Obi won 2023 election, Tinubu came distant third – Former SGF Babachir Lawal

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12 months ago

October 18, 2023

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, won the February 25 presidential election and not Bola Tinubu as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Lawal made the declaration in a statement on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

He said that available factual data, as aggregated from several independent sources, indicated that Obi got the majority votes while Atiku came second in the election. He claims Tinubu came a distant third in the number of votes scored.

Lawal said that he had resisted the temptation to engage in the contemporary political discourse since the election because he needed time to analyse and digest the data that led to the outcome(s), and because the rainy season had just set in, he needed to focus on his farms.

He added that the current topical issues for political discourse and inquiry were whether or not Bola Tinubu won the presidential election and/or that he was apriori, qualified to participate in the election given his murky bio-data as is now being publicly unveiled daily in an avalanche.

Lawal said that his answer to the first inquiry was that regardless of whatever INEC or Appeal Court said or did, Bola did not win the election.

According to him, right from the start of the campaigns, Tinubu knew he would not win the election in a free and fair contest, so he decided to go by all means.

Lawal also said that he believed Tinubu still had time and opportunity to save himself from public humiliation and embarrassment to his person, both locally and internationally, by resigning so that he could give more attention to his health.

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Gov Ododo’s Aide Donates N1M for Kogi Mosque Construction

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Oladele John Nihi, the Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters to the Kogi State Governor, has made a notable contribution of ₦1 million to aid the construction of a community mosque in his hometown, Aiyegunle Gbede.

The donation was announced during a special event held to mark the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque, presided over by the Chief Imam of Aiyegunle Gbede, Khalifat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Saidu Arekemase.

The event also served as a fundraising opportunity for the mosque’s building committee.

Nihi, known for his strong advocacy for youth empowerment and community welfare, highlighted the significance of religious unity and peace in the region.

“This mosque will serve as a symbol of our collective values and shared humanity,” he remarked.

This act of generosity is in line with Nihi’s broader commitment to supporting various community development projects in Kogi, including initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and social upliftment.

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Matawalle Praises Sokoto Govt’s Backing of Armed Forces

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed gratitude to the Sokoto State Government for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.

This commendation came during the handover of 10 operational vehicles to military forces in Sokoto.

Held at the Sokoto State Government House, the vehicles, consisting of 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, were part of a broader collaboration between the state and the Federal Government to bolster security in the North-West region.

The latest donation follows Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s earlier contribution of 100 operational vehicles aimed at strengthening the fight against banditry and insurgency.

In a statement from Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Dr. Matawalle praised the Sokoto State Government, stating, “I commend the Sokoto State Government for its steadfast support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.”

He stressed that the new vehicles would enhance the mobility and efficiency of security forces, allowing for quicker responses to threats.

“The security of our nation demands a collective effort at every level. The Sokoto State Government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to this cause,” Matawalle added.

Brigadier General I.A. Ajosin, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division, received the vehicles on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff and expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support to military operations in the region.

Following the handover, Dr. Matawalle received an operational briefing from the Air Component of Joint Operation Hadarin Daji, detailing recent successes in neutralizing key bandit leaders through coordinated air and ground strikes.

Commending the Air Component for their precision, Dr. Matawalle reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of the operation.

“Your achievements are a testament to your professionalism and dedication. Rest assured, the Federal Government will continue to provide all necessary support,” he concluded.

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