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One Year Anniversary: 10 controversial moments in Tinubu’s administration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has clocked one year.
DAILY POST reports that beyond the celebration, the one year in office has been filled with moments, some that the government is not proud of.
Here are some of the moments.
Chaotic Ministerial Screening
Building a team was one of the major talking points of the president and his handlers during the campaign. He was quick to remind the citizens of the cabinet he assembled during his tenure as the governor of Lagos State.
Nigerians were expecting this “team” that would transform the country.
However, when the president finally produced the team, the list got mixed reactions.
Meanwhile, the sudden removal of Maryam Shetty shortly before her screening gave the impression of a disorganised villa. The last-minute addition of Festus Keyamo sent the wrong signal.
Also, the debacle over the screening of former governor Nasir El-Rufai further reinforced the argument of a disorganized team of the president.
Four of the nominees did not scale the screening, while two of them had question marks on their NYSC certificates.
Finally, the changing of portfolios of the ministers before the inauguration was viewed by many as a lack of preparation by the president and his handlers.
Betta Edu
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu gave the administration its first litmus test of dealing with corruption.
During the campaign, Ms Edu was very close to the president, and she was one of the people who answered questions for the president during the discourse at the Chatham House in London.
So, her nomination and allocation of the powerful ministry did not come as a surprise to many. Alas, the minister slipped on a banana peel shortly in the administration.
Some of the revelations that came out of the ministry and the NSIP gave the administration some serious embarrassment. For instance, the minister approved the payment of over N500 million into private accounts.
The government was swift in sending the young minister on suspension and ordered a total review of the ministry and all the humanitarian interventions.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, was also linked to the scandal; however, he survived by dissociating himself from the company involved, stating that though the company belonged to him, he resigned in 2019 when he was elected
Presidential yacht
Allocation of billions for the procurement of a “presidential yacht” by the Navy gave the Tinubu’s administration some serious blow as headlines in major newspapers portrayed a government that is insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.
Subsequently, the explanation that the yacht was not a “luxurious yacht for the pleasure of the president” did not sway many, who have observed a pattern in the administration in terms of preaching austerity measures to the citizens while the presidency lives in luxury.
Dubai visa announcement
Shortly after a meeting with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the handlers of the president announced the immediate lifting of the visa ban imposed by the Emirates.
Many lauded the president for his deft diplomatic move to resolve the problem. Nigerians uploaded pictures of them celebrating the win. Some airline booking sites even added Lagos-Dubai routes on their website
However, the announcement by the aides turned out to be false. Several international and local media organizations subsequently debunked the report.
Seyi Tinubu using presidential jet to watch polo
The influence of Seyi Tinubu in the government of his father has consistently put the administration in a bad light.
When the president’s son travelled in one of the presidential jets to watch a polo match in Kano, the government was slammed by critics.
Pundits on television stations have also raised questions on how the children of the president often follow their father to state visits.
Breakdown of presidential jets
Recently, President Tinubu had to charter a commercial flight from the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia following the breakdown of the Airforce One.
Also, the vice president, Kashim Shettima had to cancel a foreign trip because of the need to repair his jet.
The government was ridiculed by the opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, who asked the president to use either commercial planes or buses for trips.
There is currently an ongoing investigation into the status of the presidential fleets by the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence.
COP28 and the huge delegation
Last year, almost everyone that counts in the administration was in Dubai for the climate change summit. Even actress Toke Makinwa, who has no footprint on climate change, was also pictured in Dubai.
It was later revealed that Nigeria’s 1,411 delegates was one of the highest at the summit, but many Nigerians expressed concerns over the development because of the economic situation in Nigeria.
However, the government claimed that it funded only 422 people.
Months later, the president announced a cut on his travelling entourage and did the same to major officials around him.
Coastal Road Project
The N15 trillion coastal road from Lagos-Calabar was initiated to be the legacy project of the administration. However, it has been marred in controversy.
The controversy over the alignment of the road cost many home and business owners in some parts of Lagos.
