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Ohanaeze faction knocks Obi over endorsement of protest
Guardian NigeriaJul 31, 2024 5:04 AM
Peter Obi
Peter Obi
• Igbo elders: We’re not protesting, mourning our leaders’ passing
• Ohanaeze skips Igbo Day celebration to honour Iwuanyanwu


A faction of the apex pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has carpeted the endorsement of August 1-10 planned hunger protests in Nigeria by the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In a statement on Tuesday by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, entitled: ‘Nationwide Protests: Obi’s Support Puts Ndigbo in Danger,’ the group said Obi’s decision to support the protests, especially in the presence of Governor Alex Otti, has put the Ndigbo at risk, “and has the potential to jeopardise the safety and investments of our people across the country.”

It added: “While Obi has the constitutional right to express his support for the protests, his actions have far-reaching implications that cannot be ignored. By aligning himself with the protests against President Tinubu, Obi has inadvertently sent a message that the leaders of the LP are united in their stance against the current administration. This move is not only an affront to Ndigbo, but also puts our community in a vulnerable position.


“Obi’s endorsement goes against the earlier decisions of Ndigbo to abstain from participating in the protests. We have concerns about the potential hijacking of the protests by criminal elements, in view of the security challenges facing the Southeast region. Therefore, Ohanaeze holds Obi responsible for any loss of life or investments belonging to Igbo in the North and Southwest during the protests.”

Also, the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has distanced itself from the proposed protest, stating that the Southeast will not participate in any demonstration. During a press briefing in Abuja, Chief (Dr.) Simon Okeke and Prof. Charles Nwekeakwu, Chairman and Secretary of the Forum, respectively, urged all Nigerians to work towards a prosperous, just, and equitable society.

They emphasised that the Igbo people are mourning the loss of their illustrious sons and leaders, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ferdinand Agu, and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, and will not be distracted by the proposed national protest.

Meanwhile, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has announced it is skipping this year’s Igbo Day celebration in honour of its late President-General, Iwuanyanwu. Ohanaeze observes September 29 each year as Igbo day.

Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Okey Emuchay, who disclosed the cancellation after an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the organisation and opening of register for the late elder statesman at Ohanaeze’s national secretariat, Enugu, explained that the decision was part of efforts to honour and respect Iwuanyanwu.

Emuchay, who signed the register on behalf of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, called on its chapters in Nigeria and abroad to open condolence registers for the late icon. Iwuanyanwu died last week after a brief illness.

Chinkoalhaji34:
Nonsense!

Just another excuse to back down.

Where's the resilience?

Nigerian students are smarter than your biafra propaganda

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Nice move... I hope Dangote Refinery will sell back to us in Naira. ...I'm sure he will

BREAKING: Tinubu directs NNPC to sell crude to Dangote Refinery in Naira

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira.

The special adviser to the president on information and publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Monday, July 29.

Recall on July 18, Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said local refineries, including the Dangote refinery, produce inferior products compared to the ones imported into the country.

Dangote denied the allegation by testing diesel from his refinery on July 20 when federal lawmakers visited the plant.

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The billionaire, who alleged international oil companies (IOC) are not supplying crude oil to his refiner, also called for a probe into the allegations made by the NMDPRA.

On July 22, the lawmakers launched investigations into Ahmed’s claim.


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They said allegations that the IOCs in Nigeria are frustrating the survival of the Dangote refinery will also be probed.

Onanuga, who announced President Tinubu’s directive, stated that the move, which is to ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, was adopted by the Federal Executive Council today.

He said: “To ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, the Federal Executive Council today adopted a proposal by President Tinubu to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira.


“Dangote Refinery at the moment requires 15 cargoes of crude, at a cost of $13.5 billion yearly. NNPC has committed to supply four.

“But the FEC has approved that the 450,000 barrels meant for domestic consumption be offered in Naira to Nigerian refineries, using the Dangote refinery as a pilot. The exchange rate will be fixed for the duration of this transaction.

“Afreximbank and other settlement banks in Nigeria will facilitate the trade between Dangote and NNPC Limited. The game-changing intervention will eliminate the need for international letters of credit. It will also save the country billions of dollars used in importing refined fuel.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-tinubu-directs-nnc-to-sell-crude-to-dangote-refinery-in-naira/

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Igbo group lauds Tinubu, Kalu, other lawmakers over assent to SEDC Bill
AUTHORITY NEWS PAPERJul 28, 2024 8:08 PM

A group under the auspices of Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide, a non-governmental organisation, has applauded the President and Commander- in -Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu for signing a Bill establishing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) into law.

The group also congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and other federal lawmakers who sponsored the Bill for their efforts in ensuring that the Bill was passed by the National Assembly.

