Today's Headlines: Wike Has Not Spoken On Quitting PDP – Nwuke Declares; Tinubu, Gowon, Danjuma, Obi, Others Storm Clark’s Book Launch
Wike Has Not Spoken On Quitting PDP, Nwuke Declares
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Against the backdrop of recent visit of minister-designate and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdulahi Umar Ganduje, a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ogbonna Nwuke, has said the former governor has not informed stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of his plan to dump the party.
Nwuke, who disclosed this in a chat with LEADERSHIP in Port Harcourt yesterday, said while Wike has not made any move to resign from the PDP, the leading opposition political party has also not taken any action towards suspending the minister-designate from its fold.
He said both Wike and Ganduje had shared relationship while they were serving as governors of their respective states, pointing out that the insinuations that the former Rivers State governor wants to join the APC does not hold water.
The former federal lawmaker said, “I believe the people strike friendship regardless of their diverse political backgrounds. You will recall that when Wike was running for president as PDP aspirant, he visited Ganduje in Kano. Ganduje is APC and Wike is PDP.
Tinubu, Gowon, Danjuma, Obi and others storm Clark’s book launch.
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President Bola Tinubu is leading other prominent political and traditional rulers in attending the public presentation of “Brutally Frank,” an autobiography of elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark, at the Abuja International Conference Centre.
The president, who is the special guest of honour, is being represented by the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
The occasion being chaired by former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, also attracts other personalities, including Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, who is the chief launcher; Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi; wife of the late former Head of State, Maryam Abacha; and traditional rulers including Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero; and Attah Igala, tá Matthew Opaluwa, among othersAmong the governors present at the occasion are Edo, Delta, Bauchi, and Plateau.
In his address, Gowon, under whose administration Chief Clark served as the Federal Commissioner for Information and Foreign Affairs, said even though the foremost South Korean leader was a person of strong character, he put forward his views respectfully.
He said Clark, who is the only surviving member of his government, was helpful in explaining the government and enhancing national unity.
Gowon said, “I can assure you, I’ve never had any difficulty or argument with him. It was most amicable and respectfully given.
Nigeria’s Envoy To UK Hosts Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leaders, Seeks Continued Peace, Unity
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The Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has hosted a delegation of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a dinner to dialogue on the promotion of peace and unity in Nigeria.
The delegation included other eminent leaders of the Igbo race.
According to a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, the meeting held at the residence of the High Commissioner on Tuesday in London.
The statement stated that another purpose of the event was to foster familiarity between the Mission’s staff and the members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
According to the statement, Chief Iwuanyanwu, accompanied by his spouse and other members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, was the guest of honour at the dinner event.
During the dinner, the President-General, on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, expressed deep appreciation to the High Commissioner for granting the organisation an audience, noting that he was the first High Commissioner of Nigeria in the United Kingdom to grant audience to Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Jonathan Celebrates Babangida On His 82nd Birthday
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Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated ex-Military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 82nd birthday.
Dr. Jonathan in a statement issued on Wednesday by his special adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, described Babangida as a distinguished statesman and leader who has made significant contributions towards the development of Nigeria.
In the goodwill message, the former President joined the family, friends and well-wishers of the ex-military leader to pray for his long life in good health.He stated: “I am delighted to join your family and friends across Nigeria to celebrate you on the occasion of your 82nd birthday.
“You are a distinguished statesman and patriot who has served our nation Nigeria faithfully and has contributed so much to the development and economic advancement of the country. Years after leaving office, you have remained an inspiration and a role model to many people and have continued to diligently promote peaceful co-existence and national unity.
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