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Makinde To Clerics: Join politics if you want Nigeria to progress

The Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde, has called on clerics to join politics, if they want Nigeria to progress, Newspremises reports.

Makinde made this call during a thanksgiving service of the Christ Revival Miracle Church, Molete, Ibadan, shepherded by Reverend P.F Owa, On Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Makinde, while addressing the congregation noted that it is when men of God participate in politics that the desired changes can occur in the country.

He maintained that only the participation of men and women of faith can give Nigeria a perfect and complete nation.

Makinde, while speaking further, charged professionals to participate in politics.

He added that this will enhance good governance and promote sanity in the political system.

The governor, while speaking on the 2023 election, said that he has not made up his mind whether to seek reelection or not.

He added that he did not know if he would seek reelection or not.

“One of the pastors, while praying, talked about the first and second tenure.

“Well, I came out in 2019 to tell the people that I wanted to become the governor but I prayed to God that only His will should be done.

“And now, I don’t even know if it is the will of God for me to even seek or push out for a second tenure.

“The only prayer I want you to be praying is that God’s will alone should be done in my life.

“On a final note, let us participate in politics and governance as children of God.”

Corruption Under Buhari Administration More Worse Than My Own – IBB Declares

Nigeria’s former military president, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has declared that corruption under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is worse than what happened when he was in power.

According to IBB, corrupt people under his own administration can pass as saints when compared to the wave of corruption prevalent under the Buhari administration.

Babangida made the submission on Friday during an interview with Arise TV where he spoke on several national issues.

The former military leader said he tackled corrupt officials during his own time but corrupt officials in the government of President Buhari are walking about freely.

Babangida said, “But what’s happening now is worse… you can’t compare it with the facts on the ground now. You can say it. From what I read, from analysis, I think we are saints when compared to what is happening under a democratic dispensation.

“I sacked a governor for misappropriating less than three hundred and thirteen thousand.

“Today, those who have stolen billions and are in courts and are now parading themselves on the streets. Who else is better in fighting corruption?.. we are saints when compared with that.”

Despite the submission, IBB said he has a good relationship with Buhari.

Supreme Court Affirms Buni, Others as APC Caretaker Committee

The Supreme Court has affirmed the appointment of the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Careraker-National Convention Planning Committee.

A seven-man panel of the apex court headed Justice Emmanuel Agim, in its verdict, held that Buni’s position in the ruling party was not contrary to the provision of Section 183 of the 1999 Constitution because it is on a temporary basis which is not akin to Executive office or paid employment as envisaged by Section.

Controversies and perceived misinterpretations of the judgement over Governor Buni’s headship of the APC have trailed the recently delivered Supreme Court judgement affirming Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s second term victory wherein his nomination under the party’s Caretaker Committee was challenged.

Naija News reports that extracts from the certified true copy of the judgement in the case against Akeredolu’s re-election, which was made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by the Legal Adviser of the APC, Prof. Tahir Mamman, quoted the apex court as saying that the Committee headed by Buni “is on firm ground to proceed with its mandate as given by the National Executive Committee of the APC.”

It reads in part: “The law is and still remain that the provisions that govern sponsorship and nomination of candidates in an election are: Sections 31 and 87 of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended.

“That there is no provisions in the Electoral Act prescribing any form for forwarding or submission of the sponsored candidate of a political party in an election.

“Sections 177 and 182 of the CFRN which make provisions for qualifications and disqualification of candidates for Governorship election are exhaustive and leave no room for any addition.

“That no other Law/Act can be relied upon to disqualify a candidate in an election save for the provisions of Section 182 of the CFRN.

“That non-compliance with INEC directives (regulations, guidelines or manuals) for the purpose of election, but which is not contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act shall not of itself be a ground in an election petition.

“Paragraph 17 (a) of the First Supplementary to Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections cannot be relied upon as a ground to question the return of a candidate in an election.

“That sponsorship of a candidate in an election is that of the party and not the individual Officer of the party forwarding the name of the candidate.

“That the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party is empowered to create, elect and appoint Committees (including the instant CECPC) or any other committee it may deem necessary to act in any capacity.

“On the strength of all the above position of the Supreme Court in the instant case and other earlier decided cases cited in support, it is our opinion that the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) headed by Governor Mai Mala Buni is on firm ground to proceed with its mandate as given by the National Executive Committee of the APC.”

