IT IS POSSIBLE

Once upon a time, there was a very rich man who was getting somewhat long in the tooth.

He’d had a long, wonderful life and now, he wanted to leave his considerable fortune to his three daughters. They had married well. The rich, old guy had great affection and respect for all three of the gentlemen his daughters had chosen to marry.

So he boogies on down to the offices of the law firm which handles all the legal details of his business affairs. He tells his attorneys what he wants to do… and… that’s when he began to learn the harsh realities of the probate, estate and inheritance laws in his country.

These Laws Are Flat Out Insane!

They are (naturally) ridiculously complex. But, when you boil them down to their essence, it all amounts to this: Whenever God decides to bring you “home”, the process of transferring your money, property and all other forms of your wealth to your loved ones (or, even to your favorite charities) will involve:

(A.) A very long and totally ridiculous legal process.

(B.) Giving a ridiculously high percentage of your wealth to one or more unworth, attorneys and

(C.) Giving the Government another ridiculous, unfair and huge chunk of your net worth.

After his attorneys explained all this to him, the rich, old guy was not a happy camper. Being a God-fearing man, he decided to express his feelings in a Biblical manner. Then, he looked up at this team of high-priced attorneys and spoke thus…

This Sucketh!

He then asked if all the laws pertaining to probate could be found in the legal books his attorneys had in their private law library. They answered him in the affirmative. Then he asked if he could be left alone in the law library for a few hours every day during the coming week. His attorneys (behind his back, of course) rolled their eyes heavenward, but nevertheless, they granted his simple request.

Hey, what could it hurt?

The old man had been a good client for many years. Why shouldn’t they honour him? And thus, it came to pass, the old man closeted himself in the firm’s law library for the better part of a week.

After that, he courteously thanked his attorneys and informed them they need not concern themselves with this area of his affairs any longer. The attorneys (sensing a loss of income) tried to dissuade him. But, alas, they could not.

The old man returned home and went about his business. He decided to throw a huge party to announce his retirement. He invited hundreds of people (including his attorneys) to this gala event.

There was wine, food, music, other forms of entertainment, good conversation and, in general, a fine time was had by all who attended. When the party was at its peak, the rich old guy asked the musicians to take a break so he could mount the stage, pick up the microphone and make a few comments. He thanked everybody for coming.

He briefly described (with humility) the highlights of the rich, good life with which God had blessed him. He had a wonderful wife, three wonderful daughters, wonderful friends, a wonderful business, and, he had enjoyed excellent health. No man, he said, had been more blessed. The only smudge on his otherwise wonderful life was that…

The Three Men His Daughters Had Chosen To Marry Were Crooks, Thieves, And All-Around Unethical, Dishonest Scum!

He went on and on about this.

The partygoers were astonished.

They all thought the old man had respected and even loved the three men his daughters had married. How could he be saying these awful things? In public? At an event where everyone was being video taped?

From time to time, individuals in the crowd would sneak a peek at the three young men who were being so unfairly depicted. They seemed remarkably composed, as did their wives, (the old man’s daughters) during this tirade.

Anyway, shortly after the old man had had his say, the party seemed to lose its festive atmosphere. All the guests went home, and, no one was surprised when, a few days later, a front page story in the local newspaper, about, how those three, maligned young men were suing the rich old guy for everything he had.

No one was surprised when they won their lawsuit either. After all, they had hundreds of witnesses, and, even a high quality video tape of all the old guy’s libelous and public statements.

And so, it came to pass that all the old men’s wealth was lost in this vicious lawsuit. His three sons-in-lawsGOT IT ALL, which, of course, they shared with their wives, whom they loved very dearly.

And, believe it or not, they even found a way in their hearts to “forgive” the old man, and, they gave him a generous (very generous) allowance so he could exquisitely enjoy the golden twilight years of his life. And, guess what, his daughters, their husbands and, his grandchildren had all this money and…

Nobody Had To Pay A Penny In Inheritance Taxes! Or Income Taxes!

Or state taxes! Or capital gains taxes! Or property taxes! Or… any other type of taxes whatsoever!

Why? Simply because, all the money that is won in a lawsuit for damages is always 100% tax-free! Bet your attorney never told you that, did he? I wonder why? No, it’s probably not because he doesn’t want you to know. More likely… it’s simply that he’s so “brain dead,” he has no clue about the significance of this fact.

