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Clark Indicts Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Over Jonathan; Asks Them To Stand Down In 2023 For The South

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A former Minister for Information, foremost Statesman, and Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), Chief Edwin Clark, has indicted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the roles they played to prevent the re-election of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, for allegedly violating zoning principle in 2015.

The advice comes on the heels of the interest of the three in the 2023 Presidential seat which many insist should be the turn of the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years in office. He advised them not to run for the 2023 ticket in the interest of national unity.

The elder statesman, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, told them that “after the eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari, no Northerner should be seeking to be President.”

The North, Chief  Clark noted, has  ruled Nigeria for 45 out of its 61 years as a nation in both civilian and military dispensations.

He said the three prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other Northern politicians who are contemplating contesting the 2023 Presidential election should abandon their plans.

To continue with their plans, invite a destabilization of Nigeria.

Said Chief Clark: “Firstly, I wish to use this medium to advise my most respected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftains in the persons of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State, and other PDP aspirants from the north, that in the interest of maintaining the unity of this country to which they have contributed so much, to re-consider their desire of wanting to contest for the Presidential election in 2023, because both by the PDP Constitution and by convention, it is now the turn of Southern Nigeria to produce the President of Nigeria, in 2023, after President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight years.

“To do otherwise is to invite chaos, which will lead to the disintegration of our dear country.”

He recalled that Nigeria had practised zoning since the pre-independence era, which saw political posts shared among the regions.

Clark: “Zoning has been practised in the Nation ’s polity even before Independence, when Tafawa Balewa, in 1954, was the Prime Minister, Nnamdi Azikiwe was the Governor-General.

“Zoning of political offices, particularly the Presidency of the country, is the best antidote to the breakup of Nigeria, and the panacea for peace and unity of the country.

“One of the reasons why the North opposed Chief Anthony Enahoro’s motion for independence in1953, was that they felt they were not equal to the South in education; that they were not in a position to produce proportional candidates who will run an independent government with the South because, at that time, they had only about 4 graduates. They subsequently walked out of the Parliament, went back to the North, and swore never to return to Lagos again.

“That was what led to the Constitutional Conferences held both at the Lancaster House in London and at Ibadan, Nigeria, purposely to keep Nigeria one. The impression was that no one group or section of the country should dominate the government of Nigeria at the expense of other parts of the country.”

He said that it was because of zoning that Northerners did not want Jonathan to contest the 2011 election even though it was within his constitutional right to do so.

He said: “Because of this zoning consideration, Northerners did not want him to continue and contest the election in 2011. They objected to his appointment as Acting President of the country. I remember, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, the father of Dr. (Sheikh) Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, came to my house and pleaded with me to ask Dr Jonathan to step down for a Northerner because it was the turn of the North. That Dr Jonathan should, in fact, be a Vice President to another Northerner who should take the place of Dr Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and that when the North had finished, then Dr Jonathan could come back and become the President of the country.

“My response to him was that that will be against the Constitution of Nigeria, which provides that when the Office of the President becomes vacant either by death, or by illness, or any other occurrence, the Vice President shall take over, under Section 15 of the Nigerian Constitution.

“The opposition against Dr Jonathan was from various quarters; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Dr Bukola Saraki were major parts of that opposition, which was carried through the 2015 Presidential elections.

“Though it was his Constitutional right to re-contest in 2015, to complete the eight years, as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr Jonathan’s succeeding of late Dr Yar’Adua, did not obliterate his right to seek a second term.”

“Nevertheless, the Northerners still felt Dr Jonathan should not contest the 2015 election because it was their turn. Hence most of the Northern leaders, including Governors and politicians from the PDP decided to support  Muhammadu Buhari and even contributed funds to his campaign, including the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Dr Bukola Saraki.

“Most PDP leaders, from the North, who collected campaign money from the party did not use the money for the purpose. There were only a few exceptions among the Northern leaders of the PDP. That was why I said that it was ‘PDP that defeated PDP in the 2015 Presidential election.”

Clark observed that both the PDP and the APC have been applying the North-South zoning principle, and noted:

“It is instructive that the nation’s two main parties, the APC and the PDP, have been religiously, following the zoning and rotation system between the North and the South.

