Politics
Mahama is President Again in Ghana
Mahama, who had previously served the country as the 12th President between 2011 and 2017, found his way back to power through re-election.
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John Dramani Mahama was sworn-in today as Ghana’s new President, alongside his vice President, Professor Jane Nanaa Opoku-Agyemang, the first woman to become vice president in Ghana.
Mahama took the oat of office and allegiance administered by Chief Justice Araba Torkornoo, at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana.
Mahama was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election on December 8th after he defeated his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mahama, who had previously served the country as the 12th President between 2011 and 2017, found his way back to power through re-election.
Mahama’s inauguration ceremony, graced by the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu who doubles as the ECOWAS Chairman, also had in attendance other African leaders, including business leaders, foreign envoys.
Politics
2027: Youths earnestly asking Jonathan to contest for president
Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.
“GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it!”, “GEJ, Nigerian youths break the medicine wey dem do you”, and “GEJ, if you no run, we quench”.
With those screaming slogans , youths under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, urged him to return to active politics and contest the 2027 presidential election.
The youths youths on Thursday staged a solidarity rally at his residence in Maitama, Abuja.
The demonstrators gathered around Taraba Close and adjoining streets, causing heavy traffic disruption in the upscale district as they chanted slogans, danced to music, and waved placards calling on the former president to run again.
The youths described Jonathan as a unifying national figure capable of addressing the country’s economic and political challenges ahead of the 2027 general election.
Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.
“I’ve heard you loud and clear. I will consult widely before taking any decision,” he said.
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Mohammed El-Rufai joins ADC party
” I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“
A few hours ago, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, announced his resignation from from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“As a proud son of Mallam Nasir Elrufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best. To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do,” he said on Thursday in a post which he shared on his official X account.
“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“
I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress.
Together, we are building a home for progressive, people‑focused service.”
Politics
Chaos as Gabam set to take over SDP Party office, following court order
Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.
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Tension is currently brewing at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party – SDP as the Shehu Gabam set to take over Party office.
Gabam whose faction has been recognised by INEC following a court decision, arrived at Party Secretariat on Thursday about 12 noon to resume duty but was prevented by private security guards at the gate despite being led by police officers.
Gabam waited in his car for more than one hour as police officers made efforts to resolve the matter amicably.
The Abubakar Gombe faction is reportedly holding meeting inside the Secretariat while the drama was going on.
Party members loyal to Gabam eventually pull down the gate and gain access to the Secretariat.
Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.
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