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  • Badagry endorses Ambode for second term

    Badagry endorses Ambode for second term

    THE Badagry Division of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday endorsed Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office.

    The division comprises four local government areas: Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Ojo, Badagry and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs): Iba, Oriade, Ifelodun, Oto-Awori, Badagry West and Olorunda.

    Dignitaries at the endorsement included Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule; APC Badagry Division Chairman, Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Commissioner for Agric and Cooperatives, Oluwatoyin Suarau; his Finance counterpart, Akinyemi Ashade; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Aramide Giwanson; former Deputy Governor, Princess Sarah Sosan; former Head of Service (HOS), Sunny Ajose and Cornelius Ojelabi.

    Oluwa, who made the announcement, hailed Ambode for scaling up infrastructure development.

    According to him, Ambode was adopted as the party’s sole candidate because of his achievements in the past three years.

    He said the governor’s dedication to duty, coupled with his desire to make the state a better place to live in, earned him the supports for a second term in office.

    Oluwa said: “Ambode’s unimaginable performance and commendable zeal for developmental projects have been visible across the state. In Badagry Division, we benefitted from his policies. This is why we are declaring our support for his re-election so that he can continue to make our division and Lagos an enviable state.”

  • Eyube: Buhari deserves second term

    Eyube: Buhari deserves second term

    Hon. Kennedy Raymond Eyube is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. In this interview with Polycarp Orosevwotu, he speaks on the achievements of the Buhari administration in the last two and half years.

    Many of people see the recent endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term as pure sycophancy and unmerited call. What is your take on it?

    I disagree with you, everybody or governors are the gis entitle to his or her opinion and judgment. Where other may have said the man had not performed, others may be looking at it from another angle, and that is the case of these governors whom you said have endorsed Buhari and more governors will endorse Buhari.

    There was nothing sycophancy in anybody oendorsing anybody of his or her choice, it all depends on your personal perception about the person and things you have seen in the person, nothing wrong as the president merits the endorsement and am also on my own capacity mobilising for his re-election in my federal constituency of Okpe, Uvwie and Sapele local governments in Delta State.

    There is no doubt about Buhari contesting for second term and winning because he has done very well, more so, with this fight against corruption which revealed a lot criminals we have in this country, both in service and politicians, l commend him and l want him to come back again and finish what he has started.

    To clean up Nigeria will take almost a decade, considering how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has mis managed the country. Let us join hands together and support him for second term.

    Was that the reason the party members are calling to come back for second term when he has not indicated interest to run 2019, or you say your party satisfied with his administration?

    That he has not officially announced his re-election does not mean he will not contest. He has started so well and we need to give him time to put the country in a right direction and shape. Apart from that Buhari has the constitutional right to run for second since he has performed.

    At whatever time he made up his mind to run Nigerians are there to give him maximum support because he has proved his worth as a president for the few years he has been there and l have no fear of his second tenure.

    I can confidently tell you that majority of Nigerians, about 80% percent of Nigerians would be very happy to vote for Buhari and APC come February 2019.

    Apart from the seven APC governors that have thrown their weight behind the president, and majority of Nigerians have already endorsed Buhari for second term and by May 29 this year Buhari will be 3 years in office.

    It is quite unfortunate that what most people criticizing Buhari have failed to understand is the fact that Buhari’s eight years in office would not be enough to solve the entire problems Nigerians.

    You cannot build a house over nothing, there must be a solid foundation on which a good house will be built, Nigeria as a nation and its millions of citizens are suffering today because of bad foundation laid for this country in the past.

    Imagine, how Buhari’s administration is working tirelessly to boost power generation and distribution in the country, with the recently approved and awarded $5.792 billion dollars (about N1.140trillion) for the construction of the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Power project at Gembu in Taraba.

    This should have been done in the past, but was not done for a major oil and gas producing country like Nigeria that has a population of over 180 millions people.

