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Religious gatherings are meant to promote peace, unity, love and good moral values in society. Prayer, in particular, is expected to bring comfort, hope and encouragement to people. However, the use of inciting or provocative statements by some religious preachers during prayers is becoming a matter of concern.

Religious preachers have a strong influence on their followers because many people trust and respect their words. Therefore, statements made during prayers can have a significant effect on the way people think and behave. When a preacher uses words that encourage hatred, discrimination, violence or hostility towards another person or group, such statements can create unnecessary tension in society.

Nigeria is a country with people from different religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Although citizens may belong to different faiths, they share the same communities, schools, workplaces and public spaces. Religious leaders therefore have an important responsibility to promote peaceful coexistence rather than deepen divisions.

Prayer should not be used as an opportunity to attack individuals, political opponents, other religious groups or members of the community. Even when a preacher disagrees with someone or criticises a particular situation, such criticism should be expressed responsibly and without encouraging followers to hate or harm others.

Religious leaders can use their platforms to encourage their followers to be patient, law-abiding and respectful of other people. They can speak against corruption, injustice, insecurity, poverty and other social problems while still using language that promotes peace and constructive action.

Religious freedom is important, but it should be exercised with a sense of responsibility. Preachers should remember that their words can either calm a troubled society or increase tension.

Prayer should be a source of hope, healing and peace. Our religious preachers should therefore avoid inciting statements in prayers and instead use their voices to promote love, tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence.

Oshikoya Maria Oluwatoyin is a student of Arise Polytechnic Ibadan.

The Federal Government has announced the completion and simultaneous commissioning of ultramodern diagnostic centres across 10 states of the country, with the aim of facilitating the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.

The disclosure was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, while speaking to Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, during a courtesy visit to the Governor’s Office on Monday.

The Coordinating Minister explained that, ‘The reason for our visit, we’re starting in Bauchi today, but we have 10 major health infrastructure projects carried out through Med-Serv, through NSIA, by the Federal Government, all across Nigeria. Two years ago, we laid the foundation for the first one here in Bauchi, a world-class radiodiagnostic centre, and two years later, that facility has been completed, and all the 10 facilities all over Nigeria have been completed.’

Ali Pate added, ‘This marks the largest expansion of health infrastructure and equipment in Nigeria’s history. Beyond the 10 radiodiagnostic centres, there are also three world-class cancer centres that have been completed. So we’re here to kick off by commissioning the world-class diagnostic centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital here in Bauchi, and then we’ll proceed to Oyo State, in Ibadan, to commission the second one, and eight others are already completed all over Nigeria.

‘According to him, ‘This marks a giant step in the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revamp Nigeria’s health sector with world-class diagnostic materials, infrastructure and equipment for services to Nigerians, as well as high-quality hospital infrastructure for services, training and research.

‘So that’s the purpose, the main purpose, for our visit here in Bauchi, and we, as is the case, appreciate the collaboration between the Federal Government and states. I felt it necessary to come and acknowledge that before we go and commission the facility,’ he added.

The Coordinating Minister added, ‘But there’s a lot more good news coming behind this, because there are six major multi-specialty hospitals, one in each geopolitical zone, that are being prepared as part of the expansion of the footprint of the health sector in Nigeria.’

Also speaking, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said, ‘This is the commissioning of the Medsa Diagnostic Centre, a project the administration supported from groundbreaking through to completion. That project is a small picture of a larger point. The reforms we are pursuing nationally, stabilising the macro-economy, restoring investor confidence and strengthening our institutions, are not ends in themselves.

‘According to him, ‘They assist to make projects like the one we are commissioning today possible, and to make them repeatable in Bauchi State and across the country. None of this happens without willing partners at the state level. Your Excellency’s engagement on this project, and on the broader question of how Bauchi State participates in national growth, from agriculture to security to human capital, is exactly the kind of federal-state alignment our reform agenda depends on.’

He assured that, ‘We will continue to work with Bauchi State and with every state to turn macro-economic stability into tangible outcomes for our people: better healthcare, better infrastructure and a more productive economy.’

