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‘Political wall’ in Belarus will collapse, says opposition leader

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Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Berlin on the occasion of the 35. anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, 08.11.24, Berlin. Diana Resnik
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‘Political wall’ in Belarus will collapse, says opposition leader

 

Germans were celebrating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday that had divided the city into east and west for years during the Cold War.

On Nov. 9, 1989 communist East Germany threw open its borders, allowing citizens to travel freely to the West for the first time in decades.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke with Euronews in Berlin about the continuing repression inside her own country. For many Belarusian citizens, the fall of the Berlin Wall has a very special meaning, she said.

For Belarusians, the Berlin Wall has a very important symbolic meaning.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader

“For Belarusians, the Berlin Wall has a very important symbolic meaning. This is, what Belarusians, to some extent, experience at the moment,” Tsikhanouskaya stated.

“The wall divided East Berlin from West Berlin, a better life from a worse life. What was a physical wall (in Berlin), is now a political wall in Belarus”, says Tsikhanouskaya.

After it fell people who had been separated from family and friends for over 28 years, could finally reunite, as could Germany which then made Berlin its capital again.

Tsikhanouskaya: “The Berlin Wall did not fall by itself”

As with those who had lived in former East Germany, people in Belarus endure the repression of Alexander Lukashenko’s regime, but only they themselves can stop it, Tsikhanouskaya insists.

“The Berlin Wall did not fall by itself,” she stressed. “The German people fought daily for the fall of this wall.”

Just as West Germans encouraged East Germans to fight for their freedom, so the Belarusian people now need support from democracies around the world, Tsikhanouskaya stated.

I am certain that the wall in Belarus will collapse.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader

“I am certain that the wall in Belarus will collapse. Of course, it depends on us Belarusians, but also on global solidarity.”

“We can’t destroy this political wall all by ourselves. We need allies. We need solidarity. We need assistance,” Tsikhanouskaya urged.

“When you feel solidarity,” Tsikhanouskaya said, “you really feel inspired.”

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Berlin on the occasion of the 35. anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, 08.11.24, Berlin. Diana Resnik

 

The role of western democracies

“Belarus is on the front line of the fight against a dictatorship,” but for Lukashenko’s political wall to fall, the west needs to continue building strong pressure on his dictatorship, says Tsikhanouskaya.

Helping the Belarusian people on their difficult path to freedom means holding the perpetrators to account, she stated: “People in Belarus should feel that all the crimes will not go unpunished.”

Many in Belarus tried to gain their freedom in 2020 when they protested against the falsified election result that kept Lukashenko in power. Some were brutally beaten by the police, freedom fighters were put into jail, and some had to flee into exile.

But, the Berlin Wall did not suddenly collapse by itself either, says Tsikhanouskaya, and neither will Lukashenko’s regime. “It took the humdrum work of many, many people at that time.”

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NONSONKWA CRIES OUT FOR JUSTICE…

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Ekwutosblog gathered that his case came up at the magistrate court 1 Owerri Imo State today, but the court did not sit!! The chief clerk of the Court, Mr Lucky told the lawyers that the magistrate went for a seminar in Abuja, hence the unavoidable absence. The matter was adjourned till 19th November 2024, for report of the D.P.P.

Meanwhile, the DPP did not file any information or charge against Theodore Chinonso Uba even till today!!!

When interviewed, one of his legal team Barr Charles Mgbekonye, told Press the that the matter had been adjourned to 19th November. 2024,

Regards to his bail application, Barr Charles Mgbekonye said his bail application is coming up on 20th November, 2024 at the high court Owerri and the application for baill is before his Lordship, Justice Innodimo and he believes that justice will be served as the judiciary is still the last hope of the common man.

Theodore Chinonso Uba Nonsonkwa thanks ndi Imo for the way thousands of people both mothers, fathers, youths , children all came out today 12th November 2024 and showed him love and solidarity…

He also urged Ndi Imo to pray for him as he hopes that on 20th November, when the high court will hear his bail application, God will manifest and justice will be served.

He is also appealing to his supporters, fans, friends, family, wellwishers, ndi Imo and umu igbo at large to also come and show him love and support on that 20th November, 2024…

Once again, a very big thank you to everyone that showed up today despite their busy schedules…
May chukwuokike abiama bless you all!!!!
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Obaseki out as Okpebholo is sworn-in as governor of Edo state

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Senator Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House in a keenly contested election.

Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his running mate Dennis Idahosa.

Present at the swearing-in ceremony were VP Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, Governor Hope Uzodinma, Governor Dapo Abiodun, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and others.

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“No Valid Reason For Sacking Me As Minister”– Gwarzo Reveals What Tinubu Told Him

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Ekwutosblog has gathered that the immediate former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, has revealed that his dismissal by President Bola Tinubu was politically motivated rather than due to any shortcomings in his ministerial performance.

The former minister added that the President should have chosen the 2023 All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, as his replacement.

This follows the appointment of Yusuf Ata as the new minister.

In a State House release on October 23, 2024, Tinubu dismissed Gwarzo along with four others, including the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye; Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John; Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; and the Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim.

However, in an interview with BBC Hausa on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Gwarzo stated, “I was surprised because I wasn’t found guilty of any wrongdoing or poor performance. And I was minister of state, with the senior minister overseeing a large portion of the ministry’s activities.

“Before the announcement, the President had informed me of his decision.

“He said Kano North was overloaded with political officers, hence the need to strike a balance. We gave our advice, but it was ignored. From there, I began to suspect that certain individuals were behind this because, to me, that wasn’t a valid reason.”

The former minister remarked that Gawuna, as the party’s leader in Kano Central, should be considered for the ministerial position.

“If the ministerial slot is indeed meant for Kano Central, we have our 2023 governorship candidate, who is also our leader in Kano Central. Why not consider giving him the position?

“Gawuna should be offered the role first, unless he declines, in which case it could be given to someone else.

“All other candidates from Plateau and Zamfara states who contested for the governorships were appointed to positions,” Gwarzo added.

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