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Tribunal verdict: Be mindful of your utterances against opposition – APC chieftain to party loyalists

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1 year ago

September 9, 2023

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has advised members of the party not to insult presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi.

The APC chieftain urged members of the party to use their energy to do something productive instead of insulting anyone.

Mumuni gave this advice on Friday while reacting to the recent tribunal verdict which dismissed the petitions of PDP, LP and Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling APC at the February 25th, 2023 presidential election.

The APC chieftain in a press statement signed by his media aide, Rasheed Abubakar, and made available to newsmen described the verdict as a well-deserved victory for Nigerians who gave President Tinubu and his Vice Kashim Shettima, their mandate.

He then called on APC members to learn how to preach peace and not pieces.

He urged them to be mindful of their public utterances, especially against the opposition candidates after the tribunal verdict.

He said, “I wasn’t really surprised about the outcome of the judgement knowing full well how the election went. It was one of the most transparent elections in recent years. Nigerians voted for their candidates. They gave Asiwaju and his VP their mandate. It’s a well-deserved judgement.

“Of course, you don’t expect oppositions not to react. They will surely do. In fact, they are already doing that, saying unprintable words about our candidates and even the country’s judiciary. My appeal to our party loyalists and members is to be mindful of their utterances or statements after the tribunal judgement.

“The supporters of the opposition are already attacking our leadership. We should not do that. This doesn’t call for disrespect to other presidential candidates, especially Waziri Adamawa, and Alhaji Atiku. We should all expect that the aggrieved ones will approach the Supreme Court.

“We should all learn how to preach peace, not pieces. Having been privileged to hold political offices should not be a cause for disrespect towards elders or fellow Nigerians. He promised to run an inclusive government. This he made clear in his inaugural address and on other occasions. The Nigerian project is bigger than any other interest.

“Considering Senator Bola Tinubu’s manner of communication and respect for others, it is time for the healing process. That will surely reflect the kind of upbringing each of us possess. Our supporters should ignore those making noise. If they feel that they are not comfortable, they should go to the Supreme Court.

“APC supporters should not join them in making noise. We should use our energy to do something productive and work to ensure that the renewed hope is actualised”.

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El-Rufai breaks silence on dumping APC for PDP

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9 hours ago

January 5, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied reports of rumours of him dumping the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Posting on X, the former governor wrote: “Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action by my lawyers.”

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Aiyedatiwa declares three-day mourning for late Ondo SSG

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11 hours ago

January 5, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a three-day mourning period over the death of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi.

According to the governor, the mourning period will run from Sunday, 5th January, 2025, to Tuesday, 7th January, 2025.

While disclosing this during a condolence visit to the widow and family of the deceased in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa said the late Oluwatuyi lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.

Oluwatuyi, also known as ‘Tukana’ died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident while on a trip from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State.

The governor, who led the members of the State Executive Council on the condolence visit, stated that the late SSG was a recurring decimal in the governance and politics of the state.

Aiyedatiwa, who extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi, described him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.

He added that the history of the state will not be complete without a mention of the impacts of the late Oluwatuyi

In the condolence register, the governor wrote: “Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks, and you impacted lives.

“You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected, but God said it is time to come home. May you have rest at the bosom of your creator, God. Amen.”

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I’ve no regret supporting Tinubu, my opponents collected Atiku’s money – Wike

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24 hours ago

January 5, 2025

Seyi Babalola

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret supporting President Bola Tinubu against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 elections.

Wike said some of his opponents collected money from Atiku to fight but they all failed.

He spoke at the New Year luncheon he organized at his country home in Obio-Akpor on Friday.

According to Wike: “I have no regret supporting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to win election.

“All these ones making noise, they told Atiku, we will fight him. How can people who came out and said Fubara cannot be governor, he cannot talk before the public, today are now the ones saying we are with you in 2027?”

During the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Wike, then the governor of Rivers State, supported Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Wike refused to support Atiku due to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The former governor of Rivers State had faulted the decision of the party to allow its presidential candidate and national chairman to emerge from the North.