    What does this mean to you, some of the things Buhari is tackling now or trying to achieve such as railway to connect the six geopolitical zones, reviving of our sea ports, diversification of our economy to guarantee food security and approval of modular refineries to ensure availability of petroleum product.

    And anyone blaming President Buhari for the herdsmen and farmers clash is mischievous.

    There is strong believe that the APC may win in the North and South/West zones but not in the Seouthsouth in the 2019 general elections, do you subscribe to it?

    It’s a known fact that APC and President Buhari will win as usual both in the North, and South west zones, but this time a big win in the South and South East zones. The likes of Rotimi Ameachi, Timipre Sylva, Adams Oshiomohle, Umana Umana, Orji Uzor Kalu, Chris Ngige, Rochas Okorocha, Ogbonaya Onu, O’tega Emerhor, Ibe Kachikwu just to mention a few, these are APC gladiators that would deliver significant votes, I mean 80% votes from South South and South East zones for APC and Buhari in 2019, and when you add that to the results from North and South west zones, you already know the outcome of the February 2019 presidential election, that is Buhari till 2023.

    Buhari’s integrity will earn him second term in 2019. His integrity is a major factor working for him and APC. Evidently, under Buhari the world now respects Nigeria.

    What is your take on the quick release of the election time table by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC?

    The timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is in order. It is an indication that the present INEC is undergoing a laudable transformation under the leadership of the amiable Chairman, Alhaji Mahmood Yakubu.

    The commission has done what is right and I think Nigerians are commending INEC. It further shows that we are gradually getting our electioneering processes right.

     

  • APC adopts Tambuwal for second term

    APC adopts Tambuwal for second term

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has adopted Governor Aminu Tambuwal for 2019.

    State chairman Usman Sulaiman said they were convinced of Tambuwal’s achievement, and will continue to support him.

    He said: “As a party, we will support him, not only for second term, but for a third and fourth, if the constitution will allow it.

    “Governor Tambuwal has performed well despite some challenges occasioned by the economic situation in the country.”

    The chairman said other areas of achievements include salary payment, pensions and gratuities, revamping of the education sector, and the huge impact Tambuwal made in the social sector.

    “When we lost our indigenes in a stampede in Saudi Arabia, Tambuwal paid N500,000 to each of the families of the victims. That is the only support they got from the authorities. For that and many, we will be eternally grateful to the governor,” he noted.

  • Udom can’t get second term, says APC chieftain

    Udom can’t get second term, says APC chieftain

    A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Akwa Ibom State, Chief Samingo Etukakpan, he said that  Governor Udom is Emmanuel will not be re-elected next year.

    He said one of the ways of actualising the mission of sacking Emmanuel from power is to mobilise Akwa Ibom youths to install a governor of the people.

    According to him, the governor was foisted on Akwa Ibom people to protect the interest of his master and Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio.

    Speaking in Eket, Etukakpan hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of men of integrity and characters from Akwa Ibom State into federal boards.

    He said that the Niger Delta Development Commissioner from Akwa Ibom South, Mr. Sam Frank, has represented the state in the commission effectively through projects distribution and implementation.

    Etukakpan, who is also the international coordinator of Eket Federal Constituency Congress, praised the commissioner for not playing politics with project implementation, noting that he has engaged the youths in skill training and empowerment programmes.

    “The choice of Mr. Sam Frank as the NDDC commissioner for Akwa Ibom State has added value to the commission’s goals because he has ensured even distribution of projects,” he added.

    “He has touched the lives of over 100 youths of Akwa Ibom in various ways and given meaning to their lives by way of empowerment, and we are happy for this,” he said.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Group endorses Ambode for second term

    Group endorses Ambode for second term

    A group, the All Christian Leaders & Ministers Forum (ACLMF), has endorsed Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for second term.

    Speaking at the weekend after a prayer session at Overcomers Pentecostal Prayer Ministry, Abule-Egba, Lagos, the National Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Ogedengbe, said Ambode should be re-elected because of his good performance and zeal for development.

    He said Christians prayed for the emergence of a Christian governor during 2015 campaign, “and our prayers were answered.”

