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February 11, 2025 They Plan to Arrest and Detain Me – El-Rufai Raises Alarm
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They Plan to Arrest and Detain Me – El-Rufai Raises Alarm

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns about an alleged plan to arrest and detain him.

El-Rufai stated that he has heard rumors about his possible arrest but made it clear that he has no intention of going into exile.

In a post on X on Tuesday, the former governor claimed that his adversaries are trying to force him out of Nigeria through intimidation.

He made this disclosure while responding to a supporter, Imran Wakili, who raised concerns about the alleged plot against him.

El-Rufai, who is currently in Egypt, stated that he plans to return to Nigeria before February 20.

“I will spend more time in Nigeria than ever before,” he wrote.

“They have sent similar messages of intimidation and threats through many of my friends, family members, and political associates because they want me to go on self-imposed exile.

“I have now put all my previous academic and language-learning plans on hold. Silence is no longer golden. Inaction has never been an option.

“The arrest, detention, and torture of perceived political enemies are nothing new in human affairs. I have been arrested and detained thrice in the past for expressing my views about previous governments.

“There is always a morning after the arrest, detention, or torture, and political life continues. As for death, it comes when Allah wills, and it is ultimately the fate of every human being.

“For those who cannot sleep well whenever I am in Nigeria, take note that I intend to return in time for the launch of President IBB’s memoirs, in sha Allah, scheduled for February 20.

“We depend on no one but Allah. We fear no mortal but Almighty Allah. We always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.”

El-Rufai has been engaged in a political dispute with supporters of President Bola Tinubu and members of the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

Recently, he criticized the APC for lacking internal democracy, pointing out that the party’s leadership organs have not convened for the past two years.

 

 

February 11, 2025 Supreme Court Didn’t Decide Rivers State Speaker’s Status – Falana
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Supreme Court Didn’t Decide Rivers State Speaker’s Status – Falana

Contrary to some narratives, the Supreme Court verdict on the appeal by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara against the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly does not determine the authentic Speaker of the House.

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, clarified this in an interview on Monday, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the governor’s appeal.

“When an appeal is dismissed not on merit but because the appellant withdraws it, there is no basis for celebration. In this case, the governor of Rivers State instructed his lawyers to withdraw the appeal, as it had become an academic exercise,” Falana explained.

He emphasized that the court did not rule on the Speaker’s legitimacy. Instead, the appeal stemmed from a Federal High Court decision related to the 2024 budget proposal, which the governor stated had already been passed into law, rendering further litigation unnecessary.

A five-man panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the appeal against the Amaewhule-led group based on its withdrawal by Fubara’s counsel, Yusuf Ali.

The Rivers Assembly has been in crisis since 2023, following the defection of over 25 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The leadership of the House, under Amaewhule, was subsequently contested by lawmakers led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, who is aligned with Fubara.

Since then, Fubara has conducted state business with the Oko-Jumbo group while ignoring the Amaewhule faction.

Falana reiterated that three members of the state House of Assembly can carry out legislative functions, except in matters concerning the governor’s impeachment. He asserted that by defecting from the PDP to the APC, the 27 lawmakers lost their seats when they were declared vacant.

READ ALSO: Supreme Court Throws Out Fubara’s Appeal Against Amaewhule-Led Assembly

February 10, 2025 Kano Governor Swears In New Secretary to State Government
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Kano Governor Swears In New Secretary to State Government

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, officially swore in Umar Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Ibrahim replaces Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, who was relieved of his duties due to health reasons.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the governor’s office, was a low-key event led by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi. Until Ibrahim’s appointment, Kano had been without a substantive SSG.

Welcoming the new SSG, the Permanent Secretary of the Research, Evaluation, and Political Affairs Directorate, Umar Jalo, praised Ibrahim’s selection, describing it as a well-deserved appointment. A statement from the Cabinet Office’s Information Officer, Musa Muhammad, expressed confidence that Ibrahim’s leadership would drive positive transformation in the state and ensure the effective delivery of democratic dividends.

In a show of support, the Payroll Standing Committee, led by Deputy Chairman Abdulmalik Rogo, paid a solidarity visit to the new SSG. Rogo emphasized their commitment to backing Ibrahim in his new role and prayed for his success.

Responding to the visit, Ibrahim reaffirmed his dedication to Governor Yusuf and the people of Kano, promising to operate an open-door policy to welcome meaningful contributions for the state's progress. He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and Governor Yusuf for entrusting him with the position, vowing to serve diligently and not betray that trust.

February 10, 2025 Supreme Court Throws Out Fubara’s Appeal Against Amaewhule-Led Assembly
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Supreme Court Throws Out Fubara’s Appeal Against Amaewhule-Led Assembly

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, has dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which challenged the leadership of the state’s House of Assembly under Speaker Martin Amaewhule.

Justice Abba-Aji, delivering the ruling, imposed a ₦2 million cost against Fubara, directing that it be paid to the Rivers Assembly, listed as the first respondent, and Speaker Amaewhule, the second respondent.

The appeal was dismissed following its withdrawal by Fubara’s legal counsel, Yusuf Ali.

With this decision, the current leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly under Amaewhule remains unchanged.

 

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