“By 2023, the North would have ruled for another eight years. It is, therefore, rational and right, to insist that the Presidency should rotate to the south. It does not matter whether the presidency has been produced from the APC or the PDP since 2015.

“To which sub-region the Presidency should be further zoned to in the South, is a different matter entirely. At the appropriate time, we will decide as to which area, section or region of the three regions of South-East, South-South and South-West, should have it.

“It must be understood that the north has had the Presidency for about 45 years of our nation’s history as an independent country.”

While listing the former Nigerian leaders and the period they spent in office, Clark stated: “As I have said earlier, I have observed with dismay, that some of my respected friends, especially, the former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the distinguished former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, who opposed former President Goodluck Jonathan for contesting the Presidential elections because they felt it was the turn of the North, are now wanting to contest for the presidency under the PDP in 2023.

“They are already campaigning through the length and breadth of the country, even after a northerner will be having a straight 8 years, come May 2023. Is it no longer not a negation of the ‘zoning agreement,’ for which former President Goodluck Jonathan was castigated? Is it no longer threatening the unity and survival of the country? As the intention of these and others who may follow will be going against the zoning system of the PDP. It may even be the deciding factor for the PDP, whether to be or not to be.”

“The recent resolution by the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum that the Presidency should be zoned to the South and that those who refuse to heed to our plea/decision, should not count on our support, is wholly supported by me, as the leader.

“The former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, under the zoning arrangement, contested the PDP Presidential Primaries in 2019, with other northern presidential aspirants, like the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, the Governor of Sokoto State, former Senate President David Mark, former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makafi, former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN and Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

“There was no single Southern candidate that contested with them. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar won overwhelmingly with about 3000 votes. We all supported him.

Unfortunately, he lost in the general election. All that is now history.

“The issue of 2nd term for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar does not arise, because he did not win the Presidential election in 2019. He is, therefore, not entitled for a second term, which is only meant for a sitting President serving the first tenure. As a result, power has to return to the South. The same also applies to my respected former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki.

“However, I am very happy to note that there are still some patriotic Nigerians from the North, who believe in the unity of Nigeria and are advocating for the return of power to the South in 2023. Among these patriotic Nigerians from the North are Governors Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, Babangida Aliyu, former Governor of Niger State, and my life long friend, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, who is now 96 years old, while I am 94 years old. We both have seen it all in Nigerian politics.”

Airtel Appoints Emeka Oparah Vice President For Africa

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By Uche Mbah

Airtel Africa Plc has appointed Emeka Oparah, a Communications Professional, as Vice President, Corporate Communications.

This was disclosed by the Telecom giant in a statement Tuesday.

Oparah himself, also, announced it on his Facebook page Tuesday.

According to the Airtel statement, Oparah will be in charge of its 14 African markets, including Nigeria, as the mouthpiece of the company.

Oparah, whose office will be in Dubai, was occupying the same position in Nigeria.

“A highly respected crisis and Perception Management Expert, Oparah has over 25 years experience in the Communications industry spanning Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Events, Sponsorships and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with 19 years in Airtel Nigeria. He rose from the position of Public Relations Manager to Head of PR, Events & Sponsorship and later Head of Corporate Communications & CSR before attaining his current position as the Director Corporate Communications & CSR for Airtel Nigeria, a position he has held since June 2011″, the statement read.

“Prior to joining Airtel Nigeria, he had stints in Imo Newspapers Limited (publishers of The Statesman, Sunday Statesman and Statesman Extra); Patike Communications (a Public Relations Consulting firm), Candid Communications and Richland Communications (both Advertising Agencies) and Cadbury Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s foremost Food and Beverages Manufacturing Company, where he worked for eight years as Media Relations Manager.

“A Mass Communication graduate of University of Nigeria, Oparah is a member of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA); International Association of Business Communicators (IABC); Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and has attended numerous courses locally and internationally in Communications, Management and Leadership.”

Last year, Airtel appointed Olusegun Ogunsanya as CEO. He replaced Raghunath Mandava.

Currently, the telecom company is the most capitalised in the Nigerian stock exchange.

Airtel Africa recently surpassed Dangote Cement to become the most capitalised company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NSGE).

