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JUST IN: Ekweremadu Responds To Alleged Plans To Dump PDP Over Peter Obi

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 02:59 PM PDT

Senator Ike Ekweremadu

A major crisis appears to be brewing in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of next year's presidential election.

The party still appears divided over the choice of its running mate. The party is currently going through hard times as several stakeholders are not happy with the emergence of Peter Obi as the Vice-presidential Candidate of the party.

This much was confirmed by the Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, who also doubles as Chairman of the South East Governors' Forum, who confirmed that South-East leaders were not consulted before the emergence of Obi.

"Nobody is against Peter Obi, because he is my friend, competent and you must have seen our pictures together on the social media. We must take decisions against the marginalisation of Ebonyi people because if we have to vote, we must be treated with equity.

"Two names of the nominees came from Anambra, two from Abia and one from Enugu, but none came from Ebonyi and Imo.

"What is wrong with somebody from Ebonyi and Imo? If you must know, one of the reasons an Ebonyi man is against regions in the country is the fear of further marginalization.

"If Atiku just picked his running mate without people from other regions seeing the list and making choices, there could have been no complaints. I am talking about the South-East people and if six people can come from other regions and take decisions, there must be somebody from the South-East zone.

"There is nothing like the South-East governors' stand on the matter; but we are only saying that when decisions are taken and people from other regions are invited, those from the South-East must be invited," Umahi said.

The man at the centre of the fresh crisis, which insiders say was capable of eroding all the gains the party may have recorded so far in its march towards 2019 is the deputy president of the senate, Ike Ekweremadu.

Former vice president and PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, returned to the party, himself and Ekweremadu had been meeting over 2019.

It was the leaks from one of such meetings that made some of the party leaders at the time to allege that Ekweremadu was scheming to hand over the party to Atiku. But that at every of such meetings, even when Atiku was said to have out rightly offered the deputy senate president the vice presidency slot, Ekweremadu would always insist that he was more interested in what the South-East stand to gain as a bloc from his presidency.

"It was a collective decision we took to back Atiku for a number of reasons. One, we had wanted to meet with the South-south to take a common position on that. But one leader, in particular, treated us as if we didn't matter. So, when Ekweremadu called us, we met and weighed the options before us based on the offers made by each of the aspirants.

"One of the offers that fascinated us most, which is restructuring, was made by Atiku. Then the other was his desire to do just one term so as to enable the South-East field a presidential candidate in 2023. We saw that as a good counter to our opponents, the APC in the South-East, who have been canvassing that a Buhari's second term was the surest way to Igbo presidency in 2023.

"Now, after the primary, we expected Atiku to come back to us, so we can tidy up the details of our understanding, and move on from there. But that did not happen. The next thing we heard was that announcement of a running mate without recourse to us. Nobody is against Peter Obi's choice, not even Ekweremadu, who has been asking us to take it easy. But that is not how to go about it, unless Atiku thinks himself and Obi can go it alone in the South-East," one of the party leaders said.

Insisting that the deputy president of the senate was not fairly treated, one of the party leaders from the South-East further said "No, look at the way they treated Ekweremadu. When all of them left, Ekweremadu remained to fight for the survival of this party. How many of them would have resisted the temptation not to defect in the face of the intimidation, harassment, prosecution and persecution meted out on him? As a person, he had nothing to lose if he had defected then. In fact, he had everything to gain. He probably would have been the senate president because he was offered the slot.

"Then, when you people now return, you feel that people, who have held this party to survive, do not matter again simply because you got a presidential ticket. Also, even Saraki knows that if DSP had not been loyal, they would have gotten at him (Saraki) long ago. All the trials Ekweremadu was put through were all because of Saraki. But when it was the turn of Saraki to be there for him, he failed him. And as we speak, how many days is this after the primary? Atiku is yet to call DSP.

"You don't treat a man who has been taking bullets on you people's behalf like that. Well, I wish them and PDP well, but they should know that action begets reaction and they will pay the price for this mistreatment of people, who have laboured for the party at the toughest time. And if Ekweremadu leaves, we will hold these people responsible" one of the leaders from the South-East told Saturday Sun.

