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Nasarawa Guber Appeal: Dangote, Gov Sule Allegedly Team Up to Safeguard Billion Dollar Investment in Nasarawa
…..Alleged Bribery Attempt Uncovered
Following the submission of written addresses and briefs by Nasarawa State Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule and Hon. David Ombugadu of the PDP at the Appeal Court in Abuja on Wednesday 15th November, 2023, there are incontrovertible evidences suggesting that Africa’s richestman and the benefactor of AA Sule, Aliko Dangote, has taken over the case through an orchestrated plot to sway the outcome of the Appeal Court judgment in favor of Governor AA Sule.
Investigations have revealed that Dangote and Governor Sule have engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to influence key individuals within government circle, former heads of state, and legislators, among others, to potentially compromise the independence of the Court of Appeal.
The sudden interest of Dangote in Nasarawa’s governorship tussle could not be unconnected to safeguarding his investment of about a billion dollars in rice production and a sugar refinery in Tunga
Dangote was alleged to have bankrolled the election of AA Sule in 2019, who happened to be his former employee, for the sole purpose of furthering his business interest in the Solid Mineral-rich state. He was reported to have made huge investments in rice and sugar production in Nasarawa, and he fears that his huge investment might be at risk if David Ombugadu of the PDP emerges as the Governor of Nasarawa State.
Dangote, a shrewd businessman, is known for funding politicians across the country in return for favourable concessions that strengthens his stranglehold on Nigeria’s economy.
There is pictorial evidence to buttress the allegations that Dangote accompanied Governor Sule to visit the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri, Senator Danjuma Goje, Senator Magatakarda Wammako, former Head of State General Gowon, among others to enlist their support against the pending judgment.
It was gathered that the selected high ranking public officials visited by the duo of Dangote and Sule, are influential figures in the states of origin of some of the panelists to determine the case at the Appeal Court – a shocking development that raised eyebrows among observers, suggesting a calculated attempt to influence the outcome of the judgment.
Additionally, there was a shocking revelation that an individual identified as Bello Hassan, allegedly linked to Governor Sule, was intercepted while attempting to bribe Appeal Court judges overseeing the Nasarawa State governorship case.
Hassan is purportedly a staff member at the Akure Division of the Court of Appeal, with a notorious reputation for fixing cases and facilitating bribes to judges, according to sources
Amidst these revelations, Nasarawa PDP stakeholders remain confident in the judiciary’s integrity, expressing optimism that the PDP mandate will be upheld. They also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to maintain neutrality in the greater interest of democracy and nation-building as he’s shown great leadership and strength of character.
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to retract his publicly disparaging remarks made recently against the socio-political body.
PANDEF described as regrerrable and embarrassing comments by Wike in the aftermath of the group’s visit to Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, even to the extent of insulting the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin.
Recall that the FCT minister had, on Thursday, during a media chat, described PANDEF as “the worst organisation anybody can rely on”, while also calling the board of trustee members of the body “political merchants”.
In a statement signed by PANDEF Chairman on Saturday in Abuja, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, urged President Tinubu as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent.
Igali clarified that the meeting with the president provided a valuable platform to discuss pressing issues of national and regional importance. Adding that “PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region.”
His words: ^To set the record straight, PANDEF the foremost socio-political body representing the South-South regions, composed of some of Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities. The delegation to Mr. President included chairpersons of at least four of the six SouthSouth states’ traditional councils, senior traditional rulers of major ethnic groups, former governors, past presiding officers of the Senate, prominent entrepreneurs, academics, and high-ranking retired military officers.
“It is, therefore, highly regrettable and totally unacceptable that a serving minister in the Federal Government would exhibit such brazen disrespect towards individuals of this standing. This attitude perhaps explains his continued refusal of the Minister to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which PANDEF constituted as far back as October 2024, despite repeated attempts to reach.
“The Honourable Minister (Wike) characterized PANDEF as the worst organization ever” and accused its members of visiting the Presidential Villa merely to solicit financial favors. These statements are not only false but also unbecoming of a public official of his stature.
“PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“Notwithstanding this regrettable development, PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region,” Igali stated.
On efforts to restore peace in River State, Igali restated PANDEF’s commitment for peace in the oil-rich State.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which remains committed to resolving the Rivers State crisis,” Igali stated.
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IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court
The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Anambra State Government to either charge to court or release individuals allegedly detained for the past five weeks without trial.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ejiofor criticized what he described as “violations of citizens’ rights,” emphasizing that the detainees have not been presented before any court or formally charged with a crime.
“Today, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the state government. Shockingly, they have not been charged with any offense or brought before any court of law. This is a flagrant violation of their fundamental rights,” Ejiofor stated.
He expressed concern that the detainees were not held by the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or the military, but instead in an undisclosed facility, without any official explanation from the government.
Ejiofor, who has previously supported the government’s security efforts, urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the rule of law is upheld.
“I have always championed active citizen participation in combating insecurity and have publicly urged the government to act against criminal elements. However, this must be done legally and transparently,” he said.
While commending the efforts of the state’s Agụnechemba security outfit, Ejiofor insisted that professionalism and adherence to due process are crucial.
He reaffirmed his support for lawful measures to combat crime but warned that arbitrary detentions could erode public trust in the government’s security strategy.
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of nepotism in its ongoing recruitment of 1,000 cadets, following claims by some dismissed recruits that they were removed in favor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.
Some affected candidates, seen outside the NYSC camp venue in Osogbo, alleged they were removed due to their affiliation with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the group, a dismissed cadet, Usman, claimed that they had been in camp since Sunday before being replaced by PDP members, some of whom, he alleged, were unfit for training.
However, Amotekun’s Board Chairman, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Wale Abass, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He explained that those removed from the training camp either failed to meet the required standards or did not follow the proper recruitment process.
“The 1,000 cadets invited for training went through a rigorous selection process. They submitted applications online, underwent document verification, and passed physical fitness tests before being invited to camp,” Abass stated.
He further revealed that some unqualified individuals managed to gain access to the camp, while some selected candidates failed to meet the reporting deadline. Those with health issues were also disqualified.
Abass reaffirmed that the Amotekun Corps remains committed to fairness and impartiality in its recruitment process. He described the allegations as an attempt to create confusion and undermine the security outfit’s credibility.
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