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Lanre Sarumi Gives Cash Empowerment to Constituents, Boosts Sabo Healthcare Centre Workforce For 24-Hour Service Delivery

As part of his philanthropic gestures and in a bid to fulfill his promises to his constituents, the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon Lanre Sarumi has put smile on the faces of hundreds of Sabo community residents in Mokola, Ibadan.

Hon Lanre Sarumi, who went with his team from house to house, street to street and even room to room to give cash donation to the less privileged, petty traders and the needy, said his intention is beyond political ambition as his antecedent shows he always identify with the less privileged.

The Ibadan-born Software Technology Delivery Consultant who also recently employed four health workers to boost the workforce of Sabo Healthcare Centre in order to enable the centre function maximally for 24 hours daily, said the cash empowerment becomes necessary considering the economic situation of the country.

“The economic situation of the country and its attendant effects on the people is so conspicuous, hence the need to put smile on the faces of some our people in my little personal capacity.

“I realize that what some people need to meet their daily need is just token amount of money to start little business to survive, so I decided to help them with cash gift to enable them start one business or the other.” Sarumi stated.

While urging the beneficiaries of the kind gesture to utilise the cash gift judiciously to improve their lives, Sarumi also used the opportunity to call on well-meaning Nigerians to always help the poor and the needy, stressing that it will go a long way to reduce crimes and other vices in the society.

Earlier at Sabo, Sarumi paid a courtesy visit to the palace of Sarikin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Tahiru Zungeru who warmly welcome to prospective lawmakers alongside his team.

“I’m here to pay homage to the Sariki and to put smile on our people’s face. I can also call myself a Sabo boy because I grew up in Mokola and I always came to Sabo as a young boy. Even my father was a Sabo man.

“I pray that God will grant our request so that I can fulfil all my other promises.” He said.

Prominent Sabo residents, Alhaji Garba Danjuma and Alhaji Sheu Idris who spoke for the Sarikin, assured Hon Sarumi of the the entire community’s support, pledging that his kind gestures to the needy and the less privileged among them will be adequately reciprocated when the time comes.

Also on the entourage of Hon Sarumi was the former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Right Hon Tunde Olaniyan, who described Sabo community as the second home to Ibadan North politicians. He stressed that whoever Sabo Community Supports, just as they are supporting Hon Sarumi, will definitely enjoy grace of God. He urged them to continue their support for the young lawmaker, adding that their support will not go down the drain.

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2023: My Aspiration is People-driven, To Support State Police, Devolution of Power ~ Lanre Sarumi

The People’s Democratic Party Candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency House of Representative Hopeful, Hon. Lanre Sarumi has said that his aspiration to represent the people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency is motivated by the people most especially the needy in his constituency.

Honorable Lanre Sarumi disclosed this during a media parley held on the 19th November, 2022 with journalists and media practitioners in the State.

According to him, his philanthropic gesture precedes his ambition, as he has been supporting the people with his foundation right before venturing into politics through Lanre Sarumi Foundation, which has provided support for market women, communities, and payment of external Examination fees for secondary school students among others, and promised to continue all these on a large scale if elected.

“My philanthropic gesture precedes my ambition as we’ve been doing this before the idea to contest came up. The idea to contest came up in order to have more muscles to render service to humanity, and it emanated from my people”

“I want to categorically state here that my type of politics is not a do-or-die affair and that is why you can’t see any thug in my campaign team. My team is full of educated young Nigerians who are thirsty for development of their fatherland”

Speaking on Devolution of power, Hon. Sarumi stated that the centre controls too much power and he will be supporting legislation towards devolution of power, including State police to further strengthening the security architecture of States.

Highlighting some of the things he has done in recent times, he stated that on Friday, 19th of November, he and his team were a at Sabo community for cash empowerment of our people, especially the widows, the petty traders and the less privileged.

