BREAKING: Nigerian Governors Meet in Abuja as Concern Rises Over Planned Protest

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governors from the 36 states of the federation are currently convening in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are meeting at the NGF secretariat in the FCT.

As reported by Channels TV, some of the governors have already started to arrive at the meeting venue.

Governors Lawal Dauda (Zamfara), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), and Alex Otti (Abia) are already present at the venue.

This is as the governors of Enugu, Peter Mbah and Borno States, Babagana Zulum, sent their deputies to represent them.

Under the leadership of the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the NGF is expected to address issues such as the anticipated nationwide protests, minimum wage, and local government autonomy, among other topics, The Punch reported.

Video: “We are not in support of protest,” says Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state and chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, said the government is not in support of the planned nationwide protests that will be held on August 1.

Uzodimma, speaking on behalf of the governors elected under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said the demonstration is is coming at the wrong time.

Briefing State House correspondents on Wednesday after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Uzodimma reiterated the stance of the federal government and urged Nigerians to protect the nation’s stability and avoid actions that could worsen economic hardships, Channels TV reported.

“Democracy is about opinion of the people and protest is allowed in a democratic setting but every protest must be reasonably conceived.”

“I think it’s too early at this time in the life of this government for anybody to come out to say he wants to protest. First of all, there have not been any engagements where those who are sponsoring the protest were able to tell us the reasons for the protests,” he stated.

Watch as Uzodimma clarifies position on nationwide protest

Source: TheTalk.NG

Edo 2024: PDP Governors Slammed for Keeping Silent on National Issues

Idemudia Osagie, a prominent PDP chieftain, criticised the party’s governors for their silence on national issues during a campaign rally in Edo state Osagie’s criticism raised questions about the PDP’s commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges and providing a viable opposition to the ruling party The PDP chieftain wondered if the governors are out of ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Edo Guber: “Wrong Signal to Nigerians”: Kukah Reacts to Parties’ Refusal to Sign Peace Accord

Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah has raised concerns over political parties, including the PDP, not signing the Peace Accord ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election Kukah emphasized that this refusal sends a negative signal about the commitment to peaceful elections Kukah noted that past presidential candidates like Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu also skipped initial Peace ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Shehu Sani Explains What Politicians Mean When They Say “Do or Die” During Election

Former Senator Shehu Sani has explained the true meaning of “do or die” during elections in Nigeria Sani said “when a politician says do or die, he/she means the do is for him/her while the die is for others Some Nigerians on social media have reacted to the former federal lawmaker’s explanation on “do or ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Edo Guber Polls: Ribadu Makes 3 Demands From PDP Chieftain Over Rigging Claim

The national security adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has reacted to the alleged plan to rig the governorship election in Edo state Ribadu through his lawyer, Marian Aigbedion said the allegations made by the PDP chairman in Edo, Tony Aziegbem, are “libelous and malicious” In a letter addressed to the PDP chieftain, Aigbedion made three demands ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

INEC Rejects PDP, Refuses to Remove Wike’s Cousin as Edo Election REC as Tension Grows

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the PDP’s demand to remove Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State, ahead of the September 21, 2024, governorship election Controversy surrounds Onuoha’s familial ties to Minister Nyesom Wike, leading to concerns from the PDP about potential bias in favor of the All Progressives ... Read more Continue reading here ▶