Politics
Politician Decries Violence In Kebbi
Political leaders in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have decried the level of acrimony and political thuggery by party supporters in the area.
The Tide On Sunday reports that, a cross section of politicians, including the PDP Chairman Alhaji Musa Dakwaya, in Argungu. warned aspirants and their supporters to exhibit restraint in the quest for victory during the 2011 general elections. He advised politicians to shun violence and thuggery while campaigning for support, adding that guidelines for campaigns and elections required to be followed strictly.
The Sole Administrator of the Area, Alhaji Salisu Ahmed, also expressed dismay over the activities of some supporters of aspirants, saying that those who disrupted public peace would be prosecuted. He said some politicians in the area had given assurances that they would avoid violent campaigns. In a similar development, suspected political thugs in Katsina are defying the state government’s order against placement of posters on public buildings in the state.
The government had constituted a committee to ensure that no posters or bill boards were placed on roundabouts, road kerbs and electricity poles. Our correspondent investigation in Katsina metropolis and other major towns, showed that youths, especially political thugs, continued to deface some roundabouts and other public buildings with politicians’ posters. To worsen the matter, some of the posters were placed on the roads along the Government House, the wall fence of primary and secondary school buildings, in clear defiance of the order.
The investigation further showed that the posters were usually posted in the midnight, to avoid possible arrest by the police and other security agents. Efforts to contact Alhaji Bashir Gula, Chairman of the state Committee on Sanitation and Environment, which is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the order failed as he was said to have travelled out of the state.
However, a member of the committee who pleaded anonymity, said that the committee would do its best to ensure total compliance with the order.According to the member, the committee has also been mandated to ensure that posters or billboards are placed only at political party offices, candidates’ campaign offices and private residences.
“The whole idea behind the setting up of the committee is to ensure that the state capital and other towns in the state remained clean and tidy,” he said.
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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