Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has unveiled major appointments just hours after his swearing-in, including the nomination of Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, son of former Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner for Health. Among other notable appointees, Musa Ikhilor, a seasoned lawyer with over 11 years of legislative governance experience, has been named the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Additionally, Dr. Samson Osagie has been appointed as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Dr. Osagie is currently the Vice President of the African Bar Association for the West African Region and previously served as a two-term member of the Edo State House of Assembly. He also represented the state in the House of Representatives, where he held the role of Minority Whip. READ ALSO: President Tinubu Vows to Eliminate ‘Lukarawas’ Terrorist Group and Highlights Economic Progress Cyril Oshiomhole, the Senator’s son, began his academic journey at St. Anne’s Primary School and later attended Command Secondary School.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed that he harbors no envy toward President Bola Tinubu, whom he accuses of causing suffering for Nigerians. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, was responding to recent statements from the presidency, which alleged that he was envious of Tinubu. On Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, criticized Abubakar for his consistent disapproval of Tinubu’s economic strategies. Abubakar has frequently condemned Tinubu’s economic measures, describing them as a “collection of policies” lacking clear plans for effective implementation. In a statement released on Monday by Phrank Shaibu, his special assistant on public communication, Abubakar asserted that Tinubu tends to implement policies without adequately considering their potential impact. “On July 8, 2024, Tinubu declared that import duties on essential goods such as food would be suspended for 150 days. Yet, over 120 days have passed without the policy taking effect, while Nigerians continue to suffer from escalating costs, including food inflation, which now exceeds 40 percent, the highest in decades,” the statement noted. The statement continued, “The blatant disregard for government policy by Tinubu’s appointees, coupled with the finance ministry’s failure to issue a gazette even after four months, highlights the ineptitude and lack of seriousness that typifies the Tinubu administration. “Regrettably, instead of prioritizing governance, they focus on attacking opponents—Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi—while using compromised courts to create discord within the opposition. It’s disgraceful. “Tinubu came to office ill-prepared. He makes decisions first and contemplates the outcomes later. This is evident in the abrupt removal of the petrol subsidy without adequate safety measures. “When he witnessed the resulting impact, he hastily proposed a CNG initiative that neither he nor his ministers have fully embraced, which explains their reluctance to utilize it. The CNG initiative remains stalled due to the absence of necessary gas infrastructure in many states. “It is absurd to suggest that Atiku is envious of Tinubu. Absolutely not—Atiku could never be jealous of Tinubu’s actions that inflict pain on Nigerians. READ ALSO: NAF Airstrikes Free Hostages, Devastate Bandit Camps in Zamfara and Kebbi “Cruelty seems to be the unique trait of Tinubu. No leader who genuinely prioritizes the welfare of Nigerians would covet such an attribute.” Abubakar also highlighted that Nigeria currently has the “worst-performing currency in Africa” and ranks as the fifth-largest economy on the continent, a significant decline from its top position when the All Progressives Congress (APC) took power in 2015.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced strong criticism of President Bola Tinubu, whom he labeled “T-Pain,” alleging that Tinubu unlawfully took the 2023 presidential election. Abubakar contends that the election was “criminally stolen” from him, asserting that the outcome does not reflect the will of the Nigerian people. This statement comes over a year after the Nigerian Supreme Court upheld Tinubu’s victory, confirming him as the legitimate winner of the 2023 presidential election.Abubakar’s response was triggered by remarks from Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson for President Tinubu, who claimed that the 2023 election results clearly demonstrated that voters had rejected Abubakar. In a post on his official X account (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Abubakar countered these claims, arguing that he did not truly lose the election. Instead, he alleged that electoral misconduct was responsible for the outcome, which he believes has led to an unjust outcome for the Nigerian electorate.“The citizens who voted in the 2023 presidential election know that I did not lose. We’re in this position because the election was criminally stolen from the Nigerian people,” Abubakar said, expressing a belief that the election was manipulated to deny him victory.Beyond election-related grievances, Abubakar extended his critique to Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of operating without a structured or coherent governance strategy. He suggested that Tinubu’s policies are superficial, coining the term “Tea-plan” to imply that the administration’s plans are weak and ineffective. According to Abubakar, such an approach has led to economic distress, which he referred to as “T-pain.”Abubakar stated, “Like many Nigerians, I believe that we’re facing these severe economic challenges because of the Tinubu administration’s hurried rise to power, which lacked any solid, well-thought-out plan.” READ ALSO: Just In: Ekiti Cheif Judge Adeyeye Dies At 64 This statement is the latest in a series of exchanges between Abubakar’s supporters and Tinubu’s administration, highlighting a growing divide over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation. Abubakar and his camp argue that Tinubu’s administration has contributed to economic hardship by failing to develop and implement effective policies to address the nation’s pressing challenges. Meanwhile, Tinubu’s supporters maintain that Abubakar lost the election fairly and claim that his criticisms are rooted in frustration over his defeat.
