A new assessment of the 10th National Assembly has found that lawmakers have failed to deliver 68 of 92 legislative commitments tracked since the beginning of their tenure, with the House of Representatives recording an overall fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent and the Senate 44.11 per cent.

The report, released on Sunday by civic-tech organisation AdvoKC Foundation, examined the performance of the House of Representatives and the Senate against promises contained in their respective legislative agendas as the Assembly enters its final year.

The assessment was conducted through the organisation’s Promise Tracker NG platform, which monitored 56 commitments made by the House and 34 commitments made by the Senate across sectors, including healthcare, education, economy, governance, security and political reforms.

According to the report, the House of Representatives fulfilled 13 of its tracked commitments, while four were classified as compromised and 39 as broken.

The Senate delivered nine commitments, 12 were considered compromised, and 13 were classified as unfulfilled.

The House recorded its strongest performance in healthcare, scoring 67 per cent, followed by justice and security at 57 per cent.

However, the chamber scored zero per cent in the economy and jobs category, while governance and political reform recorded only six per cent.

The report said commitments relating to electoral reforms and constitutional amendments remained largely unresolved.

The Senate performed better in some areas, recording 66.7 per cent in education and 57.1 per cent in economic development and jobs.

However, the report identified stalled reforms on constitutional amendments, youth inclusion and local government autonomy as major areas of concern.

Project Director of AdvoKC Foundation, Habib Sheidu, said legislative agendas represented binding commitments to citizens rather than political statements.

“Legislative agendas are not merely aspirational policy wish-lists; they are solemn public covenants made with the Nigerian people,” Sheidu said.

He urged lawmakers to use the remaining year of the Assembly to complete outstanding reforms and improve their record before the end of the legislative cycle.

“With only one year left before the curtain falls on the 10th Assembly, this report is not an indictment but a crucial wake-up call.

“Our lawmakers still possess a vital window of opportunity to salvage their legacies, fast-track trapped constitutional reforms, and deliver the transformational governance they promised.”

AdvoKC said the Legislative Agenda Meter was designed to provide citizens with a data-based mechanism for tracking legislative performance and holding elected representatives accountable.

The organisation said the platform would continue to provide updated information on lawmakers’ progress and encouraged citizens, civil society groups and the media to engage with the findings.

The full assessment reports on the House of Representatives and the Senate were made available through the Promise Tracker NG platform.

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has declared that he has no godfather but God.

Fubara disclosed this while noting that he and his brother, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State have a different perspective.

He spoke on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night while dismissing claims that his political ambition is an extension of Fubara’s political project.

According to Fubara: “I don’t have a godfather but I have God the father. You would also agree with me that if my ambition is determined by the grounds you are mentioning, it would mean I have no clear vision or focus for what I am working toward.

“My brother, Nigerians, and indeed the wider world saw what happened between him and his party. We have different political ideologies and individual perspectives.

“It’s a trying moment for us in Rivers State and there are all sorts of narratives. They come with different narratives and try to set up a perspective for the people to run with but we are focused with our eyes on the ball that the sole of Rivers State must be rescued.”

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Accord Party and some members of the National and State Assemblies in the state of spreading false allegations against the opposition party ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that recent claims linking the party, its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and former governor Adegboyega Oyetola to acts of violence and political misconduct were fabricated.

The party claimed that the allegations were part of efforts by its political opponents to influence public opinion as campaigning intensifies across the state.

According to the statement, the APC rejected reports of alleged attacks on political opponents and claims that vehicles were being branded with Accord Party insignia to create unrest.

“We want to enjoin the members of the public to discountenance these frivolous fabrications against our party, our governorship candidate and the leader of our party,” the statement said.

The APC further alleged that its opponents had repeatedly blamed the party and its leaders for incidents occurring during political activities in the state.

The party maintained that its governorship candidate, popularly known as AMBO, remained focused on his campaign and was pursuing electoral victory through lawful and peaceful means.

“Oyebamiji, who is a man of peace, does not need to engage in violence before he records victory in the election,” the statement added.

The APC also expressed confidence in its chances at the forthcoming governorship poll, arguing that its campaign strategy and political mobilisation had positioned the party strongly ahead of the contest.

While criticising the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the opposition party claimed that dissatisfaction among voters would influence the outcome of the election.

The statement further alleged that some of the accusations levelled against the APC were intended to distract attention from challenges facing its political rivals and to generate public sympathy.

Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful political engagement, the APC said it would not resort to violence under any circumstances and urged residents of the state to remain vigilant throughout the electioneering period.

The party stated, “Our party has never and will never tow the path of violence to achieve its objectives under any circumstances.”

DAILY POST had reported that on Friday, lawmakers in the Accord in the state during a press briefing called for the immediate redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan over alleged partisanship.

The spokesperson of the lawmakers, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun also accused the APC of orchestrating violence before the crucial august 15 poll.

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the late MKO Abiola refused to sell his presidential mandate to the late former military Head of State, Sani Abacha.

Oshiomhole disclosed this during a lecture on June 12 titled “June 12 and Beyond,” which focused on the development of democracy and security issues.

The event took place in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

Oshiomhole said he was part of a group from the Nigeria Labour Congress that met with Abacha in Abuja after the June 12 election was canceled.

“General Abacha told us he was ready to tolerate anything and do anything for MKO Abiola.

“The one thing he was not ready to tolerate was the idea that Abiola had proclaimed himself President of Nigeria,” Oshiomhole said.

He said that even though there was pressure from government officials and middlemen, Abiola would not give up the responsibility given to him by the people of Nigeria.

“He told those who sent us that he was elected President of Nigeria and would not sell the mandate entrusted to him by the Nigerian people,” he said.

Oshiomhole said Abiola’s actions showed bravery, love for his country, and putting others before himself.

He pointed out that Abiola didn’t give in and stood firm, even though many Nigerians had voted for him and made big sacrifices.

The senator encouraged young Nigerians to learn from June 12, calling Abiola a symbol of unity who won in a way that went beyond differences in ethnicity and religion.

Oshiomhole noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to speeding up changes to the constitution in order to create state police forces.

“The President is really committed to moving quickly and getting the state police amendment passed.

“He has clearly told us to get it done, but he can’t just make it happen on his own,” he said.

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to release detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

Speaking to his congregation in a video sighted by DAILY POST, Primate Ayodele said if the Nigerian Government continues to keep Nnamdi Kanu, it should also arrest Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.

He said, “The Nigerian government should release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Since you keep Kanu in prison, why can’t you keep Sheikh Gumi in prison too?

“You keep Nnamdi Kanu but Gumi is free. Then, how do you want to now manage the government.

“If Nnamdi Kanu is there, then go and take Gumi. Then Nigerians will believe that the government is serious. Protest will seize this Tinubu government,” he warned.

With the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary elections now over, attention has shifted to who becomes the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku had picked the current Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi as his running mate in 2019 and former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate in the 2023 polls.

A few weeks ago, Atiku emerged as the flag bearer of the ADC after polling the highest number of votes in the party’s primary election.

DAILY POST reports that he is said to be thinking towards the South-East, with names like the Director General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha being mentioned.

Amid these speculations, the Director of Politics at Arise News, Sumner Sambo had said Okonjo-Iweala distanced herself from such a move, stressing that she was unwilling to abandon her current post as WTO DG for a Nigerian political contest.

Okonjo-Iweala assumed the position of the DG of WTO on March 1, 2021, becoming both the first woman and the first African to lead the world trade organization.

She assumed her second term as director-general in September 2023 and her tenure runs until 2029.

However, Sambo said she had communicated her position directly to Atiku’s camp.

Sambo said: “Okonjo-Iweala is not willing to actually leave a lucrative job as DG of the World Trade Organisation to actually consider that.

“She’s made it known to them, and that is understandable because she just resumed in September last year, and she has a tenure that will run for a second term till 2029.”

Emeka Ihedioha

One of the names featuring prominently is the former governor of Imo State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Ihedioha, who is also a member of the ADC, is believed to be among those the former Vice President is quietly evaluating as his potential running mate.

South South link with Amaechi 

While speculations are rife that Atiku is looking at the Southeast, there are also claims that he has extended his searchlight towards the South South region.

Atiku is said to be considering a fellow presidential aspirant and former Minister of Transportation who served as a two-term governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi.

The ADC presidential candidate met with Amaechi behind closed doors on Monday, but details of the meeting were never made public.

However, some believe it has everything to do with the choice of Atiku’s running mate.

Southeast running mate won’t get Atiku votes – APC chieftain, Eli

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sogbeye Eli, has said shopping for a running mate from the Southeast won’t get Atiku many votes in 2027 due to the influence of Obi in the region.

