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Why Obiano Should be Worried Over Who Succeeds Him In 2022

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By Dr. Harris Chuma-Odili, FCMsp

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The anxiety over the likelihood of abandonment of all the reforms Willie Obiano’s administration has put in place by his successor should preoccupy the outgoing governor’s mind, and considered his greatest challenge.

As Anambra set to elect the next governor,  majority of the governorship candidates on parade are simply jostling for public recognition, and political stardom, while a few, possesses the requisite character attributes cum personality gaits to really succeed Obiano.

Reading the public opinion, gathered after a painstaking exit-survey, it is clear that many people are already asking questions if the reforms and changes Governor Obiano has made and implementing will continue after his tenure in office.

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My sincere advice is that the Willie Obiano’s led administration should continue to strengthen the institutions, sustain the effort in rebuilding the public and civil service before handing over the baton. Governor Obiano should ensure that while leaving office, the structures and institutions that his administration built would remain and continue to sustain his developmental strides.

From apolitical viewpoint, Obiano’s led administration has done so much in the area of media, rebranding state owned Newspapers, “National Light” is a newspaper published by the Anambra Newspapers And Printing Corporation (ANPC), owned by the Anambra State Government. It is the longest-thriving state-owned newspaper in Nigeria, having lasted as long as the state, which was created on 27 August 1991, following the split up of the Old Anambra.
It is the ANPC that also publishes the only Igbo Newspaper currently existing in Nigeria, known as Ka Ọ Dị Taa, which was introduced in July 10, 2017 as a sister newspaper of the National Light, with the arrival of the corporation’s current MD/Editor-in-Chief, Sir Chuka Nnabuife who assumed the office in 2014. Both the National Light Newspaper and the Ka Ọ Dị Taa have received a plethora of awards from different organizations across the country.

Also, the Obiano’s administration retouched the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Radio and Television brand. With Dr. Uche Nworah as the MD/CEO, the state government owned broadcast organization has witnessed massive transformation into a fully digitized media organisation, with state-of the art facilities and trained broadcast Journalists. Gov Obiano has strengthened these institutions and equipped them with world-class technology.

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The next governor will be voted into office November 6, 2021, to serve the people of Anambra. Surely, the new governor will not have issues with strengthening the existing structures. He is expected to hit the ground running, not crawling. His first 100days in office should speak volumes. The security of lives and properties should be top on the list.

In recent times, the crime rate has hit the highest level; the security challenges appear insurmountable. The new governor should make concerted effort towards arresting the ugly situation. In his first 100days in office, his critical assignment should be; the full restoration of the dwindling fortunes of Obiano’s security architecture. The only guarantee is our resolve to choose the right person to succeed the incumbent.

Ekenem!

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday and affirmed his support for YAYI

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday In Grandstyle
The President of the Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola, has celebrated his 82nd birthday with prayers, praise and goodwill messages from traditional rulers, family members, friends and other dignitaries.

The celebration was held on Wednesday at Sweet Estate Lounge and Bar, Abeokuta, with traditional rulers from across Ogun State and members of Senator Yayi’s support group in attendance.

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The event began with a religious prayer at the celebrant’s residence in Lantoro, Abeokuta, where pastors prayed for his continued good health and long life.
Speaking at the celebration, Chief Tunji Falola appreciated the guests for honouring him and celebrating with him.
He maintained that he is impressed with the love showered on him on his birthday, saying that he will continue to make them proud.
Falola also appreciated all the Baales across the Ogun State for their support and cooperation, urging them not to relent in their efforts in promoting peace and unity in their respective communities.
He also used the opportunity to reaffirm his support for the APC governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi ahead of the 2027 general elections, preaching his gospel to the guests present.
Well-wishers described the celebrant as a great man who has contributed positively to his community and deserves to be celebrated.
They lauded him as a tranformative and visionary leader whose contributions to the development of the community can bot be faulted.
The vice chairman of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Ahmed Sanni in his speech commended Chief Falola for his commitment and efforts in bring about changes in the council.
He said that the celebrant since his emergence as the President of Ogun State Council of Baales has performed beyond the expectations of other Baales, saying that he has won heart of many with his great achievements.
Chief Sanni therefore wished the celebrant continued good health and long life.
“My President is very nice to every Baale in Ogun State, he is very accommodating, he likes everyone of us. He uses to advise us and also he is a man of integrity. Yes we are fully in support for Senator Yayi. For 5 years ago, Yayi has been taking care of all Baales in Ogun State. For example see this vehicle, he gave us not more than 3-week now, Yayi is the candidate that all Baales are supporting to be next Governor of Ogun State” he concluded
Also the son of the celebrant and Chief Executive Officer of the Sweet Estate Unique Properties and Facility Management, Chief Olumide Bidemi Fasola also spoke about his father, expressing appreciation to God for his life and the opportunity to celebrate his 82nd birthday with family and friends.
He described Chief Falola as mentor and good father who wants the best for all his children.
He said “Like i said he is my father and I will be able to tell you more about him than any other person. He has been a mentor, a good father who wants the best for his children and anybody around him, as you can see he deliberately mentioned that i am for Yayi and i want to support Yayi. He has never supported any candidates for any elections in his life. This will be the first time so we the children, we are supporting him for supporting Yayi so see us as Yayi’s family” he concluded
The celebration ended with prayers, music and goodwill messages for the celebrant.

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