Even our prophets have felt president Tinubu’s impact.

Most Men of God Who Used To Prophecy What Will Happen Have Just Gone Silent – Shehu Sanni

In a notable observation about Nigeria’s religious dynamics, former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has drawn attention to what he perceives as a significant change in the practice of annual prophecies by religious leaders.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday, visited former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, at his Minna residence in Niger State.

The former Anambra State governor who announced the visit in a post on his X account on Thursday, said it came after his meeting with Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.

Obi said his discussions with Babangida revolved around key national issues.

“After leaving Jigawa State, I traveled to Minna, Niger State, to visit a father figure, elder statesman, and leader, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his residence. It was an opportunity to wish him a Happy New Year and exchange thoughts on national matters.

“General Babangida’s wisdom and insights remain invaluable, and I always cherish the opportunity to meet him and benefit from his guidance and advice,” Obi shared.

Councillors impeach two Edo LG Chairmen

Two chairmen in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon local government areas of Edo State have been impeached by their councillors.

The events were marked by accusations of violence, illegal actions, and political interference.

A similar situation also unfolded in Owan East, where the chairman and his deputy faced what they described as an unconstitutional impeachment process.

In Uhunmwonde, the impeachment process turned violent as armed men attacked bystanders, leaving several people injured.

The council chairman, Kenneth Adodo, accused the attackers of being policemen sent from the government house.

In Orhionmwon, the councillors impeached the Leader of the House, Daniel Osariemen, on Wednesday.

They claimed Osariemen was working to remove the council chairman, Newman Ugiagbe, and his vice, Midwest Ogbebor.

Following his impeachment, Osariemen allegedly led unknown persons to take over the council secretariat in Abudu.

He reportedly resumed work there as the acting chairman, but Ugiagbe dismissed his actions as illegal.

In Owan East, the chairman, Prince Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, and his vice, Clement Ojebuovbo, were also impeached.

Okodo rejected the impeachment, calling it unlawful and saying it did not follow proper procedures.

He argued that the law requires a seven-member investigative panel to handle such cases, but no panel was formed. He also claimed he was not given a chance to defend himself.

Okodo further pointed out that the mace used during the impeachment was not the official one for the Owan East Council, which he said made the process invalid.

He accused two suspended councillors of being part of the impeachment, even though they had not been reinstated officially.

The chairman also responded to allegations from the state governor that council chairmen misused ₦50 million meant for salaries.

Okodo said these claims were false, explaining that monthly salary expenses in most councils are higher than ₦50 million.

He added that all salaries had been paid up to November and that bank records showed no mismanagement of funds.

Okodo described the impeachment as politically motivated and vowed to take legal action.

He expressed confidence that the court would overturn the decision and restore his position.