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Yahaya Bello Vs EFCC: Saraki, the name in bed with local and international corruption, tyranny

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By Daud Abdullahi

One of Senator Bukola Saraki’s bootlickers recently tried to compare the cool-headed Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, with the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. In the piece, the fictional writer attempted to draw a comparison between the duo but ended up exposing his paymaster in the process.

The author must have been paid to embarass Saraki because at least four assets belonging to the Bukola Saraki tucked away in secret offshore territories, have been uncovered.

This revelation, was made possible by internal data of the Panama-based offshore-provider, Mossack Fonseca, obtained by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and shared by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) with PREMIUM TIMES and over 100 other media partners in 82 countries, could worsen Mr. Saraki’s case as he battles to extricate himself from allegations of corruption. (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/panama-papers/201222-panamapapers-hidden-family-assets-nigerias-senate-president-saraki-uncovered-tax-havens.html)

The Federal High Court Abuja recently adjourned a case filed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki against the plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others to probe his earnings and properties acquired during his time as Kwara State Governor.

The court had on January 25, 2024 struck out two separate suits by Mr Saraki for lack of diligent prosecution by his lawyers (FHC/ABJ/CS/507/2019 and FHC/ABJ/CS/508/2019). (https://www.thewhistler.ng/sort-yourself-at-appeal-court-judge-tells-saraki-in-suit-against-efcc-others/).

Had the author been diligent and conscious of Bello and Saraki’s antecedents, he would have discovered that the piece would reveal the shenanigans of the party he wanted to cover. But since he didn’t, the article has now sparked debate on the legacies of his banished party and its leaders as the informed public he thought he could deceive now asks, ‘Why not like Yahaya Bello like Kwara PDP?’ instead of his warped title.

Of course, Bello and Saraki share many similarities and are better compared to each other. Like the latter, it was said that the former Governor refused to pay civil servants their entitlement and also frustrated their promotions based on political affiliations. Meanwhile, it’s public knowledge that Governor Abdulrazaq has consistently been paying civil servants their full salaries and has ensured those due for promotion since he assumed office in 2019 are promoted.

Like the PDP, Yahaya Bello was said to rule with an iron hand, disrespecting traditional rulers at will while using thugs to intimidate opposition members. Had Governor Abdulrazaq were to be like the Bello, as the writer posited, the likes of Bukola Saraki, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and other PDP leaders wouldn’t have had the guts to walk in Kwara freely after pillaging its coffer for 16 years! In the meantime, google would educate the writer of the travails of Dino Melaye and Senator Natasha in the hands of Bello. Tormenting late Governor Mohammed Lawal till he died remains Saraki’s legacy.

Quite ridiculously, the author also warned about ‘godfatherism’ and ‘impunity’ in Kwara. For one, Governor Abdulrazaq hasn’t imposed anyone on the Kwara people. The writer must be deluded to think that Yahaya Bello’s template, which was copied directly from Saraki, would be repeated by the Governor. For one, that’s a wrong comparison. It was the Sarakis that imposed a baby Governor on Kwarans in 2003, and that Governor Saraki went on to install his puppets in 2011 but failed woefully in 2019 with Razak Atunwa. It is quite evident that Governor AbdulRazaq is a peace-loving leader. He wines and dine with the people regardless of their social status. His outings in the last Ramadan fasting exemplified this virtue. In other words, it is Saraki that is known for intimidating and harassing people with state machinery. Anyways, Governor Abdulrazaq is not PDP/Bukola Saraki, nor is he the embattled Yahaya Bello who forced his successor on his people. He will ensure a smooth transition of power, and like him, the progressive who will succeed him will be prudent and receptive.

Therefore, Governor Abdulrazaq and former Governor Yahaya Bello’s leadership can’t be likened. There’s no comparison whatsoever. The former is less than six years in office and has achieved what the Kwara opposition couldn’t achieve in its 16 years of profligacy and corruption. Abdulrazaq’s leadership has been felt in all state sectors, including education and human capital development, agriculture and rural development, and health, among others.

Abdulrazaq has fixed over 600 schools with dilapidated buildings he inherited from the Saraki’s PDP that squandered the funds meant for rehabilitation. He’s revamping and building roads. Hospitals are equipped with modern facilities, and Kwara youths and women are trusted to lead from the leadership, an unprecedented feat in the state’s history. In addition, artisans and traders alike are equally not left out. How a man doing all of these was linked to Yahaya Bello is baffling. But it was expected from a party infamously known for churning out fake news and propaganda against the person of the governor forgetting that Saraki is still in court for corruption charges courtesy of the same EFCC.

The good people of Kwara are acutely aware that, if anything, the best comparison with Yahaya Bello would simply be the 16 years of Saraki’s PDP rascality and prebendalism.

Abdullahi a political analyst, writes from Ilorin.

