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Godwin Obaseki Wants to Clear State Accounts by Appointing New Accountant General–According to Edo Lawyers
According to the Nigerian Tribune, Edo State lawyers have voiced their reservations about Governor Godwin Obaseki’s appointment of a new accountant general through the Network of Edo Lawyers.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
They have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the account of the Edo State Government, alleging that the move was part of an effort to facilitate the withdrawal of significant public funds ahead of the governor’s departure from office.
The lawyers, led by Julius Ilenkhe, issued a statement accusing Obaseki of using the appointment of a new Accountant-General to access the remaining resources in the state’s bank accounts.
He stated, “Obaseki has also gone to collect all Edo State resources from agencies of government especially the revenue generating bodies in a last-minute looting spree.
“These monies belong to Edo state and not Obaseki. He tried to use supplementary budget, which the Speaker of Edo state turned down.
“Now he wants to clear the state accounts in all the banks by appointing a new Accountant General, since the former Accountant General was cooling off with EFCC over suspicious withdrawal of over N14 billion last week.”
The legal practitioners expressed frustration with the governor’s actions, accusing him of abusing his office for personal gain. They called for collective action to prevent further misuse of state resources, warning that one person’s greed could not be allowed to destroy the state.
Ilenkhe also criticized Obaseki’s lack of expenditure on transition processes, stating that the governor had no legitimate reason for withdrawing such large sums of money, other than personal enrichment.
The lawyers urged all security agencies, as well as the people of Edo State and Nigeria, to join forces in stopping what they described as an arbitrary looting of public funds.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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Ondo 2024:Nigerian Reacts After Video Of Large Crowd As Peter Obi Campaigns For Labour Party Candidate
After Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state, campaigned in Ondo state, a video of a sizable crowd was followed by a number of replies. to Monday, the video was posted to Peter Obi Media Center’s official X handle.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
This is coming few days to the governorship election in Ondo state.
According to report, the former governor of Anambra state visited Ondo state to campaign for the Labour Party, LP candidate, Dr Ayodele Festus Olorunfemi.
After sharing the video, Peter Obi Media Centre wrote on its page;
“Peter Obi is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and a major leader in the Labour Party, has arrived in Ondo State to support Dr. Ayodele Festus Olorunfemi ahead of the 2024 governorship election. Obi’s presence highlights the Labour Party’s commitment to securing the Ondo governorship seat and reflects the importance of this election in the party’s broader vision. Supporters gathered to welcome him, displaying enthusiasm and hope for the leadership that both Obi and Olorunfemi represent”.
However, after the post surfaced online, there were several reactions from social media users.
Kindly read a few comments from some of the people who shared their thoughts on the post below.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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Joe Biden is instructed to step down and appoint Kamala Harris as the first female president.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s communications director, Jamal Simmons, has urged President Joe Biden to resign so that Harris can become the country’s first female president. Simmons commended Biden for his administration during a conversation on CNN’s State of the Union, pointing out that he had kept a lot of his pledges. He maintained, nonetheless, that there was still one final pledge to serve as a transitional figure.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
According to Vanguard, Simmons suggested that Biden resign within the next 30 days, enabling Harris to ascend to the presidency.
Furthermore, Simmons believes it would pave the way for future women candidates to run without bearing the heavy weight of being the first woman president.
When questioned about Harris’ potential nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, Simmons reiterated his support for her to serve as president.
He argued that Biden has the power to fulfill this “last promise” and would make history by making Harris the 47th president of the United States.
The call comes amidst the aftermath of the recent U.S. presidential election, where Donald Trump defeated Harris, securing key swing states. Trump is set to be inaugurated as president in January 2025.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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According to Monday Okpebholo: Obaseki Has Escaped, Chased Everyone Out of Edo Government House, and Is on the Run
Obaseki’s departure comes days before Okpebholo is set to assume office on Tuesday, after which Obaseki will lose immunity from prosecution. Last week, Obaseki expressed concerns that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to detain him once his term concludes.
In the statement, Okpebholo accused Obaseki of abandoning his responsibilities and vacating the Edo State Government House before his official handover. “As of Friday, 8th of November, the whereabouts of Obaseki are unknown. He has chased everyone out of Edo State Government House. He has abandoned governance in the State, and he is on the run,” the statement read.
The governor-elect further alleged that Obaseki dismissed government staff before his departure. “He has escaped through the road out of Benin. He did not pass through the airport. If he is as popular as he claims, why did he not use the airport to escape? Instead, he hired a bus and disguised while escaping from Edo State,” Okpebholo stated, adding that these actions showed a lack of accountability and transparency.
Okpebholo also condemned Obaseki’s claims about the election process, asserting that the tribunal will validate his electoral victory. “Obaseki is still licking his wounds and refusing to accept reality,” Okpebholo said, warning that if Obaseki continues to make “baseless claims,” he will be legally accountable once his immunity ends.
“Obaseki will soon lose his immunity. If he continues with these baseless claims, he will face the law and be required to prove his allegations in court,” Okpebholo warned.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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