I am aware some people think my comments since after May 29 were on behalf of my former boss, VP Osinbajo who I worked with 2015-2023 as media aide. It is now important to say I now ONLY speak for myself & those views I have shared & will share going forward are ENTIRELY mine.

— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) September 9, 2023

Akande was reacting to critics of his statement, where he said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lost the trust of citizens, by failing to electronically transmit the results of the 2023 presidential election.

In an interview on Friday, Akande described the electoral empire as “damaged goods” for failing to fulfil its promise.

His comment received clapbacks, particularly from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), many of whom have ascribed his statements to Osinbajo.

In his response to critics on Saturday, Akande said he no longer speaks for the former vice-president.

I am aware some people think my comments since May 29 were on behalf of my former boss, VP Osinbajo who I worked with from 2015-2023 as media aide. It is now important to say I now only speak for myself & those views I have shared & will share going forward are entirely mine,” he wrote on his X page.

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Delegates from different states are now queuing to perform their rights that will determine the next flag bearer of the ruling party, APC.

Meanwhile, below are the highlights of what transpired so far

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS:

1) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

2) Sen. Ahmad Lawan

3) Sen. Sanni Yerima

4) Professor Ben Ayade

5) Dr. Ogbonaya Onu

6) Pastor Tunde Bakare

7) Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi

8) Sen. Rochas Okorocha

9) Alhaji Yahaya Bello

10) Mr. Jack Rich Tien

11) Mr. Ikeobasi Mokhelu

12) Professor Yemi Osinbajo

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR NOBODY

1) Sen. Ken Nnamani

ASPIRANT THAT DID NOT COME FOR THE PRIMARY

1) Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO

1) Dr. Nicholas Felix

ASPIRANTS THAT WANTS TO ALIGN WITH THE WINNER

1) Engr. Dave Umahi

ASPIRANTS THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU

1) Alhaji Badaru Abubakar

2) Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

3) Sen. Ajayi Borrofice

4) Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

5) Sen. Godswill Akpabio

6) Dr. Kayode Fayemi

7) Barr.(Mrs.) Uju Kennedy

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In the vehicle with the Vice President were the Director General of the Nigeria Automotive Development Council, Jelani Aliyu and the Industry, Trade & Investment Minister, Otunba Niyi Adebayo.

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NPHCDA’s Executive Director, Dr. Faisal Shuaib made this known at a media briefing at the state house today.

Dr. Faisal said the vaccination of the number one and two citizens will come after some frontline health workers have been vaccinated on Friday.

The AstraZeneca Vaccine which arrived in the country on Tuesday, 2nd of March had earlier been approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

More details shortly…

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The acting Director-General of the NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, made this known on Monday during a press conference in Abuja.

Details later…

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Others who also had train stations named after them are late Olushola Saraki, the father of former Senate President Bukola Saraki; Obafemi Awolowo, Alex Ekwueme, Anthony Enahoro, Wole Soyinka, Alfred Rewane and others.

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this through a statement by his ministry’s Director of Press, Eric Ojiekwe.

The statement noted that the deserving citizens have contributed to the progress and development of their respective communities and the nation at large.

According to the statement, for the Lagos-Ibadan with extension to the Lagos Port Complex at Apapa railway station, the beneficiaries are:

Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Apapa station)

Mobolaji Johnson (Ebute Metta Station)

Babatunde Raji Fashola (Agege station),

Lateef Jakande (Agbado station) and

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (Kajola station).

Others are Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Papalanto station)

Prof. Wole Soyinka (Abeokuta station),

Aremo Segun Osoba(Olodo station)

Chief Ladoka Akintola (Omio-Adio station)

Chief Obafemi Awolowo (Ibadan station)

and Chief Alex Ekwueme (Operation Control Centre)

For the Itakpe-Ajaokuta/Aladja-Warri Railway, the names are:

Alhaji Adamu Attah (Itakpe station)

Dr. Olushola Saraki (Ajaokuta station)

Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (Itogbo station)

Brigadier General George Innih (Agenebode station)

Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (Uromi station)

Chief Tom Ikimi (Ekehen station) and

Brig. Gen. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia (rtd) (Igbanke station)

Others according to the statement include:

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
(Agbor Station Complex)

Brigadier General David Ejoor (Abraka station)

Micheal Ibru (Opara station)

Alfred Rewane (Ujevwu station) and

Vice Admiral Mike Akhigbe (Railway Village, Agbor).

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Recall that the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus.

Special Adviser on Media, Laolu Akande, on his Twitter handle on Tuesday, stressed that he was adhering to recommendations from National Center for Disease Control (NCDC).

He said: “VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing.

“Today, he continues his work from the home office, as he is in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols”.

The Presidency on Monday suspended it’s  Executive Meeting indefinitely.

VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing. Today, he continues his work from the home office, as he is in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols. Photo: Tolani Alli pic.twitter.com/dRYqlTL8cc

— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) March 24, 2020

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Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, in a statement said the accident occurred on the road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The statement said Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo,    aborted his scheduled trip.

“Vice President described Gomina as a diligent, hardworking and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team. He is survived by his wife, children and relatives.

“May his soul rest in peace.

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