OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES PARAMOUNT RULER OF ABA AT 91.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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      President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Paramount Ruler of Aba, Dr. Isaac A. Ikonne Enyi 1, as “reservoir of wisdom and knowledge who is a fountain of inspiration for present and future generations.’’
Congratulating the traditional ruler on his 91st birthday anniversary, President Buhari said: “I am proud and delighted to celebrate with you on this remarkable occasion of your long and eventful journey of life.’’
According to the President, “living to 91 years of age and presiding over the affairs of your domain for 45 years is a milestone, and God has been kind for preserving you for this remarkable length of time in the service of your people.’’
The President told the paramount ruler that “you are not only the custodian of your people's rich tradition and culture, but you are also an encyclopedia of knowledge and wisdom whose advice is highly valued by successive governments in the country.’’
“I pray to Almighty God to protect you, grant you more wisdom, good health, and many more years on earth to continue to render service to your people and humanity at large,’’ the President added.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
December 31, 2019.
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