After the demolition of some hospitality outfits in the new alignment, the government announced it’s going to revert to the old alignment from kilometres 16-25 due to the presence of some marine cable.
Opposition figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have condemned the president over the process of the construction of that road.
Cybersecurity levy
This levy also highlights a lack of coordination within the administration of President Tinubu.
It would be recalled that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu had ordered the full implementation of the Cybercrime Act.
The CBN subsequently issued a circular to all commercial banks for the payment of the 0.005 levy on all transactions.
After public outrage over the policy, the House of Representatives passed a resolution that the government misinterpreted the law, and called for a halt in implementation.
President Tinubu later called for the suspension of the law for further review.
Fake news from the villa
In the one year of the administration, the communication team of the president has been a major source of embarrassment to the government, churning out false news and statements to the press.
The media team stated in September that Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the closing bell of the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ).
However, Jakaya Kiwete, former president of Tanzania, rang the NASDAQ closing bell in 2011.
In a statement, the presidency later said the error was “deeply regretted”.
The same team announced the $600 million investment by A.P. However, the company later debunked it.
Less than 24 hours ago, the two main spokespersons, Bayo Onanuga and Ajuri Ngelale issued two conflicting statements on the president addressing the joint session of the National Assembly.
Mr Onanuga had issued a statement that the president, alongside the former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, David Mark and Femi Gbajabiamila is going to address the joint session, however, Ngalale issued a counter statement that the president won’t address the joint session.
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BREAKING: Edo guber: 90.33% results uploaded on IReV – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has successfully uploaded 90.33 per cent of the results from the Edo governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, as of the time of filing of this report.
Accordingly, results from 4,082 out of the 4,519 polling units where elections were held in the state have been successfully transmitted on the portal.
This means that only results from 437 PUs are yet to be uploaded on IReV.
Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, reassured the public during an interview on Arise Television that electronic transmission of results would proceed smoothly, barring any network disruptions.
“We have trained the operators for the BVAS. They are set. BVAS is to accredit the voters and to know the total number of voters that will vote at that level and that polling unit.
“After that, the voters will start voting. At the end of the day, they will count the results, and it will be uploaded to our IReV,” he assured.
This comes as the Peoples Democratic Party’s Asue Ighodalo, All Progressives Congress’ Monday Okpebholo, Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party and others compete for votes from 2.2 million voters with permanent vote cards across the 18 local government areas in the state.
DAILY POST earlier reported that INEC uploaded 86.55 per cent of the results on IReV.
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We’ve been fair in distribution of FG palliatives – Abia Govt
The Abia State Government said that it has been fair and transparent in the distribution of the four tranches of the Federal Government palliatives to Abia citizens.
The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Policies and Intervention, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru, stated this in Umuahia while briefing the press on the distribution of the palliatives across the state.
He said that the state government first received a total of 16,800 bags of 50kg rice and 13,260 bags of 50kg maize. The government sold the bags of maize and bought rice instead and then added 4,800 bags of 50 kg rice. As a result, a total of 30,800 bags of 50 kg rice were distributed across the state in the first batch.
Anokwuru noted that the state government equally took delivery of 24,000 bags of 25 kg rice as the second batch of palliatives. Out of these, 19,524 bags were allocated to Abia civil servants from salary grade levels 01 to 08. The remaining 4,476 bags were distributed to persons with disabilities, Nigeria Correctional Centre in Abia, Amaudo Itumbauzo Centre for mentally ill, destitute, orphanages, and widows through the Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Governor.
According to him, the state government received the third batch of palliative of 13,260 bags of 50kg maize and 3,196 bags of 25kg garri. Of these, 601 bags of maize and 144 bags of garri were given to each of the 17 LGAs, while faith-based organisations received 156 bags of maize and 38 bags of garri. Boarding schools received 23 bags of maize and six bags of garri.
In June 2024, the state received the fourth batch of palliative consisting of 8,900 bags of urea and NPK fertilisers, which will be distributed across 15 LGAs, excluding Aba North and Aba South LGAs, as well as a few wards in Obingwa and Osisioma LGAs, which are urban areas with minimal farming activities.
