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LP Crisis: Obidient movement attacks Akpabio over comments on Peter Obi

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Obedient Movement, a political pressure group that supports the presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has attacked the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.

The attack is coming on the heels of a recent remark made by Akpabio, where he stated that Obi who was clamouring to lead a country as big as Nigeria but has not been able to solve a small crisis bedeviling his party, LP.

But in reply to this, Obedient Movement in a press statement released on Saturday and made available to Ekwutosblog in Awka by the group’s Director of Strategic Communication and Media, Nana Kazaure accused Akpabio’s party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, of being behind the LP Crisis by shielding sacked National Chairman of LP, Mr Julius Abure with state sponsored security.

Kazaure said it is not a wonder that the 10th Senate being led by Akpabio has been described as the worst in Nigeria’s history because his character as a man who lacks discretion in speaking and self control in action is already in public domain.

Part of the release read: “It is well known that the President of the 10th Senate is not particularly renowned for the substance or depth of his public utterances. However, we did not anticipate that he would descend to such an embarrassing low.

“For the benefit of Senator Akpabio, the internal issues within the Labour Party were duly taken before the courts by stakeholders of the party, under the leadership of Mr. Peter Obi.

 

“The Supreme Court – the highest court in the land – gave a clear and unambiguous ruling, affirming that the individual currently parading himself as the party chairman is doing so illegally.

“Rather than comply with the court’s directive, this usurper has been emboldened by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which continues to provide him with state security cover. These actions have rendered the Senate President’s insinuation that Mr. Obi is
overwhelmed by intra-party crises not only disingenuous but also hypocritical.”

Kazaure added that: “It is deeply ironic and unbecoming for Senator Akpabio to publicly highlight a situation his own party has played a key role in manufacturing and sustaining. If anything, his comments serve only to advertise his complicity in the artificial and externally-driven disruptions to the Labour Party.

“There is, in fact, no crisis within the Labour Party. What persists is the shameless interference of the APC – Senator Akpabio’s party – in facilitating the illegal tenure of Julius Abure, despite the clear ruling of the Supreme Court.”

The movement described Obi as a man who has a sterling record of achievements in public office, which Akpabio can neither controvert, not diminish.

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False, I did not start opposition coalition with you – Fayemi counters Amaechi

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A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Sunday dismissed claims by ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that they started the opposition coalition together.

Amaechi had said he and Fayemi initiated discussions about the opposition coalition before it expanded to other politicians.

The former governor of Rivers State made the claim during an X Space on Saturday.

“Fayemi and I began the coalition discussion, and we subsequently agreed to broaden it so that it would involve more than just the two of us talking about starting a new party,” Amaechi said.

However, responding on Sunday, Fayemi, through the head of his Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, described Amaechi’s claim as false and misleading.

Sajoh, in a statement, insisted that Fayemi remains a committed member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Parts of the statement read: “In an era where fabricated or distorted statements are often attributed to public figures for malicious purposes, we are cautious about engaging with potentially manufactured controversies designed to provoke or profit.

“It is possible that Hon. Amaechi did not make the statement or was misquoted.

“We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr. Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

“At various public forums, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the party, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.”

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2027: Tinubu’ll get more Northern votes despite Buhari’s death – Dayo Adeyeye

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A former Minister of State for Works, Dayo Adeyeye, on Saturday, hinted that the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari won’t affect President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.

Adeyeye said Tinubu would get more votes in the North despite Buhari’s death.

Addressing journalists in Lagos, Adeyeye said claims that Buhari’s death would affect Tinubu’s chances was faulty.

He insisted that Tinubu never depended on Buhari’s popularity in the North to win the 2023 election.

Adeyeye said: “It’s not correct. In fact, Tinubu will win more votes in the north and elsewhere in 2027 than anytime ever in the history of the republic.

“Ninety per cent of the CPC figures are with him (Tinubu), quote me any where. The leadership met about three or four weeks ago and said they are with Tinubu.”

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Planet Projects Resumes Operations in Imo State, Launches Bus Terminal Projects in Three Locations

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In a significant development, Planet Projects has officially resumed operations in Imo State, marking a new chapter in the region’s infrastructure development. The company has discreetly commenced work on bus terminal projects in three strategic locations, including a prominent site adjacent to ITC Park along the Onitsha Expressway.

This initiative is expected to enhance transportation infrastructure, boost economic activities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in Imo State. The resumption of operations and the launch of these projects underscore Planet Projects’ commitment to contributing to the state’s growth and development.

Residents and stakeholders alike are eagerly anticipating the completion of these projects, which promise to bring about positive changes to the transportation sector and beyond.

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