    Ogedengbe said Ambode had lived up to expectation and urged residents to get their permanent voters’ cards before the next general election to exercise their franchise.

    Ambode’s representative at the event, Rev. David Verrals, his special adviser on Christian Religion, said the endorsement by ACLM was proper because of the governor’s superb performance.

    He urged residents to support the government in making Lagos a smart city.

    The highlights of the event included prayers for Lagos State and Nigeria.

  • Women endorse Wike for second term

    Rivers State women have endorsed Governor Nyesom Wike for a second term.

    The women, who were at the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday, said the governor should be re-elected.

    They said they would follow their endorsement with rural and urban mobilisation of groups to vote for Wike in 2019.

    The women marched from Mile One to the Government House, celebrating the governor and creating awareness about his achievements.

    They displayed banners and placards, urging Wike to seek re-election.

    The women were drawn from the 23 local governments, and highlighted projects executed by the governor.

    Ex-Rivers State Chairman of Federation of Female Lawyers Mrs. Florence Amiesimaka said Wike had made Rivers people proud through projects.

    She assured the governor that the women would support  his re-election.

    Spokesperson for Rivers Southeast Women Mrs. Charity Demua said the women experienced good governance under Wike, adding that they will reciprocate by re-electing him.

    Mrs. Macetelli, of Rivers West and Mrs. Carol John, of Rivers East, said the infrastructural development had positive impact in the women.

    Women Affairs Commissioner Mrs. Ukel Oyaghiri hailed the governor for his commitment to women’s welfare.

    Wike said the women should obtain permanent voters’ cards to exercise their franchise.

    He announced a business development scheme, worth N500 million for them, saying the fund would be domicilled at the state’s microfinance bank and managed by the Ministry of Women Affairs.

    The governor said the scheme would assist the women to start small scale businesses.

    He said the Women Development Centre would be completed this year.

    The women presented gifts to Wike.

  • Group tips Ambode for second term

    Group tips Ambode for second term

    A group, the Akin Ambode Campaign Group (AACG), has called on the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode to seek for second term in office.

    It called on the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) Lagos State chapter, to re-nominate Ambode as gubernatorial candidate for the 2019 polls, so as to continue his good works in the state.

    AACG state chairman Alhaji Moruf Soremekun, spoke during the 4th Anniversary lecture, awards and investiture of the group in Agege.

    He said without any doubt, the dynamic administration of Ambode has brought about unprecedented progress to all and sundry.

    Soremekun, who said the governor had surpassed the expectations in the provision for the welfare of the people and socio-economic development in the state, stressed, “Therefore, it is now clear that it is not how long but how well, within the short period of governance, he has set new record for everyone present that no effort will be spared in ensuring that the second term of our indefatigable Governor is assured.”

    According to him, in the last two years, the governor has performed excellently very well and such a performer deserves second term in office.

    According to him, every  parts of the state had felt the impact of his two years in governance in the state in the area of infrastructural development, and various policies that are all to the benefits of the people of the state, irrespective of their creed, religion, ethnic background political differences among others.

  • Enugu APC backs Buhari for second term, promises to sponsor campaign posters

    THE Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari, promising to sponsor the President’s campaign posters.

    The chapter commended its Kano State counterpart for not only “joining us in endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 presidential election, but for electing to buy nomination form for him.” A statement by the state publicity secretary of the party, Mrs Kate Ogor says: “We are in league with Kano APC and wish to complement their efforts by electing to print posters for Mr President’s bid for the 2019 presidential election.

    For it is our conviction that by then, the solid infrastructural projects Mr President is laying must be pronounced. “Enugu APC is not in doubt that development projects going on in the land like Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, 2nd Niger Bridge, Enugu and Water Scheme, Standard gauge railways of Western, Eastern and Coastal Corridors and those in the pipeline like revamping Enugu Coal and ongoing projects across the country are tangibles which will dot our posters.