Cross River Takes A Leap As Ayade Digitalizes Rice Farming

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Ben Ayade Rice Farm in Cross River State

By Chidi Onyemaizu

“If you give me rice, I will eat today;  if you teach me how to grow rice, I will eat every day”- Mahatma Gandhi.

This timeline quote, uttered almost a century ago by the irrepressible Indian anti-colonial nationalist is resonating in Cross River state. It has found meaning in the state where its visionary governor and a Professor of Environmental Micro Biology, Ben Ayade is silently superintending a massive revolution in rice farming.

In Cross River, Governor Ayade is indeed showing class and vision with a new vista on technology-driven rice cultivation and production.

He has done away with the slavish and laborious mode of rice farming and introduced the latest technology in the cultivation and production of the crop, thus making the farming processing pleasurable.

According to him, “today, rice cultivation in Nigeria gives you an average of three to four tonnes per hectare while in advanced worlds like Thailand and China, you are looking at between 10 and 14 tonnes per hectare. That is technology, that is the digitalisation that my administration has brought in”

With quantum investments in rice cultivation and production, Ayade is keen on creating employment as well as diversifying Cross River’s economy through revenue accruing from local and international sales of rice and rice seedlings.

The Governor’s giant strides in that direction have not gone unnoticed. A broad spectrum of Nigerians agrees that his innovative efforts on rice production are top-notch.

Since a focused head will always attract a fitting and deserving cap, it was no surprise, therefore, that President Muhammad Buhari, at a recent unveiling of rice pyramid in Abuja by the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria, RIFAN, singled out Professor Ayade for honour.

An Excellent Award bestowed on him by the President in recognition of his invaluable contributions to rice production and rice value chain is an enchanting validation of Ayade’s grit-determination to put Cross River nay Nigeria on the global rice production map.

Notedly, in pursuit of his administration’s revolution in rice production, Professor Ayade has established in Calabar, the state capital, Africa’s first and only automated rice seeds and seedling factory.

The factory was commissioned in June 2018 by President Buhari amid effusive praises for the governor.

There is also an ultra-modern vitaminized rice mill, also the first of its kind in Africa,  in Ogoja, in the northern part of the state, completed and awaiting commissioning by the President.

The Ogoja rice mill is eye-popping and jaw-dropping. With design and installed machinery in the facility sharing similarities and competing favourably with those in the industrialised world, the magnificent Ogoja rice mill leaves first-time visitors mouths agape.

Ayade’s predecessor, former Governor Liyel Imoke, satisfied with what he saw after a visit to the plant had this to say: “the rice mill is huge, it is a project that makes economic sense, it is a project that creates employment. I love the location, it is ideally located. It will capture rice from the northern, central and Southern Cross River in terms of access to the market.

“I have always talked about timing. The Ogoja rice Mill came at the right time. It came at a time the federal government has committed billions of naira to local rice production.

“This mill fits into the governor’s vision for industrialized Cross River. So, in the area of Industrialization, I give it to him.”

The rice seeds and seedlings factory in Calabar is projected to yield N14 billion naira annually to the coffers of the state government.

The factory produces high-yielding, disease resistant rice seedlings.

So many southern states have in the past year or thereabouts, got supplies of rice seedlings running into billions of naira from the factory.

Private rice farmers including Chairman of the IRS Group, Rabiu Isiaku Rabiu had also ordered seedlings from the factory.

For President Buhari, the rice factory, situated at the sprawling industrial park, is a “reference point in Nigeria’s effort to kick-start a revolution in agriculture.

“This factory speaks loudly about the giant strides we are making in agriculture as a country. It is evident that by conceiving projects such as this, governor Ayade has a keen eye for tomorrow, focusing on projects that are building a new economic base for the state, rather than projects with short-term benefits to make cheap political gains,” the President further said.

Former Governor Donald Duke believes that Ayade deserves a Noble Prize for his pioneering effort at digitalizing rice farming.

He spoke glowingly of the governor when he visited the factory: “This rice facility, from what I have seen here, can enable the entire West Africa sub-region to be self-sufficient in rice.

“If that was all Ayade did, he has every right to beat his chest. If all he did was to ensure that the entire sub-region of West Africa is self-sustaining in rice production, he will deserve a Nobel Prize for that.

