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Nigeria not ready for Obi kind of politics – Obidigbo, says Igbo politicians mere breadwinners
Nigeria not ready for Obi kind of politics – Obidigbo, says Igbo politicians mere breadwinners
Nigeria is not ready for Peter Obi’s kind of politics, President of Osisioma Foundation, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has said.
The elder statesman also says politicians from the South-East part of Nigeria have been cowed to become mere breadwinners.
He made the remarks in a statement on Friday while reacting to the outcome of the Edo governorship election.
He noted that the Nigeria system had been skewed against those who insist on doing things the right way like Peter Obi.
He urged the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party to channel his energy into something more productive.
The Osisioma Foundation leader said the outcome of the Edo State governorship was a veiled message to Obi that Nigeria is not yet ready for his kind of politics of nation building.
According to him, a nation is doomed when politicians feel no qualms to bribe, conspire and steal elections.
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Obidigbo said he was surprised to hear some commentators chiding Obi for supporting Olumide Akpata, who was accused of breaching the zoning arrangement in Edo State, not minding the democratic inclination of the former LP presidential candidate.
He wondered why those that criticized Obi for supporting Akpata were silent in 2023 when it was obvious that the power rotation favoured the South-East.
He said, “As a friend of Peter Obi for very many years, I urge him to stop further efforts of trying to improve Nigeria’s leadership recruitment process. He is too decent for the kind of duplicity being played in Nigeria.
“My take is that Peter Obi should channel his vast energy and wide acceptance towards the liberation of his suffering people, rather than waste them on an ungrateful and unreasonably antagonistic people. Enough of these pretences Obi has too much to offer to a system that is so locked in filth.”
Obidigbo said the Igbo were usually frustrated by the Nigerian system upholding double standards and conspiracy.
He also chided most Igbo politicians who he noted had become frightened so much so that none of them is bold enough to speak out about the growing injustice and maltreatment of their people in the Nigeria project.
He said, “These Igbo politicians have become mere breadwinners. They are not representing anybody except their bellies and narrow political interests. Look at the case of Nnamdi Kanu, he has been jailed through the backdoor just for speaking up against the growing injustice against his people.
“If things are done the proper way in the country and Igbo not visited with hate and gang up, Kanu would not be agitating. His quest for referendum is because Nigeria has been rubbing salt into injury of the Igbo. What nation does not respect its laws?”
Nigeria not ready for Obi kind of politics – Obidigbo, says Igbo politicians mere breadwinners
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Monarch Dies Shortly After Being Rescued From Kwara Kidnappers
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers.
The monarch passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital, according to his son, Prince Olasunkanmi, who said his father had been receiving treatment following a brief illness.
“Yes, the news is true. He died after a brief illness following his release. We took him to the hospital, hoping he would survive, but he died there very early this morning,” Olasunkanmi said.
Oba Iwedunmoye was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area.
He regained his freedom five days later after security forces launched an operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro area, where three kidnapped victims were found.
The rescue followed a report received at the Oro Police Station from a vigilante member, who alerted authorities after one of his colleagues was shot while operating in the bush.
A combined team of police officers, soldiers and vigilantes was subsequently deployed to the area.
Police said the suspected kidnappers engaged the team in a gun battle after spotting the advancing operatives. One alleged kidnapper was killed during the exchange, while others escaped into the surrounding area.
The security team continued the search and eventually located the three victims, who were evacuated for medical treatment.
News of the monarch’s death was announced by Bisi Fakayode, National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, who mourned the traditional ruler and prayed for the repose of his soul.
The circumstances surrounding the monarch’s illness and death have not been publicly disclosed beyond his family’s account that he fell ill after his release.
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Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
A 40-year-old woman, Joy Anthony, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command over alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Police said operatives attached to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the arrest in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, following intelligence received about suspected drug-related activities.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, officers subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at Anthony’s residence in Agbor-Obi.
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The search reportedly resulted in the recovery of several suspected illicit substances, including tramadol, codeine, swinol, Canadian loud and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits have been taken into police custody as investigators continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence.
Edafe said Anthony would be prosecuted after the investigation is completed.
Police have not disclosed the exact quantities of the substances recovered.
Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
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