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Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Deny Relationship With APC Gubernatorial Candidate
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Deny Relationship With APC Gubernatorial Candidate....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, during the third Annual GYB Seminar for Nigeria’s Political and Crime Correspondents/Editors in Abuja, addressed the misconception that the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Ahmed Ododo, is his blood relative. The governor emphasized that while they may share a common place of origin, they are not blood relatives.
Governor Bello explained that Ododo had resigned from his position in the Kogi State civil service before participating in the April 14 primary election of the APC, in which he emerged as the winner. He expressed confidence that Ododo would succeed in the November 11 election, assuring that the electoral process would be transparent and credible.
The governor highlighted his administration’s commitment to merit-based appointments, irrespective of factors such as senatorial zones, ethnicity, or religious affiliations. He asserted that ethnic sentiments had diminished since he assumed office.
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Governor Bello stressed Ododo’s popularity and compassionate nature, dismissing the notion that he would instigate insecurity in an election where he stands as the favored candidate.
Furthermore, the governor pledged that the November 11 election would be peaceful and devoid of violence, drawing from his experience supervising previous elections and expressing the belief that it would be the most peaceful one yet.
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, echoed the commitment to a violence-free election and emphasized the government’s focus on security to maintain the state’s path to greatness. He assured that Kogi would continue to play a significant role on the national stage.
Fanwo also highlighted the GYB seminar’s goal of building the capacity of Nigerian journalists to enhance their reporting skills and communicate effectively, noting that Governor Bello would hand over to a successor in January 2024, who would continue organizing the seminar.
During a press conference in Lagos, Christopher Imumolen, the National Chairman and factional presidential candidate of the Accord Party, announced his withdrawal from the 2027 presidential race to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press conference in Lagos on Friday, Imumolen explained that the choice followed thorough consultations within the party, emphasizing that national interest must outweigh personal political ambitions. He noted that despite ongoing economic challenges like inflation and security, the administration’s long-term reforms and people-oriented programs make a Tinubu victory inevitable in 2027, warning that a change in leadership would reset developmental progress.
Outlining a 10-point rationale for the endorsement, Imumolen pointed to Tinubu’s courage in driving tough economic reforms, commitment to youth empowerment by appointing young Nigerians to strategic positions, and alignment with the Accord Party’s manifesto. He further asserted that no current opposition candidate holds a stronger prospect of victory and dismissed claims that the endorsement stems from weak party structures, maintaining that the decision is entirely focused on ensuring political stability and national development.
The Presidency has rejected calls for the sacking of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede following the anti-graft agency’s decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s accounts days before the August 15 gubernatorial election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The EFCC had placed a “Post No Bill” order on the accounts on Wednesday, citing suspicious transactions and an ongoing investigation since March 2026, asserting its legal right to freeze accounts for 72 hours based on reasonable suspicion. However, President Bola Tinubu intervened on Thursday, directing the commission to unfreeze the accounts and labeling their action embarrassing due to its timing and political optics.
Following this intervention, opposition figures intensified pressure on Olukoyede to resign. Major Agbo, National Chairman of the NNPP, criticized Tinubu’s directive as undermining the EFCC’s independence by creating the appearance that the commission takes orders from the President, while Yunusa Tanko of the Obidient Movement suggested Olukoyede should step down to protect his personal integrity.
Conversely, sources within the Presidency indicated that while President Tinubu was frustrated with the timing of the move, it does not signal the end of Olukoyede’s tenure, with one official noting that a disagreement with the President is not grounds for dismissal.
In a related development, court documents obtained by SaharaReporters revealed that the EFCC had secured a formal order from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2026, to freeze three Osun State Government accounts over allegations of public fund diversion and money laundering. This order authorizes the agency to restrict transactions pending the conclusion of its investigation and potential prosecution.
Market sources indicate that parallel market (black market) operators in Lagos traded the dollar at a selling rate of ₦1430 and a buying rate of ₦1415 on Friday, August 7, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Meanwhile, official rates via the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a high of ₦1367 and a low of ₦1363. Please note that the CBN does not officially recognize parallel market transactions and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange dealings through authorized banking channels. Actual transaction rates may also vary depending on specific market conditions and locations.
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