Politics
PDP’ll Transfer Wealth To Masses – Tukur
The National Chairman of Peoples‘ Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur says the party is determined to transfer wealth to the masses in the country.
He said this in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the party‘s National Publicity Secretary, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, recently.
The statement said that the party was also determined to establish a strong and sustainable middle class as defined in its ideology.
It, however, noted that the party needed the cooperation of all Nigerians to be able to deliver on its promises and to evolve a greater nation.
“Nowhere in the world has true democracy and economic transformation evolved overnight; it takes time, sacrifice and patience.
“However, for the first time in the history of this great nation, we have had 13 years of an uninterrupted journey to the promise land.
“The PDP needs the cooperation of all Nigerians, especially the opposition parties and the civil society to join hands and build this great country of ours,’’ the statement said.
It said that the nation was going through a transition time, stressing that it was not a “time to walk on political divide and demonise the ruling party because the issues involved was beyond politics.’’
“Unity should remain our watchword. It was unity that made us a great nation and leader of the African continent and will make us greater still.
“This is the time to come together and build afresh if only we can place the nation’s interest above personal ambitions.
“We may be of different ethnic groups, religion and ideology but our diversity is our greatest strength. PDP is always working to ensure that Nigeria is one nation, one people.
“Our commitment is to ensure meaningful changes in the life of the current administration.’’
It noted that when the party was entrusted with the leadership of the country in 1999, it promised to re-build the country based on the ideology of its founding fathers.
The statement added that the party had since then made significant progress in returning the country to the path of sustainable development and steady economic growth as a basis to stabilise and consolidate its democracy.
The statement said that the PDP governments at all tiers in the last 13 years had carried out far-reaching reforms in various sectors of the economy.
It said this would serve as building blocks for sustainable development that would grow the country‘s capacity in local production while improving the quality of service delivery.
The statement said the party had achieved results in the past years in spite of challenges it faced which had made it stronger and unified as a political party.
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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