“We have also employed four ad-hoc workers for Sabo Healthcare Centre to improve the working conditions of the professionals there and to ensure 24-hour service delivery to our people at the most visited Healthcare Centre in our federal constituency with at least five childbirths per week”

Finally, Hon. Sarumi seeks for the support and votes of people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency and promised not to disappoint them if given the opportunity to represent them.

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Oorelope First Lady Gifts Food Items, Says Governor Seyi Makinde Re-election is a Done Deal

The wife of the executive chairman of Oorelope local government, Mrs Raheem Fatimoh kikelomo on Thursday, October 6th, gifted women of the local government food packages to serve as a support system for families.

Presenting the Items, Mrs Raheem stated that the gesture was in line with good work her husband is doing in the local government which is a reflection of His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Makinde priority in putting the welfare of the people first.

Speaking futher, she charges women to participate more actively in politics and ensure the they support the re-election of Engr. Oluseyi Makinde for continuity.

Presents at the venue were the Vice Chairman of the council Hon Duro Atoyebi who represented the Executive Chairman, Leader of House Hon. Adekitan Lateef, Secretary to the chairman of Local Government Hon Shittu Salaudeen, Chief of staff Hon. Ajaniila Abdulganeey, Supervisory Councils Hon. Rabiu Medinat, Hon. Adeniran Felicia, Hon. Jimoh Yusuf, Hon. Abdulrasheed Jeleel, PDP party chairman Hon. Adeoti Azeez, Alh. Yusuf Sarafadeen Alwajud,Alh. Alagbaje, Alh. Safariyu, PDP women Leaders, PDP Ward Chairmen, HLGA, DAGS, DESS, among others.

While addressing the beneficiary through Vice chairman, Hon Raheem Akeem encouraged all indigenous of Oorelope local government to support God Project Seyi/Bayo 2023,he stressed that Governor Seyi Makinde will win the election come 2023 let also contribution our quotes inorder to have our says in the next administration

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“Let’s Race Together Again for Victory” Abass Aleshinloye Charges Party Faithful To Be Law Abiding As Campaigns Commences

The Oluyole Federal Constituency House of Representatives Hopeful, Prince Ayodeji Abass Aleshinloye MDII has called on party faithfuls and supporters throughout his federal constituency to be law abiding and organise themselves peacefully throughout the campaign period.

According to a statement made available by his campaign media team, Prince Aleshinloye, former chairman of Oluyole Local Government, and former Oyo State ALGON chairman in the statement appreciated the people of the local government and federal constituency for their support over the years and equally seek for their support to make Accord party win all the positions they are contesting for in the State, from the Governorship to the House of Assembly Elections.

According to Prince Aleshinloye, the people of the federal constituency have always been his priority and given the chance to represent them at the national level, he will ensure that he won’t let them down.

“This is beyond a personal ambition but another clarion call to duty to serve my people, to serve you and give practical expression to our collective aspiration for good governance through quality representation.

“You know me much and I know you very well. You know my capacity to serve with passion and deliver the goods. I know your capability to provide quality followership, guidance and grassroots leadership. Let’s race together again for victory as duty calls.

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GSM2023: Egbeda LG-Campaign DG, Hon. Ife Akande inaugurate Media Team and House to House Sensitization Committee

The Campaign Director General for Re-election bid of H.E. Governor Seyi Abiodun Makinde in Egbeda LG, Hon. Ifeoluwa Akande Inaugurated 25 (Twenty Five) Men committee on Media and Sensitization.

Understanding importance of adequate and timely dissemination of viable information (Conventional and Non-conventional) is very key in achieving success, Which call for serious need of inaugurating the viable committee of able-minded personnel

In awesome demonstration of high sense of responsibility and committment to preparing good pedestal for overwhelming Victory for Governor Seyi Makinde and all other PDP candidates

The extensive deliberations of professionals were enjoined to support all PDP candidates

The Media experts availed the opportunity to express their disatisffaction over the conduct of a beneficiary of their labour and concerted efforts in the past.

