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PICaN President Addresses Press on Tribunal Judgements and Electoral Reform Recommendations”

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Bako addressing the Press

KADUNA, October 4, 2023 – Comrade Bako Abdul Usman, the National President of the Partnership for Issues-Based Campaign in Nigeria (PICaN), delivered a comprehensive press statement today at the Kadman Office in Kaduna. The address touched on critical issues concerning recent tribunal judgments and called for electoral reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy.

In his speech, Comrade Bako expressed deep concern about the current state of democracy in Nigeria, emphasizing that it is under serious threat. He highlighted the trend of recent tribunal judgments across the nation, which he believes have exposed vulnerabilities in the electoral and judicial systems. He urged for a complete overhaul of these systems to protect the popular will of the people from being undermined by technicalities.

One of the central recommendations put forward was the full adoption of the Justice Muhammad Uwais Electoral Reform Committee report, which focuses on strengthening legal frameworks and enhancing the independence of the electoral body, INEC. Comrade Bako also stressed the urgent need for amending the Electoral Act to mandate INEC to transmit election results electronically, which would enhance transparency and credibility.

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The address addressed a specific case, the Kano State governorship election, where the tribunal’s judgment had a significant impact. It resulted in the removal of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the governor and affirmed Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of the state. The deduction of votes due to unstamped and unsigned ballot papers was a critical issue raised.

Comrade Bako underlined the importance of the judiciary as the last hope of every common citizen and called on security agencies to investigate wrongful arrests made during protests in Kano State. He further urged a thorough investigation into the issues raised during the judgment, emphasizing the need to restore people’s confidence in democracy.

Additionally, Comrade Bako encouraged the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to engage in civic education to discourage hate speech and called on religious leaders to use their platforms for sensitizing citizens on the consequences of hate speech.

The press statement concluded with a plea for post-election petitions to be determined before candidates are sworn into office and a call for all aggrieved parties to uphold the peace accord, ensuring that supporters refrain from taking the law into their hands.

The press conference featured the voices of various organizations and individuals, collectively highlighting the need for reforms and a commitment to preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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BIKOBA Mourns EX-NFA Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima

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The leadership, and the entire members of Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA) mourn the passing of the former president of the Association, and former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died Saturday, the 18th of April 2026, after a protracted illness.

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died at the age of 78, was the fourth president of BIKOBA, having served two consecutive terms between 1993-1997, and being a member of ’71 class chapter of the Association.

Remarking on the passing of the elderstateman, President of BIKOBA, Alhaji Ja’afar Usman Muhammad (Turakin Gaya), described him as an astute football administrator and one of the most influential figures in Nigerian sports.
He said, after diligently serving BIKOBA as it’s fourth president, late Ibrahim Galadima had also served in various capacities at national and sub-national levels, as one time Commissioner of Information, Kano State while noting that his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (2002–2006), was full of success stories, culminating to the growth and develpoment of sporting sub sector in Nigeria.

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He similarly served with distinction as the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, where he played a vital role in promoting sports at both grassroots and elite levels, said BIKOBA President.

“Being one of the founding fathers of Kano Pillars FC, late Galadima also laid a solid foundation for the club’s growth into a dominant force in Nigerian football, adding that, his legacy, leadership, and passion for the game will continue to be remembered in the history of the club”

The president, on behalf of the executive committee and entire members of BIKOBA, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his friends, the government, the good people of Kano State, as well as the entire Nigerian football community over the irreparable loss.

In a statement signed by National publicity secretary of the association Malam Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari said BIKOBA also prays that Almighty Allah grants late Ibrahim Galadima Aljannatul Firdaus, Ameen.

 

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