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June 12: Nigeria’s democracy now tool for elite control, says Adeyanju

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By Ukpono Ukpong Rights activist and political commentator, Deji Adeyanju, has decried the state of democracy in Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a system that now serves the powerful elite while excluding the masses. He made the remarks in a statement released to

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Adeyanju to NASS: Repeal CBN law criminalizing naira spraying

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By Ukpono Ukpong Human rights lawyer and public affairs analyst, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has called on the National Assembly to urgently repeal Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007, which criminalizes the spraying of the naira during celebrations. In an open letter titled “A Call to Repeal Section 21 of the […]

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Adeyanju backs NBA’s move to dump Rivers over governance concerns, says conference venues not determined by financial support

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By Ukpono Ukpong Legal practitioner and human rights activist, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has dismissed claims that financial contributions from the Rivers State Government had any bearing on the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) decision to relocate its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt to Enugu. Reacting to a statement reportedly issued by the Sole

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Adeyanju asks Atiku to quit politics

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2024 0

An Abuja-based rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has charged the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to bow out of politics and mentor young politicians. He said Atiku’s insistence on contesting for the presidency in 2023 made Bola Tinubu President of Nigeria. In his new year message, Adeyanju said Atiku’s refusal led to […]

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Adeyanju advises Tinubu on choice of next CBN governor

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2023 0

The incoming administration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has been advised on how to appoint the next Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Tinubu’s incoming administration should appoint a renowned economist as the next CBN governor. Adeyanju said the next CBN governor should have experience of working […]

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How PDP will help Tinubu win second term in 2027 – Adeyanju

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2023 0

Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, has disclosed why the President-elect, Bola Tinubu will win his second term. Adeyanju said Tinubu will contest and win his second term if the opposition fails to stop its childish game. In a tweet, Adeyanju said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, can stop Tinubu by reconciling and uniting against Tinubu. […]

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Rights Activist, Adeyanju condemns attack on CUPP Spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong A rights activist and Covener of Concerned Nigerians group, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned what he describes as barbaric attack targeted at the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Spokesman, Ikenga Ugochinyere, in Akokwa, Imo state on Saturday which led to the loss of lives of his family members and destruction of his […]