A two-term former  Lagos State House of Assembly member,  Sir Jude Idimogu, says there will be “no vacancy” in Aso Rock come 2027.

Idimogu, who represented Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II between 2015 and 2023, made the declaration in an interview on Friday in Lagos.

He was reacting to the recent announcement by an opposition group, which vowed to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Idimogu, who is also the deputy leader of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ndigbo, Lagos State, and APC member, said no alliance between opposition leaders could pose a significant threat to Tinubu’s re-election.

The former lawmaker described the coalition of opposition politicians against the second term aspiration of the president as nothing but an exercise in futility.

He noted that the ruling party had a strong leadership and grassroots support that would propel the party to victory in 2027.

Idimogu maintained that the president deserved a second term because he was building a legacy of sustainable development.

“In Nigeria, power is being rotated between the North and the South, so I believe it is the turn of the South to complete their eight years in office.

“So there is no vacancy in Aso Rock come 2027 and I am appealing to all the Northerners in the party to support the president to complete his eight years.

“Regarding the coalition, I can tell you, there is really no political gang-up that can unseat Tinubu in 2027,” he said.

Idimogu said that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda was yielding positive results, hence he did not see the prospect of any opposition candidate reeling out anything better than his.

“I don’t know which of the candidates will come out today and reel out a policy that is better than what the administration of Tinubu is doing.

“This is because Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda is yielding positive results and we can see improved power supply.

“Our naira against the dollar is now gradually appreciating with the restoration of the naira-for-crude deal, and the export drive,” he said.

The ex-lawmaker also noted that the prices of food items were gradually reducing in the market with the implementation of favourable policies to increase farmers’ outputs.

“So I will give it to him (Tinubu). In two years’ time, I will be one of those that will quickly champion his re-election in 2027,” he said.

Idimogu advised the people behind the coalition to instead join hands with the president in the interest of the country. (NAN)

The Chairman, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Mr Abel  Bala has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State  for taking the education sector to the next level of development.

He said that  Sule has performed well in the education sector in the area  of structures and instructional materials among others.

Bala stated this  at three-Day Workshop organised by the  Conference of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Nasarawa State Chapter in Lafia on Wednesday.

The theme of the Conference is ” The Impact of ICT on School Administration and Management”

Bala, who is the Chairman of the Conference, said that  Sule has made adequate  budgetary provision in 2025 for the education sector in the state.

” I want to thank  the governor   for placing premium on the education sector.

” Sule is aware that education is the way that drive the nation to its greatness.

” Therefore, he deliberately chopped up this year’s  budget to take care of  the provision of structures and instructional materials.

” I make bold to say this in my capacity as the Chairman, House Committee on Education because as a committee, we have the statistics.

“We have visited schools and we have been synergising with all critical stakeholders in  this sector,” he said.

He urged the participants to complement  Sule’s efforts by providing quality and sound education to the pupils and students.

Bala  also urged them to ensure the  judicious utilisation of facilities and laboratory equipment provided by the government.

” I equally thank the officials of ANCOPSS for the remarkable unity among them.

” I  implore you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and  re-learn skills and techniques on ICT,” he said.

The lawmaker appreciated Dr Danladi Jatau, Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly for the support the committee is getting from him and called for its sustenance.

” I want to appreciate   Jatau for the support we received from him as a committee” he added.

Earlier, the Chairman of ANCOPSS, Mr  Aloko Williams,  said that ideas and experiences are expected to be shared during the workshop for the overall development of the education sector.

He appreciated the State Government and the House of Assembly for their efforts in uplifting the standard of education in the State.

The chairman thanked dignitaries that attended the event for thier contributions towards the development of education in the state. ( NAN)

By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday, said he will be the one to write condolence message of those that rumoured he collapsed at a function and was rushed to France.

Wike stated this while speaking with journalists after inspecting some ongoing projects to be commissioned at the 2nd anniversary in office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in May.

He said there was nothing wrong with his health and he is sure that he is healthier than some of them that are spreading the rumour.

It would be recalled that it was rumoured by some online blogs that Wike last week collapsed while having a meeting and was rushed to France, adding that he had stroke.

The FCT Minister while responding to the rumour said, initially he didn’t want to dignified the rumour mongers with response, that is why he kept quiet, because it was to divert attention and it is all part of politics and therefore, he won’t be distracted.

According to Wike,  “I don’t want to give credence to people who are only interested in carrying rumours. First of all, I am a human being; it is not a ghost that will collapse. It is human beings that will collapse if there is any problem with their health not mine. Unfortunately, for them, I did not collapse and I did not show any sign that I have any health problem. Let me tell you what happened. What happened was that you saw that the former Head of Service (in Rivers state) came out to let the public know what was going on, how they planned to bomb the House of Assembly complex and how they planned to attack national assets. In order to divert attention from people not focusing on that, they had to bring one rumor that they not me, have been flown overseas.

“There was no time I collapsed; there was no time anybody took me overseas. But you see me everyday. The day Mr President broke iftar on his birthday, I was there. The next day, I led Abuja residents to pay Sallah homage. I see all those stories just died down. This is politics. We have thick skin. Those things don’t bother us. We are not distracted. We are focused on our jobs. So, I thank Nigerians for being worried, which it should be, but people should not wish their fellow human beings such a thing to happen. Even though everyone will die one day but it is only God that says the day you will die not any human being.

He noted, “So, you have seen that I am even healthier than most of them who carried that rumour and I will write their condolence letters. I can assure you that I will write their condolence letters. So, there is nothing like that.”

The FCT Minister, who visited the International Conference Center (ICC), Judges quarters, ongoing road project at Ghishiri, Apo, etc, said he is very satisfied with the pace of work and the various contractors handling the projects have all already assured him they will deliver the projects before the deadlines especially those that are to deliver for the 2nd anniversary of Mr. President.

On how his administration has been managing with funding these projects, he said, no resources is enough but it has to do with managing the funds you are provided.

“The contractors believe in us; they have confidence in us. I just paid some money to them this morning. So, it is about the management of the little resources. No resources can be enough. It is about the management. That is what they are saying on display. We are very happy that they are not complaining”, he said.