₦airaland Forum

fergie001:
See this issue came up when Fayemi contested his election. The Appeal Court was straight up...that...the APC guidelines cannot stop a Minister from contesting because he is not employed in the Public Service of the Federation.

Ministers are Public Servants. The definition of political appointees is absent in both the Electoral Act & the Constitution but the definition of a Public Servant is there and a Minister is one.

On the issue of the appointees or not i.e. Electoral Act.....It didn't give them a specific day to resign. That will be a topic for another day.



Ministers are not employed in the Public or Civil Service, a Court has set that aside.

I blame the national assembly for this ambiguity. Where were all the legal minds in the National assembly when this act was crafted. They could have been more definitive in their choice of words. Na PUBLIC SERVANT dey cause problem so oooooo.

Tony4988:
How this post take make front page.

If you understand political history you'll know why.

AMGBoss:
OP, you're right. Both were under AD party before Omisore was removed as his deputy. Bisi Akande started retrenchment of workers in Osun state under AD which led to the death of many civil servants back then. Alleged Omisore to have killed Bola Ige. Bisi Akande is nothing but evil. If you don't know history, don't quote me. Enough for now.

U don old for d game.

fergie001:
The Party Constitution is subject to the provisions of the 1999 CFRN. Nothing the Party or President can do.

It is no ambush, I believed they should go but I have seen certain things that should keep them there. Are Ministers public servants?

Ministers are political appointees eventhough they serve public interest. That's the truth.

If the SC sustains that section, what will happen to their candidacy and the party assuming they win in the primaries?

fergie001:
Only the SC can settle this issue.



I think the Ministers are right not to resign.

Isn't that an ambush on the party? The party should disqualify them to play safe. So Buhari can not tell his ministers to resign like the governors have been doing in the states? Mtcheeew

cktheluckyman:
Continue to dream.You want an easy candidate to beat should Tinubu pick up the APC ticket

The outcome will be same irrespective of the candidate. The only thing that will change is the margin of victory.

Kendollar696:
What is the duty of the minister of labour...

Put a question mark at the end of your sentence and ask it again.

Unigrad:
With this news, prices of goods and services have greatly reduced.

Take your tears to the appropriate quarters

Topmaike007:
that's governor and his deputy awon omo Osun rere can testify

U don old for d game. Lol...... majority of kids here don't know what's up.

anonimi:
Should the common interest not be the Osun masses who deserve free education, water, government jobs, low cost houses etc?
Do you know what you are talking about
Or what is the work of politicians if not to serve the interest of the masses who give them power?

Take your tears to the appropriate quarters.

Ylink4sure:
You nailed it! Also,the forthcoming governorship election in Osun state.With Omisore onboard,Ife axis is secured in the governorship election. And with Omisore holding the strategic post of Secretary to APC as a party at the national secretariat,there can be nothing like any sudden "surprises" from Abuja

100%

Tareq1105:
Why didn't Amosun pay the debts he incurred before leaving the office?

Dapo is paying and he's not allowed to borrow.

Did Amosun conduct promotion exam? The one he conducted, did he pay before leaving?Dapo is paying backlog of promotion arrears now.

His problem is that he doesn't know how to generate revenue unlike Amosun.

Any government that doesn't know how to generate revenue has failed from the beginning. That in itself is a failure.

Government is a continuum. You inherit both benefits and liability, after all there are lots of benefits attached to the office he's currently enjoying.

Oyetola inherited far worse situation in Osun and he's quietly handling it. Let's stop this foolish defence of our leaders when they fall below expectations. I don't know why you keep blaming your predecessor for your failure and yet refuse to resign. Supporters of Buhari are still blaming jonathan today even in the face of complete incompetence of the incubent. Mtcheeew

For those who know Nigeria political history very well, seeing these two together truly confirms that politics is all about interest.

The common interest here is obviously Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Amosun did far better than this guy.

