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What Motivates Obaseki, Akeredolu, And Others To Pursue Their Deputies
What Motivates Obaseki, Akeredolu, And Others To Pursue Their Deputies....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, has provided insight into the ongoing conflicts between some state Governors and their deputies.
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his counterpart in Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, have found themselves embroiled in intense political disputes with their deputy governors.
In an interview with Vanguard, Senator Ekpenyong, who formerly represented Akwa Ibom North West in the Senate, suggested that the root cause of these conflicts lies in political interests. He explained that it is typically the deputy governors who face threats of impeachment or actual impeachment, as their perspectives often differ from those of the governors.
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Senator Ekpenyong revealed his personal experience as a deputy governor, recalling that he endured such conflicts until he could no longer bear them and completed his term.
He remarked, “When I observe the situations involving certain deputy governors and their governors, it is consistently the deputy governor who faces the specter of impeachment or is actually impeached. This occurs because their viewpoints clash with those of their governors. During my tenure, I persevered until it became unbearable. As deputy governor, I consistently represented Attah at the Council of State meetings and other gatherings at the Villa.”
He further explained that his close association with former President Obasanjo during this period led to a proposition for him to run for the governorship of Akwa Ibom in 2003. However, he declined the offer, opting to support Attah’s bid for a second term.
Reflecting on the political intricacies at play, Senator Ekpenyong recounted an episode in 2005 when Attah and some associates plotted against him. Fortunately, the House of Assembly ultimately abandoned discussions of his impeachment. He emphasized the significant stress he endured as a deputy governor and expressed his belief that such conflicts were unnecessary.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), labeling him a non-charismatic and classless politician lacking legal depth and knowledge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo addressed Obi’s ongoing defamation suit against him, arguing that the former Anambra State Governor’s legal team needs to better educate him on defamation laws. Okonkwo maintained that his comments remain fully verifiable on public platforms and insisted he never defamed Obi. Furthermore, he endorsed assertions made by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo—who claimed Obi lies habitually—and accused the politician of being a compulsive liar bent on crushing any emerging political talent from the South-East.
Okonkwo pointed out factual and legal flaws in Obi’s approach, noting that a defamation lawsuit addresses statements already made rather than anticipated remarks, and claimed that legal actions actually began prior to his recent statements. Referencing his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Okonkwo explained that he had merely cautioned against suing a former spokesperson to prevent the potential leakage of confidential information. He also questioned why Obi has failed to sue other critics, such as Omoyele Sowore—who labeled him a packaged fraud—or Festus Keyamo, concluding that Obi’s public statements display a clear lack of legal understanding.
In preparation for the upcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reorganized security in Osun State by deploying CP Samuel Erale to oversee election operations. Recently promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police on July 21, Erale steps in to replace CP Ibrahim Gotan.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gotan’s transfer was authorized by Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu via an urgent wireless message sent from the Force Secretariat in Abuja to commands and formations nationwide. Under the new directive, Gotan has been reassigned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for special duty as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Communications Operations.
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has revealed plans to phase out electricity sector subsidies starting in 2027. According to Naija News, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe shared this update during a Friday media interactive session, emphasizing that while subsidies will end, citizens will not be stripped of benefits and tariffs will not be raised immediately.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tegbe also promised that nationwide power supply will soon see noticeable enhancements as authorities work tirelessly to resolve ongoing issues. While acknowledging that there is no instant fix for the sector’s deep-rooted problems, he expressed confidence that the public will soon recognize the value of the current administration’s heavy investments and continuous interventions.
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