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Public Outrage as Adamawa Officials Fund Wives’ Turkey Trip

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Adamawa Turkey Trip Scandal sparks outrage as Naija Times Journalism Foundation calls for urgent investigation into misuse of scarce public resources

The Adamawa Turkey Trip Scandal has ignited strong condemnation from the Naija Times Journalism Foundation (NTJF), led by Chairman Ehi Braimah, following revelations of public funds misused by Local Government Chairmen in Adamawa State.

Also read: Naija Times at 5: Newspaper Introduces Foundation to Strengthen Independent Journalism

The scandal revolves around the expenditure on an overseas “leadership training” trip to Turkey taken by the wives of the Local Government Chairmen.

The NTJF described this misuse of resources as both wasteful and deeply irresponsible, especially given the dire economic situation in Adamawa State.

In a statement released on 29 September 2025, Ehi Braimah stressed that the spouses of LG Chairmen are not public officials and questioned the justification for such extravagant spending.

“At a time when critical sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure are neglected, it is shocking that public funds were squandered on an unnecessary foreign trip,” Braimah stated.

Adamawa State, ranked as Nigeria’s fifth poorest according to the National Bureau of Statistics, continues to grapple with a poverty rate exceeding 75 percent.

The NTJF highlighted that the trip underscores a blatant disregard for public welfare amid ongoing recovery efforts from Boko Haram insurgency.

The Foundation also raised serious concerns about the lack of any budgetary allocation for the trip, branding it a violation of public finance laws and a clear example of fiscal indiscipline.

NTJF called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to urgently investigate the matter.

“This is a flagrant abuse of office,” Braimah declared. “Public trust can only be restored when officials are held accountable for such reckless behaviour.”

Also read: Naija Times at 5: Newspaper Introduces Foundation to Strengthen Independent Journalism

The Naija Times Journalism Foundation urges all stakeholders, including civil society organisations, the media, and religious leaders, to unite in combating corruption and demanding transparency at all levels of government.

 

 

 

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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