2023: 192 Lawmakers Plan Defection From APC – Babachir Lawal Cries Out

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July 17, 2022

2023: PDP Replies Umahi, Says Ebonyi Is PDP State — Governor Dave Umahi

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has revealed that he was still saddened by the outcome of the presidential primaries of both All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party respectively.

Umahi, who doubles as the Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, expressed displeasure over the role played by the people of the South-East geopolitical zone, saying the zone hid and seek attitude during the primaries, raised a question about their said agitation for Igbo Presidency.

A statement signed by the Governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, said Umahi stated this in Abakaliki, while receiving members of the Ebonyi State Founding Fathers, on Saturday.

According to the Governor, the South-Easterners didn’t demonstrate the clamour of the Igbo Presidency, during the primaries.

The statement, which was obtained by our correspondent, quoted Umahi as saying, “My heart is saddened by the outcome of the APC and PDP presidential primaries because when we were saying that we are clamouring for South-East president and it was time to demonstrate it.

“The South-East people couldn’t demonstrate it, so, it caused a lot of doubts on the sincerity of South-East on their quest but if not for anything else, I have achieved a state with proven character and content, we must be very proud of ourselves and we know that in God’s time, it will come to pass.

“My defection to All Progressives Congress, APC, was in the interest of the state and South-East in general but it was misjudged because if our people had taken my reasons seriously, probably, we would have been differently treated especially in the party that we have invested so much in since 1999. But at the end of the day, I became a prophet because all I predicted came to pass.”

Zamfara Man Insists No One Can Separate His Marriage To His Granddaughter

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July 17, 2022

Sharia Court Sentences Three Men To Death By Stoning In Bauchi

A 47-year-old man identified as Alhaji Musa Tsafe in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State has refused to divorce his granddaughter, who he married 20 years ago. He took the decision not to let go after he was notified of the illegality of such union, Daily Trust on Sunday has gathered.

It was gathered that the 35-year-old wife, identified as Wasila Isah Tsafe, has given birth to eight children in the 20-year-old marriage.

However, a new twist was added to the marital life of the couple after the Tsafe Emirate Council was alerted of the illegality of the marriage, going by Islamic injunction.

They were summoned by community leaders and Islamic scholars to investigate the matter, and after the investigation, it was found out that the marriage was illegal.

The Islamic scholars strongly advised Tsafe to divorce his wife but said he would not do so.

The scholars, it was further learnt, acknowledged the legitimacy of the children they gave birth to, but insisted that the marriage had no legitimacy any longer since the problem was brought to the attention of the couple.

Following his insistence, the Tsafe Local Government Hisbah Committee took over the case and filed a suit before an Upper Area Court and later, Higher Sharia Court. The Higher Sharia court had adjourned the case to July 21.

Meanwhile, Tsafe, it was learnt, took the matter to Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi after he complained that it was a plan to introduce Izala doctrine into the matter. But it was gathered that Sheikh Bauchi reaffirmed the earlier position of the Tsafe scholars, but he insisted on remaining with his wife.

Adeleke Floors Oyetola To Emerge Osun Governor-Elect

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July 17, 2022

2022: I’ll Not Let You Down – Adeleke Tells Ede Residents, Monarch

The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been declared winner of the Osun governorship held on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Adeleke polled PDP 403,371 to defeat Oyetola and the APC with 375,027 votes, while Lasun Yusuf of Labour Party, LP polled 2,729.

Adeleke won in 17 local government areas against Oyetola’s 13 to returned the stated votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s, returning Officer for the Election, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe pronounced Adeleke winner having satisfied the requirements of the law.

Announcing the result, the returning officer said: “I Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, hereby affirmed that I am the returning officer for the governorship election held on Saturday, July 16 and the candidate polled the following votes: Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, APC, 375,027; Ademola Adeleke, 403,371.

“I declare that Ademola Adeleke Jackson Nurudeen, having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared winner and is returned elected.”

All the party agents signed the result sheet.

Adeleke contested the governorship seat with the incumbent governor in 2018 and lost narrowly about 350 votes.

Reacting to the declaration, PDP Caretaker Chairman, Dr Akindele Adekunle described the outcome as a victory for the entire populace of the state.

“Though it was anticipated because we have been to all the nooks and crannies of the state selling our candidate to a populace that desired change and they proved it at the poll.

“We will not let the people down. They trust and believe in us, our duty is to reciprocate that trust.”

Tinubu Meets APC Speakers In Abuja

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July 16, 2022

Tinubu Meets APC Speakers In Abuja

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has departed Osun State for Abuja, where he met with speakers of his party’s extraction.

Tinubu reportedly left Osun State amidst the collation of the results from the ongoing governorship election in the state.

At the meeting with the speakers, Tinubu promised the lawmakers active roles in his campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Speakers at the meeting which held in Abuja include Mudashiru Obasa of Lagos, Olakunke Oluomo of Ogun, Idris Garba of Jigawa, Kennedy Ibeh of Imo, Eteng Williams of Cross River, Funminiyi Afuye of Ekiti, and Oleyelogun Bamidele of Ondo.

Others are Abdulkarim Lawan of Borno, Abdullahi Bawa Wuse of Niger, Ahmed Lawan Mirwa of Yobe, Musa Maigari of Katsina, and Siddi Buba, deputy speaker of Gombe.

Tinubu commended the Speakers for the earlier roles they played ahead of his emergence as the presidential flag bearer of the party.

He also used the opportunity to explain why he chose Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno State, to be his running mate.

The APC Speakers had visited Tinubu to congratulate him on his victory at the party’s recent special convention where he was elected candidate. They also pledged to support him ahead of the general elections.

Abia Speaker Rejoices With Dr Aham Uko On His Birthday

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July 16, 2022

Abia Speaker Rejoices With Dr Aham Uko On His Birthday — Dr Aham Uko

Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has felicitated with the Abia State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Aham Uko on the occasion of his birthday.

In his birthday wishes to the celebrant, the Speaker described him as a true friend and intelligent public servant who has brought his wealth of experience to bear in the service of the State.

While wishing Dr Aham Uko a happy birthday, the Speaker prayed God to continue to bless him with long life and good health

VP Osinbajo Hospitalised

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July 16, 2022

Get Involved In Politics To Build Nigeria’s Future – Osinbajo Advises Citizens

VP Osinbajo Hospitalised — Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been hospitalised on Saturday, according to his media aide, Laolu Akande.

Osinbajo’s hospitalisation is coming shortly after celebrating his wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, who turned 55 on Saturday.

Akande, who took to his verified Twitter handle Saturday evening, said Osinbajo will undergo a surgical correction on his leg over a recurrent pain possibly sustained from sporting activities by the vice president.

Osun Decides: EFCC Nabs Three Over Suspected Vote Buying

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July 16, 2022

Officials of EFCC during Osun guber election

Three persons have been arrested by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission for alleged vote-buying in the Saturday governorship election in Osun state.

The suspects are Jimoh Kazeem, Adeyemo Bahir, and Abidogun Ismail.

They were arrested at Polling Unit 002, Ward 2, Ababu, Isale Osun, Osogbo.

Meanwhile, an election observer group, CLEEN Foundation has alleged that security agents deployed for the Saturday governorship election in Osun state looked the other way while political party agents openly engaged in buying of votes for as low as N3,000.

This is contained in the preliminary statement of the foundation’s Election Security Support Centre (ESSC) on ‘2022 Osun State governorship election’ signed by Acting Executive Director of the CLEEN Foundation, Ms Ruth Olofin.

According to the report, the 60 citizen observers deployed across the 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State were to monitor the degree to which security agencies and other critical stakeholders complied with electoral guidelines governing the conduct of the elections from the time the polls opened to 12 noon on Election Day.

The Programme Manager of the foundation, Mrs Chigozirim Okoro, who presented the report, said, “For instance in PU 014, Ward 05, Sport centre Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife- Central LGA, a party loyalist was seen canvassing to pay N10,000 if voters are ready to vote for his party.

“Also in PU 009, Ward 11, Oke Aree, Boripe LGA, massive vote-trading was observed as voters show the party voted for and tallies were issued by party agents to the voter to claim the money.

“In PU 09, Ward 01, Idilapo ogodobo, Obokun LGA, voters were given money inside a bar house to vote for a political party.”

Lauretta Onochie Calls For Arrest Of People Opposing APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Says It’s An Offence

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July 16, 2022

Onochie Accuses Presidency Of Nepotism Over Ambassadorial List — Mrs. Lauretta Onochie

Lauretta Onochie Calls For Arrest Of People Opposing APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Says It's An Offence — Mrs. Lauretta Onochie

Lauretta Onochie, President Mohammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, has called on relevant authorities to go after people who are opposing the APC and its presidential candidate for religious reasons.

It is common knowledge that the decision of Bola Tinubu the presidential candidate of APC to pick a fellow Muslim, Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2023 elections has attracted criticism from various corners.

While religious groups such as the Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria have kicked against the APC’s decision to fly a same-faith presidential ticket, some notable stalwarts of the party have resigned their membership in protest of the decision

Following this development, Onochie took to her Twitter account to share the Electoral Act 2022 On Religion which stipulates that any candidate, person, or association that engages in a campaign or broadcasting based on religious reasons for the purpose of opposing a political party or the election of a candidate commits an offense and can be subjected to a fine of 1 million naira or 12 years imprisonment.

She also called on the appropriate agency responsible for enforcing this law to do their job.

Below is a screenshot of her tweet.

Abia 2023: Ngwa Group Hails Mascot Kalu, APP On Akoma’s Emergence As Deputy Gov Candidate

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July 16, 2022