Mbadi Questions New Uhuru Kenyatta Deal
22 Jul
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Mbadi Questions New Uhuru Kenyatta Deal

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Politics tamfitronics A faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is expressing profound scepticism about former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent political overtures, questioning his intentions and the feasibility of his proposed deal with Raila Odinga.John Mbadi, the ODM Chairman, has emerged as a prominent critic, openly challenging the sincerity and timing of Kenyatta’s new political plan.“I am not persuaded that Uhuru means well for us now. If he wanted to give us leadership, he would have given us leadership in 2022. Some of us today would be Cabinet ministers; I would not be a nominated member of parliament,” Mbadi remarked.As Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms large in Kenya's opposition politics, Raila’s footsoldiers have expressed a deep sense of missed opportunities and betrayal. ...
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Tinubu’s LG autonomy gamble
22 Jul
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Tinubu’s LG autonomy gamble

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Politics tamfitronics By abiodun KOMOLAFE“Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives.” – Eric GarcettiAt last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised!Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory, ordering 20.6% of the federation account allocation to be paid directly to LG accounts, as constitutionally mandated! But how did Nigeria descend to this point? It’s clear that most state governors sought to control LGs by appointing their herds and apparatchiks as council chairmen, thus disregarding elections. President Bola Tinubu deserves the highest praise imaginable for taking bold action.In Nigeria, state governors have historically been reluctant to grant fiscal autonomy to the LGs for the obvious reasons of political power play, fear of reduced revenue, patronage and clientelism,...
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Wike’s Men Lose as Court Refuses to Stop Fubara From Spending Rivers State Funds
22 Jul
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Wike’s Men Lose as Court Refuses to Stop Fubara From Spending Rivers State Funds

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Politics tamfitronics A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a bid to halt all expenditures by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly. The assembly, loyal to Fubara’s predecessor, Nyesom Wike, sought to restrain Fubara from accessing state funds.The legal battle is part of a larger struggle for control of the political structure in Rivers State between Fubara and Wike, erstwhile allies turned rivals.Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on July 17, ordered the plaintiffs to put all defendants on notice and granted permission to serve the 5th to 10th defendants with court processes by substituted means, including publication in a national newspaper.The defendants include Fubara, the Accountant-General of Rivers, Rivers Independent Electoral Commission, the Chief Judge of Rivers, and...
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Kamala Harris’ opinion on politics in Florida
22 Jul
Politics

Kamala Harris’ opinion on politics in Florida

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Politics tamfitronics Harris visited Jacksonville twice in the past 12 months, speaking her mind about policies under Gov. Ron DeSantis’s tenure.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would be backing out of his run for reelection. The Democratic Party has not decided on a nominee yet, or announced how that nominee will be chosen. However, Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.Harris has visited Jacksonville twice over the past twelve months and has been outspoken about Florida’s politics.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already come out with criticism against Harris, writing on X: “Kamala Harris was complicit in a massive coverup to hide and deny the fact that Joe Biden was not capable of discharging the duties of the office. She also was the the border czar during the worst border crisis in...
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