“The rice seedlings facility will make Cross River by far the largest producer of rice in the entire West Africa.”

Essentially, whenever a story of how Nigeria got on the subway to self-sufficiency in rice production is written by international researchers like Simona Varrella with a bias for the study of economic growth,  a chapter or two should be devoted to Ayade’s contributions because in the words of the governor, “Cross River has provided an alternative roadmap to crude oil as the mainstay of the economy by focusing on Agro-industrialization.”

Onyemaizu is the Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Governor Ayade

Ikonne, Oldest Nigerian Monarch, Honours Uzodimma With Chieftaincy Title; Marks 93rd birthday

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Uzodimma Chieftancy Title

The oldest living Monarch in Nigeria and Traditional Ruler of Aba in Abia State, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. I. A. Ikonne (Enyi 1 of Aba) has honoured the Governor of Imo State, Senator Uzodinma with a chieftaincy title of Onye ndu Ndigbo (leader of the Igbos).

Eze Ikonne extended the Honour to Governor Uzodimma at the weekend in Aba in a landmark, but colourful, ceremony to mark his 93rd birthday that attracted the who is who within and outside Abia State.

Represented by the Imo State Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku, Eze Ikonne said the honour bestowed on Governor Uzodimma was inevitable because of his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to reposition the Igbo people in the socio-political and economic equation of Nigeria.

Eze Ikonne pointed out that Governor Uzodinma has fittingly earned himself a place in the heart of future generations of Ndigbo who will be the ultimate beneficiary from his today’s toil and sacrifice.

The Enyi 1 of Aba as Eze Ikonne is fondly called further praised the Governor for his persistent push to bring the Igbos into the central operating position for governance in Nigeria.

Eze Ikonne: “While some people may not see or appreciate the enormity of work undertaken by the Governor on behalf of the Igbos, the guardians of the Igbo consciousness and strategic thinkers in Igboland know that in the reality of the Nigerian situation and global dispositions, the best option for Ndigbo at the moment is to build bridges and harness every possible political avenue to raise the already tall standing of Ndigbo in the Nigerian project.”

The revered Monarch, also, thanked the Governor for his “history of love and utmost respect for traditional institutions in Igboland” and urged him to not relent in his efforts “until the Igbos become the centre of a progressive and industrialised nation.”

Receiving the plaque on behalf of Governor Uzodimma,  Prof. Njoku said he was at the Eze’s palace at the instance of his principal who would have loved to attend the ceremony in person, but was held back by pressing state matters.

The Deputy Governor thanked Eze Ikonne and indeed, all Abians for the special honour done to Governor Uzodinma and noted that it is the resolve of his boss to work to change the narrative of the Igbo man in Nigeria.

Prof. Njoku described his principal as a great and tireless visionary who sees beyond the present and has sworn to work for the ultimate good of not only the Ndigbo, but the entire Nigerians.

On behalf of Governor Uzodimma, the Deputy Governor prayed for long life for Eze Ikonne whom he said, God has been merciful to preserve in good health for the benefit of not only Abians and Ndigbo but for the entire people of Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari was represented at the event by Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige.

Other political appointees of the federal government from the South East who graced the occasion included the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba and the Minister of States for Mines and Solid Minerals, Uche Oga.

The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Senator representing Okigwe zone, Mr. Frank Ibezim, among other prominent guests were also in attendance.

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Tafa Oloyede Is Dead

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John Adewunmi aka Tafa Oloyede

By Akinwale Kasali

Nollywood has lost another veteran actor of Yoruba genre, John Adewunmi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede.

The Veteran Actor was 69 years of age, and was said to have died in the early hours of today, February 1, 2022 at his residence at Arowomole, Kajola area Osogbo, Osun State Capital.

The Ede, Osun State born actor ventured into acting in 1974 under the tutelage of late Oyin Adejobi.

He has featured in many movies that include ‘Jaiyesimi’, ‘Ayanmo’, ‘Ekuro Oloja’, ‘Orogun’, ‘Akanji Oniposi’ and others.

Born on 19th November, 1952, he was hardly seen in movies these days; a development that  was a source of worry to his fans.