  • Ikwerre endorse Wike for second term

    Political leaders, traditional rulers and social groups of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State yesterday endorsed Governor Nyesom Wike for a second term.

    Wike, an Ikwerre, was endorsed when they visited the governor in Port Harcourt.

    The President-General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Socio-cultural Organisation Worldwide, Prof. Simeon Achinewhu, said the endorsement was predicated on his achievements.

    NAN reports that the groups include: Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Supreme Council of Government Recognised Ikwerre Traditional Rulers and Ikwerre Chiefs and Elders.

    Others are Ikwerre Gospel Ministers Forum, Iwhuroha Women’s Association, Ikwerre Daughters National Congress, Ikwerre in Academia, Ikwerre in the Media and Okpo Club (Ikwerre Lawyers).

    Achinewhu hailed Wike for his projects, saying Ikwerre people were proud of him.

    “The Ogbakor Ikwerre urges you to accept the call from other ethnic nationalities, organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to run for a second term as a result of your achievements.

    “The people of Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality have asked me to notify you that they have resolved to organise a civic reception and install you as Ikwerre customs demands as the Dike-ogu of  Ikwerre land,’’ he added.

    The governor restated his  commitment to work for development of communities.

    He urged the groups to defend their democratic rights, despite the antics of those he labelled as “agents of the government at the centre.”

    Wike said the state had made progress in project delivery.

    He attributed his success to the support of Rivers people, despite provocation by political opponents.

    The governor accused the Federal Government of undermining his administration in the last 30 months.

    “If we can achieve this in two and a half years despite the legal challenges we faced, then we will do more for the people of Rivers State,” he said.

    “We give God the glory that we moved ahead in the interest of our people. The Federal Government has done everything to derail this administration, but we are always succeeding,” Wike added.

    The governor reiterated his support for true federalism, saying he supported other Southsouth governors calling for restructuring.

  • APC governors back Buhari for second term

    Some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their weight behind President Muhmmadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019.

    In separate interviews before the commencement of the National Executive Committee meeting of the party in Abuja, the governors said tthe believe that President Buhari’s integrity and his performance since 2015 remain unbeatable.

    Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong said all the governors had agreed to work for the President’s re-election.

    “Concerning the issue of sole ticket for Mr President, I want to say that if Mr President is performing, well respected and carrying everybody along, all of us have resolved that we will work for him.

    “Do we have any other person that will challenge the President? Whatever you call it, as far as we are concerned, we have one President and that is the ticket we will fly.

    “I want to assure you that you won’t see a wrangling party after the meeting.. From now onwards, it will be a focused governance from Mr President and all the governors from the states. We have all resolved to support Mr President.”

    Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura said: “For anybody to preempt the consensus opinion of the people is to say the least, not fair to the vision of our party. I can tell you that if there is anything that is clandestine, the President will not honour it, so let us wait and see as we embark on these meetings.

    “I believe the consensus and the preponderance of opinion of all party members will be what is good for this country, and we have already known the will of this country, the future of this country as we are now as a country is associated with one person, who is impeccable, who has the greatest amount of integrity that you can find in any human being around, so your guest is as good as mine.”

    Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu said: “the performance of the President in the last two and half years suggest that if he wants to contest, l will certainly support him and l know that our party members feel the same about him.”

    Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha said he would  only sacrifice his presidential ambition to support the President if he is interested in seeking a second term in office.

    He said: “If Mr president wants to run for election, he will follow all the processes and if he is the person, we will all support him. In APC , there is no imposition of candidate. If Buhari is running, I will allow that man to continue but if he is not running, I won’t sacrifice my Presidential ambition.

    “Mr President is showing the right leadership and taking the very right steps and there is reconciliation going on even with nobody talking about it. There is the spirit of reconciliation and people understand their role.

    “Our role is to make this party great and we are all trying to do that input own form but importantly the governor have remained the pivot upon which this wheels of change has rotated so far, we have kept this party working and after this meeting our congresses and convention will commence in the early part of next year and all party organs will be strengthened. We are in good mood and high spirits.”