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Focus On Service Delivery, Not Propaganda – Okpebholo Charges Newly Sworn In Appointees

October 14, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged newly sworn in 19 Commissioners and other political office holders to work and show that a new Edo has truly risen.

Okpebholo also warned the appointees against corruption and actions that could undermine the integrity of his administration.

At the ceremony attended by prominent political leaders, including the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the governor emphasized that all appointments were made strictly on merit, reminding the new appointees that their roles are not rewards, but call to serve the people of Edo State.

A statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua quoted the Governor as saying that “Your nominations did not come as a reward or patronage, but as a call to serve the people of Edo State.

“This administration came into office on the promise of practical governance to touch the lives of our people directly.”

He reiterated that his administration’s focus remains on service delivery and tangible results, not propaganda, urging the commissioners and board members to perform their duties diligently and with dedication.

Okpebholo noted: “Our focus is not on propaganda, but on service delivery and tangible results that can be felt in every community across our state.”

The Governor charged the appointees to see their new positions as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the State’s development and warned them against corrupt tendencies.

“While I congratulate you on your deserved elevation, I must warn that your appointment is not for personal enrichment.

“You are not here for money-making, but for service, for sacrifice, and for a better life for Edo people.

‘This administration has zero tolerance for corruption. You are expected to display discipline, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose.

“I expect loyalty to the people of Edo State. History will judge us not by our intentions, but by our actions,” he said.

Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed that his overarching goal is to rebuild and reposition Edo State for sustainable growth and to demonstrate that government can indeed work for the people.

“Today marks another important step in our journey to rebuild and reposition Edo State for development. Together, let us prove that government can work for the people.

Let us write a new chapter where service comes before self and show that a new Edo has truly risen.”

Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Ebea Festus Odianonsen, thanked Governor Okpebholo for the confidence reposed in them and assured him of their full commitment to his administration’s vision.

“We thank the Governor for finding us worthy to serve. We pledge to support your developmental agenda and ensure that all your promises to the people of Edo State and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are fully realised,” he said.

Hon. Odianonsen further pledged that the new Commissioners and board members would work tirelessly to help the Governor deliver on his promise of effective governance and political stability in the State.

Killer-Wife: Husband’s Family Outraged By Maryam Sanda’s Presidential Pardon

The Source

October 14, 2025

By Gideon Njoku

“By granting Presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, convicted to death by hanging for killing her husband in cold blood, and has shown no remorse, you treated our son like an ant” – Bello’s Family to President Tinubu”

The still grieving family of Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello has expressed outrage over the full Presidential Pardon granted his wife, Maryam Sanda, who killed him on Sunday, 19th November, 2017.

Recall that Maryam Sanda, had, on that tragic night, stabbed her husband to death. The young couple, both from high profile families, had two children.

For the heinous crime she committed, Maryam Sanda was condemned to death by hanging.

A Federal Capital Territory High Court first condemned her to death on Monday, 27th January, 2020 for what it said was a premeditated cold-blooded murder. The death sentence was upheld by both the Appeal and Supreme Courts on December 4, 2020 and October 27, 2023, respectively.

Since then, Maryam Sanda has been on death row at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre.

But on Thursday, October 9, 2025, President Bola Tinubu granted her Presidential Pardon. She was among the 175 people whose crimes were either pardoned fully, their death sentences commuted to jail terms, or their jail terms reduced.

In Maryam Sanda’s case, the Presidency said she was granted pardon because of her two young children, her remorsefulness, her being a model prisoner, and appeals by her family.

But in a statement dated Monday, October 13, signed on behalf of her murdered husband by Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, OFR, the family expressed outrage at the Presidential pardon and mocked the reasons given.

They said Maryam Sanda has shown no remorse since she killed her husband, and accused her of denying the children the love of their father. Instead, the statement said, Maryam Sanda’s family since her gruesome murder of her husband, had continued to sponsor write-ups “containing series of falsehoods against the deceased without factoring the children’s best interests.” It said they ignored those sponsored write-ups for the sake of the couple’s young children.

