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Obasanjo, Udom, Adebutu, Akan Udofia honour Sunday Mbang at 85

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By Michael Effiong

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Udom Emmanuel, successful businessmen and philanthropists, Akanimoh Udofia and Sir Kesington Adebutu were among eminent Nigerians that gathered in Lagos to honour and celebrate His Eminence, Prelate Sunday Mbang.

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Justice Mary Abounu, Wife of Deputy Governor of Benue State, Governor Udom Emmanuel & Representative of Sir Adebutu

Held at the Admiralty Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event which was organized by Chief Obasanjo also witnessed the launch of Mbang’s book: My Life & Times (A Memoir).

President Obasanjo who came adorning a full Ibibio traditional attire, in his speech, described Dr. Mbang as a lover of Nigeria.

Dr Sunday Mbang, Governor Udom, Justice Mary Abounu & His Royal Highness

 

According to him “We are here to honour somebody we should honour and learn from. We are here to show we genuinely love and appreciate him for the service he has rendered to the Christian community in this country and world over. And to assure him that whatever happens we will continue to work for unity, peace, security and progress of this country.

“There are many people high and low who can be described as enemies of Nigeria but they will not win over those who are friends of Nigeria.

Dr Sunday Mbang with Mr Akanimoh Udofia

Governor Udom Emmanuel in his remarks poured encomiums on the celebrant describing him as a shining example and a worthy citizen of the state. He wished him God’s continued protection.

 

Justice Mary Abounu, wife of the Benue State Deputy Governor who represented Governor Ortom also praised Dr Mbang for spreading the word across Nigeria.

She thanked him for his work when he was President, Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) and called him a good friend of Benue people.

 

In his remarks before launching the book with N10million, Mr Akanimoh Udofia said it was a honour to be invited to celebrate such a great personage.

According to him “I think I can speak for the majority of us by saying that we are filled with reverence and gratitude to be able to partake of this special occasion with him and I would like to give special thanks to His Eminence for this great privilege and opportunity. I for one, particularly feel a great deal of humility at the privilege to have been given the opportunity to be the Special Guest and Co-Launcher of his book. I thank you most sincerely Your Eminence.

“ I wish to reiterate what this great man means to us and our society and to pay homage to his personage and his legacy of excellence which is the essence of this great book.

“we are foremost honouring one of our greatest role models. He has created a legacy of excellence personified by living a holy life in diligent service to all. His life has been one of giving and of sacrifice, deeply devoted to helping others through his numerous outreach programmes. For those who have been privileged to know him personally, they can testify of his great compassion, where he continues to exemplify the Christ-like love for others, and selfless sacrifice as he continuously reaches out to help those in need.

“ In fact, even just this week, as part of his 85th birthday celebration, he hosted 85 people living with disabilities across the 3 senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State as well as other selfless acts of benevolence as he strives to reach out to as many people as he can with the message of God’s love and care.

In his service to the Lord for over 22 years as the 1st Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, he has been an inspirational teacher of the gospel and a great role model. His biblical counsel has been a solid foundation for us all, providing us with wisdom and sound doctrine by which to conduct our lives in reverence to God. His prayers for us and for our beautiful Akwa Ibom State has opened the heavens to pour God’s blessings on our state as we continue to seek prosperity for our people.

His life has also notably been devoted to unity and peace, both of the church and of our nation. A testimony to this is his appointment as the elected head of all Methodist churches and being a recipient of the World Peace Award. These accolades are an acknowledgement of his success in bringing unity to the church and promoting peace in our nation.

His book is a precious gift to our society as it represents the embodiment of all that he is and serves as a longstanding tribute to his great legacy that commemorates his life lessons, his profound wisdom, his sound biblical counsel and his immense contributions to our society over the past decades”

Apart from Udofia, Odole of Ife, Sir Kessington Adebutu and others also launched the book with hefty sums which was evidence that Prelate Mbang had indeed lived an impactful 85 years on earth.

