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CCDI to Gov Sanwo-Olu: Parley With House of Assembly Leadership

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CCDI to Gov Sanwo-Olu: Parley With House of Assembly Leadership

CCDI to Gov Sanwo-Olu:
Parley With House of Assembly Leadership

 

 

 

The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), a non-governmental organisation with the consultative status of the United Nations has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to dialogue with the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly on the debacle of the screening of seventeen Commissioner-designates, due to lack of adequate consultations by the governor with necessary stakeholders in the state, before submitting the list of the nominees to the House of Assembly.

 

In the statement issued on Monday by the President of CCDI, Mr. Olufemi Aduwo, he called on the governor for immediate dialogue with the leadership of the house in the interest of peace and co-existence in the state.

 

 

 

 

He said, constitutionally, it is a prerogative of the governor to appoint commissioners, likewise, the House of Assembly is empowered to confirm the approval of the nominees.In the appointment of Commissioners, section 192 specifically states that the governor must conform with Section 14(4) of the 1999 constitution as amended which clearly states that the composition of the Government of a State, shall be carried out in such manner as recognise the diversity of the people within its area of authority and the need to promote a sense of belonging and loyalty among all the people. Therefore the appointment must spread across all the Local government areas and also take cognisance of belief.

 

CCDI to Gov Sanwo-Olu:
Parley With House of Assembly Leadership

 

 

Nigerians should not be deceived by the term “technocrat,” which implies that a person must hold advanced degrees before they may be a minister or commissioner. In developed economies, the technocrats are in the civil service,the same thing in Nigeria during Gowon and Shagari regimes. We did not borrow any money during the Civil War, and the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo served as Minister of Finance. He did not take any MBA classes in macroeconomics or finance either. During the Gowon administration, Chief Femi Okunu, a trained lawyer, served as the Minister of Works while Aminu Kano, who was neither a medical practitioner nor degree holder, held the position of Minister of Health. Xavier Becerra, a lawyer, is the current Secretary of Health of the United States.He added that we should not mistakenly equate media praise for political appointees with actual performance. For instance, evaluating the success of the Lagos State Commissioner of Health solely on the basis of COVID-19 management is not the appropriate standard. It was a rare instance where the public lacked complete information regarding the administration of financing.

 

The situation is not encouraging if you visit any of the Lagos State General hospitals. I am convinced that the House of Assembly is in possession of comprehensive information regarding the performance of former Commissioners who were not confirmed.We want to appeal to the public, not to be deceived by such beer parlour discussion that the house turned down 17 names out of a list of 39 persons presented by the state governor because of religious considerations.

 

The ball is now in Sanwo-Olu’s court, he could re-submit the rejected names to the House of Assembly, and there must be consultation with the House leadership. He must consult within and outside APC as a ruling party and, more importantly, the Speaker. It would be wrong of the governor to unilaterally nominate all the 37 nominees.

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase

 

Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.

Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.

Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.

From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.

This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework

#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.

 

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.

 

Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.

 

He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.

 

The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.

 

He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.

 

Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.

 

His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.

 

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

 

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

 

State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.

 

Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.

 

“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.

 

The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.

 

Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.

VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.

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