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‘You’re A Disgrace’- Amosun Reacts To Utomi’s Allege Contract Violation

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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Senator Ibikunle Amosun

Ibikunle Amosun, a former Governor of Ogun state has described the allegation of contract breach against him by Prof. Pat Utomi as false.

Recall that Utomi, a former presidential candidate had in the wake of the controversy trailing the seizure of Nigeria’s presidential jets in France, over an alleged breach of contract by the Ogun state government with a Chinese company, accused the former governor’s administration of breaching a contract deal with him.

According to Utomi, the state government unjustly terminated a contract it had with him same way it did to the Chinese firm which has now sued the federal government, leading to the seizure of three presidential jets on the order of a court in Paris, France last week.

Reacting Amosun said he tried to assist Utomi even though the said contract was signed under his predecessor, Gbenga Daniel, adding that Utomi was only trying to capitalise on their relationship to hoodwink the state.

Amosun said Utomi was affected by the ‘entitlement mentality’ that both of them  had a relationship, saying he refused to be swayed by Utomi’s blackmail.

The former governors’ rebuttal was contained in a statement he issued on Sunday.

Below full text of the statement:

“Before I came into office, the Ogun State House of Assembly had passed a personal non grata on Utomi and put its resolution in the state’s black book,” he said in a statement he issued on Sunday.

“So, I was curious when I became governor and called Utomi to ask what the issue was. This was entirely at my discretion and not because he reached out to me. But I reckoned that as one with some degree of name recognition, that should not be, and I wanted to know what happened.

“He, however, told me, amongst other things, that there was an ongoing construction in an Ogun State property that had become controversial.

“I immediately raised a team for verification and to know what to do. The team I sent said the land was inappropriate because the said construction was being done in the car park of the Ogun property on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Road in Lagos State. My team then suggested somewhere else.

“But he didn’t want another place because, according to him, the place in question gave more visibility. After our in-house assessment, my team concluded he could not have spent more than N35m or at most, N50m on the construction as of then. At that point, I decided to visit myself.

“In addition, it was discovered that the so-called work done was hurriedly executed in the wake of the realisation that another political party had won the governorship election and would take over the reins of leadership in the state.

“It was also obvious that what was being attempted was a move at ambushing the state government under my watch and presenting us with a Fait Accompli, a situation that would have generated a controversy about the demolition of an ongoing project.

“Just so that his investment in the state would not go to waste, I committed to making a refund of N100 million as against his claim of N200 million. He pressured me ceaselessly to pay him N200 million, but I did not yield.

“As part of his determination to sway me, he deployed his Centre for Value in Leadership, CVL, through the instrumentality of an Award. At first, it all looked curious that I’d just been in office for about two years, and here I was being given an award, so I rejected it.

“But he insisted that I honour his CVL SOLUTION CONFERENCE SERIES with my presence, which I did, and I was given a plague for participating. But I did not change my position on the refund of N100 million as against his N200 million claim.

“A few years later, he complained to some people with the sole intent to malign me. When I heard, I called to tell him off because his problem was purely one of entitlement mentality. He even boasted, asking me: ‘Do you know who I am?’ Imagine! But I ignored him because I immediately saw through his true colour. In my book, it’s one law for everyone, no matter who you are.

“I challenge everyone, including journalists, to let us meet at the construction site and see the N200 million investment he claimed to have made there. Let them also ask what benefit the project would have been to Ogun State.

“Nobody can talk me down in order to look good. I served Ogun State passionately with all my strengths, and I did with my shoulders high. I stand by every decision I took, whether or not people like Pat Utomi were in agreement with me.

“Utomi knows his case did not even have any legs to stand on. He is not different from Zhongfu International Investment FXE. He knows he can not lay claims to any lawful damage done to his investment. All he has tried to do is a ‘me too’, which is very disgraceful.”

Kano Govt Vows Justice For Nine-year Girl Raped To Death

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Rumaisa Sadiq raped to death

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Despite some alleged subterranean moves by some forces to twist the facts behind the alleged raping to death of a nine-year old girl by a pharmaceutical shop operator, the Kano State Government has vowed to secure justice for the victim.

Rumaisa Sadiq was, allegedly, raped to death in Jaba area in Fanisau, on the outskirts of Kano metropolis by a pharmaceutical shop operator who was supposed to treat her for a malaria ailment.

Alhaji Sadiq, father of the deceased said he had taken young Rumaiasa to the chemist for malaria treatment ,but  unfortunately, she was allegedly converted to a s&x object, a development that resulted in her death.

