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I’ll Never Join APC Again, Says Ortom

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5 years ago

May 15, 2019

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By Augustine Akhilomen

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has debunked reports circulate in the media that he’s making move to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ortom, who defected APC to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was re-elected for a second term during the March 9 governorship election.

However, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, the governor stated that he would remain a core member of PDP.

“Such unfounded insinuations have grown stronger since the governor’s visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

“The Benue electorate have also indicated clearly from the results of the last general elections that the PDP remains their preferred political party. Governor Ortom always stands with his people and this, he will continue to do.

“We wish to advise those spreading the rumour and misleading people to know that President Buhari is not an APC president. He is the president of the whole Nigeria across party divides. He is the Commander-in-Chief of the country’s armed forces and receives periodic briefings from state governors and other stakeholders.

“Governor Ortom’s visit to the Presidential Villa was therefore to discuss state matters particularly to give the president an update on the security situation in his state and the efforts the government is making to guarantee peace in all parts of the state as well as its borders with other states such as Taraba and Ebonyi.

“Politics is over. Now is time for governance to ensure that development gets to the people. We advise those making unfounded speculations and fanning embers of discord to allow Governor Ortom and President Buhari to synergise where possible and concentrate on strategising to ensure the security of lives and property as well as general welfare of the people,” the statement read.

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April 17, 2024

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment on Thursday.

The warrant was granted by Justice Emeka Nwite Wednesday afternoon at the instance of the EFCC.

This comes after a Kogi State High Court in a conflicting ruling restrained the EFCC from arresting, detaining or prosecuting the ex-governor.

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APC Faults Court Order, Insists Ganduje Remains Chairman

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12 hours ago

April 17, 2024

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the ex parte order affirming the suspension of the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje by a Kano State High Court is unenforceable.

The Ganduje ward executive of the party also passed a vote of confidence on the chairman in Abuja on Wednesday, April 17 during a solidarity visit to the former governor of Kano state in his office at APC headquarters.

The party described the order restraining Ganduje from further parading himself as the chairman of the party as a nullity.

The national legal adviser of the party, Prof. Abdulkarim Kana told newsmen on Wednesday, April 17, that the Kano order is not enforceable, insisting that it was obtained by fraud.

Kana said the ward executives would petition the National Judicial Council (NJC) to call the high court judge to order.

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Tinubu Applauds Dangote’s Diesel Price Slash

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April 17, 2024

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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Dangote Oil and Gas Limited on the reduction of the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel from N1650 to N1000 per litre, for a minimum of one million litres of the product.

The price review represents a 60 percent drop, this is expected to impact the prices of goods and services.

He gave the commendation on Wednesday in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.

President Tinubu also affirmed that Nigerians and domestic businesses are the nation’s means to expected economic prosperity of Nigeria.

He noted that the federal government’s 20 percent stake in Dangote Refinery and the partnerships between public and private entities are essential to advancing the overall well-being of the country.

It would be recalled that the Dangote Group recently reviewed downwards the price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing a discount of N30 per litre for an offtake of five million litres and above.

The President therefore called on Nigerians and businesses to prioritize the country while assuring them of a conducive, safe and secure environment to thrive.