They appealed to the D.G that the efforts should not be neglected this time as experienced in the past

With the present numerous unprofessionalism in media space this days, Egbeda Local Government known for consistent pace setting in all fields of endeavor will this time do nothing less than the very-best in term of quality and standard

Reaction from the team members affirmatively shows readiness and commitments of absolute support for the party (People’s Democratic Party) and all Candidates

We are very sure, confident and trust God and Man that with the numerous visible achievements of this present administration, All PDP candidates will win with large margin in forth coming general election.

In attendance were other three former Aspirants for OYHA in Egbeda LG, Hon. Oyedijo Segun Lekan Ward 1, Hon. Oloya Hammed Ward 5 and Hon. Caleb Kajojere Ward 9 and other notable astute political personalty.

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Former Oyo Councilors Endorse Oloye Sharafadeen Alli, Say They Will Work Tirelessly For His Emergence

About 120 of the 180 dissolved Councilors in the Oyo South Senatorial District have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Akogun Sharafadeen Alli as senatorial candidates as the 2023 general elections draw near.

The former council members pledged to deliver the senatorial district for the APC at a meeting conducted behind closed doors at the destiny house in Mokola Ibadan, the state capital.

Sharafadeen Alli

The former council members claim that they supported the party due to the caliber of political heavyweights in the party.

The former council members affirmed their support for the Party’s candidates and promised to fight tirelessly to ensure their victories in the next general elections.

Oloye Sharafadeen Alli asked for their support and collaboration during the interactive session in order to ensure victory for for all the Party’s candidates in the upcoming general elections in 2023.

Additionally, he gave them the assurance that their efforts and contributions toward the eventual triumph of the APC and its candidates in the general elections of 2023 would be appropriately rewarded, just as before.

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EID-EL-KABIR: ASIWAJU TINUBU URGES MUSLIMS TO DEMONSTRATE TRUE SPIRIT OF ISLAM

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday congratulated all Muslim brethren on this year Eid-el-Kabir.

According to a statement signed by Ashiwaju himself, he charges Muslims to emulate and demonstrate the teachings of the religion for the good of mankind.

Full Statement read:

As we mark and celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, may we keep in remembrance the true meaning of this holiday. More importantly, let us always strive to conduct our daily lives in accordance with the clear and beneficial message of this occasion. May I use this moment of gratitude to extend my sincere greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as well as to people of other creeds and faiths.

For His munificent blessings and abiding love for humankind and for assuring us that good shall always triumph over its opposite, we give utmost thanks and express profound gratitude to Almighty Allah SWT. Eid reminds us to place our faith in the compassion and wisdom of Allah and to be obedient to His instructions as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. By his action, Prophet Ibrahim demonstrated true Islam and submission to Allah. Prophet Ibrahim understood that the ways and commands of Almighty Allah SWT are supremely more life giving and enlightening than the ways of man.

Thus, as we celebrate Eid, let us use this moment to rededicate ourselves to greater adherence to the spiritually-enriching commands of Almighty Allah SWT. We must show the true spirit of Islam in our lives and not just on these special holidays. The holidays are given to us not merely as special moments to celebrate, but as kind reminders to strive as we must to become the people and nation we are meant to be.
We face stiff challenges as a nation. Most troubling is the spate of violent attacks on innocent Nigerians. We must take a stand against terror and injustice. These evils lie forever outside our faith. Those who perpetuate such inhumanity do so in opposition to Islam and all that it means.

To be true Muslims is to adhere to the principles of peace, tolerance, justice, and charity. Our faith asks us to stand against those perpetrating evil and visiting untold misery on others. And we must remain forever obedient to the kind and life-affirming principles of our faith.

