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Kano Ex-Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Denies Commenting On Defection Moves To APC
He stated this in a post on X on Saturday.
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has denied making any comments regarding political realignment in the country.
He stated this in a post on X on Saturday.
According to him, he did not make any such remarks related to the ongoing political developments.
“My attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly stating my position on the recurring political realignments in Nigeria.”
“I wish to categorically state that such statements are false, unfounded, and products of political mischief.”
“I have refrained from commenting on contemporary political events, and I will continue to do so for the time being.”
“In this regard, I urge the public to only engage with statements that come from my public handles and other official sources.”
Earlier, media reports quoted Kwankwaso as stating that President Tinubu personally reached out to him multiple times, offering assurances and favourable conditions to rejoin the ruling party.
He was however, said, to have firmly declined the overtures, citing deep-rooted principles and concerns.
His comments also come after he was quoted as labelling defectors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as betrayers of trust.
The remarks were attributed to him following the defection of Senator Abdulrahman Kawu, who represents the Kano South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, to the APC, along with several other federal lawmakers from Kano State.
In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Abbas Adam Abbas, it was noted that the move followed wide-ranging consultations with stakeholders, supporters, and constituents within the district.
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Rurum, a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and one-time governorship aspirant, said his decision to join the APC was in the best interest of his people.
In a show of support, the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, was present in the Chamber to witness the defections.
Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano State, was accompanied by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, and other party chieftains from Kano.
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.
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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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