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“Lagos isn’t a no man’s land; it is a Yoruba land” – Yul Edochie cautions against tribalism

Controversial actor, Yul Edochie has asserted that the metropolitan city, Lagos belongs to the Yorubas and the notion that it belongs to no one is invalid.

In a post on his Instagram page, he revealed that he had moved to Lagos in 2011, built a home there and has never been treated badly or been prejudiced against by the Yorubas. The movie star dismissed the belief which seems to be causing a lot of contention on social media that Lagos belongs to no tribe as incorrect. He likened making such claim about Anambra state; he said that the state belongs to Igbo and it’s equivalent, Lagos, likewise belongs to the Yorubas. The proud polygamist warned people to avoid tribalism before it causes great harm to the society. His post reads: “I’ve lived in Lagos since 2011. Built my house in Lagos. Not once have I experienced any form of hate or rejection from the Yorubas. Anytime Yoruba boys see me on the street, they gather to greet me, and it’s all love always. And this talk flying around that Lagos is a no man’s land is wrong. Lagos is a Yoruba state in Yoruba land. Imagine someone saying that Anambra is a no man’s land. That’s crap. Anambra is an Igbo Land. You can’t come into someone’s land and tell the person it’s now ano man’s land. Na you dey find trouble. Nobody can deny the fact that the Igbos have contributed immensely to the development of Lagos. Other tribes have contributed in their own ways too. And the Yorubas have been largely accomodating as well. It shouldn’t take away the fact that Lagos is a Yoruba land. We no dey drag ownership. Let’s kill tribalism before it kills us. YUL EDOCHIE.”

“Saying Tinubu built Lagos is celebrating mediocrity”

Paystack co-founder, Ezra Olubi, kicks against the notion that Lagos state was built by Bola Tinubu as celebrated by many. The Paystack founder, who sparked outrage over a wedding outfit took to Twitter to voice his opinion. Ezra stated that people cannot keep saying that Tinubu built Lagos. He opined that “Lagos was always going to stand out” as a former capital and major port city. He said linking Lagos’ greatness to Tinubu is “celebrating mediocrity.” Ezra wrote: “tinubu built lagos” = celebrating mediocrity. its status as a former capital and major port city means lagos was always going to stand out. its leaders failed to efficiently leverage the resources at their disposal to make it truly excellent and chose to hold it, hostage, instead. “ See post below;

Built CELEBRATING Lagos mediocrity TINUBU

Old tweets of Lagos Governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour exhumed

The Lagos Governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour alias GRV, is faced with severe backlash as an IPOB apologist following the resurfacing of his old tweets.

GRV who is the Labour Party Governorship candidate in the election slated for 11th March 2023 had campaigned in 2019 for a senatorial position with the name Chinedu Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour which struck nerves on Twitter.

Following campaign posters from 2019 that circulated the micro-blogging platform, old tweets from the Labour Party’s candidate resurfaced with claims of his zeal for the separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). IPOB-Related Posts Exhumed on Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

All social media posts indicating GRV’s affinity for IPOB remain live as of the time of this publication and have since stirred mixed reactions across the internet space. Some Reactions Trailing GRV @De_Moshood wrote in a tweet, “@GRVlagos want to turn Lagos to IPOB home. He wants to use Lagos for his biafra Agenda and make Lagosians become strangers in their states. He’s already looking forward to declaring Biafra in Lagos and Ya’ll won’t be able to go to work oj Monday. Gbadebo is an IPOBian.” @talkareal opined, “About the ipob thing even Tinubu had a say too!. Everyone has a say whether right or wrong !. This guy right here is your brother!, a full fledged Yoruba man! And you guys are trolling him despite being your tribe! Omo I give up on you guys o ! I do!” @stanley3152 noted, “In the coming week watch as this IPOB man below will engage the media with interviews, debate and town hall meetings😏😏[email protected] we are vote LP and @GRVlagos is the next governor of Lagos state starting from Mar 11.. Ekó é dide.” @StFreakingKezy added, “@GRVlagos the gubernatorial candidate of Labour Party is a strong supporter of IPOB….YORUBA’s I have news for you…
Lagosians If you like sleep on the bicycle….ENOUGH SAID.”

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Tinubu breaks silence following Lagos loss to Peter Obi

2023 Elections: Tinubu breaks silence following Lagos loss to Obi

The presidential candidate of the Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaks on maintaining order following the loss of Lagos State to Peter Obi.

This comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as the winner of the presidential election in Lagos state. In reaction to violence in some parts of the state, Bola Tinubu urges Lagosians to maintain civility and avoid violence of any form. “The fact that the APC narrowly lost Lagos State to another party should not be the reason for violence. As a democrat, you win some, you lose some. We must allow the process to continue unhindered across the country while we maintain peace and decorum,” he stated.

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“Sanwo-Olu is shaking right now” – Beverly Naya reacts to Peter Obi defeating Bola Tinubu in Lagos

Popular Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya has reacted to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi flooring the APC candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos.

The thespian said that the people of Lagos turned up for those who had died in the ENDSARS protest. According to her, Lagos residents never forgot about the incident which happened on the 20th of October 2020.

She added that Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is also a candidate of APC, is shaking over the results. She tweeted: “Lagosians showed up and showed out, this is for 20.10.20. We didn’t forget and will never forget. Sanwo Olu is shaking right now.”

