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Anambra Election: 2Face Idibia Sends Message To Youths
Nigeria’s famous pop singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as ‘2baba’, has urged youths in Anambra to be agents of peace and shun violence during the Nov. 6 governorship poll in the state.
Idibia made the call on Thursday in Awka at the ongoing “Vote Not to Fight” campaign organised by the Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI), in collaboration with the 2Face Idibia Foundation.
The campaign is supported by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
He said: “We are here to dialogue with Anambra youths and campaign for peace, especially, as we prepare for the election.
“Our youths are critical stakeholders; this is why politicians use them to cause violence. I want to tell you that violence has no gain but destroys lives and property.
“As youths, we need to promote peace, because without peace; the election cannot be free, fair and credible, and development too, cannot take place.
“Let us be aware that election is not war but a time for us to participate by voting wisely for the candidate that can help secure our future,” he said.
Idibia urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to discharge their duties without any form of bias.
He also urged the electorate to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure a violence-free election on November 6.
Also speaking, Mr Ben Aga, Programme Director, NDI, said that the institute would always support programmes and campaigns that would ensure the effectiveness of the democratic process in the country.
Aga said that the NDI recognised the youth as assets and future of the country as well as key stakeholders in achieving a peaceful election in the state.
Contributing, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Eworo Echeng, said the force was committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents before, during and after the election.
Echeng, represented by ACP Emma Ogbuanya, said that they were collaborating with other security agencies, CSOs, community and traditional leaders in the area of intelligence gathering.
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While appealing to the youth to embrace peace, he also urged the electorate to come out and vote on election dates without fear of attacks or harassment.
In his remarks, Mr Nonso Orakwe, the Executive Director, CATYCOI, said that the role of youths in election-related violence had been particularly dynamic, as they had been perpetrators and victims at the same time.
“Due to eroding societal values and poverty, youths are easy recruits for attacks and violence during elections. With this campaign, we want to change the narratives and become ambassadors of peace in our nation,” Orakwe said.
(DAILY POST)
Entertainment
[ICYMI] VIDEOS: Portable Jumps Gate To Evade Police Arrest, Netizens React
Street-pop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Tuesday arrested by the Lagos state police command for allegedly failing to settle the debt accrued after purchasing his G-Wagon from a car dealer.
The singer was arrested following his inability to pay the balance of N14 million out of N27 million worth of a G-Wagon car he purchased from a car dealer.
He was said to have paid only N13 million while refusing to pay the N14 million balance.
Portable jumps gate to escape as police come to arrest him over alleged unpaid debt for his G-Wagon…. Watch till the end cos he actually jumped the fence for real 😩😭😂 pic.twitter.com/PORc1X3cmK
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 14, 2024
READ ALSO: [UPDATED] G-Wagon Debt: Portable To Spend A Night In Cell, As Police Give Condition For His Bail
Before he was taken to the station, the singer had attempted to evade arrest.
In a now-viral video, Portable and several police officers were captured outside a building. Following the presentation of his arrest warrant, the singer attempted to escape by leaping over the gate.
In separate footage, four police operatives were seen grappling with Portable as they bundled him into a waiting vehicle.
Confirming Portable’s arrest to Vanguard, the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hudenyin, said the singer had been arrested.
Nigerian police never disappoints. See how they are treating portable for owning someone money and allegedly sending her treats.
The police can do better. pic.twitter.com/Iapa2cQBAa
— Bishop 𝕏 (@BishopPOEvang) May 15, 2024
READ ALSO: VIDEO: Drama As Portable Jumps Gate To Evade Police Arrest
“Yes, he’s with us. A vehicle dealer has lodged a complaint against him.
“If he gets a reliable surety, he will be granted bail,” said the police spokesman.
This is not the first time the singer would be arrested. In March of last year, he was apprehended by the Ogun police on allegations of assault.
Portable had previously resisted police attempts to arrest him, and he even referred to himself as “a federal government liability.”
Entertainment
VIDEO: Drama As Portable Jumps Gate To Evade Police Arrest
Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested singer Portable. The singer was arrested today May 14 following a petition from a car dealer.
Portable allegedly purchased a G-Wagon worth N27 million from the car dealer, made a down payment of N14 million and took the vehicle away with the promise to pay the balance.
After waiting for a while without any word concerning his balance, the dealer reached out to the singer who claimed the car he purchased had faults. The dealer then asked the singer to return the car or pay the balance but Portable allegedly refused.
READ ALSO: [UPDATED] G-Wagon Debt: Portable To Spend A Night In Cell, As Police Give Condition For His Bail
Following a petition from the dealer, the police moved in and arrested the singer. The singer jumped his gate in an attempt to stop his arrest. He is currently in custody at the state police headquarters and might spend the night there as the police is yet to receive any surety for his bail.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the singer.
Watch a video showing the moment the singer jumped his gate below
Entertainment
[UPDATED] G-Wagon Debt: Portable To Spend A Night In Cell, As Police Give Condition For His Bail
The Lagos State Police Command, has said that the controversial singer Haberb Okikiola popularly known as Portable would be granted bail only if he is able to produce a reliable surety.
The singer was arrested Tuesday morning following his inability to pay the balance of N14 million out of N27 million worth of a G-Wagon car he purchased from a car dealer.
He was said to have paid only N13 million, while refusing to pay the N14 million balance.
READ ALSO: Police Arrest Portable
Confirming Portable’s arrest to Vanguard, the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hudenyin said the singer will spend the night in the police cell, pending when he’s able to produce a reliable surety before he can be granted bail.
“Yes, he’s with us. A vehicle dealer has lodged a complaint against him. “If he gets a reliable surety, he will be granted bail”, said the police spokesman.
However, as at 8.30pm, there was no sign of him being released on bail.
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