Sources revealed that he died after a brief illness. He would be missed by colleagues who had always praised his interpretation of roles and was a role model to younger colleagues.

Anyim Greets Onyeka Onwenu at 70, Says She Is An Inspiration To Youths

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Former Senate President and 2023 Presidential  Aspirant, Anyim Pius Anyim, has congratulated Lady of Songs, Onyeka Onwenu, on her 70th birthday describing her as an inspiration to young people.

In a personally signed letter of felicitation on Monday, Anyim who is contesting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries also told the celebrant that she is a woman of worth.

Anyim recalled the contributions Ms Onwenu has made in the Communications and Entertainment industry and observed that she had made success of anything she had put her mind to.

Said Anyim, “It is with immense joy that I join your family, friends, associates and innumerable fans the world over, to rejoice with you and congratulate you on this special occasion of your 70th birthday.

“I thank God for your life. Your solid achievements in the Communication and Entertainment industry stand you out as a woman of worth.  Your confidence, courage and intelligence endear you to anyone that comes in contact with you.

“Your strength of character, boldness, determination to succeed in everything you put your mind to, and the brilliant success that you have become will remain a source of inspiration to the youth, particularly the young women”, the letter stated.

Anyim concluded by saying:

“I celebrate you, our own ‘Elegant Stallion’. I pray that the good Lord will uphold you in good health and sound mind as you continue your worthy services to our dear country and humanity at large.”

Wike: I Will Run For Presidency, Says Amaechi Emptied Rivers Treasury; Slams Dokpesi

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By Akinwale Kasali

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says nobody can stop him from running for the office of the Presidency in 2023.

Speaking at a Stakeholders meeting in Porthacourt monitored on AIT on Tuesday, Wike slammed Chief Raymond Dokpesi for attributing to himself, the power to zone the office if the President, independent of the Party.

The Governor also came down hard on his  predecessor and current Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, alleging that he emptied the Rivers State treasury before he left the saddle in 2015.

Aside from emptying the State coffers, Wike said that the door bell at the Rivers State Government House was also misisng.

“They left with everything and nothing was left behind, and I had to replace them all.

“As we speak now I am renovating the place for somebody to occupy in May next year.

On the Presidential Race in 2023, Wike condemned Dokpesi for going above his threshold by zoning the Presidential slot.

He said: ”I have not seen that kind of politics before, doing the job of the party by zoning position.”

Dokpesi, the Leader of the Campaign team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had, recently, told the South-east to support Atiku who he said would be in power for only a term, and hand over power to the South-east.

Wike then emphasized that nobody can stop him from contesting in the 2023 Presidential election, declaring that no amount of money brought by anybody  can sway the PDP

He told the Stakeholders that it was necessary for members to give their 100percent to the party.

He added that the Party will capture the State whether the opposition likes it or not, stressing he is not a liability to the party, rather, he is an asset to the party.

Update On Teenage Ritualist: Facebook Page For Money Making Rituals Truly Exist

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Akinwale Kasali
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Ogun Teenage Boys

By Akinwale Kasali

When the quartet of Soliu Majekodunmi, Mustakeem Balogun, Wariz Oladehinde and Abdulgafar Lukman, the four teenagers who killed and beheaded Sofiat Kehinde for money rituals in Abeokuta, Ogun State, were paraded at the Ogun State Police Command at Eleweran, they disclosed that they learnt the money making ritual process from Facebook, a Social Media platform, it was refuted by many as a plot  to conceal certain information.

This reporter went further to investigate and unravel the truth and ascertain where such platform existed on Facebook.

To the surprise of the reporter, there is a Group on Facebook called; ‘Ogun Owo Ati Osole Todaju’ in local parlance, which means: Money Making Rituals That Is Guaranteed’.

This platform had over 26,000 members as at 12:30pm when the reporter checked the Facebook page.

Surprisingly, the number of members has soared astronomically in the last Three hours, increasing to 27,500 members.

There is a process and procedure in joining the Group. Once you search for the Group on Facebook, you have to join and an Admin will allow you into the Group, where one can ask questions, get phone contacts of herbalists,  as well get free tutorial on how to do money rituals on your own.