But that rich, old man, who didn’t know, it was impossible to avoid these unfair probate laws… went ahead and avoided them anyway. Please, let me say it again…

Nothing Is Impossible For A Person Who Doesn’t Know It Can’t Be Done!

I don’t know the creator of the story I’ve just shared with you but I heard it for the first time from the late, legendary direct response marketer, Gary Halbert. Looking back at my business career, most of what I’ve been able to accomplish is a direct result of my attitude and my belief, the type demonstrated by the rich old man in the story above.

What about you?

What are the excuses holding you back? Your ambition is not impossible to achieve if you don’t believe it can’t be done. Like motivational speaker Zig Ziglar said, “your business is neither good or bad out there… your business is either good or bad right here, in between your two ears”.

The Number One Reason Why Most People Fail With Their Small Businesses

When I was in secondary school, my economics teacher used to say that the number one reason why most small businesses fail is because of lack of adequate capital. I believed my teacher like most of us did. Why not? He was my teacher and he knew it all. There was no way I could…

Question His Authority.

What I have found out over the years since I’ve been in business is that while having adequate capital is vital and essential, it is not the biggest reason why most people do not make money with their businesses. I’ve come across a lot of business owners that had access to a lot of money but their businesses still struggled in the market place.

So, was my economics teacher lying to us?

I won’t go that far. He was innocently passing across what some other people passed across to him. He had never done any kind of business so all he taught us were mere theories.

From my experience in business and consulting for other small business owners, I’ve since discovered that the reason why most businesses do not make money and fail at the end of the day is simply because…

They Do Not Sell What People Want To Buy!

Are you surprised? Don’t be. You see, the truth about business success is that once you offer people what they WANT to buy, your business will make you more money than you can ever spend. Lack of adequate capital will not be an issue as customers and investors will literately beg you to take their money.

Before you launch out with any kind of business, you must ask yourself: do people really want my product or service? If you cannot answer that question with a straight face, then do not bother to start the business.

Do not make mediocre assumptions like most people do.

Assumptions like “Every human being must eat so I will sell food” or “every human being must drink water so I will sell water”, or “every human being must wear clothes so I will sell clothes”.

Yada. Yada. Yada.

Don’t get me wrong.

I’m not saying food, water and clothes will not make you money. What I’m saying is that you should not follow general assumptions. Have you asked yourself if people actually WANT the kinds of food you want to sell? If you have not, you must have a rethink.

I remember a lady telling me years back that because we must all use salt to cook, she would make millions selling salt. I laughed really hard because I do not know the volume of salt she would sell in her shop to make millions. Come to think of it. If you organize a big party, you cannot finish a bag of salt!

If you want to make a lot of money, you should sell what people WANT to buy and not what people NEED to buy. Products people need to buy will make you decent money but products people want to buy will fly off the shelves…

Faster Than a Texas Tornado.

For those that are wondering what the difference between a product people NEED to buy and a product people WANT to buy is, kindly give me an opportunity to explain. There is a colossal difference between the two and I will explain with an illustration.

Let’s assume you’re a mobile book seller and you have just taken stock of two new books. One of them is titled “How to easily pass WAEC and JAMB” and the second is titled “How to inexpensively relocate to Canada”. Let’s also assume you are about to market the books to group of secondary school leavers.

Before we go any further, let me ask you this: if you have a son that has just completed his secondary school education, what will you advise him to do at that stage in his life? Pass JAMB and go for his university education or travel abroad to work? The obvious answer is to pass JAMB and go to a university because that is what he NEEDS at that stage of his life.

I want you to imagine a situation where you can gather 100 teenagers that have just completed their secondary school education. Ask them what they will prefer. To pass JAMB and go to a university of to travel abroad? I can guarantee it that 90% of them will choose to travel abroad. Why?

Because that is what they WANT!

Are you getting the picture? You have a bigger chance of success when you sell wants. When it comes to wants, human beings do not make their buying decisions based on common sense. We tend to buy emotionally.

Why do you think sports newspapers sell more than business newspapers? We NEED business news, but what we WANT is sports news. We don’t care that these footballers we religiously follow their careers are already multi millionaires.

The lesson is simple: before you start that business, make sure the product or service you want to offer the public is what the really want and not what they need!

Yinka Richards
A.k.a Dream-Naija

PS: I’m sure you learnt something powerful today. I mean something practical you can apply to your business right away. If you didn’t, it’s not because I did not share a powerful lesson. We have to come to the conclusion that you are simply…

Beyond All Hope.

