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2019: What Amaechi said in Enugu About APC and PDP

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The Director-General, All Progressives Congress, APC, National Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has described the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as a liar.

Amaechi spoke in Enugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium during the APC presidential campaign rally.
DAILY POST reports that former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani, had at the same event declared that President Muhammadu Buhari is of sound mind.

Amaechi at the rally urged Ndigbo to ignore Atiku’s promise of restructuring as it was meant to deceive the people.
According to him “I have told Ndigbo that the best way to get restructuring is if you get power. If any person is promising you restructuring, he is a liar. If Atiku tells you he will do one term he is lying. ‘Power dey sweet.’
“The only path to Igbo presidency is to vote Buhari. It is your turn by 2023, very other zone has taken a turn.” He promised Ndigbo that in the next Federal Executive Council meeting, a contract would be awarded for a railway project from Port-Harcourt to Markurdi.
Also speaking, the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole urged Ndigbo to vote for Buhari “to continue the good work he has started, the good works on the second Niger Bridge, the good work on the Southeast roads, among others.”
He described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as one without electoral value, stating that “Obasanjo never won any election in the Southwest; he has always rigged. It is only in Lagos that he was resisted. Those who are shouting robbers cannot divert out attention.”
He called on the people of the State to vote for all the party’s candidates, including the guber candidate in the State, Senator Ayogu Eze, National Assembly and those of State House of Assembly.
Earlier in his speech, Senator Eze assured President Buhari that he would get 90 percent votes in the State.

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Nigerian Army Lacks Equipment to Combat Boko Haram – Governor Zulum

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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised concerns over the Nigerian Army’s insufficient equipment in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents. According to him, the insurgents are now leveraging advanced technology, putting Nigerian soldiers at a disadvantage.

“Recently, I met with the Chief of Army Staff who revealed that the Army needs 32 drones to effectively combat the insurgency,” Zulum said. “Each drone costs about $5.5 million. We must pool resources to acquire them and prioritize national security.”

The governor also stressed the importance of transparent procurement processes. “We need to focus on direct, government-to-government procurement of military equipment, both hardware and software, to ensure value for money,” he said. “Contractors often fail to deliver when funds are handed over to them.”

Zulum called for unity and cooperation between the federal and state governments. “If we are truly committed, this insurgency can be ended in six months. We must not politicize security issues. The Federal Government must listen and act.”

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Tinubu’s Reforms Have Significantly Reduced Poverty in Northern Nigeria — Governor Uba Sani

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as transformative efforts that have led to a significant reduction in poverty across Northern Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region.

Speaking on the impact of federal government interventions under the current administration, Governor Sani noted that prior to President Tinubu’s tenure, poverty levels in the region were alarmingly high, with estimates ranging between 65 and 70 percent.

“Over the last two years, President Tinubu has initiated key reforms and strategic interventions that go far beyond short-term relief measures,” the governor stated. “We are not merely referring to palliatives — we are talking about deep, structural support that addresses the root causes of poverty.”

Governor Sani emphasized that no administration in recent memory has committed as robustly to agricultural development as that of President Tinubu. He highlighted various initiatives, including extensive fertilizer distribution, financial assistance to smallholder farmers, and large-scale monetary support allocated without political bias.

“These initiatives have not only boosted agricultural productivity but have also contributed to job creation, improved rural infrastructure, and the overall reduction of poverty in many communities,” he added.

The governor concluded by asserting that these targeted interventions are laying the groundwork for sustainable economic growth and social inclusion, especially in underserved and rural areas.

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Wike Urges PDP to Clarify Zoning Arrangement Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election

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Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be transparent with Nigerians regarding the zoning of its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on the party’s internal crisis and past decisions, Wike criticized the PDP for allegedly abandoning its established tradition of power rotation between the North and South. He recalled that in 2023, despite the understanding that once a particular region produces the party chairman, the other should produce the presidential candidate, some leaders chose to manipulate the process for selfish reasons.

“They refused to zone the presidency and allowed aspirants from the same region to emerge as both party chairman and presidential candidate,” he said. “We warned them then that ignoring zoning would have consequences, but they dismissed it with arrogance.”

Wike further questioned the party’s current stance as it heads into its national convention. He alleged that there are attempts to zone the party chairmanship to the South again, which, he believes, would be a strategic move to deny the South the presidential ticket in 2027.

“Why not come out now and declare that the South will produce the 2027 presidential candidate, especially since the South currently holds the national presidency?” he queried. “This continued game of political trickery will only lead to another disaster for the party.”

He urged PDP leaders to abandon what he described as political “smartness” and embrace openness and fairness. “Let Nigerians know where the party stands now. Don’t wait until it backfires again and start pointing fingers. I’m saying it clearly — I won’t support this kind of manipulation,” Wike warned.

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