Middle Belt Group Lauds President Tinubu’s Intervention In Benue APC Crisis

***Says Speaker Abbas Right Man to Deliver on Lasting Peace Pact

The Middle Belt Democratic Agenda has enthusiastically commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive and visionary leadership in addressing the lingering crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.

The group described the President’s constitution of a high-powered reconciliation committee as a clear demonstration of his commitment to party unity, internal democracy, and the overall stability of Nigeria’s political landscape.

In a statement released today and signed by Comrade Samuel Bako, the Middle Belt Democratic Agenda hailed President Tinubu’s choice of Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as chairman of the Benue APC reconciliation committee.

The Benue APC has been embroiled in factional disputes, primarily between supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia and those aligned with Senator George Akume, leading to parallel structures, legal tussles, and public disruptions that have weakened the party’s cohesion and grassroots mobilization.

Comrade Samuel Bako, in a series of pointed remarks, praised President Tinubu as a “strategic statesman” who consistently prioritizes reconciliation over division.

“President Tinubu’s intervention in Benue is yet another proof of his deep love for the APC and his determination to ensure that no state is left behind in the journey toward national progress,” he said.

“His proactive approach to resolving intra-party conflicts shows rare political maturity and foresight.”

He further described the President as “a unifier par excellence,” adding: “By appointing credible and respected figures to lead this committee, President Tinubu has once again shown that he values competence, integrity, and inclusivity.

“This move will not only heal wounds in Benue APC but will also strengthen the party nationally as we approach future elections.”

Turning to Speaker Abbas, Comrade Bako called him “the perfect bridge-builder for such a delicate assignment.”

“Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has proven time and again that he is a man of fairness, wisdom, and impartiality. His track record in Bauchi, where he successfully brought warring factions together, speaks volumes,” he stated.

” We have absolute confidence that under his leadership, Benue APC will emerge stronger and more united than ever.

Bako emphasized the Speaker’s unique qualities: “Speaker Abbas is a leader who listens to all sides. His appointment is a masterstroke by Mr. President, and we are convinced that he will deliver a lasting peace pact that will serve as a model for other states.”

The group also commended the composition of the committee, which includes Governor Mai Mala Buni, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and other high-caliber members, describing it as “a dream team of reconciliators.”

Bako urged all APC stakeholders in Benue to extend full cooperation to the committee, stressing that “unity is our greatest strength.”

“President Tinubu and Speaker Abbas have given Benue APC a golden opportunity for renewal. We pray for the success of this noble effort and reaffirm our support for the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Bako concluded.

A BIOGRAPHY BETRAYED: THE SHAMBOLIC AGENDA OF “FROM A SOLDIER TO A STATESMAN“

The pursuit of biography is a sacred historical trust. It demands rigour, balance, and an unwavering commitment to presenting a subject in full—virtues and vices, triumphs, and failures. Dr. Charles Omole’s From a Soldier to a Statesman: The Life and Times of Muhammadu Buhari betrays this trust completely. It is not a biography but a shambolic assemblage of partisan testimony, functioning not to illuminate but to obfuscate. A close examination reveals a work so compromised in its motive, its sources, and its execution that it stands as an intellectual insult rather than a contribution to understanding one of Nigeria’s most consequential figures.

The fundamental failure of Omole’s work is its abandonment of biographical objectivity. Instead of a measured exploration, the book operates as a vehicle for political revisionism. Its apparent motive is not to document but to deify; not to analyze but to advocate. This transforms the project from history into hagiography, seeking to encase President Buhari in an impermeable myth of infallibility. Such an approach does a disservice to history, as it refuses to engage with the complex, often contentious reality of Buhari’s impact across decades of military and democratic rule. By sidestepping legitimate debates over policy, governance, and national unity, the book renders itself irrelevant to any serious discourse.