Peace.

NIGERIANS NEED CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP

Nigerians have began to pray for an emergence of a eadership that is void of corruption,focussed and selfless.Dream-naija moved round the town to celebrate the most revered palm sunday with worshippers in churches ad discovered the only prayers n the lips of the people is LORD GRANT US CHANGE

Day soldiers feted civilians in Ondo

Officers and men of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Akure, Ondo State had their 2013 end-of-year party at the Owena Cantonment penultimate weekend and it was a day to remember, Dream-naija reports

If you think the military is all about war and peacekeeping, then you need to attend a “West African Social Activities” or WASA as it is better known organised by the Nigerian Army to see the civilian side of the soldiers.

Officers and men of 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Owena Cantonment in Akure, Ondo State capital had one recently and the civilians invited had the opportunity to rub shoulders with the soldiers and saw them in mufti or civilian clothes as against their normal khaki uniform.

WASA or “Civilian day” as some would call it is an annual event meant to take officers away from their routine regimented life to an atmosphere where they unwind and relax freely with one another as well as with their civilian brothers and sisters.

It was an event that dated back to the colonial era when Britain had the West African Frontier Forces comprising of units from her various colonies in the subregion, Nigeria being one of them.

The forbearers of the West African units distinguished themselves in many battles under the British flag and due to the diverse cultural inclinations of the West African soldiers, the colonial authorities introduced the West African Social Activities as an annual social event in response to the requests by soldiers to participate in their local cultural rituals.

The Nigerian Army derived its existence from the Frontier Forces and when Nigeria gained her Independence from the United Kingdom WASA was officially adopted in the Army, as a way of showcasing the cultural backgrounds of officers and soldiers from Nigeria’s rich and diverse heritage.

Apart from the officers and men of 32 Artillery Brigade and their families, friends, retired Generals and other top ranking soldiers returned to the barracks at Owena Cantonment on that day to celebrate the event with their friends and colleagues.

Not only this, other security agencies, like men of Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), State Security Service (SSS), Traditional rulers, Government officials and members of the public were all invited.

The event was unique in the sense that, it was the second time the barrack was having its WASA under the leadership of the Brigade’s new Commander, Brigadier-General A. M. Dikko, who succeeded Brigadier-General Mansur Dan Ali (rtd).

Cultural displays from various ethnic groups in the country were performed mainly by soldiers, their families, members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), in the barracks and members of Ondo State Cultural Troupe. Traditional dancers from Enugu and Delta States, and Ikale in Ondo State among others, were all allowed to showcase their talents at the event.

In his address, Brigadier-General Dikko said, WASA was initiated for the purpose of strengthening the relationship of the civil populace and the military men.

Dikko said: “WASA is a forum where the military shows appreciation to friends and the deserving personnel through the presentation of gifts and award as well. This event normally takes place in the last month of the year.

“It was rescheduled to January this year in order to give allowance to festive celebration and to enable our good friends and good people of Ondo State to witness and have a feel of our culture.

 ”You might be surprised to know that most of the cultural shows that will be staged here will be performed by soldiers and their families. At the same time we have also leveraged on the rich cultural heritage of Akure and its environs.

 ”The Nigerian Army is constituted by people from almost all ethnic and cultural groups in the country. This is what makes it a unique organisation that is aware of its cultural and societal obligation and always seeks to promote and guard Nigeria heritage, particularly at formations and unit levels.

 ”WASA has come to stay like other events all over Nigerian Army formations and units. It is a means of bringing families of soldiers to interact and celebrate the end of year and as well as to preserve the rich cultural heritage of our nation.

“The cordial relationship that had existed between the 32 Artillery Brigade and the people of Ondo State and also Ekiti State which is one of our areas of responsibility has been commendable.

“We are also reaffirming our commitment to the aspirations of the two state governments and the protection of lives and property in the country.

 ”This event is remarkable to members of the 32 Artillery Brigade, during last year under review, the Brigade participated in a couple of activities. I am glad to inform you that the Brigade singled itself out and came third in all the competitions that we participated in 2013. We are grateful to the government of Ekiti and Ondo States for all the assistance rendered to the Brigade.

“Our feeling also goes to the families of soldiers who went out for operations in other parts of the nation and also outside the country in response to national duties”.

