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Tinubu Reveals How Coalition Of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Driven By Hate, Frustrated Losers
Tinubu Reveals How Coalition Of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Driven By Hate, Frustrated Losers
Tinubu reveals how coalition of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai driven by hate, frustrated losers. This followed the announcement of a coalition of opposition parties aiming to oust Mr Tinubu on Thursday.
The Tinubu-led government has dismissed the announced coalition of opposition figures—including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Nasir El-Rufai of the Social Democratic Party—as one driven by hate, berating the coalescing opposition politicians as “frustrated” and “sore losers.”
Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for the Tinubu-led government, made this statement on Thursday, shortly after Mr Abubakar and others announced their coalition.
Mr Onanuga referred to the Abubakar-led coalition as “the coalition of Tinubu haters.”
“They are not politicians after the public good. It’s all about their self-interest. They are disgruntled. They are a frustrated lot.
The leaders are sore losers. The coalition is an amalgam of Tinubu haters. Their agenda is to stop Tinubu,” Mr Onanuga said.
The presidential spokesperson added that Mr Tinubu is focused on governance and would not be distracted by a coalition of politicians driven by selfish interests.
“President Tinubu is focused on governance to build a prosperous country. He is on the way to achieving this. Two months to his midterm, he has many solid achievements to showcase.
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Intractable problems are being tackled headlong. He cannot be distracted by the so-called coalition of politicians,” Mr Onanuga said.
This followed the announcement of a coalition of opposition parties aiming to oust Mr Tinubu on Thursday.
At the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, where opposition politicians held a press conference opposing Mr Tinubu’s declared state of emergency in Rivers, Mr Abubakar said, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.”
Namibia Swears In First Female President Netumbo
Namibia swears in first female president Netumbo. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history as Namibia’s first female president as she took office after being sworn in.
Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, who was vice president, was sworn in on Friday, succeeding President Nangolo Mbumba.
Due to heavy rainfall, the Namibian president’s swearing-in, which coincided with the country’s 35th Independence Anniversary, was moved from Independence Stadium to State House in Windhoek.
Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah polled 58 per cent of the votes, surpassing the 50 per cent requirement to win in the last election held in November 2024.
Her challenger, Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, came second with roughly 26 per cent of the votes.
The 72-year-old politician now joins the exclusive club of female presidents in Africa, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
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The trio—Mrs. Sirleaf, Mrs. Banda, and Mrs. Hassan—were all in attendance at Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration.
Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership will see her party, the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), remain in power beyond 35 years, having governed since the country’s independence in 1990.
Court Grants Single People Right To Adopt Abroad: Italy
Court grants single people right to adopt abroad: Italy. Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that single individuals can adopt children from abroad, overturning a law that previously restricted international adoptions to married couples.
Landmark Ruling Expands Adoption Rights
In a decision hailed as historic by opposition parties, the Rome-based court declared that banning single people from adopting internationally was unconstitutional.
The case stemmed from a 2019 request by a single woman in Florence, which was initially denied under a 1983 law but later referred to the Constitutional Court for review.
The court found that the law unfairly restricted parental rights, stating that:
Becoming a parent is a fundamental right linked to personal self-determination.
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Single individuals can provide a stable and nurturing environment for abandoned children.
Judges must evaluate each adoption case based on the individual’s emotional and financial suitability.
Political and Social Reactions
The ruling challenges the traditional family values agenda of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a self-described “Christian mother”. Meloni, who leads a far-right government, campaigned on promoting traditional family structures.
Alessandro Zan, the Democratic Party’s rights spokesperson, praised the decision, urging the government to extend adoption rights to same-s3x couples.
Legal experts suggest this ruling could pave the way for single individuals to seek adoption rights within Italy as well.
PDP Reinstates Chairman Venatius Ikem in Cross River
PDP eeinstates chairman Venatius Ikem in Cross River. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has reinstated its chairman, Venatius Ikem, months after his suspension over allegations of misconduct, financial mismanagement, and the party’s poor performance in the 2024 local government elections.
Ikem Declares Vindication, Pledges Party Revival
Speaking at the PDP Secretariat in Calabar, Ikem announced that he had been “exonerated and acquitted” of all allegations. He assured party members that his return would restore PDP’s influence in the state and beyond.
“The party may have fallen and stumbled, but we will rise to take our rightful place in Cross River and Nigeria,” he said.
Chairman Venatius Ikem
Calls for Unity and Reconciliation
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, Ikem urged members to forgive past grievances and work toward party unity.
“The past four months were difficult, but we must move forward. I hold no grudges and will engage all stakeholders to rebuild our party,” he stated.
Ikem encouraged loyal supporters to remain steadfast, emphasizing that PDP’s future in Cross River remains bright.
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