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INEC Constitutes Security Threat to Nigeria’s Peace, Tranquility – PCP

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The peoples coalition party have come to a conclusion that in solving the security Challenges facing Nigeria as a whole, the issue of INEC must be resolved. In the few years of our democracy, INEC has become a security threat to the nation. Instead of being part of the solution, INEC has shown that it cannot be a trusted partner in free, fair and transparent election in NIgeria. INEC constitute a grave risk to the internal security of this nation.

A Commission that single handedly and without respect to due Process of law and constitutional legalities and due diligence , went ahead to order the deregisteration of 74 political parties housing over 40 million Nigerians and with a workforce of nearly 2 million workers, such a commission is for sure a security threat to the Socio-economy life of the Nigerian people and it’s economy at large.

The lawlessness of INEC at obeying the rule of law by fragrantly disobeying the decision of the Appeal court ruling handed down on August 10, 2020 by a five member justices headed by the president of the Appeal court Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem is another pointer that INEC is not working for the Nigerian public but a few in the corridors of power and therefore constitute a real time bomb to the territorial integrity of the nation.

That despite the fact that the said declaratory judgement delivered by the Justices declaring INEC’S military style de-registration as illegal, unconstitutional, null and void and immediately ordering INEC to re-enlist the parties, INEC went ahead to waste tax Payers money in an adventurious and opportunistic appeal for it’s pay masters on what it calls conflicting judgement which in actual fact is a hoax as even a lay man reading the judgment can actually see that the judgement is conflict free and does not deserve INEC wasting tax payers money.

Suffice to state categorically clear that INEC action was not only a shocker to the international community and market, it has damaged and destroyed the future prospect of the 74 parties at even winning future elections in a system which INEC manipulates to the highest bidder under normal circumstances talkless of now that INEC have destroyed all our political inroads, landscape and goodwill previously gained. Our trained workers have been sent to the unemployment market with their families now facing extinction due to the unlawful and radical behavior of INEC. To say the obvious, INEC actions have led numerous foreign investors towards lacking confidence in our system as no reasonable country in the world can dismantle it’s democratic political structures and sending it’s workforce to the unemployment market without thinking twice thereby plundging the country into all forms of crime.

Despite INEC’s runs in making it’s appeal to the Supreme Court, INEC have neither vacated the order of the Appeal Court nor even gotten an order of Stay of Execution, yet INEC have by all means refused political parties that the Appeal court ordered it to immediately re-enlist from participating in elections which is a call to anarchy and further endangering the fragile peace that Nigerians are enjoying.

The question Nigerians should be asking is why haven’t NERC deregistered most of the discos that have severally defaulted in all its obligations and agreements that brought them into corporate existence while still rendering epileptic electricity supplies to Nigerians without supplying citizens with prepaid meters but instead charge consumers five times inflated electricity tarrifs with no power delivery, yet no one is taking action as Nigerians groans and are paying fraudulent electricity bills through their nose despite all the money government still allocates as funding to the discos. We all know the answers. Those who owns the discos are top APC and PDP members which is why they want no improvement in electoral laws that will allow new parties to win elections and that’s the major reasons for the conspiracy to scrap New parties like a piece of trash. But thanks to our brilliant and courageous justices and the judiciary that have continued to refuse their advances and deliver impeccable and unequivocal landmark judgement such as that handed down on the 10th of August 2020.

Nigerians of all works of life must rise above ethnic and partIsan politics by calling on INEC to respect the decision of the appeal court and allowing political parties they illegally deregistered to participate in elections until such a time they have a stay of execution or able to vacate the decision of the appeal court.

According to Premiumtimes publication of 15 March 2021, It is no longer a hidden secret that in an effort to file it’s appeal to the Supreme Court and in its usual way of rigging elections, INEC intentionally got the Appeal court judgement documents for it’s appeal to the Supreme Court through the backdoor and signed by a fictitiously contracted person and when the information blew-up and was queried by the Supreme Court, INEC lawyers claimed they were sorry and applied for more time to file the correct appeal and have since been denied extra time.

Notwithstanding all these facts, INEC has continued to showcase itself as a repressive, corrupt and money wasting commission who is on a payroll mission to disregard court decisions, downgrade further our judicial process, procedures and the rule of law thereby constituting itself into a colossus of law and order of this country that inevitably is contributing to insecurity, unrest and anarchy in the country, a gun powder waiting to explode.

Finally, I have previously written to President Buhari on the grave consequences that INEC irresponsible attitude to the rule of law protends for our country and today we can see how injustice which INEC is part of has catapulted into serious security challenges and which if not resolved by calling INEC to order may hamper the ability to hold a successful election come 2023. Because Injustice anywhere is justice everywhere they say, INEC’s leadership must be seriously overhaulled as most of the INEC commissioners are seriously compromised and belonging to opposition parties aiming to bring an end to APC rule come 2023 and therefore cannot be vouched for. The president must as a matter of national security importance and urgency, order INEC to re-enlist all 74 duly registered parties it de-registered illegally and unconstitutionally without further conditions and hindrances to restore peace, sanity, tranquility and harmony in the electoral process as National elections approaches.

