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JUST IN: Edo Assembly rejects Obaseki’s request for supplementary budget
The Edo State House of Assembly has turned down a request from the out-going Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for the approval of another supplementary budget barely two weeks to his exit, and the fourth since January, 2024.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The House, headed by the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, has approved three supplementary budgets since January 2024, with the third amounting to N450 billion on the eve of the September 21, 2024 governorship election.
The latest request, which was turned down on Monday, Obaseki noted, was for him to provide money for the in-coming Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to use in settling down to the business of governance.
However, a group, Centre for Good Governance and Public Safety, has described the supplementary budgets as fraudulent and abuse of power in a conspiracy between the legislature and executive arms of government.
While calling on Obaseki to protect public properties from looters since he is still the Governor and Chief Executive of the State, the Centre challenged him to prove that he was not culpable in the looting of government properties by his agents.
The Centre, in a statement, said the increasing trend of public officers, including security agencies looting government properties when one government is transiting to another, has become a great concern to the nation’s democracy.
The statement signed by Solomon Igiehon, noted that public servants and politicians have continuously been looting government property in Edo State under the watch of Obaseki, who has consistently claimed that he is the Governor of the state until November 12, 2024, when he hands over power to the Governor-Elect, Senator Okpebholo.
Giving details of the pilfering of property in Edo State, Igiehon narrated how some political elements went to a street in New Benin and uprooted solar street light poles and solar panels that were already installed by the Governor Obaseki administration.
In another development, some agents of the government were also recorded removing a brand new 500KVA generator from the premises of the Edo state Geographical Information Service along Sapele Road, Benin.
Igiehon also stated that a lady has been caught removing new television sets, fridges, and a brand new Hilux from the premises of the Nigerian Observer newspaper at the Victor Uwaifo Hub.
The Governor’s silence, the Centre noted, is shocking.
“This is a man who was feared and dreaded by public service who they have called Iron Bender in the past 7 years.
“It is either the Governor was culpable or he has abandoned governance. We are, therefore, calling on the police, the DSS, and EFCC to clamp down on those looting properties of Edo State government in such bold display.
“The Transition Committeee under Dr. Pius Odubu should also petition the security agency because these properties were purchased with Edo State resources.
“The people of the state should volunteer more information on those that have looted government properties in the state to serve as deterrent to others,” the statement further noted.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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