Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has touted the competence of the Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, to lead the coalition to a successful end.

He made the remarks in Abuja while addressing members of the coalition that recently adopted the ADC as their official political platform.

Citing Mark’s military background and experience as President of the Senate, Melaye asserted that he possessed the qualities necessary to lead the party to victory in the 2027 elections.

According to Melaye: “He was the youngest officer who was a member of the military ruling council. I can’t understand why as a Captain, Major, and Colonel he was being consulted, it’s not for anything but for his intellectual mobility and political sagacity.

“This is the man who was part of a coup but you will not see his hand, you will only see the result. When he was the President of the senate, he will not fight or argue but will get everything that he wants.

“He has been endowed from heaven and he is fearless, he is the only one that can confront these criminals in power, CIPs. By the grace of God, David as your name is, the battle to salvage this country from economic canker-worms and political scavengers is that of no retreat no surrender.

“We are going to match where we need to match, we are going to protest where we need to protest, we are going to resist where we need to resist.

“Let APC and the government know that the time to act is now, so the only thing is that we eschew fear because we have no other country to call our own.

“Let us begin to ring the bell of justice from local government to local government, from ward to ward, from polling unit to polling unit, from state to state.”

British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris has revealed that he is a “mummy’s boy.”

The award-winning thespian stated that he is no longer ashamed to admit it.

He explained that his mother is the reason he exists and described her as his biggest fan.

In a recent interview with Kiss FM, London, the 33-year-old actor said his goal is to make his mother proud.

“I am a mummy’s boy. Big time. I am not ashamed to admit it anymore. It used to be kind of like – ‘ah, he’s a mummy’s boy.’ I am actually proud of myself on it. That woman is the reason why I exist. She is my biggest fan and I’m her biggest fan,” he said.

“She is the one I want to make proud, and I relate to Joshua [a movie character] in that sense, too, because he just wants to make his mother proud and be the best and win a championship. And hopefully I can win a championship in whatever way I can, too.”

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the passing of Peter Rufai, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper.

In a condolence message on his official X handle, Obi described the death of the ex-Nigeria goalkeeper as unfortunate, stating that he gave his all for the country during his active days.

He said Rufai delighted many football-loving Nigerians with unforgettable moments throughout his playing career.

The former Anambra State governor prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and asked God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in power, Peter Rufai, our Dodo Mayana,” Obi said.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Rufai died at the age of 61 on Thursday in Lagos, following an illness.