In his response, Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, said, ‘Today coincides, very pleasantly, with my life, because it’s a double barrel of goodwill and goodness: the day that I was born and the day when two erudite and most auspicious members of the Federal Cabinet visited us and brought goodies to our livelihood in Bauchi, and came to my office. And that is our Minister of Finance and our brother, the Minister of Health.’

He stressed, ‘We are always proud of this kind of partnership. We at the subnational level are always looking forward to the Federal Government bringing things, especially in the sectors that really augment our meagre resources.

‘And one of the first things that Mr President has done today, three years ago, I was part of the team that really flagged off this project, and it was done here in Bauchi. And coincidentally, we were in the opposition, and then after Bauchi was Oyo State, also an opposition state. That shows the kind of person, the pedigree, Mr President has as a statesman.’

He stressed that, ‘We don’t always just oppose and criticise for criticism’s sake. When we see good things, we say it. Mr President has done so well in so many aspects, especially this aspect of our own common livelihood in the areas of health and finance, because the states are getting more revenue now. And we are very grateful.’

‘You can see what we are doing with the revenue in the state. We are grateful that they are coming to us to augment what we are doing at the subnational level, especially in the area of health services. What you have done to establish high-quality health infrastructure is definitely going to provide the needed health facilities that are always absent in a state like Bauchi, where they are lacking, and sometimes affordability is very low because of the reality of our financial situation,’ he added.

Bala Mohammed added, ‘And this is going to really bring goodwill across the country, because you are going to do it in 10 other places, and I think they are being simultaneously launched as they were being flagged off about three years ago. Timelines that are respected and the delivery that is being made today, starting with Bauchi, on behalf of myself and all the subnationals, we are very grateful for the provision, for the equipping, what you have brought to us at the state level, at the state levels.’

According to him, ‘Definitely, more Nigerians, or all Nigerians, live at the state level. And so Mr President has a good vision to bring this kind of thing to us, and we assure you we have a very excellent relationship with the teaching hospital in Bauchi. The young man is doing very well. He’s always with us. There is no barrier in terms of the collaboration that we are doing with him, and that is what we are going to do.’

The Governor stressed, ‘We cannot play politics with health and education. We cannot play politics with services. We are very grateful to Mr President, and in that, I want to really affirm our gratitude to Mr President, because he has done so many things for us in Bauchi, especially in the areas of security.

‘He has just established two Army formations in Bauchi: one in Alkaleri and one in Tafawa Balewa. This is really going to make us very happy. The people of Bauchi are very proud of him. When we were almost overrun by bandits, nobody was coming to our care. I went to him, and he responded, in spite of my position as a member of the opposition. He sent a high-powered military contingent under the NSA, the military services and all the security organisations, removed all the over 100,000 people who were trying to destroy peace. And today, those who were displaced have returned to their places, and they have found this promising,’ he added.

He stressed, ‘We will never forget this. Both you and you are very, very close to Mr President. Tell him we will never forget this goodwill that he has done to us. We are very grateful. And of course, we are working very hard to make sure that we work with the military high command to ensure the speedy establishment of those battalions that he has brought to us in Bauchi, knowing our peculiar challenges.’

The Governor added, ‘As for all the things that the Minister of Finance has said, I agree with you. A lot of macro-economic stability is being established, and we will work together to make sure we educate Nigerians where there are areas that we think we can give our input. We may not have to go public, but we’ll tell you. If we tell you, it is not just because we don’t appreciate the other good things, which is 70 per cent that you are doing for us. But if there are 10 or 5 per cent information that we will give you to augment what you are doing, we do it because we are the same people, the common people of Nigeria.’

He concluded, ‘In the areas of health, the FG have done so much. You have established the University of Health in Bauchi. You have established Federal Medical Centres in Bauchi that were not there before. So as far as we are concerned, for what Mr President has done to this young man that we are very proud of, Professor Pate, we are always showing gratitude and appreciation. Before, thank you to other destinations, certainly.’

The common belief that sweat itself smells bad is completely false. Fresh sweat released by your skin is completely odorless. The offensive odor only develops when microscopic organisms living on your skin surface start feeding on particular components within your perspiration.

In this article, Tribune Online examines the biological roots of severe body odor and explores the clinical, science-backed natural routines necessary to stop it permanently.