BREAKING: EFCC arrests Bukola Saraki

The Economic and financial crimes commission has arrested former senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Saraki is in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering.

Mr Saraki, a former Kwara State governor, was detained on Saturday, sources familiar with the development said, a situation that may trigger another episode of troubles for the politician.

As senate president between 2015 and 2019, Mr Saraki spent a considerable time facing allegations of corruption and false declaration of assets. He was acquitted by the Supreme Court in June 2018.

Saraki is to answer questions over alleged theft and laundering of public funds using a network of cronies and proxy companies.

The suspected proxies, who executed purported contracts for Kwara State under Mr Saraki, allegedly made returns, for many years, to the former governor, forming an organised a network of dirty money flow.

2023: Atiku has nothing to offer Nigeria – Adeyanju, warns PDP

Activist, Deji Adeyanju has warned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to avoid making Atiku Abubakar its Presidential Candidate in the upcoming 2023 General elections.

The fiery critic pointed out that APC will win because it will be presenting someone ‘fresh’. In a series of tweets on Friday, he pointed out that Atiku would not be a good choice for the party.

“Atiku has nothing to offer Nigeria. Nigeria must move forward from old tired men like Atiku, Tinubu & Buhari. They are not just old but very sick and always with their doctors. Those promoting them are only looking for power at all cost, free dollars and business as usual.”

“We need competent, young & energetic leaders who will not be a liability on the nation.”

“APC will easily win 2023 election if Atiku gets PDP ticket because APC will be presenting someone fresh, a Governor, Minister, etc. What it mean is that PDP has not learnt anything in opposition for 8yrs. Nigerians are tired of these sick old men. Feel the pulse of the nation.”

“The only thing that can bring sense permanent to Nigeria is another APC victory in 2023. For some people to still be discussing Atiku who relocated to Dubai for over 2yrs and abandoned the country, it means we have a big problem in this country.”

Ondo Governorship Election: Again, Akeredolu Defeats Jegede At Supreme Court

Ondo Governorship Election: Again, Akeredolu Wins Jegede At Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Rotimi Akeredolu in the matter involving the authentic winner of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State.
The apex court in its judgment on Wednesday, declared Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of Ondo State.

The court also threw out the suit filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede.

It would be recalled that after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Akeredolu as the winner of the election, Jegede rejected the election result and challenged it before the state governorship election tribunal.

Akeredolu, however, floored Jegede again at the tribunal, same at the appeal court and eventually at the supreme court.

More details later…

‘PDP will Be Hit By More Confusion in 2023’ – Femi Adesina Makes New Prediction

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has predicted that the People Democratic Party (PDP) will be hit by more confusion ahead of the 2023 election.
Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Adesina stated that more members of the opposition party will defect to the ruling party.

He also slammed PDP governors for accusing Buhari of turning the presidential villa to a secretariat of the APC.

Femi Adesina claimed that during the PDP administration at the federal level, the party conducted some of its meetings at the presidential villa.

“Between now and 2023, there would be more confusion in their ranks and there would be more depletions in their ranks, so that is why they say anything,” he said.

“However, anything illogical, and inconsequential they say. We were in this country when President Obasanjo was in power and the BOT meeting of the PDP used to hold at the presidential villa.

“We were here when President Yar’adua, when President Jonathan was there, they held meetings at the presidential villa. What are they talking about really?

“When APC dwindles from 24 governors to 19, do you hear a whimper from PDP one day rejoicing? It is all because they are losing ground that they are saying all these things. It is the way of politics.”

Lagos LG Poll: Lagos State LGA Election 2021 Results

Residents of Lagos yesterday voted for candidates that would pilot their affairs at the Local Government Level.
Society gazette reports residents cast their ballots in polling units across local councils in the state to elect their local government chairmen and councilors for a fresh four-year term

The polls was open across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Development Areas of the state.

See results from the election:

APC wins Ikorodu LG chairmanship election
Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission(LASIEC) has declared All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of chairmanship election in Ikorodu Local Government (LG).

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Hassan Rafiu, had a total of 1497 votes, while Wasiu Adesina of APC had 4729 votes.

