Niger coup: I’m shocked, but happy Tinubu already dealing with matter – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed shock over the coup d’etat that toppled President Mohammed Bazoum in ex-Niger Republic.
The former President, however said he was happy that President Bola Tinubu is already dealing with the development to reverse the coup.
Buhari stated this in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Friday.
The former Nigerian leader said he has confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to resolve the crisis.
Buhari assured the people that Tinubu would be able to reverse the situation and ensure the safety of Bazoum and his family.
He stated, “As to be expected, I, like millions of other Nigerians, am shocked by the latest turn of events in Niger Republic.
“Concerns have been raised about the fate of democracy as a system of government in the country and in the wider sub-region, and equally so, about the safety of President Mohammed Bazoum and his family.
“I and my family are as much concerned about these as is everyone else.
“It is heartening to note that the ECOWAS, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is already dealing effectively with the matter.”
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Tinubu to host ECOWAS meeting on Sunday over Niger coup
President Bola Tinubu is expected to host a special meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, over the recent military coup in Niger.
Dele Alake, special adviser to Tinubu on special duties, communications and strategy, announced the development in a statement on Friday.
TheCable reported how Amadou Abdramane, a colonel-major, announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office in a late-night address on Wednesday.
Abdramane dissolved the country’s constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the borders.
Buhari rejoices with ‘trusted ally’, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, at 60
President Bola Tinubu has sent special felicitations to his long-term political associate and trusted ally, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on the occasion of his 60th birthday on July 29, 2023.
Senator Bamidele, Senate Leader and the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central constituency served as Commissioner in the Tinubu administration in Lagos State.
Describing Bamidele who first served with him as a legislative aide in 1992 when he was the Senator representing Lagos West as a trusted ally and confidant, President Tinubu, in a release issued on Friday by the Director of Information at the State House, Abuja, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, praised him for his loyalty and dedication to progressive politics and years of promoting the welfare of the people as Students’ Union leader, activist, legal practitioner and an outstanding politician.
The President said: “I use the opportunity of the 60th birthday of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele to thank God for His grace upon his life and the mercy he received to be alive, and to be in such an exalted position.
“Senator Bamidele is one of my closest allies and protégé who has risen to national prominence on the back of his steadfastness, loyalty, commitment to progressive politics and hardwork in the promotion of the welfare of the people.
“I know of Senator Bamidele’s sense of duty and extraordinary talent having worked with him for many years. His passion, energy and dedication has continued to propel him and will continue to serve him into a greater future.
“I join family, friends and well-wishers in wishing the Senate Leader many happy returns, good health and God’s guidance”.
‘Terrorism’: Court refuses bail application of chief who threatened to bring IPOB to Lagos
A Lagos high court at Tafawa Balewa Square has refused to grant bail to Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze of Ajao estate in the state.
Nwajagu is standing trial on a nine-count charge bordering on an attempt to commit terrorism, financing terrorism, participating in terrorism and meeting to support a proscribed entity.
Nwajagu was arrested by the police after a video where he made an “inciting statement” surfaced online.
In the clip, Nwajagu said Igbo indigenes in Lagos must recruit members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to defend their properties from looters.
The Igbo chief pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him by the state government.
On July 25, he applied for bail on medical grounds through E.C. Obiagu, his counsel.
Obiagu had told the court that the defendant is a widower with six children, therefore, he would not jump bail.
But Jonathan Ogunsanya, prosecution counsel, asked the court to refuse the bail application.
Delivering judgement on Friday, Yetunde Adesanya, the judge, said the court is constrained to refuse Nwajagu’s bail application based on the seriousness of the alleged offence and the severity of its punishment.
“Based on the seriousness of the offence, the severity of the punishment and the proof of evidence before the court, the court is constrained to refuse the bail application,” she said.
“The application for accelerated hearing is hereby granted.”
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