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AUF Declares One Million March for Tinubu, Shetima
AUF Declares One Million March for Tinubu, Shetima
……Canvasses for Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Re-Election.
By Ifeoma Ikem
Asiwaju Unity Forum (AUF), has concluded plans for a one million-men walk for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid and his vice, Senator Kashim Shetima.
The forum is also solidly backing the re-election of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, his deputy comes 2023.
The convener of the Asiwaju Unity Forum, Hon. Taiwo Adebayo who disclosed this during a press briefing
that saw about 500 members in attendance, said AUF was formed early last year mainly to garner support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming 2023 general election.
He added that the forum was formed early last year mainly to support Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming 2023 general election.
Hon Adebayo explained that the one million man walk is necessary to let Nigerians know that Lagosian and the Youths in particular are solidly with the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and to also use the medium to galvanize other Youths Vanguard and supports group for Tinubu-Shettima presidency.
He said they do not want evil plans of those who said Jagban is old to contest as the president to use it as an opportunity to disturb the peace of the nation like what was experienced during the End-Sars protest.
“The one million walk will start from Law School to Lekki toll gate and back to Falomo Bridge before we all despatch to our various homes, he added
He described the achievement of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, previously an excellent in the affairs of Lagos, he started as a senator in the third republic, they were ousted by the military, and he became a major financier of NADECO during the struggle to return the country to democratic rule.
He was exiled, but he came back when democracy returned to Nigeria, contested on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 1999, and won the governorship election in Lagos.
Lagos then was in a very messy situation, labeled as the dirtiest state in Africa, ASIWAJU turned it around for the best, he brought governance nearer to the people.
According to him, Lagos state was not receiving any allocation from the federal government, he created more 37 LCDA together with the statutory 20 Local governments, he was able to raise the internally generated monthly revenue of Lagos from 600million to 5 billion monthly which is about 52 billion presently, he created a lot of agencies such as LAWMA, LASTMA and so on, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu also initiated BRT and construction of BRT lanes, he introduced JIGI Bola, he made NECO free for all students regardless of ethnic background or religion.
“Tinubu remains the only governor that gave a level playing ground to everybody irrespective of tribe or religion, his trademark is excellence, he goes for the best, and he always puts the round pegs in the round holes.
On the complaint by some quarters on the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC presidential candidate, Adebayo reiterated that he has written an article on this ugly trend in Nigeria’s Political space, saying that religion should go back to where it belongs, it belongs to the hearts of the people, and religion should be taken to the worship centers.
“What we should be discussing now is to critically analyze all the presidential candidates to know who can provide Jobs for everyone, improve the security architecture of the country, and Improve our education sector
and most importantly a president that can ensure Nigerians are self-sufficient in food production,he added.
“The primary objective of a political party is to win the election, so I don’t want us to dwell much on the issue of religious politics.
“Asiwaju Tinubu himself is not an all-around Muslim person because his wife is a Senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, if he has not Islamized his wife and family, he will not Islamize Nigeria, he is ready to work for everybody and with everybody.
Hon Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo also gave a pass mark to Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat for their efforts in piloting the affairs of Lagos state to a higher and enviable height.
In His remarks, he opined that considering the times and natural occurrences that took over the world and Lagos in particular, the governor and his team have piloted the affairs of Lagos brilliantly.
He notes that his unequalled feat in his interventions during the Covid-19 era, Gov. SANWO-OLU’s efforts to curtail the spread of this deadly virus saved Nigeria and Lagos from what could have become a national disaster.
As if that was not enough, the issue of End-Sars raised its ugly head, the Governor was able to handle all with a great sense of responsibility.
I will urge everyone to support our Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his achievement and also especially on the blue line project that is almost completed and to be handed over to Lagosians very soon, all these are what we need from a performing governor who does not play with the affairs of his people.
Speaking further on education we have Schools in Lagos that have been newly constructed,well furnished with facilities which include spotting equipments, showing that the governor intends to drive the potentials of young Lagosians to a greater level.
“he made sure every gift they had for formal (classroom) learning and extracurricular activities marched with Technology and Education together.
He has commissioned many Roads and bridges, health sector is not left out he has performed well,he deserves to be re-elected so that all the good work he started will be completed.
Asiwaju Unity Forum is calling on all Youths, artisan, stakeholders, market women and men, to joined hands together to work in progress and development of our states and Nigeria at large to come and align with us to make sure that we elect only progressive leaders come 2023
*Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate*
As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.
Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.
Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.
“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”
Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”
Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration
Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.
In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.
“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.
He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.
He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.
Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic
ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.
Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.
“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.
The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.
“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”
The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.
“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.
“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.
“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”
The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.
“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”
Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.
On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.
He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Source: Daily Independent
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