The Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS) has stated that the Member of the House of Representatives who represents the Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State is the ideal candidate to hold the position of Deputy Speaker.

This was stated in a statement that was released on Friday in Abuja by the Director General of CYMS, Mr. Obinna Nwaka.

Nwaka mentioned that it was necessary to rally support for Kalu because of the competition among the members of the lower chamber of the National Assembly for leadership positions in the 10th Assembly.

He referred to his nomination and endorsement by the party as a positive turn of events and expressed gratitude to the President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, and his Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, for their support. He also thanked the party.

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He emphasized that the Nigerian people would have an enjoyable experience with a transparent legislative process with Kalu serving as the Deputy Speaker in the 10th Assembly.

“There will also be swift intervention to national issues and a good synergy between the Executive arm of government and the Senate,” he said. “These are two things that will happen.”

Nwaka pleaded with the other lawmakers who represent the Southern region of the country to back Kalu’s nomination so that there would be equity and fairness.

In addition to this, he stated that Imo had previously been home to a Deputy Speaker when the PDP was in power, and that electing an Abia lawmaker to the position of Deputy Speaker for the 10th National Assembly would not be a terrible idea.

Nwaka, who was a member of the Presidential Campaign Council for the APC during the general elections in 2023, made a plea to members-elect from all parties to unite behind Kalu and ensure that he was elected as the Deputy Speaker. Nwaka served in this capacity during the APC’s campaign.

He stated that Kalu would be of assistance to the Federal Government, particularly the administration led by Tinubu and Shettima, in their efforts to stabilize the National Assembly.

“He will also help tackle the restiveness, unrest, and tension in the South East which requires political solution,” he said. “He will also help tackle the situation in the South East.”

The CYMS is a group that was established by the federal government with the goal of encouraging youth inclusion in governance, opportunities for youth empowerment, and active participation in every decision making process that is relevant to the young people of the country.

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In addition to serving as a platform for the monitoring, mobilization, and sensitization of young people, CYMS provides assistance to the federal government in the areas of sensitization as well as the promotion of its policies and programs.

Peter Obi, the candidate for the Labour Party in the presidential election that will take place in February 2023, has provided his response to the call that took place between Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States, and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria.

Recall that on Wednesday, Blinken placed a phone call to Tinubu in order to reaffirm his ongoing commitment to further bolstering the US-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.

In response, Obi stated that the United States’ actions regarding Nigeria’s affairs ought to be founded on mutual respect, shared ideals, aspirations, and interests, all of which ought to transcend the considerations of any individual.

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Before tacitly conferring legitimacy on any of the contending parties, the United States are supposed to wait for the full resolution of the ongoing judicial processes, as stated by the former governor of Anambra State, according to the information provided by the former governor.

“There is still a lack of clarity on the basis of the call that U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), on May 16, 2023. The rule of law is both the most fundamental democratic principle and one of its central values.

“These ideals, which are so dear to the people of the United States, serve as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democratic system. In order to avoid the possibility of interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs, the relationship between the United States and Nigeria should be governed by the fundamental principles of democracy.

“Above all else, Nigerians anticipate that the United States’ reactions to our affairs will be predicated on mutual respect, shared ideals, aspirations, and interests, all of which ought to supersede the considerations of any individual.

In this context, the deliberate manipulation and falsification of the will of Nigerians as it was freely expressed during the elections held on February 25 cannot be ignored by genuine friends and partners of Nigeria.

Because of this, it is of the utmost importance that the United States, which is seen as a shining example of democracy, does not react to the political developments in Nigeria in a way that even hints at taking sides in the conflict.

“An ongoing political and judicial process is taking place in Nigeria in relation to the country’s most recent presidential election. Before tacitly conferring legitimacy on any of the contending parties, we anticipate that the United States will wait until the complete resolution of the ongoing judicial processes to do so.

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The relevant courts of law are the only ones who can make a definitive decision regarding who the actual winner of the election was. In addition to this, the issues that are currently being debated in the courts imply serious violations of both the Nigerian Electoral Law and the Nigerian Constitution, as he stated in a tweet.

In preparation for the upcoming 10th National Assembly, the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has given its support to Christian Senator Godswill Akpabio, who is serving his second term and represents the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. Akpabio is running for the position of Senate president.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has already declared their support for the senator’s candidacy for the post in the 10th National Assembly.

Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, who serves as the executive secretary of MUSWEN, stated that the decision to have an inclusive zoning arrangement was made in advance of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly leadership.

According to MUSWEN, this came at a time when certain sections of the polity already nurse erroneous jitters on the Muslim-Muslim presidency. This reassuring move is most laudable because it came at a time when these jitters already existed.

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“The courageous move has the potential to further unite Nigeria across religious as well as tribal lines.”The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the umbrella body for all Muslim organizations and Muslim interests in the South West of Nigeria, lends its support to this Christian South-South Senate Presidency agenda as it is a very commendable and progressive move that is capable of engendering peace and national cohesion. This Christian South-South Senate Presidency agenda is capable of engendering peace and national cohesion.
“We use this opportunity to call on well-meaning Nigerians to support the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima in their onerous task of taking Nigeria to great heights,” the group said in a statement. “We use this opportunity to call on well-meaning Nigerians to support the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-

The All Progressives Congress, the party currently in power, has reversed its decision to kick out former Governor Danjuma Goje for his participation in activities that are opposed to the APC.