I won't be surprised if Wike picks the ticket ahead of Atiku. Atiku's undoing will be his pride. He's been behaving too big recently not reaching out enough to the delegates this time around. Wike has put in more work than him and he has the money to match him too.

As for APC presidential ticket, it's Tinubu no contest.

Now I see why saraki called him a mere commissioner.

Kendollar696:
Some people dey baffle me ooo
which one is "He's Begging " so you can't trust him. Do you think the vp can call for a meeting without his Boss. if he does, he will paint his boss as a bad person and not interested in solving the problem. And that will be a problem for him especially this time that all beast are looking for what to say. Until He becomes a President, all his powers are limited like a pond in chess board. At least He has spoken out. He has the nations interest at heart. Before you know, others aspirants will start over acting.

Tell us how the minister of labour has been calling his own meeting with ASUU.

sinkhole:
Pleading?
I don't think I am trusting this guy again o!
Why can't he call the ASUU and have a meeting with them and then advice Mr. President accordingly?

This is the best comment on this thread. Simple!

Joylove2324:
Osinbajo have a little or limited power on this ASUU issues but he still find a way to come in, this is the type if a leader we want. Delegates give us Osinbajo

So he found a way to come in and students are now back to school abi? Mtcheeew

Aonkuuse:
As a vice president, can't you intervene??

The matter just tire me.

ShobayoEmma:
Leaders don't beg, leaders act.

Unfortunately vice president can only act at the behest of the president.


God willing, the time of your acting is at hand, our dear in coming president.

And you think if he has a workable solution to the impasse it will be rejected by the president and ASUU? Mtcheeew

Nice one

Ekpoudom:
Honestly, you people have time. Once I see any headline on Nairaland and scroll to the bottom and find out it is OFFICIAL IPOB/UGM/ESN NEWSPAPER (VANGUARD), I don’t even bother reading.

Go and check all their previous ‘permutations’, it is always full of lies and always hatchet job to try to sow suspicion, create distrust, disunity and discord in the SouthWest. VANGUARD NEWSPAPER IS THE OFFICIAL IPOB/UGM/ESN MOUTHPIECE. It is even worse than Linda Ikeji’s blog.

Such a shame what this once credible newspaper has become.

Absolutely!

So presidential

princdebola201:
Stop reading after the junk permutation says osun is no longer in the hands of Asiwaju because of omisore Emergence

I stopped at that point too.

ChuksHills:
I don't know the people advising this man instead of him to join another party and actualize his ambition he is still in APC that is loyal to Ameachi. This same man refused to revalidate his membership card because the minister is in control. I wonder who he wants to contest the primary with. Confused man

Dem dey sell form give non members?

The disqualified ones will surely drag the party to court. Why not allow them to be defeated in the primaries. They were never going to win anyway.

MikoB:
WHY I WANT TO SERVE NIGERIA AS PRESIDENT - OSINBAJO

*Visits Edo, Delta States in continuation of meetings with APC delegates

*Osinbajo's credentials intimidating, co-contestants are shivering by now - Oba Of Benin

Giving his best in dedicated service to Nigeria’s progress and development is the utmost motivation to run for president, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Just as he emphasized his heartfelt desire to serve if given the ticket under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Osinbajo noted that the country needed more committed leaders ready to make sacrifices for the good of the people to ensure its further development.

The Vice President spoke on Thursday during his engagements with delegates and stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin, Edo State; and in Asaba, Delta State.

The VP’s trips to Edo and Delta States are in continuation of his nationwide engagements with APC delegates and stakeholders. The VP also paid courtesy calls to the palaces of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II; and the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien, where he officially informed the monarchs of his desire to run for president.

Just as it has been in every other state he has visited so far – Oyo, Ondo and Ogun, Prof Osinbajo received a rousing welcome from the people, including on the streets, supporters, cultural dancers, residents and very enthusiastic party delegates, who came out in numbers to declare their support for his candidacy.

On arrival in Benin, the Vice President was received at the airport by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, and other government officials; while he was received at the airport in Delta State by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, among other senior government officials.