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Mr. Macaroni reacts to Peter Obi defeating Bola Tinubu in Lagos state

Popular skit maker and actor, Mr. Macaroni has reacted to the report of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defeating All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and two-term Governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, in the state. The former Governor of Anambra state polled a total of 582,354 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Tinubu who polled 572,606 votes. Reacting to Obi’s victory, Mr. Macaroni stated that Labour Party triumphed in spite of the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos. He also said that people should know that power is in their hands. He tweeted; “Despite all the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos, Peter Obi has won Lagos State!!! The margin should be way more!!! I just want the people to know that the power is in our hands!!! They said no structure!! They said it is internet noise!!! LESSONS!!!!!” Despite all the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos, Peter Obi has won Lagos State!!! The margin should be way more!!! I just want the people to know that the power is in our hands!!!
They said no structure!! They said it is internet noise!!!
LESSONS!!!!! — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023 In another tweet, Mr. Macaroni noted that the margin would have been wider if some people were allowed to vote. He further revealed that in his polling unit, 300 people were unable to vote. He added; “INEC, in my polling unit alone over 300 people did not vote!! And there are reports of same in many PU’s!! Violence and intimidation!!! If this election was conducted better, the margin of victory for the LP will be way more!!! DO BETTER @inecnigeria. “They underestimated the power of the people!!! They said that we are only online that we are not grassroots!! They didn’t realize that the suffering touch everybody! Na all of us be grassroots now!! Nigerians, the power will always be yours anytime you are ready to take it!!!” INEC, in my polling unit alone over 300 people did not vote!! And there are reports of same in many PU’s!! Violence and intimidation!!!
If this election was conducted better, the margin of victory for the LP will be way more!!!
DO BETTER @inecnigeria — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023 They underestimated the power of the people!!!
They said that we are only online that we are not grassroots!!
They didn’t realize that the suffering touch everybody!
Na all of us be grassroots now!!
Nigerians, the power will always be yours anytime you are ready to take it!!! — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023

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PDP spokesman, Dele Momodu applauds Labour Party’s turnout in Lagos

The PDP presidential election spokesman, Dele Momodu applauds the supporters of the Labour Party for their turnout in Lagos as Peter Obi takes lead.

Following the collation of results released in Lagos State, the LP presidential candidate led with 32,657 votes while results from three local governments in the state are still pending. Addressing the result, Dele Momodu applauded the winning party for the remarkable polls despite not being a member of the party. “Labour Party put up a spectacular display in Lagos and I must salute them even though we are not in the same Party” the PDP spokesman stated. Watch the video below …

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Peter Obi leads Tinubu in Lagos, 3 LG’s results pending

According to the latest report, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is currently leading Tinubu in the presidential elections held in Lagos on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared results for 17 local governments, with the collation adjourned until 10:00 am. So far, Obi has garnered 449,088 votes, while Tinubu has received 416,431 votes. However, Tinubu has won in 10 local governments, while LP has won in 7 of the 17 LGAs declared. Tinubu’s wins include Agege, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Surulere, while Obi’s wins include Eti-Osa, Amuwo Odofin, Ikeja, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu. The results for Alimosho, Ojo, and Mushin are still pending.

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Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

Lagos State Police Command has said that it would be investigating polling unit where voters were forced to vote candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin made the announcement while reacting to a video which captured the moment a political thug told voters who won’t vote for the ruling party at a polling unit in Fehintola Giwa Street Aguda, Surulere, to go home. The unidentified man was heard saying “If you no fit vote APC for here, go your house. Nobody force you come here. I go come look am, if I see you vote another party, you go enter wahala.” Hundeyin who reacted to the video averred that the threat is criminal and against the Electoral Act 2022. He wrote; “This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence.” This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence. https://t.co/Qpo6rsVwkd — SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) February 25, 2023

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EFCC seizes N32.4M allegedly meant for buying votes in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seizes the sum of N32.4M in new naira notes from a suspect allegedly meant for buying votes during elections.

In a statement released on Twitter via the commission’s page on Friday 24th February 2023, it apprehended a suspect who was in possession of millions of naira. According to EFCC, the money was allegedly meant to be used for buying votes in the elections slated for Saturday 25th February 2023. The suspect, however, has been taken into custody for further questioning. The statement reads; “EFCC Intercepts N32.4m Allegedly Meant for Vote-buying in Lagos. The massive operation by the EFCC to deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of tomorrow’s presidential and national assembly elections may have begun paying dividends with the interception in Lagos of the sum of N32,400,000 (Thirty-two Million, Four Hundred Thousand Naira) allegedly suspected to be used for vote buying in Lagos.

The recovery was made by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Commission. The suspect involved has been taken into custody for further questioning. The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has implored all personnel of the Commission deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not give room for unscrupulous persons to undermine the integrity of the elections through financial inducement. Tactical teams of operatives are currently on ground in all the states of the federation and the FCT. Telephone hotlines have already been circulated through social media for members of the public to share information regarding financial malpractices with agents of the Commission
Details of the number are available on EFCC social media platforms.
Members of the public are encouraged to report anyone trying to buy or sell votes by making use of the EFCC financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye.”

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