Sanwo-olu Will Win But The Future Is Open To You.– Oba Of Lagos To Rhodes-vivour

 Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu on Thursday commended the Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, for coming out to contest because he has every right to do so.

However, the monarch empathically said that his support is for Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who he projects to win the election on Saturday, March 18.

Speaking during the visit of the LP candidate to the monarch’s palace, Akiolu, who prayed for Rhodes-Vivour and wish him well in his future endeavours, maintained that there was nothing wrong with Rhodes-Vivour vying.

The monarch said that he has a bright future but this election is not for him to win.

“Please, don’t relent after this contest but I am fully behind Sanwo-Olu,” he told Rhodes-Vivour.

Akiolu commended Sanwo-Olu for the many giant strides he has recorded as governor, noting he became governor as the most difficult time in the state.

“I am not an hero worshipper and gossiper. For Gbadebo, the future is open to you. God will not kill you, there is nothing wrong in you contesting. All of those contesting are my children.

“I pray by the authority in this palace, God should help us to turn the state better. There is no way I can hate the igbos because they are among my best friend.”

The monarch doused the fears expressed by some residents that there would be violence during the election.

He added: “By the grace of God, there would be no trouble. All the false prophets, I am just looking at them. Everything is in the hands of God and within six months of Tinubu, there would be glaring progress.”

Akiolu implored all residents of the state to come out to vote and be peaceful in performing their rights.

He also noted that the majority of politicians are after personal benefits and not after improving society or serving the people.

Leadership Is Not By Force, Don't Kill People Before Leading Them - Jonathan

 Nigeria's former President, Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian politicians ahead of Saturday's governorship and house of assembly election, IGBERETV reports.

Speaking on Thursday, March 16, at Sampou community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State shortly after paying a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri who lost his father, Pa Abraham Diri, Jonathan admonished politicians against do-or-die politics, saying those who aspire to rule should not force themselves on the people.

Jonathan said; 

“Leadership is not by force. It is about serving the people. So, if you want to lead the people, you cannot kill them before you lead them.

“In Bayelsa, the challenges will be minimal because we do not have governorship election on Saturday. But I urge our people to conduct themselves well.”

I Will Win In Court" - Peter Obi Says When Asked If He Will Contest In 2027

 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has stated that he will "win” in court after his opponent, the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner of the just concluded Presidential elections by INEC, IGBERETV reports.

While being interviewed on Channels TV on Thursday morning, Obi was asked by the TV host if he will contest again in 2027, if he is unable to prove in court that he allegedly won the election. The former Anambra governor replied saying he will win in court as he trusts the judiciary.

Thugs Invade APC Pre-Election Meeting In Ibadan, Kill 3 Members

 Thugs, on Thursday, disrupted an All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting at Ile-Tuntun area of Ibadan South East local government, killing three people and destroying vehicles and other properties.

Many APC supporters were reportedly attacked. The party’s assembly candidate in constituency 2, Wariths Alawuje, was at the meeting venue during the attack, but he escaped.

Wariths confirmed the incident through a telephone call and promised to update on further developments.

He said: “We were in a meeting with party executives when we heard members of (party name withheld) walking towards our office. Our people waited, for them to go. Not long after, we saw a top member of the party whispering to another and the next thing, we started hearing gunshots and before we could say jack, many of our people had been injured, cars had been damaged while nearby houses were not spared. Some persons were also killed.”

Adewale Osifeso, Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo, could not be reached for comments as of the time of filing this report as he neither answered calls nor responded to messages.

There have been concerns about violence in Saturday’s elections based on the trend in the February 25 Presidential Poll.

Oyo is one of the states where the incumbent governor is seeking reelection.

GRV Condemns Attack On Olumide Oworu And His Campaign Team; Calls Out Sanwo-Olu

 GRV Condemns Attack On Olumide Oworu And His Campaign Team; Calls Out Sanwo-Olu

Labour Party's gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has condemned the attack on Labour Party's Lagos House of Assembly candidate, Olumide Oworu and his campaign team, IGBERETV reports.

Olumide Oworu stated on his Twitter handle that he and members of his team were attacked while campaigning in Surulere on Tuesday 14th March.

Taking to his Twitter handle, GRV wrote;

"I strongly condemn the attacks on Olumide and his team. I have repeatedly called on Governor 
@jidesanwoolu
to call his supporters to order. I take his silence to mean he approves the violence. 

Make no mistake, we will win on Saturday, and the perpetrators of this violence will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”

Picture Of Olumide Oworu's Attack Is Fake

 Pictures of Attacks on Olumide is Fake: Check the Date.

Edited by nlfpmod: Though Olumide confirmed that he was attacked but the photo used is fake; it's from a movie set shared on his Instagram page in October 2022. Some mischievous people went to his page and lifted it.

Stay At Home If You Won’t Vote APC" – MC Oluomo Warns Igbos In Lagos State

 The Lagos State Parks Management Committee Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has warned Igbos in the state ahead of this Saturday’s governorship election.

MC Oluomo, addressing supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in a viral video, threatened Igbos who will not vote for the party to stay at home.

“We have begged them. If they don’t want to vote for us, it is not a fight. Tell them, mama Chukwudi, if you don’t want to vote for us, sit down at home. Sit down at home,” he said.

His threat comes after Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, won in Lagos state during the presidential poll on February 25.

Obi’s unprecedented victory has positioned LP’s candidate in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as a major challenger to incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC.