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Armed Forces must prepare for election violence from Obidients – Reno Omokri
Nigeria’s security outfits have been advised to prepare for violent reactions to the 2023 general elections.
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, said the armed forces must prepare for election violence from Obidients who are the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Omokri said this following an unruly display by the supporters at the presidential town hall meeting organised by Arise TV on Sunday.
The meeting had in attendance Obi, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State who is the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Kola Abiola.
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Absent were Atiku and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Shortly before the event began, Obidients could be seen protesting the presence of Okowa. According to them, the even was for presidential candidates, not their running mates.
They also threatened to take Obi away from the event since Atiku and Tinubu failed to show up.
Their display was rowdy and gave the event a disorganized look.
Reacting, Omokri tweeted, “For months we warned of Obidients propensity for cyber bullying and threat to life. Today, at the AriseTV town hall, they took it a step further. I hope the armed forces have a contingency plan. Obi will lose in 2023 and they must prepare for violence from Obidients.”
For months we warned of Obidients propensity for cyber bullying and threat to life. Today, at the AriseTV town hall, they took it a step further. I hope the armed forces have a contingency plan. Obi will lose in 2023 and they must prepare for violence from Obidients#TableShaker
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) November 6, 2022
If this were football, Obidient FC would have been banned for the next 2 Presidential debates due to their violence, unruliness, and disruption of the AriseTV town hall. Their IPOB like behaviour is a threat to the 2023 election, which Obi will definitely lose!#TableShaker
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) November 6, 2022
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Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP
Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP
Dr. Jasper Uche, the 2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has officially tendered his resignation from the party.
In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuaku Ward in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Uche’s decision to step down was clearly stated. The letter copied to both the PDP Chairman of Umunneochi LGA and the State Chairman of the party, reads:
“This is to notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today.
“Kindly note that this decision was taken after extensive consultation.
“I thank the party for giving me the platform, which culminated in my nomination as Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections”.
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In a related development, Hon Ikechukwu Nwabekee, a former member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing Osisioma Ngwa North constituency, has also chosen to sever ties with the party.
In a letter directed to the party chairman of Amasaa Ward 5 in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Nwabekee stated:
“Kindly note that the decision is taken after extensive consultations and out of deep personal conviction.
“The firm resolve to withdraw my membership is without prejudice to my friends, associates, and numerous supporters who might have different opinions, as I seek for new challenges.
“I thank the party for giving me a great platform to perform, including rising to the position of Chief Whip Abia State House of Assembly,” Nwabekee added.
Abia deputy gov candidate, lawmaker dump PDP
Politics
BREAKING: Again Rivers Assembly passes new law without governor’s consent
BREAKING: Again Rivers Assembly passes new law without governor’s consent
Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday ignored the state governor Siminialayi Fubara’s consent in passing a new law.
The lawmakers specifically passed the Rivers State Public Procurement (Amendment)Bill, 2024 into Law
It is the third time in three months that the state assembly would override the governor.
In March, the assembly had ruled against Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law.
It took same measure in April by passing the local government amendment bill into law despite the refusal of Fubara to give his assent.
The lawmakers also threatened to take stringent measures against the governor “if he continues to flout the laws of the state”.
The assembly said it acted in consonance with the provisions of Section 100 (5)of the 1999 Constitution voted, and with a two-third majority votes passed the bill into law.
The lawmakers had passed the Rivers State Public Procurement (Amendment)Bill, 2024 on the 26th of March, 2024, and transmitted it to the governor for assent, which he declined.
Speaking on the bill , the speaker, Martin Amaewhule, said it was to secure taxpayers’ money and ensure that it is not spent on frivolities and twisted contracts.
Amaewhule condemned a situation where due process is relegated to the background, contracts awarded without legal backing and the state being governed in a “dictatorial panache”.
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Edo 2024: Muslims demand fair representation in govt
Edo 2024: Muslims demand fair representation in govt
In anticipation of the upcoming governorship election slated for September 21 in Edo State, the state chapter of the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for the fair representation of Muslims in the state’s governance.
Mallam Abdulazeez Igbinidu, the Chairman of Edo State’s NSCIA, voiced this demand during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City. He emphasized the inadequate representation of Muslims in the state’s governance structures.
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Addressing the attendees, Mallam Igbinidu highlighted the purpose of the meeting, which aimed to collectively address the concerns of Muslims regarding the conduct of the upcoming governorship election.
He stressed the necessity for equity and fairness in representation within the state’s governance framework to ensure that Muslims are adequately represented.
The call for equitable representation underscores the importance of inclusivity and diversity in governance, reflecting the need for all population segments to be adequately represented in decision-making processes.
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