Politics
Reinstated Dep Gov Vows To Contest Against His Boss
The reinstated Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Gadi, has promised to cooperate with Governor Isa Yuguda to ensure that the electorate reap the dividends of democracy.
Gadi who made the pledge in Bauchi on Wednesday while addressing newsmen after resumption of duties following the June 25 court judgment in his favour, said however that he would contest against Yuguda in 2011 elections if he won the people’s mandate to be the ANPP governorship candidate.
Yuguda and Gadi jointly won the gubernatorial election in 2007 on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), but the former later defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with members of the state House of Assembly, leaving Gadi in the lurch.
The lawmakers consequently impeached Gadi, forcing him to seek redress in the court, which ruled that he remained the deputy governor on the ANPP platform.
Gadi did not mince words when he told newsmen that “If it is the collective wish of the people of the state, then I will contest the governorship election in 2011”.
According to him “in as much as I cooperate with the governor and government, Iwould not need to defect to the ruling PDP, which was the point of our initial disagreement. “I will remain in the ANPP and do my work as directed. I will attend all government functions, including the State Executive Council and other meetings.
“But I will not attend any political meeting other than those organised by my party, the ANPP,”.
He reiterated that in spite of the various cases pending before the courts, he was the deputy governor of the state until there was a counter court order.
The deputy governor said that as a law-abiding citizen and promoter of the rule of law, he would comply with any order issued by the law court.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Danlami Yar’Adua, had told journalists that “we have restored all his security aides, including full police escort, based on the advice of the Force Legal Department.
Yar’Adua gave assurance that the police would continue to protect lives and property of innocent persons, and warned political hangers-on to desist from causing trouble.
He said that anyone caught disrupting public peace would be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land.
The commissioner refused to comment on the status of Babayo Gamawa, the man who had replaced Gadi before the reversal by the court.
Politics
Alleged Coup: Protests Rock N’Assembly As Detained Officers’ Children, Wives Demand Justice
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot yesterday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials.
The protesters who gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moved in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.”
Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their detained fathers, many of whom they said they had not seen for months.
The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja attended by no fewer than 20 wives and several children of the detained officers, including a two-month-old baby.
The families were accompanied by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and activist Omoyele Sowore.
At the briefing, the families lamented that the officers had been held for over 160 days without trial or contact with their relatives, describing the situation as a violation of their fundamental rights.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Memuna Bashiru said the prolonged detention had thrown their households into uncertainty and emotional distress, noting that while allegations had been widely publicised, families remained in the dark about the fate of their loved ones.
The arrest of the indicted officers was first announced on October 4, 2025, by the then Director of Defense Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who disclosed that 16 officers were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and acts of indiscipline.
However, an interim investigation later suggested the existence of a clandestine network of officers, allegedly coordinated by a senior Army officer, which had begun preliminary planning for a coup.
According to the report, the alleged plot involved surveillance of key national assets, including the Presidential Villa, Armed Forces Complex, Niger Barracks in Abuja, and major international airports, with October 25, 2025, cited as the planned date for the operation.
Those reportedly in custody include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu and Maj I. Dauda.
The alleged plot, according to findings, targeted senior government officials, including President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated centres nationwide.
He called on existing members to update their records, while encouraging new entrants to join the party through the digital platform.
“As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” Mr Morka said.
According to him, eligibility for registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and above who possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
The party said the initiative is part of efforts to modernise its operations by transitioning to a digital database that would enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
Mr Morka noted that the e-registration would “digitise the party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, and enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.”
He added that the move is also aimed at promoting internal democracy within the party and strengthening its commitment to democratic innovation.
The APC had previously introduced electronic registration as part of broader reforms to streamline its membership system and improve organisational efficiency.
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