Edo’s Governor Obaseki Defends ‘Do or Die’ Comment Ahead of Governorship Election
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Edo’s Governor Obaseki Defends ‘Do or Die’ Comment Ahead of Governorship Election

Politics tamfitronics BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has stood by his controversial remarks describing Saturday’s governorship election as a “do or die affair”, despite backlash from the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Obaseki reiterated that the election is crucial for the future of Edo State, warning that a victory for the APC would spell disaster for its residents.“It’s a do or die affair because if they do, we die,” Obaseki said. “The level of impunity, the level of recklessness we see in the opposition party — if they take over Edo state, finished — that is the end.”Obaseki’s comments have drawn heavy criticism, particularly from members of the APC, who accused him of inciting fear and tension ahead of...
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Former MA Governor Charlie Baker on Solving Complex Problems
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Former MA Governor Charlie Baker on Solving Complex Problems

Politics tamfitronics September 18, 2024 If you think your organization is difficult to maneuver, consider the unique challenges of government leadership.Former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker and his former chief of staff Steve Kadish faced many challenges during Baker’s time in office—perhaps most notably: the Covid-19 pandemic.Looking back, they argue that running a government is often much harder than leading a private-sector company. For one thing, Baker says, there’s rightly more public scrutiny of every decision you make as a leader. And, Kadish adds, decision-making is far more dispersed.In this episode, they share their four-part framework for breaking down complicated problems with many stakeholders to get results. If you’re struggling with bureaucracy and...
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Governor Makinde and the biggest business district in the world
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Governor Makinde and the biggest business district in the world

Top Stories Tamfitronics On Friday the 1st day of March 2024, purporting to act pursuant to the Land Use Act, Governor Makinde of Oyo State, the Omi Tuntun exponent, put a notice in the public domain that he was acquiring approximately 3,149 hectares along the Moniya-Ijaiye Road in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State for ‘overriding public interest’. The public notice then went on to spell out what the Governor considers as overriding public interest, to wit, the establishment of the Ilu Tuntun Business District.Now, on the face of it, a governor in Nigeria has the power to acquire land for overriding public interest and to revoke whatever prior certificates of occupancy or titles there may be. This is a vestige from the dark days of military rule in Nigeria. The Land Use...
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