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  • Caucus meeting: Tinubu tasks APC on financial discipline

    Caucus meeting: Tinubu tasks APC on financial discipline

    President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to embrace accountability in all forms in order to establish its stability as a governing party.

    He added that especially with respect to financial discipline and in the active promotion of top-level women and youth participation in the day-to-day operations of the party.

    The President gave the charge on Wednesday during the National Caucus meeting of the party, which took place at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

    Tinubu, who is the national leader of the APC, noted that the future of the party belongs to Nigeria’s youths and women, considering their proven dedication and prowess in election matters.

    “As a party, we must handle our finances very well. I hope the financial audit recommended by the National Working Committee (NWC) will help us strengthen our finances better.

    “I thank our governors who contributed generously to the wallet of the party. These times are tough. We are challenged. Please continue to support the party.

    “Our party also needs to be more gender friendly, and we need more participation from the youths because they own our tomorrow.

    “Let’s get more youths and women involved. They are very dedicated election masters,” Tinubu said.

    A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the caucus meeting was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, former National Chairmen, Chief Bisi Akande, Chief John Oyegun, as well as serving governors, former governors and National Assembly members.

    The President gave a detailed decisions taken to reform the country’s economy, reiterating that Nigeria cannot continue to sustain the treasury-depleting fuel subsidy and losses incurred by the past foreign exchange management regime.

    “We can’t continue to play poker with our economy. That is why I took the decisions I have taken so far.”

    In his welcome address, Acting APC National Chairman, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, commended the President for the steps he has taken to reposition the economy for greater productivity and future prosperity.

    The Acting National Chairman presented two memos to the National Caucus; Appointment of External Auditors and filling of vacant party offices.

    The two major party positions which the Caucus considered are that of the National Chairmanship and National Secretary seats that will be filled by the National Executive Council (NEC) at its meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

     

  • Breaking: APC finally announces date for caucus, NEC Meetings

    Breaking: APC finally announces date for caucus, NEC Meetings

    The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced its National Caucus, National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.

    This was announced by Iyiola Omisore, the national secretary of the party on Tuesday, in Abuja.

    Omisore said, “persuant to article 12.5 and 12.3, of the all Progressives Congress constitution, the National Working Committee (NWC) hereby calls for meeting of national Caucus, National Executive Committee of out great party.

    The Caucus meeting will take place on 10th July while the NEC meeting is scheduled for July 11th.

    “Members of the National Caucus are by this invitation to take notice of the meeting in accordance with the article 12.5 of the All Progressives Congress.

    “Members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) are by this invitation to take notice of the meeting in accordance with the article 12.3 of the All Progressives Congress.

    Recall that the APC National Vice Chairman, North-west, Dr. Salihu Lukman dragged the National NWC of the party led by Senator Abdulahi Adamu before an Abuja High Court over his refusal to convene the NEC and National caucus meeting of the party.

    He gave Senator Abdullahi Adamu, an ultimatum of seven days to convene an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council to deliberate on anomalies in the party.

    Lukman warned that failure to summon the NEC meeting would make him seek a court injunction to enforce compliance in line with the provisions of APC Constitution.

  • Lawan gives details as Osinbajo meets APC Senate caucus

    Lawan gives details as Osinbajo meets APC Senate caucus

    Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is working hard to ensure the party retains power in 2023.

    Lawan spoke with State House correspondents on Tuesday after the breaking of Ramadan fast hosted by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for the Senate caucus of the 9th Assembly.

    Lawan said the vice-president briefed the caucus about his intention to run for the office of the president in 2023 and caucus members wished him well.

    Osinbajo had in a video posted online on Monday, declared his interest to run in the 2023 presidential election.

    “We had dinner with the vice-president to break the fast and thereafter, we had a brief interaction on our government and the vice-president’s declaration to run for the president’s office.

    “Naturally, the vice-president told us he had expressed his interest and that he needed to consult with the Senate APC caucus.

    “He wanted us to hear from his mouth and that we did, and he was seeking our support in whatever way we can at the appropriate time, and we wished the vice-president good luck in this endeavour.

    “Let me assure everyone that the Senate APC caucus and indeed, the National Assembly caucus of the APC will continue to work very hard for our great party the APC, to continue to provide services to Nigerians.

    “We shall also work hard to ensure that by 2023, the next administration is an APC administration at the federal and states levels by the Grace of God,’’ Lawan said.