Ekweremadu's Camp Reacts

When contacted, Ekweremadu's spokesman, Mr. Uche Anichukwu pleaded not to be dragged into the matter. He was however quick to add: "I think the South-East leaders have vented their feelings and there is no ill will towards the person of Peter Obi. The deputy president of the senate is more concerned about the collective interest of the South-East going forward.

"You know the deputy president of the senate is one man, who does not always want to rock the boat. But he is a courageous leader too. At the fullest of time, I am sure he will speak up. But you know, he is one man whose political trajectory is directed by God. He is not a desperate person and acts in the collective interest. As for whether he was used and dumped as you said some party leaders allege, he is the only person in a position to say so," Anichukwu stated.

Related Topics: #IkeEkweremadu #DaveUmahi #PDP #Atiku #PeterObi #2019Election

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2019: Obasanjo Makes Mockery Of Tinubu

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 09:52 AM PDT

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former President, has made mockery of the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Obasanjo said he did not know the leadership position Tinubu was occupying in the APC.

The former President was responding to questions on a programme tagged, "The Talk."

The show was aired on a YouTube Channel, 'Voice of the People.'

Obasanjo also discussed other national issues on the show and also talked about the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

The former  Head of State and President of Nigeria, said he recognises Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria's President and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as his vice.

But when asked about Tinubu, Obasanjo said, "Oh, Bola? Bola is supposed to be the leader of the APC.

"I don't know the position of his leadership as you and I are talking."

Related Topics: #Obasanjo #Tinubu #APC #2019Election

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Adams Oshiomhole Prostrates To Greet Goodluck Jonathan At Oba's Coronation, Benin

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 09:18 AM PDT

Adams Oshiomhole greet Goodluck Jonathan

The former Governor of Edo State and the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was pictured at the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, prostrate to greet the former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Edwin Owie shared the post via his Facebook page and wrote:

No permanent friend or foe in politics, only permanent interests. Adams Oshiomhole prostrating to shake the hands of former president Goodluck Jonathan today in benin city, Edo state, at the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, barely 48 hrs after Buhari openly admitted that he holds Goodluck in high esteem. Despite openly condemning him, Goodluck still remains a leader they admire.

Related Topics: #GoodluckJonathan #AdamsOshiomhole #ObaOfBenin

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APC Kicks As Wike Shuns Osinbajo In Rivers

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 08:34 AM PDT

Mr. Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State.

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, for shunning Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President's visit to the State.

Osinbajo was in the state and Bayelsa on Friday to see the rate of damage in some flooded communities and give hope and succour to victims.

In a statement signed and made available to DAILY POST by the chapter's Publicity Secretary, Chris Finebone, on Friday, the APC noted that Wike failed to use the opportunity to visit the suffering flood victims.

APC said Wike failed to show up to accompany the VP as his counterpart in Bayelsa did.

The statement continues, "Gov. Nyesom Wike and his government officials were ostensibly absent even if the governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson was personally present as the Vice President toured the affected communities in both States.

"It is noteworthy to mention that despite the absence of Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Arc. Tonye Patrick Cole and a number of APC chieftains in the State among whom were Rivers West Senatorial Candidate of the party, Hon. Asita Honourable and Free Rivers President, Engr. Sampson Ngerebara were also on hand to receive the VP and his team.

"The only visible presence of Rivers State Government was the Deputy Governor, Dame Ipalibo Harry who was at the Port Harcourt International Airport to merely receive the VP on arrival and returned to bid him farewell at the end of the visit as strictly required by protocol.

"While Prof. Osinbajo and Gov. Seriake Dickson undertook the visit by means of a chopper from the Port Harcourt International Airport, APC Chieftains including Arc Tonye Cole were on hand at Mbiama to receive the VP and his entourage.

"Thereafter, Arc. Cole and Gov. Dickson accompanied the VP to visit Internally Displaced Persons camps in Mbiama and Akinama in Rivers State after the VP had done aerial assessment of the affected communities in Bayelsa State.

"Rivers APC profoundly thanks the VP, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari for this kind gesture of visiting the flood affected areas and the victims. We are convinced beyond doubt that the promised intervention will be swift in coming to cushion the excruciating suffering of victims of the devastating flooding.

"It must be mentioned that whereas the APC has been nudging the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to show compassion by visiting the flooded communities and the victims so as to assess and assuage their needs, the governor simply underlined his lack of duty of care that a governor owes his people by shunning a golden opportunity to latch on to the window provided by the visit of the VP.

