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PDP Prepares To Host 6,000 Delegates At National Convention

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Six thousand delegates from across the 36 states and 774 Local Government Areas are expected to take part in the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party slated to hold from October 30-31, 2021.

Chairman of the Convention Committee who is also the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, revealed this to newsmen after inaugurating 15 sub-committees of the convention committee, in Abuja, on Thursday.

He said, “We are expecting over 6000 delegates by our new constitution and we’re fully prepared for that. We’re expecting everybody in every ward that is a delegate to attend the convention.

“As you can see we’re here with all the 15 subcommittee members. The chairman, the vice chairman and the secretaries are here. I’ve given them directions.

“I’ve given them a template as to what is expected of them and they will go back and adequately prepare and submit the report back to me in the next five days, after which the main committee will sit and approve.”

Earlier, Fintiri inaugurated the Chairmen, Secretaries and other members of the 15 sub-committees after the National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akabundu (retd.), called out their names.

The sub-committees and their officials include: Gov. Udom Emmanuel- Constitutional Amendment, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi- Zoning, Mohammed Bello Adoke- Screening and Senator Ike Ekweremadu- Screening Appeal.

Others include: Gov. Nyesom Wike – Special Duties, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa- Accreditation. Solomon Arase- Security, Ahmadu Fintiri- Electoral (statutory), Godwin Obaseki- Publicity, Bala Mohammed- Venue and Mariya Waziri- Welfare & Entertainment.

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What is Going on in PDP is Extremely Embarrassing – Dele Momodu

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A Peoples Democratic Party chieftain,  and celebrated publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has said that the situation in his party is worrisome and ‘extremely embarrassing’, acknowledging that the one time biggest party in Africa, is facing serious challenges.

Momodu made the remarks while fielding questions on a Channels TV current affairs programme, stressing that he is not ashamed of talking about the problems of the party, and regularly sharing his thoughts on social media.

He further expressed surprise that the party has not suspended or expelled him despite his open criticism.

Momodu described the situation in the PDP as embarrassing, noting that the party should be leading the opposition in Nigeria, but it is not living up to expectations and seems to have lost its direction. According to him, a few individuals have taken control of the party, making it difficult for it to function properly.

“I know that we have very critical problems in PDP, there is no questions. I am not ashamed. Every now and then I tweet or post in Instagram. I speak freely. I am even surprised that they have not suspended or expelled me from PDP because what is going on in PDP is extremely embarrassing. We should be leading the opposition parties in Nigeria but it is like we have virtually given up. We are allowing one or two people to hijack our party,” Momodu said.

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Telecom Executive, Ahmad Farroukh Leaves Globacom

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News of the early departure of Mr Ahmad Farroukh from the telecom giant Globacom suggests that he has been eased out in a shakeup by the management, according to an investigation.

“Ahmad Farroukh failed to meet up to expectations within his probationary period and he was politely asked to resign…” said an impeccable source.

“Despite the shake-up, Globacom’s commitment to innovation and expansion continues, reinforcing its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape..” the source further told us.

A former CEO of MTN Nigeria from 2006 to 2010, Farroukh joined Glo in October last year.

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Tinubu in Abu Dhabi, Pledges Support to Build Sustainable World for All

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President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is ready to work with other nations to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable world for all.

Tinubu spoke in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on the second day of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

The president spoke on the topic, “From Climate Imperatives into Economic Prosperity: Bridging Africa with the Global Energy Future.”

He declared that no single nation could walk the road to sustainability alone, stressing that global interconnectedness demand collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

According to Tinubu, “The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of our continent and the global energy landscape.

“As leaders, stakeholders and citizens of our planet, we stand at a critical juncture in human history. To succeed, we must innovate, collaborate and act decisively as one global community.”

Reiterating his administration’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Tinubu assured the audience that the Nigerian government had developed actionable programmes in line with global expectations, bearing in mind Nigeria’s economic and political expectations.

He said, “We have embraced a vision of sustainability that aligns with global aspirations while addressing local realities. Our efforts are anchored on three pillars: Energy Transition, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Development.

“My administration recognises the importance of reducing carbon emissions and a just transition to clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.

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