PETER OBI HAS NO INFLUENCE OVER NDC PARTY AFFAIRS – VICTOR UMEH. (PHOTO).

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 Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has firmly stated that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, exerts no influence on party decisions or candidate selections. Umeh made the clarification on Monday during an interview, while addressing speculations and allegations that he was involved in influencing positions within the party. The NDC has come under heavy criticism following its recently concluded primary elections across the country. In response to claims linking Obi to the process, Umeh distanced the former Anambra governor from any involvement. “Peter Obi has not been involved in influencing who becomes what in the NDC. He’s somebody whom you can hardly see drag into a process like this,” Senator Umeh said. He added that in Obi’s local government area, residents are fully aware of developments and do not require directives from him on whom to support. Umeh attributed his own decision to join the NDC to the p...

SOUTHWEST GOVERNORS PLAN 25-YEAR DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN YESTERDAY.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 3 people, people standing and indoor                The Southwest Governors' Forum, under the aegis of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, met in Abeokuta, Ogun State and unanimously agreed to develop a 25-year Western Nigeria Development Master Plan.
In an 11-point communiqué issued after the meeting, the forum also agreed to have a Joint Task Force to guarantee the safety of lives, property and prosperity of the people of the the region, while also declaring the region a zero tolerance zone to crime.
The governors, in the communiqué read by the host Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, further agreed that the artificial boundaries of states, religions and political affiliation will not act as barrier to the regional development, adding that all the states have been encouraged to improve bilateral cooperation and foster development.
Speaking on food security, they said a regional Agricultural Summit will be held in Ibadan towards improved food security in the region.
The forum revealed that it would set up a committee to codify the values and ethos of the Yoruba race, in order to strengthen the identity and unity of the people of the region.
It was also decided that the forum would henceforth be known as the Western Nigeria Governors' Forum.
In attendance with Amosun were Governors Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti State), Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos State) Rauf Aregbesola (Osun State), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo State) and Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo State).More photos below.
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