023, to ensure his legacy is preserved.

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Buhari: He sent DSS to my house at midnight, I’m still alive – Igboho

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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has reacted to the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Igboho in a viral video, recounted how the former president allegedly ordered officers of the Department of State Services, DSS, to invade his residence at midnight.

Igboho, who claimed that the invasion was aimed at taking him out, also alleged that the former president colluded with some Yoruba indigenes.

He said, “I thank God for my life today, see life! The man that sent DSS to come and kill me in the middle of the night on July 4th 2021 has died today.

“My people, we are supposed to learn from this. That man, Muhammadu Buhari is dead, but I’m alive today. I thank God for my life.

“The man that ganged up with some stupid Yoruba people came to my house to take my life but God said no”.

Ekwutosblog reports that the former Nigerian leader died on Sunday in London after a brief illness.

His remains are expected to arrive in the country for immediate burial in Daura, Katsina state on Monday. 

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Constitution Amendment: Niger Govt submits proposal

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The Niger State Government has submitted a joint document to the House Committee on Constitution Review containing the state’s collective views and recommendations on key areas.

The areas include restructuring, devolution of powers, state policing, fiscal federalism, local government autonomy, and electoral process.

The position of the state was presented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasiru Mu’azu during the public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) for the North Central Zone, Centre A, covering Niger, Kwara, and Kogi States in Minna.

The Commissioner explained that the document was developed after broad consultations and stakeholder engagement across the state.

Mu’azu also noted that the state government had made a case for additional creation of local government areas in the state while expressing optimism that the document will be given due consideration

The House Committee Consultant, Prof. Kathleen Okafor, who presented the summarised compendium of bills before the House, disclosed that it has some thematic areas based on evolving needs, which are electoral, judicial, legislative, and physical reform

“Others are inclusive governance, security and policing, devolution of powers, strengthening of institutions, the role of rural communities, traditional institutions, citizenship and Indigineship, fundamental rights, and many more,” Okafor said.

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Alh Yahaya Abubakar, on behalf of the National Council of Traditional Rulers also submitted a memo on the Constitution amendment centred on creating roles for traditional rulers on matters involving religion, culture, security, and justice, among others.

Presentations for the creation of Edu State comprising Bida, Lapai and Agaie Emirates, and the Kainji State consist of Borgu and Kontagora Emirates of the present Niger State and Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State were made by Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani and Amb. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, respectively.

Similarly, representatives from Kogi and Kwara states also submitted their memos for the creation of Okun, Okura and Efesowofo states out of the present Kogi and Kwara states, respectively.

The House Committee received documents from women groups, organized labour unions and youth groups, among others, for consideration.

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari is dead.

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X.

 

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