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Peter Obi has said that there are more “Yahoo people” in government than there are outside of government.

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The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election said this in his keynote address as guest speaker at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University.
The event was themed: “Lead the change; ignite your future.”

“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” Obi said, according to DailyTrust.
He also spoke about the qualities of good leadership and urged the graduates to become positive change agents in their communities.
He said: “It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing.

“It is for you to help to bring a better change in that society that you want to live in. You have acquired knowledge today.Use what you have learnt to help us change society.”

“You are a victim of Nigeria because our age and the age before has refused to do what is right and you are suffering it,” he stressed.

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari is dead.

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X.

 

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Kwankwaso in talks with ADC coalition

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Former Secretary to the Government, Babachir Lawal, has said that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, is currently in talks with key politicians in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

Lawal said several powerful politicians from both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ADC have been meeting with Kwankwaso in an effort to bring him into the coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He said Kwankwaso is a well-known politician who would be very valuable to any political party.

Lawal said that having Kwankwaso on their side would be an advantage, adding that many members of the coalition are eager for him to join.

He added that the ADC coalition is not focused on political party names, but rather on attracting strong individuals who have large followings in their communities.

“I am aware that people have been holding meetings with Kwankwaso.

“And clearly, Kwankwaso is welcome in the ADC coalition because he belongs to the group of influential figures who can bring a large following.

“Whether Kwankwaso joins with just his supporters or along with the NNPP, Lawal said they would be welcomed either way,” he said.

When asked whether the ADC coalition is targeting the NNPP party structure, the former SGF said the movement is more about people than party platforms.

“The coalition is not about political parties, but about individuals moving into it. It is not the logo or letterhead paper that we’re after. It’s the people who make up those parties. They can come in individually or in groups. They are welcome,” he explained.

Lawal also suggested that even if Kwankwaso himself does not join, some of his supporters may still move over to the ADC on their own.

Lawal explained that even if Kwankwaso himself doesn’t join the ADC, many of his supporters are likely to join on their own.

He added that some NNPP local government branches might merge with the ADC, even if the party’s national leadership chooses not to.

He said many influential individuals are already joining the ADC from other parties, but are doing so quietly.

“Big individuals in the states are joining the ADC, but they are not saying they are joining us from the NNPP or the PDP. Atiku joined the ADC and he didn’t say the PDP is joining the ADC.”

He concluded by saying the coalition is focused on the grassroots level, where politics truly matters.

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Lagos LG election result: Jakande elected Chairman Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA

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Hon. Seyi Jakande has been declared the new Chairman of the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in the Lagos State Local Government elections held on Saturday, July 12.

Contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, declared that Jakande polled an impressive 58,446 votes, securing a strong mandate from the community.

The election results show a significant margin, with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, coming in a distant second, polling just 1, 743 votes. The Labour Party, LP, trailed closely behind, polling 1,464 votes.

 

The election was held across the 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs in the state.

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