The biological truth behind sweat and bacteria

The human body possesses two distinct varieties of sweat glands: eccrine glands and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands cover almost the entire body and secrete a clear, watery fluid mainly composed of water and common salt to help cool your skin when temperatures spike.

Apocrine glands, on the other hand, reside primarily in hair-dense zones like your armpits and groin. These glands release a thicker fluid loaded with proteins, fats, and lipids.

According to clinical reports from the Mayo Clinic, body odor arises when resident skin bacteria, particularly strains known as Staphylococcus hominis, break down these rich apocrine proteins into sulfurous chemical compounds called thioalcohols. These thioalcohols create the sharp, pungent scent people commonly identify as body odor.

Step one: Targeted antibacterial cleansing

Washing the body with regular perfumed beauty soaps only masks the problem temporarily. To stop odor at its foundation, you must drastically reduce the bacterial population living in odor-prone regions.

Switching to a mild antiseptic soap or a natural wash containing tea tree oil makes an immediate difference. Pure tea tree oil contains concentrated terpinen-4-ol, an organic compound celebrated in dermatological studies for weakening bacterial cell walls and arresting bacterial reproduction without stripping the skin raw.

When bathing, work the cleanser into a generous lather and allow it to sit on the armpits and groin for at least sixty seconds before rinsing. This contact time ensures the natural antibacterial agents actively disable odor-causing bacteria rather than washing away down the drain immediately.

Step two: Altering the skin pH with natural acids

Bacteria thrive exclusively in warm, neutral-to-alkaline environments. When skin stays slightly acidic, odor-producing microbes struggle to survive or metabolize sweat proteins effectively.

Applying diluted apple cider vinegar or witch hazel onto clean, dry skin acts as a natural biochemical shield. Pure apple cider vinegar contains mild acetic and malic acids that balance the natural acid mantle of the skin, bringing the surface pH down to an inhospitable zone for Staphylococcus.

Dab a small amount of diluted organic vinegar on a clean cotton pad and gently sweep it across the underarms after drying off from the shower. Allow the liquid to air-dry completely; the sharp vinegar aroma evaporates within minutes, leaving behind an invisible protective shield against microbial breakdown.

Step three: Moisture management with natural starches

Bacteria need sustained moisture to multiply and feast. In our warm and humid climate, moisture easily accumulates in skin folds and under synthetic fabrics.

Instead of relying on conventional commercial antiperspirants loaded with aluminum chlorohydrate, dusting the underarms with food-grade arrowroot powder or pure cornstarch keeps skin dry naturally. These pure starches absorb excess moisture without clogging pores or triggering painful inflammation in delicate armpit tissue.

For an extra layer of odor defense, mix arrowroot powder with a pinch of baking soda. Baking soda neutralizes acidic odor compounds immediately, though individuals with sensitive skin should use it sparingly to avoid minor irritation.

Step four: Fabric selection and wardrobe hygiene

Personal hygiene extends directly to what touches the skin daily. Man-made synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon do not absorb sweat, which forces moisture to remain trapped against the body and creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.

Natural fibers like 100% cotton and linen allow air to circulate freely around the torso, helping sweat evaporate rapidly before bacteria can start decomposing it.

Furthermore, bacteria embed themselves deeply within the weave of tight synthetic clothing. Washing garments with warm water and adding a splash of white vinegar to the rinse cycle sterilizes fabrics, ensuring yesterday’s bacterial colonies are not transferred right back onto freshly cleaned skin.

By addressing the bacterial breakdown of sweat rather than simply masking the scent with perfumes, you eliminate the true source of chronic body odor and maintain fresh, natural confidence throughout the day.

A March 2026 study published by Harvard Business Review found that certain patterns of AI use can contribute to cognitive fatigue, with workers reporting symptoms including mental fog, difficulty concentrating, slower decision-making and headaches.

The study, conducted by researchers from Boston Consulting Group and other institutions, surveyed 1,488 full-time workers in the United States.

What is AI brain fry?

The researchers describe AI brain fry as mental fatigue that occurs when people use or oversee AI tools beyond what their cognitive capacity can comfortably handle.

The problem is not necessarily asking an AI tool to draft an email, summarise a document or generate ideas.

