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[islamtics @islamtics]

🕌 Last Friday of Islamic Year 1447 🕌
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[Paul Ibe @omonlakiki]

PRESS RELEASE

Atiku calls for declaration of emergency on security
*Says attacks on schools may cripple education, stall development

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attacks are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but crippling the country's education.

Atiku raised the concern on Wednesday following the latest attack on Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State in which three persons, including the Vice Principal of the school, and two others were killed while several students were abducted.

Recall that a total of not less than 90 school children were on May 15 abducted in Oriire, Oyo State and Mussa, Borno State and the principal in the Oriire school beheaded.

The ADC presidential candidate in the 2027 election is worried that there is a pattern in these attacks aimed at crippling our education sector and consequently stalling our development strides.

The former Vice President therefore, calls for the declaration of emergency on security in Nigeria. He, however, noted that the envisaged state of emergency on security does not include the suspension of elected officials of states.

According to the Waziri Adamawa, the latest attack on a school in Kogi State is a direct threat to education and a colossal national embarrassment that demands urgent and drastic action.

"It is high time the Federal Government declared a statement of emergency to empower commanders with more freedom to act decisively and proactively with these monsters in the county," Atiku said.

"I am not in any way calling for the removal of elected officials, but rather advocating for commanders to have freer hand to protect their battlefield decisions from political interference."
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The ADC Presidential candidate explained that "Nigeria is facing worsening insecurity that demands extraordinary measures, including state of emergency.

"Learning can only take place in a safe environment and terrorist attacks on schools are increasingly making our schools dangerous places. Worse still, the anxiety and trauma that follow terrorist attacks on schools will inevitably make the school environment unsafe for both students and teachers.

"Under no circumstances, should we allow terrorists or bandits to destroy our way of life and stop our children from going to school."

The former Vice President added that "a terrorist attack on one one school is a threat to schools elsewhere across the country because of its domino-effect."

As part of the drastic measures to address these security challenges, Atiku advocated the establishment of national guards made up of retired veterans to complement the efforts of our military and police that are clearly overstretched and under-manned."

He also called for improved human intelligence on terrorist movements and greater community vigilance, explaining that "our communities have a great role to play in information sharing and eternal vigilance."

Signed:
Atiku Media Office
Abuja
10 June, 2026.
Photo illustration is from the archives.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Today, I celebrate a distinguished statesman and committed democrat, Chief Ralph Nwosu, on the occasion of his birthday.

Chief Nwosu’s years of service to our nation’s democratic journey have been defined by resilience, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in the power of institutions over individuals. His role in facilitating a seamless transition that ushered in the David Mark-led leadership of the coalition ADC reflected rare statesmanship, maturity, and a deep commitment to the collective aspirations of the party and the nation. It takes exceptional character to place the progress of an institution above personal considerations.

As you mark another year, I pray that Almighty God grants you good health, wisdom, strength, and many more years of impactful service to Nigeria. May history remember your contributions kindly, and may the seeds you have sown in the pursuit of a stronger democracy continue to bear fruit for generations to come.

Happy Birthday, Chief Ralph Nwosu. Wishing you joy, peace, and abundant blessings. -AA

[Henry Seriake Dickson @iamHSDickson]

I will be on PrimeTime on Arise Tv at 8:00pm today. Tune in to follow the program.

[islamtics @islamtics]

Alhamdulillah for another chance, another day.

[Abba @abba_pdp]

@Atiku_MV Gashinan mun gani anan

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I am elated at reports of the rescue of 360 persons who were abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State.

Even as this brings to an end the ordeal of the abductees and the anguish of their loved ones since they were abducted in March, we are still faced with threats from terrorism and banditry attacks.

I acknowledge the role of the military and all other security agencies that were involved in the safe rescue of the Ngoshe abductees.

I am confident that if provided with the necessary tools and much-needed political leadership, the military will bring to an end the nearly two decades of insurgency.

Even as we savour this rescue, I urge the government and the military to intensify efforts to rescue nearly 100 school children and teachers abducted in Oriire, Oyo State and Mussa, Borno State and all other Nigerians still in the custody of terrorists and bandits.

More importantly, I call for a rejig of our security architecture that places emphasis on intelligence, technology and preemptive actions that nips in the bud terrorist and banditry attacks before they are carried out. -AA

[Dele Momodu Ovation @DeleMomodu]

TIME FOR NATIONAL RECONCILIATION, RE-ORIENTATION & RECONSTRUCTION

The 2027 Presidential election is expected to be a major fight between PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU and his biggest challenger, ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR. It promises to be the battle of the Tians. A third force, hopefully, may show up, like it did in 2023, but not with enough fire power and tenacity to upstage, and obliterate, the two elder statesmen.
This is why it has become pertinent, and urgent, for our dear party ADC to change the traditional way of playing politics by becoming a link between the old and modern, conservative and cosmopolitan tendencies, veteran politicians and technocrats in government. There's no better combination than this duo, assuring of a colorful blend. The North and the South will reunite in a game of ethnic & religious rivalries.
The present combustive tensions, and absolute chaos, cannot be allowed to continue. It will consume all of us.
The time has come to retrace our steps and return to the days of robust ideas, ideologies and inspirational figures. Our founding fathers such as Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, The Sardauna Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and others, tried their best, even if they were not perfect. Today, we've completely derailed from the legacies they bequeathed to us. The politics of gansterism has become unbearably malignant in our nation. This is the type of strong bridge we need between the North and the South.
We must act before it is too late...
AARE DELE MOMODU

[Dailydhoz:🩶 @DailyDhoz]

What’s really stopping you...?😌

[Umar Muhammad Yakubu. @Bhinumhar001]

Kano 2027: Gawuna moves to dump Kwankwaso, NDC as ADC offers guber ticket, campaign funding...

