A significant political gathering involving prominent Nigerian figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party leader Peter Obi, and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, experienced a disruption on Saturday due to a dispute over delegation representation from Jigawa State. The meeting, convened at the Abuja Continental Hotel by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was interrupted when former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, appointed a representative for Jigawa State. This decision led to immediate protests from Jigawa delegates, who took to the stage, voicing their dissatisfaction with the lack of consultation and rejecting the appointed spokesperson. The situation escalated, necessitating the intervention of security personnel, including members of the Nigerian Police, DSS, and private security, who formed a protective barrier around key figures such as Atiku and Amaechi. Order was eventually restored following appeals from various stakeholders. A resolution was reached by appointing Mustapha Lamido, son of former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, along with another delegate, to represent the state. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges within the coalition efforts, highlighting the complexities of regional dynamics as political leaders strategize for future alignments.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, and his wife, Hadiza Namadi, following the tragic loss of their son, Abdulwahab. Accompanied by the Vice President’s wife, Nana Shettima, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives’ wife, Fatima Abass, Mrs. Tinubu shared heartfelt words of comfort during this difficult time. In a statement released by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady expressed her belief that the duration of a person’s life is determined solely by God, emphasizing that no one can challenge His will. She prayed for divine solace for the Namadi family and the people of Jigawa State, stating, “God owns us all and determines our time. He can call us home at any moment. I pray that my next visit here will be a time of joy.” Governor Namadi, in his brief comments, expressed sincere gratitude to the First Lady for her personal visit, which he described as the highest form of condolence. He acknowledged that the deaths of his son and his mother, who passed away just one day earlier, were God’s will, a reality he and his family must accept. The governor also conveyed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, who reached out to him personally following the heartbreaking events, just as the First Lady had done. The Vice President’s wife led prayers for the grieving family and the state during the visit. Governor Namadi’s mother, Maryam Namadi, passed away on December 25 after a brief illness, while his son, Abdulwahab, tragically died in a car accident on December 26 at the age of 24. This version of the blog post incorporates Rank Math’s SEO guidelines, including a focus keyword, image keyphrase, and appropriate tags, while also adjusting the phrasing for a fresh perspective. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
