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‘Fayose Has Failed Woefully In Ekiti’ – Ekiti Governorship Aspirant, Debo Ranti Ajay

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The ex commissioner of budget and planning to ekiti state government who is also a gubernatorial aspirant under the All Progressive Congress APC has described the administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose as a failed government in all ramifications. 
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I have a solid experience in the state as the pioneering commissioner of budget and planning with a designed plans for Ekiti State which was successful, I have global exposure with international experience to promote the future of Ekiti state. 
He described his fear on electorates of Ekiti state not to be scrutinized with moneybag politicians without looking at the credibility of aspirants and quality delivery based on experience. He urged the electorates to shine their eyes widely and choose wisely, else…they will need to wait for another four years with no alternative. 
According to Ajayi, while speaking with the Nigerian bloggers under the auspices of National Association Of Nigerian Bloggers in his Lagos office on Friday said:
_”I am prepared towards my race in becoming the next governor of Ekiti state, I will be the first person to have have prior working experience before I becomes the governor, I have local track experience with no records of frauds, I am very loyal to my course, I know what it means to sacrifice and that’s why I return home to actualize the change mantra in Ekiti state.”My message for ekiti people is to choose right, choosing light from darkness, Ekiti need governor that will create revenue and utilize federal allocation judiciously with fear of God and putting the masses at heart.”_
Meanwile, Ajayi described the regime of Governor Fayose as a total failure to Ekiti people with misplaced priorities, he blew up the stomach infrastructure to manipulate people, he has really deceived the people with these program with no accountability. 
The Federal government is dealing and battling with difficult circumstances and the management of information and expectations which is really the fundamental of where the problem is coming from , the circumstances are very difficult but people that want the change believe it to be drastic, Federal government should have consciously prepared Nigerians on what they met when they assume and how long it’s going to take their government to revive and fulfil all their electioneering campaign promises. For instance, It takes time to revive the economy and just as it happened in the United State when Obama assumed office in the first term,he met collapsed economy and his government bailed out almost all the automobile and other company which were almost collapsed which later yielded good fruits as he was about to re-contest for his second term as the President of the United State of America,if the improvement were to be delayed, Obama will not have won his reelection bid, just as Nigeria, which action and proactive information is critical to keep people abreast on happenings without letting the masses find out the happenings on their own ,so that they will not think the federal government is not in charge of the situation in the country. Therefore, the problem with the federal government is nothing but lack of information management said Ajayi. 
The Coalition Movement of Nigeria is a welcome idea because people needs to look for alternative as people are very reactionary, just as they did in Ekiti state OK lately where people decided and look for alternative between Fayemi and Fayose after calling Fayemi so many names because they have alternative decision to vote Fayose as the Ekiti governor. With sentiment, people are entitled to their opinion and again exhibiting doubtless ,which I believe by the middle of this year when the economy is back to position they will lose their way and rather embrace the administration of President Mohammed Buhari without any choice. 
I see the recent attack of Fulani herdsmen as security lapse on the side of the security agencies we have in Nigeria which federal government can set measures to put a lasting solution to the menace.

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Prophet Ikuru felicitates Tinubu at 73, reassures Nigerians of his ability to fix and transform Nigeria

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophet of the nation, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has congratulated the president of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu as he celebrated his 73rd birthday on Saturday.

Prophet Ikuru used the privilege to reassure Nigerians of the president’s profound and genuine intentions to work assiduously in order to make the nation great “my prognostications about the president has always been with 100% precision,I prognosticated that he was going to win and he won the election,when the rumour was going round that he was sick,I told everyone that the President was healthy, everyone can see that now,i want to use this opportunity to appeal to Nigerians to be patient with Mr.president because numerous things had gone wrong before he became the president and fixing them can’t be instantaneous,it will be done gradually and that’s exactly what the president is doing,I want all the ministers do discharge their duties assiduously so that they can equally complement the marvelous and magnificent work of Mr.president”.

The prophet implored the CBN do control the exchange rate so that our Naira can gain relevance globally, as he urged the National Assembly to pass a bill that would prohibit Nigerians and expatriates from spending any other currency in Nigeria apart from our Naira,any expatriate coming to Nigeria would convert his Dollars,Pounds or any currency he’s coming with to Naira,it will help stabilise our Naira and help our economy ”

He enunciated that Tinubu is a father and a great Icon that is worth celebrating”I want to congratulate him officially and pray that God will protect and guide him as he navigates the nation through this difficult times,I love him,my entire family loves him,we pray for God’s blessings upon his life

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Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

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Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The desperation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State is alarming, to say the least. Despite their decisive loss in the September 21 election, they seem determined to inflict pain and suffering on the good people of Edo. Their strategy? To create chaos and violence across the state, thereby disrupting the peace and progress that the current administration is working hard to establish. With the intention to render the State ungovernable and create room for the declaration of State of emergency in Edo.

 

Let Peace And Unity Reigns in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo aide Daniel Eromosele plead with PDP

 

The recent gruesome killings of Muslims traveling through the state are a stark manifestation and reminder of the PDP’s wicked and bizzare intentions. What’s even more disturbing, however, is the fact that instead of condemning these heinous acts, some senior PDP officials are trying to downplay the severity of ugly incidents. They’re using these senseless killings to call on the Federal Government to declare a State of emergency in Edo State. Nothing can be more far from the truth that these same people are the perpetrators of these wicked and barbaric acts of criminality in the State. Its so sad that, their desperation has lost regard to sanctity of human life.

 

 

 

Let’s be clear: there’s no justification for these acts of criminality clothed in violence no matter the political leanings of the perpetrators or their victims. Every life is precious, and every killing is a tragedy that diminishes us all. Let it be known that those that orchestrated these acts of wickedness and criminality and those that defend them are guilty of the same offence and shall be so rewarded.

