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Tinubu Support Organisation Appoints Hon. Bello Bina as Patron

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Hon. Bello Bina, Patron(Right) and Hon. Aminu Suleiman, Founder and Director-General of the TSO(Left),

By David Owei, Baylesa

The Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Bello Bina as the Patron of its campaign efforts in the South-South region. This significant appointment underscores the TSO’s commitment to fostering support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

The announcement was made by Hon. Aminu Suleiman, Founder and Director-General of the TSO, who praised Hon. Bina for his unwavering dedication to peace and development in Nigeria.

He encouraged Hon. Bina to continue his efforts in nation-building.

Hon. Bello Bina is the Chief Executive Officer of BE-MULTI World Plus Limited and has previously served as the Chairman of the Brass Local Government Council.

He is a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has held significant positions, including the immediate past National Youth Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Development Forum (PANDEF) and former State Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

In response to his appointment, Hon. Bello Bina expressed gratitude and acknowledged the responsibility it entails.

He stated, “This appointment presents another opportunity to advocate for sustained peace in the South-South and across the nation.”

He affirmed the commitment of the South-South people to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Hon. Bina highlighted the notable achievements of President Tinubu’s administration, particularly in the Niger Delta and South-South regions.

He noted, however, that there appears to be a communication gap between the indigenous people of the region and the Federal Government.

He pledged to bridge this gap by promoting the administration’s accomplishments and fostering a better understanding of its policies.

“We will work to ensure that the performance records of President Tinubu’s administration are effectively communicated to the people,” he stated.

Hon. Bina also expressed his readiness to support the establishment of an interactive forum between the South-South community and the TSO. This initiative aims to showcase the positive impacts of President Tinubu’s policies and the concept of “Renewed Hope.”

He commended President Tinubu for his efforts in combating illegal oil bunkering and improving crude oil production quotas.

However, he emphasized the need for enhanced benefits for oil host communities and greater oversight of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and related entities.

“The people of the Niger Delta understand the detrimental effects of illegal oil bunkering on our farms and water resources. The efforts of Tantita Security in curbing this menace are commendable, but the Federal Government must do more to ensure fair royalties as outlined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA),” he concluded.

He also called on President Bola Tinubu to take a second look at the issue of declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, urging that there renewed peace in Rivers at the moment.

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Governor Adeleke is not Joining ADC Nor Aligning with Anyone in ADC- Spokesperson

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Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun state

By David Owei, Bayelsa

Governor Ademola Adeleke is not defecting to African Democratic Congress (ADC) nor aligning with anybody within the ADC ahead of the 2026 state elections, his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has disclosed.

Responding to media publication and enquiries, the Spokesperson affirmed that Governor Adeleke remains in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is going to win, with wide margins, the 2026 governorship elections on the platform of the PDP.

The statement reads further: “Our attention has been drawn to news reports and media enquiries about the imminent defection of Governor Adeleke to the ADC or alignment with ADC big wigs ahead of the 2026 governorship race. There is no truth in those publications and speculations.

“First of all, we, the PDP Osun, have already adopted and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, so there is no alliance with ADC.

“Secondly, Governor Adeleke has no alliance with anyone in ADC. He remains in PDP, will run in PDP, and needs no alliance with ADC to win with a wide margin in 2026.

“The Osun electorate supports Governor Adeleke because of his impressive performance since he came to office. That good work is still ongoing and Osun people are committed to sustaining the delivery of good governance by re-electing Governor Adeleke in 2026”, the Spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Governor Adeleke urges PDP members to forge ahead with the ongoing strengthening of the party structures across all levels to prepare for fresh victory next year”, the statement from the Spokesperson concluded.

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INC rejects bill granting exclusive co-chairmanship to Ooni, Sultan

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Second Vice Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Alabo Nengi James

By David Owei,Bayelsa

The umbrella body of Ijaw Elders, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has rejected the Bill in the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council.

The INC said the move would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other ethnic nationalities and geopolitical divides.

The Second Vice Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Chief Alabo Nengi James (OON) said, in a statement on Sunday in Odi, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government area of Bayelsa State, the proposal is a continuos infringement on Traditional Rulers in Nigeria.

Alabo Nengi James describes the provision of the Bill as unacceptable and against the Rights of the indigenous People across tribes, Religion, Culture and Customs.

He said the Bill should be reviewed to include clauses such as No permanent Chairmanship for Sultan and Oni only must be allowed in the ongoing bill being discussed in the Senate.

He advocates that the National Assembly should allow the National Council of Traditional Rulers to Appoint their Leadership themselves, rotationaly and based on Federal Character.

“Include the Role of Traditional Rulers into the Constitutio and No Traditional Ruler from another tribe or religion is superior to another.”

“The National Assembly should Step down the Provocative and dehumanizing offensive Bill that will cause a serious rift and breach of peace in Nigeria.”

Chief James called the attention of the Senate President, Rt. Hon. Godswill Akpabio, urging him to immediately step down what he termed a “highly insensitive and dangerous bill.”

He emphasized that traditional rulers across the country must be given equal recognition and should be allowed to choose their national leadership through internal mechanisms that reflect rotational leadership and the federal character system.

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Alleged Deportation of Nigerians in Ghana: Sen Aniekan urges Nigerians to remain 

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By George Mgbeleke
The attention of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)  has been drawn to a disturbing video on social media showing a protest by some Ghanaians calling on the authority to send Nigerians back to Nigeria alleging that their behaviours and attitudes were not in conformity with the norms of Ghana.
In a statement,Chairman Senate Committee on Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Senator Bassey Aniekan, “the widespread indignation against Nigerians living in Ghana and branding them as criminals should be condemned by all.”
He reiterated that Nigerians are hardworking people and not criminals as purported  and are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves.
He added that while not denying the fact that there may be some bad individuals amongst them, the generality of Nigerians he stressed, are peaceful and law abiding people.
Furthermore, he pointed out the long standing relationship and partnership, the two countries have had over the years emphasizing that Ghana and Nigeria are brothers and  in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration, should continue to live in peace, stressing that dialogue has proven countless times to be a tool for peace and should be deployed.
The Senate Committee Chair on Diaspora and NGOs appealed for calm and urged Nigerians living in Ghana to exercise restraint, avoid provocation restraint, of any sort and to resist reprisal attacks as the issue is being handled.
Senator Aniekan confirmed that he had received reports that the issue is being addressed at the diplomatic level by the Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.
He cautioned against the use of inciteful words by individuals on both sides, as  such statements are capable of aggravating the problem and further putting pressure on an already tensed atmosphere.
Senator Bassey Aniekan, also advised Nigerians to disregard the videos trending on line that Nigerians’ shops and properties are being destroyed by Ghanaians as there is no evidence to buttress such claims.
The Chairman applauded Ghanaian and  Nigerian High  Commissioners for their efforts to control the situation, adding that the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs , has also been in touch with Ghanaian authorities and had taken some pro- active measures to put the situation under control.
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