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Atiku Abubakar, a former PDP presidential candidate, criticized President Bola Tinubu on Monday for his economic policies. Atiku expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s chaotic “bolekaja” economic policy recommendations. According to him, Tinubu’s government is based on a “Tea-plan, which can only lead to a T-pain.” “I have taken note of the initial responses highlighting the striking disparity between President Tinubu’s faltering economic policies and the alternatives I have proposed,” Atiku stated in a statement that he personally signed. It is thrilling to see such a heated discussion on these important issues, and I genuinely hope that Nigeria and its people will gain something from this discussion in the end. Like many of my fellow Nigerians, I am convinced that the reason we are currently experiencing economic unrest is to the Tinubu administration’s fast rise to power without a clear strategy. In sharp contrast, my team made sure that our strategy was inclusive and well-thought-out by not only creating a thorough Recovery Plan but also soliciting valuable feedback from Nigerians. Isn’t it intriguing that the First Lady and the NSA appear to be leading a national prayer as the sole policy response from the so-called “tested” Tinubu administration? Only twenty-four hours after I put forth my substitute solutions! What a daring plan. According to my modest reading of the Bible, prayer is a noble course of action. Nonetheless, the sacred books also advise us to work hard and diligently. Therefore, it is uncharitable for Tinubu’s staff to assert that my recommendations are still relevant. not tested. Our current situation is explained by the unpredictable, trial-and-error character of the policies this administration has so far put into place. Remember that Nigeria skyrocketed to the top of Africa’s economies under our economic leadership from 1999 to 2003, but their administration has demoted us to a depressing fourth place. READ ALSO: Scandal Rocks Equatorial Guinea: Financial Crime Chief Allegedly Linked to Leaked Intimate Tapes In contrast to the pitiful 2.8% of the so-called “tested” Tinubu era, the average GDP rate under the Obasanjo government, which I worked in, was 6.59% and reached a pinnacle of 15% in 2002; it was 7.98% during the late Yar’Adua administration and 4.8% during Jonathan’s. The chaotic “bolekaja” economic policy recommendations are enough.
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To encourage a shift of mindset for progress and the advancement of the country, several senators have supported the plan to distribute 10 billion copies of “Rhapsody of Realities.” At Thursday’s “Reachout World Day with Rhapsody of Realities” program launch at the National Assembly Complex, the senators pledged their support. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church publishes a devotional magazine called Rhapsody of Realities every month with the goal of promoting constructive change. Rhapsody of Realities is a life guide that gives readers a daily view on God’s word, according to Sen. Omueya Dafinone (APC-Delta), who made this statement. He claims that the newspaper aims to give readers everywhere the chance to reflect on their life on a on a regular basis to improve one’s quality of life. Sen. Thomas Joel-Onowakpo (PDP-Delta) also spoke, stating that he was aware of the transforming work being done by Christ Embassy Church. It will take a lot of money to reach the initiative’s goal, he said, but the implementers should not worry and instead have faith that “the money for the work of God will come.” According to the senator, the book is a guide that should be read because “it will take you all the way,” much like the Bible. As a result, he encouraged everyone to read it, particularly the young people who will have access to it. Pastor Obi Chiemeka, the director of the Christ Embassy Ministry Center in Abuja, had earlier stated in his introductory remarks that the publication had been translated. translated into braille for the blind and 8,132 other languages worldwide. Chiemeka stated that the newspaper will be released on a monthly basis and that it was presently being translated into several dialects, which, when added, would bring the total number of translations to twelve thousand. According to him, the newspaper also appealed to a wide range of demographics because it had sections for children, beginning readers, teens, and adults. This national launch day is being held for that reason. We want everyone to be aware that we will be delivering 10 billion copies worldwide on December 2nd,” he stated. Ms. Comfort Esung, a Corps Commander with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stated in her remarks that the publication should be interpreted with confidence. Esung stated that FRSC is prepared to collaborate with Christ Embassy Church to distribute the book. According to her, the publications could be efficiently distributed through a number of channels that the commission has, including first responders, Special Corps Marshals, and corps members. According to Dr. Chris Iyam, Executive Director of CYPA-Africa, his life has altered since he first learned about the publication in 2008. He claimed that lawmakers would not make mistakes in any laws passed in the nation if they started their days by reading Rhapsody of Realities. According to Iyam, the national launch, which was attended by 109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives at the national assembly building, was a calculated move. He asserts that the nation’s millions of destiny are within the national assembly’s members’ grasp. READ ALSO: IPMAN: Dangote Fuel Prices Higher Than Others, We Need to Help Nigerians “The reason I believe in members of the national assembly is that I know you have the ability to make changes and that the Spirit of God will perfectly guide you in carrying them out,” he stated. READ ALSO: IPMAN: Dangote Fuel Prices Higher Than Others, We Need to Help Nigerians
