Politics

Yoruba Are Betrayers; I Emptied My Account To Campaign For Tinubu, Got Nothing; Now I’m Forming Alliance With North – Asari Dokubo

Published

1 year ago

October 26, 2024

Asari made the remarks in a series of videos while accusing Tinubu of betrayal after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in 2023.

Former Niger Delta militants leader and President Bola Tinubu’s supporter, Asari Dokubo, has vowed to form an alliance with the Northern region and dump Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Asari made the remarks in a series of videos while accusing Tinubu of betrayal after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in 2023.

Dokubo claimed that he spent his money canvassing for votes for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, only to be “betrayed.“

Addressing his followers in a viral video, he recalled charging Nigerians to hold him accountable if Tinubu failed as president.

He said, “I apologise to our fathers because they were not wrong in forming an alliance with the North, and as young men, we will now start that same alliance.

“From today, I will work and form an alliance with the North. President Tinubu betrayed me after I spent all my money and emptied my bank account campaigning for him. The Tinubu I know now isn’t the Tinubu I used to know. We will take this message across that only the Northerners can work with the Ijaw people.

“We can’t work with Yoruba people; they are a betrayal to us. We risked our lives by voting and doing everything, and this is what we get?”

Ekwutosblog had on October 10 reported that the Nigerian military command asked Dokubo to come to the battlefield and meet his death if he wanted to know the capabilities of the military.

This was confirmed in a statement issued by Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, while responding to Dokubo’s claim that he could shoot down a military helicopter hovering around his residence.

The former militants leader had said that he had the power to contain the Nigerian military.

Responding, Gen Edward Buba had dared him to enter the battlefield and see whether he would not be neutralised by the Nigerian military.

Buba had further vowed that the ex-militants leader would be neutralised if he showed up on the battlefield, and he called upon the relevant security agency to address the matter.

Politics

Atiku urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election date coinciding with Ramadan

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4 hours ago

February 14, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing calls to reconsider the February 20, 2027, date announced for the general elections, as it coincides with the holy month of Ramadan.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other prominent Nigerians have expressed concerns that holding elections during this period may disenfranchise millions of Muslim voters, citing the physical demands of fasting and spiritual obligations.

Critics argue that fixing elections during Ramadan reflects poor judgment and a lack of sensitivity to Nigeria’s socio-religious realities. INEC has acknowledged the concerns and is undertaking consultations, with the possibility of seeking legislative intervention to adjust the dates.

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU EMBARKS ON ONE-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT TO KEBBI STATE

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15 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris.

While in the state, the President will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special guest of honour.

The festival is one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events.

It is staged by the riverside of the historic Matan Fada, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

Friday 13, 2026

Politics

BREAKING: Nuhu Ribadu Ordered My Arrest – El-Rufai Tells Atiku, Reveals Next Move [VIDEO]

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1 day ago

February 13, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai Has Fingered National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu As The ‘Brain’ Behind His Attempted Arrest At The Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, On Thursday After Returning From A Trip To Cairo, Egypt.

Speaking To Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Who Paid A Solidarity Visit To Him Last Night At His Residence, El-Rufai Revealed That The ICPC And DSS Not EFCC Operatives Accosted And Tried To Whisk Him Away.

In His Words; “It Turned Out That It’s The ICPC That Procured DSS To Abduct Me And Handed Me Over To Them. The ICPC Has Never Invited Me. We Just Understand That It’s ICPC Not EFCC That’s Responsible For What Happened Today And The ICPC Chairman Is Acting Of The Direct Order Of Nuhu Ribadu.”

In Response, Atiku Sympathized With Him Adding That They Must Build A Viable Opposition To Fight President Tinubu In 2027.

“We Must Come Together And Form A Very Viable Opposition Because Tinubu Is Determined To Turn Nigeria Into A One-Party System.”

Watch The Video Below;

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUsag7_DPaP/?igsh=MXU3MWQxd2I3N2lmZg==