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LG Election: APC Members Decry Imposition of Candidates
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin city
As the race for the local government election hits in Edo state, a social political group, Egor Voice for Credible Election, on has described as unacceptable party leaders decision in Eor Local Government and at the state level of the All Progressives Congress, APC to impose an unpopular candidate for the chairmanship position in the forthcoming local government election scheduled to hold on the 3rd of March, 2018.
Leader of the group, Nosa Osagiede said the resolution of leaders of local government executive and ward chairmen of APC in Egor chapter condemned the alleged imposition of a female chairmanship aspirant by leaders of the party in Egor against the people’s wish and consensus candidacy of Dr. Osaretin George Izevbuwa as the sole party candidate.
Nosa Osagiede who frowned at the imposition of candidate in the forthcoming local government election across the 18 local government particularly in Egor said the choice of Dr. Osaretin George Izevbuwa is in line with the zoning structure of the local government which has now zoned the chairmanship position toward one to five Egor axis and the vice chairmanship to ward 6 and 10 Uselu axis.
He said the party has resolved to balance the political power equation in the interest of fair play and justice for all by adopting Dr. Osaretin George Izevbuwa as the sole party candidate for the chairmanship in Egor local government council.
Osagiede who said the choice of Dr. Osaretin has the backing and support of all the 10 wards leaders in Egor as well as massive support of youth in the council area called on the state governor to ensure fair play during party primaries for peace and a transparent local government election in the local government.
Osagiede said all chairmanship aspirants in Egor local government area in the forthcoming local government election has unanimously decided to step down and endorse Dr. Osaretin George as the sole candidate of APC in March 3 local government election and wondered why some selfish political leaders are bent on imposing the unpopular female aspirant against the wish of the people of Egor.
“Our decision to step down and endorse Dr. Osaretin is predicated on our believe that Dr. Osaretin George Izevbuwa, having considered his educational background and administrative experience, he is the right candidate to take Egor local government council out of its present financial difficulties and reposition it as a leading local government in the state and also, for the interest of peace, progress and unity of APC members in the local government”, Osagiede said.
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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