Signed by
Chief Don Anthony Chukwuma Harmattan
PCP National Chairman

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Okuama Massacre: Military Declares Eight Persons Wanted

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The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.

The military released the list on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja.

Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.

During the briefing, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, called on Nigerians especially residents of Delta and adjoining states to assist the military with credible information that would lead to the arrest of eight persons allegedly responsible for the killing of seventeen soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State.

General Buba says the military remains determined to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous act in Delta State, reaffirming its commitment to rescue all kidnapped and abducted victims in Nigeria.

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Army Buries 17 Personnel Killed in Okuama Community

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The 17 military personnel killed in Okuama community in Delta on March 14 have been laid to rest.

The corpses of the soldiers, which arrived at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja at about 2:26 pm on Wednesday, were committed to mother death after burial rites were observed.

President Bola Tinubu, Service Chiefs and other dignitaries were in attendance at the burial ceremony.

DAILY POST recalls that the troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a peace mission to Okuoma Community were ambushed and killed by some irate youths.

The incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call following a communal crisis between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State.

The personnel comprised one Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, one Captain and 13 soldiers.

The officers are Commanding Officer 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt. Col. A.H Ali; Maj S.D Shafa (N/13976); Maj D.E Obi (N/14395) and Capt U Zakari (N/16348).

The soldiers are SSgt Yahaya Saidu (#3NA/36/2974); Cpl Yahaya Danbaba (1ONA/65/7274); Cpl Kabiru Bashir (11NA/66/9853); LCpl Bulus Haruna (16NA/TS/5844); LCpl Sola Opeyemi (17NA/760719); and LCpl Bello Anas (17NA/76/290).

They also include LCpl Hamman Peter (NA/T82653); LCpl Ibrahim Abdullahi (18NA/77/1191); Pte Alhaji Isah (17NA/76/6079); Pte Clement Francis (19NA/78/0911); Pte Abubakar Ali (19NA/78/2162); Pte Ibrahim Adamu (19NA/78/6079) and Pte Adamu Ibrahim (21NA/80/4795).

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FrieslandCampina Unveils Value4Dairy Consortium, Targets 50,000 Milk Producers

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FrieslandCampina WAMCO, makers of fine quality dairy products, has, in a bid to ensure a transformative journey in the Nigerian dairy sector, inaugurated the latest Value4Dairy Consortium project. The project is aimed at discovering 50,000 milk producers from three regions of the country.

Held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 19, 2024, the event signals a significant leap forward for Nigeria’s dairy industry.

Co-funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this project represents a substantial investment in Nigeria’s dairy sector. It aims to boost small-scale milk production and promote sustainability across three dairy zones in Oyo, Osun, and Abuja. The inauguration ceremony brought together government officials, industry leaders, farmers, and key stakeholders to celebrate this groundbreaking initiative.

These self-sustaining dairy zones will not only facilitate milk aggregation but also provide essential resources and training to enhance productivity sustainably. Led by FrieslandCampina WAMCO, the Consortium will leverage cutting-edge advancements in feed, breeding, and sustainable farming practices to uplift local farmers and drive economic prosperity across the sector. Through strategic interventions, the Consortium aims to empower 10,000 pastoralists and smallholders initially, with plans for expansion to include 40,000 milk producers in subsequent years.

The project’s impact transcends mere dairy production, encompassing broader societal benefits such as improved food security, heightened nutrition, and reduced conflicts between herders and farmers. Embracing a gender-intentional approach, the programme also includes dedicated initiatives to empower women and foster inclusive growth.

At the Inauguration Ceremony, Mrs. Winnie Lai-Solarin, Director of Animal Husbandry Services at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, delivered a compelling address on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. In her speech, Mrs. Lai-Solarin emphasized the profound significance of the Value4Dairy Consortium project in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.

Highlighting the project’s potential to enhance food security and uplift rural communities, Mrs. Lai-Solarin commended FrieslandCampina WAMCO for its dedication to driving progress within the Dairy Value Chain. She underscored the company’s commitment to implementing impactful programs aimed at accelerating development and fostering sustainability in the sector.

Mr. Roger Adou, Managing Director of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are immensely proud to embark on this transformative journey, expanding our dairy development footprints in Nigeria. Through collaborative efforts and innovative strategies with our Value4Dairy partners, we are unwavering in our commitment to driving economic prosperity and empowering communities nationwide.”

Launched in April 2021, the Value4Dairy Consortium is a collaboration of four strategic partners with expertise in various agri-related value chains: FrieslandCampina WAMCO (a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina and Nigeria’s leading dairy company); URUS (a global leader in artificial insemination, genetics, and herd management systems), Barenbrug (a leading grass and forage seed company), and Agrifirm (a global company that operates in the animal nutrition and crop farming business).

Through various initiatives, including the Value4Dairy Consortium and the Center for Nigeria Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD), as well as partnerships with academic institutions, FrieslandCampina WAMCO is actively engaged in shaping the future of dairy development in Nigeria.

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