Although the matter is already a subject of litigation at a Kano High Court, Aisha Lawan Saji, Kano State Commissioner for Women ,Children and Disabled Persons, have alleged that efforts are  being made by some elements to twist the facts of the case.

A statement on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from the Ministry, said the Commissioner on a visit to the victim’s family however vowed that the matter will be pursued to its logical conclusion.

She assured that the case will be pursued with vigour, so as to ensure that justice is done to the  departed young girl,as well as to serve as a deterrent to others who may want to toe similar line of action.

“Despite moves by some individuals to infuse diverters into the reported case of a fatal rape against nine-year old Rumaisa Sadiq,the Commissioner for Women, Children, and the Disabled ,Hajia Aisha Lawan Saji Rano ,has insisted that there must be justice for the late victim and her family .

Speaking during a condolence visit to the family house of the victim, the Commissioner said there must be justice for the little girl who lost her life simply because someone chose to display his animalistic instinct on her.

“The full and quick dispensation of justice, in this case is necessary to serve as a lesson and deterrence to others like this grown-up person who carried out this merciless act against an innocent nine-year old girl” the statement noted .

The Commissioner, also, promised that the State Government will be monitoring proceedings in the case.

Already, the case according to Nafisa Salisu Ahmad, the founder of an advocacy group, Hadaya Ahmad VVF Aid, that drew attention to the matter, has garnered considerable interest from some human rights organizations.

Kano: Drug Supply Contracts Controversy: Gov Yusuf Orders Immediate Probe

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The kano State Government has ordered a thorough investigation into an alleged contract award for the supply of drugs across the 44 Local Councils of the State.

This is even as the State authorities have distanced themselves from the purported drug supply contracts.

A viral video by a popular skit maker sparked wide debates concerning the controversial contract, as well as insinuating under hand dealings.

But  a statement on Sunday, August 18, 2024, jointly issued by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Haliru Dantiye, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s media aide, Sanusi Bature  Dawakin Tofa, stated that the Kano state Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has been directed to launch a probe to ascertain the status of the said contract.

The Commission’s findings, the statement added, are to be submitted, for further necessary actions.

“Governor Abba  Yusuf of Kano State has denied any knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to the 44 Local Government Councils of the State.

The Governor  directed the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission PCACC to investigate that allegations immediately and report the outcome for further action .” the statement reads.

Governor Yusuf has, however, appealed to the people to exercise patience while awaiting the outcome of the inquest.

Ondo: PDP, APC Weigh Benefits Of Mimiko’s Defection

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Ayodele Oni
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Olusegun Mimiko

By Ayodele Oni

The defection of the former Governor of Ondo state, Dr Olusegun Mimiko and his followers, among whom are former political office holders in his administration is causing rumpus within the two political parties in the state.

Mimiko had led his associates from the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the governorship election slated for November.

The PDP in the state in a reaction stated that  the associates of former Governor  Mimiko who defected to the APC last week cannot enhance the chances of the ruling party and its candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the November 16 gubernatorial election in the state.

However, the state chapter of the ruling party said the defection of the former PDP chieftains would ensure its “unprecedented landslide victory” in the forthcoming election.

Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, PDP publicity secretary, pointed out that there was nothing to celebrate in the defection of Mimiko’s allies to the APC.

Peretei noted that the political class was “a negligible fraction of the voting public.

“The electorate who had been pauperized and taken for granted over the years are wiser now. For a place like Ondo State with very enlightened minds, politicians can defect to wherever they want.

“When the election comes, the people will have to choose between their oppressors and those who wish to bring liberation. More importantly, while some of these defectors have never contested any elections before, others are serial election losers.

“So, how can they help an Aiyedatiwa to win in November? This is the flip side of the celebration about the defections.”

In its response, the APC in Ondo state said the decamping of the Mimiko’s associates had signalled the final burial of the opposition party in the state.

A statement by Alex Kalejaye, APC Publicity Secretary, on Sunday, August, 18, 2024, said: “In the absence of a viable opposition in Ondo State political space, the Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa, will enjoy an easy victory at the governorship election in November.

“The unprecedented landslide victory would be aided by the political giants that recently defected to the ruling party from the disabled People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“The struggling main opposition party should have done all it takes to stop the defection of the experienced political players, including former governor, former federal lawmakers, former speaker of the House of Assembly, among others. PDP loss, is APC gain.

“Attempts by the aggrieved party to denounce and deny the political influence and relevance of these notable gladiators are understandably borne out of glaring frustration.

“In expressing such frustrations, APC cautioned that a sitting governor deserves some level of respect, and called on party spokesmen to be more cultured in their choice of words while addressing the Chief Executive Officer of a State.

