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Tinubu has failed woefully, might end up as one-term president – APC chieftain, Onokpasa

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Jesutega Onokpasa

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jesutega Onokpasa says President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully based on the performance of his administration.

Onokpasa stated this in an interview with Arise Television on Sunday, warning that the president may end up being a one-term president if he did not improve in his performance.

Onokpasa also expressed school why Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who he referred to as his cousin, defected to the APC.

According to him, the governor’s defection to the ruling party does not add any value to the APC or the state.

The APC chieftain reiterated that the ruling party should not focus on the defection of opposition politicians into its fold but on good governance.

Onokpasa added that the defections of opposition leaders to the APC negate the principles of democracy.

“It is not a question of people defecting to our party. It is a question of are we ruling well? In that sense, we failed woefully.

“President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully to rule well, provide food for Nigerians, and give succour in these hard times.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who recently defected to our party, is actually my cousin. I don’t have the slightest idea why he defected to our party. He did not inform me. I wish him well,” he said.

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2027: No forces can intimidate me in Zamfara — Gov Lawal

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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said he’s not afraid of any forces in the state.

The governor stated this on Wednesday while fielding questions on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme.

The statement comes amid speculation that he might switch tent to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the intractable crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Lawal said based on what they are doing in Zamfara, delivering the good aspect of democracy, he thinks there is no reason for him to fear anybody.

He said: “The truth of the matter is, when I contested in 2023, all these forces were there.

“Remember the first governor of Zamfara State, Sani Yerima, and his deputy, Mahmud Shinkafi, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, and his deputy, then Governor Bello Matawalle and his deputy, and all the senators and members of the National Assembly, they were all in APC when I contested in 2023 and I still won.

“So what difference is it going to make? Now there is nothing really new as far as that is concerned. You see, politics is… we understand the trend, and we are on ground.

“I’m not scared of anybody. God has given me this position, and based on what we are doing, delivering the good aspect of democracy, I think there is no reason for me to fear anybody. It is only God that I fear.

“So what has changed from 2023 to 2027 that you think I will have any doubt or fear of these people? Absolutely no fear as far as that is concerned.

“Like I said, first of all, I am not a desperate politician, and I believe I am a man of principle, and I believe in what I am doing. And for now, in Zamfara State, based on what we are doing, I do not think there is anything to be scared of as far as any forces are concerned.”

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Govt, Turji in talks as bandits leader embraces peace path

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In a surprising development that has sparked cautious optimism across Nigeria’s North West, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has released a video indicating his readiness to embrace peace and end years of violent conflict.

In a video, which surfaced Online earlier this week, Turji confirmed that negotiations are ongoing between him and authorities at both the federal and state levels.

He described past attacks attributed to him as the result of “misunderstandings” and emphasized that he remains a citizen of the region, committed to finding a peaceful path forward.

The message, though met with skepticism in some quarters, is being seen by others as a rare opportunity for meaningful dialogue.

Turji’s sudden shift in tone comes when intensified military operations have dealt serious blows to armed groups in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina states, including the recent killing of his top commander, Danbokolo.

Analysts believe the timing of the video could suggest a calculated effort to seek protection or leniency, but it also opens a potential window for peace that authorities may choose to explore.

Turji’s remarks have revived long-running debates around negotiating with armed non-state actors, especially those with long records of violence.

He is accused of masterminding mass killings, abductions, and village raids across the North West. Yet, some observers point to the government’s previous reintegration programs for ex-Boko Haram fighters and Niger Delta militants as precedent for potential engagement—albeit one that must be approached with strict conditions and community involvement.

Communities most affected by the violence remain wary. For families still grieving lost loved ones or displaced from their homes, Turji’s call for peace may appear hollow without justice.

There are also fears that peace overtures without accountability could send the wrong signal to other armed groups. Past experiences have shown that premature reintegration efforts—such as in the case of Yellow Jambros and Dogo Gide—have sometimes led to renewed violence by their loyalists.

Turji’s message introduces a new element to the region’s long-standing crisis, and the possibility to end to the bloodshed. If authorities choose to engage, experts say the process must be rooted in justice, community consultation, and strict monitoring to prevent a relapse.

The federal government has not yet issued an official response to Turji’s claims, but the video is already prompting fresh conversations on how best to resolve rural insecurity in Nigeria.

For now, Turji’s words remain just that—words. But in a region exhausted by conflict, even words that hint at peace can be a welcome first step toward breaking the cycle of violence.

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Buhari not worldly, materialistic – Gowon

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Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday disclosed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari is not inclined to worldly and materialistic overtures.

Gowon said nobody can doubt the fact that Buhari has the interest of Nigeria at heart and has guarded his integrity.

He disclosed this on Wednesday during the public presentation and book launch of “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” authored by Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity.

Commending Shehu for the book, Gowon said communication plays a vital role in governance and nation-building.

According to Gowon: “I know General Buhari to be a staunch believer in the Nigerian project. I know him as a person not inclined to worldly or materialistic overtures.

“I also know that he will do everything to keep his integrity intact. If the truth must be told, Gen. Buhari is a man of austere lifestyle.”

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