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Tension Rises As Abdullahi Says Obi, Kwankwaso Must Face Outcome Of Their Choice.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the reported defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is a major setback for the opposition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abdullahi made the statement during an appearance on AIT, where he expressed concern that the opposition’s chances of successfully challenging the ruling party are weakened when key political figures fail to remain united.
According to him, a strong and united opposition coalition offers a better opportunity to confront the incumbent government, while division only strengthens those currently in power.
“If you have a united opposition working to challenge the incumbent, then you stand a better chance.
“But the moment you have the opposition divided, then you have a three-horse or four-horse race, it gives advantage to the incumbent,” he said.
Abdullahi added that Obi and Kwankwaso’s decision to leave the ADC would not only hurt the party but would also negatively impact their own political fortunes.
“What happened to Peter Obi and Kwankwaso leaving the ADC does not hurt only the ADC, it hurts the generality. It’s going to affect them the way it’s going to affect us.
“If we were able to hold together, then we would have stood a better chance. I’m not saying that it’s not possible,” he stated.
He also clarified that any discussions involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other aspirants should not be interpreted as official ADC negotiations.
“If Atiku Abubakar is talking to any other aspirant, it is not ADC speaking, it is one aspirant negotiating with another,” he said.
Meanwhile, Abdullahi also reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
President Tinubu said the appointment was in recognition of Fadewa’s outstanding military service, strategic expertise, and contributions to Nigeria’s national security framework.
However, in a statement shared on , Abdullahi questioned the necessity of the new role, especially with an existing National Security Adviser already in office.
He argued that if President Tinubu no longer has confidence in National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, he should simply replace him instead of creating what he described as an unnecessary position.
Abdullahi also criticized the use of the term “Homeland Security,” arguing that it is more relevant in countries such as the United States, Germany, Israel, or Palestine, and lacks meaningful context in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu has just appointed a Major General as ‘Special Adviser on Homeland Security.’
“The term ‘homeland’ is ideological and historically rooted. It makes sense in contexts like the United States, Germany, Israel or Palestine. In Nigeria, it is largely meaningless.
“If the President no longer has confidence in his National Security Adviser, he should simply replace him, not create a new office with a copycat title,” Abdullahi said.
Sandra Onyenucheya, the estranged wife of media personality Frank Edoho, has spoken out about the breakdown of their marriage, making a series of serious allegations in posts shared on her Instagram page.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Sandra accused Frank of repeated infidelity throughout their marriage, claiming she endured years of emotional pain while remaining silent.
She said she stayed committed to the marriage, focused on raising their children, and also built her own design business during the period.
According to her, the crisis in the marriage began while she was pregnant with their first child.
Sandra alleged that Frank had affairs with several women, including actress Mbong Amata, and claimed she often confronted him over frequent long phone conversations with other women.
She stated that she eventually reached her breaking point and filed for divorce, saying she chose peace and personal happiness after years of emotional distress.
Sandra further accused Frank of neglecting family responsibilities and alleged financial mismanagement, claiming that money was spent on hotels, lounges, and other women during the marriage.
She also mentioned other individuals she linked to Frank, including former BBNaija housemate Tega Dominic, alleging that some incidents occurred within their matrimonial home and that she kept video and other forms of evidence.
Sandra added that she is now free to move on with her life and make her own choices, while also thanking family and friends who supported her through the period.
She also shared posts detailing her experience on her social media page.
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has approved a heavyweight title defence for Oleksandr Usyk against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, with the fight scheduled for May 23 in Egypt.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The bout is set to take place at the Pyramids of Giza, marking a rare crossover event between elite boxing and kickboxing heavyweights.
According to the WBA, the contest will serve as a defence of Usyk’s “Super” heavyweight title. However, Verhoeven will not be eligible to win the belt as he is currently unranked by the organisation.
“Should Usyk emerge victorious, the bout will officially count as a successful title defence,” the WBA stated.
“However, the title itself will not be at stake for Verhoeven, as he is currently not ranked by the sanctioning body.”
The governing body also noted that if Usyk loses, the championship committee will reassess the status of the heavyweight title and determine the next steps.
“If the champion were to lose, the WBA championship committee would then review his status and determine the next course of action regarding the heavyweight championship,” it added.
Usyk remains unbeaten in 24 professional fights and has unified both the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, recording wins over major names including Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois.
The Ukrainian champion has defended his decision to take on Verhoeven, insisting he has the right to choose his opponents. Verhoeven, a former Glory heavyweight champion, has only one professional boxing fight, which took place in 2014.
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital during an attempted arrest of a surgeon, Professor Eyo Ekpe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Obi, in a statement titled “Teargas in a Hospital, a Thoughtless Act” posted on his handle on Thursday, expressed concern over the incident, describing the EFCC’s conduct as troubling.
He stressed that the actions of the operatives were unacceptable, adding that no situation justifies the use of teargas in a sensitive hospital environment.
According to him, the lives and dignity of citizens must always be protected, while calling for an end to what he described as disorderly conduct by some public officials.
The statement read in part: “I have just read the recent troubling reports of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly stormed the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in a bid to arrest Professor Eyo Ekpe, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and deputy chairman of the hospital’s medical advisory committee.
“While I understand and respect the fact that the EFCC, and indeed, all other government agencies have their constitutional rights to do their jobs without interference, the manner in which some of these jobs are carried out is often deeply troubling.
“Reportedly, the EFCC operatives who stormed the hospital shot some teargas canisters within the hospital premises which sent medical staff and patients running for safety. This thoughtless act greatly compromised the general safety in the hospital environment and further jeopardised the health of the medical personnel and the sick people in the hospital.
“I have always said that the most fundamental intangible asset upon which any nation functions effectively is the rule of law and order. The disorderliness allegedly demonstrated by the EFCC operatives at the hospital must not be encouraged. Nothing justifies the use of teargas canisters in a fragile hospital environment. Do we not realise that our hospitals are part of our most critical contributors to development?
“We must also learn to respect the lives and dignity of our citizens. If a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery is arrested in such a demeaning manner in a hospital environment, what signals are we sending to other medical professionals working hard to keep our health sector afloat? It is reported that Nigeria has only 80 cardiothoracic surgeons serving its 230 million people, and the Prof Eyo Ekpe is the only one in Akwa Ibom State.
“Let us learn to do better. Let us condemn and eschew the rascality and disorderliness that have continued to characterise some of our public offices and bring in civility in the discharge of our duties.”
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