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2027: ‘Nigeria too big for Obi, lacks capacity’ – SGF, Akume

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Akume on Obi

Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), George Akume, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, does not have the capacity and capability to run Nigeria. Akume, a former Benue  state governor, while addressing the press on Friday, said that if Obi could not rescue Anambra State, let alone rescue the 36 states of the nation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also said that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, did not rescue his state, so he…

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Presidency: “Wait till 2031” – Akume to northern politicians

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Babachir accuses Tinubu

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), George Akume, has urged Northern Region politicians to wait until 2031 before running for president. Akume made the plea during his remarks at a two-day Interactive Season on Government-Citizen Engagement yesterday in Kaduna. The event, with the theme: “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-citizens’ Engagement for National Unity”, was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. The SGF commended the Foundation for providing a platform where citizens and government officials could sit and explore ways to enhance governance, democracy, and development. He…

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“Tinubu’s Government will end killings in North-Central” – SGF Akume

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SGF Akume on Tinubu’s Govt.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fully committed to ending the ongoing bloodshed in Benue State and across the North-Central region, declaring that “the days of bloodshed are numbered”. Addressing newsmen at his Makurdi residence on Wednesday, Akume, a former governor of Benue State, said the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration prioritizes the safety and protection of all Nigerians. “The ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda is clear. We will protect our people at all costs.…

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2027: Akume wrong; there is vacancy in Aso Villa Buba Galadima

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Buba Galadima

A prominent leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has dismissed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume’s claim that there is “no vacancy in Aso Rock” in 2027.  Recall that Akume recently asserted that President Bola Tinubu is expected to complete two terms in office, calling on the North to wait until 2031. In an published interview at the weekend, Galadima described Akumes remarks as self-serving, suggesting the SGF was merely protecting his job. According to him, such declarations hold no ground in…

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2027: No vacancy in Aso Rock until 2031 – SGF

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Aso Presidential Villa

Less than two years into President Bola Tinubus first-term in office, Secretary to Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume has declared that those nursing presidential ambition, particularly from the North, should shelve such aspiration, saying there is no vacancy in Aso Rock until 2031. Senator Akume, who stated this during a television programme, said a fresh mandate for the incumbent President Tinubu was a done deal. He advised former Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar not to seek the…

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2027: God forbid, Tinubu hasnt shown hes re-electable, Atiku replies Akume

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Atiku replies Akume

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has replied to comments by Secretary to the Federation, (SGF) George Akume that the North should not contest in the 2027 presidential election. Reacting through his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku noted that Tinubu has not shown that he deserves a second term in office. Atiku was reacting to comments by the SGF that the North should forget contesting against Tinubu in 2027.  Recall that Akume had cautioned Northern political bigwigs against contesting against Tinubu in 2027. The SGF, while speaking…

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Nigeria@64: Tinubu orders low-key Independence Day celebrations

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Tinubu on Nigeria@64

President Bola Tinubu has approved a low-key celebration for Nigerias 64th Independence Day, considering the nations current economic challenges. The decision, which was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, during a press conference in Abuja yesterday, stated that: In alignment with the mood of the nation, the President has approved that the 64th Independence celebration should be low-keyed. The SGF emphasised that the scaled-back commemoration was designed to remind us about our strength when we stay united, our progress despite the challenges,…

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??Minimum Wage: “You know economic saboteurs; they occupy corridors of power”- Labour to SGF

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Labour to SGF

The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), has said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) should not call Labours actions felony or economic saboteurs, saying the real culprits are known to the SGF. The NLC, in response to a recent statement credited to the SGF, expressed disappointment and strong condemnation of the recent comments made by the SGF regarding the nationwide strike embarked upon by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC). The demands of the NLC and TUC are clear and just. We seek the conclusion and…

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Minimum Wage: “I can’t afford to pay my drivers N100,000 monthly”- Akume

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George Akume

Nigerians have slammed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), George Akume, arguing that he can easily afford to pay his drivers a minimum wage of N100,000. Recall that, Akume disclosed that he couldnt pay his drivers the proposed minimum wage due to financial difficulties. In response, many Nigerians took to social media to express their disbelief and discontent, asserting that Akume has the means to pay his drivers the proposed minimum wage. On Facebook, Olorunfemi Kehinde Aba commented: Thats not true; Baba Akume, you can pay this…

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Alleged Idoma Marginalisation: “Ogbehs call to sack SGF, Sen. Akume, totally unacceptable” Arewa elders

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Arewa elders, under the auspices of Arewa News Agenda, (ANA), have condemned alleged call by former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, to sack the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume, for allegedly marginalising Idoma ethnic group in Benue State in terms of ministerial appointment. The condemnation was made at the weekend by the Convener and ANA Chairman, Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi, on the heels of Chief Ogbeh organising a media conference along with some stakeholders of Idoma extraction to express misgivings…

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