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JUST IN: Wike Backs Tinubu For Presidency, Vows To Deliver South-South For APC

Following his defeat at the People Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential primaries, Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike has resolved to throw his weight behind the Presidential ambition of former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, POLITICS NIGERIA can authoritatively report.

Wike, who emerged second in the race to clinching the party’s ticket, lost to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who polled 371 votes against the River Governor’s 237 on Saturday.

Also, former senate president Bukola Saraki came third after he garnered votes of 70 delegates while Governor Udom trailed behind him with 38 votes.

Pundits believe that Wike’s loss at the poll was as a result of the last-minute alliance between Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto State Governor and Abubakar. The former declared support for the latter at the 11th hour.

But Wike, according to multiple sources familiar with internal workings, will not be supporting PDP as expected. Rather, he will support Tinubu, a Presidential hopeful, who stands a chance to clinch the ticket under the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Sources attributed this to the outcome of the Saturday election, noting that the Rivers state Governor is at war with fellow south-south governors, whom he believes contributed to his defeat.

“As far as I’m concerned, there is nothing to worry about. I contested that election based on the agreement with all the Southern Governors and the leaders of the South that the presidency should go to the South.

“We have done our own part. We never betrayed anybody because it is not in our blood to betray. But it is a shame to those people, some governors from the South who are the people they used to sabotage our victory. But however, we have shown them that we are not like them,” the Rivers Governor had said on Monday.

Another source explained that prior to Saturday, there is an unwritten agreement between Tinubu and Wike, which states that the latter will support the former should he lose in the primaries.

According to this source, Wike, like some Governors who have a clandestine agreement with the APC leaders, has promised to deliver South South, which is his stronghold, to Tinubu.

Also, Tinubu’s agreement with Wike is to enable him ’cause problems’ for Rotimi Amaechi, one of his contenders in the APC Presidential primaries. This is evidenced by Wike’s subliminal support for Senator Magnus Abe, who is an opponent to Amaechi and currently battling him for the structure of the APC in Rivers state.

It should be noted that Amaechi, who is currently the minister of Transportation, is an arch rival of Wike.

Some bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party have already got a hold of Wike’s move and have commenced resolution talks. Part of this was the visit of Abubakar at Wike’s residence on Monday.

The Ikwerre born Politician has in the past expressed praise for the Lagos Political Leader adding that he would never “say or do anything to malign the hard-earned reputation of the elder statesman.”

SOURCE: POLITICS NIGERIA

Unknown Gunmen Attack Anambra Broadcasting Service, Destroy Two Operational Vehicles

Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Monday, 30th May, 2022, invaded the premises of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Awada, Onitsha station.

It was gathered that the gunmen who believed to be part of the rampaging group that have terrorising parts of Anambra these past months.

The gunmen set a building on fire, a bus, and a vehicle parked in the premises belonging to a staff who had worked overnight.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said no life was lost in the attack.

He said:

”Following a distress call today 30/5/2022 at about 4:30am of a case of arson in Anambra State Broadcasting Station Idemili North, the Police Operatives responded swiftly and prevented the hoodlums from causing damage on the structure.

Unfortunately two of operational vehicle belonging to station was affected. No life was lost.

Meanwhile, the station has been cordoned off and Operation is still ongoing in the area. Further development shall be communicated please.”

Court Remands Okorocha In EFCC Custody, Fixes New Date For Hearing

Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Naija News reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja gave the order on Monday during the arraignment of the presidential aspirant by the EFCC over alleged N2.9bn corruption charges.

The EFCC had earlier arraigned Okorocha, an ally to the former governor, Anyim Nyerere Chinenye and five companies on a 17-count money laundering charge.

Dressed in his usual green coloured Agbada with a brown cap to match, Okorocha who is wearing a pensive mood was made to sit near a dock where his plea on the fraud charges against him would be taken this morning.

Okorocha’s usual smiles and waiving of the handkerchief to admirers were completely absent in his mood in the courtroom.

In his ruling, Justice Ekwo ordered that both Okorocha and Chinenye be detained in EFCC custody pending the determination of their bail applications.

The presiding judge, however, adjourned till Tuesday for the hearing of the accused bail applications.

