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HUNGER! You’re a huge disappointment to Nigerians, Gani Adams blasts Tinubu

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September 11, 2024

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

In an open letter, Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has voiced his disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, linking his style of government to that of Adolf Hitler in 1930s Germany.

The letter, dated September 10, 2024, expresses deep concern over what Adams described as a sharp decline in living standards, worsened by the administration’s controversial economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the accompanying spike in fuel prices.

Addressing Tinubu directly, Adams wrote, “Mr. President, to say the truth without minding whose ox is gored, you have really disappointed many Nigerians who thought you were the messiah they were waiting for.”

He referred to the drastic rise in fuel prices, noting that when Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, “the price of a litre of fuel was less than N200. Today, it is more than N1000.”

Adams, a respected Yoruba leader and social activist, criticised the role of Tinubu’s economic team, particularly Finance Minister Wale Edun and Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso, both of whom had been close advisers to Tinubu during his time as Governor of Lagos State.

“What exactly are the fiscal, economic and financial briefings they give you daily to convince you that they know what they are doing in those two offices?” Adams questioned.

The letter also drew attention to the worsening security situation in the country, which Adams said had failed to improve since Tinubu took office, despite widespread hopes that it would.

“Pitiably today, from the North to the South, East to the West, the rate at which Nigerians are being abducted and some killed…is as if these blood-thirsty maniacs have just been unleashed on Nigerians from the hottest part of hell,” Adams lamented.

Expressing frustration over the administration’s response to growing public dissatisfaction, Adams accused the government of repressing protests and stifling dissent.

He questioned the arrest and charges of treason leveled against demonstrators, stating, “In the comity of nations, who does that? Is that the way governments are overthrown, with placards?”

Adams did not shy away from describing the current economic policies as draconian, particularly the decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to hike fuel prices.

He described the move as “an attack on Nigerians,” adding, “Your administration is becoming indifferent, insensitive, and unresponsive to the plights of millions of Nigerians who can no longer meet their daily needs.”

The Aare Ona Kakanfo also made historical comparisons, drawing parallels between Tinubu’s current leadership style and that of Adolf Hitler in 1930s Germany.

Adams warned that increasing repression and economic mismanagement could lead to widespread unrest.

“The Fuhrer crushed political opposition, destroyed the economy, and ultimately undermined Germany’s democratic structures. When Hitler became history on April 30, 1945, Germany was in total ruins,” he wrote, adding ominously, “I hope I am wrong, but I see a linkage between what happened during the ascendancy of Hitler into power and what is happening in Nigeria today.”

Adams urged the president to reconsider his economic policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies, which have led to a steep rise in the cost of living.

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Rupture In PDP Governors’ Forum deepens

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September 20, 2024

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By Ojomah Austin.

The evolving fall-out, which comes barely days to the contentious National Executive Committee (NEC) of PDP, followed a back and forth between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike and the Governors forum, who declared support for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara to be made leader of the party in the state.

After a meeting with some members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Bauchi on Wednesday, Governor Mohammed, said “According to our party’s constitution, any leadership vacancy should be filled by someone from the region where it originated,” stressing that Damagum would be replaced soon considering that he hails from North East and not the North Central.

Same day, Makinde, during the groundbreaking of the upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, to an international airport, which was attended by another set of NWC members, led by Damagum, said he would support whatever decision the Damagum-led NWC would take to reposition the party.

Damagum, who is considered a close ally of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, was appointed acting national chairman after the removal of Iyorchia Ayu in June 2023.

Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the PDP led by Senator Adolph Wabara, met with members of the National Assembly caucus in Abuja.

The close door meeting comes barely hours after the BoT met with Wike in Abuja.

While Wabara refused to comment on the essence of the meeting with the lawmakers, it was noticed that most of the lawmakers didn’t honour the invitation.

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Tears As Man Takes Own Life Over Tinubu’s Govt Hardship

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September 20, 2024

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By Mario Deepromoter

Sad development in Marika village, Kiyawa Local Government, Jigawa, where a 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, committed suicide by hanging himself.

According to eyewitnesses, Adamu’s lifeless body was discovered in a classroom at Miftahul Khairat Islamiyya and Primary School Gurdiba on Thursday.

Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary investigations revealed Adamu had struggled with mental health issues.

“Police received a report on Thursday that at about 1830hrs, a tragic incident was reported at the Command headquarters that one Jibrin Adamu ‘m’ age 40yrs of Jigawar Maroka village, Kiyawa LGA has committed suicide by hanging himself over the ceiling at Islamiyya school,” the Police spokesperson told Daily Post.

The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, has instructed officers to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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Just in: Dangote Petrol Now Available at N765.99 Per Litre

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September 20, 2024

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By Mario Deepromoter

11plc, Total Energies, AA Rano, and other marketers have begun lifting Dangote Petrol through Nigerian National Company (NNPC) Trading Limited for N765.99 to retail outlets nationwide.

Findings showed some petroleum marketers who were able to complete their payment process on the NNPC trading payment portal commenced the lifting of petrol earlier this week under the existing agreement between marketers and the refinery.

Tunji Oyebanji, managing director, 11Plc confirmed to BusinessDay on Thursday evening that some marketers have started lifting the products at N765.99 from Dangote Refinery through NNPC who remain the sole off-taker of product.

“We were among the first marketers to complete the payment on the NNPC portal. We have no direct arrangement with the refinery,” Oyebanji said.

It was gathered that NNPC Retail, 11plc, Total Energies, A.A Rano are among the marketers that have picked up products from the refinery.

He added, “We don’t know the contractual financial arrangement between NNPC and the refinery but what I can confirm is we are buying at N765.99 from NNPC to lift Dangote petrol”.

Efforts to get the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to confirm if its members have picked up products at the Dangote Refinery proved abortive at the time of writing this report.

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Adedapo Segun, executive vice-president, downstream at NNPC said marketers cannot purchase petrol directly from the refinery because the product is still sold at a subsidised rate.

“That is the same thing happening with Dangote. I said earlier that Dangote is a company and it is going to sell at market price,” he told Journalists.

According to Segun, “The market value of PMS is still higher than what N766 or N765 or N799 that NNPC is selling.

“The situation has not changed there. So, NNPC’s off-taking is only because the others would not buy at the price Dangote will be willing to sell, which is reasonable.

“As soon as the price allows for it, you will see the marketers go to Dangote and buy.”