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Yahaya Bello’s Presidential Aspiration Receives Boost, As Kogi Women Launch Support Group

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With the belief that Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has the capacity and commitment to drive the socio-political empowerment of women, and convinced that if given a bigger platform, he would go beyond the affirmative action in ensuring that women take their rightful places in politics and governance in Nigeria, a new political group, ‘Action Women for GYB Nigeria Project 2023’ has successfully taken off as a vehicle of mass mobilization for his presidential aspiration.

Flagged off last Saturday at Abejukolo, headquarters of Omala Local Government, the event attracted crowd of enthusiastic women and youths from the area and beyond who converged to be part of the historic moment in the birth of a movement for the actualization of the Governor’s national political aspiration.

Spearheading this initiative is its founder and Secretary of Omala Local Government Area, Honourable Joy Odaudu, who revealed that the group is driven by the overall objective of mobilizing women across the country towards supporting the call on Governor Bello to run and eventually win the race for the nation’s presidency.

Hon. Joy Odaudu

The platform, she maintained, is inspired by the need to promote a leader that would serve the interest of all Nigerians, especially women and youths, noting that having succeeded in breaking the barrier to women and youth participation in politics and governance in Kogi, it is time he is supported to replicate the gesture on the national stage.

As one out of the large number of women the Governor has helped to discover destinies in politics, Hon. Odaudu pointed out that never in the history of the state have women being given leadership responsibilities from state down to the local level than now, stressing that as women, “to whom much is given, much is expected”.

While reeling out Governor Bello’s achievements including, security, infrastructures, unification of the state and uncommon sense of belonging to women and youths, these out of several great strides, she pointed out, qualifies him for Nigeria’s top office, adding that, “the Kogi Governor is the biggest and most acceptable personality to sell anywhere across the country”.

Governor Bello, she held, has shown greater concern and glaring commitment to the welfare of the people, development of the state, and the political liberation of women in the state, noting that he has achieved feats, unprecedented in the political history of the 30-year-old Kogi state.

The burden of ensuring Nigerians experience a new direction in the leadership of the country, she insists, lie on Kogi women and the youths to woo other Nigerians to the aspiration of Governor Bello to lead the country in 2023, describing the Governor as a, ‘light that cannot be hidden’.

With the official flagging off ceremony, the train is fully set to cruise round the state, and then to the 36 states in the country including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and urged women in the state to rise up to the challenge of mobilizing other Nigerians for Governor Bello’s Nigeria Project 2023.

Joined at the flag off ceremony were the Chairmen of Omala Local Government, Alh. Ibrahim Yakubu Aboh and his counterpart from Ankpa, Alh. Ibrahim Abagwu, who called on women across the state to participate actively in drumming support for the success of the Governor’s outing in the 2023 presidential race.

The duo described Governor Bello as ‘leading light’ in the country following his pace setting approaches to governance, arguing that no Nigerian Governor in history and the present gave women opportunities in politics than the Kogi Governor has done, and the only gratitude women and youths of the state owe him is to shoulder the struggle for his presidential aspiration.

They commended the founder of the group for thrusting upon herself the challenge to create the awareness on the leadership qualities of the Governor, his achievements and why Nigerians should desire him in 2023.

A cross section of party stalwarts and groups at the event who spoke with The Graphic agreed that Governor Bello is a rare leader with the capacity and virtues to restore Nigeria’s pride and glory in 2023, and lauded the initiative of the support group.

(With reports by The Graphic)

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Soludo Appoints Law Mefor as Anambra Commissioner for Information

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By Elizabeth Okwe

The governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed renowned media consultant and Forensic Psychologist Dr Law Mefor as the state’s commissioner for information.

In a statement on Tuesday by Christian Aburime, the chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, Soludo expressed confidence in Mefor’s ability to foster a robust information environment in the state.

The governor also commended Nwosu for his contributions as commissioner for information during his time and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

“The governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Law Mefor, who has been sworn in as the new commissioner for information in Anambra state,” the statement reads.

“Dr. Mefor replaces Sir Paul Nwosu, who has moved on after over ten years of meritorious service to the Anambra state government.

“Dr. Law Mefor, a distinguished academic and public intellectual, brings a wealth of experience to his new position.

“With an impressive academic portfolio, he holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, alongside degrees in General and Applied Psychology from the University of Jos, Forensic Psychology from Nasarawa State University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.

“Over the years, Dr. Mefor has established himself as an educator and media consultant, lecturing for over a decade at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.

“He has also made significant contributions as a syndicated columnist, publishing thought-provoking articles in TheCable and various online and mainstream newspapers.

“Wishing him success as he assumes his new role, Governor Soludo expressed confidence in Dr. Mefor’s ability and extensive experience to strengthen the communication machinery of the state and foster a more vibrant information environment for the government’s developmental strides.

“Also, the governor commended Sir Paul Nwosu for his dedication and contributions during his tenure as Commissioner for Information, wishing him the very best in his future endeavours.”

A perfect choice 

Meanwhile,  the choice of Dr Law Mefor as the state’s commissioner for information by Governor Soludo has been described as a fit-to-type one which will raise the bar in the state’s information management.

