The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, said that the group remained resolute in mobilising supporters across the country for protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the demonstration will go ahead despite mounting tension.

In a statement , Tanko said, “No, we cannot reveal the date now. We also know they are planning for us. Of course, INEC is our target.

“This commission is now becoming the arbiter, judge, accuser and defender at the same time.

“Our major issue is the manner in which INEC has been going about creating disaffection in the opposition.

“The people are really angry and plan to show this anger by coming out. So, we’ll expect them to come out en masse for a peaceful rally. Then we’ll just demonstrate and protest.”

He said what they demanded was for those in authority to do the right thing.

“The situation in our country is so unpredictable to the point that even those in government are no longer disturbed by rallies and protests. It doesn’t shake them.

But we know something else will shake them.

“All Nigerians are asking for is not a war, but for those in authority to do the right thing,” he added.

Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resignedas Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment.

” As one chapter closes, another opens,” Onyejeocha wrote on her X handle on Friday,, reaffirming her commitment to service, progress, and nation-building.

Onyejeocha expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In the letter, she also thanked the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, including the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, directors, and staff, for their dedication and partnership in advancing workers’ rights, promoting workplace safety, and expanding employment opportunities.

Onyejeocha extended her appreciation to the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, describing them as her inspiration and strength throughout her tenure.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has predicted victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in next year’s presidential election asserting, ” No force can defeat Tinubu in 2027.”

Umahi made the declaration on Friday while opening the completed 15 kilometres section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

He emphasised that president Tinubu has done extremely well and will be re-elected at the poll despite the coming together of the opposition elements.

He said that the president inherited a bad economy, which he is fixing, especially the micro economy and that the macro economy of the nation was breathing very well under his administration.

“When you talk about fuel economy and so on and so forth, a strategic meeting was held yesterday on how to handle the unfortunate incident of the Iran war, which has brought hardship on our people, so, the president is not asleep on this,” he said.

He urged the people of South-East to be strategic and support Tinubu’s re-election as according to him, the president has done so much for the zone more than any other administration in the county.