Yes, there are those who seek to bring this nation and Islam into disrepute through their destructive and violent actions. They seek to pit brother against brother, neighbour against neighbour, and religion against religion. They want to break the peaceful order of society. But Allah has placed us here to build a better Nigeria by taking care and seeing all of its inhabitants as our brothers and sisters regardless of ethnicity, faith and region. This we shall do. And no amount of evil or terror from whatever quarter shall stop us from fulfilling what Allah has commanded us to do.

Thus, I ask you to continue to believe in the excellent nation Nigeria can be. Let us eschew violence and those who cause and sponsor it. Let us not forget the poor and vulnerable among us. Let us demonstrate brotherly concern and compassion and give succour to those unable to help themselves.
This Eid, we beseech Almighty Allah to protect the weak, feed the poor and give us the courage and wisdom to subdue and defeat those who would seek to hurt the innocent and impair this nation.

We pray for our gallant soldiers and other security agents who, daily, sacrifice themselves to confront violent evil. Let us also remember President Muhammadu Buhari, our governors and other leaders in our prayers that they might find the wisdom and fortitude to surmount the challenges facing this country that, together, we can enjoy the benefits of a better Nigeria.
We pray for a greater nation and society where the light of democracy, peace, prosperity and hope shines on and for all of us and the darkness of poverty, violence and hatred is forever banished. We pray that Nigeria shall be faithful and remain true to its great calling and destiny.

Once again, I wish Muslims and indeed all Nigerians a most memorable Eid-el-Kabir. Eid Mubarak!.

SIGNED
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
July 08, 2022

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Oyetola’s Loyalists Behind Destruction Of Adeleke’s Billboards – Osun PDP Claims

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The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has described the destruction of Senator Ademola Adeleke campaign billboards in several parts of Osogbo and other parts of Osun state as barbaric and dangerous plot to cause political crisis.

In a statement on Thursday by the caretaker committee of Osun PDP warned that the resort to violence and the desperation to prevent Osun people from making their leadership choice in the upcoming governorship election will backfire as the people are more than ready to ensure that their rights to choose who administer their affairs is not tampered with.

We must inform the whole world of a clandestine plan to unleash violence on Osun state by those who already feel rejected by overwhelming number of voters, thinking that this will scare them away from exercising their franchise on July 16. One of such plot is the willful destruction of Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke billboards to reverse the the increasing acceptability of the PDP Candidate all parts of the state.

Let us, for the purpose of emphasis, warn those behind this plot that they will be matched, not necessarily by equal measure of violence but whatever it takes legally to resist such attempt as to intimidate the good people of Osun State or coerce them into submission.

This will mean we will not hesitate to mobilize Osun people against the violence that is being promoted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). It is on this note that we want to urge the whole world to hold the APC responsible for any breakdown of law and order in Osun as we will no longer watch destruction of billboards or any other attack on our campaign materials go without a response.

Osun people can attest to the fact that our campaign has been peaceful so far. In all our campaign so far we did not involve in any kind of destruction or attack, but kept focus on our message of hope and revival of Osun state and the suffering masses.

We know so well how much our rescue mission mean to Osun people and how such message had constituted a thorn in the flesh of the clueless APC but we will not allow their violence take shape as we are not unaware such show of frustration is the last kick of a dying horse of Apc take away expectations of Osun people.

Let the APC not mistaken our peaceful disposition for cowardness, and we must warn that we will no longer condone their deliberate provocations. We are peace loving but will not be cowed by those who think the only route to leadership is violence. Osun people will not accept this barbarity anymore.

We must also call on security agencies to rise up to their primary responsibilities and ensure that political thugs do not have a field day in their act of destructions.

We must again remind the security agencies of our earlier warning to the fact that the APC already built an army of thugs to use in the upcoming governorship election, and the need for security agencies to take necessary actions to stop them before they throw Osun State into unimaginable chaos.

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9th Oyo Assembly 3rd Anniversary: It’s 3years of Quality Legislations, Uncommon Achievements ~ Oyo Assembly

As the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly marks its 3rd year Anniversary, it has described the journey so far as eventful, impactful and outstanding.

