The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has summoned an emergency meeting in Abuja to deliberate and reach a decision on the continued stay o
f the Director General of the Department of State Services , Yusuf Bichi, in office in view of his recent activities, which allegedly undermined President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise of free and fair general elections.
The opposition leaders, in a statement by its Steering Committee Secretary, High Chief Peter Ameh, expressed worry over alleged repeated involvement of the DSS DG in activities, which they said threatened the very hope for credible elections starting with the numerous alleged legal attacks and plot to force INEC Chairman, Prof.
The Coalition further expressed concerns over the attack and assault on Opposition candidates especially the physical attack and detention of NNPP governorship candidate in Kano State, Abba Yusuf, allegedly on the orders of the DSS DG’s wife, Aisha, and use of DSS officials to stop him from boarding an aircraft, the failed assassination attempt on the opposition spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, and failed move to frame him for arson to cover the voter register fraud tagged Omuma Magic...
CUPP said, “the recent aggressive unwarranted behavior of DSS operatives is becoming a huge source of concern. Over the weeks DSS operatives have deviated from their mandate and resolved to hunt individuals carrying out their constitutionally recognized duties.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2023: Zamfara Anti-Thuggery Committee established to intimidate opposition - PDP chairman, LuggaThe Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the State Anti-Thuggery Committee was established to intimidate its
Read more »
Benin elects lawmakers, with opposition allowed to stand | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsBenin voted for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand in the legislative elections for the first time in four years under President Patrice Talon.
Read more »
Buhari and Emefiele’s monetary policy disasterThe economic challenges and strong headwinds facing Nigeria have not been properly addressed by political parties and candidates. For anyone with a deep understanding of the challenges of an economy that is tottering on bankruptcy, the postulations and promises of the candidates and their political parties are confounding. This discourse reviews a critical issue in the economy in the area of monetary policy and ends with questions on how presidential candidates will deal with the challenge.
Read more »
Nigerian Electoral Commission, INEC Releases Final List Of Presidential, National Assembly Candidates For February 25 Elections | Sahara ReportersThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of presidential and National Assembly (NASS) candidates of all the political parties contesting the February 25 elections in Nigeria. The published list contains the names of candidates validly nominated for national elections at the close of the parties’ primaries and the period earmarked for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates.
Read more »
Power-drunk Wife Of Nigerian Secret Police, DSS Director-General Orders Arrest Of Kano NNPP Gov Candidate, Killing Of His Aide For Filming Assault At Kano Airport | Sahara ReportersAisha Bichi, the wife of Yusuf Bichi, the director-general of the State Security Service (SSS), also known as (DSS), has ordered the arrest of Abba Yusuf, the New Nigeria Peoples Party governorship candidate in Kano. Yusuf was also barred from boarding a Max Air flight from Kano to Abuja on Sunday night, Daily Nigerian has reported.
Read more »
CBN Gov, INEC Chair’s Removal Would’ve Derailed Buhari’s Effort For 2023 Polls – ACJHRA civil society organisation (CSO), African Center for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has said that if the Department of Security Services (DSS) ha
Read more »