“Atiku has no room for votes from a vice-presidential candidate from both the South-East and South-West,” he said in an interview.

Dele Momodu portrays self as Atiku’s running mate

Amid the political uncertainty, a chieftain of the ADC and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu had posted a flyer on his social media page wherein he was portrayed as Atiku’s running mate.

Alongside the flyer, Momodu wrote: “The Attraction of Atiku Abubakar/Dele Momodu ticket”, “The right choice for a greater Nigeria.”

Spare tyre won’t be basis of Atiku picking running mate – Aide

Reacting to the speculations, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the ADC presidential candidate would pick his running mate based on competence and not on the usual basis of “spare tyre.”

Speaking with DAILY POST, Shaibu said: “On the question of the Vice Presidential slot, it is far too early to speculate on specific regions or individuals.

“That decision will ultimately be guided by what best serves the national interest and strengthens the mission of rescuing Nigeria.

“What I can say with confidence is that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar understands the enormous responsibilities of leadership. He appreciates that the challenges facing Nigeria today require a competent, experienced, and capable team.

“Therefore, I do not expect the choice of a running mate to be based on symbolism or the outdated notion of a “spare tyre.” Nigeria needs a governing team, not a sole administrator.

“The Vice President must be someone who can contribute meaningfully to governance, policy formulation, economic management, national cohesion, and the overall task of rebuilding the country.

“When the time comes, Nigerians can expect a decision driven by competence, capacity, and the national interest.”

Picking running mate from Southeast Atiku’s strongest option – Lawyer

Contributing to the discussion, a lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, pointed out that if Atiku wants national cohesion and political balance, picking his running mate from the Southeast is his “strongest option.”

Idam said Atiku can pose a great challenge to Obi’s presidential ambition if he picks a running mate from the Southeast.

“Atiku’s strongest option may be to choose a running mate from the South-East if the objectives are equity, national cohesion, and political balance in the event of victory.

“The South-East would need meaningful representation in his administration to foster a greater sense of inclusion and national belonging.

“A northern presidential ticket without South-East representation is likely to attract criticism and apathy from a significant segment of the South-East electorate.

“Furthermore, if Atiku intends to pose a serious challenge to the influence of Peter Obi in the region, selecting a running mate from the South-East could be a strategic necessity.

“Without such a move, securing the constitutionally required spread of votes, including a substantial share from the region, may prove difficult in the 2027 election

Former Presidential candidate of the National Interest Party, Eunice Atuejide, has challenged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, to bring up all evidences against Mr Peter Obi in court.

Atuejide threw the challenge on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

She said she is an ardent supporter of Peter Obi, and does no want to follow anyone with criminal records or a man the public cannot scrutinise.

“I challenge Kenneth Okonkwo to disclose in court everything he has against Peter Obi that incriminates him.

“I want that scrutiny for my children’s sake. I’m following Peter Obi with all my heart, all my life, and I don’t want to follow a man that has criminal records, whom we probably cannot scrutinize.

“One of the reasons I’m happy to do this is that my children are seeing everything. They are happy that mommy is following a man that at least is different from all the other politicians we have known in Nigeria. So, I need Mr Kenneth Okonkwo to absolutely publish everything.

“And I have told my leader that I’m going to demand that he continues this case in court, so that everybody that has every information that incriminates him, I want to see them,” she said.

Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni has said that individuals who served under the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, remain influential in Nigeria’s political landscape.

According to him, they have continued to benefit from government appointments decades after the end of military rule.

Oseni made the comment on Friday in a post on X while reflecting on Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations.

He wrote: “Those that served Abacha are still relevant today and enjoying government. They enjoyed the best of military and civilian. Happy democracy day.”

His comment comes as Nigerians mark Democracy Day on June 12, a date set aside to commemorate the struggle for democratic governance and honour the presumed winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election, Chief M.K.O. Abiola.

The Federal Government had also on Thursday declared June 12 as a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.

DAILY POST reports that the day also serves as a reminder of the country’s transition from military rule to civilian government in 1999.

Recall that General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998.

His administration remains one of the most controversial periods in the country’s history, marked by allegations of human rights abuses, suppression of political opposition and widespread corruption.

However, several political figures who held positions during the military era have continued to play active roles in subsequent democratic administrations.