Recall that the nation’s anti-graft agency last week forcefully broke into the Abuja residence of the Senator representing Imo-West

The EFCC had forcefully invaded the premises, using teargas to disperse journalists from the compound. The commission accused Okorocha of refusing to honour invitations to him after jumping the administrative bail granted to him following allegations of stealing public funds to the tune of 2.9 billion Naira.

Sabinus Sues Peak Milk, Gala N1.1bn For Intellectual Property Theft

Nigerian skit maker, Oga Sabinus, has slammed a N1bn suit on Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria, the makers of Peak milk, for alleged intellectual property theft.

He also sued UAC Food LTD, makers of Gala Sausage Roll, for N100M for using his image for an ad without his permission.

The Port Harcourt based skit makers alleged that his slogan “something hooge” was used in a peak advert.

His lawyer said, “The post gathered massive traffic, and engagements and attracted huge followership to your page which only happened because the picture of our client was used for the promotion and advert.”

Details later…

Trouble As Annie Idibia Unfollows 2face Amidst His Reunion With Pero And Her Children In US

There seems to be an issue between Nollywood actress Annie Idibia and her husband, 2face Idibia as she has unfollowed him on Instagram.

This comes barely a few weeks after 2face’s baby mama Pero Adeniyi took to his Instagram page to shower love on the singer for being a doting father and spending quality time with her daughter during a school game in the US.

Sharing a photo of the duo, Pero Adeniyi described 2face as her daughter’s number one cheerleader and loudest track dad.

2face also took to his Instagram story to share adorable moments with his three kids whom he had with Pero Adeniyi.

In the series of posts, 2face was seen beaming with smiles and vibing with his children.

However, it seemed this didn’t go well with Annie Idibia as she unfollowed her husband on the photo and video sharing app, Instagram.

Although, 2face is still following Annie Idibia and it is uncertain if the singer and his wife are having issues.

Often times when a couple unfollows each other on social media, it is always assumed that they might be having some issue in their marriage.

Yinka Alaseyori, Testimony Jaga thrill As Pro. Joshua Iginla Celebrates Birthday in Style

….27 year old barren Women Receive Miracle babies

It was celebration galore at Champions Royal Assembly, Abuja as popular gospel acts, Evangelist Yinka Alaseyori and Testimony Jaga thrill worshippers during the colourful birthday celebrations of Prophet Joshua Iginla and his delectable wife, Prophetess Stella.

Of a truth, it was an atmosphere of glory as the celebrants who share the same birthday month impacted Believers all over the world in a three day event tagged, Unstoppable God.

The 80,000 seater Auditorium was filled to the brim as Faithfuls whose lives have been so impacted by his ministry throng the city of wonders to experience the undiluted word of God, prophecies and demonstration of power through prophet Iginla.

As usual, unusual testimonies and record breaking manifestations were experienced when women who were barren for over 27 years received their babies amidst profound joy and proof.

Evangelist Yinka Alaseyori who also testified to how he became a car owner through the gift of Iginla sang passionately and brought down the supernatural glory of God upon the cathedral.

Also, dancing, celebration and jubilation of joy filled the air as Testimony Jaga serenaded the atmosphere with glorious ministration from the throne of heaven.

Prophet Joshua Iginla’s birthday celebration has become a moment his teeming congregation always look forwards to as they always get special blessings to record.

In past years, Prophet Joshua Iginla has given out more than 100 cars, uncountable houses, millions of naira during his birthday celebrations.

BREAKING: Adelabu Quits Oyo APC After Failing To Get Guber Ticket

Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dumped the All Progressives Congress.

Adelabu, who had earlier described the Oyo State governorship primary poll which produced Senator Teslim Folarin as a charade, announced his exit from the APC at an emergency meeting held with his followers in Ibadan on Sunday.

He alleged that the APC in Oyo State had been hijacked and that he would make public his next political destination after consultations with his supporters across the state.

Adelabu said, “My followers have asked me to leave APC, I have left the APC.

“We will sit down with our leaders to decide on the political party to join. We will come back to APC after winning the governorship election, because we are progressives.

“It worked during the time of late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, he left Action Congress and went to All Nigeria Peoples Party and later came back to Action Congress of Nigeria.

“Just give us 48 hours to get back to you to announce the next political party to join.”

Adelabu had in an earlier statement said he would contest the 2023 governorship election. He also debunked the claim that he had joined the Social Democratic Party.

“All I can tell the whole world for now is that I am going to contest in the 2023 General elections as a Guber candidate, no matter what. This is the only reason why I left my groovy career as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2018.

