Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar congratulates Nigerians on the celebration of its 62nd Independence Day anniversary assuring that the nation will rise again.
The former Vice President in a statement by his media office in Abuja on Friday said that the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day is an event that should reawaken our consciousness towards the consolidation of unity amongst the diverse people of the country.
The PDP presidential candidate said that Nigeria has come a long way after our independence 62 years ago passing through different phases of challenges, noting however, that “the democracy that we have is the requisite antidote to the current challenges that we face.”
The Waziri Adamawa noted further that, “though Nigeria is beset with challenges that range from inadequacies of our economic plans to cover a large percentage of our people who live below the poverty line; to security skirmishes that daily threaten the safety of lives and property of Nigerians, the root cause of these problem is traceable to the increasing lack of unity amongst us.
He, however, assured that as One people and under the canopy of One Country sharing in One future, we will surmount our challenges and enthrone the Nigeria of our dreams.
And as we go into the general elections next year, Atiku Abubakar urged all Nigerians to give the issue of building national unity primary attention.
“Nigerians should elect leaders who are individuals with proven track records of being protagonists of unity and peace.
“I believe that when we fix the issues that continue to compromise our national unity, we would invariably fix issues that upset our peace and security and subsequently create an environment that can encourage economic prosperity”, Atiku said.
The presidential flagbearer of the PDP also calls on all friends of Nigeria in the international community to continue to have confidence in the country because, “as a people we never give up.”
He further calls on all people of faith across the country not to relent in their prayers to God to keep Nigeria as a country of peace and prosperity for the good of all its people.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party candidate, David Doherty, against Hon. Wale Rauf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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August24news.com gathered that the judgement was celebrated on the official facebook page of the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi.
The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared Rauf as the rightful winner of the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 election conducted on March 18, 2023.
It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Doherty and issue new one to Rauf of the APC.
Rauf would be returning to the House to serve as a second term lawmaker, having served between 2019 and 2023.
Our Correspondent had reported that the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos, upturned the election of Doherty and declared Rauf as winner.
Doherty not satisfied with the ruling, approached the Court of Appeal.
BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.
The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.
At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote and Mr. Samuel Egube.
However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.
Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.
Those confirmed include: Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho Mr. Mosopefoluwa George Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje Dr. Olumide Oluyinka Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.
The OMO EPETEDO FORUM has heartily rejoice with an illustrious Son of the Community, Hon. Sola Giwa on his nomination into the Cabinet of Lagos State Government by His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of the State.
The forum notes with joy, decision of the Governor to re- nominate his Special Adviser on Transportation back to the cabinet.
” It is with great joy that our Son, a brilliant, visionary and great grassroot mobiliser is re-nominated into the government. The gesture, no doubt, is an affirmation that His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has listening ears. He has cleared doubt of all by listening to vast majority of Lagosians who clamoured for a rejig of the Commissioners list. By this Action, He has undoubtedly reaffirmed our belief in clear vision, nobility of character,politics of principle, and above all, his quest for a prosperous Lagos that works”
We are assured that Sola Giwa will introduce new, lofty ideas into the administration. He has been a top-notch performer since the beginning of his Career in life. So, this new task will definately be carried out with utmost sincerity and will birth favourable outcomes.