“The people of Ondo State are convinced that the defectors are successful leaders, in and outside politics, and are only concerned about the speedy development of the Sunshine State, which Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, symbolises.

“The APC-led government, under the new dispensation, has nibbed in the bud the era of indiscriminate borrowing to finance government operations. Instead, it has introduced measures to ensure that the state operates within it’s means, and keeps for the raining day.

“The policy of conservation, notwithstanding, work is in progress on some roads, like Oda and Ijoka, while government agents are finalising a review of stalled contracts with contractors.

“The government has further conceived projects, which would have direct impacts on the rural areas, that will soon be awarded to credible and qualified contractors for timely execution.

“The State chapter commended the Governor for prioritising  welfare of the senior citizens, besides prompt payment of salaries and emoluments.

“The party observed that the beauty of serving a system meritoriously is the assurance that the system will support when age beckons, and strength depletes.

“It is our sincere expectation that the senior citizens and their entire family will reciprocate the unprecedented gesture during the election.”

Ganduje, Uzodinma Presidential Posters, Handiwork Of Mischief Makers – APC National Chairman

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Ayodele Oni
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Ganduje abd Uzodinma Presidential Posters,

By Ayodele Oni

A former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has identified those behind emergence of his campaign posters ahead of 2027 presidential campaign.

The posters, which are reportedly seen at conspicuous places in Abuja as well as on social media, showed Ganduje being paired with Imo State Governor Hope Nzodinma.

Ganduje, who is acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), described the poster as the handiwork of mischief makers working in collaboration with elements of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

He claimed that their plan is to cause disaffection between him and President Bola Tinubu by circulating 2027 presidential posters of himself and Governor Uzodinma as running mate.

The posters which have the slogan, ‘For Nigerians, prosperity and human capital development’ also indicated that the two political gladiators would contest the 2027 election on the platform of the APC.

Ganduje who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu on the poster in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the development as “entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.”

The statement reads, “This is to inform the general public that the posters currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is contesting for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate, is entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.

“We urge the public to disregard this fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.”

Tension, Anxiety As Abia Govt Begins Demolition Of Structures On Illegally Acquired Public Schools’ Land

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Demolition Of Structures On Illegally Acquired Public Schools Land in Abia State

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Palpable anxiety, apprehension, and  fear have gripped allottees and beneficiaries of lands and other properties belonging to public schools and other institutions in Abia State.

At the weekend, the State authorities commenced moves to recover the lost   assets, with the demolition of structures erected on the encroached lands at the famous Government College Umuahia.

Rising from an Executive Council Meeting on August ,5, 2024, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kalu said that a Committee has been set up to supervise the process of recovering lands that were illegally collected from over 180 public schools across the State by the previous administration.

The Source reports that the immediate past Government had allotted a large chunk of land belonging to some public educational institutions in the State to private individuals, mostly political cronies ,friends family members,and some faith-based organizations.

Similarly, most of the beneficiaries have gone ahead to erect varying structures, ranging from residential buildings, business outlets, to Worship Centres, not minding public outcry.

Prince Kalu had warned that the State Government will not condone the mindless appropriation of public lands and other assets by unscrupulous elements.

He noted  that some individuals have developed  the penchant for unbridled greed and display of impunity in  illegally appropriating  the common wealth .

The recovery  Committee which include  some key members of the State Executive Council is headed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba.

Kingsley Agomuo, the General Manager of the Umuahia Capital Development Authority, who is also, a member of the recovery committee said the demolition at the College will serve as a warning to trespassers, that it will not be business as usual.

He noted that the area being demolished belong to the Government College Umuahia.

According to him, the Abia State Government gave the areas to the College Old Boys Association with a Certificate of Occupancy .

The UCDA boss expressed regret that despite clear evidence that the land belongs to public institution, some people still went ahead to partition and sell them.

He cautioned prospective land buyers to always carry out due enquiries before engaging in any transactions.

He informed that the demolition exercise was preceded by required notices to the occupants, adding that any structures still standing within the area after the exercise belong to Government College Umuahia .

Chairman of the host community, Friday Ohaeri, explained that  the encroached lands were freely donated by their forebears to the progenitors of the College at its formative stage in the 1920s

The Source reports that most of the occupants of the encroached land are insisting that they acquired the property through the Umunna Community of Ndume Ibeku ,the host community of the College.

But Ohaeri, the Chairman of the Ummuna community, maintained that the occupants were only goaded by selfish interests,as the transactions were never, and still not known  to the Umunna community.

