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2027 Reckoning: North West Voters to Decide Tinubu’s Fate Amid Rising Unrest, Warns Baba-Ahmed

North West 2027: Baba-Ahmed Predicts Voter Backlash Against Tinubu, APC Governors Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC): The North West’s beleaguered voters will deliver a harsh verdict in 2027 if leaders fail to address rampant violence, poverty, and neglect. His comments follow the APC’s controversial endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and North West governors for second terms. The Kaduna Endorsement: A Tone-Deaf Move? At a high-profile APC stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna: Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Approved: House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas moved the motion, seconded by Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris. Governors’ Automatic Tickets: APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje announced self-endorsed second terms for NW governors, citing Tinubu’s “commitment to regional development.” Critics argue the move sidelined constituents grappling with:🔥 Banditry: Over 3,000 killed in NW violence in 2024 alone (SBM Intelligence).📉 Poverty: 75% of NW residents […]

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Upper East Region Struggles with High Child Marriage Rates Despite Progress.

The Upper East Region of Ghana continues to battle high rates of child marriage, with a reported 28.7% of girls married before turning 18, which is above the national average of 19%. According to Georgina Aberese-Ako, the regional director for the Department of Children, while there has been progress in reducing the rate—down from 39.2% in 2014—poverty, traditional practices, and low educational attainment in rural areas still contribute to the persistence of child marriage. Collaborative efforts by government bodies, religious groups, and local communities have led to improvements, but there is still concern about protecting the rights of children and ensuring their welfare.

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Wealth in Funerals, Poverty in Education in Oti Region.

The Oti Region, established in December 2018 from the Volta Region, is home to a diverse population of around 800,000 people, predominantly from Guan-speaking tribes such as Krachi, Nchumuru/Chonke, and Buem, along with various migrant groups. The region comprises six districts, with Dambai serving as the regional capital.The primary economic activities in the Oti Region are farming, which employs 60% of the workforce, along with fishing, poultry, and trading. Despite the hard work of the community members, poverty remains prevalent in the region. However, one must question: are the inhabitants truly impoverished? What are the costs associated with funerals in the area, and how do these expenditures affect investments in education for children, which could help break the cycle of poverty?The importance of education cannot be overstated. It serves as a "passport to the future." However, during my work with […]

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