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PDP Governors Show Strong Support for Governor Fubara Amid Dispute with Wike
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed their strong support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amidst his ongoing political conflict with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This political crisis has resulted in a split within the Rivers House of Assembly, with factions aligning either with Wike or Fubara.
Following a meeting held in Enugu on July 17, the PDP Governors’ Forum issued a communiqué declaring their solidarity with Governor Fubara.
“The Forum acknowledges the crises within the Rivers State Chapter of the party and is dedicated to ensuring peace.
The Forum has decided to stand by His Excellency, Sir Sim Fubara, Governor of Rivers State,” the communiqué stated.
The governors emphasized the importance of “wider consultations” with relevant stakeholders to achieve a lasting solution to the political turmoil in Rivers State.
They committed to working towards peace and stability in the region, underscoring their unified support for Fubara in navigating the current challenges.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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