Instead, much of the strain comes from overseeing AI output, checking whether it is accurate, correcting mistakes, monitoring multiple streams of information and deciding what can be trusted.

Imagine reading a report written by a colleague compared with reading one that you have to fact-check sentence by sentence. Both require attention, but the second demands considerably more mental effort.

AI oversight can create a similar burden.

The numbers behind AI fatigue

About 14% of US knowledge workers already report experiencing this fog-like fatigue.

In marketing departments specifically, that number jumps to 26 percent, likely because marketing roles often involve juggling the most AI tools at once. Workers affected reported more mistakes at work, slower decision-making, and a noticeably higher urge to quit their jobs entirely.

One researcher on the study, Julie Bedard of BCG, put it simply: the AI can move far ahead of us, but people are still working with the same brain they had yesterday.

Why using several AI tools can become exhausting

It seems obvious that more AI tools should mean more help. The data says otherwise.

Productivity actually peaks when someone uses just one to three AI tools regularly. Once a person is juggling four or more tools at once, the mental cost of switching between them starts to outweigh whatever time those tools were supposed to save.

Every extra tool adds another interface to learn, another output to double-check, and another place attention has to jump to.

This lines up with a broader pattern researchers have noticed elsewhere too. The average length of time someone can stay genuinely focused on one task has been shrinking for years, and constant tool-switching appears to be making that shrink even faster.

What AI brain fry feel like

The workers studied described experiences including a ‘buzzing’ sensation, mental fog, difficulty concentrating, slower decision-making and headaches.

The symptoms may not look like an obvious workplace crisis.

Instead, a worker may simply finish a normal day feeling mentally exhausted, struggle to concentrate on routine tasks or find it harder to make decisions.

Over time, that cognitive fatigue can affect how people perform their jobs and how they feel about their work.

How workers can reduce AI fatigue

The answer is not necessarily to stop using AI.

The researchers suggest redesigning the way AI is incorporated into daily work. This can include limiting the number of AI tools employees are expected to manage and avoiding workflows that require workers to constantly monitor multiple streams of AI-generated output.

Workers can also benefit from grouping AI-related tasks into specific periods instead of repeatedly switching between AI tools throughout the day.

Creating periods for human-only work can also give workers time to think, make decisions and complete tasks without constantly evaluating AI output.

Why employers also have a role to play

AI-related fatigue is not simply an individual productivity problem.

The way organisations introduce AI can influence how much cognitive pressure employees experience. Managers can help by clarifying which AI tools workers are expected to use, providing guidance on how to evaluate AI output and avoiding unnecessary duplication of tools.

The researchers also point to the importance of workplace culture and managerial support in reducing the effects of AI-related fatigue.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday work, the challenge may no longer be simply getting employees to use the technology.

It may be learning how to use AI without overwhelming the people expected to supervise it.

A political mobilization group, Zee 1 for Yayi, has commenced a door-to-door campaign for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The founder of the group, Ambassador Ayomikun Ibrahim, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abeokuta on Sunday, saying 400 grassroots canvassers had been inaugurated to mobilize support for the party across the state.

Ibrahim said the canvassers would take the campaign message directly to homes, communities, and rural areas, stressing that securing victory in the 2027 election would require engagement beyond political gatherings and public declarations.

‘The election coming up in 2027. Everywhere you see APC-from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Senator YAYI and all other APC candidates-we must come together and give our full support,’ Ibrahim said.

He highlighted Senator Adeola’s contributions across the state and urged members of the group to intensify their grassroots mobilization.

‘Let us come together and give our full support for YAYI by canvassing from door to door. We must also take the message to rural communities.’

Ibrahim also stressed the importance of Permanent Voter Cards, urging eligible voters who were yet to collect theirs to do so.

‘It is not by singing alone. We can only make use of our PVC to cast our vote. So, let us ensure that those who have not collected their PVCs do so,’ he charged.

In his remarks, a former LCDA chairman and senior consultant to the Ogun State Governor, Hon. Asaluola Abiola, called for unity and coordination among local government leaders.

‘I want to urge all the coordinators in each local government to make sure they carry their members along. We all have to work to ensure APC victory ahead of the 2027 elections. Our collective effort at the grassroots is very important,’ Abiola stated.