This fatal flaw is crystallized in the character and selection of the book’s contributors. While their names are real, the narrative they collectively weave is a masterpiece of selective memory. The pages are dominated by a chorus of voices with a clear stake in sustaining a particular political narrative—individuals who can accurately be described as opportunistic, relentlessly partisan, and historically unreliable. Where are the credible neutral observers? The respectful but critical analysts? Their absence is deafening. By relying almost exclusively on testimonies from within a closed circle of loyalists, Omole ensures the book is an echo chamber, not an investigation. This methodology strips the narrative of all credibility, as it is built not on a foundation of evidence but on the pre-fabricated pillars of sycophancy.

Consequently, the book is utterly worthless as a biographical or historical text. It does not befit the Muhammadu Buhari known to the Nigerian nation—a figure of stark contradictions, fierce dedication in the eyes of some, and profound controversy in the eyes of others. To reduce a legacy that has sparked deep national dialogue to a one-dimensional panegyric is an act of profound intellectual dishonesty. The work is a mess: poorly structured, analytically barren, and drowning in its own agenda. It offers no insight to supporters, no enlightenment to critics, and no value to scholars or future generations seeking to understand this era.

In the final analysis, Charles Omole’s From a Soldier to a Statesman is more than just a bad book; it is a betrayal of the biographical craft and an affront to the Nigerian public’s intelligence. It substitutes propaganda for scholarship and hagiography for history. For this deliberate act of intellectual deception, Charles Omole owes Nigerians a sincere apology. He should ask for forgiveness for the insult of presenting such a skewed and shamelessly agenda-driven work as a serious biography. Furthermore, he owes a specific apology to the family of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, for in seeking to create a plaster saint, he has robbed their patriarch of his authentic, complex humanity—the very essence any respectable biography seeks to capture. True legacy is built on truth, not fable. This book, sadly, is a monument to the latter and thus deserves to be dismissed and forgotten.

Hassan Dan Aboki

Kaduna

23 December 2025

Obasa ‘declares’… Lauds President Tinubu’s Bold Economic Policies

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has ‘declared’ “progress that cannot be stopped, peace that cannot be shaken, and prosperity that cannot be denied for our Assembly, our state, and our beloved nation.”

In the same breath, he praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for implementing bold economic reforms, which he says are already transforming Nigeria’s economy and restoring confidence in the nation’s future.

Speaking at the 23rd Thanksgiving and End-of-Year Service organized by the Assembly’s Christian Forum, on Friday, December 19, with the theme, ‘I Declare (Isaiah 46:10)’, Obasa said, “Our theme is more than a phrase – it is a trumpet call of faith and vision. Isaiah 46:10 reminds us that God declares the end from the beginning…We declare protection, guidance, and greater wisdom for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under whose leadership bold economic policies are already yielding results.”

Obasa noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has begun to rise “like the morning sun after a long night,” with clear signs of economic recovery and growth. Inflation, he said, has eased significantly, GDP growth has accelerated to its fastest pace in four years, and non-oil revenue has reached historic levels, strengthening the country’s fiscal foundation.

“Trade surpluses have been sustained for five consecutive quarters, signalling that the economy is not just recovering but thriving. These are not just numbers – they are proof that bold reforms work,” Obasa said.

However, he cautioned, “Let us not forget that the work is not finished. Families still feel the weight of yesterday’s struggles. That is why we must press forward, hand in hand, heart to heart. The APC is committed to ensuring that every home tastes the sweetness of progress, that every child sees the light of opportunity, and that every citizen walks in the dignity of prosperity.

“As elections draw near, this is our moment to stand united, not out of routine, but out of purpose. Let us rally behind the APC with passion and conviction, for together we can keep the wheels of progress turning.”

In his homily, the guest minister, Apostle Dele Johnson, Senior Pastor of the Jesus Liberation Ministry, harped on the need to always declare positively into one’s life, adding that understanding the power in the words declared in Genesis 1 vs. 3, 11, 14, and 20 is key to a better life.

Apostle Johnson averred, “You are a product of the word you speak into your life. God has given us the power of words. Whatever you say, the universe will say Amen to it. As we go into the New Year, be conscious of the words you speak to your children and to yourself. The power of life and death is in the tongue.”