Goje, who was serving as a senator representing Gombe Central, was kicked out of the Gombe State ruling party by the Kashere ward he belonged to.

In addition to Goje, other members who were kicked out of the party included Yunusa Abubakar, a lawmaker who represented the Yalmatu Deba Federal Constituency, and Bulus Amos, a senator who represented the Gombe South district.

The subsequent confirmation of the expulsion came from the state executive of the party.
But on Thursday, in Abuja, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, issued a statement with the heading, “Expulsion of Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje set aside – remains a bonafide member of APC.”

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It read, “The attention of the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress has been drawn to media reports of the purported expulsion of His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Danjuma Goje by the Gombe State Executive Committee of our party.” This was in response to reports that the Gombe State Executive Committee of our party had allegedly expelled Senator Goje.

“The party has directed that the said expulsion, as well as all related actions in the matter, be and are hereby set aside pending further review and decision of the party’s National Working Committee on the matter. “The party has directed that the said expulsion, and all related actions in the matter, be and are hereby set aside. As a result, Senator Goje is and will continue to be an authentic member of the group that represents Gombe State in our party.
In continuation, Morka expressed deep concerns over the arbitrary manner in which high ranking members are being subjected to various disciplinary measures at the grassroots level, saying that it is a worrisome trend. Morka also said that this is a worrying trend.

Mohammed Bello Matawalle, the governor of Zamfara State in Nigeria, has taken a dramatic turn of events by leveling allegations of corruption against Abdulrasheed Bawa, the head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These allegations come as a response to allegations that he stole money from the state.

This conversation started after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a statement alleging that the Governor is the subject of an investigation for allegedly misappropriating more than 70 billion naira.
In retaliation, Governor Matawalle called into question Bawa’s integrity in an interview with the BBC and urged him to step down to allow for an impartial investigation into the allegations of corruption that have been leveled against him.

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“Investigations are not prohibited; however, they must be carried out in an impartial manner. Governor Matawalle made the statement that he was not the only one who had a bank account.

Additionally, he issued a challenge to Bawa, demanding that the latter disclose any and all documentation he possesses concerning his colleagues and even himself, as he too is the subject of numerous allegations.

Matawalle brought up potential witnesses who were ready to testify against the EFCC chief while insisting that Bawa should step down from his position.

He made a passing reference to a few unresolved issues that existed between himself and Bawa, implying that Bawa was aware of the potential repercussions.

In response to these allegations, the EFCC urged Governor Matawalle to report to the police any evidence that may point to Bawa’s involvement in corrupt activities.

When the BBC tried to get in touch with Bawa, he gave a response that included a philosophical assertion, saying that no human is completely free of faults. He encouraged anyone who had a complaint against him or any other governor or minister to bring it to the attention of the authorities.

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Bawa has been quoted as saying, “If he [Governor Matawalle] sees that I have done something wrong, there are police and places where he can file a complaint,”

LAGOS – The much-anticipated May 29 inauguration of the new administration of the victor of the February 25, 2023, general elections has been the target of numerous prophesies, intimidation, pronouncements, and court injunctions. However, a Lagos-based organization, Movement for Greater Lagos (MGL), has claimed that nobody can stop Tinubu’s inauguration because it has been preordained by God.

Alhaji Rasak Akanni, the group’s spokesperson, revealed the information on Thursday in Lagos at the inauguration of an extra 2,000 members to the fleet.

The MGL, which is sponsored by Otunba Olukunle Ojo, a former chief of staff in Lagos State, has pledged to continue supporting the new administration until it is in a position of authority and has made various contributions in favor of the incoming administration.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to Akanni, is a detribalized Nigerian, a progressive politician, and an astute administrator who made notable strides while serving as governor of Lagos.

He made a plea to all deserving Nigerians to stand in unison with the President-elect and provide him with more support in order for him to carry out his vision for the nation.

Akanni praised the Alhaji Mujahedeen Asari Dokubo-led organizing committee for the sit-out’s success and pleaded for further support for the incoming administration on May 29, 2023.

Remember that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, and the government of the United States of America have warned potential troublemakers to stay away from the inauguration venue. The Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organization Afenifere has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure a trouble-free inauguration on May 29.
In a statement on Monday, the IGP stressed that anyone found attempting to obstruct the exercise would face consequences from the Police and other security authorities.

Additionally, the U.S. declared on Monday that certain people will be subject to visa restrictions as punishment for disrupting the democratic process during elections.

The organization asked all Nigerians to support him in opposition to all of these statements and let him use his extensive knowledge to bring about the new Nigeria that we have all been calling for.

“Whether anyone likes it or not, a new administration must be installed on May 29, 2023, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the democratically elected president-elect, will be the only one to take the oath of office. Let’s all come together to support him, pray for him, and encourage him as he finds fresh hope. The Nigerian people elected this individual in a popular vote.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this historic endeavor for the President-elect, and we will never forget to thank our financier, Otunba Samuel Olukunle Ojo (also known as Baba Ojo), for the support so far,” he continued. He has supported our group and paid for our outings. We will keep expressing our gratitude.

The MGL Coordinator assured the group’s participants that they will be well-represented during the President-elect’s inauguration on May 29.