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Sowore Accuses APC, PDP Of Spending Beyond N1bn Threshold At Primaries – Channels
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Mr Omoyele Sowore, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of already spending beyond the threshold for presidential election.
Sowore, 47, made the allegation during his appearance on Channels Television political flagship programme, Sunday Politics.
He alleged that the parties went beyond the threshold for the election during their primaries and accused them of not being transparent with how they spend money.
“They have already spent a billion naira during primaries, or more,” the presidential hopeful claimed.
“What they spent in Port Harcourt alone was $25 million in one day. All the Bureau de Change operators in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja all relocated to Port Harcourt.”
Sowore Accuses APC, PDP Of Spending Beyond N1bn Threshold At Primaries
Omoyele Sowore speaks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on December 2, 2018.
Having made the claims, Sowore was countered by Channels Television political correspondent, Seun Okinbaloye, who asked him how true his allegations were.
The presidential candidate insisted that they were facts and not mere allegations.
He said, “I am an investigative reporter before I came into this job of running for office and I can tell you that they are not allegations. They are proven, we have evidence of them doing it (and) they haven’t disputed them by the way.”
“You know that governors are stealing from their states to buy campaign vehicles; otherwise, let them tell us – the APC and PDP how they are raising funds for the election because none of them has done any funder raiser known to anybody since we started the election circle,” Sowore added.
He, thereafter, called for transparency on the part of the political parties and asked Nigerians to hold them to account.
On the other hand, Sowore explained how his campaign group was raising funds to finance his ambition of becoming president in 2019.
He said they opened an account with a commercial bank in the country where they have raised about N39 million, as well as a crowdfunding platform where they have raised more than $103,000.
The journalist challenged other presidential candidates to come forward and explain to Nigerians how they have been raising funds for their campaigns.
On his mantra of ‘Take It Back’, he said, “We are taking this country back from the people who ruined it. People who ruined our past should not be rewarded with managing our future because they are taking us nowhere.”
With 75 days to the general elections, Sowore decried that Nigerians were being exposed to just two candidates whom he described as “incompetent and clueless”.
He, however, called on the people to focus more on the other candidates whom he said were better, younger, more energetic and willing to lead the nation.
Sowore went ahead to discuss some aspects of his manifesto and plans to tackle the challenges facing the nation.
He proffered solutions to the energy and power sector, stressing that Nigeria has not tapped into its enormous potentials of creating enough power for the economy to thrive.
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Meet Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa, A Visionary Leader Committed to Philanthropy and Empowerment
Meet Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa, A Visionary Leader Committed to Philanthropy and Empowerment
By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration in the community of Abeokuta, Ogun State. As the Chief Executive Officer of 99 Cristal Lounge and Hotel International, he has transformed the hospitality landscape while simultaneously dedicating himself to uplifting the younger generation through a multitude of philanthropic initiatives.
He is the principal of the Omo-Ade Foundation, a charitable organization rooted in the mission of giving back to the community and fostering positive change. Under his leadership, the foundation has made significant strides in addressing the needs of the less fortunate. Notably, in July 2025, the Omo-Ade Foundation provided essential food and cash empowerment support to over 500 residents of Abeokuta North Local Government Area, illustrating his unwavering commitment to community welfare and development.
Alhaji Yisa is renowned for his warm-hearted nature and deep compassion, often described as having a heart of “gold.” His relentless dedication to philanthropy is a testament to his belief in the power of community and the importance of nurturing the potential of the younger generation.
His exemplary contributions have not gone unnoticed; Alhaji Yisa is a multiple award winner, recognized both in political circles and the educational sector for his outstanding service and commitment to the betterment of society. Through his work, he continues to inspire others to join the cause of social responsibility and community enhancement.
Through his leadership at 99 Cristal Lounge and Hotel International and the impactful initiatives of the Omo-Ade Foundation, Alhaji Ismail Adebayo Yisa is not only building a successful business but also shaping a brighter future for the youth and less privileged in Abeokuta North and beyond. His journey is a powerful reminder of the change one can effect through compassion, dedication, and selfless service.
Dangote Truck not responsible for Auchi Accident, says Eyewitness.
The Dangote Cement truck did not cause the tragic accident, which occurred on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, contrary to online reports.
An eyewitness, Audu Omale, who gave a vivid account of the accident, recalled that “a third-party truck loaded with cement was moving in the opposite direction of the Dangote Cement (DCT) CNG truck on a slopy road. The commercial truck driver lost control of his truck due to a suspected brake failure, ran into a moving vehicle, a motorcycle, and eventually crashed into the side of the DCT truck. The DCT CNG truck caught fire in the process.
“Consequently, three persons from the vehicle hit by the third-party truck lost their lives, while two persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The DCT truck driver escaped to avoid a mob attack,” Omale clarified.
In a related development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed that the accident involved two trucks, one belonging to Dangote Cement, another truck, which has not been identified, and a GLK Mercedes-Benz car.
The Edo PPRO noted that all three occupants in the GLK were confirmed dead in the hospital, while the Dangote truck caught ffirewhich was brought under control.
“I can confirm to you that three vehicles were involved in an accident in Auchi at midday: two trucks and one GLK Benz. The police moved to the scene of the accident and evacuated three occupants of the GLK to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
“Two of the vehicles involved were trucks, one belonging to Dangote Cement and another unidentified one. The Dangote truck caught fire and was brought under control,” Yamu stated. He added that the investigation was ongoing.
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