Politics
Akwa Ibom: I’ll continue to support you – Wike assures Gov Eno
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to give Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, the necessary support to achieve his mandate, while urging him to continue praying for him.
He commended the governor for taking the decisive step of moving the state forward, irrespective of opposing voices, adding that he (Wike) would continue to support such decisions.
Wike made the statement in Ika Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, while commissioning the 15.13 km Ikot Otomo–Azumini Road in the state.
He praised the working relationship between Pastor Umo Eno and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, noting that such collaboration would bring development to Akwa Ibom.
The minister, who did not mention names, urged Governor Eno to continue to relate to and respect those who have helped him in the past, as doing so would not diminish him in any way.
While commending the governor for the road projects and other notable initiatives executed within his first two years in office, he urged the people of Akwa Ibom to continue supporting the governor to enable him to fulfil his mandate.
“You have taken a decision to move Akwa Ibom forward, that is the decision that I will continue to support you.
“But all those you have related with, continue to give them their respect, it will not remove anything from you. You are a humble man, you are a man of God, don’t mind some of us, the truth is that I don’t know if I can be a pastor. Just continue to pray for me while I’ll continue to support you. You, who God says you should pray, pray, so that I will continue to support you. The politics I believe is, you do for me, I do for you. You come for me, I come for you. You push me, I push you. In all, you are a good man,” Woke said.
Speaking earlier, Governor Eno applauded Wike for his work in the FCT and for visiting Akwa Ibom State to commission road projects, saying that unity transcends politics.
Eno, who stated that despite different party affiliations he is committed to a united Akwa Ibom, added that unity is essential for development and for ensuring that the people enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“The commissioning of this road today again reaffirms our commitment to always deploy the finishing anointing elements of our governance. Government, I’ve always said, is a continuum. It does not matter who started a project. What is important is to finish the project for the common good of all.
“And so we are here today to commission this 15.13 km Ikot Ekpene–Azumini Road, which has over 3.5 km of road in Azumini, Abia State. This project, I must thank the governor of Abia State for understanding and allowing us to work together. He’s doing the same thing on the other side of the road, also extending into Akwa Ibom State.
“As a governor, I can tell you that there are funds to execute projects such as this, without owing the banks, and we are not leaving debts for those who will take over from us. So we want to support him. We believe he should finish. And we in Akwa Ibom are united in support of the President. We are united in support of the distinguished Senator, Godswill Obot Akpabio,” he stated.
Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.
Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.
He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.
The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.
“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.
“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.
“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?
“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.
The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.
In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.
He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.
Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.
Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.
DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.
Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.
“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.
“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”
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