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Lalong’s ex-spokesman urges electorate to vote PDP candidate, Mutfwang
Former spokesman to Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau, Mark Longyen, has urged Plateau people to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, in Saturday’s governorship polls.
Longyen, who made the call in an interview with newsmen in Jos on Thursday, explained that, based on Mutfwang’s credibility, pedigree and merit, he stands shoulders above all his opponents.
According to him, Mutfwang is the only candidate, who truly understands what is called the Plateau Project/Heritage, as well as the modus operandi of achieving same with unparalleled passion.
He said Mutfwang is also a God-fearing man of peace, a committed grassroots cum community leader, shrewd administrator, and successful lawyer, hence the right man to succeed Lalong and right the wrongs of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Plateau State.
Longyen, who aspired for Senate in 2020 on APC platform in the by-election to replace the late Sen Ignatius Longjan, but later withdrew from the race, also urged the people to vote for all PDP House of Assembly candidates on Saturday.
The outspoken former media aide said, “Plateau State has been home for PDP since 1999, and it was only an error of judgment in 2015, which went against the zoning rotation of the governorship seat that gave APC the opportunity to grab power.
“Unfortunately, in APC’s eight years in power, like the Biblical prodigal son, it mismanaged its luck, squandered its fortunes and alienated many of its prominent members through imposition, impunity and nepotism, thereby, falling out of favour with Plateau people. The people have now given it a red card, a death sentence, like the Biblical fig tree, for failing to bear fruits in its due season.
“For instance, most of the hitherto prominent APC stalwarts like Chief Letep Dabang, Sen Victor Lar, Ex-Speaker Abok, Dr Patrick Dakum, Prof Emmanuel Garba, Prof CJ Dakas, Prof Sonni Tyoden, Chief Maichibi Vwarji, Chief Garba Pwul, SAN, Chief Amos Gizo, Chief Danyaro Sarpiya, Hon Henry Yunkwap, Rep Suleiman Kwande, Hon Isaac Kwallu, among many others, have either been pushed out or frozen within, which is reminiscent of what happened in 2015!
“In 2015, Plateau people rose in unison and rejected PDP/GNS because of the politics of imposition, impunity and nepotism, so if we don’t do same this Saturday, by voting out the APC and its governorship candidate, who was imposed at the expense of other more credible aspirants, then weare playing the Ostrich game of hypocrisy and double standards, and must apologize to ex-Gov Jang.”
Longyen said Saturday’s election is not strictly about political party but the people’s collective destiny and identity, the Plateau Project, Plateau Heritage, which cannot be taken for granted, stressing that “it is not business as usual.”
He said the recent suspicious visits to Jos by two top Northern APC stalwarts will prove fatal to APC’s fate, come Saturday, adding that,”Plateau needs a Mutfwang to steer it clear of Hegemons and clean up the Augean stable.”
The erudite multimedia journalist and political analyst said, ”With the PDP having clinched (almost) all the state’s three senate seats, and five out of eight Reps seats, the people have already spoken very loudly, noting that, Vox Populi, Vox Dei.
Predicting the outcome of the polls, he said, “From all indications based on objective analysis, the PDP candidate will win in 5 out of 6 LGAs in the Southern Zone, specifically, Quaan-Pan, Shendam, Mikang, Langtang North and Langtang South, except Wase for APC, for obvious reasons.
“Similarly, PDP will also win in 5 out of 6 LGAs in the Northern Zone, specifically, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Jos South, Jos East and Bassa, except Jos North for APC, for obvious reasons.
“In the Central Zone, barring any rigging, PDP will win in 2 out of 5 LGAs, that is, Mangu and Bokkos, leaving 2, that is Kanke and Kanam, for the APC, for obvious reasons, while in Pankshin LGA, which is a fierce battleground, APC, PDP and Labour Party will almost equally split the votes.”
He disclosed that Mutfwang has the best and most comprehensive developmental blueprint for Plateau, bordering on economy, mining, security, health, education, tourism, among others, that will rapidly transform the state in record time.
The former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity assured that “the incoming administration will be a Plateau Project Product, which, like never before, will change the people’s fortunes for good.”
