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Senator Alli Congratulates Tinubu, Shettima on Supreme Court Victory

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on the Supreme Court verdict which validated their victory in the February 25 presidential election.

This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

The court upheld their victory in the February 25 presidential election, which had been challenged by the opposition.

Alli, the Senate Committee Chairman on INEC, expressed joy at the verdict, describing it as a vindication of the people’s choice. 

The lawmaker expressed hope that Tinubu and Shettima would continue to lead with integrity as well as transparency to make Nigeria a better place.

He urged the opposition parties to accept the judgement and work with the government to move the country forward. 

Alli said that Nigerians had given the APC the mandate to govern, urging the opposition to respect the will of the people.

The lawmaker assured that Tinubu and Shettima’s leadership would bring more development projects, better infrastructure and more prosperity for Nigerians.

He said that the duo have the experience, knowledge and vision to steer the country towards greatness.

Alli called on Nigerians to support the current administration and work together to build a better Nigeria.

The lawmaker said that with unity, hard work and determination, Nigeria would become a prosperous and peaceful nation.

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Supreme Court Verdict: Oyo APC Congratulates Tinubu, Shettima

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State has described the Thursday verdict of the Supreme Court which gave final validation to the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the February 25, 2023 poll as the best thing to have happened to the nation’s democracy in recent times calling on the Petitioners to join hands with the APC administration in order to move the country forward.

The Apex Court, on Thursday, threw out the appeals of the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and former governor of Anambra state, Mr. Peter Obi, against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which had earlier validated the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and thus put paid to all issues generated before, during and after the 2023 presidential election.

In a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC congratulated President Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kassim Shettima as well as the APC’s national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and others who fought spiritedly at the court to safeguard the wishes and aspirations of the majority of Nigerian electorate who freely chose the APC candidate at the poll

“It was known to the global community, including all well-meaning Nigerians, that the candidates of both the PDP and LP were merely chasing shadows as there was no reason for them to contest the results of a free, fair and transparent election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission in total compliance with all the laws of the land. 

“Now that both Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi have exhausted all options to upturn the popular mandate freely given to President Bola Tinubu by Nigerians, we are urging them and their supporters to come to term with the reality on ground and establish contact with Mr. President for possible collaboration on the success of the Nigerian Project. 

“It is our humble opinion that all hands should be on deck to support President Tinubu and his team on the task of fixing the country. Our nation is having her own share of global economic instability in addition to some peculiar security challenges among other things and it is when all citizens join hands together to tackle these problems head long that we can achieve meaningful success within the shortest time possible.” Oyo APC stated.

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Politics

VP Shettima Presides over NEC Meeting

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.

This is the third NEC meeting of the President Bola Tinubu administration.

The meeting comes amidst high inflation and hardship caused by the economic policies of the federal government.

The council consists of the 36 state governors, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other government officials.

Today’s meeting is expected to consider varying issues, including the Federation’s financial status and other general issues. However, the most critical of the issues before the Council is the deployment of palliatives aimed at cushioning the harsh effects of the fuel subsidy removal.

Among the governors attending the meeting are: Abdulrahman Abdulrazak (Kwara), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Inuwa Yahya (Gombe), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Dr Alex Otti (Abia), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).

Others are Senator Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Senator Uba Sani(Kaduna), Sheriff Obrevwori (Delta), Prof Charles Soludo (Anambra), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Umaru Namadi (Jigawa).

Also at the meeting are Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Prince Bassey Otu (Cross River), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State acting governor), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Ahmad Aliu (Sokoto), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Peter Mbah (Enugu) and Prof Babagana Zulum (Borno).

Deputy governors of Katsina, Rivers, Yobe, Adamawa, Kano, and Kebbi are also participating in the meeting.

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Buhari Confers Highest National Honours on Tinubu, Shettima

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President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima have been honored with the highest national awards of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR) and the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), respectively.

President Muhammadu Buhari conferred these national honors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as part of the inauguration activities for the new administration on May 29.

George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, congratulated the President-elect and expressed optimism that the incoming administration would lead the country into an era of prosperity. He believed that the progressive legacies established by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would be continued by the incoming administration.

Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), acknowledged President Muhammadu Buhari’s visionary leadership, emphasizing the achievements made in the past eight years. He highlighted the administration’s successful efforts in overcoming obstacles, particularly in the areas of security, infrastructure, and the economy.

