Clemency: You’ve brought shame, scrap NDLEA, EFCC, ICPC – APC chieftain to Tinubu. A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called for the scrapping of some federal government agencies. The agencies include the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. According Eze, these agencies have Iost their flavours to political Interferences, stressing that President Bola Tinubu’s presidential pardon of drug barons have further erodes public confidence in statutory Institutions. The APC chieftain said as long as he remains a member of the ruling party it must be said categorically that Tinubu, by his action, has brought shame and reproach to the party. Eze believes that no reasonable person would vote for the APC again as the President has made it unelectable in any election in this country. Eze said that APC’s return to power in 2027 would mean that Nigerians approve of a regime that legitimizes illegality as a political strategy to sustain its odious reign beyond 2027. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Information and Strategy last week, said in a statement that out of the 175 beneficiaries of the Presidential pardon, 41 illegal miners, 28 drug traffickers and 22 murderers topped the list. Notable among the 175 beneficiaries are Herbert Macaulay, one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists; Farouk Lawan, a former member of the house of representatives; Mamman Vatsa, a major general and poet executed in 1986 over alleged treason; and Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband in 2017.

Atiku Abubakar Declares 7th Presidential Ambition on ADC Platform Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is preparing for another run at Nigeria’s presidency, this time on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At 78, Abubakar has been in the race for Nigeria’s top office since 1993, contesting under various political parties without success. His most recent attempt was in 2023, when he ran on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket but lost to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar’s defection to the ADC earlier this year has sparked fresh debate about his political relevance. While some see him as a persistent statesman, others question the sustainability of his ambition. Insiders say Abubakar’s ambition is unsettling many original ADC promoters. “It’s not about Atiku’s credentials, it’s the perception of perpetual ambition without results,” a senior party source said. In his home state, Adamawa, the reception has been tepid. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has stayed away, while the PDP in the state openly rejected following Abubakar into the ADC. State party chairman Ibrahim Tahir argued that the former vice president would gain more respect as an elder statesman rather than continuing as a presidential contender. The defection has also highlighted cracks in Abubakar’s network. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, denied rumors of aligning with him in the ADC. Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai is also said to be uneasy about the move. Political analysts believe the lack of a strong base and the relatively weak structure of the ADC could make his 2027 campaign less formidable than his previous bids. Despite the doubts, Abubakar’s loyalists maintain that he is a credible option. Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a Port Harcourt politician and former aide, said: “You can’t deny him his right to contest. As a Nigerian, he is free to contest the 2027 presidential election, no matter what people feel about his candidature.” He also dismissed zoning concerns, insisting the North is still entitled to produce a president. As 2027 approaches, Atiku’s latest presidential ambition may prove to be his most challenging yet, with questions over age, political structure, and fractured alliances clouding his path. #AtikuAbubakar #ADC #NigeriaPolitics #Elections2027 #BreakingNews #PDP #APC