But now, the statement noted, the pardon granted Maryam Sanda who “cruelly cut short Bilyaminu’s life has, however, expectedly reopened our healing wounds.”

Their lamentation: “To have Maryam Sanda walk the face of the earth, again, free from any blamish for her heinous crime as if she had merely squashed an ant, is the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through for a loved one.”

Following, the full text of the statement by the murdered Bilyaminu Bello’s family.

When Prerogative of Mercy Inflicts Inexorable Pain

“In exercise of his discretionary power and authority to grant clemency under the Prerogative of Mercy principle, His Excellency, Mr. President recently granted Presidential pardons to a total of 175 convicted persons serving jail sentences for various criminal offences.

“Some of those on the list included individuals on death row, and others who were pardoned posthumously.

“One name that stood out for us as a family is that of Maryam Sanda, a lady convicted and sentenced to death by the FCT Hight Court on Monday, 27th January 2020, for the premeditated and cold-blooded murder of her husband and beloved family member of ours, the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello.

“Considering the delicately sensitive nature of the situation involving two innocent children of the deceased victim, the family has deliberately refrained from making any public statement or comments since the unfortunate sad incident, which occurred on that fateful night of Sunday, 19th November 2017.

“This was despite several sponsored write-ups from the accused perpetrator’s camp containing series of falsehoods against the deceased, without factoring the children’s best interest.

“We, instead, placed our trust and abiding confidence in the nation’s judicial process to run its full course and deliver justice for the deceased victim and his family.

“The appeals process reaffirmed the FCT High Court’s death sentence through the Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judgements of Friday, 4th December 2020, and Friday, 27th October 2023, respectively.

“Satisfied that justice had finally been served, the judgment provided some

closure of sorts in the circumstance, if ever there could be one. Although the perpetrator had shown no remorse even for a fleeting moment throughout the saga, the grieving family took solace in the judgements and moved on, having painfully come to terms with the fate that life had thrust upon one of our own.

“This latest turn of events, coming just a few years after the dastardly crime that cruelly cut short Bilyaminu’s life has, however, expectedly reopened our healing wounds.

“To have Maryam Sanda walk the face of the earth again, free from any blemish for her heinous crime as if she had merely squashed an ant, is the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through for a loved one.

“We are, therefore, compelled to issue this formal statement to humanise Bilyaminu, who is now suddenly being made to appear as if he is just another faceless anonymous individual in the long line of victims of crimes in the country: a mere statistical figure.

“The alleged grounds for Maryam Sanda’s release were predicated on appeals from her family, amongst other considerations. It is pertinent to stress that Bilyaminu was also our cherished family member who was profoundly loved and deeply mourned by his teeming relations, friends and close associates following the unfortunate incident that resulted in his gruesome murder eight years ago. Maryam, let’s not forget, had earlier on denied the same children now used to elicit sympathy and secure her release, the opportunity to know what a father’s love and care means.

“Bilyaminu’s family is deeply hurt by this latest development, which we interpret as primarily driven by the sole motivation for appeasing Maryam’s family members by way of extending mercy to a certified convicted murderer, while at the same time overlooking or conveniently ignoring the corresponding inexorable pain that has now been inflicted on the victim’s teeming grieving family members, friends and associates arising from the action.

“We take solace in the simple fact that in such matters, the ultimate comprehensive justice resides purely with the Supreme Judge and our Creator, who will dispense this matter on the Day of Recompense where no one can be at liberty to intercede on behalf of anyone else.

“We beseech Almighty Allah SWT to grant the soul of our dear Bilyaminu eternal rest and grant us the fortitude to continue to bear his sad loss even in the light of this latest development. May Allah also Be there at every turn of his children’s needs and raise them to be good obedient Muslims and patriotic Nigerians, Ameen.

“SIGNED:

Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, OFR

(Dangaladiman Gwandu)

“For the Late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello’s Family.”

PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Indefinitely

Ayodele Oni

October 14, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Apparently jolted by gale of defection by governors elected on its ticket, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee, (NEC), meeting indefinitely.

Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary said on Monday night in a statement, that the postponed meeting was earlier scheduled for Wednesday.

According to Ologunagba, the decision followed the recent developments in the Party’s National Working Committee, NWC of the umbrella party.

Although, he did not mention what prompted the postponement, it was gathered that it may not unconnected with the resolve of some of the serving governors of the party the renounced their membership and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

More are still being expected to dumped the party to join Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state as report revealed that Agbu Kefas and Douye Diri of Taraba and Bayelsa states have perfected plans to join the APC.

The PDP statement claimed that it was in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 29 (2)(b) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) has at its emergency meeting on Monday, 13th October, 2025, approved the postponement of the 103rd NEC meeting to a new date that will be communicated to members in due course.

The PDP publicity Secretary also said, “All NEC members should please note the postponement and be guided accordingly.”

Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here”

Tosin Olatokunbo

October 14, 2025

By Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

I want to begin by expressing a deep gratitude to God and Ndi Enugu…

For we are indeed at a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal.

Today, I stand before you, to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead. This concerns our values, how we organize ourselves politically, and how we secure the future of our projects and our people.

I offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this journey over the past 28 months.

At the top of that list is Ndi Enugu. At a time when confidence in political leaders had almost collapsed, you chose to believe in us.

When I declared that “Tomorrow Is Here,” it struck a chord in your hearts. You put aside long-held skepticism and stood by us. Without that trust, the transformation we see today would never have happened.

Let us pause for a moment and consider what this transformation looks like.

It looks like Smart Green Schools nearing completion and primary healthcare centres in all 260 wards.

It looks like crime down by 80%; Maternal, Under-5 and infant mortality rates reduced by 400 percent.

It looks like a Command and Control Centre with AI-embedded Security Surveillance System and 150 Distress Response Squad vehicles that guarantee safe streets and neighbourhoods.

It looks like water flowing again through new mains and restored supply.

It looks like over 1000 kilometres of paved roads.

It looks like Internally-Generated Revenue up 600%.

It looks like a fully booked International Conference Centre pouring money into our local economy.

It looks like direct flights taking off – with Enugu Air linking us to key cities across Nigeria and beyond.

It looks like 3 million visitors to Enugu by 2026 – with Nigeria’s first zipline, 4 immersive eco-tourist sites.

It looks like commuting in comfortable CNG buses at 5 world-class terminals; and having 260 Farm Estates that bring production to scale.

It looks like Hotel Presidential and Nigergas revamped; and several moribund assets roaring back to life.

Of course, it looks like winning the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Model Green State Award as the Cleanest State in Nigeria.

It looks like Enugu on the national – indeed global – map.

Ndi Enugu, Your trust and support have been the bedrock of our success, and we pledge to honour that by delivering on our election promises.

Our elder statesmen have also demonstrated generosity and foresight.

Many of you had witnessed decades of broken promises. When we approached you, we did not ask for blind loyalty but some faith in our vision.

You gave us that faith. Together, with your vote of confidence, we have achieved remarkable progress.

To my colleagues in the administration, I am grateful for your resilience. We have walked a path that often felt like a marathon without rest. Many of the ideas we put forward were dismissed as unrealistic. Yet you kept pushing the boundaries of what was possible.

Because of your dedication, today we hear applause for Enugu across Nigeria and beyond.

To the Peoples Democratic Party, which provided the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude. The PDP supported us through a demanding campaign and joined in celebrating the victory.

For nearly 3 decades, the PDP and the people of Enugu walked side by side, united by shared purpose. Together, we built relationships that will always matter to me personally and to this state.

Yet, leadership sometimes demands difficult – even painful – decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there always comes a time when everyone must make a bold choice to determine their destiny.

Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the PDP and join the All Progressives Congress.

