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Democracy Built On Ethnicity Does Not Endure Says Jonathan

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Democracy Built On Ethnicity Does Not Endure Says Jonathan

Democracy Built On Ethnicity Does Not Endure Says Jonathan

 

Interestingly, the former President Goodluck Jonathan says political leaders in Nigeria should not hand over a democracy built on the politics of region and religion to future generations.

Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public lecture to mark the country’s 25 years of democracy.

The former president spoke on ‘25 years of enduring democracy: Prospects for the future’, which was the theme of the public lecture.

Jonathan said the political class must lead by example and work with unity of purpose to ensure that Nigerians get the dividends of democracy.
democracy to yield its desired dividend, we, the political class and elites, must lead by example and work with unity of purpose to guarantee peace and social justice for the citizens,” the former president said.

“Our lifestyle must reflect that we are elected people. A situation where children of political officeholders go to parties and start spraying dollars is not the kind of democracy we want to witness in this country.

“We must work together despite our political differences, accommodate our diversity, and prioritise policies that will impact the lives of our citizens.

“As we project towards celebrating a golden jubilee of uninterrupted democracy, which I believe we will, we are celebrating 25 years, we will also celebrate the golden jubilee.”

Jonathan called for a model of democracy that is “more inclusive and reinforces social cohesion”.

“Let me say that we need to come up with a model of democratic practice that will be more inclusive and reinforce social cohesion,” he said.

“The zero sort of kind of politics, where a winner takes it all, has not helped us to foster unity and political justice.

“A political party, for example, that scores up to 30% of votes during an election at either the national or subnational level should have something to go with.

“I’m not clearly recommending proportional representation, but different governments come up with models of democracy that suit them.

“All the presidents of the world don’t emerge through the same process. In Nigeria, we elect our president directly. In a number of countries, presidents are elected indirectly.

“So our national assembly can also look at models that will fit us. A party that even sometimes gets 40 percent of the votes, especially at the state level, will have nothing.

“This gives rise to this do-or-die politics. The zero-sum approach, I think, is inimical to consolidating and strengthening our democracy.

“We must not hand over to our children a democracy built on the politics of the region and religion. A democracy built on ethnicity does not endure; it will continue to wobble.”

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FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

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FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

 

 

 

Women from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have protested the alleged attacks on Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

 

FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

The women, who gathered at the Unity Fountain Arena in the Maitama District over the weekend, marched to the Presidential Villa, demanding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘call Wike to order’ and stop the harassment of the senator.

The protest came amid rising political tensions in the FCT, where Senator Kingibe has been at odds with Wike over issues of governance and representation.

Zainab Abubakar, leader of the group, said the women are standing up against the attacks because they believe in Senator Kingibe’s mandate to represent them.

In her words, “We have watched and listened with keen interest to the unprovoked constant attacks on our democratically elected representative at the Red Chamber, Senator Ireti Kingibe, by the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike.

“We object strongly to such onslaught, humiliation, and intimidation. Have we suddenly forgotten the importance of women in society and the need to respect them?

“We know how Wike has been fighting every leader in Rivers State, including those who groomed him in politics. Perhaps that is what he wants to do with our dear senator after she joined her colleagues in confirming his appointment as FCT Minister.

“We, the Concerned Women of FCT, Abuja, are therefore calling on all women in Abuja to rise against Wike’s antics because who knows who he will face in the FCT tomorrow?”

Ify Jacobs, a women coordinator from Bwari Area Council, said the conflict between the senator and the minister is affecting the city’s ability to thrive and urged Wike to let Senator Kingibe do her job without unnecessary stress.

She said, “I am here today to register my displeasure about what’s going on concerning our distinguished senator and the FCT Minister.

“We need to say enough is enough. When two elephants fight, the grass suffers. The issue between our senator and the FCT Minister is affecting the city’s ability to thrive.

“I want to express that enough is enough. The FCT Minister should let our senator, whom we women came out to vote for, do her job without unnecessary stress.”

Blessing John, another protester and concerned woman from the FCT, said the attacks on Senator Kingibe are a slap in the face to the residents of the FCT and called on President Tinubu to address the issue.

According to her, “The conflict between the FCT Minister and the senator representing the city is very unfortunate and shouldn’t be happening at a time like this.

“We have had senators and ministers representing the FCT, and there has always been synergy. I wonder why we are having this issue now.

“I remember vividly when the senator first called out the ministers to address insecurity within the city. From then on, it became clear that there is no proper synergy between these two persons.

“It is very unfortunate because we need the ministers and the senator to work together for the people of the FCT to enjoy the benefits of democracy.”

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Primate Ayodele Releases 30th Edition Of Prophecy Book ‘’ Warnings To The Nations’

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Renowned prophet and the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released the much anticipated 30th edition of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations on Saturday, 6th of July, 2024 at his Lagos church.

