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Adamawa nationwide protesters march on 3rd day as Gov Fintiri asks Tinubu to rejig policies
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
As the nationwide hunger protest, tagged #EndBadGovernance enters its third day, the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has addressed the protesters, commending them for conducting a peaceful march in the state.
While addressing the protesters at the Unity Bridge in Yola, the state capital on Saturday, the governor acknowledged the citizens’ right to a peaceful protest, saying, “In democracy there is room for people to ventilate their grievances and tell the government at all levels their feelings, the aggregate of this is what you’re telling us today.”
While acknowledging the hardship in the country, Governor Fintiri urged the Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government “to urgently rejig its welfare policies in order to address the current hardship in the country.”
He however pleaded with the protesters to continue to conduct themselves peacefully, while assuring that his government would continue to ameliorate the suffering of the masses within its limited resources.
The governor was represented by the Secretary of the state government (SSG), Awwal Tukur.
Earlier in their separate remarks, leaders of the protesters, Abdullahi Isa and Daniel Godwin presented their demands to include the restoration of fuel subsidy among other things.u To Rejig Policies
While addressing the protesters at the Unity Bridge in Yola, the state capital on Saturday, the governor acknowledged the citizens’ right to a peaceful protest, saying, “In democracy there is room for people to ventilate their grievances and tell the government at all levels their feelings, the aggregate of this is what you’re telling us today.”
As the nationwide hunger protest, tagged #EndBadGovernance enters its third day, the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has addressed the protesters, commending them for conducting a peaceful march in the state.
While addressing the protesters at the Unity Bridge in Yola, the state capital on Saturday, the governor acknowledged the citizens’ right to a peaceful protest, saying, “In democracy there is room for people to ventilate their grievances and tell the government at all levels their feelings, the aggregate of this is what you’re telling us today.”
While acknowledging the hardship in the country, Governor Fintiri urged the Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government “to urgently rejig its welfare policies in order to address the current hardship in the country.”
He however pleaded with the protesters to continue to conduct themselves peacefully, while assuring that his government would continue to ameliorate the suffering of the masses within its limited resources.
The governor was represented by the Secretary of the state government (SSG), Awwal Tukur.
Earlier in their separate remarks, leaders of the protesters, Abdullahi Isa and Daniel Godwin presented their demands to include the restoration of fuel subsidy among other things.
By Ojomah Austin.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election which took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state.
EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being involved in vote-buying activities. However, some residents in the area have protested, claiming that the suspects are being unfairly targeted.
Today’s election in Edo State has three main candidates as the front-runners. Representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is Asue Ighodalo. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding Senator Monday Okpebholo, while the Labour Party (LP) candidate is Olumide Akpata.
There are a total of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position, but the race is largely between the PDP, APC, and Labour Party candidates.
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed allegations of vote buying against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 10, Unit 01, Iyamho, in the Estako West Local Government Area.
In response to the claims, Oshiomhole said, “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process. Have you seen any instance of money being shared?”
He emphasized that the large turnout of voters was due to the people’s desire for good governance, adding, “During our campaigns, people came out not because they expected handouts, but because of what I accomplished as governor.”
Currently serving as the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole confirmed that he had not received any reports of violence across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and praised the elderly for their active participation.
“The elderly coming out to vote shows their commitment to securing a better future for their children,” he said.
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