Again, IBB writes off Tinubu, Atiku
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has reiterated his stand that he will not support an old person for the 2023 presidency.
The former military ruler had in an interview in August 2021 noted that he will not support anyone above sixty for the presidency.
Babangida never mentioned anyone’s name but he dropped clear conditions that neither Atiku nor Tinubu could meet.
Atiku would be 77 in 2023, while Tinubu would have turned 70 years – which automatically rules them out in Babangida’s book.
Fayemi opens up on meeting with Tinubu
Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi on Saturday dismissed attempt to link his recent meeting with the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the ongoing jostling for the 2023 presidential ticket of the party.
Fayemi issued the statement in reaction to speculations in the mainstream and social media on what was discussed at the meeting, which took place on Wednesday 12th January.
Some reports had indicated that the Ekiti State Governor had at the meeting informed Tinubu that he is ready to abandon his speculated 2023 presidential ambition.
In addition, Fayemi was also said to have declared support for Tinubu, who has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that he will contest the presidency in the 2023 presidential election.
Ladoja finally affirms Lekan Balogun as next Olubadan
The Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, yesterday, cleared the air on the ascension to the throne of Olubadan, following the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji on January 2.
Ladoja, who addressed newsmen on behalf of the Olubadan-in- Council after a closed- door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde at Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the perceived controversy surrounding ascension to the Olubadan Stool has been amicably resolved.
He added that the Ibadan High Chiefs have resolved their differences and are very united in the bid to install the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Osi Olubadan further explained that Council members had met with Governor Makinde and agreed to the resolution that Senator Lekan Balogun who is next in line to the stool remained the authentic candidate for the Olubadan Stool.
NSCDC disbands anti-vandal unit in Rivers over Wike’s allegations
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has disbanded the anti-vandal unit of the Rivers state Command following allegations of complicity in the operation of illegal refineries and oil bunkering in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued Saturday in Abuja by the Director Public Relations of the Corps, DCC Olusola Odumosu.
He said the CG has received with shock and dismay, the allegations levelled against the anti-vandal unit of Rivers State Command of the Corps by the state Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, wherein the team was accused of aiding and abetting vandals and oil bunkerers to carry out their nefarious activities in the state.
“Worried by this disappointing development, the CG has ordered the suspension of head of the anti-vandal team and the disbandment of the unit with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an independent enquiry set up to look into the weighty allegations levelled against the unit by the governor”, the statement added.
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