Also, Engineer Juwon Adebanjo, Chairman and Consultant of the Commercial Motorcycle Riders Identification Scheme, COMORIS, called for sustained civic education on voter registration and the collection of Permanent Voter Cards.

Key stakeholders in the group, including Mr Owolabi Otubu from Odogbolu, Abeokuta North women’s leader, Mrs Kehinde Kazeem, and group leader, Mr Ayo Popoola, pledged their commitment to the mobilization exercise.

They said the canvassers would engage families, community networks, and other grassroots stakeholders as part of efforts to mobilise support across Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Imo State Government has disclosed its position on the abduction of 19 NYSC members in the state, which occurred five days ago along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.

The Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Enlightenment and Strategy, Hon. Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba, told the Nigerian Tribune in Owerri on Monday that the government was not sleeping over the issue.

He said the state government was collaborating with security agencies in the state to ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped victims.

He said, ‘Of course, you know that the government is not sleeping on the matter.’

He assured that the kidnapped victims would soon be released unharmed.

The removal of the fuel subsidy has enabled the Federal Government to raise about $500m for the reconstruction of the Lagos airport and other aviation infrastructure, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said.

Keyamo disclosed this on Monday in Lagos while speaking at the 67th anniversary of Aero Contractors Airline, where he highlighted the investments made in the aviation sector under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Responding to a question on the state of the industry under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the minister said the funds for the infrastructure projects were not obtained through borrowing.

According to him, the administration’s economic reforms had improved Nigeria’s liquidity and strengthened its foreign reserves, creating conditions that made it easier to attract capital for major infrastructure projects.

‘The President raised $500m to rebuild the Lagos airport. Not money borrowed, because we were able to do what we should do. Our liquidity rose. Our foreign reserves also rose from $3bn to $56bn now,’ Keyamo said.

He added that improved economic conditions had also increased investor confidence in Nigeria, with more investors showing interest in the country.

Defending the administration’s position, the minister argued that stronger macroeconomic indicators and foreign reserves were necessary to attract the investment required to expand infrastructure and create employment.

He dismissed arguments that improved foreign reserves offered little relief to Nigerians facing economic hardship, describing such criticism as an attempt to exploit public sentiment.

‘People say, ‘What will foreign reserves do for the economy? People are hungry.’ You know, this is the cheap talk they engage in to play on cheap sentiment,’ he said.

Keyamo maintained that Nigeria’s priority should be to create an environment capable of attracting investors who can bring capital, build infrastructure and generate employment.

He said sustainable employment could not be achieved through government declarations alone, stressing that jobs were ultimately driven by investment and infrastructure development.

‘Jobs don’t fall from heaven, jobs come as a result of either the infrastructure you are building or investments. That is how jobs are created,’ he said.

Beyond the Lagos airport reconstruction, Keyamo said the administration was pursuing other major aviation infrastructure projects across the country.

He disclosed that Tinubu had approved the return of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to the Abuja airport project to construct the long-awaited second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

‘The President is not only stopping at rebuilding Lagos International Airport. Mr President has also approved that CCECC go back to build the second runway in Abuja now,’ he said.

The minister recalled that the Abuja runway project had previously stalled following concerns over its cost. He said the project was estimated at about N45bn when it was initially proposed, but opposition to the expenditure contributed to the delay.

Keyamo said the cost had since risen substantially, with the project now estimated at nearly N500bn.

‘The National Assembly fought that project because they said that N45bn was too much to spend on the second runway,’ he said.

He argued that the delay demonstrated the cost of postponing critical infrastructure, insisting that investment in aviation infrastructure would strengthen the sector and support wider economic growth.

Keyamo reiterated that attracting investment, improving infrastructure and creating investor confidence remained central to the administration’s strategy for generating sustainable jobs.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, describing Obi as his brother and friend.

Umahi stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he also said his position on integrating the South-East into the mainstream of the country had remained unchanged.

‘Peter Obi is my brother and friend. My position about integrating the Southeast into the main stream of the nation never changed as a governor,’ he said.

The minister recalled that while former President Muhammadu Buhari was in office, he publicly urged people in the South-East to support Buhari, despite backing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in Ebonyi.

