2015: Atiku Consults With APC Stakeholders In Edo

Ahead of the 2015 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday consulted with leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo.

Mr. Atiku, who visited the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, in his office in Benin said he was in the state as part of his nationwide consultation with the leadership of the party.

He said that the tour was in fulfillment of his promise to consult with relevant stakeholders across the country on his political ambition.

He commended the state government on its infrastructure development under the present administration and urged the governor to do more.

Responding, Mr. Oshiomhole said that he was excited about the intention of the meeting. He wished the former vice president well.

He urged him to ensure that his consultation would be to the benefit of the country and its citizens.

Mr. Atiku, though still a member of Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had voiced his frustration at being muzzled out of the party’s activities. He had been approached by the national leaders of the APC to join the opposition party, which controls Edo and 15 other states.

(NAN)

Eye Service Governor- Oshiomole Gives Bold Girl Hawking Plantain Chips N1m Cheque

Following the criticism that greeted his now regrettable stern words to a widow that she should “go and die” for hawking on the sidewalks of Benin City, the Edo State capital, in violation of road traffic laws, Governor Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday allegedly gave out a cheque of one million to a child hawker at New Benin, by Total filling station.

According to our source, the governor and his entourage were walking by apparently on an inspection tour when some child hawkers on sighting them, took to their heels in fear.

However, a little girl hawking fried plantain chips refused to run and instead greeted the governor as he came closer.

Not sure what to expect, the girl stood with her tray of plantain chips on her head, stunned by her boldness, Gov. Oshiomhole reportedly drew nearer to the girl, took out his pen from his pocket and signed her a cheque for one million naira.

In her excitement, the girl threw away her tray of plantain chips and began to scream with joy as she thanked the governor profusely for his kindness and generosity.

Governor Oshiomhole Apologises Over Comments To A Widow

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Friday apologised for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour on Mission Road, in the state capital, a fortnight ago.

Oshiomhole said that he now regretted the comments which had become the subject of discourse in the social media.

The Governor, however, noted that he made the comments in anger.

Oshiomhole’s apology was made when the leadership of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN), paid him a courtesy visit in Benin.

He noted that though the challenge of modern times had bestowed on the shoulders of some women and single mothers the status of bread winners of their homes, such should not be used as an accuse to flout the laws.

The Governor urged the Muslim women leaders to use their offices to propagate the essence of healthy living among children and women in the nation and the need to maintain proper sanitary conditions in their neighbourhoods.

Oshiomhole lamented that the challenge of widowhood had also exposed children to different temptations, adding that there was the need for society to be careful, to avoid unwittingly creating more problems for the nation.

He noted that money was not the best thing that guaranteed ones happiness, “but honesty and selfless service.

The Governor added that if Muslims and Christians were adequately committed to their religious doctrines, the world would be a better place.

He urged the women to propagate the message of Islam through the nooks and crannies of the nation, and to also inculcate the values of honesty in their followers.

Oshiomhole, however, assured the association of government’s support in ensuring that its present leadership made remarkable progress and also consolidated on the successes of their predecessors.

Earlier, the FOMWAN National President, Hajia Amina Omoti, urged the state government to look into the issue of the teaching of Islamic Religious Studies in public schools in the state.

Omoti also solicited for government’s moral and financial support for the effective running of the association.