“This will entail deliberately building bridges across all ethnic nationalities and religions to inspire trust among the people and reunite them, as well as executing policies and programs that would engender unprecedented cutting-edge developmental strides as contained in the blueprint,” he added.
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Ododo’s aide escapes assassination by whiskers, allege APC youth leader, Mohammed behind attempt
Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo’s Aide, Hon. Godfrey Adekoye, Senior Special Assistant on Youths Empowerment on Tuesday escaped an assassination attempt on his life by whiskers.
The aide of the Governor said the attack on his life happened at Lounge 1, a popular hospitality joint in Lokoja, added that the attackers followed him down to his house, unfortunately they met his absence.
In a statement he made available to CAPITAL POST in Lokoja, the aide to the Governor accused the Kogi State APC Youth Leader, Hon. Mohammed U Mohammed and one Abubakar Nasara Ola as behind his attack.
He said during the attack on him, Abubakar threatened to kill him, pointed a gun at him before the intervention of onlookers who saved him by chance.
The attackers destroyed and broke the windscreen of his vehicle, that is now parked in the custody of the Quick Response Squad.
Speaking on the attack, Hon. Godfrey said he has since reported the matter to the Quick Response Squad, an arm of the Nigerian Police, in Lokoja, said his life is in danger.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ayah, said he was making efforts to confirm the attack on the aide, could not be reached as at time of going to press.
A popular General Overseer of a new generation Church, Elijah has been arrested by the Octopus (C41) Strike Force unit of Rivers State Police Command for investigation over homosexual allegations.
It was gathered that a video of the Pastor was leaked indulging in the homosexual act to the police by a member of his church.
The member who alleged that the General Overseer attempted sleep with him against his will.
The member who revealed his name simply as Patrick now a complainant said, he wanted to play along after the General Overseer made sexual advancement and captured the nude video of pastor attempting to have carnal knowledge of him.
Armed with the intelligence report, the police traced the General Overseer who is from Rivers State to one of his relaxation spots in Port Harcourt and arrested him.
Sources revealed to our correspondent that the General Overseer has reportedly confessed to other numerous acts of homosexuality involving both male adults and minors within and outside Port Harcourt.
Public Relations Officer for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, adding that investigation was ongoing.
Against government ban on rallies and organised reception under whatever guise by Kogi State Government, constituents of the Central Senatorial District troop3d out enmasse to receive Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday in Okene.
According to the pictorials released by the Media office of Senator Natasha, creme-de-la creme could be seen waiting in a scorching sun, not minding the effect.
The massive turn out followed assurance from Senator Natasha ‘s media team that the lawmaker has arrived from overseas and would make it to Okene on Tuesday for Sallah celebrations with her constituents.
A statement obtained by CAPITAL POST in Lokoja on Tuesday, pointed out that the purported ban on rallies and the cancellation of the visit were mere rumours, hence, the embattled lawmaker would pay a visit her constituents.
Part of the statement read: “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central senatorial district will proceed as planned.
“Despite rumours circulating online, there has been no official announcement from our office regarding the cancellation of this visit.
“As the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan remains committed to engaging with her community and fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.
“Her dedication to the people of Kogi Central is unwavering, and she looks forward to celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents.
“We would like to assure the public that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure a successful and joyous event. We invite all members of the community to join us in marking this special occasion.”
On Monday, CAPITAL POST reported that Kogi State Government issued a statement which was signed bybthe Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo asserting security concerns, hence, the proposed homecoming of Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District should be put off.
He stressed that there security breaches in parts of Kohi West Senatorial District, thus the security was so volatile that Government cannot guarantee peace for now and abused that the proposed reception at Okene should be cancelled.
Also, Kogi State Police Command earlier on Tuesday issued a statement banning any rally within the State, stating that intelligence reports available to it indicated that crisis may spur.
The statement which was signed by Police Public Relation Officer, SP William Ovye Aya and made available to CAPITAL POST, stressed that intelligence reports was indicative of peace and the rally which was organised by Natasha’s constituents should be cancelled.
The statement said: “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State.
“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying.
“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.”
Constituents trooped out displaying placards demanding justice for Senator Natasha.
It was recalled that Natasha was suspended from the Senate for six months over breach of Senate Standing Orders.
The lawmaker also alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio was harassing her sexually.
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