“To us, the standard bearer of the Accord party, Adelabu, is a candidate to beat and he has the progressive ideology to make our state progress accordingly. Indeed, it is only by electing Adelabu, a former deputy Governor of the Central Bank, with vast experience in corporate governance and development, that our dear state can be saved from imminent collapse.” he added.
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Group Backs Adelabu, Slams Makinde, Folarin
A citizens’ group in Oyo State known as the League of Progressives for Good Governance, on Wednesday, criticized Governor Seyi Makinde and APC Teslim Folarin over the rising insecurity in the state.
During a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists press center in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the group’s General Secretary, Lekan Adeyemo, expressed concerns about the current state of security.
However, they also announced their endorsement of Bayo Adelabu of the Accord Party as their preferred candidate for the upcoming Saturday election.
Lekan Adeyemo, the group’s General Secretary, spoke on behalf of the League during the press conference.
The group said, “There is no gainsaying the fact that we are at a critical moment in the history of the state where, as a people, we must collectively reflect on the currently pitiable state of our dear state and come together to rescue it from the brink of precipice.
“It is nothing but an understatement that we are at trying times in the state, owing to bad governance as well as lack of vision and the requisite capacity to lead the state out of the doldrums.
“It is this unfortunate situation that has motivated us into coming out to alert our dear people of the state that we must not allow things to continue like this. We’ve got to make a choice through our votes this Saturday and it should be stated that the incumbent governor, Makinde, who is seeking reelection has nothing more to offer us in the state.
The group expressed concern that Oyo State has fallen behind in terms of development and has been overlooked in various developmental indices.
On APC, Adeyemo said, “It is unfortunate that such a character like Folarin with no known professional career other than politics could be thrown up to aspire to govern a state as politically sophisticated as the state which was once governed by such intellectual giants as late Bola Ige and Omololu Olunloyo, a world-acclaimed mathematician and first-class brain.
In the wake of the 2024 US presidential election, political endorsements have sparked controversy.
Kamala Harris received support from high-profile figures such as P. Diddy, Cardi B, Barack Obama, and Beyoncé, while Donald Trump gained endorsements from the Tate brothers, Elon Musk, and rapper Lil Wayne.
Some supporters of Trump celebrated the outcome, claiming that Americans chose “God over the devil,” with implications for a shift in cultural content, including less LGBTQ+ representation.
A twitter user reacting to the outcome said: “Kamala Harris was endorsed by the likes of P Diddy (Devil with horns), Cardi B (prostitute) , Barack Obama and Beyoncé (devil). Donald Trump was endorsed by the Tate Brothers, Elon Musk. And Lil Wayne. The People of America chose God over the devil. We gonna see less gay content”
Another user @BafanaSuprise posted pictures of Barrack obama, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris noted that”Biggest losers in history 😂😂. Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Kama Harris!
These three were forcing Men to be pregnant, they were forcing Children to transition. They were enforcing evil into this World!”
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@SLH2806 said: “America is ready to heal…. He is the man who will take us there. Thanks to all of you (his family). & to all those who helped raise his voice”
@gautam_adani said: “If there is one person on Earth who stands as the embodiment of unbreakable tenacity, unshakeable grit, relentless determination and the courage to stay true to his beliefs, it is Donald Trump. Fascinating to see America’s democracy empower its people and uphold the nation’s founding principles. Congratulations to the 47th POTUS-elect”
Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a stunning comeback, securing more than 270 Electoral College votes, with a victory in the key swing state of Wisconsin.
Despite legal troubles and controversies, including multiple criminal indictments, Trump prevailed by capitalising on voter concerns about the economy, immigration, and rising prices.
His campaign focused on addressing issues like inflation and crime, while presenting Kamala Harris as unable to manage these problems.
Trump’s victory was driven by strong support from rural, white, non-college-educated voters, Hispanics, and lower-income households. The win also saw Republicans gain a majority in the Senate, though control of the House remains uncertain.
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, known as Davido, is thrilled to have cast his vote in the ongoing US elections, marking his first time of participating in an American election.
Born in Atlanta, Davido shared his excitement about the milestone.
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Sharing a picture of himself shortly after casting his vote, the singer wrote, “First time voter !! ”
Earlier, he shared a post on X urging Americans to go out and cast their votes peacefully.
“Election Day yall be safe as you perform your constitutional rights ❤️,” he wrote.
However, he refrained from publicly endorsing any candidate.
The minors who were just released by the Federal Government for their involvement in the end bad governance protest have arrived at the presidential villa, where they will meet briefly with government officials.
Recall that the Federal Government dropped the treason charges levelled against them for their participation in the protest that was held across the country.
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However, a source within the presidency confirmed that the governors of Kano and Kaduna States are already on ground to receive the minors and thereafter hand them over to their respective families.
The source also noted that the meeting will commence by 2pm at the Auditorium in the State House.
Following the directive of the President, Bola Tinubu on Monday, the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, had early Tuesday morning, took over the case file and notified the Federal High Court in Abuja of his decision to discontinue the case against the protesters.
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