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Wike Declines Endorsement, Stays Neutral in Edo Race
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, revealed that he rejected requests from Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to endorse PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo for the governorship election, choosing to remain neutral.
This comes amid accusations from PDP stakeholders, including state Chairman Anthony Aziegbemhin, who have called for the redeployment of Edo’s Resident Electoral Commissioner. Aziegbemhin alleges that the REC’s ties to Wike could compromise the election. Wike has denied these claims, emphasizing his neutrality in the race.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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