It’s over for Obi and Kwankwaso now 😂

[Paul Ibe @omonlakiki]

Frame 1 is @atiku's visit to IDP Camp in Bukuru, Plateau, North Central; Framework 2 is his spending time with IDP's in Yola, Adamawa, North East; Frames 3 & 4 is his visit to those impacted by floods in Yenogoa, Bayelsa, South South.

[Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris @KafinHausaa]

H.E. Atiku Abubakar GCON, met with Dr. Dele Momodu at his residence in Abuja.

[Adamu Atiku A @AdamuAtikuA]

Today, I pay tribute to a woman whose influence on my life cannot be measured in words, my mother.

Her strength built foundations, her prayers opened doors, and her sacrifices made many of my achievements possible.

As the years have gone by, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the depth of her sacrifices, the wisdom of her guidance, and the strength of her character. Many of the values that have shaped my outlook on life and guided my journey were first learned from her.

For all she has done, and for all she continues to be, I remain profoundly grateful.

As she celebrates another year today, I thank Almighty God for the gift of her life and pray that He grants her continued good health, peace of mind, happiness, and many more years of grace, fulfilment, and divine blessings.

Happy Birthday to an exceptional mother, a pillar of strength, and a truly remarkable woman.

[Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 @emmaikumeh]

BREAKING: The meeting of Kaduna State governorship candidates under Atiku Abubakar has been concluded, focused on unity to unseat the APC government in Kaduna State. Further details will follow.

[Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru @IsaAshiruKudan]

Together, we move. Together, we organize. Together, we win. ADC Kaduna.
Earlier today, alongside my fellow ADC Gubernatorial Candidates, we had the privilege of meeting with our Presidential Candidate, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON.
#AriseAndShine

[Paul Ibe @omonlakiki]

In April, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, was exposed in a web of digital imprints that allegedly suggested that he may have operated a partisan X (formerly Twitter) account. That account had made political comments and celebrated victory of the ruling APC.

Before we could spell Amupitan, INEC released a statement clearing its Chairman of any involvement. The electoral umpire predicated the so-called clearance on an internal review and forensic digital investigation by an "independent" cybersecurity expert.

Many Nigerians had questioned (and still continue to question) the validity of the clearance considering that Amupitan's INEC was a Judge in its own case. The probe was commissioned and paid for by INEC itself, meaning that the process lacked true impartiality. Moreover, INEC did not publicly disclose the identity of the independent cybersecurity firm or individuals who conducted the investigation. Truth be told, there was nothing independent about the independent investigation of the allegation of partisanship against Amupitan. Add that to the role of Amupitan in removing the names of the David Mark-led exco of the @ADCNig from the @inecnigeria portal, then you will come to the inevitable conclusion that Amupitan remains a danger to the opposition parties.

And now, with the 2027 elections just about 8 months away, Lere Olayinka, aide to Nyesom Wike, Tinubu’s Man Friday and Fixer is at the centre of a storm over allegations that he may have worked with yet-to-be identified INEC officials to illegally obtain data of a prospective aspirant in the NDC primaries. We are hearing that Lere had been grilled by the Nigerian Police. Knowing the modus operandi of Wike and the Tinubu-led administration, the aide of the FCT Minister may have been served grilled chicken and chips and not "grilled" contrary to media reports.

If we do not get to the bottom of this alleged criminal breach of data, we may be inadvertently be enabling what may turn out to be a large scale breach of data in the 2027 elections. We must never forget that data is life.

We are dealing with an INEC Chairman who is suspected to be partisan. When you add that to the #LereOlayinkaINECDataGate, which may actually be a dress rehearsal, what you may have is a scenario that may be worse than the enabled glitch of the 2023 election, which targeted only the results of the presidential election.

Prof. Joash Amupitan may have strategically removed himself from public consciousness, but everything still points in the direction that the current Chairman of INEC carries a lot of baggage that will make him bad for the 2027 General Elections.

[Sani Suleman Isah @sani_suleman_]

Five Kaduna State gubernatorial candidates from the ADC party are currently holding a meeting with Atiku Abubakar to determine their final stance.

[M @HaoYu3288]

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[Zagazola @ZagazOlaMakama]

The police have also arrested this Nigerian who made an alarming post about Abuja’s security, spreading fear among citizens.

Stop Fake News

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

It was my pleasure hosting the African Democratic Congress North East leaders at my residence in Abuja following the appointment of Daniel Bwala (Talban Adamawa) from Adamawa State as the party’s North East Vice Chairman.

I am even more grateful to hear that the visit was aimed at honouring my contributions to the growth of the party. Thank you very much indeed for the gesture - AA