The VP, who spoke passionately about the motivation to run for President, said "my purpose is to serve this country. When it comes to serving this country, it is the desire of my heart."

Thanking the APC delegates for their cooperation and support in the states, Prof. Osinbajo stated, “I am deeply grateful for all the support I have received, from this particular camp of our party, individually and collectively.”

Restating how the opportunities he was given by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve in government and undertake major assignments have prepared him ahead for the presidency, the VP noted that “the whole premise and objective of my running as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is to serve this nation; It is a matter of responsibility,” adding that there is no way “I could have become Vice President, if not by the special grace of God.

“We need leadership that is committed, truthful and who would make sacrifices for others. These are the types of leaders that would transform Nigeria."

“With the cooperation of everyone who is here, we can actually do things that will transform this nation… we will, indeed, transform this nation. Change involves people, and people placed at a particular area or in a position where they can really make a difference.”

Highlighting the essence of service for the greater good of the country, the VP noted that "in choosing the leader for our country, let's not be sentimental."

While responding to questions from delegates in both States, Prof. Osinbajo highlighted the efforts of the Buhari administration in improving the business environment through its Ease of Doing Business reforms over the past few years.

The VP also highlighted the impact of the Administration’s Social Investment Programmes; adding that he would also focus more on the development of youths and how technology could be deployed to improve the skills of young people; as well as education, health and agriculture, among other critical sectors to spur national development.

Earlier, the Oba of Benin, who warmly received the VP at his palace, prayed for the success of the VP's presidency project, extolling his qualities.

In his remarks, the revered monarch stated that other co-contestants on the platform of the ruling party (APC) and other political parties for the position to become Nigeria’s next President are shivering because of the intimidating dossier of the Vice President.

According to Oba Ewuare II, "Your Excellency, we have heard the reasons why you’re here today. We don’t have to over flog your credentials; they speak for themselves anywhere. I always admire your eloquence."

Continuing, the Oba said, "no doubt, your credentials; since you have come out to run for this great office, I think you are going to give a lot of problems to all the other contestants.

“There is no gainsaying that they all probably shivering where they are because of your credentials; coupled with your calmness, your humility and great respect for culture and being a true man of God, who has the fear of God in his heart."

“The monarch further noted that, "if we have politicians in the country that have the fear of God in their hearts, not just to go there to rape the treasury and oppress people, whether at the presidential level or gubernatorial level, I think the country will be better for it."

While urging politicians to always put the country first in all their engagements, the Oba assured the VP of continuous prayers from the Benin Kingdom for the actualisation of his desire.

"But what we see, Your Excellency, most of the time, is people rushing to be president, vice president, or governors, only to get there to enrich their pockets, to enrich themselves, leaving the electorates that put them there, hard and dry. This kind of thing should change. They should put the electorate first."

He also thanked President Buhari for setting the records straight on the issue of the artefacts returned to the Benin Kingdom, stating that the people remain indebted to him.

Giving his royal blessings to the aspiration of the Vice President, the Oba said, "as a man of God, if by the grace of God, you are the man, you have a whole lot on your shoulder to remove all these vices out of our society; make Nigeria a better place to live and a tourist destination in all spheres. We have great human and material resources in this country, and we can even see or discover a lot more.

"We want to stay here in Nigeria and enjoy the good things of life in Nigeria, not in Dubai, not in the United States and some other countries."

Similarly, in Asaba, the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, prayed for the success of Prof. Osinbajo in his desire to become the next President of Nigeria.

During his meetings with party stakeholders and APC delegates, the VP fielded questions on a variety of issues ranging from governance, security, economy and politics, among others.

Earlier on Wednesday evening, the Vice President had an Iftar dinner with State House Correspondents at his Aguda House residence, where he also discussed his 2023 Presidential bid.