 

 

 

The hard truth is that whatever goes around comes around. The PDP and their failed candidate should let Edo enjoy the peace and progress that Governor Monday Okpebholo is working hard to achieve. They should wait for 2028 to try their luck again, instead of trying to disrupt the state’s progress through violence and chaos.

 

 

 

To the good people of Edo, let’s stand together these political Buccaneers and Vampires that are out to unleash violence against the good people. Violence has never been and will never be our culture.We deserve better, and we will not be swayed by the PDP’s antics. The good people of Edo State are solidly behind their ever performing Governor AKPAKO WONDER.

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LAGOS DESERVES ITS 37 NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: JUSTICE DELAYED, JUSTICE DENIED

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By Prince Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

For over two decades, Lagos State has been unjustly denied the recognition of 37 additional local governments, which were legally created under the Nigerian Constitution. This is not a political maneuver—it is a legitimate demand for fairness, equity, and justice. The continuous refusal of the Federal Government and the National Assembly to rectify this anomaly is a clear case of injustice, and as the saying goes, justice delayed is justice denied.

THE CREATION OF 37 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT DENIED

In 2003, then-Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in strict adherence to constitutional provisions, initiated the process of creating new local governments in Lagos. A referendum was conducted, all necessary legal procedures were followed, and the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the law establishing these local governments in accordance with the 1999 Constitution.

This legal process was supervised by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, the then-Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, who later became Nigeria’s Vice President. These local governments were not created arbitrarily; they were established to bring governance closer to the people, ensure equitable development, and address administrative and infrastructural challenges in a state with an exploding population of over 20 million people.

However, despite Lagos following due process, the National Assembly failed to complete its constitutional duty of amending the Constitution to formally recognize these local governments. Instead of supporting Lagos in this democratic exercise, the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo unlawfully withheld federal allocations meant for the existing local governments, crippling development efforts and punishing millions of Lagosians.

Even when the Supreme Court ruled in Lagos’ favor, declaring the withholding of funds unconstitutional, the Obasanjo administration blatantly ignored the ruling, further deepening the injustice against Lagos.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF FEDERAL INJUSTICE AGAINST LAGOS

1 WITHHOLDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATIONS
In 2004, President Obasanjo unilaterally withheld local government allocations to Lagos State, citing the state’s creation of new local councils as unconstitutional. This action deprived Lagos of crucial funds needed for development.

2.FRUSTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Obasanjo administration was notorious for obstructing Lagos’ initiatives aimed at urban development, transportation, and infrastructure.

3.BLOCKING THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR LAGOS’ BRT PROJECT
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, designed to ease transportation congestion, was actively obstructed by the Federal Government under Obasanjo. Despite the state government’s efforts to develop an efficient mass transit system, the administration refused to grant Lagos State the right of way on federal roads within Lagos.

4.THE LAGOS INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECT AND ENRON SABOTAGE
Lagos, being Nigeria’s economic hub, sought energy independence to ensure stable electricity for its industries and residents. However, the Federal Government, through the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA), blocked Lagos from operating its own power grid, frustrating industrial growth and economic development.

LAGOS: THE ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE OF NIGERIA

Lagos is not just a Nigerian state—it is a global city with unique economic, commercial, and strategic significance. It is Nigeria’s primary gateway to the international market, yet it is treated unfairly in federal allocations.

DISPARITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATIONS: THE LAGOS-KANO-JIGAWA PARADOX

Kano State, with a lower population, has 44 local governments.

Jigawa, which was created out of Kano, has 27 local governments.

Katsina has 34 local governments, even though its population is far lower than Lagos.

This imbalance is an insult to the principle of fairness. Local governments should not be created based on landmass but on population and administrative responsibilities.

LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES WON BY LAGOS AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

1.CONTROL OVER PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Attorney-General of Lagos State v. Attorney-General of the Federation (2003)

Lagos State won its right to control urban planning without federal interference.

2.ALLOCATION OF REVENUE FROM NATURAL RESOURCES
Attorney-General of the Federation v. Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Ors (2002)

Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lagos and other littoral states for revenue allocation.

3.WITHHOLDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATIONS
Attorney-General of Lagos State v. Attorney-General of the Federation (2004)

The Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Government had no right to withhold Lagos’ funds.

10 BENEFITS OF THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

1 Closer governance to the grassroots

2.More efficient delivery of public services

3.Increased job creation and economic opportunities

4. Improved security and law enforcement

5.Better infrastructural development

6.Enhanced healthcare and primary education services

7.More equitable allocation of resources

8.Strengthened political representation for residents

9 Increased internally generated revenue (IGR) for Lagos

10 A model for other Nigerian states to emulate for balanced governance

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAGOS STATE

SECURITY: Lagos State has its own security network, including the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and partnerships with federal agencies.

INFRASTRUCTURE: It has the largest number of roads, bridges, and transportation systems in Nigeria.

EDUCATION: Lagos has the highest number of primary schools and primary health centers in the country.

EMPLOYMENT: The state is the largest employer of labor in Nigeria.

TRANSPORTATION: Lagos has the largest car ownership and human population in West Africa to cater to.

A CALL FOR JUSTICE: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST RECOGNIZE LAGOS’ 37 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Lagos has been treated unfairly for too long. The refusal to recognize its additional local governments is an injustice that must be corrected immediately.

The National Assembly must amend the Constitution to recognize Lagos’ 57 local governments.

The Federal Government must release allocations meant for Lagos’ local governments.

Lagosians must unite to demand their rightful share of governance, resources, and representation.

Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy and the face of Africa’s global competitiveness.

THE TIME FOR JUSTICE IS NOW.

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