- Governor Okpebholo publicly alleged that the recent wave of kidnappings and insecurity is a politically motivated strategy designed to influence election outcomes. The Governor claimed this is a deliberate “trick” that was previously used against former President Goodluck Jonathan, asserting that the perpetrators’ motives are political gain rather than purely criminal.
Governor Okpebholo has intensified the public debate surrounding insecurity in the country by leveling a serious accusation, suggesting that the recent surge in kidnappings is not purely criminal but is being manipulated for political gain ahead of elections.
The Governor made the controversial statement while discussing the security challenges facing the state. He claimed that the orchestrated violence is part of a deliberate “trick” by certain elements intent on winning elections.
Governor Okpebholo directly linked the current situation to Nigeria’s past electoral history, specifically referencing the political environment surrounding former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“They are kldnåpping people because somebody wants to win election, it’s not fair. They did this to Goodluck Jonathan and they succeeded, but we know their trick already,” the Governor stated.
While the Governor did not specify the group or individuals responsible for what he described as a “trick,” his comments fuel long-running public speculation that security crises in Nigeria are often politicized to destabilize rival administrations or dampen voter turnout in key areas.
In other news….. Afrobeats artist Shallipopi has responded to critic Daniel Regha following his review of the singer’s newest album, Auracle.
According to Naija News, Regha criticized the album for a perceived lack of lyrical development, creativity, and depth. While he noted that some beats were appealing, he felt the overall quality of the tracks declined as the album progressed.
Regha also suggested that Auracle might have been more effective if released as a shorter EP. Despite his overall low rating, he praised the track Pull Up, featuring Pa Salieu, for its strong flow.
He wrote: “Shallipopi can’t be considered a real artiste, just someone who has access to a studio; But he gets credit for putting his state on the map. His latest album “Auracle” is a painfu’ listen with no lyrical evolvement, substance, or creativity shown. Asides some good beats, each track gets progressively worse from the previous one. He should taken four or five tracks and call it an EP. The project will do numbers due to people’s taste in music nowadays, however no-one’s IQ will improve people’s taste in music nowadays, however no-one’s IQ will improve by such an album, nor can it be a cultural reset.
That said, one song “Pull Up” has a good flow (lyrics aside), with Pa Salieu bringing the track to life. It’s a 1/10. No offense.”
Reacting, Shallipopi wrote: “SYBAU You know nothing about music.”
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