  • Impeachment: House Caucus move against Buhari Constitutional – PDP

    Impeachment: House Caucus move against Buhari Constitutional – PDP

    …says call was a direct reflection of the mood of Nigerians

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserts that the call by its caucus in the House of Representatives asking Nigerians to direct their representatives, across party lines, to commence impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari is constitutional and democratic.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that the PDP caucus had on Saturday issued a statement asking constituents across Nigeria to ask their representatives across party lines to demand for President Muhamnadu Buhari’s impeachment.

    This development didn’t go down well with the House leadership that Immediately issued a statement attacking the author of the the statement using unprintable graffiti.

    Apparently reacting to the lacklustre statement, the party through its Publicity Scribe, Kola Oligbondiyan states that the call is a direct reflection of the mood and desires of the Nigerian people, given President Buhari, manifest failure in all spheres of governance and particularly in failing to provide an effective leadership that can guarantee the security of our nation and rescue our economy, which has collapsed in his hands.

    As a party, the PDP had always called on our federal legislators in the House of Representatives and the Senate, irrespective of political affiliations, to stand on the side of the people by deploying the legislative instruments provided in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to rescue the ship of state.

    The Buhari administration had already accepted failure as reflected in the declaration by one of its officials, that the nation is now at the mercy of bandits and terrorists, a development that signals that it has outlived its usefulness.

    President Buhari is elected by the people; his stay in office is also dependent on the people as vested on them by the Constitution, through their elected representatives in the National Assembly.

    The PDP therefore urges Nigerians to eschew all primordial sentiments and stand for the nation at this critical time.

    Signed:

    Kola Ologbondiyan
    National Publicity Secretary

  • Reps PDP caucus frowns at Police role in Edo Assembly crisis

    Reps PDP caucus frowns at Police role in Edo Assembly crisis

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has frowned at the roles allegedly played by the police in the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly.

    The caucus in a statement by its leader, Kingsley Chinda, on Sunday, wondered why the police would allegedly escort some members -elect of the Edo Assembly to meet in an undisclosed location, where they purportedly impeached the speaker, Frank Okiye

    The caucus noted that the attempt to impeach Okiye “through the back door”, as a desecration of the institution of the legislature and as affront on the people of the state.

    According to the opposition lawmakers, “the men who were accompanied by the policemen are believed to be members elect whose seats were declared vacant and the action is still a subject of ligation.

    “By the provisions of Section 52 and 53 of the Constitution, a member-elect must first be sworn in by the Speaker at a properly convened seating of the House and only the presiding officer is vested with the powers to convene the House.”

    The caucus added that “without going into the merit of the matter in litigation, we simply state that no proper seating of any Assembly can be convened, except by the Presiding Officer through the Clerk of the House.

    “Thus the purported seating of the Edo State House of Assembly under the protection and supervision of the Nigerian Police is an act of political desperation and a call to anarchy.

    “This action is very likely to push Nigeria to the pristine old days, whereby the military and anti democratic forces held sway, and lead to serious crisis that could cause the collapse of democracy in the country.”

  • Eid el Kabir : Reps PDP caucus enjoins Muslims to pray for peaceful coexistence of Nigerians

    Eid el Kabir : Reps PDP caucus enjoins Muslims to pray for peaceful coexistence of Nigerians

    The People’s Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives felicitates with Muslim faithfuls all over the world particularly Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Eid El Kabir

    The caucus in a press statement signed by its leader Hon. Kingsley .Chinda (PRP Rivers State) enjoined muslims to use the pray for sober reflection and pray for the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.

    “We hereby for ourselves, our families and constituents join well meaning Nigerians to felicitate with Muslim faithfuls across the globe, particularly those in Nigeria, on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Kabir celebrations.”

    “As a caucus, we most heartily rejoice with our muslim brethren and urge them to use this occasion to continue to exhibit the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice, mutual love and peaceful coexistence with others.”

    The Caucus also prayed that the event will further afford muslim brothers the opportunity to continue to pray for the unity, peace and progress of the county.

    He said “particularly in view of the numerous manmade challenges facing us as a people to include the several killings, kidnappings and general state of insecurity across the county”

    “Moreso coupled with brazen and bold face corruption promoted by an inept and unsustainble public polices and programmes; divisive tendencies occasioned by invidious governmental policies and actions, prayers are needed”

    “Equally of concern to us is the need for everyone to stay safe and help stop the spread of the dreaded Corona virus which is a global pandemic ravaging several countries of the world.”

    Rep Chinda said “We are confident that God is on our side and with us playing our individual and collective parts, we shall triumph in the end”.

    Once again, congratulations and happy Eid El Kabir to our Muslim brethren.