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*Says Fuel Scarcity is Global Phenomenon as it Prepares for Awolowo Lecture, Tinubu 70th Birthday Colloquium and Coronation of Olubadan of Ibadanland

A pro-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu coalition, the Coalition for A Better Nigeria has strongly kicked against the ambition of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, insisting that Southern Nigeria should produce the next President of Nigeria in 2023.

The Coalition has also attributed fuel scarcity in Nigeria to a “global phenomenon”, adding that it is getting set for the as for Chief Obafemi Awolowo Lecture, the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 70th Birthday Colloquium and Coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade AWA Bamiji, the group said that as the 2023 presidential election inches closer, “various preparations are ongoing from the sides of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties and the security agencies but most interesting things in all of these are defections, bye-elections, preparation for Osun and Ekiti 2022 and a number of gimmicks and intrigues, otherwise known as permutations by various Gladiators in the Country.”

The group affirmed that the “Presidency had been officially zoned to the Southern Nigeria by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in line with popular advocacy, most, especially by the respected Northern Elders and politicians, Southern Governors’ Forum, as well as various civil societies under this umbrella body.

“It is our belief that the People Democratic party (PDP) will follow suit regardless of the ongoing, unpopular and shameful consultation of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, which is targeted at crashing the ship of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in no distant time.

“The reason being that, contrary to his lie that he has always been getting the Party’s ticket, he got the PDP Presidential ticket only once, 2019, because of the generally agreed arrangement to allow all the Northern Aspirants slug it out among themselves, including Governor Aminu Tambuwwal of Sokoto State and Senator Bukola Saraki, which latter made it easier for him to emerge victorious and the Party was able to balance the equation with the APC, Muhammadu Buhari, Northerner and PDP, Atiku Abubakar, Northerner.

“Earlier in 2007, he left for the impending sledged hammer of the PDP Primary election to clinch the awaiting Presidential ticket of the Action Congres (AC) for the Presidential election and then, we had the AC, Atiku Abubakar, Northerner, and PDP, Umaru Musa Yar’dua, Northerner.

“He got the ticket twice, under 2 different Political Parties due to zoning and lost out but he is now boasting as if he has special skill which he had been using to outsmart others in the race.

“He attempted it for the first time in 1993, under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and stepped down for the former President, Bashorun Mashood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, before Alhaji Babagana Kingibe was later defeated at the Party’s Primary in Jos, Plateau State, to become the Basorun MKO Abiola running mate in the 1993 Presidential election.

“He has been making attempts to get the Presidential ticket since 1993 at the age of 47 and by next year, 2023, he would be 77 years of age after he had enjoyed 2 terms in Office, between 1999 to 2007, as the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria”, the Coalition said.

The body added that “It would have been better, if the Obasanjo/Atiku led Federal Government had performed spectacularly, upon which the Nigerian masses will now be seriously looking for him to contest but the reverse is the case.

“Atiku’s Offences against Nigeria.

“(1) Instead of being humble and listening to the Public opinion, “2023 Presidency is the turn of the Southern Nigeria: Non – Negotiable”, he came out to start his selfish Nationwide consultation, because Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the most serious Presidential Aspirant in the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and in deed in the entire Nation for this moment, is also consulting nationwide.

“This means, he is going to be A TYRANT and A COPY CAT, if by mistake, he gets elected, God forbids, in the interest of peace.

“(2) He lied with his statement that it has always been easy for him to get the ticket. Nigeria has grown beyond having A PATHOLOGICAL LIER as President.

“(3) You are pursuing the Presidency since 29 years ago and Almighty God in His infinite mercy and the electorate jointly rewarded you with 8 year Vice Presidency out of about 250 million living Nigerians and you said, it’s not enough for you? SHEER GREED!

“(4) He has audacity to attempt to run over the South East and South South Regions that gave him the bloc votes in 2019, and snatch the PDP Presidential ticket from them with confidence, according to him, instead of reciprocating their good gesture towards him and supporting any popular Candidate from any of these 2 Regions. What an ingrate?

