Economy
Gani Adams, Falana Call For True Federalism, Change Of Nigerian Constitution: Democracy Day
Gani Adams, Falana Call For True Federalism, Change Of Nigerian Constitution: Democracy Day
Gani Adams, Falana call for true federalism, change of Nigerian constitution: Democracy Day. Mr Adams said that without true federalism and proper restructuring, it would be difficult for the country to take its rightful place in the comity of nations.
Gani Adams, the national coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), a pan-Yoruba group, on Thursday called for true federalism in Nigeria to achieve accelerated development of the country.
Mr Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, made the call while speaking at the 25th OPC June 12 Lecture in Lagos.
The lecture was titled “June 12 as a Catalyst for National Development: True Federalism and Nigeria’s Integration.”
The June 12, 1993, presidential election was won by the late MKO Abiola but was annulled on June 2 of the same year by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
Mr Adams said that without true federalism and proper restructuring, it would be difficult for the country to take its rightful place in the comity of nations.
While describing the annulled election as a watershed in Nigeria’s political history, Mr Adams noted that 32 years later, the country had not made the desired progress due to the absence of true federalism.
“Nigeria is going through various crises today because some leaders are stubbornly against restructuring.
“In honour of Abiola and other martyrs, I want to say pointedly that whether anybody likes it or not, this country will be restructured.
“If this country is restructured in a way that every locality controls the instrumentality of security, backed by intelligence, the wanton killings of Nigerians will stop automatically,” said Mr Adams.
According to him, June 12 should be a catalyst for national development, hence the need for political, economic, electoral, and judicial reforms, without delay, in honour of Mr Abiola.
“Nigeria is destined to be great, but if the attitude of leaders to restructuring and development is negative, Nigeria is going nowhere,” Adams added.
In his keynote address, Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights lawyer, emphasised the significance of June 12 and said the 1999 constitution remained a major setback for the country.
“It means the ability of Nigerians to organise beyond their ethnic division, the triumph of good over evil. It means if a system is bad, Nigerians can defeat that system. June 12 means life and death,” Mr Falana said.
He said the 1999 constitution, drafted by the military, could not actualise the aspirations of the Nigerian people in a democracy.
“This is a major setback for Nigeria, and there is no way we can talk about stability, progress and development,” he said.
On poverty and insecurity bedevilling Nigeria, Mr Falana said there was a need for Nigeria to answer the national question.
Speaking, Joe Okei-Odumakin, the president of Women Arise, said June 12 symbolised ballot integrity and free choice.
Ms Okei-Odumakin, who highlighted electoral malpractice as one of the problems facing Nigeria, said many leaders lacked legitimacy and could not inspire desired progress.
The activist, while applauding leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, said, “If Abiola had been allowed to become the president, we would have had fiscal federalism, restructuring and other policies to end the groanings of ordinary Nigerians.”

Femi Falana
On integration, Ms Okei-Odumakin called on President Bola Tinubu to make a posthumous declaration of Mr Abiola as a past president of Nigeria.
Debo Adeniran, the national president of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), said June 12 should be renamed MKO Abiola Day rather than Democracy Day.
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
Crime
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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