Here are some of the quotes that shaped the discourse of the passing week, especially within the Nigerian political sphere.
- “This illegality will not stand.”
Governor Godwin Obaseki while reacting to a Senate order seeking a fresh proclamation letter for the inauguration of Edo State House of Assembly within one week, says the order is unconstitutional, adds that such ‘illegality will not stand’
2. ‘My Grandson Asked Me Why I’m Called ‘Liar’ Mohammed’
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, told the Senate that his seven-year-old grandson asked him for an explanation why he is called ‘liar Mohammed’ on social media.
3. “I will recommend serious taxation for wealthy people in Nigeria”
The immediate former governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola vows to pioneer serious taxation for wealthy people in Nigeria, when he becomes a Minister of the Federal Republic.
4. ‘I want to assure you that I will not be part of a rubber stamp National Assembly or Senate’
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye says he will not be a part of a rubber-stamp National Assembly, this he said while reacting to the ministerial screening.
5. ‘They are dying and being deleted from history’
A report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claims that the Nigerian Army has been burying hundreds of soldiers in secret unmarked graves, in a bid to cover up the casualty figures in the ongoing war against insurgency within the North East.
6. ‘There Are No Secret Graveyards In The Northeast Theatre’
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in condemning a publication by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) which reports that the army has been burying scores of soldiers in secret unmarked graves, in a bid to cover up the casualty figures in the ongoing war against insurgency within the North East, says the Force has a rich and solemn tradition for the internment of its fallen heroes.
7. ‘We Cannot Rely On Importing Food’
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria cannot depend on food importation before the people would be fed.
The President made the statement remarks during an audience with the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder, at the State House in Abuja.
8. ‘If MKO Was Allowed To Rule’
President Muhammadu Buhari in a meeting with Elders and Leaders of Thought from Ogun State, described the late MKO Abiola as a bridge-builder who could have prevented the religious and tribal issues besetting the country now from happening if he had been allowed to rule Nigeria.
9. ‘People Of Nigeria Want Results’
The Presidency in commending the Senate in confirming the ministerial nominees and ensuring a swift and efficient process, says the people of Nigeria want results, stressing that with the list of ministers results shall be delivered.
10. ‘There Is Anger In The Country’
Former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar in rallying Nigerian Elders to look into the brewing tension across the country, says it became imperative because there is so much anger in the county.
