The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, says Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has corrected his mistakes, stressing that he has no other option than to return to the political family that produced him.

Wike, who made this assertion on Tuesday after inspecting some ongoing road projects across the FCT, stated that Fubara did not commit any crime by reconciling with his political camp.

The minister dismissed suggestions that Fubara’s return amounted to forgiveness after years of political disagreement.

“He has no option but to return to the political family that made him. I don’t know what you mean by sin. In politics, there is no sin. If someone realises they made a mistake and decides to correct it, there is nothing wrong with that. 

“Politics is not a sin. What matters is recognising that you were on the wrong path and making the right decision,” he said.

Wike recalled that he had predicted the reconciliation well before Fubara made it public, adding that his public declaration of reconciliation would strengthen efforts to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State for the 2027 general election, Usman Shehu Bawa, has unveiled Amos A. Gandu as his running mate.

Bawa said the choice of his running mate reflects the party’s commitment to competence, unity, and inclusive leadership.

Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, Bawa explained that the decision followed wide consultations with party leaders, elders, women, youths, and other critical stakeholders in the state.

According to him, “Kaduna stands at a critical point in its history and requires leadership that can unite its diverse people, deliver good governance, and place the welfare of citizens above every other consideration.”

He noted that Gandu, who hails from Jaba Local Government Area, has served the state in various capacities.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others.

The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi to have instituted the matter.

The Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu was consequently voided, set aside and thrown out.

In the unambiguous judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Bello, a penalty of N1 million was awarded against the former legislators that filed the case.

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