Governor Olusegun Mimiko, who was represented by his Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Bekekhimi Idhiarhi praised the soldiers for partnering with other security agencies in ensuring that the State is crime free.

Mimiko, however called for more cordial relationship between the Military and the civilians, as the country prepares for another general elections in 2015.

Uproar in House as APC members claim majority

Gbajabiamila calls Leo Ogor Minority Leader
Members of the House of Representatives returned from the Christmas/ New Year break to a rowdy session yesterday.
The session also saw members criss- crossing from one party to the other. APC lost two members —Francis Hananiya and Ganama Titsi, who moved to PDP, Adamawa. PDP also lost two members to the APC, with Emmanuel Jimeh (PDP) moving to APC (Benue) and Yahaya Kwande (PDP) to APC (Plateau).
But members of the APC, who insisted on changes in the leadership, deferred to a court order and withheld the letter they had intended to read on the floor, asking for a change in leadership due to their numerical strength, which the leader of the opposition, Femi Gbajabiamila, said “ is 20 more than the PDP”.
There was confusion as members of the APC and the PDP launched into hot exchanges, threats, shoving and insults.
The leadership change tension exploded in near violence over a statement made by Minority Leader Gbajabiamila.
Plenary was on hold for over 20 minutes as the chamber became a scene of angry members.
Trouble started when Aliu Madaki (APC Kano) brought up a matter under urgent national importance on the Rivers State crisis and the attack on Senator Magnus Abe. According to him, what is happening in Rivers State if not curtailed, could spell doom for Nigeria’s fledging democracy.
He urged the House to adopt his prayers, which called on the President to sack the Inspector General of Police, and asked for the dismissal of the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu, by the Police Service Commission and his prosecution for all the perceived crimes he may have committed.
But the Deputy Majority Leader, Leo Ogor, raised a fundamental issue of fair hearing under point of constitutional order.
Citing Section 36 of the Constitution, Ogor said: “Nobody should be crucified without hearing from him. If we take the resolution, it might become an embarrassment.”
But Gbajabiamila said the responsibility of the government is the security and the welfare of its citizens. He referred to Ogor as the Deputy Minority Leader.
This infuriated the PDP members. A horde of PDP members headed in Gbajabiamila’s direction. Believing they were bent on attacking Gbajabiamila, APC members sprang to their feet, and raced toward them off.
A tumultuous crowd submerged Gbajabiamila on his seat.
Efforts to get Gbajabiamila to recant his description of Ogor proved abortive. While the PDP members demanded a retraction, the APC members encouraged him to stand firm.
Thereafter, hot exchanges, threats, shoving, warnings and insults began, with members of the opposing parties almost throwing punches.
Speaker Aminu Tambuwal looked on as his initial efforts to quieten the House failed.
Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha, Samson Osagie, Victor Ogene, Karmil Akinlabi, Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi and a host of others conferred with the Speaker.
It was a battle of supremacy that brought the plenary to an abrupt halt and replaced it with an uproar that lasted over 20 minutes.
Eventually, the Chamber quietened and the Speaker asked members to allow Gbajabiamila finish his submission. He opined that Gbajabiamila who he said “is a very senior lawyer and a ranking member of this House” must have been joking by addressing Ogor in such manner.
Gbajabiamila, however, stuck to his guns, saying: “With deference to Mr. Speaker, I will hereby refer to Hon. Leo Ogor as Hon. Leo Ogor.”
This brought a loud protestation from the members of the PDP who had expected Gbajabiamila to either retract his words or apologise.
The Speaker thereafter referred Madaki’s motion to the House Committees on Rules and Business, Judiciary and Justice. They are to report back to the House within one week.
Tambuwal admonished members to be careful of their actions, saying he is aware of the desire of the APC to assume the majority position of the House, but that as an institution, the House must not be seen to be flouting court orders even if they are questionable.
Said the Speaker: “We should be the last either as an institution or individuals to disobey court order. Let us continue as leaders to manage what I would refer to as an interesting development.
“We should work together as one. Politics we must play, but the institution of the House of Representatives is key to the stability of democracy. So, we should not slide into a situation in which we cannot conduct our business here. Nigerians will be the losers”.
The drama in the House came to an amiable end. Gbajabiamila and Ogor were sitting together about five minutes to the end of the plenary, laughing and sharing jokes.
At a news conference after the plenary, Gbajabiamila described the court order secured by the PDP as “strange” and “shameless”.
He said: “PDP’s restraining order is shameless as the constitution and the House rules are clear. We abide by the court order for now, until we study it in detail. With the court order, they are only trying to delay the inevitable.
“The situation in the House as at now is ridiculous because it’s the only legislature in the world where minority is in control. But we want to say here clearly that the numerical strength of the House has changed.
“APC more than PDP even with the two members that defected. How can the party with the majority be in the minority?
Ali Ahmad, Chairman House Committee on Justice and a former Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of Kwara State said the court lacked the powers to entertain such cases.
Describing the court order as a “Strange court order”, he said: “The quality of debate has not reflected the fact because arguments are not premised on the fact that no court has said there is no faction in PDP.
“PDP knew that there is a faction. The court did not even have the jurisdiction to stall another arm of government from performing its job. It is disturbing because there is no amount of urgency that will allow an arm of government to prevent the other from performing its responsibility to the people.”
Samson Osage, the Minority Whip, said: “We affirm our faith in the leadership of the House that has demonstrated fairness in the affairs of the House.
“We are not tenants in this country and to ridicule an arm of government by another arm through the court is not good for our democracy.”

