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Wait till 2031, Akume admonishes northern politicians

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has called on politicians from the Northern Region to wait until 2031, for them to contest for president.

Akume made the call during his remarks at a two-day Interactive Season on Government-citizens’ Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna.

The event, with the theme “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-citizens’ Engagement for National Unity’, was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.

The SGF commended the foundation for providing a platform where the citizens and government could sit and explore ways to enhance governance, democracy and development.

He said that the government of President Bola Tinubu had spent two years and two months, adding that its achievements were fundamental and remarkable.

The SGF said, “Tinubu promised impartiality in governance and he has done that without breaking the promise.

“There is a need to encourage someone who is doing well, so that he can do more.

“There is a lot of misinformation in some aspects of the media.

Tinubu has strengthened the security architecture in the country, revitalised agriculture with progressive initiatives.

“We have witnessed intervention that led to a reduction in prices of food produce, improved food security and infrastructure across the country.”

Akume said that Tinubu was on course to take Nigeria to the promised land, adding: “I will urge politicians from the Northern Region to wait till 2031.

“Do not join a group that will stagnate the various developments achieved by President Tinubu.

“The president had positively touched all parts of the country and every citizen.

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“The removal of fuel subsidy has now provided more funds to the government at the sub-national levels to carry out huge projects and deliver quality dividends of democracy.”

The SGF explained that the Renewed Hope Agenda was not a slogan but a determination to restore hope to all the regions of the country.

He narrated some of the achievements in diplomacy and foreign policies, transportation, job creation, education, tax reforms, Local Government Autonomy, national security, sports, war against corruption, peace, stability and others.

Akume added, “Tinubu has laid a foundation stone for New Nigeria through visionary leadership and commitment to bring dividends of democracy to all citizens and regions of the country without bias.

“Tinubu has appointed so many people from the Northern Region to work with him, and they are doing well.

“The narrative that the North is not carried alone is not true.

“The Super Highway from Sokoto to Bagary is longer than that of Lagos-Calabar.

“However, the contract for the road, from Akwanga through Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and other parts of the Northern Region will soon be awarded.

He reiterated that with the various developments in two years and two months by Tinubu, patriotic politicians should jettison their ambition for the presidency till 2031.

He added that 2027 should not be in their minds, saying, “This is because Tinubu has done so well and will continue in that line to better the lot of the citizens and the country.”

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event brought together all appointees in the Tinubu administration from the Northern region of the country to interact with the citizens, including the agency’s Managing Director, Malam Ali M. Ali.

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‘Leave Social Media, Join Politics’, Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Tells Young Nigerians

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Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerians, especially those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, to move beyond commenting on social media and take a more active role in the country’s political landscape.

In a post on X on Saturday, Sani encouraged Nigerians in the middle age to stop limiting themselves to online debates while younger politicians occupy elective offices.

He said surveys suggesting that Nigerian youths were more active on social media than in politics are not helpful, emphasising that true political engagement goes far beyond ‘likes, shares, and comments’ on social media.

Sani also encouraged aspiring politicians not to be discouraged by financial constraints, noting that many current officeholders faced significant challenges in their early political journeys.

“You are in your 30s, 40s or 50s, your Rep member is in his 30s and your House of Assembly member and Local Government Chairman are in their 20s. Excuse yourself from their comment section on Facebook, X and Instagram; register as a member of a political party and aspire to contest and give your people the kind of leadership you think they deserve. The recent survey that suggests that Nigerian youths are more on social media than in politics is not helpful. Don’t be discouraged or scared because ‘you don’t have money’ to join politics. You need to hear the story of most of those you see in power today; it wasn’t an easy ride from the beginning. If they can be, so you can,” Sani wrote.

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2027: ‘Peter Obi Is The Only Life In ADC, Others Are Not Existing’ – Fayose

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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only living person in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

It was reports that Fayose made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday.

According to Fayose, other chieftains of the ADC and political figures in the party are old forces and no longer exist.

He said, “Obi is the only life in ADC; all other people in ADC are semi-existent. If Obi had gone to remain in Labour Party or has gone to Accord Party, he is the only life there. All the other people there, they are not existing. They are old-forces.”

Fayose also stated that he has no regret supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election but will never join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He stressed, “Openly, I supported Tinubu in 2023. I didn’t hide it. Till now I’m still there. I don’t jump. I have said it to you I’m not a member of APC and I will never be.”

Speaking further, the former Governor said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is technically no more, adding that it is dead.

The former Governor equally said that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, should not be dragged into the woes of the PDP.

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Impeachment: Wike Maintains Silence As Tinubu, APC Leaders Resolve To Save Fubara

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President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly resolved to save the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following the impeachment proceedings initiated against him and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, by the House of Assembly.

It was learnt that while Fubara, who is reportedly out of the country, has yet to be served with the impeachment notice and he has the backing of power brokers and APC leaders to retain his seat.

Multiple sources who spoke to Vanguard stated that the recent comments by the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, commending Fubara and recognising him as the leader of the party in Rivers, capture the mood of critical power brokers in the presidency.

Those said to be favourably disposed to Fubara include the Imo State Governor and chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma and Transport Minister, Senator Dave Umahi.

Also, the Pan-Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, was among the critical stakeholders who waded into the matter.

Rivers State Elder and chieftain of the PANDEF, Anabs Sara-Igbe, in an interview with Vanguard, called on President Tinubu to save the state from unnecessary tension arising from the third attempt by the legislators to remove Governor Fubara and his deputy from office.

Wike Shuns Comment On Fubara’s Impeachment

Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has maintained a loud silence as the presidency, APC leaders and stakeholders weigh in to resolve the reignited political crisis following the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Fubara.

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Prior to the latest impeachment threat by the lawmakers who are largely Wike’s loyalists, the former Governor of Rivers State was always seen dancing, singing and using every political gathering to criticise Fubara.

However, Wike, who shunned comments on the impeachment proceedings, appeared sober when his “thank you” train landed in Andoni LGA of the state on Friday.

Unlike Wike, the minister, who did not spend more than five minutes addressing the huge crowd that came out to welcome him, and did not speak publicly on the impeachment move.

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