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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Monday with a resolution to write commendation letters to Northern governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their collective decision that resulted in the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during the party’s recent convention.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari, Southern governors on the platform of the APC, the Conference of Speakers and the National Assembly are to also receive letters of appreciation from the Assembly. The House, which also resolved to send a congratulatory message to Tinubu, who the lawmakers called a ‘golden fish’, thanked the presidential aspirants who stepped down from the race and supported the former governor of Lagos state to victory.

 

This is as the members of the House further took turns to eulogise the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who is known to have commenced the mobilisation for Tinubu long before the latter officially declared his intention. Recall that Speaker Obasa, since 2020, had visited many states of Nigeria canvassing for support for the emergence of Tinubu as APC flag bearer.

 

In his contribution, Obasa said the outcome of the primary election was worth celebrating, especially in relation to the number of people who supported and played various roles to ensure Tinubu’s victory. According to him, the action of the Northern governors has further deepened democracy and unity.

 

Ahead of the convention, the APC governors in the North had resolved to support a Southern aspirant. They also made their decision public.

“That singular action of the Northern governors is proof and testimony that Nigeria’s democracy has come to stay and that Nigeria will continue to exist as one. It goes beyond giving Asiwaju support and shows that in togetherness, we can take this country forward.

 

“The emergence of Asiwaju gives hope that there are better days ahead where we would have an egalitarian society.

“We have absolute confidence that just like he did it before, he can do it again,” the Speaker said as he recalled the various achievements recorded by Tinubu as governor of Lagos state. He tasked stakeholders and party leaders to intensify their support for Tinubu ahead of the general election.

 

On his part, a lawmaker, Abdulsubur Olayiwola, described Tinubu as a political warlord just as he argued that the presidential candidate’s Abeokuta declaration helped his victory. He also noted that Speaker Obasa started reaching out to Nigerians from other parts of the country even before it became public knowledge that Tinubu would run for the position.

 

While another lawmaker, Hon. Tobun Abiodun, confirmed that Obasa started the move even “things were still sketchy”, his colleague, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, said: “Nigeria as a nation just got lucky because by 2023, we are going to have a President who has the grace to move this country to greater heights.

 

“With a true democrat in the person of Asiwaju, a new Nigeria beckons.”

He described Obasa as a man with foresight for championing Tinubu’s cause. Also contributing, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, described Tinubu as a man whose time to lead the country has come. While commending Obasa, Agunbiade added: “We must go back to our constituencies and ensure that those who would vote for Asiwaju get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).

 

For Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, Tinubu reaped what he had sowed for many years with his victory at the convention.

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Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Campaign of Calumny Against Him 

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The political landscape can be a treacherous one, especially for those in positions of power like Rt. Hon Femi Hakeem Gbajabiamila, who has faced backlash and detraction since his days as Speaker for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, it is important to note that his rise to this highly revered position was not by accident, but rather through sheer hard work and dedication. As a seasoned lawmaker, Femi knows the politics of the country like the back of his hand, having previously held positions as both the minority and majority leader.

 

Unfortunately, Femi’s success has also made him a target for those who seek to soil his name and reputation. However, as the Yoruba proverb goes, “Ibaje Eniyan Oda ishe Oluwa Duro,” meaning the destruction of humans does not stop the work of God. Despite the efforts of his detractors, Femi has continued to stay afloat and his image and personality have continued to spread like wild fire.

 

Last year, Femi was announced as the Chief Of Staff COS by President Tinubu, which seemed to reignite the plot of those who waged war against him during his time as Speaker. They used certain sections of the media to malign him and called him many unprintable names in a bid to ensure he was dropped by the President. However, to the chagrin of his detractors, Femi received a vote of confidence from his boss who disclosed that he is with him regardless of what anyone is saying. With such assurance from President Tinubu, his detractors were once again shamed and they recoiled back into their cocoon.

 

When Femi consummated his numerous projects in Surulere Local Government, which consisted of a hospital, recreation center, hall of residence at the University of Lagos, roads, and more, those who loved to amplify bad news kept mute as if it were not important. They failed to hold other politicians who have never attracted a single project to their constituency accountable by calling them out. But for Femi, quality representation, dedication, stewardship, and delivering the dividend of democracy were the things he signed up for and as the Representative of Surulere constituency, he upheld it with much gusto.

 

Despite the attempts to downplay his achievements as Speaker and now as COS, Femi has told those who wish to hear that what many say about him does not define who he is and he has developed a thick skin over the years. Instead of going low with his enemies, he shut them up with hard work. Femi believes that no matter how long lies dominate, the truth will catch up with it and reveal itself.

 

While his detractors went on a brief hiatus, it seems they have resumed and are trying hard to complete what they started by sponsoring some media jingoism claiming the COS arrested one journalist who was doing an investigative report over the repatriation of some funds and properties from former Presidential Aide; TUNDE Sabi’u. According to an interview granted by the arrested editor; he claimed that; Gbajabiamila told Tunde they were going to remit only 20% to the coffers of the government and the rest funds running into milllions of Dollars will be siphoned. The statement didn’t only come as a big joke to those in the know, but it also came as a shock as to how someone could make such accusations without verifying.

 

 

First, the COS is not the EFCC chairman or works in the Police to determine a fraud case, and the repatriation of such funds, if need be, is not in his purview as there are relevant authorities that will take charge and ensure transparency. While some have amplified the said fake news targeted to bring the COS down, some who are rational enough know it’s just a mere campaign of calumny and hate backed with vendetta. However, Femi is wary of taking any action that could be misconstrued, as he does not want public outrage and emergency freedom fighters to say he is using his office and position to silence detractors or those critiquing him.

 

Nonetheless, Femi Gbajabiamila will not allow this to pass and will go after anyone who peddles false information about him. In conclusion, we are confident that when Femi returns from Hajj, where he is performing his religious duties, he will set the record straight and do everything within the scope of the law to clear his name, which is worth more than gold or silver.

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Taiwan’s Earthquake In 2024 Prophecies

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More than 130 people are trapped after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years caused buildings to collapse, landslides to crash down from mountainous areas and widespread power outages.

 

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said Wednesday morning’s quake was magnitude 7.2, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4 and Japan’s meteorological agency put it at 7.7.

 

This unfortunate incident fulfilled the 2024 prophecy of Primate Ayodele which he shared regarding the nation of Taiwan.

 

In the 90-page prophecies which were released on Friday, December 22, 2023, Primate Ayodele stated that Taiwan needs prayers against earthquakes and natural disasters that will cause unrest in the country.

 

He warned the nation to be careful of military threats, tremor and missiles that will be fired into the country.

 

These were his words:

‘’TAIWAN: The spirit of God says Taiwan will be under Military threats. The country must be careful in order not to be attacked. Taiwan needs prayers against earthquakes and tremors along its borders. I foresee border crises in the country. I foresee the country will rally round for support. The country must be careful to avert firing of missiles into its territories.’’

 

Nine people have died and 946 have been injured after the quake struck in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County during morning rush hour at 7.58am local time (12.58am UK time), Taiwan’s National Fire Agency (NFA) has said.

 

United Daily News in Taiwan reported three hikers died in rockslides in Taroko National Park and a van driver died in the same area after boulders hit the vehicle.

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