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Sanwo-Olu Reveals: “There Is A Plan” For Upcoming Independence Day Celebrations
Sanwo-Olu Reveals: “There Is A Plan” For Upcoming Independence Day Celebrations....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that though things might not be as expected currently in the country, there is a promising plan to maintain economic health and improve the quality of life for its residents.
Nevo News reports that Sanwo-Olu made this declaration during a special gathering for the 64th National Independence Day, which took place on Friday at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque in Alausa, Ikeja.
Nigeria is set to mark its 64th Independence Day on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This celebration is occurring against the backdrop of severe economic difficulties and the emergence of protests by some groups expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
However, Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, encouraged the Nigerian people to remain optimistic about the nation’s future.
The Governor of Lagos State, who was accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat during the Jumaat prayer, emphasized that the Nigerian people must not succumb to despair.
He assured that the government is implementing plans and taking actions to help the country navigate through its current challenges.
“As a people, we cannot be hopeless. We must be hopeful because at least there is a plan. We can all argue about the plan, but there is a plan and the plan is to sustain the economic stability of the country.
“As a matter of fact, we must sustain our reserves because we are a nation that imports a lot. We are a nation that is building. We are building infrastructure, building schools, building hospitals, and so on. So, we must sustain our economic stability. There is a plan. If we don’t have a plan, then there is a problem,” a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media), Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Tunde Alao quoted Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos State governor maintained that he is optimistic about a better Nigeria because there is an ongoing workable plan, stressing that as long as there are plans and visions, everything will be fine for the country and its citizens.
In addition, Sanwo-Olu charged Nigerians to always look at facts in their public discourse and commentaries stating that “these have adverse effects on our nation-building and development.”
“As such, public commentary should emphasise the reason why the country keeps moving in circles despite the quality of intelligent people in the country, noting that Nigerians succeed all over the world,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu expressed his concern that a significant number of Nigerians have abandoned the important principle of living together as a community, pointing out that the adoption of Western lifestyles has resulted in the erosion of traditional family values.
He urged parents to prioritize their role in raising children, highlighting that this neglect has contributed to the decline of moral values in the community.
He also called upon religious leaders to play a role in repairing the fractured family structures within the nation, by delivering frequent sermons that focus on repairing family bonds.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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