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Edo Governorship Election: Live results from polling units trickle in
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have started announcing results from polling units in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State.
Voting has ended in most polling units and results are being counted and announced in the presence of party agents and voters.
DAILY POST reports that the leading contenders for Saturday’s election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata.
Follow this thread for results from Polling Units, PUs.
Location: PU11, Ward 06, Oredo LGA
Results
PDP: 41
APC: 19
LP: 32
Ward 3, Unit 21, Etsako West
Results
APC: 28
PDP: 30
LP: 11
NNPP: 1
PU05, Ward02 GRA/Etete, Oredo LGA
Results
APC: 15
PDP: 58
LP: 12
The following results are from OREDO WARD 1.
UNIT18
APC—25
LB—-23
PDP—-104
VOID VOTE —2
UNIT19
APC—8
LB—10
PDP—-46
VOID VOTE 0
Unit 20
APC—-38
LB—-10
PDP—105
VOID VOTE —4
UNIT21
APC—-19
LB—-4
PDP—41
VOID VOTE—6
PU62, Ward 01, Ogbe, Oredo LGA, Edo state.
APC: 13
PDP: 19
LP: 02
Location: Ward 11 Unit 14 Etsako West LGA
Result
APC: 157
PDP: 35
ADP: 2
LP: 7
Location: PU1, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=51
APC=51
LP=4
Location: PU2, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=57
APC=36
LP=2
Location: PU3, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=45
APC=25
LP=1
Location: PU21, Amufi primary school, ward 3
PDP=136
APC=38
LP=8
PU001, Uwessan 1, Esan Central LGA
APC: 102
PDP: 1
LP: 1
PU2, Afegbua primary school, Etsako East LGA
PDP: 121
APC: 128
NNPP: 1
Ward 11 PU13 Etsako West LGA
APC: 136
PDP: 34
LP: 4
Location: PU21, Amufi primary school, ward 3
PDP=136
APC=38
LP=8
Location: PU1, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=51
APC=51
LP=4
Location: PU2, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=57
APC=36
LP=2
Location: PU3, Okada primary school, Ovia north/east
PDP=45
APC=25
LP=1
PU3, Ward 1, Ewohimi, Esan south-east, Edo state
APC 45
PDP 200
Oshiomhole’s polling unit
Ward 10 PU 1 Etsako West
APC: 403
PDP: 1
ADC: 1
PU14, Community Hall Idumodin, Orhionmwon LGA, Igbanke West ward 12
PDP: 95
APC: 84
LP: 5
PU1, Orhionmwon LGA, Igbanke west ward 12, Idumodin Primary School, Idumodin III (Community Hall)
APC: 67
PDP: 35
LP: 2
PU4, Egor LGA, Egor ward 4, Egor secondary school, Egor I
APC: 21
PDP: 32
LP: 5
PU10, Orhionawon LGA, Ugboko ward 5, Ugbugo, Ugbugo Town Hall II
APC: 26
PDP: 11
LP: 0
PU7, Agbor/Ogbokpa primary school, Ewatto ward 3, Esan south LGA
APC: 131
PDP: 78
LP: 0
PU6, ward 14, Oluku, Ovia north east LGA
PDP: 84
LP: 21
APC: 11
PU20, Oredo LGA, Unueru/Ogboka ward 10, Ogboka/Unueru III, Urubi Primary School II
APC: 54
PDP: 46
LP: 4
Edo guber election result
PU14, Urora-Akengbuda Primary school VIII, Ikpoba/Okha LGA, Aduwawa/Evbo Modu ward 4
PDP: 90
APC: 23
LP: 3
PU15, Ujoelen-Ugha Square, Emuhi/ Ukpenu/Ujoelenu/Igor ward 7, Esan West LGA
PDP: 96
APC: 100
LP: 4
PU13, Uromi-Amedokhian primary school IV, Amedokhian ward 7, Esan north-east LGA
APC: 130
PDP: 119
LP: 1
CREDIT: DAILY POST
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