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2023: Plateau Police Command warns officers to shun unprofessional conduct

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February 25, 2023

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The Plateau State Police Command has warned its personnel to shun corrupt practices, unprofessional conduct, and other sharp practices in the discharge of their duties during Saturday’s presidential elections.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Security in the state, Mamman Dauda, gave the warning at a news conference Friday in Jos.

He said any personnel found wanting would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Dauda said that the command would not spare any act that would tarnish its good image.

”It is expected of us as security agents to ensure that the security of lives and property, voters and electoral officials are properly protected.

”Let me sound this warning that on no account should any of you engage in any form of corrupt practices.

”You have been taught on several occasions to shun corruption and be professional during this election and beyond.

”If you are caught engaging in such act, you will be severely dealt with according to the laid-down principles of the law,”he said.

Dauda stated that security personnel would not intimidate any law abiding citizen during the polls.

He advised residents without the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to stay away from elections venues.

The commissioner also advised residents of Plateau, particularly eligible voters to be law abiding and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner.

Dauda promised to deal with any religious and traditional leader making unguarded political utterances capable of throwing the state into chaos.

He called on politicians to play the game according to the provision of the Electoral Act, adding that any politician caught would be prosecuted not minding his or her status.

The commissioner urged residents of the state to cooperate and support the police and other security agencies, towards peaceful and credible elections in the state.

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ADC raises alarm over alleged membership forgery in Zamfara

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June 17, 2026

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Supporters and members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Anka and Talata Mafara Local Government Areas of Zamfara State have alleged attempts to manipulate the party’s membership records and card numbers ahead of internal political activities.
The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau by Nura Rabiu Cibiki, Director of Media and Strategy, Campaign and Mobilisation Committee for Abdulrahaman Yahaya, an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency.

The group warned against any attempt to alter or duplicate legitimate membership figures, saying such actions could deepen tensions within the party in the constituency.

“We strongly oppose any move to manipulate or duplicate legitimate membership figures, warning that such actions would only worsen existing tensions within the party and the Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency,” the statement said.

The supporters maintained that ADC members in Anka and Talata Mafara were aware of the party’s authentic membership strength and were prepared to protect the integrity of the party’s records.

The statement added that while justice may be delayed, the truth could not be denied.

Meanwhile, Yahaya has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Gusau challenging alleged irregularities in the party’s primary election process in the constituency.

The court has fixed June 23, 2026, for mention of the case.

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Supreme Court Upholds APP’s Registration, Ends Deregistration Battle Ahead of 2027 Elections

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June 17, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Supreme Court has brought an end to the legal dispute over the status of the Action Peoples Party (APP), affirming that the party remains duly registered and eligible to take part in the 2027 general elections.

The apex court struck out Appeal No. SC/CV/248/2026 after the appellant, Mr Blessing Elujiuba, voluntarily withdrew the case, bringing the challenge to a close.

This decision leaves intact earlier judgments delivered by both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had upheld the party’s legal recognition.

The ruling was delivered on May 12, 2026, by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Inyang Okoro, who noted that the matter was withdrawn without objection from other parties.

The court subsequently dismissed the appeal following its withdrawal, formally ending the proceedings at the apex level of the judiciary.

The case involved the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Action Peoples Party (APP), and the party’s National Chairman, Uche Kingsley Nnadi.

The initial legal action had sought to force INEC to remove APP from its register on the allegation that it failed to meet constitutional requirements under Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution.

However, earlier rulings had found that APP met the necessary legal conditions for continued registration, citing evidence of electoral participation and victories at local government level.

The courts also upheld the interpretation that fulfilling any of the conditions outlined in Section 225A is sufficient for a political party to retain its registration status.

With all tiers of the judiciary aligned in its favour, APP’s legal standing remains intact, clearing the party to continue preparations for the 2027 elections without any outstanding court challenge.

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