This is just as the lawmakers say they have recorded uncommon achievements which have surpassed the records of past Assemblies in Oyo State.

A statement signed on behalf of all the 32 lawmakers by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Hon Kazeem Olayanju felicitated with the Assembly on the anniversary.

According to him, the sincerity of purpose demonstrated by all the Oyo Assembly lawmakers from day one and their uncommon diligence and commitment to their legislative duties led to the achievements and feats being applauded today.

The Statement read ” Today makes it 3years since we took oath of office as Oyo State House of Assembly lawmakers. Ours has been a wonderful, dynamic, cohesive and result-driven team and this why we have broken record as the Assembly with the highest number of bills and resolutions passed in the annals of history of our dear state. As we speak we have over 86 bills and 148 resolutions to our credit. That’s surely not a mean feat. It is a collective effort and the glory is for everyone of us. Despite the belonging to different political parties we have been working harmoniously since our inauguration and the results are not only visible to the blinds, they are also audible to the deaf.” Hon Olayanju said

Some of the bills passed in 2019 included Oyo State Investment Promotion Agency Bill,
Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency Bill,
Oyo State Open Rearing & Grazing Regulation Bill,
Ministry of Finance Bill,
Ministry of Establishments & Training Bill,
Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Bill,
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development Bill,
Ministry of Energy Bill,
Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Inclusion Bill,
Ministry of Special Duties Bill,
Ministry of Investment, Trade, Industries & Cooperatives Bill,
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Bill,
Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources Bill and
Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism Bill,

He also highlighted few of the bills passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly in 2020 to include Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism Bill, Dogs (Amendment) Bill, Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Bill, Child Sexual Offences Bill, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency Bill, Oyo State Appropriation Bill,
Oyo State Finance Bill, Ibarapa Polytechnic Eruwa Amendment Bill, College of Education Lanlate, Oyo State Amendment Bill and Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill

The Chairman House Committee on Information stated further that notable bills like Oyo State Open Defecation Prohibition Bill, Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Response Agency & Referral Center Bill, Oyo State Enterprises & Employment Trust Fund Bill, Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission Bill, Oyo State House of Assembly Funds Management Bill, Elderly Persons Protection Bill, Infrastructure Maintenance & Control Agency Amendment Bill and Hotel Occupancy & Restaurant Consumption Tax Bill were passed in 2021 while few had equally been passed in 2022.

” We surely have a lot to showcase as members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly. And it is not out of place to mention that not less than 40 oversight functions were successfully carried out by the lawmakers in the last 3years. They include Oversight visits to some water projects in Oyo State, Oversight visits to all the 33 LGA’s on the status of earth moving equipments in the councils, Adhoc Committee Assignment on the need to find lasting solutions to perennial problem of gang violence in some neighborhood around Ibadan South West 1 Constituency, Oversight visit to the abandoned Strabag Quarry, Adegbayi Ibadan, Joint Committee work on ongoing road projects in the State as well as Ibadan Circular road and Oversight visit to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over reported cases of estimated billings. There were equally the screening of different nominees and members for government appointments and for different boards, agencies and parastatals ” Hon Olayanju said

He stressed that the Oyo Assembly lawmakers have written their names in gold adding that the 148 motions and resolutions passed by the Assembly are too numerous to be mentioned in the statement.

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MAO On Thursday: The Not Too Young To Run Bill And The Hypocrisy Of The Nigerian Ruling Political Class

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The drafters of the Nigerian constitution committed a vicious act of segregation unheard of an advanced political climates, despite the provisions of section 42 of the constitution which safeguard Nigerians from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group, place of origin, sex or political orientation, the constitution notwithstanding went ahead to impose a flagrant discrimination through sections 65, 106, 131 and 177 of the Constitution.

These discriminations were to impose age restriction on Nigerians desirous of contesting for public offices in the Senate, the State Houses of Assembly, the presidency and the governorship elections respectively.