Laolu Akande


It is the inner people that knew the full people that participate in meeting the delegates, Even though omo agege left early, the only apc reps member in delta state and agege's right hand man who is also one of the cordinators of osinbajo campaign group, honourable Francis Ejiroghene Waive, stayed and many others, I don't need to be telling you all these, because to me it sounds childish. I will not talk about other regions for PYO for now, but I have given you a clue on delta already.

Lol..... like I said before and you just confirmed that Omo Agege left early because I didn't see him in the clip I watched. So that you know I know what I'm saying. The VP didn't get any assurances from Edo and Delta states.





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2023: Delta APC pledges support for Amaechi
By Rapheal 13 hours Ago


Minister of Transport and Presidential Aspirant, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has taken his consultations for the 2023 Presidential primary to Delta State where the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State declared total support for his candidacy. Amaechi who met with the leadership of the APC and delegates in Asaba, Friday, urged delegates to vote for him for his competence and not just because he is from the South South. He also paid a visit to the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien.



Speaking to the delegates, Amaechi said, “There are two essential elements that takes people to power, governance and infrastructure. If you combine this two, you create an economy. I am ready for you to run a referendum on my past activities. Governor for eight years, speaker for eight years, and Minister for seven years. Let anybody who says Amaechi should not be President ask ‘what is his capacity?’ As Minister for Transport, I was on this track, Warri-Itakpe rail line. When we came, there were bushes and trees on the track. And knowing that South South is part of Nigeria, I got the President to approve money, it wasn’t a loan, it was funded from the budget. Today, you can travel from Itakpe to Warri, Warri to Itakpe and then to Abuja.

“As Minister, I don’t think the Nigerian people will say I’m an absentee minister. I’m a Minister that is present almost all the time, because I know what it is to deliver to the people. I have that capacity to deliver. Vote for me because I have the capacity to turn Nigeria around, and when I get there, please hold me accountable.”

Earlier, the Chairman, Delta State APC, Omeni Sobotie thanked Amaechi for being instrumental to the resolution of all issues within the APC in Delta State and bringing them back together as one, adding that the party is going into the primaries as a united front.

“In our midst is a man who has the courage of a lion. When you have courage, you are in the majority. But for your courage sir, the South South would have been put to shame. We stand with you, we stand behind you. We have 88 statutory delegates here, by the time we add the adhoc delegates it will be 161. We want to assure you that all the votes will be cast in your favour,” the chairman said.

MikoB:
What kind of childish play was that, I should post a picture of omo agege, if you don't believe he was with the the VP in Delta state, no problem naw.

Delta state is more of amaechi except something changes before May 30th. There's nothing childish in seeking for a proof. I just told you I didn't see him in the clip I watched.

Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has picked up his governorship form signalling another round of political hostility with his former boss who has since endorsed oil and gas mogul Mr Tonye Cole as his preferred candidate for the race.

MikoB:
He did not need to meet Oshiomhole and ize inyamu, in politics you can't have 100% on your side, moreover he meet other powerful stakeholders, 1 former governor, 2 former deputy governors, and many honourables also apc state chairman, and all local govt apc chairmen in edo, at delta state, ovie omo agege stood by him all through and every other important apc guys in Delta state.

Post a picture of Omo Agege with Osinbajo in Delta state. I watched it and didn't see Omo Agege.

As for Edo State just forget about it. Oshiomhole owns and controls the state structure. Like I said before the VP will be received but nothing for am.

MikoB:
Don't worry then, since tinubu will have 100% delegates votes in lagos and osun,that means you should just go and sleep and tell tinubu to sleep also, he has won already,yeye dey smell. Moreover, I have not yet done other analysis outside the SW I have my reason for that, subsquently, I will do that, I only gave the VP ogun and oyo in the South West and gave tinubu osun and lagos to tinubu, while ekiti and ondo are swings states depending on the circumstances there, I have done this analysis over three months ago, even before you people start seeing the signs in ogun and oyo recently I remember you all gave tinubu clean sweep all across the SW then. Anyway,time is a gentleman.

Of course Tinubu is already the candidate of the APC. We're just waiting for PDP to bring their candidate.