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Tinubu’s Tenure As Lagos Governor Would’ve Been Rough Without My Support — Atiku To Shettima

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Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, says that without his backing, President Bola Tinubu’s time as Lagos’ governor would have been difficult.

Recall that President Tinubu was Lagos governor between 1999 and 2007.

Atiku made this known when reacting to a statement made by Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday.

Speaking in Ado Ekiti, the state capital of Ekiti, Shettima said that Tinubu had supported three northern candidates for the same seat prior to his presidential run, including Atiku, who ran in 2007 under the banner of the Action Congress (AC).

At the time, Tinubu was a party chieftain.

Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, responded to Shettima’s remarks by saying Tinubu was unable to provide Atiku the party’s platform in 2007.

He continued by saying that all of the party’s delegates from across the nation had nominated Atiku for president.

“But for Atiku’s support, hinged on his pro-democracy instincts and rule of law, Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos would have been rough with a wide possibility of termination of his political career,” he said.

“For some time, and especially leading up to the 2023 election, there has been a deliberate attempt to distort the history of the politics of the early 4th Republic by ascribing the AC, the political platform that Atiku ran in 2007, as Tinubu’s party. Nothing can be further from the truth. Vice President Shettima, obviously carried away with the euphoria of the unveiling of his official residence as Vice President, repeated the same lie.

“Moreover, Tinubu was not in a position to lend the platform to Atiku as erroneously being suggested, as he (Atiku) was nominated by all the delegates from all the states.

“It will be appropriate for Vice President Shettima to refrain from making statements on subject matters on which he knows little or nothing about.”

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BREAKING: Edo Labour Party Governorship Candidate Akpata Loses Polling Unit To PDP’s Asue Ighodalo

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September 21, 2024

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The Edo State Governorship candidate of the Labour party, Olumide Akpata, has lost his polling unit to PDP’s Asue Ighodalo in the ongoing governorship election in Edo

Location: PU11, Ward 06, Oredo LGA

Results:

PDP: 41

APC: 19

LP: 32

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#EdoDecides: EFCC Operatives Arrest Vote-Buyers At Governorship Election

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September 21, 2024

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) have arrested some suspected vote-buyers in the ongoing Edo governorship election.

They were arrested in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am, reports Channels TV.

EFCC officials left the location with three suspects – two males and a female.

But some residents kicked against the arrest, insisting they were being victimised.

The EFCC had yesterday said it was deploying operatives to monitor the election, vowing to maintain the integrity of the exercise.

“Our operatives have been deployed to monitor the conduct of the elections. We are committed to the attainment of electoral integrity by ensuring that voters cast their votes democratically without any form of financial inducement,” the agency’s spokesman Dele Oyewale said.

Vote buying is a financial crime and the EFCC won’t allow It anywhere.”

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Tinubu Gushes About Wife On Her 64th Birthday, Says “Your Love Sustains Me”

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Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has paid a glowing tribute to Oluremi, his wife, on her 64th birthday.

In a heartfelt message via Instagram on Saturday, the president described Oluremi as his “rock, confidant, and greatest support” and the “heart” of their home.

Tinubu expressed gratitude for his wife’s “unwavering strength, grace, and love” to him, their family, and the entire nation.

The president also prayed for “boundless joy, peace and happiness” in Oluremi’s life.

“My Dearest Oluremi, on this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are.

Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life,” he wrote.

“Every step of the way, you have shown unwavering strength, grace, and love to me, our family, and our beloved nation, Nigeria.

You are the heart of our home, the light guiding me through the most challenging days, and the embodiment of kindness and wisdom.

Your compassion, generosity, and dedication inspire millions of Nigerians and me, especially our young women, who look up to you as their First Lady.

On your special day, I want to take a moment to tell you how truly blessed I feel to walk this path beside you.

Your love sustains me, wisdom guides me, and strength lifts me.

“I could not ask for a better partner to share the triumphs and trials of life.

As you turn 64, I wish you nothing but boundless joy, peace, and happiness.

May this year unfold with blessings, laughter, and cherished moments you so richly deserve.

I look forward to all the moments we will create together in the years to come.

With all my love and appreciation, now and always.

Your Bola.”

“Bola and Remi tied the knot in 1987. Their union is blessed with three children.”

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