Renowned publisher and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has raised concerns over what he described as the outsized influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike within President Bola Tinubu’s administration—suggesting that Nigeria is operating under an unofficial dual leadership.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Momodu criticised President Tinubu’s apparent endorsement of Wike’s political style, following the commissioning of the newly refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja, which has been renamed in Tinubu’s honour.

Momodu remarked, “Right now, it’s looking like we have two presidents in Nigeria. Wike can do anything. Even President Tinubu, who has controlled Lagos since 1999, was never this audacious.”

The comment came in response to Tinubu’s public praise of Wike during the inauguration ceremony, where the president urged the minister to ignore “busybodies and naysayers.”

Momodu strongly disagreed with Tinubu’s choice of words, stating, “I listened to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria calling fellow Nigerians ‘busybodies.’ You interpreted it as ‘naysayers’—‘naysayers’ is still far better. Who is a bystander in his own country because of one man?”

He also took a swipe at the scale of the conference centre project, questioning the rationale behind celebrating what he called “a ₦30 billion launch” with such fanfare.

“If you were in Wike’s shoes, you would dance more than he danced yesterday. I saw the expressions on the faces of the audience—they looked befuddled, like, ‘what is our country turning into?’” he added.

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‎Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has said that the claim of former governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, in a recent interview with Rufai (A journalist) to have left about 150million dollars and 36billion Naira is dishonest and misleading.
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‎According to Reno, Peter Obi left a debt of 127billion Naira that was due immediately after his successor Willie Obiano took over,
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‎He said that he debt came from unpaid money to contractors who were hired by Obi Administration but couldn’t finish their works before his tenure of office expired. Also he said Obi hired new staff at the last minute and their salaries will be paid by the new administration. He said more of the debt also came from approvals Obi made when he was about to leave office.
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‎Peter Obi mentioned in his interview with Rufai that the money he left was able to settle contractors that he hired when they finish their work, that he didn’t pay them complete because they haven’t completed their work before he left office.
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‎We might need Willie Obiano to settle this argument.
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Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to uphold a position of neutrality and refrain from unwarranted interference in the activities of the body.

Ohanaeze said such encroachment is not only disconcerting but also unequivocally unacceptable and deserving of stern condemnation.

The pan-Igbo group stated that it’s troubling to observe that IPOB is being misled by individuals who are, regrettably, benefitting from the prolonged and unjust incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

According to Ohanaeze, it is evident that certain elements within IPOB have found themselves cornered, defending those who are complicit in the very detention of the IPOB leader.

In a joint statement issued on Tuesday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Thompson Ohia, Spokesperson, the group extended its support to individuals who are not genuine members of the organization but are closely allied with its leadership, thereby distorting the original mission.

The statement read: “We cannot overlook the shameful alignment of IPOB with certain Igbo leaders who seem intent on exploiting Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as a scapegoat for their own ulterior motives. The very individuals responsible for the violence against IPOB members are those whom IPOB now chooses to defend.

“This contradiction not only undermines the integrity of our collective struggle but also diminishes our shared vision for justice and equity.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to publicly inform the general populace of attempts to manipulate IPOB as a tool for blackmailing the leadership of our organization. We will resolutely decline to engage in any media disputes or controversies with the leadership of IPOB, particularly as they have been led to believe that attacking Ohanaeze Ndigbo will serve their cause.

“We challenge IPOB to exercise caution in its choices, for the individuals they currently support are, in fact, the enemies of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. These individuals are more invested in taking photographs alongside him in court rather than genuinely advocating for avenues that would facilitate his release.

“The ongoing violence against innocent youths, who are unjustly branded as IPOB terrorists, is a direct consequence of this misalignment. At this pivotal moment, we implore IPOB and all stakeholders within our community to reassess their alliances and redirect their efforts towards a united front against our true adversaries.

“Let us collectively strive for a future marked by clarity of purpose, unyielding commitment to justice, and profound respect for the sanctity of our shared heritage.”

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to uphold a position of neutrality and refrain from unwarranted interference in the activities of the body.

Ohanaeze said such encroachment is not only disconcerting but also unequivocally unacceptable and deserving of stern condemnation.

The pan-Igbo group stated that it’s troubling to observe that IPOB is being misled by individuals who are, regrettably, benefitting from the prolonged and unjust incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

According to Ohanaeze, it is evident that certain elements within IPOB have found themselves cornered, defending those who are complicit in the very detention of the IPOB leader.

In a joint statement issued on Tuesday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Thompson Ohia, Spokesperson, the group extended its support to individuals who are not genuine members of the organization but are closely allied with its leadership, thereby distorting the original mission.

The statement read: “We cannot overlook the shameful alignment of IPOB with certain Igbo leaders who seem intent on exploiting Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as a scapegoat for their own ulterior motives. The very individuals responsible for the violence against IPOB members are those whom IPOB now chooses to defend.

“This contradiction not only undermines the integrity of our collective struggle but also diminishes our shared vision for justice and equity.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to publicly inform the general populace of attempts to manipulate IPOB as a tool for blackmailing the leadership of our organization. We will resolutely decline to engage in any media disputes or controversies with the leadership of IPOB, particularly as they have been led to believe that attacking Ohanaeze Ndigbo will serve their cause.

“We challenge IPOB to exercise caution in its choices, for the individuals they currently support are, in fact, the enemies of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. These individuals are more invested in taking photographs alongside him in court rather than genuinely advocating for avenues that would facilitate his release.

“The ongoing violence against innocent youths, who are unjustly branded as IPOB terrorists, is a direct consequence of this misalignment. At this pivotal moment, we implore IPOB and all stakeholders within our community to reassess their alliances and redirect their efforts towards a united front against our true adversaries.

“Let us collectively strive for a future marked by clarity of purpose, unyielding commitment to justice, and profound respect for the sanctity of our shared heritage.”