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Shettima Resumes At State House Office

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed duties at the Office of the Vice President, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Shettima was received at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday by members of staff of the Office of the Vice President and had a brief interaction with the staffers.

President Bola Tinubu and Shettima were sworn in on Monday at Eagle Square, Abuja, by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

Shortly after taking his seat at the office, Shettima fielded questions from State House correspondents.

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He stated that the new administration is committed to turning around the fortunes of Nigeria and soliciting the maximum support of the citizens.

“To paraphrase the late John Kennedy, To whom much is given, much is expected. I believe this generation of Nigerians has a rendezvous with destiny.

“And my principal, Bola Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is poised to redefine the meaning and concept of modern governance.

“I want to assure Nigerians that he is going to provide the leadership and we will rally around him and give him our unequivocal support and loyalty to see the realisation of the Nigerian dream.

“A Nigeria where every black man in the world shall be proud of.

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“This is the greatest black nation on earth; power to me is a humbling experience. It is all about how to make life better for the common man,” the VP said.

Shettima assured that Tinubu would take Nigeria to a high pedestal as he had the skillset, temperament disposition, purity of mind and commitment to give service to the nation.

On fuel subsidy, he said that the president had already made a pronouncement on the issue.

“The truth of the matter is that we either get rid of fuel subsidy or fuel subsidy gets rid of the Nigerian nation.

“And we know the consequences of unveiling a masquerade. We will face fierce opposition from those benefitting from the oil scam – fuel subsidy scam, but where there is will, there is a way.

“Be rest assured that our president is a man of strong will and conviction. In the fullness of time, you will come to appreciate his noble intentions for the nation.

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“The issue of fuel subsidy is going to be pointedly addressed.’’

On multiple exchange rates, he said there was a need to collapse it into one.

He said that the new administration would soon unveil its agenda.

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“The president is going to unveil his agenda because as I have always said, there can never be two captains on the same ship.

“He is the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. As the vice president, your relevance is directly proportional to your level of loyalty to your principal.”

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Shettima described Tinubu as a gentleman that he has known for over a decade.

He said he has interacted closely with the president.

The VP assured that they are going to work harmoniously as a team, as a family, for the greater good of our nation.

He commiserated with Daar Communications over the death of its founder, Raymond Dokpesi whom he described as a good friend and good man.

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Edo Guber: Tinubu Predicts Victory For APC

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President Bola Tinubu has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is on the path to victory in the September, 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State.

The President expressed optimism while presenting the party’s flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

Addressing party stalwarts led by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, President Tinubu pledged that the party would stand with the candidates ”like the wall of Gibraltar.”

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He said, “If you are happy; we are happy. If you are determined; we are determined. We are going to work with you. We are going to stand with you like the wall of Gibraltar. That is all I can assure you. The party is supreme, but victory is superior and very important.

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“Distinguished Senator and our flagbearer, we are putting you forward in order to hold the party in trust for us and achieve victory for us. You and your running mate have been described as giant killers, and you have worked tirelessly with the party leadership.”

The President, while inviting Edo State Women Leader, Lady Betty Okoebor, to speak on the party’s readiness for the election, reiterated that with the strong support of women, victory is assured.

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”If the women say we are going to win, then we are good to go because they constitute the largest number of voters and the most dedicated,” he affirmed.

President Tinubu commended the leadership of the party in Edo for their efforts towards the success of the candidates and the party.

He particularly lauded Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of the state, for his exemplary leadership.

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Earlier in his remarks, the National Chairman of the APC emphasized the unity of purpose within the party towards achieving victory in the election.

”Our candidate is soft-spoken, focused, and an achiever. He is a product that is highly marketable, and I am confident that with him as our flagbearer, we will bring Edo back to our party,” Ganduje said.

 

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Tinubu Presents APC Flag To Edo Gov Candidate, Running Mate

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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, met the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.⁣

Monday’s meeting was meant to address disagreements brewing in Edo APC for weeks now and officially present the party’s flag to its candidate in the September 2024 governorship elections, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. ⁣

The delegation was led to the Villa by the APC Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. ⁣

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While the full details of the closed-door talks remain unclear, The PUNCH correspondent learned that Idahosa has been asked to withdraw his court case against Okpebholo’s candidature. ⁣

The primary election through which Okpebholo emerged as a candidate has been mired in controversy.

Idahosa was first declared the party’s nominee by the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led committee. ⁣

The first round of voting saw the trio of Okpebholo, Idahosa, and Dekeri lay claim to the party’s governorship ticket.

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Consequently, the party’s National Working Committee declared the exercise inconclusive owing to several irregularities.

Okpebholo eventually secured victory with 12,433 votes in the February 23 re-run.

Also present at the meeting was the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, and former representative of Edo South in the Senate, Matthew Urhoghide, among others.

Details shortly…

 

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PHOTOS: Ganduje Presents Idahosa As Edo Deputy Governorship Candidate

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The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has presented Dennis Idahosa as the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Edo State during a meeting with the party’s governorship aspirants and stakeholders in Edo State.

This was disclosed in a statement on the party’s official X handle on Monday.

The caption read, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with APC governorship aspirants and other stakeholders in Edo State. During the meeting, Hon. Dennis Idahosa was presented as the party’s deputy governorship candidate in the state.”

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This comes one month after his alleged anointed candidate, Idahosa, lost to Okpebholo in the February 22 APC primary election.

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