In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party also described the late Alhaji Odunewu as a strong moral icon not only for members of his profession but for all
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It said the reason that Amaechi has been targeted by his all-powerful enemies, who have used national institutions – including the police – against him, are his strenuous defence of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, which he chairs; his battle for his state and its people over their oil well dispute with Bayelsa State, which is in furtherance of his efforts to live up to his oath of office and constitutional responsibility; and his audacity in rejecting dictations from an unelected self-important personality on how he governs his state
The party wondered why the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu, who provided cover for the five renegade lawmakers to attack the House while failing to provide security for
the House to sit, and the leader of the renegade lawmakers, Evans Bipi, who allegedly started the crisis in the House by punching Lloyd and the Speaker of the House on the face, were not invited along with the others
Fasehun’s words: “What ACN is practicing today is Selectocracy not democracy. It is clearly opposite the democratic principles we fought for when we defied the Military, supported M.K.O. Abiola and fought for June 12. Time has come for Yoruba people and all Nigerians to teach ACN a bitter lesson
“The news of the purported removal of Opeyemi Bamidele came as a surprise. The decision of the members of the Ekiti House Caucus in this regard truncates ongoing efforts at reconciliation, notwithstanding the fact that the party leadership is working hard to reconcile all sides
Mohammed said in the statement: “Under President Jonathan’s watch and with his tacit support, a few lawmakers dictated to majority of the members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, which was locked for a long time
The statement said: “Democracy remains the best form of government known to man, and in order to grow it, it must be nurtured. But if every time there are protests in a democracy, the military moves in to effect a change of government, then democracy will never grow
Six of those attacked were listed as Ife East Party chairman, Sunday Omowaiye; Posi Adewoyin; Omole Rebeca; Femi Adesoji; Taofeek Oke; and Oyesiji Michael
In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party however thanked Nigerians for rejecting the attempt, going by their reactions on the social media where the latest campaign is being waged by those who are hell bent on perpetuating mediocre leadership in Nigeria
In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the President should ensure that whoever is behind such a condescending treatment of a
State Governor is properly sanctioned to serve as a deterrent
“Though the Federal Government quickly denied the economy was in danger, it is now clear that it (government) was being economical with the truth. The clearest indication yet of this choreographed deceit are the contradictory statements credited to the Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in recent times
The presidency went after the messenger, rather than the message, rehashing its old and stale cliches about the ACN and its leader for daring to carry out an objective analysis of the state of our economy as well as the state of the nation and also suggesting the way forward
“I am not a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria but a staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party and I am not leaving the party. But I cannot say because I am a PDP member, I will not acknowledge good performance
The party maintained that the present administration in the state had invested hugely in security, thereby making the state one of the safest in the country
He said: “From today, Monday, June 10, 2013, I cease to be a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria
The ACN, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, had cirticised the Federal Government on certain aspects of the proscription order, especially as it affects press freedom
The party said: “Against the background of insinuations in government circles, let us be clear that we do not condone the activities of these sects that have killed and maimed innocent Nigerians and turned a section of the country into a battle field. Terrorism in all its ramifications is condemnable, and no responsible government will allow any group, no matter its name, grievances or ideology, to carry out terrorist acts unchecked
The Publicity Secretary of the ACN in Rivers State, Jerry Needam, made the announcement in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday
The party said the suspension violates the party’s constitution.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said going by the ACN constitution, no state executive committee can suspend any national officer of the party
In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said just like they divided the Nigerian Governors’ Forum for selfish reasons and destroyed many national institutions, the PDP and the Presidency have also infiltrated the NYCN with the intention of using it for partisan purposes