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OPCI National President to Tinubu: Nigerians are groaning
* Seeks establishment of price control board/committee
* Condemns Plateau massacre
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The National President of Oodua Progressive Care Initiative (OPCI), Chief (Dr.) Maruff Olarewaju, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assiduously work towards putting an end to the untold hardship, pain and suffering Nigerians are currently passing through due to the unprecedented high inflation ravaging the country by putting in place proactive measures to arrest the ugly situation.
OPCI National President made the call in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, at the end of the year programme of the organisation organised by its Kwara State Chapter.
He said: “The truth must be told, Mr President sir, Nigerians are seriously complaining, we are facing immeasurable hardship. JAPA is now the vogue and order of the day, people are running out of their father’s land and turning themselves into slavery in countries like Canada, UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate, South Africa, Italy, France etc. Your Excellency, something meaningful must be put in motion to arrest this ugly and unsavoury situation.
“As a leader of an Organisation, spread across Nigeria, I can not turn a deaf ear to the noise of our people on the unprecedented high costs of daily needs. I hereby suggest to you Mr President to introduce price control board or committee to regulate prices of goods. I can remember vividly that during Buhari and Idiagbon regime between 1983-1985, price control was introduced which gave us meaningful results.”
Dr. Olarewaju described as callous, outrageous, reprehensible and condemnable the unwarranted massacre of hundreds of innocent civilians by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Plateau state, saying it is one attack too many.
“The issue of insecurity is another horrible thing. In any developed, developing or underdeveloped country, the security of lives and property must be a priority for the government for meaningful progress and development to take place. In Nigeria, prided as the giant of Africa and the most populous black-race-country in the whole world, issues of security should not and can not be taken with levity.
“What we are witnessing today, especially what happened in Plateau state recently where hundreds of people lost their lives to unknown blood-thirsty gunmen is highly condemnable when we are not at war. Even in the current Israel/Gaza war, such high death tolls were not recorded on daily basis.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should as a matter of urgency find a permanent solution to the killings and shedding of the blood of innocent of Nigerians. President should note that development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of anarchy, violence, killings and disturbances. Nigeria also needs peace and tranquility for the economy to thrive and so everything should be done to restore peace permanently in the country.
“I also call on the federal government and all the law enforcement agencies to beam their search lights on some outlawed and illegal organisations parading themselves as Messiahs under the guise of the promotion of culture and seeing themselves as above the law. We all know that Nigerians are very good at copycats, that’s the more reason we are calling on the federal government to stop all these epileptic organisations from their barbaric killings of innocents people before others emulate them.”
The OPCI boss reiterated that his organisation, OPCI, is one that believes in the rules of law, and operates under it, as demonstrated during the last general elections in the country “when some intruders and enemies of Nigeria’s unity planned to truncate our democracy and turn Nigeria into a state of anarchy by calling for an interim government”, adding that his
organisation led the voices of other groups to condemn in strong terms the obnoxious plan and stood up firmly to fight for the democracy and unity of Nigeria.
Notwithstanding the upheavals, Dr. Olarewaju reiterated his organisation’s belief in the capacity and ability of President Tinubu to lead the country out of its socio-economic, political and security quagmires, urging Nigerians to continue to support the administration as it tries to fix things.
He said: “Tinubu as the Nigerian President, we have the confidence in him that he is able to turn things around, he has started the good work since his assumption of office on May 29, 2023, he has put sound and courageous people in strategic positions in order to drive the Nigerian vehicle to the glorious land.”
The highlight of the occasion was the uplifting and ranking of 12 members of the OPCI for being
“loyal, trustworthy, reliable, competent and dedicated members of our organisation.
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2027 BENUE GUBER: MORE TROUBLE FOR GOV ALIA
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
Among together,
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ENGR. BELLO BABAYO BELLO FELICITATES VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA ON RENOMINATION
Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, FNSE, Executive Director (Networks) of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his renomination as the Vice Presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
In his message, Engr. Bello described the renomination as a beautiful affirmation of the Vice President’s enduring commitment to Nigeria’s unity, stability, and prosperity. He noted that Senator Shettima, himself a former Senator of the Federal Republic, has consistently embodied resilience, foresight, and a deep sense of responsibility, qualities that continue to inspire confidence across the nation.
“This renomination is a shining testament to your unwavering dedication to the Nigerian people,” Engr. Bello stated. “It reflects the trust of the party and the citizens in your ability to guide our country toward greater progress, peace, and prosperity. Your leadership has been a beacon of hope, and this endorsement is richly deserved.”
Engr. Bello further emphasized that Senator Shettima’s political journey has been marked by courage and service. From his tenure as Governor of Borno State to his current role as Vice President, he has consistently championed initiatives that address national challenges, foster economic growth, and promote inclusive development.
As a leader in the power sector, Engr. Bello highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in driving infrastructure and energy reforms. He expressed confidence that Senator Shettima’s continued role in government will further strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to deliver reliable power, expand opportunities, and improve the quality of life for millions of citizens.
He prayed that Almighty Allah grants the Vice President wisdom, strength, and good health to continue serving the nation with distinction. “May Allah bless your efforts, guide your decisions, and grant you success as you carry forward the responsibility of leadership,” he added.
The message concluded with a reaffirmation of goodwill and support: “Congratulations once again, Your Excellency. We look forward to your continued contributions to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Nigeria.”
Signed:Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, FNSEExecutive Director (Networks)Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC)
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What MKA Will Do Differently
- Open rural roads to allow faster and deeper security response, while also improving the movement of agricultural products. The current government has focused on cosmetic projects that do not reflect the current challenges and realities of the state. The rural areas are the most hard hit by this terror and my government will focus on providing a targeted and holistic responses .
- To ensure deterrence, I will set up a committee of experienced legal minds to monitor and follow up the prosecution of criminals arrested by the police. I will also work with the State Assembly to further strengthen our anti-crime laws.
- Improve security intelligence by deepening collaboration with the clergy, traditional rulers, neighbouring states, and security agencies. I will also improve surveillance by building a command centre capable of 24-hour remote monitoring of critical and volatile areas of the state. The current government of Abia State under Alex Otti has delivered one such project with great results.
- Payment of salaries should not be a yardstick for measuring good governance. Salaries are simply workers’ entitlements for services rendered. To promote transparency, I will publish a public salary website showing the monthly status of salary payments.
- I will set up a committee tasked with ensuring Benue youths are fairly represented in federal government job recruitment exercises.
- In the area of sports, I will build astroturf football pitches across the state to encourage youth participation in sports. Additionally entrepreneurs will receive grants and low interest loans to grow.
- Agriculture is a business, and our farmers will be equipped with the training and infrastructure needed to carry out commercial farming. I will deploy my experience of running a rice factory over the last 10 years to transform agriculture into a profitable enterprise.
- Global cities are also entertaining cities. Benue has a large pool of talented entertainers, and I will set up an Entertainment Advisory Board to promote talent and grow the entertainment industry in the state.
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