Obasanjo Is Backing Peter Obi For President – Akin Osuntokun

 Akin Osuntokun, the new Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party's Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is backing Peter Obi for president in 2023.

Osuntokun, who was a former political adviser to Obasanjo, stated this on Wednesday while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme, monitored by Inform Nigeria.

Osuntokun when asked if Obasanjo is “fully backing” Obi’s presidential campaign, he responded “Yes!” in an assertive tone.

He said that Obasanjo is a father figure to him and former DG of Labour Party, Doyin Okupe and not an ally,” when asked of their close relationship with the former president.

When asked if his appointment as the new DG was based on the recommendation of Obasanjo, Osuntokun said: “You’ll have to ask the presidential candidate, my principal, whether it was an Obasanjo slot and that was how the position was filled.”

He continued: “Don’t forget that I was the immediate zonal coordinator of the campaign in South-West, so this is essentially an elevation.

“It is not that I’m just joining the campaign organisation, but if you say that it’s Obasanjo’s slot, people have different perceptions and you’re at liberty to say so.

“Forget about who recommended me or whether I’m filling the slot of somebody, that is not an issue.

“It’s my capacity and competence to do the job that matters most.

“If Obasanjo recommends a very competent person who will lead the party to victory, why should I have any issues with that. For me, it’s a non-issue.”

Osuntokun said he is no longer a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but now a Labour Party member.

He said: “There is a sense of deja vu. When I was appointed the director of publicity by President Obasanjo in 2022, I was not a member of PDP.

“But once I assume the office, then of course effectively, I’ve become a member of the Labour Party. So, to that extent, I’m a member.”

Before Osuntokun appointment as the DG, he was the Zonal Coordinator (South) of the campaign council.

He was a former managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and served as the director of publicity for the 2003 presidential campaign of the PDP for Obasanjo.

He was also the campaign coordinator for the 2011 presidential campaign of the PDP for Goodluck Jonathan.

Lagos Police PRO Shares Photo Of Officer Who Shot Lawyer, Bolanle Dead

 The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has shared the photo of ASP Dambri Vandi, the officer who allegedly shot dead Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, at Ajah roundabout on Christmas day, December 25, IGBERETV reports.

He posted the photo on his Twitter page and wrote;

"The investigation report was earlier today forwarded to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for further necessary action."

National Assembly Passes ₦‎21.8 Trillion 2023 Budget

 

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the sum of N21.827,188,747,391 as federal government appropriation for the 2023 fiscal year.

The House in a supplementary Order Paper read by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila also passed the 2023 finance bill, as well as the supplementary budget for 2022.

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The National Assembly has passed the 2023 appropriation bill at N21.83 trillion.

This shows an increase of N1.32 trillion from the N20.51 trillion budget proposal of President Muhammadu Buhari.

A breakdown of the budget indicates an allocation of N967.5 billion for statutory transfers, N6.6 trillion for debt servicing, N8.3 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and N5.9 trillion for capital expenditure.

Lagos Versus Anambra Under Tinubu And Obi; A Comparative Analysis

 Comparing development in Lagos to Anambra is not just silly but an insult to Lagos State. This is because;

1. Lagos has been in existence for centuries while Anambra came into existence in 1996

2. Lagos had been developed long before independence

3. Lagos was the capital of Nigeria for so many decades. The colonial masters even lived and used Lagos as capital. Anambra is just a baby. It has never been the capital of Nigeria before. Lagos should not even be compared to Abuja not to talk of Anambra or any other state in Nigeria. 

At this point, it is crystal clear why comparing the development of Lagos to that of Anambra is not just infantile but insensible. The sensible comparison to do, is to compare the tenures of Peter Obi and Tinubu. They were both governors and both spent 8yrs on that saddle

Comparison of Peter Obi & Tinubu as governors. If not that Lagos is being mismanaged by a godfather & his gang, it should be competing with Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Paris etc not Anambra.

Financial Management: Peter Obi didn't borrow. He didn't leave any debt. Rather, he left a 75B savings.
Tinubu left a debt of 250B despite humongous IGR generated every month

Education: Peter Obi moved his state from 36th to 1st position in Nigeria. Tinubu couldn't achieve such feat as governor

Corruption: Peter Obi didn't steal a dime as governor. But for Tinubu, everybody knows his story when it comes to corruption. He is still ripping his state even though he is no longer in power

SDG: PO was ranked as the best governor on SDGs implementation in Nigeria

Award of Excellence: Peter Obi was nominated as the best Governor in Nigeria. This was due to his outstanding performance in office. Tinubu never got such award till date

Portable Arrives On Stage In A Coffin For His Performance

 Portable arrives on stage in a coffin for his performance last night   

What I Noticed On Lagos-ibadan Expressway

I shuttle between Ibadan, Abeokuta and Lagos often. I'm mostly on that expressway but for a while now I've been stuck in Ibadan cuz of the numerous evil news about the Fulani herdsman menace on that highway.

Just before this December I read on the news some AIG visited this very same highway and together with Seyi Makinde the governor of Oyo state, I remember they promised that the road will become safer and there should be no panicking or fear and that people should go about their journey as it would become just as before where everyone can travel safely using the expressway.

Hehe. Yesterday was my favourite cousin introduction at Abeokuta and I had no choice than to be there.

I took a public bus (not that I have a car though but I can always get one when the need arise) off to Abeokuta and on my way what I saw makes me wanna go to every SW government house and say a very big thank you to all our governors.

There are bunch of Amotekun stations, Police, Army. Almost at every where till the end of Oyo state axis and then when you get to the Ogun state axis, you will see the OP Mesa patrolling the whole expressway.

The Ibadan axis has actually been the hotspot for the criminals actually but almost everywhere on the road you will see Amotekuns station even 12 am I was still on the road yesterday travelling safely with peace of mind seeing the huge security on that expressway.

This is Akeredolus biggest achievement so far in governance as the chairman of the SWGF. I couldn't help but be once again glad and proud to be South Westerner yesterday when I saw Amotekuns stations all over the place.

What I found amazing the most yesterday was if your car/vehicle get broken, you'd be surprised at the speed the OP Mesas and Amotekuns would get to you to stay with you while you fix it. Damn. They will stay right there with you protecting you untill your car can move again. Na. This is all that I ever pray for.

I'm so proud of SW governors for Amotekun. God bless them so much. Tonim God bless you and yours too. Thanks for all the love you have for Yorubaland.

Yorubaland will sure take its place God willing.

I Prepared Lunch For Me And My Wife Just 120naira

 This is my wife’s favorite meal. She eats it a lot when she is pregnant.

Sometimes she will even wake me up at midnight to prepare it for her. Women!

Garri. 1 cup - 50 naira
Palm oil. 50 naira (I didn’t use all)
Onion. 20naira 
We had salt, maggi and fresh pepper at home.

Simple recipe:Add garri to a clean bowl

Add onions and fresh pepper. Add salt and seasoning to your taste

Add palm oil and mix thoroughly till its well combined