"This goes to confirm that the governor has no compassionate heart expected of a governor. It underscores that Gov Wike is totally bereft of what governance entails. For him, politics is the beginning and the end of everything. Indeed, what this explains is that governor Wike has no business being a councillor much more a governor of a state."

Related Topics: #Osinbajo #Wike #APCRiversState #FloodVictims #BayelsaState

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IPOB: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Called Me On Phone, He Is Alive - Femi Fani-Kayode

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 08:00 AM PDT

Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader

The former Aviation Minister under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that he has just received a phone call from the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB,  leader, Nnamdi Kanu whose video surfaced on the internet recently, where he was praying in Jerusalem, Israel.

Femi Fani-Kayode

Fani-Kayode made this known via his Twitter handle where he wrote:

"I just received a call from my brother Nnamdi Kanu. I am delighted that he is alive and well. I commend his strength and courage even as I marvel at the loyalty, resilience and commitment of his lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor and IPOB. We have agreed to work together to VOTE Buhari out".


Related Topics: #FaniKayode #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #2019Election

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BREAKING: Senator Magnus Abe Defects From APC To PDP

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 07:27 AM PDT

Senator Magnus Abe

Senator Magnus Abe of Rivers State, has reportedly dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Political Commentator and former PDP Spokesperson, Deji Adeyanju in confirming the development, wrote on his Facebook page and Twitter handle;

"Senator Magnus Abe dumps APC for PDP. "


Related Topics: #MagnusAbe #RiversStateAPC #RiversStatePDP

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What Buhari Revealed As Real Reason Behind Herdsmen Killings

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 06:05 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified desertification as the real reason behind the clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country.

The President said this when he received executive members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, led by its President, Mr Rasaq Jaiyeola, at the State House, Abuja, on Friday.

Buhari said: "It is very clear to all of us that climate change and environmental challenges are major threats to the peace and prosperity of our nation and its citizens.

"In the Niger-Delta region, man-made environmental problems have adversely impacted the livelihoods of the inhabitants. Farmers and fishermen in particular have seen their means of livelihood destroyed.

"Our assessments have shown it will take decades to reverse this damage. But we have made a start. With or without international cooperation, we are starting to clean up our degraded areas, beginning with Ogoni.

"In the North Central region, we are also seeing a significant increase in farmer herdsmen clashes. This trend, which is recurring in many West and Central African nations is as a result of desertification.''

Buhari stated that the nation had continued to witness unpredictable rain patterns resulting in significant floods across the riverine communities.

The President lamented that these floods had destroyed hundreds of homes and farmlands.

He thanked ICAN for its support and guidance, and said he would direct the Economic Management Team to review and address the concerns raised by the Institute with a view to implementing its recommendations.

"Be rest assured that we will continue to partner with prestigious institutions like ICAN for the development of this nation,'' he said

Buhari further disclosed that his administration would continue to review obsolete laws that were hindering growth in many sectors to promote efficiency in the management of the nation's economy.

"In the past three years, this administration has worked hard to enhance the transparency and efficiency of public sector financing through the Treasury Single Account.

"We have also introduced policies that are improving the business environment.

"We have implemented projects that had assisted young entrepreneurs.

"We will also continue to review obsolete laws that are hindering growth in many sectors,'' he said.

Buhari stated that, in the present circumstances, all hands must be on deck to ensure Nigerians work towards an inclusive, diversified and sustainable future.

Related Topics: #Buhari #HerdsmenKillings

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New Commissioner Of Police, Takes Over In Akwa Ibom State

Posted: 20 Oct 2018 05:44 AM PDT

Mr. John Bassey Abang, Commissioner of Police, has resumed Akwa Ibom State.

CP Abang takes over from Mr. Adeyemi Samuel Ogunjemilusi, mni, who has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).

This develoment was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relation Officer, DSP MacDonald Odiko and made available to newsmen on Friday.

According to the statement, the new Commissioner of Police graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in  International Studies

CP Abang was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 15th March, 1988.

The statement added that before coming to Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Abang was a Commissioner of Police at the Force Headquarters upon his return from the National Defense, College.

It further added that Abang, who is married with children, is the 24th Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State.

Related Topics: #AkwaIbomState #CommissionerOfPolice #JohnBasseyAbang

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