NLM kicks as INEC refuses to register political movement 

The leadership of the Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM), a political movement seeking registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and INEC for excluding some political associations from party registration.

In the NLM’s special communique titled ‘INEC’s Stubborn Refusal to Certify NLM: Another Proof of Tyranny Under Bola Tinubu’s Repressive Administration, Nigerians Will Not Be Silenced’, and released to the media, the communique stated, “INEC has stubbornly refused to issue our certificate as a legitimate political party. We were the first association to express interest and declare our serious intention. We have fulfilled every single legal requirement demanded by the Electoral Act 2022 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with no shortcuts and no excuses.”

The communique, which was signed by the National Leader of Nigerian Liberty Movement, Amb ThisDayMoses Adebisi, who is also known as ThisDaysMoses/Al’Musa, said, “We, the Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM), ThisDaysMoses / Al’Musa, National Leader of NLM, are sounding the alarm once more against this shameless injustice staring us all in the face.”

According to him, “This is not a delay. This is pure sabotage and deliberate wickedness. This once again shows the tyranny of this Bola Tinubu repressive administration, its ugly face to crush any group daring to fight for real liberation, end bad governance, wipe out corruption, stop insecurity, remove impunity, stop genocide, and the endless suffering of ordinary Nigerians.

“We submitted our complete application back in June 2024, far ahead of many others who have already moved forward or even gotten attention.”

ThisDayMoses, who said that NLM had completed all processes with INEC long before the deadline, said, “We gave INEC everything: full nationwide membership spread all the 36 states plus FCT, verified physical operations, functional headquarters, submitted constitution, manifesto, logo, passed inspections, every correspondence, and every single thing required is in their hands! Yet they sit on it like it’s nothing. They deny us our democratic right. They block the voice of millions.”

“This wicked pattern only makes our fire burn hotter. The NLM was born to enlighten Nigerians, raise selfless leaders, advocate for justice, and finally end this era of bad leadership that has kept our people in chains.”

In a direct message to the INEC chairman and those involved in this manipulative act, he stated that the members of the Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM) from every village, town, city, and corner of this nation are fully ready and mobilized.

He said, “We will come out en masse in a powerful, strong but peaceful protest if you fail to certify us this week! Starting Monday next week (January 19, 2026), our people will flood every INEC State Headquarters across the 36 states and the National Headquarters in Abuja,” ThisDayMoses revealed.

These protests, according to him, will go on daily, non-stop, until you announce our certification and grant what is rightfully ours by law before it’s too late, so you can easily re-rig your con principal back into the most sacred office in the Nation.

“Be informed that NLM’s National Leader intelligence and global coordination team, who fearlessly wrote to the United States Government and POTUS, exposing the genocide happening in Nigeria and how Nigerian leaders are directly involved in fueling the insecurity destroying our country.

You all saw what happened afterward, the international attention, the diplomatic pressure, the global eyes opened wide! Do not play with fire again. The world is watching, and we will make sure they see everything.”

“If INEC fails to announce and certify us this week, despite our fully functional systems, physical headquarters, proven legitimacy, and complete compliance as a genuine political association, we will drag you to court at the Federal High Court next week. We will sue for immediate certification, damages, and complete justice for the suffering this delay has caused millions of aggrieved Nigerians.”

ThisDayMoses also threatened to petition some international organisations and civil society organisations should the decision to deregister them not be reversed.

And if, God forbid, as it has happened too many times, the Federal High Court refuses to uphold the rule of law as we have seen before, we will take this fight global immediately! We will petition and expose everything to: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), African Union (AU), Commonwealth of Nations, European Union (EU), International Republican Institute (IRI), National Democratic Institute (NDI), Carter Center, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), United Nations (UN), Joint International Observation Missions, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and all Foreign Embassies and Bilateral Missions here in Nigeria.

Impeachment: Group Cautions Rivers CJ Against Playing into the Hands of Rivers Lawmakers

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership (ACDL) has issued a strong caution to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, on the critical need for judicial independence in the face of the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu.

The group’s intervention comes at a pivotal moment, as the Rivers State House of Assembly, under Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has ramped up its efforts to oust the executive duo.

This follows a series of dramatic shifts, including a recent U-turn by four lawmakers who recommitted to the impeachment push after briefly advocating for dialogue, citing alleged media attacks from the governor’s camp as evidence of bad faith.

The Assembly’s latest resolution to forward a request for an investigative panel to the Chief Judge marks a formal escalation, confirming that impeachment notices have been served in line with constitutional requirements.

The group warned that the judiciary must safeguard its independence amid the escalating political crisis, which stems from long-standing tensions between the governor and factions in the Assembly.

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership stated that the Chief Judge should exercise utmost caution to avoid being drawn into what it described as partisan maneuvers by the lawmakers.

The group, through its Executive Director, Barrister Nedu Ekwueme, emphasized that the role of the Chief Judge in appointing a seven-member panel of unquestionable integrity must remain free from external influence or pressure.