PDP Defection Gale: Govs Kefas, Diri Next

Tosin Olatokunbo

October 14, 2025

More high profile defections are expected to hit the embattled Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, in the next few weeks, as two state governors, Agbu Kefas and Douye Diri of Taraba and Bayelsa states have perfected plans to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

According to sources who spoke with the magazine on Tuesday, it’s just a matter of time before the two PDP state governors dumped their current party for the APC.

The magazine had earlier reported the defection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state into the ruling party, ending months of speculations that he would dump the PDP under which he won the governorship election for APC.

Gov Diri Set To Defect — Gov Diri Of Bayelsa state

Announcing his defection on Tuesday, Governor Mbah stated that it was inevitable for him to continue to remain in PDP.

“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” Mbah said.

He has since been presented with a membership card by the APC National Working Committee, NWC.

From all indications, Governor Kefas appears to be next governor to abandons the PDP for APC as plans have been perfected to that effect.

In a post he shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Imran Muhammad, a social media influencer and supporter of the APC and late President Muhammadu Buhari wrote that everything has been perfected to receive the Taraba governor into the APC, claiming that prominent leaders from the state, including Gen Theophilus Danjuma have thrown their weight behind the move.

Gen. Danjuma (rtd.) a former Defence Minister was instrumental to Governor Kefas’ election as the state chief executive, and is said to be supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s plan to return to office in 2027.

Muhammad wrote: “The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, is set to defect from the PDP to the APC in November 2025 after the state local government elections. General TY Danjuma is now also fully aligned with President Tinubu.”

Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio had two weeks ago, revealed that more opposition governors were prepared to join the APC.

Speaking in his goodwill message at the presentation of a book titled: “Ten years of impactful leadership of the APC administration in Nigeria”, written by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the Senate President said the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is attracting opposition governors into the ruling party.

Akpabio, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, said: “Mr President, with what you have done in the last two years, get ready to receive more governors from the opposition parties.

“As I speak, there are several governors in Nigeria today ready to be received by you.

“The students, farmers and businessmen are all speaking on the various reforms you have brought into governance, which are now yielding results, in the overall interest and benefit of the people.

“If we say it, they will accuse us of rubber-stamping your achievements, but the beneficiaries are the ones talking about what you have done.”

President Tinubu inaugurated some projects as part of the event.

With the defection of Governor Mbah APC now has 24 out of 36 governors as members.

The Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno had earlier dumped the PDP for APC.

Edo Assembly Commission Investigates Clerk Over Age Falsification

Ayodele Oni

October 14, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Edo State House of Assembly Commission, has commenced investigation into an allegation that the Clerk of the Assembly, Audi Omogbai, falsified his age.

The investigation followed issues raised against the clerk to the effect that he altered his age to remain for a longer period in service.

This was contained in a petition signed by some staff of the Assembly and addressed to Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission.

In the petition, concerns were raised regarding the Clerk’s tenure and conduct.

The petitioners said the Clerk’s initial appointment dated back to 1993 and had exceeded the mandatory 30 years of service.

They alleged that the Clerk has surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60 and accused him of obstructing investigation.

“The Clerk has allegedly withheld official file records, hindering investigations into these matters.

“We humbly request your intervention to investigate these allegations and take appropriate actions to maintain integrity and adherence to regulations within the Edo State House of Assembly.”

Report revealed that Omogbai has been invited for questioning.

In a letter by Chairman of the Commission, Sir, Ezehi Igbas, Omogbai was asked to appear before a three-Man Ad-hoc Committee for an interview session.

Ekiti Traders Cry Out Over Annual Increment Of Tax

Ayodele Oni

October 14, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Association of Traders and Shop Owners of King’s Market, (Erekesan), Ado Ekiti have appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and relevant stakeholders to prevail on the management of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service to operate with human face and empathy.

But, the revenue generating agency has described the outburst of the traders as “politically motivated.”

The appeal of the traders and the shop owners was sequel to what they described as an obnoxious tax regime, multiple tax and arbitrary closure of their shops by the organisation.

A recent survey has ranked Ekiti among states which generate highest income from internally generated revenue.

