Politics
Makinde: “I Give You 48 Hours To Withdraw The Statement” – Fayose Threatens Atiku
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has insisted that the recent meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, with former Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) was about the 2027 election.
Fayose, in a statement on Thursday, said he was simply amused by the denial issued by Atiku’s media aide, Phrank Shaibu.
He also threatened that should Atiku fail to disown the statement by his media aide within forty-eight hours, he would reveal more details about the meeting which took place in Minna, Niger State, particularly, what was discussed about the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.
In the words of Fayose, “I saw the response of one Paul Ibe, one of the Media Aides to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to my release on what transpired at his (Atiku) meeting in Minna, with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, and I can’t but be amused.
“However, because of my respect for Atiku, I will want to assume that he did not authorise the press statement and I will expect that after seeing it, he will within 48 hours, cause a rebuttal to be issued on it.
“Should Atiku not publicly disown the statement within the next 48 hours, I will have no option but to spill more beans (the facilitators and executioners) of the Minna meeting, particularly what was said about Wike) and by then, I will be doing so without any atom of respect for him.
“Till then, we keep our gunpowder dry.”
Ekwutosblog recalls that Fayose, while reacting to the meeting that took place between Atiku, Makinde and IBB, claimed that the duo met with Babangida to discuss how Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State would emerge as the running mate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
However, Atiku, in a statement, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described Fayose’s statement as a shameless concoction, a distortion, and cheap propaganda.
Atiku stated that at no time did he engage in the imaginary horse trading, negotiations over vice presidential tickets, or ₦10 billion contributions.
The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) maintained that he does not conduct politics in secrecy, bribery, or transactional desperation, as mischievously and irresponsibly portrayed, and urged the public to disregard the publication.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council.
The dissolution, announced on Thursday, takes immediate effect.
All commissioners and special advisers have been directed to hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries.
Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the Executive Council for their service and wished them success in their future endeavours.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi.
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is unlikely to present former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.
He made this known on Thursday through a post on X while reacting to a social media user who claimed that the party would suffer a heavy defeat if Atiku emerged as its flag bearer.
In his response, Bashir dismissed the idea that Atiku would be the party’s candidate.
He stated that the former vice president should instead take on the role of a senior political figure who guides others during what he described as a serious turning point in the nation’s history.
According to him, Atiku is better suited to act as a statesman and political mentor at this stage rather than contest again for the presidency.
Bashir further shared his preferred strategy for the 2027 race.
He said he would back a well-known and widely accepted candidate from the South-East, paired with a strong and respected political figure from the North.
He argued that such a combination would be difficult for rival parties to defeat.
“It won’t be Atiku. I believe Atiku should be the statesman and the Godfather of this historic changing precipice of our nation”, Bashir El-Rufai stated.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS OF NEMSA; MAGAJI DA’U ALIYU AS MD OF SHESTCO
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja.
The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) is responsible for conducting research and development in technology and for operating a nuclear research facility.
President Tinubu also appointed Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing Director/CEO of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA).
Other Board members of NEMSA appointed by the President include: Engr. Aliyu Abdulazeez (Executive Director, Technical); Ikechi Clara Nwosu (Chairman, South East); Zubair Abdur❜rauf Idris (Member); Igba Elizabeth (Member, North Central); Sani Alhaji Shehu (Member, North East); Adeyemi Adetunji (Member, South West); Engr. Emmanuel Eneji Nkpe (Member, South South); and Engr. Charles Ogbonna Asogwa (Member, South East).
The President nominated Amina Gamawa, representing Bauchi, and Abdullahi Muktar, representing Kaduna, as Commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
The President has sent the two nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
February 11, 2026
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