The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has called on key players in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers to set aside their differences and work together in the people’s best interest
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Yakubu Haidara as the substantive head of the Zamfara civil service.
Apart from the governorship election, two bye-elections will also be conducted in Anambra.
Mr Akpabio acknowledged the receipt of the petition and immediately referred it to the Senate committee on code of conduct, ethics and public petition.
The secretary to the state government, Tammy Danagogo, said this in a letter addressed to the speaker of the Rivers assembly in Port Harcourt.
Sometimes controversial, former President Obasanjo’s regular interventions in national affairs have helped shape public policies and acted as a check on leadership.
The former council chairpersons in Rivers who were sacked in 2015 under Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration have vowed to take over 23 LGAs.
Dotun Oyelade, the commissioner for information and civic orientation, announced the re-appointment in a statement on Tuesday.
Forty people, including high-profile politicians, businessmen and journalists, are being prosecuted in the case. More than 20 have fled abroad.
The president in 2024 said that his wife dissuaded him from running for a second term.
