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PDP Prays For Yar’Adua
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has offered special prayers for President Umaru Yar’Adua and tasked state chapters of the party to organize special prayers for the ailing president who is receiving treatment in a Saudi hospital.
This is part of resolutions of the 49th meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) of the (PDP) which took place yesterday in Abuja.
The Resolutions Reads in part:
NEC commended the National Working Committee for the wise decision taken to exercise its powers as enshrined in Article 17.1 of the PDP Constitution in nominating the governorship candidate for Anambra State. NEC called on all stakeholders in Anambra State to rally round the candidate of the Party and warned against anti-party activities.
NEC mandated the National Legal Adviser to ensure that all pending court cases regarding the candidature of our Party in Anambra State are resolved in order not to jeopardize our campaign activities.
NEC also commended the constitution of the Campaign Committee for Anambra State under the able leadership of the Vice President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and expressed confidence that with all stakeholders cooperating with the campaign team and the Caretaker Committee, victory is assured.
Secondly, NEC commended the Vice President and The Fund Raising Committee for their efforts in collecting funds for the building of the new National Secretariat. About 4.9 Billion Naira has so far been collected. NEC further directed the National Working Committee to immediately commence the process for the award of contract for the new National Secretariat.
Thirdly, NEC observed cases of indiscipline still exist in the Party and re-emphasized its earlier position on stemming this. It therefore directed that henceforth, any member who takes the Party to court without exhausting the internal conflict resolution mechanism as enshrined in Article 21.1 (1) of the PDP Constitution be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for severe and prompt sanctions.
Furthermore, NEC declared that any member of our Party that supports or sponsors a candidate from another political Party in any election is guilty of anti-party activity and will be punished accordingly.
NEC expressed its total confidence in the capability of President Yar’Adua to discharge his duties and warned those playing politics with his health to have a rethink.
NEC commended Nigerians for their goodwill, solidarity and prayers for President Umaru Musa whose health has steadily been improving and is determined to return as soon as possible to continue his good works.
In a similar vein, NEC condemned in strong terms the call by some disgruntled opposition politicians on the President to resign from office. NEC particularly frowned at the dirty antics employed by some of these politicians in forging the names of some prominent Nigerians in an attempt to gain unmerited legitimacy.
Finally, since this is the last meeting for the year, NEC wished Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Justus Awaji, Abuja
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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