Skip to main content

Human Rights Community Condemns ‘Parallel Govt’ In Taraba;


The Nigerian Human Rights Community, a coalition of human rights groups and non-governmental organisations in the country, has condemned what it called ‘parallel government’ currently ruling in Taraba State.

The group claimed that the unfolding political event in the state was reminiscent of the era of the late President Umaru Yar Adua when a ‘cabal’ denied the citizenry of legitimate governance.

The NHRC stated this on Monday in a statement jointly signed by the President, Coalition of Nigeria Civil Rights Group, Mr. Samuel Adelaja; Director, Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development, Mr. Popoola Ajayi; and
President, United Middle Belt Youth Congress, Mr. Omababa Abuka.

According to the group, it is undemocratic for a “small group of people to be holding to the reigns of power on behalf of the ailing state Governor, Danbaba Suntai.” The development, the statement stated, could lead to unprecedented escalation of crisis in the North Eastern state, where according to the group, two authorities are currently in charge of its affairs. NHRC pointed out that the political bickering was already taking its toll on the economic fortune of the state, adding that the situation could continue to compound the woes of the impoverished citizens of the state. While urging the Taraba State House of Assembly to embark on a genuine process of ascertaining the true status of the governor’s health, the body maintained it was important for the people of the
state to know the health status of their governor whom they had freely elected.

The statement read, “We are alarmed that the state of the governor’s health remains
undisclosed to the people that elected him. This has continued to fuel distrust and apprehension.

The electorate is therefore not aware if the person they have elected is the one running the state or his unelected, curious and shadowy kitchen cabinet.”
 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Taraba Governor Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Redeploys Four Commissioners

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the immediate redeployment of four Commissioners serving in the State Executive Council as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The redeployment, contained in a press release dated August 26, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, Esq., affects four ministries. Under the new arrangement, Hon. Peter George moves from the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to the Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs, while Hon. Daniel Ishaku is redeployed from Water Management and Aquatic Affairs to the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation. Also affected are Hon. Bernard Shonzen James Kassa, who moves from the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services, and Hon. Philip Habu James, who is redeployed from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry...
Post a Comment
Read more

Jukun militia kills five Tiv farmers, injures woman in fresh attack

In Spite of interventions by stakeholders to broker peace between the Tiv and Jukun in Benue and Taraba states, five persons have been killed in fresh attacks on Gyenku in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The Guardian learnt that the Jukun attacked farms to kill the victims.Confirming the incidence, Caretaker Chairman of Ukum Council, Tor-Tyokaa Iberlogo said five persons were killed on their farms, while a woman was seriously injured and is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. On what becomes of the peace committee set up by Benue and Taraba states governments to ensure lasting peace and security in both states, Iberlogo said members of the committee would visit him next Monday for briefing. When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue Command, DSP Sewuese Anene, said all efforts to get details from the Ukum Council Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and the Police Area Command failed. It would be recalled that the incidence took p...
Post a Comment
Read more

Taraba Government: Curfew Relaxed by Two Hours

The fourteen hours curfew imposed by the Taraba State Government on Jalingo metropolis and surrounding villages at the wake of the fulani herdsmen evasion of some communities has been relaxed by two hours. This was contained in a press release signed by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor, Mr. Iliya Bekyu Akweh. Accordingly, the approved timing of the curfew is now 6pm to 6am as against the initial 4pm to 6pm daily. To this end, the state government is again appealing to the security agencies in the state to ensure enforcement of the curfew. Residents of Jalingo the state’s capital and surrounding villages especially those at the areas affected by the crisis are hereby directed to ensure strict compliance.
Post a Comment
Read more