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Section 35 of the constitution provides for the age of 35 years for eligibility to contest for a senatorial seat, section 106 provides a limitation of the age of 30 years for contesting a seat in the state House of Assembly, section 131 provides a limitation of 40 years for contesting for the position of the president and section 177 provides a limitation of 35 years for contesting for the position of a Governor.

These unfair legal provisions have become the stumbling block, among other factors, for most Nigerians, especially the youth population who according to the latest statistics of the voters registration carried out by INEC, constitute a staggering 74% of the new registered voters in 2022, along with comparable figures for already existing voters.

This state of affairs was deemed to require urgent attention as far back as 2017 when the Not Too Young To Run bill sponsored by the Tony Nwulu in the House of Representatives and AbdulAziz Nyako in the Senate, and was subsequently signed into law by president Muhammadu Buhari on May 31, 2018. The purport of this Act of parliament was to amend the age restriction provided by sections 65, 106, 131 and 177 of the Constitution. The legislation brought down the age qualification for President from 40 to 30 as formerly contained in section 131 of the constitution, from 30 to 25 for the House of Representatives and States’ House of Assembly as formerly contained in sections 65 (1) b and 106 of the constitution. The Act however, did not change the age qualification for governorship and Senate; as both were reserved at 35 years.

Wide jubilation and commendation across the Niger greeted the passage of this law, but the expectations birthed by such jubilations have since given way to pessimism as the familiar evils of our democracy epitomised by the old order has shown up to reverse the gains of the Not Too Young to Run Act 2018. The Not Too Young to Run law is only a smokescreen that disguises the acidic problems at the heart of degenerating politics in Nigeria. This include essential issues like money politics, godfatherism, election malpractices and corruption; as well as the dysfunctional arrangements of the nation’s democratic amalgam and the skewed economic disparity between the enormous old ruling class and the calculatingly pauperised youths by the same criminal political elite.

It has emerged to the consciousness of Nigerians through the caricature primaries of the two dominant political associations in Nigeria, that the Not Too Young to Run law is a platform for facilitating the continued domination of the already beleaguered Nigerian youth by the old political order and the succession of themselves by their own offspring, educated in ivy league institutions around the world. This scheme has been made easy by the over bloated nomination and expression of interest forms culmunating into millions of naira which are only affordable by the children of the high and the mighty, to the much publicized monetization of the party electoral primary process, all culminating in the emergence of the Ajimobis, the Fayoses, the Okowas, the Sule Lamidos, the real and genuine beneficiaries of the Not Too Young to Run law.
For context, the Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the daughter of erstwhile Governor of Delta state James Ibori won a PDP House of Representatives ticket for Ethiope federal Constituency in the State. Idris Abiola-Ajimobi, the son of former Oyo state Governor Abiola Ajimobi, 30 years old, won the APC House of Assembly ticket to contest Ibadan South West 2 State Constituency. Bello El-rufai, 34 years old, the son of Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-rufai won the APC ticket to contest the Kaduna North Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat.

Marlyn Okowa-Daramola in her early 30s, daughter of Ifeayin Okowa, Governor of Delta state won the PDP House of Assembly ticket to represent Ika North East State House of Assembly seat in Delta. Joju Fayose, 30 years old son of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose won the PDP House of Representatives ticket to represent Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1. In the case of Sule Lamido former Jigawa state Governor, his son Mustapha Sule-Lamido 39 years old won the Jigawa State PDP Gubernatorial ticket. While Mohammed Sani-Abacha, the son of late military dictator, General Sani Abacha won the PDP gubernatorial ticket in Kano state.

Fom the plethora of evidences stated above, it is now obvious to discerning Nigerians who the real beneficiaries of the Not Too Young to Run Law are, needless to emphasise that the law in itself was sponsored in the senate by Abdulaziz Murtala Nyako, a son of a former Governor of Adamawa state.

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