Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to, in the spirit of the June 12 anniversary, reinstate suspended Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers.
George made the appeal yesterday in an open letter to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 election.
The presidential election was won by late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, but was annulled on June 23, 1993 by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida,
NAN recalls that Fubara was suspended by Tinubu on March 18 due to political tensions in the oil-rich state.
Meanwhile, Fubara visited Tinubu in Lagos during Sallah celebration.
George said: “If Tinubu could forgive Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, then he should extend same gesture to Fubara.
“On June 12, we will be celebrating Democracy Day. This is a reminder of the true meaning of democracy – the will of the people.
“Since Tinubu has forgiven Sanwo-Olu, then it makes a lot of sense, spiritually, to also forgive Fubara and let him return to office. I am talking as an elder,” he said.
George noted that Tinubu was in the forefront of those who fought the military, seeking a return to civilian rule.
The PDP chieftain said Tinubu was passionate about return to civil rule during the military era, aspiring for top political positions in Lagos.
“He later joined NADECO to fight for democracy. Some of those who fought alongside him for democracy have died. It is not of his making that he is alive today.
“So, he should thank God, honour the memory of those who fought alongside him for democracy and return Fubara to office immediately.
“I also appeal to him, in the spirit of my maternal grand uncle who founded the first political party in Nigeria in 1922, Herbert Macaulay, to please reinstate Fubara.
“Tinubu should listen to, and honour this appeal in memory of all those who died in the journey to our democracy,” George said.
Stakeholders endorse former IGP for Nasarawa governorship election
By Igba Kuza, Lafia
Stakeholders and political enthusiasts from the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State have endorsed former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammad Adamu as the APC governorship aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The supporters, who converged in Lafia, the state capital, threw their weight behind the former Inspector General of Police, urging him to contest the 2027 polls.
Speaking at the political jamboree at Taal Conference Hotel, Lafia, chairman of the occasion, Prof. Mohammed Mainoma, said the endorsement of the former IGP Adamu, is in line with his track record of fostering unity and driving economic recovery in the state and the country at large.
Prof. Mainoma, further described Alhaji Mohammed Adamu Abubakar as a distinguished public servant whose career has spanned national and international recognition.
He noted that Nasarawa State stands tall on unprecedented socio-economic growth and lasting stability if Alhaji Adamu is given that position in 2027.
Guest Speaker, of the occasion Bar. Musa Husseini, highlighted the aspirant’s leadership qualities, citing inclusivity, grassroots mobiliser, justice, and respect for human dignity as hallmarks of his style.
“The endorsement of the formet IGP was as a result of the wide consultations and the track records of his activities before that have endeared the people to accept him as their popular choice ahead 2027 across the state and beyond” Bar. Hussain informed.
Responding, the APC governorship aspirant, Alhaji Mohammed Adamu Abubakar, expressed gratitude for the support, especially from members of his local government area.
He said consultations are still ongoing, and urged supporters to remain law-abiding and respectful of INEC guidelines, as the official campaign season is yet to begin.
APGA foresees no contest in Anambra governorship election
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, believes the party is the team to beat in the November 2025 governorship election in Anambra.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief yesterday, Ezeokenwa said Anambra residents are happy with the performance of the current APGA-led administration, making the party’s candidate, Chukwuma Soludo, the popular choice.
“Anambra people can say, ‘We’ve never had it this good in just three years by any elected officials in the past.’ That is the consensus opinion on the streets of Anambra. And in that context, I can tell you, well, there is no contest really,” Ezeokenwa said.
The APGA chief said Anambra residents are satisfied with the pace of progress in the state, particularly in the last three years.
“On the streets of Anambra, the general opinion is clear, and that is that the state is still very much with APGA. They have not seen any reason to change the trajectory of development that they have witnessed from 2006 to date,” he said on the breakfast show.
His statement comes in the wake of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s release of the final list of candidates for the November election.
While acknowledging that elections naturally involve multiple candidates, Ezeokenwa believes that the reality on the ground points to APGA enjoying overwhelming support.
According to him, the party’s legacy since it took power in 2006 has remained unbroken and has deepened with the current administration’s delivery on development promises.
He noted that APGA’s ideology of “leaving no one behind” resonates deeply with voters across Anambra.
“It appears in Anambra we are tilting towards a consensus candidate, because there is a consensus of opinion, given the massive and excellent performance of the incumbent and APGA-driven ideology,” Ezeokenwa said.
With the November polls approaching and official campaigns expected to begin, APGA is confident of retaining the governorship seat in the South-East state.