The grievance of the traders is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Aremu, welfare, Mr Ayodele Denge, Treasurer and Mr Dickson Ndukuba Financial Secretary.

According to the statement, the people lamented that they have been suffocated with the yearly Increment in Income Tax Rate especially between 2024 and 2025.

They explained that the annual tax leveled on them, increased by more than 400 percent, despite several meetings held with management of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue at Oke -Ori-Omi Branch, where they presented the challenges and constraints of the traders to them, but all to no avail.

The traders noted that some traders who paid N16,000 in 2024 were awarded N75,000 in 2025, describing such development as unacceptable.

The statement reads:”We have started receiving threat messages from the body in charge of Revenue in Ekiti State under the leadership of one Madam Ireti to lock up our shops where we earn our daily living, forgetting the fact that we are

currently weigh down by multiple taxes and levies from various government departments, which are duplicated out of proportion, creating unnecessary financial pressure on us.

“We therefore call on the Government of Ekiti -State, the Ministry of Commerce and the internal Revenue to urgently intervene and address the aforementioned challenges.

“We the entire traders in Oja-Oba Erekesan Ado – Ekiti are standing to say ‘Enough of extortion.’ We can no longer breathe,’ Reduce the tax rate to a bearable level.”

Reacting, the Chairman of Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, Olaniran Olatona described the clamour as a politically motivated noise directed to discredit the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

He explained that the Agency has not enforced any tax policy in the last eight months, urging the concerned traders to visit his office for further clarification.

“Let them come to my office. If they have been given any tax liability that is small, let them write a letter to the office of the chairman because it’s a lie.

“We have not done any enforcement in almost eight month. So what is the noise about? It’s a lie. And if they know that they have been overbilled, I will refer it to the audit department.

“If they have been overbilled in it, then another branch of my agency will look into it. Some of these things are politically motivated, which the Governor and everybody is aware of.

“So whatever they are saying is politically motivated, and it’s not extreme. By the time the primaries are done, everybody’s eyes will be clear again.”

Amnesty International Advises President Tinubu To Reverse Clemency For Criminals

Ayodele Oni

October 14, 2025

By Ayodele Oni

Global human rights watchdog, the Amnesty International, has observed that the recent clemency and pardons granted by the President Bola Tinubu to individuals convicted of human rights crimes, drug trafficking, illegal mining, have the potential of undermining the rule of law,

Amnesty International warned that the move risks entrenching impunity and denying justice to victims.

President Tinubu had granted sweeping clemency and posthumous pardons to a total of 147 convicts, inmates and deceased Nigerians, including Maryam Sanda, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Sir Herbert Macaulay, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Professor Magaji Garba, and dozens of illegal miners, drug convicts, and white-collar offenders.

The gesture, which the Presidency described as a mark of “compassion, justice, and national healing,” was recommended by the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

In a statement, The human rights body stated that “Amnesty International is deeply concerned by the clemency and pardons granted by the government of President Bola Tinubu to some persons convicted of human rights crimes, as the pardons for these crimes prevent reparations for victims.”

The organisation faulted the process and intent of the government’s clemency exercise, accusing authorities of prioritising perpetrators over victims of abuse.

“The way and manner Nigerian authorities carried out the exercise seemed to prioritise the perpetrators instead of access to justice and effective remedies for the victims.”

According to Amnesty International, the decision could have far-reaching consequences for accountability and the rule of law in Nigeria.

“The actions of the government have the potential of undermining the rule of law, preventing the emergence of the truth, the determination of guilt or innocence by a court and reparations for victims, as well as entrenching impunity for human rights crimes,” the group warned.

The human rights body urged President Tinubu to reverse the decision and ensure that justice remains central to the government’s approach to reconciliation and accountability.

“President Bola Tinubu should reconsider his government’s pardons for those convicted of human rights crimes, uphold and ensure the rights of the victims and their families,” Amnesty International added.

According to the State House statement signed by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, 175 names were originally considered, but 147 ultimately received mercy through pardon, commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment, or sentence reduction.

