• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Ex-LP Presidential Aspirant Warns Of Silent Hijack Of Democracy By Godfathers

by Paul Uwadima and Leadership News
3 weeks ago
in Politics
Former Labour Party Presidential Aspirant Faduri Oluwadare Joseph

Former Labour Party Presidential Aspirant Faduri Oluwadare Joseph

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Former Labour Party presidential aspirant and founder of the Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has raised the alarm over what he described as the “silent hijack” of Nigeria’s democracy by political godfathers, warning that the country’s future is at stake unless urgent reforms are carried out.

Advertisement

In a statement yesterday in Abuja, Faduri accused powerful, unelected individuals of manipulating Nigeria’s political system from behind the scenes, undermining constitutional processes, and sabotaging the people’s will.

“These individuals are not elected by the people, but feared and obeyed more than the Constitution itself,” he said. “They are the architects of corruption and the invisible hands destabilising Nigeria’s future,” he added.

Citing high-profile examples across the country, Faduri painted a grim picture of how godfatherism has taken root in Nigeria’s political landscape.

“In Rivers State, the rift between former governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Sim Fubara, escalated into a constitutional crisis — a consequence, Faduri claims, of one man’s refusal to relinquish political control.

RELATED

Ex-APC National Sec, Akpanudoedehe, Quits Party

Ex-National Scribe Quits NNPP, May Return To APC

3 hours ago
amaechi

2027: Amaechi’s Political Adversaries Jittery – APC Chieftain

3 hours ago

 

“ In Lagos, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was denied a second term allegedly for asserting independence, while current Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues to serve under the shadow of political influence; In Benue, he pointed to George Akume’s lingering influence over successive administrations as a disruption to governance, and in Kogi, he criticized ex-Governor Yahaya Bello, under investigation for corruption, for allegedly controlling state affairs through his successor, Governor Usman Ododo,” he said.

 

He also accused political godfathers of exploiting party defections to avoid prosecution. “It’s not about ideology — it’s about immunity,” he said. “They defect to the ruling party to gain protection, while justice becomes a commodity for sale.”

 

He argued that such practices have reduced democratic institutions to puppets, serving the interests of a few rather than the Nigerian people.

 

Calling for national awakening, Faduri outlined a five-point strategy to dismantle godfatherism and reclaim Nigerian democracy.

 

“ Reform Political Parties to promote internal democracy over financial dominance; Strengthen INEC and Security Agencies to ensure free and fair elections; Rebuild the Judiciary to uphold justice free from political interference; Raise Civic Awareness to empower citizens to vote based on character, not bribes; Promote National Unity, rejecting tribal and religious divisions often used as tools of manipulation,” he said.

 

“The same godfathers who ruined PDP are now controlling APC. Tomorrow, they may hijack Labour Party too — unless we stop them,” he warned.

 

Faduri appealed to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora to join the Movement for National Renewal. “This fight is for every Nigerian — in Lagos or London, Kaduna or California. Let us rise, resist, and rescue Nigeria. It begins with you,” he added.

 

With his message, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph repositions himself as a leading voice for democratic reform and civic resistance, urging a generation of Nigerians to reject political subjugation and rise to the call for a New Nigeria.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Faduri Oluwadare JosephLabour Party (LP)
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Emir Sanusi II Holds ‘Modified Durbar’ Amid Police Ban

Next Post

APP Mourns Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha, Vows to Immortalise His ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ Classic

Paul Uwadima and Leadership News

Paul Uwadima and Leadership News

You May Like

Ex-APC National Sec, Akpanudoedehe, Quits Party
Politics

Ex-National Scribe Quits NNPP, May Return To APC

2025/07/02
amaechi
Politics

2027: Amaechi’s Political Adversaries Jittery – APC Chieftain

2025/07/02
Confusion Over Nasarawa APC Chairman’s Suspension
Politics

Confusion Over Nasarawa APC Chairman’s Suspension

2025/07/02
Lottery Generated N200bn Revenue In 2023 – Speaker Abbas
Politics

Support Gender Bills, Speaker Abbas Tells Muslim Women

2025/07/02
Northern Groups To Tinubu: Don’t Grant Kanu Pardon
Politics

2027: Kanu’s Ordeal Will Determine APC Fate In South East – Forum

2025/07/02
Lagos Speaker Reelected For 6th Term
Politics

Parliament Backbone Of Democracy – Lagos Speaker

2025/07/02
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Reps Minority Leader Decries Monitisation Of Politics, Warns Against Exclusion

Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Edo Gov’ship Election Appeal

JUST-IN: Abuja Hotel Cancels Opposition Coalition’s Booking To Unveil ADC Leaders

Israel Agrees To 60-day Ceasefire With Hamas — Trump 

Italy Approves 500,000 Work Permits For Foreigners

CREDICORP Targets Empowerment Of 3,700 Women Via Credit Scheme

JUST-IN: Court Sentences Final Year Student To Death Over Murder Of Teacher 

College Suspends Provost, Registrar, Bursar Over Alleged Certificate Fraud In Oyo 

Federation Cup Victory: Governor AbdulRazaq Splashes Cash, Land On Kwara Utd Players

FCT Golf Chairman Calls For Annual NOG Golf Tourney In Abuja

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.