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SDP crisis: Why court adjourned criminal case against Gabam – Gombe

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June 17, 2026

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National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Prof. Sodiq Abubakar, has explained why a Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, adjourned the party’s criminal case against its former national chairman, Shehu Gabam, till July 20th, 2026.

In an interview with a journalist after the hearing on Wednesday, Gombe said the court adjourned over the party’s inability to provide key evidence to the case.

He stated the party’s leadership applied to a Nigerian bank for its statement, which had not been provided.

According to him, the party had to use the court registry to subpoena the bank to provide the bank statement within a week.

“The case has been adjourned to 20th July next month as a result of our inability to lay our hands on one of the key documents that are going to be tendered for the case, which is the bank statement.

“We applied to the bank, and the bank was not able to give us the document, which is the bank statement.

“So thereafter, we have to go through the registry of the court to subpoena the bank for the bank to bring the said document by itself. The bank said because it’s involved a lot of, you know, pages, the document is bulky, so they need time, and they have to stamp it after getting the approval from the headquarters, so they asked for one week before they would be able to lay that document for us.

“As a result of that, we informed the court and the court tried to ask us to keep the date, and now the date has been adjourned to the 20th of next month for continuation of the hearing,” he said.

Recall that Gabam was arraigned in May 2026 in the suit numbered DCC/10/2026 over financial misappropriation amounting to N35 million during his time as the party’s national chairman.

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DEMOCRACY DAY GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM CHIEF DR MOSES NWAN

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June 17, 2026

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As we commemorate the 2026 Democracy Day, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating the enduring values of freedom, justice, participation, and good governance that form the foundation of our democratic journey.

For us in Plateau State, this occasion is a reminder that democracy thrives when leaders remain accountable to the people and when citizens continue to play active roles in building a peaceful, united, and prosperous society. While challenges remain, our collective resolve to strengthen democratic institutions, promote inclusiveness, and advance sustainable development must never waver.

I commend His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the judiciary, the legislature, traditional institutions, security agencies, and all citizens who continue to contribute to the progress and stability of our dear state. Together, we are laying the foundation for a Plateau that works for everyone.

As we celebrate June 12, let us renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy and continue to work hand in hand for the common good of our people.

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2027: Nigeria’s presidency not for elderly – SDP’s Adebayo

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June 17, 2026

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Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, had said that Nigeria’s presidency is not for elderly people.

Adebayo made the assertion in an interview programme on Symfoni TV, aired on Wednesday.

He likened Nigerian presidency to football, noting that no one could play football very well at the age of 80 years.

“I’m not being an ageist but Nigeria’s presidency is not a place for elderly people, because however much you are passionate and you love football, you cannot join Super Eagles at the age of 80 years.

“The President of Nigeria needs as much stamina as a coach or captain of the Super Eagles. So, I don’t think that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s only way to serve Nigeria is to be president.

“Late former President Muhammadu Buhari himself said, when he was elected in 2015, that he wished he had gotten the position when he was younger,” Adebayo said.