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  • Bello vs EFCC: APC groups seek Tinubu’s intervention

    Bello vs EFCC: APC groups seek Tinubu’s intervention

    Coalition of support groups within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the faceoff between former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of financial misdeeds .

    The groups stated that their call is premised on the fact that Bello has worked for the progress of the APC.

    In a joint statement, the coalition stated that former Governor Bello has continued to be persecuted unduly by the EFCC which is acting on a script by some shadowy groups working against the party and the re-election of President Tinubu’s second term.

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    The joint statement was issued by the Coordinator of the APC Youths Connect (APCYC), Mr. Victor Odunlana and Chairman, APC Unity Mandate (APCUM) Malam Musa Kassim Bello.

    Bello said the allegations should not warrant the daily EFCC drama to seek attention.

    In the statement, the groups stated that there must be equity on the part of the EFCC in its fight against graft and not to be selective as it is currently being done by the agency.

    “We as concerned Nigerians and civil society groups are saddened by the fact that the EFCC has whittled down the fight against graft.

  • Bello vs EFCC: Northern youths hail Onokpasa’s stance against injustice 

    Bello vs EFCC: Northern youths hail Onokpasa’s stance against injustice 

    Northern youth groups have refused to relent in their tour to  speak out against what they perceive as the unjust treatment of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 

    The groups, notably the Northern Youth Movement for Good Governance and Democratic Values and the North Central Progressive Voice, joined forces against what they termed the “Northern Nigeria Solidarity Walk and World news Conference,” as they converged on Sokoto today (Wednesday) .

    They met stakeholders and praised those speaking out on the issue. 

     Their primary objective, according to them, is “to seek urgent intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the ongoing saga between Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the EFCC,” while also expressing gratitude and admiration for a lawyer,  Jesutega Onokpasa’s vocal stance against perceived injustices within the political sphere. 

     The coalition began their activities with a World Press Conference  at the NUJ Press Center in Sokoto, where they issued an open letter addressed to President Tinubu, outlining their grievances and urging swift action to resolve the impasse between Bello and the EFCC. 

    Following the conference, representatives of the groups paid a visit to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, seeking his intervention as a revered figure capable of fostering peaceful resolutions.  Copies  of the open letter were delivered to the  Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, with a plea for his support in conveying their message to President Tinubu. 

    The groups emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in addressing what they perceive as political persecution and urged stakeholders to uphold democratic principles. 

     During the news conference, Mall. Shamsudeen Abubakar Sokoto, the spokesperson for the coalition, hailed Onokpasa  for his recent statements criticising certain elements within the political landscape who allegedly undermined the contributions of stalwarts like Alhaji Yahaya Bello and former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai. 

    Onokpasa’s vocal condemnation of what he sees as undue political persecution resonated with the coalition, reflecting a broader sentiment within the Northern youth groups. 

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    The coalition’s actions underscored the power of grassroots movements in advocating for justice and democratic values. 

    Their call for President Tinubu’s intervention and the commendation of individuals like Onokpasa reflect a concerted effort to uphold fairness and transparency within Nigeria’s political sphere. 

     As the coalition plans to continue their solidarity walks in other Northern states, their message reverberates across the nation, drawing attention to the need for ethical governance and the protection of individuals’ rights within the Nigerian political landscape.