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Controversies trails speakership election of NYP

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December 10, 2021

Certain members of the 5^th Assembly of the Nigeria Youth Parliament under the auspices of ‘Concerned Members’ has rejected the recognition of Comrade Yishau Azeezat as the Speaker saying her emergence is a product of illegality.

The group in a press statement on Friday in Abuja, said her recognition was an act of manipulation of the processes as the winner of the Speakership election is Rt. Hon. John Oluwabori Oyelami who came first with 32 Votes while Azeezat came second with 30 votes.

According to Hon. Masud Darma, who signed the address, the entire process was compromised by external forces who are bent on imposing their candidate against the popular will of the youth as the election was monetized by some state government officials were given access to the venue of the Election were seen openly trade dollars for vote.

“We condemn in its entirety the compromise processes that characterized the election of the leadership of the 5th Session of the Nigeria Youth Parliament conducted at the national Assembly Complex on Wednesday 8th December 2021.

“Before the manipulations through the Unconstitutional Run-off as orchestrated by Mr. Sanni Abdullahi, a Clerk, Senate Committee Agriculture who is also the Director of the Youth Parliament in the National Assembly cum the Former Clerk and Mr. Ibrahim Hassan, the Current Clerk who were financially induced to compromise the election processes and which by implication is not in accordance with the standing Orders of the Nigeria Youth Parliament.

“Seven Aspirants were nominated for the office of the Speaker with Rt. Hon. Oluwabori coming first with 32 Votes, Yishau Azeezat, second with 30 Votes, Ona Joseph 13 Votes, Mubarak Saliu 9 Votes, Dieprebra Solomon Bigbo 8, Kikiowo Ayodele 3 Votes and Sani Kafeel with 1 Vote while three votes were invalid.

“As it is clearly stated in Section 3, subsection (1)(f) that when more than two members are nominated and seconded as Speaker of the Parliament, the division shall be conducted in the manner prescribed in subsection (1)(e)and the Speaker-Elect who has received a majority of the votes shall be Speaker of the Parliament. In the event of non-having received a majority of votes in the division, the candidate having the smallest number of votes shall be excluded from the subsequent division. A further division shall take place. With this section above the conduct of the run-off is uncalled for and it’s remain an illegal process..

“As members of the fifth session of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, we must not allow our Session to serve the precedence of this illegality as perpetuated by former Clerk and the current Clerk of the Nigeria Youth Parliament in the National Assembly and one Ali Balogun, the Special Assistant on Youth to the Hon. Speaker of the federal House of Representatives.

“As posterity will definitely judge all of us accordingly. We as concerned members of the Fifth Session of the Nigeria Youth Parliament will never recognized Yishau Azeezat as the Speaker of the 5th Session of Nigeria Youth Parliament as her emergence is a product of illegality,” the group stated

The group further called on the minister of Youth and Sport, Mr Sunday Dare, the Permanent Secretary not to recognize her as the processes the brought her in are fraudulent.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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