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I don’t believe in Igbo presidency – MASSOB leader, Uwazuruike
- Declares support for Yahya Bello
Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, says he does not support the clamour for Igbo presidency.
To demonstrate this. the MASSOB leader on Saturday led some South-East youths in a solidarity march in Owerri, Imo, in support of the 2023 presidential bid of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi.
Uwazuruike said the contest should be thrown open.
The MASSOB leader stated this when Bello, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), visited him in Owerri, 7Imo.
The youths, who started the procession from the MASSOB leader’s house in Owerri, marched through the streets, carrying placards, with inscriptions such as “Power to the Youths, Support Yahaya Bello”, “Youths Can Also Lead”, and “Yahaya Bello for the Youths”, among others.
They made it clear that the only solution to Nigeria’s political quagmire was for power to go to the youths.
According to them, in this regard, Bello is the right fit for the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bello picked the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat on Wednesday.
Uwazuruike, who advised Nigerians and party leaders to shun zoning, as it had no place in the constitution of Nigeria, said his group would support Bello to become the next president of Nigeria because he had the leadership qualities to lead Nigeria effectively.
He noted that power should go to the best in the race, adding that the Kogi governor remained the best for the job.
“All Nigerians should rally around the youthful governor. We are supporting Bello for this and no one else. That he has the capacity to solve the problem of insecurity and a host of others facing the nation is not in doubt.
“This is a crucial time in the history of the country. We must give youths a chance, especially one that has demonstrated uncommon capacity, in the person of Yahaya Bello,” he said.
Uwazuruike, who is also the founder of the Biafran Independent Movement (BIM) said if Nigeria’s sovereignty must be upheld, and the idea of an Igbo president should be discarded.
He said, “I don’t believe in the idea of zoning system or Igbo president because zoning means sectionalism.
“If we want to talk about Nigeria, we must throw the presidential contest open but if you throw it open, it must be for the youths, not elders, because the elders have failed us.
Uwazuruike said his group would support Bello to become the next president of Nigerian because he is a youth with the leadership qualities to deliver the Nigeria project.
“The youths must be given power, the elders have continued to be in power without great result.
He urged Nigerians to support Bello, describing zoning or the Igbo presidency as a project aimed at promoting sectionalism.
Speaking, Bello expressed gratitude over the reception given to him by no fewer than Five thousand members of MASSOB/BIM who welcomed him in Imo.
Bello said he was prepared to deliver the Nigerian project if given the opportunity to serve as the next president of the country.
He said, “I’m prepared to lead this country, I shall address insecurity, health system as well as the educational system.
“Nigerians must be very careful and be ready to make the best decision in choosing their next president.”
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Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
A devastating tanker explosion in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State has left many people dead.
The incident, which happened when a tanker exploded, occurred on Friday at Ometan community, in Okpe local government area of Delta State.
It’s gathered that the incident occurred when the ill-fated tanker lost control while overtaking another truck near the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area.
The front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an explosion, eyewitnesses said.
According to Daily Post, all buildings in the community within the perimeter of the explosion were razed and some residents who were trapped in the building were also burnt to death.
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The state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited the scene, and condoled with the Ometan community and families of the victims.
Speaking at the scene, the governor, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor and former chairman of Okpe local government area, said he was away when the incident occurred.
“On getting here, I saw dead bodies and those who witnessed the unfortunate incident.
“It is a very sad situation and I commiserate with the people of Ometan community and families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident”, he said.
The development is coming barely four days after a gas tanker explosion killed many residents in Rivers State and destroyed properties
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
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Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
In Oyo State, one Joshua Olayiwola, a teenager, has been remanded for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old neighbour’s daughter.
A Family Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of Olayiwola in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police charged Olayiwola with defilement.
The Magistrate, Mrs S. A. Adesina, declined Olayiwola’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction and adjourned the matter until June 13.
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He also ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Gbemisola Adedeji told the court that Olayiwola, on April 15, between 8am and 10 pm allegedly defiled the minor in the Ojo Ekun area of Ibadan.
She said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 34 of the Oyo State Child Rights Law 2006
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
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