The SGF emphasized the multifaceted approach employed by President Buhari, which played a pivotal role in lifting the country out of the recession inherited by his administration. Notable accomplishments during President Buhari’s tenure included significant advancements in infrastructure, such as railway lines, road projects, the Second Niger Bridge, and improvements in the power sector.

Overall, these honors reflect the recognition of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima for their distinguished service to the nation and signify the expectations for continued progress and prosperity under the new administration.

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Politics

PMB Hails Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hailed the Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Kashim Shettima, following hi unveiling by the party’s presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu.

According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke when he received Shettima at the Presidential Villa hours after he was unveiled by the leadership of the party as Tinubu’s running mate.

The statement is titled ‘President Buhari to Kashim Shettima: I will respond to you when I am handing over to you and your boss.’

Reacting humorously to a flowery speech by the new VP candidate, the President said “I will respond to your speech when I am handing over to you and your boss. God willing, you are going to win.”

“I wish you the best. Your consistency in the party is very respectful.  You served your two terms as Governor and finished well. You have kept touch with your base. At every important occasion or event, you are maintaining support for the one who succeeded you. This is commendable,” Buhari added.

In his remarks, the vice presidential candidate thanked the President for his “empathy, support and positive role,” leading to his emergence as running mate to the APC presidential candidate.

He praised the President for having “a special place in your heart for Borno and North-East,” adding, “I can cite 20-30 instances of support you have rendered, for which you will be remembered.”

Citing the establishment of the North-East Development Commission, and the Independent Power Plant for Maiduguri by the NNPC, Shettima said “after many years of darkness, words cannot describe our appreciation of your support. We will remain eternally grateful.”

The former Governor of Borno State also requested the President to appreciate his successor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, who was in his company, along with the Minister of State, Agriculture, Mustapha Shehuri, for spurning “recurring mention” of him and pressure from his Governor colleagues to bid for the vice presidential ticket.

He promised that his vice presidency would not be for the “troika of Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri,” but for all Nigeria, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or geographical place of origin.

Speaking shortly after the visit, Shettima told newsmen that he “felt morally bound” to thank the president personally, before returning with a larger delegation on Friday.

Reacting to agitations over the Muslim-Muslim ticket floated by his party, he said the APC ticket is not designed to protect the interests of one faith as there are religious leaders to do that.

“In Borno, we spent over N1bn naira rebuilding churches destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgency. And this legacy has been continued by Governor Babagana Zulum. We have taken more Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem than some of the Northern states headed by Christians.

“So, we have that history of inclusivity, of togetherness. What we need is competent leadership. We are not coming into government to represent the Muslim or the Christian faith. The Sultan of Sokoto is eminently qualified to protect Muslim interests and the CAN president is eminently qualified to defend Christian interests as well,” he said.

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Politics

Tinubu Officially Presents Shettima as Running Mate

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has officially declared former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate.

This was coming barely two weeks after the national leader of the party picked the lawmaker as his vice-presidential candidate.

Tinubu, who is a former Lagos State governor alongside other APC stalwarts, including the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, officially unveiled Shettima at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

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Politics

Picking Shettima as running mate is a wise move by Tinubu – Zulum

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has described the choice of Sen Kashim Shettima as APC Vice Presidential candidate as the wisest choice made by the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed. 

A statement personally signed by the Governor and made available to Radio Nigeria in Maiduguri describes Shettima as one of the patriotic Nigerians who understands the complexities of the country. 

Zulum promised to campaign vigorously to secure an overwhelming victory for the APC in the 2023 general elections. 

“Without the slightest doubt, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has chosen a leader who has a very deep understanding of our country and its complexities. There is hardly any tribe in any of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT that Senator Kashim Shettima cannot knowledgeably speak about. He knows the social, cultural, religious, economic and political structure of virtually all the 36 States and the FCT.”

The statement adds that the APC presidential candidate Senator Bola Tinubu has chosen a running mate with very deep knowledge not only of the Nigerian economy but also of that of the world.

“As far back as 2012, Shettima had on many occasions predicted the likelihood of fall in revenue from oil just as he predicted potential fall in the value of naira to dollar, which was why he imported agricultural products worth over ₦30 billion which today are worth far more, making Borno one of the richest in agricultural machinery”, he added.

Governor Babagana Zulum expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, for his political leadership over the years and for supporting Shettima’s choice as the party’s vice-presidential candidate.

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