There is also another Money Ritual Group on Facebook called; ‘Ogun Aje Todaju’. It means Prosperity Charm. The Admin of the Group is one Ifatunde Ogundele.

Ekiti 2022: Nine Parties Meet INEC Deadline On Primaries; Have Till Feb 25 To Replace Candidates

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Ayodele Oni
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Independent National Electoral Commission

By Ayodele Oni

Now that the January 29, 2022 date which was the last day for Political Parties to conduct Primaries to pick their Candidates for the June Governorship election set by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has lapsed, nine parties have signified participation in the election.

The parties include People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), All Progressive Congress, (APC), Action Democratic Congress, (ADC), Labour Party, (LP), Young Progressive Party,(YPP) and Accord Party,(AP).

Others are African Action Congress, (AAC), Social Democratic Party,(SDP) and People’s Redemption Party,(PRP).

The list contains names of Political parties which conducted their primaries before the stipulated date by the INEC.

There are indications, however, that two parties are still likely to join the list as INEC in its schedule of programme still allows them up till February 25 to withdraw or replace their candidates.

INEC has vowed not to accept candidates from political parties whose primary election was not supervised by officials of the Commission.

The Commission has, therefore, rejected the outcome of the Primary Election conducted by the Boot Party (BP) to elect its candidate for the Ekiti governorship election.

The Commission said the party will not nominate a candidate for the June 18 governorship election.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed the position of the electoral umpire at the Commission’s Headquarters, in Abuja, observed that the Party’s Governorship primary was not monitored by INEC.

“From our field report, the Boot Party (BP), did not hold its primary at any venue known to, and monitored by the Commission.

Consequently, we do not expect the party to nominate a candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election.”

One of the Aspirants that lost out in the PDP primary election, Segun Oni is still being rumoured to be contemplating to pursue his ambition using the All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA) as a platform.

Investigations revealed that already, some of his supporters are already decked in APGA attires with social media awash with the former governor’s next line of action.

With an increase in the number of participating parties, all the three senatorial districts of the state have candidates participating in the election.

The Candidates of the APC, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, BAO and PDP,  Hon. Bisi Kolawole, are from the Central Senatorial District.

The Candidate of the ADC, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede,  from Ikere is from the South Senatorial District. There is a likelihood of more Candidates of other Political Parties to come from the South Senatorial District before February 25, 2022.

Ekiti south development agenda has said all hands are on deck now towards ensuring that Dr Wole Oluyede will be victorious in the coming election, by defeating the candidates of both the rulling All progressive Congress and the People’s Democratic Party.

The Coordinator of the Group, Mr Afuye said in Ado Ekiti, that the group had seen in Oluyede the ability to transform Ekiti state and the Ekiti south people, who have since the creation of the state being sidelined in the issue of governance.

The group pointed out that aggressive mobilisation has commenced for Oluyede of the A.D.C, expressing optimistic that the lkere Ekiti born politician win the next governoship election as politics remain a game of number Afuye said.

The south senatorial district, which has placed a curse on any Indigene from the area that accept to be running mate to other candidates, has the largest number of votes with six local governments.

Silverbird Group Boss,Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Loses Mum

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Senator Ben Murray Bruce

By Akinwale Kasali

Former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, is bereaved.

The founder and Chairman of Silverbird Group hss lost his mother, Margaret Murray- Bruce. She died in the early hours of Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

The Politician and Businessman took to his Instagram page on Social Media to break the news of the demise of his Mum.

He wrote; “Life. Indeed, like sand in the wind, today it’s here, tomorrow it’s gone. My mum is gone. She died at 4:40am this morning.

“My gem of inestimable value, my support system, my best friend, my everything, she’s gone. My consolation is that in her lifetime, I gave her not just everything that money could buy, but most importantly, I gave her my presence, my time, my everything.

“On uncountable occasions, I will go to her house to hug her and play with her for no reason but love, the kind that only sons share with their mums. I love you, mum, and I miss you. This one hurts so bad. Forever yours.”

It would be recalled that former lawmaker lost his wife, Evelyn Murray Bruce, after a battle with Cancer on March 20, 2020.

They had been friends for 43 years and married for 41 years before the unfortunate incident.

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