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2019: Abdulrazaq Emerges Most Popular Politician In Kwara

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Kwara APC gober candidate, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has dethroned the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to become the most popular politician in Kwara State.
This revelation was contained in a survey conducted by Kwara Must Change (KMC), the leading pro-Democracy group in Kwara State.

Kwara Must Change (KMC) in a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Comrade Yusuf Olatunji, made public over the weekend announced that the Governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is now the most popular politician in Kwara State, dethroning the Senate President, Bukola Saraki who used to enjoy such status.

This development, the group said is an indication of is to be expected in the 2019 general election in the state.

Comrade Yusuf Olatunji noted that, the result of its survey conducted in the 16 local government areas of Kwara shows that, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is the most popular politician in Kwara State not just among the elites, but also among the masses of the state, ranging from market women, taxi drivers, okada riders as well as artisans.

Popularity, according to the Kwara Must Change is not based on reports on the pages of newspapers, but on the street and among the common people, which explains why KMC went on the street to sample the opinion of those that really matters.

‘’Kwara Must Change conducted this research among taxi drivers, okada and keke napep riders, market women, artisans and students of tertiary institutions and the result of the survey shows that Abdulrahman has a staggering 61% popularity rate, compared to his closest rival, Bukola Saraki, who has only 27%’’.

According to the group, other politicians who enjoyed considerable popularity include Chairman of Sobi F.M, Alhaji Lukman Mustapha, former Federal Character boss, Prof Abdulraheem Oba, PDP governorship candidate, Razak Atunwa, former APC governorship aspirant, Alhaji Shuaibu Yaman, AMB. Yahaya Seriki, APC senatorial aspirant, Comrade Musbau Esinrogunjo, Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed among others.

Kwara Must Change explained that, out of the 500 taxi drivers interviewed, more than 50% spoke highly positive of Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. A taxi driver was quoted as saying, ‘’there is no day the name Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is not mentioned and discussed inside his taxi by passengers and also at their park’’

Another taxi driver maintained that for him, he believes very strongly that Abdulrahman will easily emerge victorious in 2019 governorship election as his presence is felt in every home and in the heart of majority of the people.

Furthermore, Kwara Must Change also stated that, out of the 1000 okada and keke napep riders interviewed, more than 70% spoke highly favorable of Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.

Similarly in the markets, over 55% of the respondents believe Abdulrahman will become governor in 2019. The market women, while giving the assurances, most of the market women will also accompany their assurance with an arabic prayer ‘’insha Allah’’, which literally means ‘’by the grace of God’’.

While more than 65% of artisans gave Abdulrahman positive rating, only about 35% of students of tertiary institutions in the state are also positive.
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“Successive Governments Abandoned My Projects” — Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed regret over the abandonment of projects he initiated as governor of Bayelsa State after assuming office as Vice President in 2007.

Jonathan, who spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, said he had begun the construction of one five-star and two three-star hotels during his tenure as governor, but the projects were neglected by succeeding administrations.

He lamented that many state governments waste public funds because new leaders often refuse to continue with projects started by their predecessors.

Recalling his administration’s efforts to develop the hospitality sector, Jonathan said the idea was to promote tourism and attract international visitors to Bayelsa State.

“When I took over as governor, there were no quality hotels to accommodate guests. We awarded contracts for the Tower Hotel and two three-star hotels to encourage tourism and improve the local economy,” he said. “Unfortunately, when I left office, those projects were abandoned.”

The former president said the development hindered Bayelsa’s growth and deprived the state of opportunities to generate revenue and jobs through tourism and investment.

Governor Douye Diri, who also spoke at the event, commended the hotel’s owner, Dr. Harcourt Adukeh, for his vision and contribution to the state’s economic development, describing the project as a major boost to Bayelsa’s hospitality industry.

The newly inaugurated Best Western Plus Hotel, an affiliate of the global Best Western brand, features modern facilities and overlooks the scenic Oxbow Lake, positioning Yenagoa as an emerging destination for tourism and business in the Niger Delta.

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Cameroon Opposition Leader Declares Himself Winner Ahead of Official Results

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Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has proclaimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election — a daring move made days before the nation’s electoral body is set to announce official results.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Tchiroma stated that “our victory is clear and must be respected,” urging the government to “accept the truth of the ballot box” or risk “plunging the country into turmoil.” He further promised to release detailed regional results soon, insisting that “the people have spoken.”

Under Cameroonian law, only the Constitutional Council has the authority to announce final results. The government has repeatedly warned that any premature declaration of victory crosses a “red line.”

Tchiroma’s move draws parallels with the 2018 election, when opposition figure Maurice Kamto also declared himself winner against long-serving President Paul Biya before official tallies were released. Kamto was later detained, and his supporters’ protests were forcefully dispersed.

President Paul Biya, in power for 43 years and the world’s oldest sitting head of state, is seeking yet another term. Despite Biya’s dominance, Tchiroma — a former employment minister — has gained unexpected momentum among younger voters, making this one of Cameroon’s most competitive elections in decades.

As both sides share tally sheets and handwritten results on social media, each continues to claim victory — raising fears of possible post-election unrest in the Central African nation.

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Ex-Minister Nnaji Resigns to “Protect Integrity,” Denies Forgery Claims

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Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has stepped down from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, citing the need to safeguard his integrity and prevent distractions to the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Presidency confirmed Nnaji’s resignation on Tuesday, following heightened public scrutiny over allegations of certificate forgery and inconsistencies in his academic records.

In a statement released the same day, Nnaji said his decision came after “careful reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians.” He described the claims as part of a “sustained campaign of falsehood” that he believes is politically motivated, aimed at undermining both his character and office.

“These baseless allegations and media distortions have caused personal distress and begun to distract from the important work of the ministry and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

Nnaji emphasized that his resignation should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt, but rather as a personal choice to uphold due process and allow judicial proceedings to take their course.

“I cannot, in good conscience, allow these distractions to overshadow the noble objectives of the Tinubu administration,” he added, reaffirming his decades-long record of dedication and service.

Appointed in August 2023, Nnaji’s tenure ended amid investigations into alleged procurement irregularities and a public dispute with the Enugu State Government over the certificate forgery allegations.

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