Politics
Soludo Reels Out Past Achievements , New Promises for Anambra
” We have already planned and investing in four new cities and a district simultaneously. They are New Niger City near Onitsha, Awka 2.0, the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC), an Aerotropolis, and the Innovation District, which is our own Silicon Valley.”
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo on Tuesday assured the people that by the end of his second -term in 2030, he would have transform Anambra into a major economic hub, “an African Dubai, Taiwan, and Silicon Valley.”
Soludo was sworn -in- today as governor for another four years tenure by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Onochie Anyachebe.
After he had taken oath of office, Soludo told the audience that his first four years was devoted to addressing the basics, which included restoring security, law and order and addressing waste management and urban regeneration, rebuilding public schools and hospitals, infrastructural revolution especially roads and unprecedented road dualization for the present and future generations.
He also said that his administration broke the 34 -year old jinx by building a befitting government house and lodge, digitized government processes and mainstreamed transparency and value-for- money governance, restored public finance on a path of sustainability, rescued the environment and intentionally invested in leisure and entertainment to turn Anambra into a preferred destination.
Anambra is back and rising stronger and bolder! And at the end of the next four years, there will be no doubt: the foundations to a Livable and Prosperous Smart Mega City—the ADTS– will be solid.
He said that over the next four years, he would consolidate the ongoing transformations across all sectors, accelerate actions to secure the spaces and pillars for the prosperity of generations yet unborn, as well as institutionalize change within the “built to last” framework.
He said: “Security and electricity will remain priorities. Anambra’s land mass is rapidly being developed in a haphazard and chaotic manner, making a physical master plan an emergency.
“That is why we are intentionally securing strategic land spaces as a land bank for future developments.
With an estimated population of about 40 million by 2070 and nearly 50 million by 2100, the state will at least have three airports, but in the next ten years there will hardly be any space for them except we act today.
” We have already planned and investing in four new cities and a district simultaneously. They are New Niger City near Onitsha, Awka 2.0, the Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC), an Aerotropolis, and the Innovation District, which is our own Silicon Valley.”
According to him, the CPCS of Canada has completed the Anambra’s rail and gas master plan and work would begin soon.
” Anambra is back and rising stronger and bolder! And at the end of the next four years, there will be no doubt: the foundations to a Livable and Prosperous Smart Mega City—the ADTS– will be solid.
” We now have a record of delivering more than our promise.
Hence, when you echo with me that “Solution is Here,” know that it is not a slogan. It is our covenant, Our promise,” he said.
Politics
Rep Dasuki Joins ADC, says INEC Chair Becoming Threat to Nigeria’s Multi-party Democracy
Rep Dasuki specifically cited the decision of INEC not to recognize the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a critical step in what he believes is a broader scheme to stifle opposition and dismantle democratic plurality.
Abdussamad Dasuki, a House of Representative ‘s member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, has observed that the Independent National Electoral Commission, under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, is becoming an existential threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy.
Dasuki stated this on Wednesday when he picked up his membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his Dogon Daji/Salah Ward, Tambuwal LGA of Sokoto, alleging that the commission was colluding with those plotting to stifle opposition party and turn Nigeria into one-party state.
The event witnessed a massive turnout of supporters, including hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other parties who formally defected to the ADC.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Rep Dasuki warned that recent developments in the country’s political landscape point to a coordinated effort to weaken opposition voices and undermine democratic principles.
Rep Dasuki specifically cited the decision of INEC not to recognize the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a critical step in what he believes is a broader scheme to stifle opposition and dismantle democratic plurality.
Politics
Coalition Leaders Rouse Nigerians to Reject ‘One Party ‘Rule’, Warning INEC “Don’t kill Democracy”
Following military rules for 34 years (1965-1999), Nigeria has been practicing democracy, ” government “of the people, by the people, for the people”, for 27 years (1999-2026) with former President Olusegun Obasanjo the first democratically elected president.
Photo: #Occupy INEC Protest
Coalition of opposition political leaders and supporters on Wednesday rejected ‘one-party’ system of government for the country ahead of the 2027 general election, and appealing to the INEC , ” Don’t Kill Nigeria’s Democracy.”
Following military rules for 34 years (1965-1999), Nigeria has been practicing democracy, ” government “of the people, by the people, for the people“, for 27 years (1999-2026) with former President Olusegun Obasanjo the first democratically elected president.
Said Peter Obi on the sidelines of the rally: We are simply holding a peaceful demonstration to say that we cannot have a one-party system in our country.
“Nigeria is a democratic nation. We are appealing to those in government: do not destroy our democracy. We need it for our children and for generations to come. Nigerians must have the freedom to choose who leads them. This is critical for our country,” said Peter Obi
Buttressing, the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership crisis, describing the electoral body as partisan and lacking neutrality.
“Today, I joined fellow coalition leaders and committed democrats to strongly condemn the blatant partisanship and compromised neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” he said.
The protest was led by prominent opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi.Participants gathered at INEC headquarters to demand electoral accountability following the commission’s decision to derecognise the faction of the ADC led by David Mark.
Politics
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, Storm INEC Hqtrs in Protests
People from different political parties and groups joined in, turning it into a broad coalition rally focused on defending democracy and questioning the credibility of the electoral system.
Photo credit: Imran Muhammad/x
LEADERS of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party on Wednesday led a protest to the headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, defying steady rain to demand electoral accountability following the commission’s decision to derecognise the faction of the ADC led by David Mark as tensions build ahead of the 2027 elections.
Among those present were David Mark, former Senate President; Rauf Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State and ex-Minister of Interior; Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate; Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement; and Dino Melaye, former Senator representing Kogi West, alongside other political figures.
The protesters had earlier gathered at David Mark’s residence, where a morning service was held to mark his 78th birthday, before moving out in a coordinated march.
From Apo Legislative Quarters, the crowd surged towards the INEC office, swelling along the way and taking over major roads in the Federal Capital Territory.
What began as a protest linked to a faction of the party quickly grew into something bigger.
People from different political parties and groups joined in, turning it into a broad coalition rally focused on defending democracy and questioning the credibility of the electoral system.
Muyideen Bashiru, a protester, said the turnout showed the concerns cut across party lines, with participants travelling in from different parts of the country.
“We’re currently heading towards the INEC office. You can see the crowd; there are hundreds, possibly thousands of people gathered,” Bashiru said.
As you can see, it’s massive, this is not just about the ADC, there are members of other political parties here as well,” he said.
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