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Peter Obi’s Exit From ADC Since July 2025

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In early July 2025, when the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was unveiled as the opposition coalition party for the 2027 election, Nigerians were overjoyed.They weren’t just excited for the party, but also for those who made up the party. They were bigwigs from the 2023 presidential election and two major candidates of the opposition; Abubakar Atiku of PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party were part of the coalition.Many Nigerians who want the APC out of the way were excited that, for the first time, opposition parties in Nigeria realised it would take unity to remove a strong politician like President Tinubu from power and because in the last election, the combined votes of opposition parties surpassed that of Tinubu, the combination of the two opposition actors was seen as a great force.However, while Nigerians were happy about the coalition, Primate Elijah Ayodele, a renowned prophet who is known for the prophetic position he occupies in global politics and governance, revealed what was to come for the coalition during a press conference.The press conference was held on the 5th of July, to launch his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations, and during the question-and-answer sessions, he was asked about the fate of the ADC, and his response left everyone surprised.He mentioned that the ADC coalition is good, but the former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, would pull out of the party. He stated that the coalition is divine but Peter Obi will pull out. This was barely one week after the coalition was unveiled.These were his words:“The coalition is divine. Only a spell will dismantle the coalition.“Peter Obi will still pull out from this coalition, if care is not taken. If they advise him wrongly to pull out, he cannot win.”“If Obi said he wants to pull out, use Rotimi Amaechi (ex-minister). No other person (sic) will contest, it is Atiku. But the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) believes they have won the 2027 election with these governors that they are poaching. President Bola Tinubu, you have not won yet; I am giving you a warning now, how you can win, how people will defeat you.“Anything I said, that’s what God said. And I am presenting it that way. So, if you don’t like it, it is in 2027 that you will regret it.”https://thelagostimes.com/2027-election-primate-ayodele-releases-prophecy-on-adc-coalition-says-peter-obi-will-pull-out/Just as Primate Ayodele warned, Peter Obi left the coalition yesterday Sunday to pursue his presidential ambition elsewhere.This fulfilment further shuts the critics of Primate Ayodele; many have said what he does is permutation and analysis but there is no way anyone could have thought Peter Obi would leave the coalition in July 2025, the very beginning of the coalition when the going was at its best. This shows Primate Ayodele remains a formidable and credible prophet for all nations.Likewise, on the issue of Rabiu Kwankwaso, Primate Ayodele has always maintained that he is not fully with the ADC and that he will just be there like a mole.This has been fulfilled too because Kwankwaso left with Obi to NDC, just few weeks after joining.

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Four Times Primate Ayodele Warned About Resurfacing Of Covid-19 In Nigeria (VIDEOS)

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Nigerians have been gripped by fear since the report of the COVID-19 variant in Cross River.The Cross River State Ministry of Health has begun profiling and tracing individuals in the state who have been in contact with a Chinese national admitted after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.Not many people expected this to happen in Nigeria, because since 2020 when the global pandemic happened, there hasn’t been a single case of the virus in the country until yesterday, about five years later.However, despite the fact that Nigeria was declared Covid-19 free, popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, warned about three times that he foresees the virus coming back to Nigeria.In his first prophecy regarding it, he warned that Nigerians should not pray to see Lassa fever and Covid-19 coming back in some areas.“Let’s pray so that we don’t see Lassa Fever again. Let’s pray so that Covid will not come back in some areas”https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9dYjCMS/This wasn’t given attention by many because it felt Nigeria has been immune to the virus. Everyone went about their business as usual, and in the midst of all that, Primate Ayodele warned intensely again.“Let’s watch this for the World Health Organization, I see airborne disease, Covid in another dimension that can cause cough, cold, air disease, it’s a warning and that’s what the Lord said.”https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9dj5UL5/This time, he specifically called out the World Health Organization about re-occurrence of Covid; and gave directions regarding how it would happen. He also emphasized that it was what the Lord said, but how many people actually listen?Again, during a church service, Primate Ayodele warned that Covid is coming and will happen in a different way compared to the previous one. He made it known that the way of contacting it will be different from the previous one.“Also, Covid is coming, but the way it’s going to come will be different from the way we experienced it that time. The process of contacting it will be different from the previous one.”https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9djao7v/Likewise, in his annual prophecy book titled Warnings to the Nations, Primate Ayodele warned that another round of COVID is coming. This book was released in July 2025.“Another round of COVID will come up, and another disease epidemic. I foresee that a lot of money will be spent, and they will face some challenges in getting things right. The workers of this Body will be attacked, and there will be changes in leadership” (Page 36)All of these have fulfilled the prophecies of Primate Ayodele. Beyond the prophecy fulfilment, this is a call to relevant authorities to always listen when God is warning them about anything through his prophet.

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Kwara Monarch Kidnap: Primate Ayodele Warned But They Didn’t Listen

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Oba Salman Aweda, his wife and another resident have been kidnapped emidnight invasion of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.He was recently elevated by the state government.The heavily armed gang stormed the palace of at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, firing sporadically to scare residents before taking him and two others to an unknown destination.This is the noise we have been making regarding how they treat the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.Before now, people used to say Primate Ayodele talks about politics alone but at the moment, his prophecies about insecurity in the country has been top notch; nobody comes close if we are to rank it but it is alarming that people who are supposed to secure people have turned deaf ears.This has repeated itself several times and it seems the time has come for us to ask questions; do our security operatives enjoy hearing the death and kidnap of innocent Nigerians let alone prominent individuals?Before the recent attacks on military base, an ondo monarch, bomb attacks in Borno, attack on church on Easter Sunday, Primate Ayodele specifically warned the security operatives and the government about the impending attacks but they never listened. Now, few weeks ago, Primate Ayodele revealed that next target of terrorist in Nigeria and stated that they are planning to attack some traditional rulers. He even went as far as revealing the states where the attacks would be carried out.These were his words:“Terrorists will start kidnapping traditional rulers in some states that include Kebbi, Niger, Zamfara, Kano, Kogi (Lokoja axis), Ondo, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi and Yobe, with concerns that the threat could also extend to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.”The happening in Kwara state has fulfilled this prophetic warning. Obviously our security operatives didn’t do anything about it. Now, how long do we continue like this?

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