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Ogun gov’ship: Adebutu, APC clash over murdered INEC official

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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded words over the murder of an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the March 18, elections in the state. The INEC ad hoc staff member, Emmanuel Adeniran, was reportedly […]
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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded words over the murder of an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the March 18, elections in the state.

The INEC ad hoc staff member, Emmanuel Adeniran, was reportedly killed when he refused to alter the results of the governorship and House of Assembly polls in Ogijo area of Sagamu LGA.

Adebutu, who visited the family of the late Adeniran, disclosed that he left behind a wife and three young children.

Adebutu, who described the man as upright, condemned the killing and violence that characterised the elections, saying election should not be do-or-die.

He added that the man was smart enough to have uploaded the results on the INEC Election Result Viewer (IReV), but paid with his life.

He said, “One of INEC’s officials in Ogijo refused to rig for APC because we kept on saying Ogijo will get a border community development agency. The man, an indigene of Ogijo, refused to rig for them. They killed him; APC killed him all because of this election.

“The man refused to rig, so they killed him. I went there; you need to see the widow and the three children. Luckily, the man was smart enough, a lot of those results had been uploaded, but he still paid with his life.”

Adebutu asked Nigerians not to blame INEC as an institution for the anomalies in the last elections, saying individuals who allegedly orchestrated the rigging should be fished out to face the law.

But reacting, the APC in a statement yesterday by its state Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, described Adebutu’s visit to the slain official’s family as “panicky, patronizing, a cheap and wicked way to seek popularity.”

He said, “The death of the officer is painful, condemnable and wickedness of the highest order. Ladi’s panicky popularity-seeking visit to the deceased’s family and his gibberish are attempts to obstruct police investigation.

“Ogun State people know who is prone to violence; it is in the DNA of PDP. Remember that a police corporal identified as Sunday Idoko was shot dead by gunmen while escorting election results from Ipokia to the Ilaro collation centre on February 24, 2019.”

 

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BREAKING: APC Suspends Ganduje – 365 News

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Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa local government area of Kano State has suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from the party.

The announcement was made by the ward’s legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, who addressed journalists in Kano on Monday.

Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje by the Kano State Government as the reason for the suspension.

“We decided to suspend Dr. Ganduje from the party due to the seriousness of the allegations against him,” Gwanzo stated.

He said the suspension subsists until he clears himself from the allegations.

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Coastal Highway Dispute: Obi Calls Out Umahi to Substantiate Allegations

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has addressed what he calls the “distortion of facts” surrounding his actions and statements during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, particularly concerning the ongoing demolitions for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal super highway.

In a statement on Thursday via his X account, Obi stated, “I aim to address these issues directly, devoid of political rhetoric, to ensure clarity for all. Let me be unequivocal: during my governorship, I made it abundantly clear that all structures obstructing existing roads and lacking approval would be removed.”

Referring to a circulated Update, Obi clarified, “The circulated Update clearly stated this, and I only initiated removal when construction had already commenced. Any insinuation otherwise is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth.”

He challenged critics, saying, “I challenge anyone to verify and show me where the demolished structures on existing roads or ongoing businesses were not encroaching on the road and built without government approval while I served as governor.”

Obi cited the demolition of the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium.

“I decisively demolished the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium, relocated, and built a brand new structure for the local government office away from the stadium,” he explained.

He further detailed his actions as aimed at restoring the stadium to its original purpose and honouring Nigerian sports heroes.

“This action was necessary to restore the stadium to its original purpose as a sporting facility for the people. Subsequently, the stadium was rightfully named after the first owner of the first football club figure in Nigerian sports, Chuba Ikpeazu, as a tribute to our commitment to honouring our heroes,” Obi stated.

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Akpabio: No Nigerian Will Work Under Inhuman Conditions Again

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President declared that “No Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best.”

He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.

Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out to the Nigerian workers, saying, “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hard work, resilience, and dedication to duty.

“I am happy to be associated with the Nigerian workers in the last more than 25 years and I can attest to the fact that everywhere you go, the Nigerian worker’s spirit resonates profoundly.”

Speaking on this year’s theme for Workers’ Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” Akpabio promised that the National Assembly under his leadership was more than committed to ensuring the best working conditions for the Nigerian workers.

The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that nigeria would not be left behind.

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