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Dissolve RSIEC Immediately to Protect Our Democracy: NYCN Urges the Rivers State House of Assembly

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*Describes Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule as a Beacon of Modern Democracy

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Rivers State Chapter, has issued an urgent call to the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS, and its 26 members, to immediately dissolve the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Established by law to serve the interests of the people, RSIEC has failed to meet the expectations of Rivers State citizens and has tarnished the credibility of the election process.

Mr. Speaker, the youths of Rivers State also call your attention to the flagrant disregard for legal rulings demonstrated by the Chairman of RSIEC on October 5, 2024. By defying court judgments and squandering state resources on an election that failed to meet legal standards, RISEC has undermined public trust. We highlight the example set by the Osun State Electoral Commission, which respected court orders, and urge Rivers State to follow suit.

During its 56th Legislative Sitting of the Second Session, the Rivers State House of Assembly declared the seats of Hon. Edison Ogerenye Ehie (Ahoada East II), Hon. Victor Oko Jombo (Bonny), Hon. Adolphus Timothy Oruibienimigha (Opobo/Nkoro), and Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari (Ahoada West) vacant. This action followed a motion by House Leader Hon. Major Jack, co-sponsored by 25 other members, citing the persistent absence of these members from legislative sessions without valid cause.

The NYCN Rivers State commended Rt. Hon. Amaewhule for his commitment to upholding the rule of law and fostering the growth of modern democracy. Amb. Worlu praised the Speaker and the Assembly for following due process in declaring the four seats vacant. He also eulogized the Assembly for formally notifying INEC to organize by-elections within the constitutionally mandated 90-day period, ensuring that the people of Rivers State remain adequately represented.

The Rivers Youths applauded this lawful and transparent action, calling it “a cornerstone for democracy in Nigeria.”

Long live Rivers State!
Long live Rivers State House of Assembly!
Long live Nigeria!

Build the Youth, Build the Nation.

Amb. Chimenem Worlu
Chairman, NYCN Rivers State Chapter

October 16, 2024.

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EFCC Sets up Public Complaints Unit

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed the establishment of a Public Complaints Desk at all the Zonal Directorates of the Commission and the Corporate Headquarters.

The Desk, designed to be manned by specially trained officers, will receive complaints from members of the public on all aspects of the Commission’s activities. It is also planned to bridge the interface gap between the EFCC and the larger public to enhance quick resolution of complaints by the public.

The EFCC’s boss urged members of the public with any complaint about the Commission’s operational activities to take advantage of this initiative to ventilate their grievances, assuring that all issues would be addressed.

Information on the telephone number of the Public Complaints Desk can be accessed on the Commission’s website and social media platforms.

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We Can’t Afford To Eat Eggs As Crate Is Now N10,000; Tinubu Should Call A Meeting – Benue Ex-Governor Suswam

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The Senator while speaking on Channels TV programme, stated that a crate of egg that was less than N1000 is now N10,000.

A former Governor of Benue State, and serving senator, Gabriel Suswam, has lamented that he cannot afford to eat eggs in his house, amid the current hardship in the country.

The Senator while speaking on Channels TV programme, stated that a crate of egg that was less N1000 is now N10,000

 

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Gunmen kíll newly appointed dpo and team members in delta.

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A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and several officers have been kílled in an early morning ambush in Delta State, while another DPO is in a crítical condition after a kídnap rescue mission went awry.

The tragic incident, which occurred near Agbarho Rail Station, was revealed by Delta Human Rights Activist, Comrade Israel Joe, in a Facebook post on Monday morning.

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