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April 19, 2023

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Dino Melaye Discloses Unique Source Of Political Funding

During an appearance on Channels TV on Wednesday, April 18, 2023, Dino Melaye, a former Nigerian senator and political heavyweight, addressed the allegations of heavy financing in his primary elections.

Responding to the accusations, Melaye claimed that he was not privy to any such financial dealings, stating: "I'm not a staff of the EFCC or SABC. I wouldn't know if there was money, but the issue if at my level I cannot finance a primary then there's a problem somewhere. But definitely God bankrolled me - I bank with almighty God."

When pressed on how much he gave his delegates, Melaye made a surprising revelation: "I give them an anointing oil for mobilisation. I give them anointing oil and it did the magic. I just told you that my belief in Philippians chapter 4 verse 19, that God shall supply all my needs according to the riches and glory in Christ Jesus, and I'm telling you that."

Dino Melaye won the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primaries in Kogi State.

Dino was declared winner by the returning officer on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

He scored 313 votes to defeat Idoko Ilonah who had 124 votes.

While some may be skeptical of Melaye's reliance on spiritual aid in his political campaigns, it cannot be denied that the controversial figure has maintained a significant presence in Nigerian politics despite numerous legal battles and scandals.

His unorthodox methods may raise eyebrows, but for now, it seems that Melaye's faith in the divine has served him well.

April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 IFMNEWS

Abubakar Congratulates Fintiri, Says They Still Have One Mandate To Reclaim

In a statement released, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, congratulated Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on his re-election and thanked the people of Adamawa for re-electing Fintiri.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Fintiri won the election, which went into a re-run, after receiving a total of 430, 861 votes, defeating his closest rival, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Aisha Binani, who scored 398,788 votes.

“The lesson from this exercise and others is the need for Nigerians to be vigilant and never give in to anti-democratic forces whose objective is to snatch, run with and undermine the mandate of the people as freely expressed in their votes.

“By the way, it is not yet uhuru as we still have one more major mandate to reclaim, and together as one, we shall accomplish the task for the good of our country and its people,” Abubakar said.

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023 IFMNEWS

Binani Breaks Silence On Involvement In ₦2 Billion Bribery Scandal

Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, also known as Binani, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State, has denied any involvement in the bribery scandal that allegedly took place between the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Barrister Hudu Yunusa Ari, and the politician.

Binani emphasized that she is a committed democrat who would never try to undermine the democratic process.

In a statement, she said, "I wish to reiterate that I am a democrat, I have always been a committed democrat and will never do anything to subvert democratic process. I am not a do-or-die politician."

Binani also stated that the REC's alleged confession was made under duress, while he was being tortured at gunpoint by agents of the Adamawa State Governor and the Government House police team, along with their political thugs.

Yunusa announced Binani as the winner, even when the resumption of the collation of results scheduled for 11 am on Sunday, April 15, 2023, had yet to start. This was done by the REC and not the returning officer, as provided by the Electoral Act.

However, a viral video surfaced online, showing the REC, Yunusa confessing to receiving a ₦2 billion bribe to declare Binani as the winner of the election.

Binani, in a statement released on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, refuted the claims.

Ultimately, Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party was declared the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday, April 17, 2023, after polling 430,861 votes to defeat Binani.

The bribery scandal has caused a stir in the state, with many calling for an investigation into the matter. The situation is still unfolding, and it is unclear what will happen in the coming days.

April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 Inspiration 92.3 FM

APC Nasir Idris Wins Kebbi Gov Poll

In Kebbi state where the supplementary governorship election has been concluded and a winner declared yesterday.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nasiru Idris, was declared winner after polling a total of 409,225 votes to beat his closest rival, Retired Major General Aminu Bande, of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, who garnered 360,940 votes.

Idris, who is the President of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), was declared winner by the Returning Officer for Kebbi State, Professor Yusuf Saidu, in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.

Speaking after the announcement, the INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voters’ Education, Festus Okoye, said the Commission did very well in the election and absolved it of any complicity in the violence witnessed at some polling units.

Shortly after he was announced winner, the Kebbi State Governor-Elect, Nasiru Idris, gave his acceptance speech and thanked everybody who contributed to his success and promised a better Kebbi State.

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