Mr Oni added that those he described as “oppressors” should not be allowed to set the state on fire.
Mr Wike’s adversaries downplayed the veracity of their claims against him in their protest to Mr Abubakar, hinging their objection instead on how steep the rumour has percolated.
“At the heart of insecurity today is unemployment. Some of these kidnappers are University graduates who kidnap to get ransom since they have no jobs.”
Governor Samuel Ortom says Nigeria does not deserve to celebrate democracy while armed terrorists have continued to threaten its sovereignty.
“If you leave things to those who are messing it up for you and who are saying you are the leaders of tomorrow, you will never have that tomorrow. Today is your day.”
Mr Dantalle, who was the sole presidential candidate of the party, was overwhelmingly elected by delegates, said the party scribe.
The results were announced as the final collation got underway at the Eagle Square venue of the APC presidential convention.
At least five delegates from both states told The Gazette in separate interviews Tuesday that they were offered American banknotes to support Mr Tinubu and the vice president.
Bankole Wellington won the election with 24 votes against his challenger Sam Aiboni, who scored only five votes.
The leaders urged four aspirants to step down in a meeting that was held at the residence of Olusegun Osoba in Abuja between 10 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 a.m. Sunday.
