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FG faults US lawmakers’ claim on Binance chief’s health
The Federal Government has refuted claims by United States lawmakers that Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan’s health is deteriorating in prison and lacks access to quality medical care.
Gambaryan is currently detained in Nigeria on charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris in a statement on Friday, described the claims as false and baseless.
Idris emphasised that Gambaryan’s detention was lawful under court orders.
He asserted that Gambaryan receives necessary medical attention and benefits from consular services provided by his home government.
“It has become necessary for the Federal Government of Nigeria to address claims that Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan is being held in unsavoury prison conditions in Nigeria, or that his health is deteriorating.
“We would like to state that these allegations are false and should be ignored. Gambaryan is being held in lawful detention and has access to quality medical care whenever required.
“He also has full access to consular services from his home government,” Idris stated.
The government emphasised its commitment to due process, stating that any modifications to Gambaryan’s detention status must be adjudicated through legal channels.
“The Federal Government will not do anything to jeopardise his fundamental rights to lawful trial, and to quality care, including healthcare, even as he undergoes trial by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“It is worth reiterating that his detention is a court-ordered one, and only the court can alter the terms or direct his release,” the minister stated.
Idris reiterated that their actions against Binance align with international norms and sovereign responsibilities exercised by other nations.
This was contrary to allegations of poor detention conditions and deteriorating health for Gambaryan.
Earlier, US lawmakers French Hill, and Chrissy Houlahan called for the humanitarian release of Gambaryan.
The lawmakers’ appeal followed a Wednesday’s visit to Gambaryan at Kuje prison, where they were alarmed by his deteriorating health and the conditions of his detention.
They claimed that Gambaryan was suffering from malaria and double pneumonia and was being denied adequate medical attention.
The legislators emphasised the urgency of their request, describing the prison conditions as “horrible.”
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Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.
Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.
For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.
THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.
He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.
There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….
A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.
The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.
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Guber poll :PDP govs storm Edo to support Ighodalo
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.
The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.
He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”
Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.
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