The controversy surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform law has deepened following allegations by rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, that the bill assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu differs from the version passed by the National Assembly. In a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju described reports of post-assent alterations as deeply disturbing, warning that if proven […]
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 commemorate Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]