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Who advised Akinwunmi Ambode to call that press conference?

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By ‘Fisayo Soyombo

Who advised Akinwunmi Ambode to call that press conference — to talk about Sanwo-Olu’s “records of rehabilitation” at Gbagada General Hospital and his arrest for “spending fake US dollars at a night club”? Bad move!

Aside the inappropriateness of publicly fighting dirty, those utterances have gifted Sanwo-Olu an undeserved stage to shine. And boy, did he take it.

On top of immediately earning some sympathy votes off Ambode’s indiscretion, Sanwo-Olu further won himself some new fans with his mature response. His advisers — those who structured the content of that response — are political wizards.

I like how Ambode has refused to step down, though; no one man should be deciding the destinies of millions of Lagosians. But I’d have liked it even more if he begged less — dare Tinubu and fight like a lion; if you win, be happy; if you lose, take it in your stride like a man and move on.

After all, before you were Governor, your life existed. And even if you got a second term, you would give it up after four years.

By the way, who authorized Sanwo-Olu to release that statement? For all its depth of thought, it was ridden with errors of tense and grammar. Too many errors in such a short statement. Is this how you want to run Lagos? No problem if he made these mistakes himself — you don’t have to be a Professor of English to govern — but big problem if he couldn’t find himself a decent media aide to clean up the errors?

No leader possesses every skill required to succeed on the job, but every serious leader arms himself with aides who are strong in his areas of weakness. First signal: Sanwo-Olu, if he becomes Lagos Governor, won’t be thorough.

Whoever wins the APC primary tomorrow, I won’t be too bothered. Ambode is Governor in the first place because Tinubu literally lorded it over Lagos APC pre-2015; if he gets a taste of his own medicine pre-2019, so be it. That said, nobody needs to be told Sanwo-Olu is a puppet: just look intently into his eyes whenever he speaks.

The man who’s richer than the whole of Osun is just about to get richer than the whole of Lagos!

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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State

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The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;

“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.

The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.

The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.

It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.

I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.

Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”

Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.

We commend the Governor on this development.

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State

The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.

Here’s what the Governor wrote;

“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.

“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.

“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”

Here are pictures from the scene visit

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PHOTO: Governor Peter Mbah Speaks At 2023 Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (LCCI)

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The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;

“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.

This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.

As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.

In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.

I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.

We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.

Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.

Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”

Here are pictures from the conference.

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