Adc criticize Tinubu over former inec chairman nomination

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of former INEC chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as an ambassador, calling it “embarrassingly insensitive.” The ADC warned this could undermine public trust in electoral integrity.

ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi pointed out the timing, just after a controversial election, raises ethical concerns about electoral neutrality. He urged Yakubu to decline the nomination to protect INEC's credibility and called for the Senate to reject it if necessary.

Yakubu's nomination is part of a list of 32 ambassadorial nominees, which includes notable figures. The ADC's stance highlights worries about the influence of political appointments on Nigeria's electoral processes.

A Yorkshire man, Jon Richelieu-Booth, was arrested after posting a photo with a firearm on LinkedIn during a US holiday. Police were alerted by concerns over the image. Although stalking and firearm possession charges were dropped, he faced a public order offense.

The Nigerian Senate has condemned in very strong terms, what it described as outrageous fares being charged by local airline operators for the past few weeks.

Victor Udoh, a Nigerian man, and his accomplice, Vuyisekha Mzwakhe, were sentenced to a total of 37 years in prison for drug trafficking in South Africa. Mzwakhe received 15 years as a courier, while Udoh got 22 years, including for immigration violations.