NDC STATEMENT ON COURT RULING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDC STATEMENT ON COURT RULING Our attention has been drawn to a ruling by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja this morning, wherein His Lordship, Honourable Justice Isah Dashen, gave a ruling on an application filed by an unregistered association known as Peace Movement Party. The public knows that by December 2025, the Nigeria Democratic Congress  as an association complained of INEC’s refusal to register us as a political party, whereupon we proceeded to the Federal High Court. The Federal High Court upheld our constitutional right to freedom of association under the Constitution and compelled INEC to register us, which INEC did. Since then, we have started political activities, embarked on the registration of members, held congresses from ward to national levels, held conventions, and concluded primaries to all offices following INEC’s timetable. We have been fully participating in all INEC activities without let or hindrance. NDC also fielded candidates, and fully pa...

TINUBU'S TAX REFORM BILLS NOT WITHDRAWN, SENATE UNMOVED BY INTIMIDATION- AKPABIO. (PHOTO).


 Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Unmoved by Intimidation – Akpabio


The Nigerian Senate has rejected reports that the Tax Reform Bills were suspended during its Wednesday plenary, clarifying that the bills are still active and under consideration.


Senate President Akpabio emphasized that the Tax Reform Bills, being executive bills, have not been withdrawn by the Senate. He made this statement in response to a point of order raised by Senate Leader Michael Bamidele Opeyemi, who expressed concerns over misleading media reports regarding the status of the bills.


Opeyemi criticized a news report on Arise Television, which suggested that the Senate had suspended the consideration of the tax bills. The report even quoted Nasarawa State's governor as expressing satisfaction that the bills were "withdrawn." Opeyemi, addressing the issue, noted that the media misrepresentation implied confusion among senators, claiming that suspension was the only course of action.


In response, Opeyemi reaffirmed that senators understand the legislative process and that any attempts to intimidate the Senate would be undemocratic. He stated, “We cannot be bullied into adopting a certain procedure,” adding that the bills are still being considered and that the Senate remains open to discussions and negotiations. He stressed that the executive bills can only be withdrawn by the executive, and there is no reason to do so, as they serve the public's interest.


The Senate President also praised Senator Abba Moro, the committee chairman, for initiating consultations immediately after the committee's formation. Moro has set up meetings to begin public hearings on the bills as soon as possible.


Both Akpabio and Opeyemi assured that the bills have not been suspended or withdrawn, and their consideration continues in the Senate. Further legislative actions are planned, with the bills having already passed their second reading.

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