An official of the Old Boys Association Eze Justice Chinonyerem Uwaga, noted that the encroached land used to serve as the College’s farm land .

Eze Uwaga, who is the second National Vice president of the College Old Boys Association, also informed that all past efforts to get the illegal occupants to quit proved futile.

The Source gathered that the Government College demolition exercise has evoked serious fears among other occupants of lands belonging to public schools across the state

Before ,the College demolition exercise, most of the beneficiaries of the partitioned school lands had dismissed the threat by the Government to recover the lands .

Even with the constitution of the recovery committee, most of the allottees never blinked, as they believed that the entire exercise will naturally fizzle out.

But ,it is now obvious that real danger looms, particularly for the Aba axis allottees who have  built multi million naira business outfits and other structures on the encroached lands.

Imo Govt Goes Tough On Tax Evaders, Seal Defaulting Hotels In Owerri

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Imo State Board of Internal Revenue Services seal Hotels

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Acting Chairman of the Imo State Board of Internal Revenue Services IIRS, Remigius Okoye, has insisted that clamping down on some hotels and other tax defaulting outfits in the State ,remain the only option left.

The Source reports that at the weekend, about  eight high profile hotels and other business concerns  within the Owerri metropolis were sealed for alleged failure of their managements  to honour their statutory tax/rents obligations to the State .

The hotels that fell under the hammer of the State’s revenue collection agency include Hotel Arizona, Benconn Hotels Zeeworld Hotels and Zoey Ibis Royale .

Others were Lavianto Hotel ,Titanic View Hotel and suites and Heroes Luxury Apartment.

Owerri, the Imo State capital, is famous, particularly in the South East region, for playing host to several Middle and high brow hotels and others within the hospitality industry chain.

A substantial part of its annual Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, is derived from its robust hospitality industry.

Okoye, the IIRS Chief, said the hotels and other business premises that were sealed during its operations failed to pay their taxes, despite given enough room and notices.

He described the actions of the hoteliers and other defaulters as  inimical to the economic health of the state.

According to the IIRS Chairman ,before the debt management and enforcement team moved into action, several letters of reminder and warnings were served on the defaulters.

He warned that the revenue collection agency is poised to enforce strict adherence to the payments of all Government  statutory rents/ taxes.

Okoye maintained that the  ongoing enforcement  will not seize until maximum compliance level in tax collection is achieved.

While urging all taxable individuals and entities to be alive to their civic responsibilities, the IIRS boss also noted that the enforcement is aimed at shoring up the  internally generated revenue profile of the state for the purpose of effective service delivery by the Government.

“The IIRS warns that any establishment found to be evading payments of taxes will face severe sanctions, including sealing of business premises and prosecution. Okoye”, stated.

Police Moves To Free Abducted Medical Students

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Ayodele Oni
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Kayode Egbetokun - IGP

By Ayodele Oni

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered immediate deployment of extensive human and technical resources to bolster the efforts of the Benue State Command to set free abducted 20 medical students in Otukpo, Benue state.

He condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students in Otukpo, Benue State on Thursday.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force PRO disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

The students were en route to the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu when they were abducted.

Describing the act as appalling, callous, and utterly unacceptable, the IGP assured the public of the police force’s full commitment to their safe rescue.

“This includes the mobilization of additional tactical units from the Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) and the Force Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT).

“Advanced helicopters, drones, and specialized tactical vehicles have also been deployed to facilitate a thorough search and ensure the swift rescue of the abducted students.

“The Nigeria Police Force stands in solidarity with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”

The IGP emphasized the determination of the force to exhaust every possible means in the pursuit of the perpetrators and to continue the fight against kidnapping and other forms of criminality in Nigeria.

Egbetokun appealed to the general public for assistance, urging anyone with useful information or actionable intelligence to come forward.

“Individuals are encouraged to contact the nearest police station, the state command control number, or the Force Headquarters via [email protected] and other helplines.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its mission to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians and will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace, stability, and the rule of law across the country.”

Hard drugs And Human Trafficking Through Nigerian Seaports: USA, France, NDLEA, Maritime Stakeholders, Brain Storm

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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NDLEA and Maritime Stakeholders

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The United States of America, USA, and French Embassies are among hordes of other Diplomatic Missions in  Nigeria that have signified their participation in a Maritime Summit on Drug Smuggling and Human Trafficking in the country.

Similarly, regulatory agencies, such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, have expressed their readiness to be part of the Summit scheduled to hold on Thursday August 22, 2024, at the Eko Hotels ,in Lagos .