 

Primate Ayodele Releases 30th Edition Of Prophecy Book ‘’ Warnings To The Nations’

The 30th edition of Warnings To The Nations which always contains prophetic revelations to several nations across the world is a 435-page publication that highlighted some global topical issues that includes the upcoming US presidential election, Nigeria’s 2027 election polls, Ghana elections, Ondo and Edo governorship elections, Biafra and Oduduwa Republic, state police, Third World War , Israel-Gaza conflict , warnings to organizations in different sectors including education, aviation, maritime, sports, media organizations, science and technology, banking, warnings to significant individuals like Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Mohammed Dewji, Koos Bekker, Strive Masiyiwa, Micheal Roux, Diogo Costa, Allison Becker, Edouard Mendy, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, Neymar, C. Ronaldo, and several others.

On the US election, Primate Ayodele noted that it will take the grace of God for Joe Biden to come back as the President of the United States. He made it known that the only way he can win is through serious strategy.

‘’I am seeing big challenges ahead of Joe Biden. And of course, there are a lot of things that Joe Biden will begin to do at the last minute to gain people’s vote. The fact is Joe Biden is going to have a very tough election. The only thing is they can only win this election if Trump is not going to contest and lose some states. That’s when Joe Biden will come back. But I can tell you that Joe Biden coming back will take the grace of God. It will be very tough. But strategically, Joe Biden can make it back. It is only strategy that will make Joe Biden to come back.’’

In the Ghana election, the prophet foresaw the loss of Ghana’s former president, John Mahama in the election polls if he fails to do the right thing.

‘’Mahama can win if he takes precautions and does what is needful. If he refuses to do what is needed, he will fail this coming election completely. And this will send him oblivious in Ghana politics. He needs a lot to do to work on the upper footer, to work on the north, and to also work on the south. If he doesn’t work on this and seek the face of the Lord, I tell you that Mahama will lose this election because the ruling party is desperately ready at all levels. ‘’

On Nigeria’s 2027 election, Primate Ayodele noted that opposition candidates will be joking if they don’t form a coalition because without it, it will be difficult to remove President Tinubu from office. He warned the president of challenges he would face in his attempt to secure a second term.

‘’Though, OBI, ATIKU and other candidates will want to contest for the 2027 election, they will only need a coalition to take Tinubu out of office. Without a coalition in 2027, as the Lord reveals, a lot of politicians will just be deceiving themselves in a big way as the majority of them will want to be president. The only combination of contestants that can trouble Tinubu is when a very strong Northerner candidate and a Southwest person go in for election. If they formed a coalition with other parties, that’s the only way the election can be tough and without that, it won’t be possible at all. It will still be the same noise that they make in 2023 that they will still make in 2027. ‘’

‘’Some northerners will make moves to cause disunity in Tinubu’s government because they will be angry as they will feel left out in the government’s scheme of things. The northerners will not be happy with the government of Tinubu. Some will be favourable, some will not and this will cause a kind of burden for the President. The aggrieved northerners will want to dump Tinubu’s movement as some of their kinsmen who have been carried along will continue to block others. In view of all these, the northerners will sing discordant tunes as there will be confusion among them. Meanwhile, the Tinubu’s government will consciously put in efforts to see that there is peace between its government and the northerners but those at the non-benefiting end will give a strong condition. The government needs to recalculate the package in order to get things right.’’

On state policing, Primate Ayodele wrote that it will come alive no matter how long it takes but there will be serious conflict around it.

‘’STATE POLICE: I foresee that the institution will come alive no matter how long it takes. The Organization will be voted for to come into existence and it will be a strong medium to check insecurity. Serious conflicts will arise between state and federal police which will affect the operations of the police force in the country. ‘’

On the Israel-Gaza conflict, Primate Ayodele revealed when it will end and what should be done by world leaders.

‘’The Israel-Gaza proposal to end the war can be actualized in another 6-7 months from now If the US pushes it very properly, it will definitely end. They will be trying to form a new government in Israel to unseat Netanyahu but as part of his sit tight strategy, he will unbelievably expose Israel to more critical but terrible situations. Israel will not take it easy. Many people will go against the President, Netanyahu. A lot of laws will be passed against Netanyahu for him to end the war. Meanwhile, the Israelis that are kidnapped in Gaza, most of them will die. Apart from this, Netanyahu wanted to make sure that he gets rid of Hamaz before he stops the war.’’

On the Third world war, Primate Ayodele stated that the manifestation is very slim even though there will be worries about it.

‘’Some people will be trying to frustrate or to foment the third world war which I have not seen its reality in 2024. People will be afraid that third world war may happen but the manifestation is very slim. It is not certain that the third world war can come up.’’

In the education sector, Primate Ayodele foretold technological improvements in Nigerian institutions. He also specifically mentioned names of all Nigerian institutions in the publication.

‘’The education sector in Nigeria will improve as I foresee that technology will take over in another dimension. Technology will boost the study of medicine and other health related courses and the sector will benefit immensely. There will be a lot of positive changes as technology will take over and many processes will be digitalized. Let us rebuke the death of great business tycoon, Vice Chancellor, head of faculty of law in schools like UNILAG, LASU, UNIBEN, ABU.’’

