OTTI'S RE-ELECTION CLAIM BY SEN. ORJI KALU IS WISHFUL THINKING, NOT POLITICAL REALITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE Otti's Re-election Claim By Sen. Orji Kalu Is Wishful Thinking, Not Political Reality. The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress wishes to categorically dissociate itself from the comments credited to one of our respected leaders and serving Senator, His Excellency, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, suggesting that the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti of the Labour Party, will be re-elected in 2027. While His Excellency, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is entitled to his personal opinion as guaranteed by the Constitution, we wish to make it abundantly clear that his remarks do not represent the position, aspirations, or official stand of the APC in Abia State. As a party, we consider the statement as very unfortunate and at variance with the collective resolve of our members and teeming supporters who are working tirelessly to rescue Abia State from a government built on propaganda rather than measurable performance. The APC in Abia state remains united, focused, and...

PRESIDENT TINUBU GRANTS CGC ADENIYI A SIX-MONTH TENURE EXTENSION. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE


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President Tinubu grants CGC Adeniyi a six-month tenure extension


President Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale  Adeniyi.


As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi's first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026.


The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027,  is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.


During the transition period, Adeniyi, working with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, will ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years.


Adeniyi joined the Customs Service after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s. 


He rose through the ranks, becoming deputy comptroller in 2012, comptroller in 2017, assistant comptroller general in 2020, acting deputy comptroller-general in January 2023, before his appointment by President Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General. 


Bayo Onanuga,

Special Adviser to the President,

(Information and Strategy)

June 19, 2026

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