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We are committed to religious freedom, equity – Gov Abiodun assures

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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to religious freedom, equity and inclusiveness, saying it recognises, the vital role that religious organisations play in promoting peace, harmony and development in the state.

The Governor reaffirmed this commitment while declaring open a Thanksgiving Service and Symposium marking the first year in office of the Executive members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun State Chapter under the Chairmanship of the Bishop of Egba Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, at Bishop’s Court, Onikolobo, Abeokuta.

Represented by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, Abiodun said the cooperation enjoyed by the religious bodies had made the state a place where people of all faiths could practice their beliefs without fear or favour, appreciating them for promoting peaceful co-existence, while pledging to keep preserving and promoting such.

He said, “We are proud of the religious harmony that exists in our dear State and we will do all within our power to preserve and promote it.

“As you mark this important milestone, I urge you to reflect not only on the achievements of the past but also on the immense responsibilities ahead. There is still work to be done in our communities, our dear State and great nation, Nigeria”.

He congratulated the State Chairman and his Executive Council members for celebrating a year of accountability and transparency, urging them to continue to serve with diligence and the fear of God as leadership was not a title but a trust to be held in high esteem.

In their goodwill messages, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo and the Ajalaye of Ijebu Ilugun South, Alayeluwa Oba Emmanuel Olusanu, congratulated the Rt. Revd.

In his exhortation, the Head of Catholic Secretariat, the Most Revd. Peter Odetoyinbo, admonished all to continue to heed to the commands of God, love one another and seize the occasion to renew their commitment to God, as all competition, supremacy tussle, bitterness and envy must be shunned for better service to God.

In his remark, the CAN Chairman, Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, appreciated the executive members for their support, diligence and commitment and called for continuous steadfastness in the service of God and prayed that God should see them through the 5-year journey.

In attendance were the Archbishop of the Lagos Province Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion who doubles as the Bishop of the Diocese of Remo, Most Revd. Olusina Fape, among other dignitaries.

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Nyesom Wike wishes de@th on any politician supporting ‘’betrayers’

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FCT Minister and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has said that any senator, House of Representatives Member, Minister, or governor who supports betrayers will suffer betrayal in their lives and that such person will join their creator when they experience their own betrayal.

Wike who is currently in a running battle with his godson and incumbent governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara, said this while speaking at a public function in the state today February 6.

Speaking to the crowd at the public function, Wike said

‘’Wether you are a Senator, House of Reps member, a Minister or Governor, and you support betrayers, people will continue to betray you in life. You see people who betray and support them, betrayal is your portion! Betrayal is your portion! and that day you will not have mouth to say anything and there you will collapse and there you will go and they will announce such person has died because that is the seed you have planted because whatever you plant, you reap and so since you are sowing betrayal, betrayal will always follow you.

Watch! Every governor who is doing his second term and has ambition to put a successor and is supporting betrayals, you will never survive it. Betrayal will follow you. From the day your successor comes in. My own took so many months, your own will start immediately the person has been inaugurated. That is what the gods of the land have told me to tell all of you’’

 

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How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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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.

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Electoral Reform: Dino alleges senate’s plot to rig 2027 election

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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”.

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