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Osita Okechukwu claims PDP behaves like Nollywood party

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A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has declared that the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is demonstrating monumental lack of foresight even in opposition.

Okechukwu said as a major opposition party, the PDP “has continued to entertain Nigerians with tales by moonlight as if it is a Nollywood cast”, stressing that “there is nothing about the party that suggests any serious challenge to the governing party.”

He told journalists, on Thursday, that the feeble blame game which PDP hauled its governors on the APC after their meeting left a lot to be desired, lamenting that the opposition party was awaiting its final disintegration as predicted by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently.

Okechukwu, who is also the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (DG, VON) describing the PDP governors’ meeting at Aba as a jamboree, noted that their allegation that APC is unfit to participate in the 2023 general elections was wishful thinking.

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He stated: “No matter how you look at it, PDP knows they are responsible for the petrol, diesel crisis, and the collapse of the national grid. The collapse of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure is the culmination of PDP’s 16 years of monumental corruption and financial recklessness.

“Is PDP still insisting on behaving as a Nollywood cast? For God’s sake, PDP should forthwith desist from play-acting, because the party cannot like Pontus Pilate wash its hands off from the material conditions it created, which drove Nigeria into World Poverty Capital, palpable insecurity, biting petrol and diesel scarcity and collapse of national grid.

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“Yes, we made some unforced errors; however Nigerians now know better, and are wise enough to remember PDP’s motto – ‘Share the Money’. Instead of using the Oil Windfall to fix infrastructure in sixteenth years, they resorted to sharing the money. That’s the infrastructural deficit President Buhari has been borrowing to fix.”

The DG VON said the PDP “tied President Muhammadu Buhari’s hand by the hanky-panky corruption in electricity generation and distribution value chain called privatisation project. That let down rendered the Siemens overhaul exercise useless and continues to hinder the successful take-off of the Mambilla power project.”

“PDP tied President Buhari’s hand of unbundling the electricity value chain by corrupting the privatisation process. The agreements they had was akin to that of tenant writing agreement for the landlord which in this instance is the Federal Government of Nigeria then led by the PDP. The outcome today is the poor performance of Distribution Companies (DISCOs) nationwide.

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“Or do we forget how the billions voted to procure military hardware were siphoned by PDP top dogs for personal gains? It pains one when people allege that APC and PDP are the same. This is a wrong allegation for APC devoted resources to physical and social infrastructure and unprecedented agrarian revolution. Whereas PDP shared money,” Okechukwu stated.

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APC caretaker chairman defends Wike amid Rivers State crisis, criticises Governor Fubara’s actions

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Rivers State political crisis

Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in Rivers State, has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s influence over Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing Fubara as Wike’s “political investment.”

 

 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has defended Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s involvement in the Rivers State political crisis, describing Governor Siminalayi Fubara as Wike’s “political investment.”

During a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, Okocha cautioned critics against distorting the crisis narrative, affirming Wike’s role in elevating Fubara’s political career.

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Okocha, former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi, voiced frustration over media portrayals he deemed biased, stating, “The conversations going on around the state are skewed.

They need to hear our side of the story.” He dismissed accusations that Wike’s influence was hampering Fubara’s governance, contending instead that “Fubara was never a politician; he was a civil servant” before Wike’s support propelled him to the governorship.

Amid recent tensions, Okocha criticised Fubara’s handling of a directive from President Bola Tinubu and a court order to re-present the 2024 budget before the State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule.

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He alleged that instead of following the agreed resolution, Fubara’s allies attempted to “blackmail” the president.

Okocha elaborated on a meeting where President Tinubu laid out an eight-point agenda for resolving the crisis, which included a directive for Fubara to re-present the budget to the full House.

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Fubara agreed initially, with Tinubu assuring him that his allies would not face reprisals. However, Okocha claimed that after the meeting, the narrative shifted, with reports that Fubara acted under duress.

Cautioning against any attempt to govern without a budget, Okocha concluded, “It is even dangerous for us as a state because you don’t have a limit for spending.” He reiterated the need for adherence to presidential and judicial resolutions to ensure stability in Rivers State.

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Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes election, announces decision to “Step Aside”

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Botswana President Masisi steps aside after election defeat

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced his decision to step aside after a significant electoral defeat, congratulating the opposition on their victory.

 

 

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared his intention to step down after preliminary election tallies showed a decisive victory for the opposition.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Masisi congratulated the opposition and formally conceded the election.

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The loss marks a significant shift in Botswana’s political landscape, traditionally dominated by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Masisi’s gesture of concession underscores a commitment to democratic processes and a peaceful transition of power.

The defeat signals growing public demand for change, attributed by analysts to challenges in areas such as employment and governance transparency under the BDP’s long rule.

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Masisi’s decision to “step aside” sets a precedent for democratic accountability and could signal a new era of leadership in Botswana as the opposition prepares to assume governance responsibilities.

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Ex-Militant leader accuses President Tinubu of supporting instability in Rivers State

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Mujahid Asari-Dokubo Tinubu Wike Rivers State

Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has accused President Bola Tinubu of backing Minister Nyesom Wike in efforts to destabilise Rivers State and undermine Governor Sim Fubara.

 

 

Former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has publicly accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, in his alleged attempts to destabilise Rivers State.

During an appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Asari-Dokubo expressed his disappointment with the President, claiming that Wike has been allowed to “run amok” and even procure court judgments aimed at removing the state governor, Sim Fubara.

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Asari-Dokubo, who is also a former president of the Ijaw Youth Council, stated, “For the President to allow his minister to run amok, procure judgment and all sorts, threatening the people of Rivers State… if you remove Fubara, something will happen. And that is it.”

He emphasized his position as a stakeholder in Rivers State, asserting that he felt let down by Tinubu’s actions, which he believes are contributing to unrest in the region.

Asari-Dokubo’s remarks reflect ongoing tensions in Nigerian politics, particularly regarding the dynamics between state and federal authorities.

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