According to Public Affairs Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Media Limited, publishers of SunriseNigeria magazine and sunrisengr.com, Dr James Odaudu, Dr Mefor is not only a consumate academician but also a thoroughbred media professional with a wide reach who will definitely deploy his wealth of experience and professional expertise to make a difference.

In a congratulatory message to the new commissioner, Odaudu expressed the hope that he will continue in his well-documented trajectory of devoted service to his people which has been his hallmark even as a private practitioner.

The SunriseNigeria publisher assured the Commissioner of his organisation’s readiness to partner with the Anambra state government to achieve its desired goals in information dissemination and public engagement.

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Some Top Republicans Secretly Pray for Kamala Harris Massive Win

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By Dan Ladden-Hall

It seems it’s not just Democrats who are hoping that Donald Trump will be dealt a devastating defeat in November.

Several notable Republican figures also want the former president to lose to Kamala Harris but aren’t saying so publicly, according to Politico. Some GOP lawmakers see the possibility of a new Trump term as bad news for the party, the outlet reports.

Among those concerned are proponents of free market economic policies who are concerned by Trump’s proposed import tariffs, while abortion rights opponents are also skeptical of his inconsistent messaging on that issue, according to Politico.

They’re also reportedly concerned that Trump winning in 2024 could hurt the GOP’s electoral chances in the future.

“There’s a lot of anxiety about what Trump does to Republican ability to win in 2028—and what he also may do to the party in terms of policy long term,” one anonymous conservative leader told Politico. “There is just this concern that like, ‘OK, if the party just goes in that direction, then what kind of party is it going forward? And can conservatives, then, have a home going forward?’”

The outlet also claims concerned Republicans hope Trump’s loss is by a wide margin in order to help stifle any attempts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of his hypothetical defeat.

In a separate column, Politico’s columnist Jonathan Martin claimed the best outcome for the future of the Republican Party is for Trump to “lose soundly” in November.

“For most Republicans who’ve not converted to the Church of MAGA, this scenario is barely even provocative,” Martin writes. “In fact, asking around with Republicans last week, the most fervent private debate I came across in the party was how best to accelerate Trump’s exit to the 19th Hole.”

In a statement, Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes told the outlet that Trump has “unified the GOP like never before” and “expanded his coalition of support across partisan lines to Democrats and Independents.”

“Our campaign and down-ballot Republicans are poised for a great result in November, despite a few hand-wringing, anonymous sources who are not bold enough to attach their names to this drivel,” Hughes added.

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Former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman Emerges Labour Party Caretaker Chairman

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As part of efforts to bring the seeming intractable crisis that has bedeviled the Party since the 2023 elections, the Labour Party on Wednesday announced the composition of a 29-man caretaker committee to be chaired by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman.

Similarly, the Immediate-past Senate Minority Deputy Leader, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, was appointed to serve as Secretary to the committee which will midwife an election of a new leadership of the party within the next 90 days.

This development effectively ended the tenure of the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure and members of his executive Committee.

The party reached the resolution at the end of the Party’s NEC/Extended Stakeholders meeting held at Government House Umuahia, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Abia State, Ukoha Njoku,

He said that the Terms of Reference of the Committee include, ensuring the conduct of Ward, Local Government, State Congresses and National Convention as soon as possible and in accordance with the Constitution of the Labour Party.

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At the end of the NEC/Extended Stakeholders Meeting held in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital, a roll call was conducted and the meeting was confirmed to be duly convened that a 29-member Caretaker Committee was constituted immediately to ensure that there is no vacuum in the Leadership of the Party.

Other members representing various interest groups including NLC, TUC, Senate, House of Representatives, House of Assembly, and Gubernatorial Candidates in the last election.

The meeting equally commended Governor Alex Otti for his leadership in hosting the meeting and enjoined members of the party to support the Caretaker Committee to achieve its mandates.

The resolution named other members of the Committee to include 3 Senators, 4 members of House of Representatives, 3 members from States House of Assembly, 3 members from the Nigeria Labour Congress, 3 members from the Trade Union Congress, 3 members from the Gubernatorial Candidates in the last election among others.

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The Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, said that the meeting was convened to deal with the existential problems confronting the party and chart a way forward for the Party.

He noted that the tenure of the National working Committee of the Party headed by Bar. Julius Abure had elapsed since 10th of June 2024 and called on all stakeholders of the party to join forces together to resolve every internal problems of the party.

Governor Otti said that the overall interest of all Labour Party Stakeholders is the survival of the party and not necessarily the composition of the NWC as far as it is constitutionally composed.

Also Speaking, the National Leader of the party and Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, said that all they are doing is to follow the guidelines established by law to save the party from total collapse.

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He noted that Labour Party being the third largest party in Nigeria has the potential of being the brightest if things are put in the right perspective and urged members of the party to give the caretaker Committee the needed support to enable it succeed in its assignments.

Responding on behalf of members of the caretaker Committee, the Chairman, Senator Usman thanked the National Leader of the party Mr. Peter Obi and other stakeholders for finding them fit for the task and assured that they will justify the confidence reposed in them.

Highlights of the meeting was the reaffirmation of the solid confidence in the leadership of the National Leader of the party Mr. Peter Obi and the resolution that all members with legal case against the party should withdraw same for the overall interest of the party.

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