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Apology and Retraction Demanded from Orlando by Bauchi APC for Allegations Against Party Leadership
By Milcah Tanimu
The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has issued a stern call for Abdullahi Tanko Orlando, the spokesman of the Bauchi-based APC group, the New Dawn Organization, to apologize and retract allegations made against the APC leadership and the federal government. Orlando had accused the party leadership and the government of political blunders and neglect toward the Bauchi State APC and its members.
In a press conference held at the APC secretariat in Bauchi on Monday, Saadu Umar, the State APC Chairman of the Publicity Committee, emphasized the need to set the record straight and correct misinformation spread by the Bauchi State New Dawn Organization. Umar clarified that Orlando, the presenter of the press release, had a history with the APC, having been a gubernatorial aspirant in 2015. Following his unsuccessful bid, Orlando had taken legal action against the APC and gubernatorial candidate M.A Abubakar before defecting to the opposition party. He later returned to the APC after a falling out with the governor.
Umar strongly refuted the baseless accusations leveled against President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, Vice-president Kashimn Shattima, and the APC leadership, asserting that they have consistently supported the Bauchi APC. He highlighted the significant appointments of APC members to key positions by President Tinubu, including Mallam Ya’u Darazo as Special Adviser on Political Matters and Intergovernmental Relations, Professor Ali Pate as Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Bauchi APC expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for recognizing their contributions and rewarding the state with these appointments. Umar concluded by reaffirming the party’s unwavering support for the APC leadership and dismissing the unfounded allegations as baseless and misguided.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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