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Daily Rendezvous  Abuja, Nigeria – September 18, 2025 – A former presidential aspirant and political strategist, Dr. Umar Ardo, has called on patriotic elites, professionals, women, and Nigerian youths to rise above partisan apathy and rally behind a new political platform, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ardo described Nigeria’s political trajectory since 1999 as “a relentless drift into economic bankruptcy, insecurity, disunity, and social decay” despite the country’s vast human and natural resources. “The cause is clear – a visionless, venal, corrupt, supine, insensitive, and banal political class has taken siege of our country,” he said. Ardo explained that the newly registered ADA, which has already received provisional approval from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is not just another political party but a “moral rebirth of the nation.” He likened the ...

Daily Rendezvous  Indeed, the passing of General Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marks the end of an era in our nation’s history. He was a man known for his truthfulness, guided by the fear of Allah and driven by sincere intentions for the progress and unity of Nigeria. Like every human being, he was not without faults. However, his honesty, personal discipline, and unwavering commitment to national service remain undeniable legacies. History will remember him as a leader who stood firm on his convictions, with a heart rooted in patriotism and a life shaped by simplicity and integrity. We pray that Almighty Allah forgives him, accepts his good deeds, purifies him with His boundless mercy, fills his grave with light and peace, and admits him into Al-Jannatul Firdaus—the highest level of Paradise—among the righteous. May this final chapter of his life serve as a testimony in his favour on the Day of Judgment. O Allah, grant stren...