President Bola Tinubu has noted that the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, is a testament to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.

A statement issued on Sunday night by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President  (Information & Strategy) noted that Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having defeated other contenders for the position.

Congratulating the governor-elect, President Tinubu commended APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for working hard to achieve victory.

He urged Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He encourages him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State to ensure its development.

President Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria’s democracy, saying peaceful political contests, such as the one on Saturday, portray Nigeria as a stable democracy.

The president urged all those aggrieved by the election outcome to seek redress through the legal channels.

In addition, the president commended the people of Edo State for their orderly and peaceful conduct during the election, underscoring the maturing of Nigeria’s democracy after 25 years.

“I commend the INEC and our security agencies for working round the clock to conduct a successful, peaceful and largely hitch-free exercise.

“INEC has once again demonstrated that it is committed to organising a free and fair election in our country,” the statement quoted President Tinubu as saying.

Celebrated journalist, Chief Dele Momodu, has revealed the reasons every machinery is being put in place to ensure that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) wins the Edo Governorship election, noting that ‘Oga wants it’ is the special operation codename guiding the conduct of the election.

He added that it’s practically impossible for the APC to lose the election, saying that once oga wants it, oga must get it.

Read Momodu’stext in full

“Without any prejudice to whatever INEC announces today as the supposed results of the Edo Governorship election, please, permit me to make some quick observations, not in any particular order, and give you the outcome ahead of time.

1. I’m flabbergasted that some Nigerians still expect APC to lose this particular election. It is practically impossible and I’m ready to place a modest bet on it.

2. I will be very disappointed if my Governor and Brother, Godwin Obaseki, is unaware of a special operation codenamed OGA WANTS IT. Most of the principal State actors, both in APC and PDP, are involved in the gangsterism. Only a few are disinterested. OBASEKI is surrounded by some wolves in sheep’s clothing, unfortunately. I will pardon ASUE IGHODALO if he’s somehow naive at this stage of his political career and adventure, not to understand the usual chicanery in Nigerian politics.

3. OGA not only wants it, OGA needs it, like oxygen for survival. The acolytes are desperate to deceive OGA, that all is well and he can count on them to deliver any State in future elections, despite their abysmally despicable performances in power.

4. The two camps working together in a temporary marriage of convenience are majorly in APC while those in PDP are mostly those serving their second terms who are not oblivious to the YAHYA BELLO treatment. The ones in PDP are in ALLEGIANCE with their ringleader whose voluptuous Presidential ambition is not hidden. The permutation is that if for whatever reason OGA is not able to run, then the Mafia Don will have PDP in reserve, since APC has a preponderance of would-be competitors. That is all. Even within the Mafia group, there are still some lily-livered members who have suppressed their own Presidential and Vice Presidential ambitions, out of mortal fear for their rambunctious leader…

Once OGA WANTS IT, OGA MUST HAVE IT, by all means.

My people of EDO STATE, please, cool temper… Have faith ONLY in GOD…

I will come back later to tell you how the big ego of some opposition gangs will continue to make matters worse…”

– DELE MOMODU speaks

By Eric Elezuo

One of the foremost clubs in Lagos State, the Ikoyi Club, is set to celebrate its 86th year of existence.

The Club, in a message to The Boss, and signed by the Club’s Vice Chairman, Rufai Ladipo, who is also the Chairman, Anniversary Organising Committee, noted that the activities marking the Anniversary, will commence on September 24 with a press conference at the Club’s Rotunda, which will be followed by Jazz night at the bar.

The activities continue on Wednesday, September 25 when dignitaries will gather for an intellectual discourse as the Anniversary Symposium tagged, Ikoyi Club 1938: Repositioning for the Modern Age, holds at the Main Lawn with the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, as the keynote speaker.

The Anniversary Symposium will also feature a panel session with vibrant professionals including Dr. Nneka Okekearu, Coach Adenrele Onikosi, Dr. Stanley Muoneke and Mrs. Yvonne Ebbi as participants. The session will be moderated by Anikeade Funke Treasure.

The day will be rounded off with The Millennial Hangout at Golf Banquet Hall.

Other events to mark the Anniversary are Staff Engagement to be held on Thursday while the next day, Friday, will host Elders Party and Ladies Night at 11am and 6pm respectively.

The Club also dedicated a day (Saturday) for the kids with a book reading and children’s party. These will come after a Health Walk in the morning of Saturday.

The grand finale comes up on Sunday, September 29 with a Gala Nite at the Club’s Lawn.

The Ikoyi Club 1938 was established on September 29, 1938, when it officially came into being through the merger of the European Club and Lagos Golf Club. The Incorporation was entrusted to three nominated trustees namely, Sir Donald Kingdom, Henry Stewart and David Duncan Gibb

It was originally converted from a prison to a rest house, and occupies approximately 456 acres of land.

In 86 years, the Club has engaged in various and notable social responsibility activities that have impacted on the lives of both members and the community.