BREAKING: Amaechi rejects ADC primary, alleges widespread irregularities

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary election, alleging widespread irregularities and voter disenfranchisement during the exercise.

The ADC held a nationwide direct primary on Monday to elect its candidate for the 2027 presidential election, with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen and Amaechi emerging as the leading contenders.

However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Amaechi distanced himself from the process, claiming the exercise was marred by electoral malpractice.

He alleged that many party members were denied the opportunity to participate in the voting process across several parts of the country.

Amaechi further claimed that the primary results currently being circulated were being “concocted,” raising doubts about the credibility of the exercise.

The former Rivers State governor insisted that the process fell short of democratic standards and failed to reflect the genuine will of party members.

Governor approves N20,000 Sallah celebration package for Civil Servants

Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved N20,000 Eid-el-Kabir goodwill package for civil servants in the state and across its 44 local government areas.
The approval is announced in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano by Musa Tanko-Muhammad, Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
According to the statement, the gesture is aims at supporting workers ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the generosity comes shortly after the payment of May salaries to state and local government workers.
The statement added that the intervention would cover civil servants on Grade Levels 01 to 14 in state ministries, departments, agencies, and local government councils across Kano.
It quoted Gov. Yusuf as saying that the the initiative reflected his administration’s commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of workers, whom he described as the backbone of the public service in the state.
He explained that the decision was informed by current economic realities and the financial demands associated with festive periods.
The support, he added, would help workers celebrate Eid with comfort and renewed hope alongside their families.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue implementing people-oriented policies to improve workers’ welfare, boost productivity, and sustain an efficient public service.
He also extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to civil servants and all residents of Kano State, while praying for peace, unity, and prosperity in the state and the nation.

Ex-IG of Police resigns from APC gives reasons

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adamu was an aspirant in the recently concluded governorship primary of the APC in the state.

The former IGP resigned from APC on Monday in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the party in Makama Electoral Ward of Lafia Local Government Area of the state.

“Today, I address my letter to you the ward executives especially the ward chairman of my decision to resign from the APC with immediate effect.

“This decision was not taken lightly, however, recent developments within the party especially the conduct of the governorship primary in the state has made it difficult for me to continue with my political activities under the APC” he stated.

He particularly decried absence of internal democracy, fairness, transparency and equal opportunity for aspirants during the party’s governorship primary.

“I strongly believe that internal democracy, fairness, transparency and equal opportunity for aspirants and members were supposed to guide the affairs of any democratic political party.

“Unfortunately, the events surrounding the primary did not reflect this principle and have made me to lose confidence in the party’s leadership in the state.

“After wide consultations with my supporters, political associates and family members, I have decided to withdraw my membership of the APC to pursue my political aspirations through another platform.

“Kindly accept this letter as my formal resignation from the party,” he said.

Adamu appreciated the party for the opportunity serve and contribute to its growth while he was a member.

He also thanked members of the APC at various levels for the cooperation and support while he was still a member.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Adamu, however, did not state his next political destination.(NAN).