Politics
Osun LG Crisis: Council Boss, PDP Trade Accusations
Court-reinstated chairman of Ilesa West Central Council in Osun State, Mr. Tobiloba Famurewa, has denied involvement in the crises that led to deaths in the area, saying some leaders of Peoples Democratic Party were behind the mayhem.
Famurewa who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun and the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, to investigate recurring crises in the area with a view to identifying and prosecuting the culprits.
But the PDP spokesman in the state, Mr Oladele Bamiji, who welcomed investigation into the political crises in the area, dismissed allegation against the party by the local government boss.
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Narrating further his ordeal in the hands of those fueling unrest in the area, Famurewa said there were attempt to assassinate him on two occasions, calling for end to violence in the interest of development.
“On 5th and 17th of February, 2025, live cartridges were fired at my convoy by these state actors and their thugs aiming to assassinate me. I have proofs to back up my claims.
“I am not responsible for any killing in Ilesa, they are only trying to dent my image. I have always said no contest is worth human lives and as someone who has lived over a decade in the United States, I do not only observe the politics there, but take cues from how it is practiced.
“I have always believed that political contest should be in the interest of the masses and manisfesto based. So I have not and will never involve myself in politics of hatred.
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“They in the PDP are the ones who are intimidated by my profile and movement and want to try all within their powers to silence me. They attempted to kill me twice, and I escaped. My life, that of my family and my followers are no longer safe, that’s why I am calling on the Inspector General of Police and the Osun Commissioner of Police to wade into the matter,” he said.
Reacting to Famurewa’s claims, Bamiji said PDP will not in any way engage in anything that will endanger the life of anyone in the state.
He said, “Thank God he has asked the security agencies to investigate the matter, that is what we are also expecting. We believe so strongly that if and when the police authorities are ready to do their job, Famurewa in Ilesa will surely be before the law court.
“I hope the authorities will look into it and fish out the perpetrators, some people are trying to play on the intelligence of the people of the state. But we know those who are behind violence in Ilesa, they should be behind bars helping the police in further investigations as we speak.”
(PUNCH)
Politics
Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.
Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.
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The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”
Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Politics
2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.
Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.
He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.
According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.
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Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.
Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.
Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.
He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.
“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”
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Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.
You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?
“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.
“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”
Politics
2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.
Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.
Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.
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He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”
DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.
The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.
Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.
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