Tag: League of Northern Democrats

Insecurity: LND warn against negotiating with bandits

Aminu Imam
LND on insecurity

The League of Northern Democrats, (LND), has cautioned against increasing calls for negotiations with bandits terrorising northern Nigeria, insisting that any dialogue must be anchored on verifiable disarmament and genuine de-escalation measures. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued after the group’s meeting in Abuja yesterday, signed by its Assistant National Publicity Secretary, Mohmood Tunde Hassan. The LND stressed that true peace processes cannot be built on appeasement. “While all legitimate measures to end insecurity are welcome, giving criminals a free pass in the name of dialogue is unacceptable…

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2027: LND rejects ADC, SD; opt for new party for Opposition Coalition

Aminu Imam
LND rejects ADC

The League of Northern Democrats (LND), a key group within the National Opposition Coalition, has rejected plans to merge with existing political parties like the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), or Social Democratic Party, (SDP). Instead, it has called for the creation of a brand-new political party ahead of the 2027 elections. LND convener, Dr. Umar ArÉ—o, announced the decision after consultations and internal reviews, stating that the structural rigidity and leadership disputes in existing parties make them unsuitable for the coalition’s goals. ArÉ—o cited examples such as the entrenched leadership…

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League of Northern Democrats inaugurates technical committee to review tax reform Bills

Aminu Imam
League of Northern Democrats

In a bid to address growing concerns over the Tax Reform Bills currently before the 10th National Assembly, the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has announced the inauguration of a Technical Committee to undertake a detailed review of the proposed legislation. The committee, comprising legal, accounting, legislative, and academic experts from Northern Nigeria, is tasked with conducting a clause-by-clause analysis of the four tax reform Bills. Their objective is to ensure the proposed laws uphold principles of justice, equity, and prosperity while safeguarding the developmental interests of the region. Speaking…

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