Finally, Gov Mbah Joins APC

Tosin Olatokunbo

October 14, 2025

After weeks of speculations, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has finally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Mbah officially announced his defection on Tuesday thus ending his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under whose platform he won the election in 2023.

“Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress,” the governor said.

Earlier on Monday, all the members of the state executive council in the state, including commissioners and Advisers dumped the PDP for the APC in a momentous occasion that ended over 26 years of PDP control of the Coal City as Enugu state is widely known.

The governor has since been presented with a membership card by the the National Working Committee, NWC, of the APC .

Since 1999 after Nigeria returned to constitutional democracy, PDP has been in firm control of the state but that dominance ended on Tuesday with the state chief executive moving into the ruling party in the country, the APC.

Afenifere, Arewa Think-Thank Back Tinubu’s Policies

Ayodele Oni

October 13, 2025

Arewa Think-Thank visits Pa Reuben Fasonroti

By Ayodele Oni

Some leaders from the Northern part of Nigeria have stressed the need for inter-regional collaboration and support to move the country forward.

The leaders, under Arewa Think-Tank, a prominent Northern socio-political group, spoke on Monday when they visited the leader of Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, at his Akure residence to discuss the unity of the federation.

The delegation, led by Mohammed Alhaji Yakubu appreciated the Yoruba leader for presenting President Tinubu to manage the affairs of the country, emphasising on the successes recorded by the administration.

The leader of the delegation explained that if the scorecard of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government is considered, Nigerians would need to give him a second term mandate without much Ado.

He, therefore, declared that the Northern leaders are in support and committed to President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Mohammed Alhaji Yakubu said, “We want to congratulate you in advance for your birthday, for reaching the age of 100. We know what that means. And in our own way, we are making a special arrangement to storm Akure by the grace of God when the time comes.

“So we are here today to renew our relationship with the Southwest, to reassure the Southwest that the North will stand by President GCFR(sic) Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“And we want to also thank you, sir, for the Southwest to have given us a Nigerian president who has a vision, who has a mission, who has been doing well in the last two years.

“We are also here to present to you his mid-term scorecard, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s impressive mid-term scorecard. We are very sure and very hopeful that he will take us to the Promised Land.

Oba Olu Falae, who responded on behalf of Afenifere said: “From what you said, it is clear that the West and the North have been working together for the peace, progress and unity of this country.

“We thank God now that we have a civilian president who has demonstrated, first, his understanding of the problems of Nigeria and the courage to deal with those problems.

“We all knew that our subsidy was benefiting a gang of people who became billionaires at our expense. But they persuaded us that it was in the interest of the masses that we should stay.

“No government in the past dared to touch it. But Tinubu had the courage, and he did it.

“Secondly, I was horrified that Nigeria had about six different exchange rates. If you want to import raw materials, you’ve got a rate. If you want to subscribe to a professional society abroad, you’ve got a rate. If you are going on pilgrimage, you’ve got a rate.

“No country with multiple exchange rates is ever going to make it or attract investments from abroad because people want to be certain what the exchange rate will be, first, when they’re investing, and second, when they’re repatriating.

“Again, no government dared to touch those exchange rates. Tinubu had the courage and he removed them.

“When he did so, many people screamed and shouted because it was painful. The price of petrol went up about N4,000 to N1, 200 and the price of everything went up. It was a terrible, terrible hard time. But what he did was necessary.

“But we thank God things are getting better now. The price of food is down, and I am a farmer. This time last year, a Dyna truck full of cassava tubers was N450,000. Today, it’s N150,000.

A “congo” of “Garri” when we announced the policy was N1,500. Today, it’s N700. Those who are doing publicity for him (President Tinubu), I don’t know what they are doing. These are the things they should be letting the nation know. This is not a theory.

“A “Congo of rice then was N3,500. Today, it’s N1,500. So, basic food items and food, apart from accommodation, is the most important items. So, despite the very drastic decisions, the economy is getting better.”

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