A statement signed by the president of the group, Amb Lois Jonathan and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the group noted that the establishment of the Commission shows President Tinubu’s commitment to an inclusive development of the South East.
The statement in part reads:

“We also congratulate other South East House of Representatives Members as well as Senators who co-sponsored the Bill for its passage into law.

“We thank the President and Commander -in -Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for assenting to this landmark legislation.

“The establishment of the Commission shows President Tinubu’s commitment to an inclusive development of the South East.

“It shows genuine commitment towards addressing not only the insecurity in the region, but also the infrastructural decay which had hitherto plagued the region.

“We appreciate President Tinubu for showing again his commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria where no region is left behind.


“We laud the Deputy Speaker for his exemplary leadership and commitment towards the development of the South East.

“This was first manifested in the launch and implementation of the Peace in the South East Project (PISE-P) and now the enactment of the law establishing a Commission charged with overseeing the holistic growth and development , , the region.

“We also express appreciation to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon.
Tajudeen Abbas and members of the National Assembly for their support, which significantly contributed to its success.

“We applaud this significant milestone in the journey towards ensuring a fair and equitable society to Nigerians.” It concludes.

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theroundtable.com.ngJul 28, 2024 6:00 PM
Northern State Hold Solidarity Rally for President Tinubu Amid Rising Concerns

Yobe people in solidarity rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Although there is tension in the country following concerns about the planned nationwide protest, some residents of Yobe State who are believed to be satisfied with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have staged a solidarity rally for his support in Damaturu, the state capital.

The residents of the state, mainly youths, trooped out in their thousands on Sunday to register their support for the administration of President Tinubu.

The rally was organized to express the people's satisfaction and display gratitude toward some of the decisions taken by President Tinubu-led Federal Government of Nigeria.
Among the decisions taken by the Federal Government which was said to have triggered the solidarity rally was the recent autonomy granted to all the 774 local government areas in the country by a judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in a case instituted by Tinubu's Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

Also, the people of the state revealed that their age-long demand from the Federal Government of Nigeria has been met by President Tinubu's decision to establish the Ministry of Livestock Development.

Yobe people also cited the recent establishment of the Northwest Development Commission as another glorious decision taken by President Tinubu-led administration that necessity their solidarity rally for his administration.

The solidarity rally came amidst tension surrounding a planned nationwide protest which was being triggered by economic challenges facing the country as a result 9f the various economic reform policies of President Tinubu.
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Dangote needs to realise time has changed

He need to trade with the Yorubas more...lithium

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Hardship: Nigerian students suspend planned nationwide protest, cite reasons
WithinnigeriaJul 27, 2024 7:17 PM
...embrace dialogue with government

Joint national leadership made consultations with stakeholders, government officials and well-meaning Nigerians
Say engagements and consultations would continue with the Government, Stakeholders
The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), and the National Association Nigerian of College of Education Students (NANCES) on Saturday suspended their planned protest.

WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that the trio had earlier declared National Day of Protest for Nigerian Students starting from Monday, July 29th, 2024, over the failure of the Federal Government to address the hardships being faced by Nigerian students amidst the current economic crisis.

However, in a new swift, the students’ leadership have suspended and postponed the planned protest.

The latest decision was conveyed in a statement on Saturday and jointly signed by Comrade Obaji Marshal National President, NAUS; Amb. Shuaib Ishaka Yahaya, Senate President, NAUS; Comrade Ridwan Opeyemi Munirudeen, National President, NAPS; Comrade Adeniji Boluwaji Temitope, Senate President, NAPS; Amb. Comrade Eegunjobi Samuel Oluwaseun National President, NANCES; and Sen. Kur Isaac Ushahemba, Senate President, NANCES.

Citing reason for the postponement, the students’ body said the Joint national leadership have made consultations with stakeholders, government officials and well-meaning Nigerians, adding that the consultations offered assurances of quick action to their demands.

Furthermore, the students’ body noted that due to the proposed national protest in August by several bodies and with the concerns expressed by security agencies from their consultations, it will be dangerous to embark on protest in such critical moment.

The statement reads partly: “You will recall that a few days ago, the Joint National leadership , informed the public of our decision to embark on an organised protest and peaceful demonstration, aimed at drawing the attention of the government to the economic hardship and high/rising cost of living in the country, which is most felt by Students and youths of the country.

“We are aware of our rights as enshrined in the 1999 constitution (as amended), and have chosen to proceed towards exercising them very shortly.


“The present economic quagmire occasioned by the rising cost of living, hike in cost of commodities , hike in petroleum price, hike in electricity tarriff, insecurity, poor funding of our institutions which presently affects more than 80% of the population in the country, is felt most by young Nigerians studying for various academic qualifications across tertiary institutions.”

“Furthermore, the inability of federal, state and local governments to provide adequate immediate and long-term palliatives, especially for Nigerian Students, to cushion the effect of the high cost of living, is rather disappointing and also raises the alarm of the student movement in the country, of a seeming lack of initiatives and ideas on the most effective approach to sustainable economic recovery and growth.”