On personalities, Primate Ayodele warned several individuals that cut across businessmen in several nations including Nigeria.

‘’ALIKO DANGOTE: Aliko must pray for God’s divine protection and success. He must rebuke huge loss of money or investment and death of a very close ally or a family member. I foresee he will be tormented as he will face several unpleasant challenges which he must watch out for. He must pray for God’s protection and directive on his businesses in order to avert business shut down. Dangotes’ properties will be attacked. He must pray against inferno. This is very important.’’

‘’KOOS BEKKER: He must commit all his efforts in the hand of God so that he will not see calamity that creates setbacks for his business. I foresee that he will commit a lot of resources into his business expansion’’

‘’MOHAMMED DEWJI : The family must be very prayerful so that God can support the new research that they will embark on. I foresee they will start a new business which will grow massively but might lacks sustenance and durability.’’

‘’STRIVE MASIYIWA: This individual must pray for God’s protection and good health as I foresee that his health might trouble him. He must rebuke investment that will not yield expected returns.’’

‘’MICHIEL LE ROUX: He must pray against confusion as I foresee that his business will be hijacked. Some people will create troubles for his business, and must pray not to undergo any ailment’’

On the sports scene, Primate Ayodele warned notable players, clubs, national teams and coaches in the newly released Warnings To The Nations.

‘’Let us pray not to lose an active Ruby, Cricket and Hockey player as I foresee a notable Ruby player undergoing surgery. Let us rebuke the death of any coach in the Sport of Ruby. Some Sport Directors will be sacked, and fraud will be detected in activities of many clubs. The Clubs must also be diligent and careful enough not to run into debt as i see that some clubs’ licences will be withdrawn.’’

‘’CRISTIANO RONALDO: He will win a contract and he must be careful because of court matters. I foresee that his efforts will be widely recognized. But he must be careful not to be dragged into necessary issues. He will change his club and he will make a landmark history and he will win a glorious award. ‘’

‘’LIONEL MESSI : I foresee this player will bargain with the club, have an injury and will not perform excellently well. He will be instrumental to the enviable attainments of his club. He will have some issues with the management.. He must rebuke court cases and pray not to lose money. He needs to pray against blackmailing.’’

 

‘’KYLIAN MBAPPE: The spirit of God says this person will change his club for a bigger club side; possibly Real Madrid where he will succeed and he will attain greater heights. There, I foresee he will shine brightly and will win a Cup and he will become a global star player; but he must be careful of aggressiveness that will affect his career. The spirit of God says he must be prayerful so that he will not be accused of rape.’’

‘’KARIM BENZEMA: This player will go on retirement because of serious injuries. I foresee his efforts and activities will not go smoothly as expected. He will suffer diminishing returns in his performances.’’

‘’NEYMAR: This player will become a victim of racist abuses on the field of play and He will not perform so much as his record will not be too good to take up to the level he wants to attain. He will change his club and must be watchful and careful so as not to be intimidated.’’

Furthermore, asides the aforementioned prophecies contained in WTN 2024, every country, provinces, states, local governments, presidents, governors around the world were included in these warnings.

In addition, the compilation of Warnings To The Nations started in March 2024 and prior to the official release, some prophecies have come to pass already. The UK general election which PM Rishi Sunak lost was foretold in the 30th edition of the prophetic publication.

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Increase Support For Globacom, Prevent Creation Of Rival Companies’’ – Primate Ayodele To Tinubu

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Increase Support For Globacom, Prevent Creation Of Rival Companies’’ – Primate Ayodele To Tinubu

*‘’Increase Support For Globacom, Prevent Creation Of Rival Companies’’ – Primate Ayodele To Tinubu

 

 

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has advised Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase support for the country’s only indigenous telecommunication company, Globacom and prevent creation of other telecommunication companies in Nigeria.

 

 

Increase Support For Globacom, Prevent Creation Of Rival Companies’’ – Primate Ayodele To Tinubu

This call was made at the presentation of the 30th edition of the prophet’s annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations today Saturday, 6th of July, 2024 in Lagos.

Primate Ayodele made it known that Globacom has the capacity to help Nigeria overcome economic challenges but the government must support them in order to increase this capacity. He stated that the company will create more employment if the needed support is given.

However, he warned that the establishment of another indigenous telecommunication company will lead to unnecessary rivalry and will not be healthy for Nigeria’s economy. He advised that instead of establishing another company, all resources should be put together to support Globacom.

‘’Let the government support indigenous telecommunication companies because they will create more employment. We don’t need so much to avoid rivalry. We shouldn’t bring up any other indigenous telecommunication apart from Glo, we should put resources together to support this one we have.’’

‘’Glo has come to stay and has the capacity to create an economic boom for President Tinubu’s administration. Let’s support our own instead of creating unnecessary rivalry that will lead to calamity for the country.’’

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