Politics
Allow Gov Sani to restore peace in Kaduna – Forum tells El-Rufai
The Kaduna Good Governance Forum, KGGF, has asked former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to allow his successor, Uba Sani, to restore peace to the state.
The Forum equally condemned what it described as the harassment and distraction of Sani’s administration by El-Rufai.
Further accusing El-Rufai of threatening Sani with the 2027 general elections, the group condemned what it described as the former governor’s alleged attempts to rewrite history and assert himself as the owner of Kaduna State.
Ekwutosblog reports that El-Rufai backed Sani, who served as Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, during his administration, to become Kaduna State governor in the 2023 election.
However, the two men fell out shortly after Sani emerged governor, following his victory in the gubernatorial poll.
The Kaduna State House of Assembly is currently probing El-Rufai’s administration, at the instigation of Governor Sani.
In a statement signed by Comrade Richard Amos, the Kaduna Good Governance Forum endorsed Governor Sani’s efforts in healing what it described as the wounds of insecurity and corruption inflicted on Kaduna State during el-Rufai’s administration.
In the same vein, the Forum said El-Rufai’s actions since the face-off with Sani’s government smack of desperation to rewrite history and suit his narrative.
According to the Forum, El-Rufai’s threats against Sani over the 2027 election are a threat to democracy, as only the people of Kaduna State have the right to decide their leader in the next polls.
The Kaduna Good Governance Forum demanded that El-Rufai allow the current administration to continue its work in restoring peace and unity to Kaduna State.
“We urge El-Rufai to desist from any further threats and allow the current administration to continue its work in restoring peace and unity to Kaduna State while focusing on how to explain the theft of Kaduna State money stolen under his watch.
“The Kaduna Good Governance Forum demands that El-Rufai immediately stop his attempt at revisionism, as the people are too enlightened to fall for such a cheap trick.
“For a man who, as governor, precipitated the insecurity that now ravages the entire North-West by placing terrorists and bandits on salary, we are concerned that the threat to Governor Uba Sani is not just about politics.
“This potential to undermine the security of the state and the whole of Nigeria is enough reason for the authorities to speed up identifying and prosecuting the aides he used to steal and launder Kaduna State’s money to retrieve these funds from them and keep the state and the country safe.
“We earnestly hope that the probe of the malfeasance that dominated his administration will be taken beyond his aides, who were mere errand boys, to include El-Rufai himself.
“This malfeasance and his suspected role as a terrorist sponsor must be the core of the security report that ensured he was not confirmed as a minister, even though President Bola Tinubu magnanimously nominated him as one.
“It is the reason he is now a retired former politician who is traipsing the country, trying to form a collective of those who had failed in public office and are too bitter at being rejected,” the statement added.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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