“Atiku’s sin against his Party, PDP. (1) Immediately he lost at the Supreme Court, he left the teeming members across Nigeria to their fate, to go and relax in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), until now that election is a year away. His major assignment on arrival is consultation in Benue State, where he donated N50 million to the Victims of herdsmen crisis, because Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu also donated N50 million each in Zamfara and Niger States to the Victims of banditry and another N50 million to the Victims of Katsina market fire.

“We are very sure, he will be asking for the formula to govern Nigeria from Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, if elected as President by mistake, God forbids again! Nigeria needs only an independent thinker, like Tinubu.

“Thank God that Governor Samuel Orthom of Benue State also asked him the same question of “why did he abandon them in Benue State in time of need, not even sending a soothing word from Dubai?”, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He had no answer in return. MR. USED AND DUMPED.

“POSER: Will his former Boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, be bold to start campaigning for him against the popular wish? Time will tell.

“The stage is set for the performance of this political drama of the Century as we echo again to all Political Parties to present a Northern Candidate and lose election. For our dear friend, Governor Yaya Bello of Kogi State, and his Co-Travellers, a word is enough for the wise.

“On the rumoured plot by a cabal to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and make him a flagbearer for the APC, we may need to remind them that Bayelsa State is being governed by Mr. Douye Diri, the PDP Governor, which means the APC has no base in Bayelsa State and the entire South South Region, which makes subzoning its Presidential ticket to the Region unrealistic, just like in the Southeast.

“Apart from organising an effective nationwide Campaign for 2023 Presidential election, which is very key, who among those names that are being touted as likely Presidential Aspirants of both the APC and PDP, has really empowered People by making numerous names in the Government, the Federal and States’ Executive Councils, as well the National and States’ Assemblies, apart from the Local Government Councils, that can confidently watch his or her back during the Presidential election?

“None, apart from Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Visionary, Human Resources’ Developer and the Rave of the moment. We don’t need to deceive ourselves any longer.

“The ongoing Russia – Ukraine War may further prolong the over 3 – week scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, because the bulk of refined Petroleum products coming into the Country from warring Region and its adjacent areas is going to face some delays as traders who supply refined Petroleum products to Nigeria might pause a little due to the deficit in the supply of crude Oil cargoes coming from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

“This economic hardship may continue for sometime as long queues also surface in most petrol stations across the World, most especially in Europe, because of the ongoing Russia – Ukraine War, which made Oil Vessels to be delayed on the various sea ports and the Russia, which is the second largest Oil Producing Country in the World, is now fully concentrated on war operation, thereby creating artificial scarcity across the Globe”, group noted.

Obafemi Awolowo Lecture, Tinubu At 70

The Coalition said the “general public is cordially invited to the Annual Obafemi Awolowo Lecture, “Value for Africa’s Development” holding on Sunday, 6 March, 2022, by 6pm (NGR Time) and 5pm (GMT) organised by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation and to be delivered by Right Reverend Professor Adedapo Asaju, under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, former President, Republic of Ghana, while General Yakubu Gowon, (Rtd) GCFR, will be Special Guest of Honour. Director of Events, Professor Banjo Oyeyinka – Oyelaran.

“Zoom: meeting ID: 851 0178 9100. Pass Code: 942711. Email: info@obafemiawolowofoundation.org

“By Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be clocking 70 years of age and a Birthday Colloquium is always organised around this period in his honour. This year edition will be unique because it’s a celebration of the round figure, 70 years of age, as well as being the last Birthday Celebration before his electoral victory as the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, by God’s grace.

“Please, kindly watch out for an interesting musical package by Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, which would be posted on social media by March in his honour.

“All Roads leading to Ibadan, the Capital of Southwestern Region will be busy on Friday, 11 March, 2022, as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Olalekan Ishola Balogun, will be crowned this day, by Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. May your reign be peaceful and by God’s grace, it will attract tremendous progress to Ibadanland. Long life and prosperity, Kabiyesi!”, the statement concluded.