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Orji Uzor Kalu’s Smooth Road To Senate Presidency

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Two-term Governor of Abia State and now Senate Chief Whip; Senator Uzor Kalu is a man known to have always believed in the peace and stability of the entity called Nigeria. When many of his kingsmen are agitating for secession he is of the opinion that with dialogue and engagement in political activities, things can change in favour of the eastern part of the country a pace he represents wholeheartedly and has committed his resources to the upliftment. He is a politician of High note who knows the power of negotiating power.

 

Despite fighting many battles in which he has come out victorious, his name is synonymous with peace. Having lived part of his formative years as a student at the University of Maiduguri; where he was actively involved in student politics, he has never lost his connection hence why he has constantly done everything humanly possible for Nigeria to remain one entity. He is one of the few politicians devoid of religious or ethnic bigotry. He mixes freely with all sundry regardless of their state of origin or the language they speak. The KIBIYAN KABI of Kebbi Arugungu Emirates despite all odds won his reelection into the 10th senate a few weeks ago. Despite the political tsunami that swept many of his colleagues within off within his region. OUK displayed his political goodwill as a grass root person as he was voted massively for.

 

On receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC; OUK began to chase his long-time ambition of being the senate president of the red chambers. As the 9thsenate is currently winding up, OUK who is the current senate whip has stayed as a top contender likely to be compensated with the highly coveted position as the number 3 man in the country. All odds are working in his favour as he is a Christian, he is a top member of the ruling party All Progressives Congress APC from the South East region and in other to pacify the region that is constantly seeking to leave Nigeria and float Biafra, the administration is looking to pacify the region with the senate presidency which will give them a sense of belonging and also ensure they have a high stake in governance in the country. OUK is a top contender with his political experience in the executive and as a legislator will come to play.

 

In other to achieve his ambition; the astute businessman has been on the move rallying around politicians from his region and his friends from other regions to support his bid to become senate president. From the recent permutation, he seems the most likely the pendulum swings in his favour. Sources disclosed that he is currently meeting top influential senators, governors and political influencers to seek their support in achieving his long ambition. “His close relationship with the president-elect is also a strong indication that he might likely get the position of Senate President. He is not relying on that only he is going all out to ensure he tidies his own homework so the rest could be a walkover.”

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Farmer Governor, Umar Bago’s Impeccable Strides

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For the Executive Farmer Governor of Niger State; His Excellency Umar Bago who happens to be the 6th democratically elected Governor of the Power state, has paid his dues and also played politics at the grassroots level before getting to his current status.

From his actions, he seems to have prepared for the job ahead as he is in the quest of making history as a governor who takes food security and farming to the next level taking advantage of the fertile and vast landmass Niger state currently has also banking on the current challenges affecting agric business in Nigeria as an opportunity for Niger state to create revenue and also empower its local farming population.

The banker-turned-politician started with a stellar career in the banking sector having worked at the United Bank for Africa, First City Monument Bank FCMB and Afribank before heeding the calls of his people to delve into politics in 2007. For him, he had always said his sojourn into the murky waters of politics was humanity is driven and one thing he has come to realize is that he is a fulfilled man serving his people and also bringing succour to their pains and making life better for them. In 2010, He contested and won a seat at the House of Representatives representing Chanchanga Federal constituency in Minna where he was until he was sworn in as Governor of Niger State.

As a member of the Green Chamber; Bago was cosmopolitan, refined, cerebral, and socially savvy and was adjudged a great guy by his colleagues. He was a force in the chambers that spoke with confidence, and authority and knows his onions. As chairman House Committee Maritime Safety Education and Administration; the Political science graduate from the Usman Danfodio University Sokoto ensured he discharged his duties diligently this placed him on the map and made many people notice his strides.

In his bid to make Niger state regain its lost glory as one of the biggest food-producing states in Nigeria; he acquired over 300 tractors and other mechanized farming equipment as he also allocated thousands of hectares of land for farming. President Bola Tinubu was on the ground to flag off the pilot phase which would see the prices of food crash drastically and also bring about food security in the country. Apart from his giant strides in Agriculture, he has committed a whole lot to road and infrastructural development, security, education, commerce, tourism, health, infrastructural development, and women and youth empowerment he also rebuilt and remodelled the moribund Minna Airport with modern equipment and also renamed it Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The farmer Governor is indeed not relenting on his oars as he also signed a partnership with Lagos state to supply the state which already has the ready-made market for farm produce which will ensure that farmers get to sell their goods in real-time and also make profits to be reinvested as he also plans to synergize with more state who are ready to key into the massive food production chain.

 

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Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi’s Workaholic Nature

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If Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola FCA, CON were to be like Nostradamus; the man who sees tomorrow; he would have predicted what the future holds but unfortunately he is not one and he has never met a soothsayer who told him what  the future holds but he is a man who believes in the spirit of hardwork, resilience, doggedness and passion. More reason he was able to climb the ladder of success early in his career as a politician and a seasoned accountant.

While growing up, he learnt the art of working hard and smart from his parent but he also ensured he was in tune with his immediate environment which provided him and molded him into the man he has become today. His influence and political capacity in Lagos and Ogun his filial relationship with President Bola Tinubu and also the Senate President Godswil Obot Akpabio is a testimony that he has indeed done well for himself to have commanded such respect.

As an assembly member in Lagos, Member of Representative and Senator representing Lagos West and now Ogun West; Yayi as he is fondly called has remained consistent and is known for being a progressive-minded person. He is also a kind man who puts his people first. Often time many people ask him why a successful accountant like him would be looking for the political terrain a game perceived to be dirty by many, but he often answers them that; His love and passion for service to the people has been a driving force. Today, calling Yayi anywhere in South West Nigeria is synonymous with; success, political power, philanthropy, intelligence, brilliance and hard work.

Last December during the yuletide season when many of his colleagues had retired back to their constituency to spend time with their constituents and family; Yayi was deprived of his luxury of time as he was so enmeshed with the national assignment that is billed to move to Nigeria to the next level. While he resumes in his office at 8 am he closes in the wee hours to ensure a smooth budget passage and meeting the needed budget cycle. He worked tirelessly forgetting his meals most times. Despite his exceptional delivery of the budget process; he still made time to host his people in the New Year at his country home in Ilaro. Last weekend he also empowered several of his constituents with empowerment facilities worth millions of Naira to ensure financial stability despite the biting economy. He is currently one of the most experienced lawmakers in Ogun as he is focused on attracting more development to his region and state at large.

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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s Strategic Moves

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Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah made the headlines last week when he announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC from the moribund Young Progressives Party YPP where he won the senate seat of Anambra South twice. To some, the news came as a shock but to those in the know it’s a move to better the lots of his people after he had consulted widely with his supporters and constituents.

While many said his move was to help him solve his multibillion naira case with the EFCC those close to him disclosed that the issues had long been resolved even before his defection that the court just officially made the pronouncement which comes as a coincidence after both the NNPC and Capital Oil have reached an agreement to settle out of court.

Those in the know and other political pundits say the move is chess-like which will be a game-changing venture in his political sojourn haven built an occultist followership within his district. Sources say his move will solidify the ruling party APC in Anambra state where Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA is currently ruling. Sources say his move will put him at an edge to oust Governor Soludo from office in the next Guber election to make Abambra an All Progressives Congress State. The move will give Senator Ubah the needed support in other to mobilize votes in the next election and also make him the leader of the party in the state.

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