By Amaka Okwudili Drama unfolded at the National Assembly in Abuja Tuesday, when armed security personnel blocked suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises. Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central, had vowed to resume her legislative duties following a court ruling asking the Senate to recall her. Senator Natasha was accompanied by prominent activists like […]
A Statement issued by the Labour Party Senate Caucus of the National Assembly against the threat to Life issued by the Governor of Edo State on Mr Peter Obi for visiting Edo State:
The attention of the Labour Party Senate Caucus has been drawn to the disturbing and shocking statement of threat made by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo openly threatening the life of Mr Peter Obi that his security will not be guaranteed if Peter Obi ever visited Edo State again […]
An Open Letter to the Governor of Edo State: On the Dangers of Political Intolerance and the Recklessness of Public Threats
Dear Governor Monday Okpebholo, Greetings in the name of the common good. I watched with growing concern and a deep sense of civic duty the video clip of your remarks at a recent public event, where you received decampees from the opposition PDP into the APC. Your statement, now widely circulated on social and traditional […]
COMMUNIQUE PRESENTED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL SUMMIT ON THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA’S CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY HELD FROM 16TH TO 17TH JULY, 2025 AT THE TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA
*Background* The 2025 National Summit on The Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy was convened by THE PATRIOTS, Nigeria’s foremost group of elder statesmen and women, intellectuals and civic leaders, under the distinguished leadership of Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, in collaboration with the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG). Delegates at the […]
North/South Rotation Of Power… And The Deceit Of The Men And The Women Of Power.
Poverty is worse than Ethnicity and Religion.Hunger is worse than the North/South Divide.And Those who had the temerity for a Muslim/Muslim Ticket lack the moral nexus to preach about Equity, Justice and Fairness. The Hubris about North/South Rotation of Power is simply a euphemism of North West and South West Control of Power, where is […]
The PATRIOTS, NPSG Conclude Landmark National Constitutional Summit in Abuja”
By George OZALLA The PATRIOTS, in partnership with the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG), has announced the successful conclusion of the National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy. The summit, which held from Wednesday, July 16 to Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Abuja, brought together Nigeria’s most respected elder statesmen, eminent leaders, ex-governors, […]
“Nigeria’s Constitution Fix” – Leaders Push for Reform”
By George OZALLA Nigeria’s constitution has been a subject of debate due to operational inefficiencies and many loopholes. The 1999 Constitution, a military-imposed document, has faced criticism for not delivering a true federal system or inspiring shared ownership among Nigerians. A most recent previous constitution conference held during President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration yielded no conclusive […]
Obi,Umeh, Nwoye & Okonkwo Storm Onitsha for LP Guber Campaign Flag-Of
By Newscount Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr. George Muoghalu, ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Obi, who was accompanied by Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye, as well as Hon. Uchenna Okonkwo, declared […]
The Fourth Estate: A Pillar of Democratic Governance
Perspective on 2025 NASS Open Week By George OZALLA In a well-attended second edition of the House of Representatives 2025 NASS Open Week, which concluded yesterday, a laudable initiative by the current leadership of the House of Representatives of the 10th Legislative Assembly- it threw open the gates of the complex for citizens to have […]
House of Reps Annual Open Week Kicks Off
By George OZALLA The House of Representatives NASS Open Week commenced on Tuesday with a mock sitting in the green chamber, marking the beginning of almost a week-long event aimed at promoting transparency, accessibility and accountability in governance. The event is being organized with the support of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), United Nations […]
