Supporters of Senator I. D. Gyang have called for a review of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election results in Plateau North, alleging irregularities in the conduct of the exercise.

In a statement issued by the Director General of the I. D. Gyang Campaign Council, Comrade Lot Adas, the group expressed concern over what it described as a lack of transparency in the primary process.

The statement claimed that the outcome of the exercise did not reflect the wishes of party members, insisting that credible internal democracy must be upheld to preserve trust within the APC.

According to the group, party strength is rooted in grassroots participation, warning that any process that sidelines members’ votes could weaken unity and confidence in the party structure.

It further alleged that the Plateau North senatorial primary was not conducted in a manner consistent with due process, describing the results as unacceptable to many stakeholders within the constituency.

The supporters urged the APC leadership to ensure fairness and justice by reviewing the conduct and outcome of the primaries in line with party guidelines and democratic principles.

They also referenced ongoing considerations by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), expressing hope that the leadership would take corrective action after reviewing reports from relevant committees.

While calling for a review, the group appealed to party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful, stressing that their demand is rooted in fairness, equity, and respect for internal democracy.

The statement reaffirmed commitment to the unity and progress of the APC in Plateau North, while insisting that only a credible and transparent process can strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

Signed:
Comrade Lot Adas
Director General, I. D. Gyang Campaign Council

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—When Dr. Aminu Maida took the helm at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in October 2023, he stepped into a challenging landscape marked by soaring operational costs and stubborn infrastructure gaps.

Yet, over the past few years, the commission has successfully turned these hurdles into stepping stones, steering Nigeria’s telecommunications sector toward a new era of steady growth and digital inclusion.

At the heart of the NCC’s recent success is a massive push to bring reliable phone and internet access to everyday Nigerians, especially those in rural and underserved communities.

By 2025, these deliberate efforts pushed the country’s internet broadband penetration rate to an impressive 48.81 percent, while teledensity—the percentage of the population with telephone connections—reached 79.65 percent.

Industry experts note that this rapid expansion didn’t happen by accident; it is the direct result of the regulatory stability and clear, reliable policy direction the NCC has established.Beyond simply expanding networks, the commission has taken aggressive steps to protect them.

In a major victory for the industry, the NCC actively championed a Presidential Executive Order that officially designates telecom facilities as Critical National Infrastructure.

This critical legal shield gives the government the teeth to fight back against the theft, vandalism, and sabotage that have long plagued network operators, disrupted daily services, and driven up business expenses.

Financially, the NCC has proven to be a vital engine for the nation’s economy. In the 2024 fiscal year alone, the commission generated roughly N195.8 billion through spectrum fees, operating licenses, and other regulatory revenues.

Proving its commitment to national development, the NCC sent more than N111 billion of those earnings straight into the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund.

Looking toward the future, the NCC is also reshaping how technology businesses operate in Nigeria. The commission has introduced discussions for a fresh General Authorisation Framework alongside updated licensing systems. This modern approach is designed to cut through red tape for tech startups, welcome innovative business models, and make it much easier to deploy next-generation digital tools.

Ultimately, the NCC has managed a delicate balancing act. Even while navigating tough economic pressures like inflation and rising business expenses, the commission has successfully maintained investor confidence through open, transparent communication with network operators.

At the same time, it has kept its focus squarely on everyday citizens by strictly monitoring service quality and creating tools that help ordinary phone subscribers check network performance, ensuring that Nigeria’s digital future remains both strong and consumer-friendly.

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