Today’s Headlines: I Would’ve Been Ashamed If I Lost Sen Elect-Oshiomhole, Tinubu Faster As Expected

Oshiomhole: I would’ve been ashamed if I lost senatorial election

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FORMER governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that it would have been a shame if he lost his senatorial ambition. Oshiomhole currently represents Edo North Senatorial district in the National Assembly. Speaking about his election to the senate, the former governor said that many governors lost in their bids to become senators, adding that it would have been a shame to him if he also lost.

Oshiomhole spoke during the post-inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honour by friends and well-wishers at his country home, Iyamho, Etsako, Edo, on Saturday. “If you have voted against me, I don’t know my blood pressure will now be 240/0360. That is if I’m still alive. Because the jubilations by the opponent would have been such that they will come and lock my small door and break my small bones, but you said no,” he told his audience.

He thanked the people of Edo North for voting for him as a senator after leaving office as governor. He also thanked the people for voting for President Bola Tinubu at the presidential election, adding that Edo-North district was the only district where President Bola Tinubu won in Edo. He pledged his commitment to represent Edo North very well, adding that he has an obligation to ensure that the state benefited more from Tinubu’s administration.

Tinubu, Faster As Expected

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Many of my readers across political and socio- cultural divides, have asked that I repeat this column again this week. And because of that, I humbly seek to postpone what was prepares for this week to next Sunday. I appreciate the appreciation. The new federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has truly hit the ground running ,hitting everywhere that needed to be hit and overhauling areas that need overhauling. Unlike the immediate past snail- speed government of former President Muhamadu Buhari that took almost a year before identifying areas that needed to be hit or overhauled,the Tinubu train has started moving. The speed with which he kicstarted his government has raised hope that at least, even if you are in court with him regarding the fairness and cleanliness of the Presidential polls, you will not be against the fact that he is one candidate that has something to offer. A common proverb has it that one cannot give a dog a bad nam

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A common proverb has it that one cannot give a dog a bad name to hang it. Tinubu has started well by taking some actions, rightly or wrongly, but at least in his eyes as leader, can add value to governance. The removal of the fuel subsidy and that of electricity in the pipeline ,are policies that have been taken and biting hard on the people with severe consequences. The President promised to to do so during campaigns and he fulfilled his promised. What is left is his ability to make it work well for the comfort and convenience of Nigerians. Because of the bad economic situation on ground, Nigerians are giving time patiently to see how the harsh decision will translate into something better and prosperous, hence the present level of tolerance.

Secondly, the president has demonstrated sensitivity and commitment by sacking the security chiefs creating a good impression that a new and more vibrant structure will be put in place. His appointments are so far seen as more balanced that Buhari’s who picked all security chiefs from the north.

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His dissolution of the rds and governing councils of all agencies and parastatals is another action being celebrated by Nigerians. This is because of the endemic politicisation that characterised the Buhari era.

Daura Could Be Yamoussoukro Or Gbadolite

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While in power, the former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR sited the following projects in Daura, his hometown in Katsina state.

The Federal Polytechnic Daura, Airforce Reference Hospital, Daura, Women and Children Hospital, Daura, University of Transportation, Daura, Kano-Maradi rail line will pass through Daura, School for People with Special Needs, Daura, Nigeria Airforce Response Air Wing, Daura, Nigeria Army 171 Battalion Base, Daura and the Forwarding ting Base, Daura, National Directorate of Employment Centre, Ganga, Daura, Upgrade and Expansion of Daura Mini-Stadium, Sustainable Development Goals Skills Acquisition Centre, Zango Road, Daura, Completion of the Sabke Dam, Daura supplies 1m litres od water to Daura and neighbouring communities, Several SDG School Projects in Daura, 73km 132KVA line from Katsina to Daura and two 30 and 40 MVA transformers to boost power supply, Dualization of the 72km Katsina-Daura road, 50 bed maternity Centre at the Daura General Hospital built under the name of the First Lady, Sir Emeka Offor E-Library, Daura, 400,000 litres capacity solar powered water system by NNPC and Belema oil in a joint venture with Jack-Rich Tein Foundation, NDE Cosmetology training and distribution of Cosmetology packs to 1000 women in Daura, 330KV /132KV power substation, Daura, among others.

He sited these projects in the spirit of nepotism. Since 1999, many of our governors have done the same. Former President Buhari GCFR did not take this action because he is a Fulani man. I know of many Fulanis both powerful and ordinary who do not practice the act of nepotism but who are fair, generous, considerate and objective. Former President Buhari did it because he is Muhammadu Buhari. He was not acting the script of any religion or tribe. No Nigerian leader has been worse in terms of nepotism than President Buhari. It is my hope that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR or any future Nigerian leader will not follow the path of General Buhari.

Ex-Zamfara governor wants govt to dialogue with bandits

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FORMER governor of Zamfara State, Senator Sani Yerima has called on the governors in the northwest region to dialogue with bandits terrorising area.

The former governor made the call following failed attempts by previous administrations in Zamfara and Katsina to end bloodshed in their states.

In an interview with BBC Hausa service monitored on Saturday, Senator Yerima argued that if the bandits were treated similarly to how former militants in the Niger Delta were handled, the banditry issue could be overcome.

He emphasised that engaging in dialogue with bandits was the solution to the prevailing insecurity in North Western part of Nigeria.

According to Senator Yarima, the previous dialogues entered into with the bandits by other state governors were not conducted in good faith.

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