YOU LIED: ATIKU, WIKE RENEW FIGHT OVER CHOICE OF 2023 RUNNING MATE. (PHOTO).

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 You lied: Atiku, Wike renew fight over choice of 2023 running mate Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Minister of Federal Capital Territory,FCT, Nyesom Wike, have renewed their fight over the latter’s choice of running mate in the 2023 general elections. The two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who fell out with each other after the PDP presidential primaries that saw Atiku picking former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as running mate, are engaged in a war of words over what truly transpired. Atiku, in an interview, said he had no regret ignoring Wike for Okowa, adding that he acted according to the preference of party leaders. Atiku said PDP leaders had nominated three names, including Okowa, Wike, and Emmanuel Udom, former governor of Akwa Ibom, for the position. He added that Okowa was rated in the first position, followed by Wike who emerged second, and Udom third. Atiku said he decided to consult with the party in 2023 after facing criticisms for n...
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GOV. SANWO-OLU RESTATES COMMITMENT TO SPORTS, AS LAGOS HOSTS MAIDEN SOUTH-WEST GAMES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 SANWO-OLU RESTATES COMMITMENT TO SPORTS, AS LAGOS HOSTS MAIDEN SOUTH-WEST GAMES


•Organisers Laud Lagos Governor For Infrastructural Development


 


 

The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed the readiness of Lagos to host the maiden edition of the South West Games.


 

The South-West Games scheduled for March 26 to 28 will provide an avenue for athletes from the six states in the region – Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti – to compete in different sports activities at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Rowe Park and Yaba College of Education.


 

The Governor assured the organisers and all the participants that the Lagos State Government will provide safe and adequate sporting facilities for the maiden edition of the game.


 

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit and presentation of a customised jersey to him by the South West Games 2025 Committee led by its President, Dr Olanrewaju Alfred, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Friday.


He said the 2025 South West Games will be a rallying point for enhancing social inclusion, youth engagement, bringing about healthy rivalry and creating opportunities to redirect young people into creative minds.


Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos would continue to be a rallying point in creating an enabling environment, using social apparatus to develop sound minds, and promoting inclusion and youth engagement for community development.


Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the brain behind the South-West Games and pledged the Lagos State Government's support for the 2025 South West Games.


Speaking earlier, the President of the South West Games 2025 Committee, Dr Olanrewaju Alfred, who appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for his inspirational leadership, said the event, which is a maiden edition, would be a vehicle for youth empowerment and development.


Alfred, who was accompanied by members of his team, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for the giant strides of his administration in key sectors in Lagos State and for providing the needed sporting facilities for the maiden edition of the South-West Games.


He said his committee was in Lagos to inform Governor Sanwo-Olu of the coming tournament as the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum.


Also speaking, the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, said the forthcoming South-West Games would be used to unravel the talents in youth.

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