Politics
Sowore Accuses Tinubu Regime of Launching Defamatory Campaign
Omoyele Sowore, the founder of SaharaReporters, has accused the Bola Tinubu administration of orchestrating a new smear campaign aimed at discrediting him and his media platform.
In a statement, Sowore claimed that a suspicious memo, allegedly from the Secretary of Zamfara State government, has been circulating, requesting large sums of money for prominent bandits and media outlets.
While the authenticity of the memo remains in question, Sowore insists its purpose is clear: to undermine the credibility of SaharaReporters, a platform known for its relentless criticism of corruption and government misconduct.
Sowore also emphasized that SaharaReporters remains independent by refusing government patronage or engaging with Nigerian government officials, distancing itself from the state house-based correspondent model.
He noted that the memo falsely implicated him as a beneficiary in the alleged scheme, describing the move as an attempt to blackmail him and the media outlet.
He reassured the public that these allegations are baseless and reflect the desperation of those behind the campaign, stating that this attempt, like others before it, will not succeed.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be based on the performance of candidates, not defections.
The party stressed that defections alone do not win elections, noting that credibility, leadership, and results matter more. This was said in response to comments credited to former governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The APC also dismissed claims that the opposition’s performance in Lagos weakened the party, pointing out that voters later reaffirmed their support by re-electing the APC in the governorship election and subsequent polls.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.
The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.
“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”
Media personality Dele Momodu reacts and shares his thoughts regarding First Lady Remi Tinubu interrupting the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during a recent event.
The event was the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In the scene, while Governor Adeleke was giving a speech, he began with a worship song. But while singing, the First Lady stood up and met him to inform him to stop singing and go directly to his speech instead.
Media personality Dele then reacted and questioned why she would do something like that, asking if she would have done the same kind of interruption if it were the recitation of the Qur’an.
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