Worried about the rising incidents of large quantities of prohibited drugs and other unwholesome products  imported into the country of recent, the Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria MASPAN and the Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron AMANO, opted to organize the Summit to enable stakeholders come up with lasting solutions.

At a media briefing held  in Lagos at the weekend, Chairman of the planning Committee, Emmanuel Maiguwa,informed that the primary aim of the Summit is to  brain storm  on how best to stem the ugly trend of large consignments of banned substances found on ships arriving the shores of Nigeria,as well as increasing cases of stowaways on ships departing the country’s Seaports .

“Ships have been detained for several  months while, their crew were placed on trial and forced to remain without seeing their families for several years in cases drug smuggling .

“At the end of this Conference,we hope that stakeholders will arrive at workable solutions and mandate a working group to ensure the actualization of the resolutions reached .

“On the part of Human Trafficking ,cases of stowaways, especially, at Lagos Ports ,have continued to cause delays to vessels when they are found before  departure.

“Cases where discoveries were not made before departure have continued to burden ship owners because of the very complex administrative protocols involved in handling stowaways on ships”, Maiguwa lamented .

He noted that organizing the talk shop has become imperative ,going by the negatively disruptive effects smuggling ,and human trafficking are having on shipping operations in the country.

” The goal is to align with critical agencies,and stakeholders in ensuring that drug and human trafficking in the maritime domain are reduced to the barest minimum,if not eradicated ,perpetrators penalized ,in a way that innocent parties are not made to pay the price and the industry is not deprived of its growth potentials” he further noted .

The Summit billed to be chaired by the Minister for Marine and Blue Economy ,Gboyega Oyetola ,is also to be attended by both local and international shipping outfits .

Edo 2024: PDP, APC At Loggerheads Over Allegation Of Plot To Truncate Election

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Akinwale Kasali
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APC and PDP

By Akinwale Kasali

Less than 40 days to the Edo State Governorship Election, the two top political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress,  APC, have continued to trade words, alleging plots and counter plots to compromise the forthcoming Election.

The PDP had alleged that intelligence reports it received have it that the APC is plotting to cause unrest in the State and destabilize the electoral process.

A statement by the Deputy Director General for Media and Publicity of the PDP Campaign Council, Rev. Olu Martins, called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 5, and the State Commissioner of Police to look into the case of some suspected “rogue policemen” from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja who the party alleged may have been paid huge sums by the APC to harass, attack and kidnap PDP chieftains across the three (3) senatorial districts of the State.

The statement reads, “These suspected rogue mufti-wearing police officers led by CSP Ibrahim Angbasa , have been operating outside the scope of their job, carrying AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, harassing and arresting PDP chieftains across the State.

“Since they began their sinister operations, they have arrested Hon. Kingsley Osahon, the Counselor Representing Ward 10, in Esan North East Local Government Area of the State, and a few other people who we currently don’t have their details.”

Olu Martins continued: “We are also aware that they have a long list of major PDP chieftains across the State’s three senatorial districts who they are planning to abduct for the political purpose of weakening the PDP ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election slated for September 21, 2024.

“Some names believed to be on this list include the Chairman of Esan North East Local Government Area (LGA), Dr. Kelly Inedegbor, among others, whose identities have yet to be confirmed.

Countering PDP’s claims the APC, in a statement by Director of Publicity,  Edo Governorship Campaign Council, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo, called for the arrest of Mr Emmanuel Odigie and investigate his claim on national television that people are calling for the military to take over the government and his claims that he was aware of plans by the federal government using the Vice President, the Senate President and the Chief of Staff to the president to compromise the Edo election in favour of the APC.

The APC stressed that, “More worrisome is the allegation that the presidency has concluded plans to rig the election in favour of Senator Monday Okpebholo. Odigie also claimed during his Arise interview, that “…some forces in the Presidency including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila have perfected plans with some notable APC leaders in Edo State to rig the forthcoming September 21st Governorship Election in Edo State while President Tinubu will be on a disguised trip out of the country.

“Like a fly destined to follow a corpse into the grave, Odigie told his bewildered audience that some so-called integrity group members were present in every meeting where these plans were held.

“In the light of the danger that Mr. Emmanuel Odigie has become, the APC and indeed Nigerians are requesting for a thorough investigation of all his allegations – including those he made against the President and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima; Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Inspector General of Police.

“This arrest and prosecution of Emmanuel Odigie will thwart whatever plans his integrity group has put in place to destabilize Nigeria. It will go a long way to also ensure the sanctity of the ballot box in Nigeria, including the September 21, 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State.”

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