“However, the Joint national leadership has been inundated with calls which have led to marathon consultations with stakeholders, government officials and well-meaning Nigerians on the issue of our proposed protest action.

“It will also interest you to know that these consultations have offered assurances of quick action to the demands made:

“Similarly, the Joint Leadership takes into cognizance of the fact that there is a planned national protest in August, and with the concerns expressed by security agencies from consultations, it will be Dangerous Leading a Protest in a Critical Moment like this, as it can be hijacked and since the Joint Leadership is the only known body protesting all Damages might fall on us, the National Joint Leadership hereby postpones its planned protest.

“This postponement also comes with a dissociation of the Associations with the 10days Protest being organised, with a call for all the Tertiary To Stay Away From The Protest.

“For emphasis, the joint Leadership calls off its protest, and postpones it till further notice, while engagements and consultations would continue with the Government, Stakeholders and the Association.

PresidObi:
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They are very correct, Tinubu is doing well since February this year.

No protests, the north have pulled out too, let's see if the West can brave it and protest alone.

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,monopoly as usual

“Tinubu Can’t Do It”: APC Reacts to 1 Demand of Hunger Protest Organisers
thetalk.ngJul 27, 2024 10:44 AM
The APC has said that the demand of the planned hunger protests’ organisers that President Bola Tinubu should scrap the 1999 constitution cannot be met
Ajibola Bashiru, the APC national secretary, said that President Tinubu swore to protect the constitution and that he alone
According to Bashiru, it was even the 1999 constitution that allowed the protest organisers to stage agitation and changing it will require the efforts of the National and State Assemblies
FCT, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the hunger protest organisers’ demand that President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 constitution.

According to APC, after its meeting with state chairmen across the country on Friday, July 26, the organisers’ demand is a “tall order” that President Tinubu cannot carry out.

The ruling APC has rejected the demand of the hunger protests organisers that President Bola Tinubu should scrap the 1999 constitution, saying that the president can't do it alone.
APC gives reasons why Tinubu can’t scrap the 1999 Constitution
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Hunger protest: APC debates organisers’ demands
The party also discussed the pros and cons of the proposed agitation and other demands of the organisers. The APC then discussed changing the constitution, adding that it has been going on for two years.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos state, and other statesmen recently called for a new constitution for the country

However, the APC insists that President Tinubu alone cannot dump the 1999 Constitution. The party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said the demand is “mission impossible”.


Basiru stated that the President is sworn to protect the Constitution and cannot unilaterally scrap it. The APC also noted that the Constitution can only be amended through a rigorous process involving the National Assembly and State Assemblies.

Hunger protest: APC rejects scrapping of Senate
The ruling party frowned at the demand to sack the Senate, leaving only the House of Representatives.

Basiru described this demand as a contradiction, stating that it requires only an amendment, not a total discarding of the Constitution.

The APC urged protesters to channel their energy into more productive means rather than demanding the impossible.

His statement reads in part:

“Who will scrap the 1999 Constitution? Is it a president who is elected and sworn to oppose it? Even the right of a protester to protest is predicated on their rights under the 1999 Constitution.”

Source: TheTalk.NG

Protest: Yoruba Youth Leader, We Will Defend The Entire South-West Against Any Form Of Destruction,
awardnobs.comJul 27, 2024 2:20 AM

They will defend the entire South-West against any form of destruction by people who may want to cause havoc in the region, especially in Lagos State, according to Dr. Tolani Hassan, President-General of the Coalition of Yoruba Youth Leaders and President of Yoruba Youth Worldwide.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

Dr. Hassan said they are aware of the hardship Nigerians are facing. He said that the economy is not friendly and the cost of living is too high to the extent that a common man can’t cope. He said the inflation rate has doubled and the rate of unemployment in Nigeria is very alarming. Hassan said there are graduates that have no means of survival, and the federal government hasn’t recruited new workers in years.

As reported by the Punch News on Thursday, Dr. Hassan said, “The economy is unfriendly; the cost of living is outrageous and out of the reach of the common man. It is also true that the inflation rate is in the double digits and the unemployment rate in Nigeria is alarming. So many graduates are out there with no means of survival. The Federal Government has not employed people in the last couple of years. However, the leadership of Yoruba youth leaders does not want a repeat of the ENDSARS saga; hence, our call for protest cancellation and calm.”

He added, “There are agitations and insecurity in every part of the country; any attempt to have a protest now may cause mayhem, which is not the solution to our pressing challenges. The apex body of the entire youths in Yoruba land expressly dissociates itself from the planned protest. We will defend the entire South-West against any form of destruction by disgruntled elements who may want to cause havoc in the region, particularly Lagos State.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

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