Media Siege: Jonathan fighting a battle he can’t win — APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the siege on newspapers across the country by security agencies. The party warnend that the Jonathan Administration, by tampering with press freedom, had taken on a battle it cannot win.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said the President failed to learn the lessons of history that the Nigerian media could neither be intimidated nor suppressed by anyone, and that all those who tried to do so in the past lived to regret their actions.

It wondered why a government that was having problems prosecuting war on terror was instead waging a war on the media and using the security agencies to interfere with the country’s democracy.

"APC mourns Emir of Kano, calls him symbol of peace, unity" - by: Lai Mohammed

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed profound shock and sadness at the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, saying his demise came at a time that his great wisdom and wealth of knowledge are much needed to help Nigeria to surmount its challenges.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the late Emir was a symbol of peace and unity in his lifetime, reaching far beyond ethnic and religious divide to help foster a united Nigeria.


It said the Emir's long and remarkable reign that spanned over half a century marked a period of prolonged peace and prosperity for his domain, which was a testimony to his much-revered leadership qualities and his uncommon humanity.

APC commiserates with the family of the late Emir, as well as with the government and people of Kano State on the passing of such a great man, and expressed the hope that they will do everything possible to ensure that his legacy endures.

APC extends membership registration till Feb. 12

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All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday in Lagos said it had extended the period for its ongoing nationwide membership registration till Feb. 12.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the membership registration which began on Wednesday was scheduled to end on Monday.

In a statement signed by the Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the extension was to accommodate many Nigerians who had turned out to register but could not do so.

”We have apparently underestimated the number of those who are eager and willing to participate actively in the change process by joining the APC.

”Even with one day to go in the original registration schedule, we have exceeded the number of members we set out to register.

“Many more have reached out to us to give them the opportunity to join the APC hence our decision to extend the registration,” Mohammed said in the statement.

The party said it needed to ensure that the people who wanted to register as members were allowed to do so.

It urged all interested citizens who had not registered to utilise the opportunity offered by the extension to do so.