‘When Buhari was there I publicly asked the Southeast to give Buhari 25 percent while I gave Atiku 75 percent in my state,’ he said.

Umahi said the South-East should adopt a broad-minded approach to the 2027 election, noting that Peter Obi was not the only presidential aspirant from the region.

‘So my position has not changed; my position is that we should have a broad mind. Peter Obi is not the only Southeast candidate contesting; we have three other Southeast candidates that are contesting.

‘So Peter Obi is not a threat to APC. Talk is cheap and I’m saying what we are doing. I said what I did as governor of Ebonyi,’ he said.

He challenged presidential candidates seeking to lead the country to present evidence of their achievements at the community level while they held public office.

‘I’m saying any of these people that say they want to rule the country should open the video on how they developed their community when they occupied the position,’ Umahi said.

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta has mobilised about 400 support groups for grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 elections, charging them to take the party’s message to voters across the state.

The party gave the directive at an interface with representatives of the support groups in Asaba on Monday, where its leadership urged them to intensify mobilisation, consolidate their support base and align their activities with the party’s structure and electoral strategy.

The State Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, who declared the meeting open, described the support groups as a key component of the party’s mobilisation structure, saying their numerical strength and grassroots networks could influence the APC’s performance in the 2027 elections.

Arenyeka said the meeting was aimed at bringing the groups under a coordinated framework, eliminating duplication of efforts and ensuring that their activities complemented the established structures of the party.

He disclosed that the party would soon unveil its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, with a dedicated directorate expected to coordinate the activities of the various support groups.

The chairman urged the groups to move beyond meetings and declarations by engaging voters consistently at the grassroots.

He said the outcome of elections was often influenced by the strength of a party’s organisation at the grassroots, citing the 2023 presidential election as an example of the importance of political mobilisation.

According to him, the APC defeated the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the federal level in 2023 through effective organisation and mobilisation.

Arenyeka urged the groups to recognise the task ahead and deploy their networks towards expanding the APC’s reach across Delta State.

Also speaking, the State Organising Secretary, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, said the registration and recognition of the groups by the party marked only the beginning of their responsibilities.

Egbabor described the groups as partners in the APC’s political activities rather than parallel structures, warning that their operations must strengthen the party’s established structures.

He urged them to take the policies and programmes of the APC to the grassroots, engage directly with voters and provide the party leadership with information on the challenges and concerns of their communities.

The organising secretary also asked the groups to begin mobilisation ahead of election day by identifying supporters, educating voters on the electoral process and maintaining regular contact with their constituencies.

He cautioned against the circulation of rumours, fake news and unverified information, directing the groups to ensure that information disseminated in the name of the APC was accurate and properly communicated.

The meeting brought together representatives of the various support groups as the party sought to establish a coordinated grassroots mobilisation strategy ahead of the 2027 elections.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa Constituency I, Lagos State, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy surrounding the party’s ticket for the constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.

The stakeholders called for the restoration of Hon. Noheem Adams as the APC candidate, insisting that he won the party’s primary election conducted on 20 May 2026.

According to them, Adams polled 7,638 votes against the 1,225 votes recorded by his challenger, Saheed Bankole, describing the outcome as a clear reflection of the preference of APC members in the constituency.

However, the APC’s published list of candidates names Bankole as the party’s candidate for the constituency.

The stakeholders, comprising ward leaders, grassroots mobilisers, youths, women and other party members, urged the party leadership to respect what they described as the outcome of the primary and resolve the dispute through dialogue and reconciliation.

‘Politics is local,’ they said, stressing that the views and interests of grassroots members should be taken into consideration in resolving the controversy.

They argued that restoring Adams’ ticket would strengthen members’ confidence in the party’s internal democratic process and help prevent divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

‘We seek justice, but we equally seek peace. We seek restoration, but we equally seek reconciliation,’ the stakeholders said.

They appealed to Tinubu to ‘hear the voice of the grassroots, respect the choice of the locals, reconcile our political family’ and help resolve the dispute amicably.

The stakeholders said a peaceful resolution of the matter would strengthen the party’s unity and improve its chances of retaining the constituency in the forthcoming elections.