 

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Why I Shelved My Proposed Tuesday’s Return to the Senate – Sen Natasha

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The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reneged on her promise to resume legislative duty on Tuesday, following Friday’s judgment, which nullified her six-month sanction.

The senator also failed to tender a public apology in two major dailies and her social media account, in line with the court order.

Akpoti-Uduaghan had told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media that she would resume her legislative activities in the Red Chamber on Tuesday.

The senator also expressed gratitude to her constituents for standing by her, following the favourable court judgment that reaffirmed her position in the Senate.

Following her threat to attend Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate leadership stated that it would not take any official action on the matter until the review of the Certified True Copy of the court’s pronouncement.

While bracing for a possible showdown, security at the National Assembly was beefed up with traffic extending to the intersection at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.

Although authorities insisted that the heavy retinue of operatives had nothing to do with the suspended senator, incoming vehicles were thoroughly searched with the passengers asked to explain their mission.

When it was obvious she would not turn up as promised, many speculated that the lawmaker must have been warned by the Senate to stay away.

They hinged their suspicion on a viral letter purportedly written by the legal counsel of the upper chamber.

The letter, dated July 5, 2025, claimed that Friday’s judgment by the Federal High Court did not translate to a binding order invalidating her suspension.

The correspondence purportedly advised Jubrin Okutepa to caution his client (Natasha) from returning to the Senate chamber pending the release of the enrolled order from the court.

The letter allegedly bearing Paul Daudu’s name and signature warned of potential unrest in the Senate chamber if Natasha attempted to return to the Senate without an official court order.

Daudu, the counsel for the Senate in the suit filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan, challenging her suspension debunked the claim.

He denied writing the rumoured letter to the counsel for the Kogi senator, warning her not to resume legislative duties in the Senate.

Meanwhile, in an interview with the African Independent Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker explained that her decision was guided by legal counsel and a deep respect for institutional procedures.

She stated that she would await the Certified True Copy of the court judgment before making any definitive move regarding her return to plenary sessions.

While the court described the suspension as “excessive and unconstitutional,” a counter-opinion dated July 5, reportedly authored by Senate legal counsel, Paul Daudu, SAN, claimed that the ruling lacked any enforceable directive compelling the Senate to reinstate her.

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Presidency Raises Alarm over Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu’s Govt

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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has alleged that a group of political actors is plotting to remove the president from office ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Onanuga made the claim in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. Without naming specific individuals or parties, he said the alleged efforts are being coordinated by those he described as “haters of Nigeria’s progress”.

According to the presidential aide, “haters of Nigeria’s progress are banding together to overthrow an administration that has been the most focused, most transformative in our history.”

His remarks followed recent developments around a political alliance taking shape under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which aims to challenge Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Onanuga referenced a 2022 comment by the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, in which the monarch warned voters against believing promises of quick solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.

“Emir Sanusi warned Nigerians what to expect from President Tinubu’s reforms. ‘It’s not going to be easy.’ If anybody tells you it would be easy, don’t vote for him,” he wrote.

He maintained that the Tinubu administration is pursuing reforms designed to reshape the country’s future, suggesting that opposition to these changes is at the root of current political maneuverings.

The post did not offer further details or evidence to substantiate the allegation of an overthrow attempt.

No official response has been issued by the groups involved in the emerging political coalition.

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I Go with Atiku Just As Obidients Are Free to Support Peter Obi – Dele Momodu

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Accomplished media executive and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Aare Dele Momodu, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to emerge as the presidential candidate of the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.

“My best choice is Atiku, and that is what I expect Obi-dients to say, which I expect those who support Amaechi to say — there’s nothing wrong with that,” Momodu stated.

“I have never asked anyone not to support Obi. Obi is my very good friend. If you asked me about one of the people who should lead the coalition, I would say it should be Obi. But as a democrat, I’m appealing to them, hoping they will be able to do it democratically so that they will not say it was forced upon them.”

He stressed that all aspirants, including Obi and former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, should face the test of popularity through a democratic process.

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