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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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Lagos LG Poll: You can only seek help from people you vote into power – Desmond Elliot

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The member representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has said it is not fair for individuals to seek government support without contributing to the democratic process through voting.
Elliot made this statement on Saturday shortly after he cast his vote at Onitolo Nusery/ Primary School, Unit 009, in Surulere, Lagos

Ekwutosblog reports that the Lagos State Government is conducting elections for chairmanship and councillorship positions across all 20 local government areas and 37 local development council areas.

“You can’t sit at home and later come to seek help from people who sacrificed to vote others into power,” he said.

The Nollywood star-turned politician described the turnout of the election as slightly low, expressing hope that more voters would show up as the day progressed.

According to him, local government elections should attract more participation than presidential polls due to their direct impact on daily life.

“Development begins at the grassroots level. With powers and revenue now devolved to local governments, this election holds significant importance.

“The outcome of this election will have a direct impact on the lives of citizens, making it crucial for voters to exercise their franchise wisely and elect leaders who will prioritise their needs and drive development in their areas,” he said.

He called for increased public discussion about the responsibilities of local governments, highlighting their critical role in primary healthcare, market management, and maintenance of inner roads.

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Bauchi gov accuses FG of discrimination against opposition-led states

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed frustration over what he described as the Federal Government’s alleged discrimination against states governed by opposition parties.

This is as the governor alleged that his state has been sidelined in the distribution of financial interventions and grants.

Speaking at the opening of the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Bauchi, the governor said, “The Federal Government has a lot of bias against states governed by opposition parties. Some states are receiving preferential treatment.”

The governor called on the Federal Government to adopt a fair and non-partisan approach in handling interventions, insisting that states should not be punished or rewarded based on their political affiliation.

Amid worsening financial challenges, Mohammed also cautioned cabinet members against unnecessary trips to Abuja or foreign countries, stressing the need to cut down the cost of governance.

“We must prudently manage our scarce resources. The financial pressure is high and we can’t afford wasteful spending,” he said.

On politics, the governor issued a stern warning: “It is not yet time for politicking. Let us focus on service delivery. Anyone eager to begin political campaigns should resign.”

He directed his commissioners to submit viable proposals for project execution, stating that unutilized funds would be redirected to sectors that need urgent attention.

“In the next couple of weeks, I’ll initiate a virement process to channel funds where they are most needed. We can’t sit back while critical sectors suffer,” he said.

Governor Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful governance till the end of his tenure.

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Nigerian senator defects to ADC

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Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe has officially defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

She revealed this during a chat with journalists in Abuja, saying her defection to ADC was planned and would soon be celebrated publicly.

Kingibe stated that she now fully belongs to ADC and intends to formally make her move public in a way that reflects her new political direction.

When asked if she was satisfied with the new party and the group she has joined, she said the party is still developing and growing, and she is ready to be part of that growth.

On concerns that her defection could affect her position in the Senate, the lawmaker pointed to the current situation in the Labour Party, claiming it is divided into two separate groups.

She said this division fits the condition that allows a politician to leave a party without losing their seat, based on the Nigerian constitution.

Kingibe explained that even the electoral commission received different sets of results and candidates from the two sides of the party.

She stressed that she would not have left Labour if the party was still united, but since it is now clearly divided, she believed she was free to join another party without breaking any rules.

She made her first appearance with ADC during the public launch of an opposition coalition event held in Abuja on July 2.

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