“No amount of intimidation, threat or harassment can stop me from my passionate ambition of revolutionising the political, social and economic landscape of Oyo State through machinery of government.

“As of today, I’m not a member of SDP or any other political party as being widely circulated by media organisations. Appropriate steps will be taken after consultations in due course,” he added.

2023: How Wike Reacted After Tambuwal Stepped Down To Support Atiku

Presidential aspirant and governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike reportedly lost his spirit after Aminu Tambuwal withdrew from the presidential race to support Atiku Abubakar

According to some reports last minute intervention of some stake holders in the party worked in favor of Atiku.

At 8: 34pm, the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stepped down for Atiku, Legit.ng report.

Party sources said he withdrew from the race to support Atiku following the intervention of some elders who feared that should Wike pick the ticket, the ruling party would once again secure the presidential seat in 2023.

Before the commencement of the primary some Northern elders had met with Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed but the talks had failed as the aspirants had insisted on participating in the election.

However, the elders resumed the push at the venue of the event.

Tambuwal later gave in and withdrew from the election.

Wike’s mood changed after Tambuwal’s withdrawal

It was observed that aspirants from the South, except Udom Emmanuel, were all seated together, just as other contenders from the North were camped together.

Governors of Rivers and Benue states, Wike and Samuel Ortom respectively were seen having conversations shortly after Tambuwal announced his withdrawal from the race. Soon, another aspirant, Ayodele Fayose, also joined in.

Wike, who was cheerful before Tambuwal’s shocking announcement, frowned throughout the exercise.

The Rivers governor looked exhausted while ballot sorting was ongoing with Atiku’s name ringing in the air.

Coming second to Atiku was Wike who polled 237 votes. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, an aspirant had pulled out of the race around 5pm to support Wike.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki came third with 70 votes; Governor Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) came fourth with 38 votes; Governor Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), came fifth with 20 votes; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim came sixth with 14 votes, while Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa and Diana Oliver Tariela got one vote each.

Obanikoro Loses Senatorial Ticket To Ex-Deputy Governor Adebule

The former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial primary of the Lagos West Senatorial District on Saturday.

Obanikoro lost the Senatorial primary to the former Deputy Governor Lagos State, Oluranti Adebule.

The former minister polled 119 votes to emerge as the runner-up, while Adebule polled 424 votes to emerge as the winner of the senatorial ticket.

Another contestant, former Commissioner for Transport, Opeifa Kayode scored four votes to emerge third in the primary election.

Announcing the results, the chairman of the Senatorial Electoral Committee, Emeka Okafor, declared Adebule as the winner of the primary election having polled the highest votes.

Reacting to the development, Obanikoro rejected the outcome of the senatorial primary election, saying that the exercise was compromised.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Tunji Adunbarin, the former minister expressed disappointment in the poll.

Obanikoro contended that Adebule was not qualified to participate in the poll, adding that the exercise was “fraught with intimidations and other malpractices which it will address with the party in due course.”

Meanwhile, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, won the APC ticket unopposed with a total of 344 votes.

Similarly, the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, also clinched the APC ticket for the Lagos Central Senatorial District.

Eshinlokun-Sanni scored 185 votes to defeat his closest rival, Demola Seriki, who polled 97 votes.

2023: Tinubu Congratulates Atiku As He Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate

A presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his victory at the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday.

Naija News had earlier reported that Atiku won the presidential ticket of the PDP after defeating all other aspirants with a wide margin at the primary election held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The National Leader of APC commended the former vice president for his patriotism and commitment to Nigeria’s progress.

The former Governor of Lagos State also lauded other PDP presidential aspirants for the orderly and peaceful way they conducted themselves.

He express hope that Atiku would be his opponent if he emerges as the presidential candidate of the APC.

Tinubu said, “As we move further into the election season, I charge the PDP presidential candidate and all political actors across Party lines that we should make this election season one that is devoid of bitterness, rancour and strife.

“We should make our campaigns peaceful and issue-based. Election season should be a festival of ideas that will uplift our country and improve the living condition of all our people.

“Nigerians are yet to forget the national ruin and mismanagement of our country for 16 years by successive PDP administration and this bad memory will dog the campaign of the PDP Candidate

“Nevertheless, I once again congratulate our former Vice President for his victory in his party’s primary.”