“It Is High Time The People Of The Southwest Come Together” – Fayose States Position On Atiku’s 2019 Ambition

The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has reiterated his commitment to the victory of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2019 election.

He pledged to work with Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Atiku’s campaign Deputy Director General and other leaders in the region, to mobilise the votes of the Southwest towards effecting change of leadership at the presidency in 2019.

He stated this while receiving an entourage led by Otunba Daniel, who paid him a courtesy call at his Lagos residence on Saturday.

“It is high time the people of the Southwest come together and present a common front so that it will be able to occupy its rightful place among other regions of the nation”, Fayose asserted.

Daniel, in his remarks commended the vision and burning zeal for the progress of Yorubaland which the former governor have always exhibited whenever the opportunity arises.

He promised an all-inclusive campaign where everybody will be involved in mobilising and ensuring an overall victory for the PDP, not only in the Southwest but nationwide.

On the entourage were: Akogun Tola Adeniyi, Hon. Tunde Odanye, Engr. Tunde Sinaba, Engr. Akeem Gbajabiamila, Hon. JKA Amusan, Abagun Kole Omololu, Engr. Ade Osikoya, Mr. Kola Onadipe, Engr. Adeola Sosanwo among others.

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“I Respect The People’s Feelings” – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari today promised to ensure that the results of next year’s general elections reflect the will of the people.

Buhari said this while acknowledging the yearnings of Nigerians, and expressed strong belief in the collective dream for a greater Nigeria.

The President said this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja while receiving Letter of Credence from Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Dr Jyrki Juhani Pulkkinen.

Buhari stated that Nigerians reserved the right to elect leaders at various levels in 2019, adding that “all efforts will be made to safeguard the integrity of the process.”

“I respect the people’s feelings. I assure all that we will have a free and fair election next year.’’
The President congratulated Finland on its 101 independence anniversary on December 6, 2018 and commended the country’s growing relations with Nigeria, especially in areas of Information Communication Technology (ICT), trade and education.

In his remarks, Ambassador of Finland said the areas of mutual benefit in relations with Nigeria can be extended to electricity, smart technology and crises management initiatives, pointing out that he will work hard to improve the trade figures and exchanges.

“We will like to contribute to Africa rising, and we know that Nigeria is the biggest country on the continent, so we are very interested in the growth of Nigeria,’’ he said.

At the level of the United Nations, Dr Pulkkinen said his country will continue to support the restructuring of the multilateral institution to give greater roles to African countries like Nigeria.

Buhari, who also received letter of Credence from the Ambassador of France, Mr Jerome Pasquier, stated that French President, Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and the stopover in Lagos, was really impressive in bolstering both countries’ relations.

The President said he was impressed with relations between France and its former colonies in Africa, noting that France continues to play positive roles in promoting security and economic growth in the countries.
“France is investing so much in Nigeria and we are grateful,’’ he added.

President Buhari, however, called for more support in the fight against terrorism as the networks keep expanding with fighters moving across borders to support insurgents.

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EFCC Uncovers Property Worth N500m Allegedly Owned By Ex-Plateau Governor

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the acting spokesperson of the commission, Tony Orilade.

According to the statement, the property located at No. 8 and 9 Gobarau Road, Unguwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna State, has already been marked by the EFCC as a subject of investigation.

Orilade further stated that preliminary investigations revealed that the said property were purchased from New Capital Properties Limited, a subsidiary of Northern Nigerian Development (NNDC) Kaduna on behalf of Jang.

The EFCC had on May 7, 2018, filed 12 charges against Jang for an alleged fraud of about N6.3bn when he served as governor of Plateau State.

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