Somolu local government Chairmanship

APC – 9456 – (Abdulhamed Salawu)

PDP- 806 (Rasak Fatai)

Accord – 651 (Ekundayo Abayomi)

Winner: Abdulhamed Salawu (APC)

Coker Aguda LCDA Chairmanship

Lekan Razaq declared winner of Coker Aguda LCDA

APC 13,905

PDP 1,184 Alfred Olayemi Thomas

YPP 060

Councillorship

Ward B, Sanya, Coker Aguda, Surulere

Oguntoyinbo Ismael – winner

APC 1,954

PDP 151

YPP 0

Ward G, Savage/ Orile,

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Kareem Oyebanji – Winner

APC 1,417

PDP 146

YPP 4

Ward F

Ogidan Afeez Owolabi – Winner

APC 267

PDP

YPP 8

Ward E Baale, coker-Aguda LCDA

Olaiya Adekunle – Winner

APC 1,352

PDP 183

YPP 6

Ward C in Coker-Aguda, LCDA in Surulere.

Bolade Ogendengbe declared winner – Councillorship

APC 1191

PDP 146

YPP15

Councillorship Ward G, Savage/ Orile,

Kareem Oyebanji – winner

APC 1,417

PDP 146

YPP 4

Councillor shop for ward A Coker

Aminu Akeem declared winner and returned.

Apc 2,703

Pdp 151

Ypp 07

Ward C, PU 012, Nosamu, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA,

Councilorship

PDP – 15,

APC – 148

YPP – 0

Void – 2

Chairmanship

12 PDP

147 APC

YPP 0

Police Barracks, Railway 1, PU 004, Apapa ward 02, LGA code 05A, Apapa LGA

Chairmanship

APC 81

PDP 36

YP 0

Councillorship

APC 79

PDP 3

YP 0

Unit 040,

Ward C2,

Ifako-Ijaiye

Chairmanship

APC – 36

PDP – 0

YPP – 0

Councillorship

APC – 35

PDP – 0

YPP – 1

LG Election: Woman caught Massively Rigging Votes in favour of APC [VIDEO)

Footage of a woman massively ‘rigging’ votes at a polling unit during the Lagos LG elections today has gone viral on Social media.

According to Cable, the yet-to-be identified woman is seen thumb-printing several ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress, APC during the exercise earlier today.

Watch video below;

2023: Nigerians Eagerly Waiting For Buhari’s Tenure To End – PDP Replies Shehu

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Nigerians are already tired of the Muhammadu Buhari presidency and can’t wait for his tenure to end in 2023.
The PDP in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said anything that will keep the Buhari government in office longer than May 29, 2023, will be firmly resisted.

The PDP was responding to an earlier report in which the presidency had admonished the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to forget about returning to power when the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari expires in 2023.

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made the submission while speaking on Tuesday after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer in Abuja.

According to him, President Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have done so much for Nigerians that the citizens will not vote for another party come 2023 when he leaves office.

He told the PDP and other opposition parties to forget about displacing APC as the ruling party in 2023 because Nigerians will not forget the legacies of the Buhari administration in a hurry.

Replying in a statement titled ‘Buhari Presidency’s 2023 Comments Smacks of Self-Succession Plot’ the PDP said the position of the president’s spokesperson is provocative and suggestive that Buhari wants to cling to power.

It added that Nigerians have suffered enough hardship under the Buhari government and deserve something better.

The statement reads: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the assertion by the Buhari Presidency that Nigerians will be waiting for President Muhammadu Buhari “to show the way in 2023” has further heightened public apprehensions of self-succession plot by the cabal in the Presidency.”

“Nigerians were jolted when President Buhari’s spokesman, Shehu Garba, publicly announced in Daura, Mr. President’s hometown, that President Buhari “constitutes a political obstacle” which those who seek to succeed him, come 2023 “cannot dismantle.”

“Such statement by the Presidency, which is in its last lap of the second and final tenure in office, is not only provocative but also smacks of plots to derail our constitutional democratic order.”

“Perhaps the comment by the Buhari Presidency explains why there have been heavy onslaught against our institutions of democracy as well as the Electoral Act.”

“Our party and indeed the majority of Nigerian across board and even across party lines caution President Buhari’s handlers to note that such plots cannot stand as it will be firmly resisted by the people.”

“Shehu Garba should be bold enough to announce that President Buhari will be on the ballot for another term in 2023 and watch how Nigerians will respond.”

“The 1999 Constitution (as amended) is clear on the tenure of office of the President and such cannot be extended under any guise or conditions whatsoever.”

“It is imperative for Shehu Garba to note that Nigerians have been subjected to the worst forms of hardship under the Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration and will never allow anything that will keep this administration in office a day beyond May 29, 2023.”