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Onoh blames Garba on Kano’s monopoly of votes against SouthEast
The Southeast spokesman of the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Josef Onoh has faulted the Kano state commissioner for Information, Mr Mohammad Garba for inciting the Nigeria political space against the southeast region while pretending to be on a campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate.
Garba in Kano said that one local government area could give Tinubu the total number of votes the whole state in the southeast will give the presidential candidate.
But Onoh reacting to Garba, described him as one of the uninformed opportunists that have been wrongly placed in a strategic corridor, adding that Garba’s statement was as infantile as it was opprobrious, and exposed his limited knowledge of the political complexity of Nigeria.
Onoh said that Tinubu was for the whole of Nigeria and has no preferred section or part of the country which he said was one of the traits going for the Asiwaju in his presidential bid and which has endeared him before the majority of Nigerians, both in the north and southern Nigeria.
The campaign spokesman said that Garba has disrespected the entire southeast region with his arrogant statement and reminded Garba that the southeast was critical to Nigeria’s independence, economy and greatness; hence deserves all the respect from all Nigerians, particularly the uniformed persons such as Garba.
“I think that Garba should concentrate on being the commissioner for Information in Kano state than cause political incitement. The MKO Abiola he referred to did not cause this sort of incitement and had a lot of friends in the southeast, unlike Garba. Southeast persons were prominent in the fight for Nigeria’s stability, which a tenderfoot such as Garba failed to learn in his school.
“Garba is not more Asiwaju than me, and the APC presidential campaign council does not take any region for granted because we are not playing tribal politics. Really, I find it disgusting and disappointing for a sensitive position holder as commissioner for information to have made such an appalling statement. Collectively, we will deliver Asiwaju, but Garba should desist from roadside tea makers’ politics because we’re in a politics of national unity.
“Asiwaju has made more progress in the southeast than in any other region, but Garba’s comment has undermined the inroad Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been able to achieve in the southeast. I urge the likes of Garba to please guard their comments because such comments polarize than unite Nigeria, and such divisiveness is not in Tinubu’s brand of nationalism, Onoh replied Garba”.
He stated that no other presidential candidate has taken the southeast seriously as Tinubu, making him the first to stage a presidential campaign in the zone, which he said was an indication of high respect and support from the zone.
“I want to assure Garba that Asiwaju will win in the whole of South East come February 2023. Asiwaju government will be a government of national unity, which will involve all well-meaning Nigerians. Anybody associating with him should emulate him, stand by his vision, and promote the same for the collective interest of our nation, which goes beyond personal interest,” Onoh said.
Mr Joshua Ibitomi, the Area Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
Ibeju-Lekki, Epe Division, Lagos State, has warned truck drivers against speeding and reckless driving.
He gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday.
The FRSC official, who blamed speeding on the ghastly vehicle accident that occurred at Aiyetoro market in Epe
which claimed several lives and left some injured, said that with careful driving, such accident could be avoided.
He added that “the accident was as a result of speeding, reckless driving and loading of truck beyond its capacity.
“All these are factors responsible for accident when drivers are not conscious of the driving rules.
“Vehicle can develop technical fault at any time, therefore, speed limit and caution need to be applied while driving.”
He said FRSC had been sensitising drivers on the need to install speed limit device and be road conscious while driving, in line with the mandate to instill decent use of road.
Ibitomi also advised passers-by and the public to be safety conscious while walking on roadsides to avoid falling victim of accidents.
He attributed major road crashes on roads to speed limit violation, urging drivers to respect the sanctity of human life by obeying traffic rules.
He added that the FRSC had evolved measures to ensure accident-free yuletide and new year festivities in 2024
Jubilant supporters celebrated Donald Trump’s apparent victory in Florida early Wednesday as he claimed a return to the White House, despite most major news networks holding off on officially calling the race.
At an event in Palm Beach, Trump supporters reveled in the win projected by Fox News, cheering as the former president declared a “political victory that our country has never seen before.”
“I feel extraordinary,” said 68-year-old supporter Ted Sarvanis, dancing with arms in the air. “This is the greatest American political story in the history of the country.”
Joined by running mate J.D. Vance, Trump took the stage, celebrating his projected win. The atmosphere at the convention center was electric, with supporters sporting “Make America Great Again” caps and mingling in formal attire and Trump-themed clothing.
“I feel relieved. I was a little bit scared because you never know how things are going to turn out,” said Stacy Kurtz, 45.
In contrast, a far different scene unfolded for Vice President Kamala Harris’s supporters at Howard University in Washington, where they were hoping for a Democratic win.
As the night wore on and Trump gained electoral votes in key battleground states, disappointment swept through the crowd.
“I am scared, I am anxious now,” said Charlyn Anderson earlier in the evening.
Democratic watch parties in places like Atlanta and Pennsylvania grew somber as results rolled in, with Lynn Johnson, 65, expressing concern, “It’s going to be dangerous if he wins. I don’t feel safe.”
While Trump’s supporters celebrated a comeback, the mood among Democrats was marked by worry and disbelief.
“He’s a terrible candidate, so it just doesn’t make sense,” said Harris supporter Ken Brown.
The contrasting scenes highlighted the nation’s deep political divide on election night.
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for stronger ties between Nigeria and the U.S. in an era of global challenges.
The congratulatory message, issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasises the Nigerian leader’s hopes for a renewed partnership between the two nations.
Following his victory on Wednesday, Trump pledged to “heal” the country, marking a stunning political comeback as he edged past Kamala Harris in a closely contested election.
Tinubu, in his message, affirmed, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
Tinubu highlighted that Trump’s return to the White House reflects the trust and confidence of the American people in his leadership, praising their commitment to democracy.
Given Trump’s experience from 2017 to 2021 as the 45th President, Tinubu foresees a new era of “earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.”
The Nigerian President also expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership will contribute to peace and prosperity worldwide, acknowledging America’s significant influence on global affairs.
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