Barrister Nedu Ekwueme said: “The judiciary must remain the last bastion of hope for justice and fairness in our democracy.”

He continued: “We caution Justice Chibuzor-Amadi against allowing himself to be manipulated by lawmakers whose actions appear driven by vendetta rather than constitutional duty.”

Barrister Ekwueme further stated: “This impeachment process has all the hallmarks of a political witch-hunt. The Chief Judge must not play into the hands of these lawmakers, as doing so would erode public trust in the judiciary and set a precedent for future abuses of power.”

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership pointed out that historical precedents in Nigeria demonstrate the dangers of hasty or improperly constituted panels, citing cases where courts later intervened to correct procedural flaws despite constitutional provisions.

Barrister Nedu Ekwueme noted: “We have seen in the past how hasty judicial panels have fueled crises rather than resolved them, as in the cases of Governors Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, Peter Obi of Anambra State, and Joshua Dariye of Plateau State, where impeachments were nullified due to violations of due process.”

He added: “Rivers State cannot afford another round of needless turmoil; the Chief Judge should prioritize due process over expediency.”

The group stressed the importance of strict adherence to constitutional guidelines, including the requirement for the panel to investigate allegations thoroughly within three months and report back to the people.

Barrister Nedu Ekwueme asserted: “The people of Rivers deserve leaders who focus on development, not distractions. By cautioning the CJ, we aim to prevent a scenario where the judiciary becomes a pawn in this high-stakes game, ultimately harming the state’s progress.”

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership called on the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to closely monitor the process and uphold judicial independence.

Geregu Power Plc: Why Yari’s board appointment does not excite us -Northern group

As reactions continue to trill the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as the new Chairman of the Board, Geregu Power Plc; a northern group has dropped a bombshell while lending its voice to the public debate.

The group, ‘Mai Kare Talakawa’ (MKT), majorly based in Sokoto, north western state, said it would never stand for the interest of the people, especially the downtrodden, instead of joining the bandwagon of praise singers of those who unite to enrich themselves.

In a statement signed on Monday by the Spokesperson, Mallam Yusuf Mohammed, the group queried the way and manner Senator Yari became stupendously rich, amassing enormous wealth for himself, since presiding over the common wealth of Zamfara, a leading poorest state in north west.

According to the group, Senator Yari, aside been a Commissioner, two term Governor and currently, a Senator from Zamfara State, has no known strong business base, apart from the MA’AM Energy and the mining activities he has severally being linked to; saying, “such undue accumulation of wealth at the expense of the masses contradicts Islamic teachings, and any genuine Muslim must stand to uphold this tenent”.

“For just being a public officer from a poor state like Zamfara State, he was able to amass so much wealth for that kind of acquisition. But left our youth with no jobs for 8 years as Governor, thereby exposing the citizens of Zamfara State to poverty and youth restlessness which is the insecurity in Zamfara State today”, the group said.

Aside the issue of conflict of interest in oversight functions as a serving Senator, Mohammed described the acquisition of controlling shares in Geregu as “outlandish”, adding that, “Senator Yari using over one trillion naira (N1tr) to buy Geregu Power shares has no direct benefit for the common people on the street of Zamfara, but will further impoverish the people and aggravate insecurity, due to ongoing activities of illegal miners”.

“When we thought his ongoing trials at the EFCC, ICPC and DSS would help the people recover the funds and assets linked to him as Governor, and help stop the activities of illegal miners, which many reports said largely gave rise to banditry; we read in the news again that, the man who should be refunding some funds and forfeiting assets, for onward recovery and injection into Zamfara State purse, was buying a power plant with over one trillion naira. This is ridiculous, outlandish and preposterous.

“Zamfara State is rated as the 3rd poorest state in Nigeria. A report in 2024 listed Zamfara with 82.70% multidimensional poverty, making it the third most multidimensionally poor state after Sokoto and Jigawa. This was a man who was just a Commissioner and then became a Governor, but now suddenly richer than the State, while the people languish in poverty and struggle with high rate insecurity. Why will Allah be happy with such a soul?

“Every mankind has a date with Allah and His judgement is more truthful than human judgement. Allah’s verdicts supercedes court of law, or law enforcement agencies, the prayers of Zamfara people and the neighboring states which equally suffer same fate with Zamfara shall be heard by the Almighty Allah”, the statement added.

It would be recalled that, Geregu Power Plc, located in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, appointed Senator Yari as chairman of its board of directors, following the resignation of the business billionaire, Femi Otedola, penultimate Monday, as announced on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

The acquisition has since elicited public criticism, owing to the status of the new Chairman of board and controversies surrounding his tenure as Governor of Zamfara State and his constant dates with Nigeria security and law enforcement agencies, relating to “corruption”, “illegal mining business” and “insecurity” in the state.