Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria to play a more active role in resolving disputes between serving governors and their deputies.
Ganduje who made the call in Abuja when members of the Forum visited him ahead of the organisation’s annual national conference, said peace between governors and their deputies will boost good governance and stability in the country.
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress , APC, said the Forum was in better position to intervene, whenever relationships between governors and their deputies deteriorate, irrespective of political party affiliations.
According to him, the experience and authority of former deputy governors would command respect from political actors and help prevent avoidable political crises capable of disrupting governance in the states.
Ganduje who served as deputy Governor of Kano State before becoming the state’s governor, described the Office of the Deputy Governor as one of the most challenging in Nigeria’s political system but maintained that it remained indispensable to effective governance and constitutional succession.
He stressed that deputy governors provide critical support to governors and ensure continuity in government whenever the need arises.
The APC chieftain tasked the former Nigerian deputy governors to examine the growing conflicts between outgoing governors and their successors, describing the trend as a recurring challenge in Nigeria’s democracy.
Earlier, Chairman of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, Chris Akomas, said the organisation was committed to fostering national unity, promoting good governance and supporting policies that advance sustainable development.
Akomas, a former deputy governor of Abia State, said the Forum’s activities were driven by a shared vision of nation-building through collaboration with government institutions, academia and development partners
Petrol Price Rises to N1,335 Per Litre in Abuja, Others
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, has continued to increase across Nigeria, with pump prices now reaching between N1,300 and N1,335 per litre in Abuja and neighbouring areas.
Reports indicate that petrol prices rose from the previous range of N1,155 to N1,205 per litre, representing an increase of between N95 and N185 per litre within the last two weeks.
The latest hike followed price adjustments by key players in the downstream oil sector, including Dangote Refinery, depot owners, petroleum marketers, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).
Some depot owners and marketers have reportedly reviewed their ex-depot and retail prices multiple times in the past fortnight, contributing to the continued rise in pump prices.
The development comes amid uncertainty in Nigeria’s domestic petroleum market following recent changes in refined product supply arrangements.
Dangote Refinery had on July 15 suspended the sale of refined petroleum products in naira but announced the resumption of naira-based petrol sales on July 22.
Meanwhile, global crude oil market volatility has added pressure to fuel prices, as international crude benchmarks surged amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
At the time of the report, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at about $89 per barrel, while Brent crude stood at approximately $96 per barrel, following ongoing hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel in the Gulf region.
The rising fuel costs are expected to further impact transportation expenses and the prices of goods and services across the country.
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