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  • 2023 Elections: Obi gives only reason to quit race

    2023 Elections: Obi gives only reason to quit race

    Labour Party presidential candidate in the forthcoming general elections, Peter Obi has denied claims by a pastor alleging that he bribed some members of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, with N2bn to gain their support.

    Speaking on Channels TV political Programme, Obi vowed to quit the race if anyone comes up with any concrete evidence he gave N2bn  to CAN  to get their support

    Earlier the internet was flooded by reports that Obi bribed CAN to gain their support ahead of the February 25th general elections in the country.

    The report generated mixed reports by internet users.

    Spokesperson of the Tinubu Shettima campaign council, Festus Keyamo and other APC stalwarts tweeted the allegation on Sunday.

    The development followed an alleged petition reportedly written by one Pastor Frank Onwumere and addressed to the CAN President, questioning why the alleged N2bn was shared by some churches, while others were excluded.

    Reacting, the CAN National President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a swift statement on Sunday said the organization did not receive any money from the presidential candidate.

    He vowed to find the source of the petition and take proper action.

    Speaking on the matter, the former Anambra governor, in an interview with Channels TV on Monday, said he does not even have N2bn to give anybody.

    He challenged those peddling the allegations to come up with evidence, stressing that he is ready to quit the race if the allegation is proven to be true.

    He said, “I don’t even have N2bn let alone giving anybody such money. What am I giving them N2bn for? They are clergymen, they should be praying for the country and they don’t need money to do that.

    “I believe that the clergymen also have a problem. Their followers are suffering so they want good governance. Why should I give them money? They should give me money to be able to support me in terms of being able to run around for my campaigns.

    “I can comfortably tell you that I have never given one Naira to CAN and if anybody can prove that I gave one Naira to CAN, I will stop running”.

  • BREAKING: Police react to claim IGP paid N2bn for tenure extension

    BREAKING: Police react to claim IGP paid N2bn for tenure extension

    The Nigeria Police says the three months extension of tenure of the Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, is strictly the prerogative of the President.
    The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
    He said the clarification followed reports in some sections of the media on Feb. 7, that the I-G paid over N2 billion to secure the tenure extension.
    Mba described the report as untrue, unfounded, defamatory and libellous, adding that the tenure extension was never paid for as maliciously reported in the publication.
    According to him, the insinuations in the report that the I-G did not celebrate his extension smacks ignorance and a pathetic misplacement of priority.
    He said that the extension was not for merry making or celebration, but a time for more work, rededication to duty and selfless service to the nation.
    Mba pledged the commitment of the Police under the leadership of the I-G to improve service delivery, safety and security of the citizenry.
    He enjoined the public to disregard and discountenance the publication as it was evidently untrue and unfounded.
    Mba said the I-G would remain undistracted with the Force, motivated and committed to delivering on its mandate, especially the task of neutralising current and emerging internal security threats.
    He said the I-G had directed his team of lawyers to commence legal action against the publishers.

  • I never received, shared any N2bn campaign funds to lawmakers as alleged by EFCC – David Mark

    Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has denied receiving over N2bn from the Peoples Democratic Party through a National Assembly account for distribution to senators.

    Mark, in a statement on Sunday by his Media Assistant, Paul Mumeh, said as a law-abiding citizen, he had answered an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to deny the allegation.

    Mumeh noted that it was “the first and only official statement from the office of Mark on this issue.”

    The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to media reports wherein it was reported that former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, was quizzed by EFCC over some alleged financial transactions.

    “To set the records straight, Senator Mark was invited by the EFCC via a letter addressed to the National Assembly to answer questions on the 2015 presidential election campaign funds as it concerned Benue State.

    “As a law-abiding citizen, Senator Mark honoured the invitation.

    “Curiously, they also alleged that the PDP paid over N2bn into the National Assembly’s account which he, as then President of the Senate, allegedly shared among the 109 senators, including PDP, Action Congress of Nigeria and All Nigerians Peoples Party (members) in 2010.

    “Again, to the best of his knowledge, Senator Mark is not aware of such transaction. This simply did not make sense to any right thinking member of the society.

    “Senator Mark wondered why anybody would think that PDP will pay money into National Assembly account. He, however, clarified all the issues raised before returning home.

    “Senator Mark believes in due process and the rule of law. He has maintained a clean record of public service over the years and will continue to uphold the highest standard of conduct expected of public servants.”

    The statement added that politicians across party lines, friends and well-wishers have been on “pilgrimage” to Mark’s house ever since, to identify with him “at this moment.”

     

    “He, however, appealed to his supporters, friends and associates to remain calm and see his current travails as a price he has to pay for leadership,” the statement concluded.