PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP   President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.   The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.   The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.   "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."   “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...

SERAP CONDEMNS PROPOSED BILL TO JAIL NON-VOTERS, URGES REJECTION. (PHOTO).


 

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a bill proposing a six-month jail term or N100,000 fine for eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections.¹


In a letter dated March 29, 2025, SERAP described the bill as "oppressive" and a violation of citizens' rights under the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights laws. The organization argued that jailing citizens for not voting would be inconsistent with the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights obligations.


SERAP also emphasized that the right to vote includes the right not to vote, and citizens must be free to decide whether to participate in elections. Instead of criminalizing voter apathy, SERAP recommended that the National Assembly prioritize electoral reforms, such as removing constitutional immunity for state governors and their deputies who commit electoral offenses.


Additionally, SERAP called for amendments to enhance voter registration processes through technology and secure voting mechanisms. The organization warned that it would consider legal action if the bill is passed into law.

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