Reps move to simplify impeachment process of President,Vice President

A bill with the aim of simplifying the procedure for impeaching the country’s President and Vice-President passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
The bill seeks to amend Section 143 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) “to remove the ambiguities in the process of removal of the President and the Vice-President from office on allegations of gross misconduct and to provide for a more transparent and democratic procedure for impeachment…”
Sponsored by a lawmaker from Bauchi State, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, it seeks to adopt the American model of impeachment by giving the sole powers to remove the President to the National Assembly.
According to Dogara, adopting this model will alter the present constitutional requirement where the Chief Justice of Nigeria will constitute a panel of seven persons to investigate any allegations of gross misconduct made against the President.
He stated that this power would now be transferred to the Senate, which would sit to convict the President after he would have been impeached by the House.
However, he added that the CJN would preside over the sitting of the Senate to convict the President.
Dogara claimed that the current provision whittled down the powers of the National Assembly, noting that should the CJN’s panel fail to establish the allegations levelled against the President, the legislature would be ridiculed.
He spoke further on why the current provision in Section 143 needs to be changed, “Once the omnipotent panel of seven is constituted by the CJN, who himself is an appointee of the President, and the panel reaches a decision, no authority, not even the courts can question it.
“This may ridicule the National Assembly to the high heavens.
“It will be unprecedently ridiculous for a body consisting of 469 members to pass a resolution supported by two-thirds of its members only for a panel of seven to throw it out.”
Dogora tried to rally support for the bill by telling his colleagues that President Gooduck Jonathan was not the target of the bill.
“This bill is not talking about a particular office holder here.
“It has nothing to do with the current administration”, he added.
Another lawmaker from Benue State, Mr. Emmanuel Jime, also told the House that Jonathan was not the target of the bill.
“This bill is not meant to impeach President Jonathan.
“It is an attempt to return to the House the powers that belongs to us to call check the Executive,” he added.
However, many members kicked against the bill, describing it as “unnecessary, “undemocratic” and “a waste of parliamentary time.”
Minority Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, known for supporting such reform bills in the past, opposed this one.
The Action Congress of Nigeria legislator from Lagos State expressed concern over the “timing” of the bill, which he said could send the wrong signals over its real intention.

I’m Not Jealous Of Alariwo’s Female Fans — Wife

His real name is Rotimi Martins but many refer to him as Alariwo of Africa. A musician cum entertainer, he is married to Sola and they have three children. The couple, talk about their 17-year-old union
How long have you been married?
Alariwo: We have been married for 17 years.
What attracted you to her?
Alariwo: She visited my friend alongside her friend and I was attracted to her conduct. Immediately, I knew she would be mine. I knew I would be comfortable with her for the rest of my life and I proposed to her on the first day.
Sola: I met him in Oregun. That day, I went out with a friend and we ended up at her boyfriend’s place. That boyfriend happened to be Rotimi’s friend and we started talking. In fact, he proposed to me the first day he met me.
When he approached you, what went through your mind?
Sola: I had just the normal feeling but I liked him.
Was he a star when you met him?
Sola: No, he was just a Deejay. It was after I met him that he went to the studio to record his first album. That he was not a celebrity or star didn’t cross my mind. I just liked him and agreed to marry him. When he became an entertainer, I didn’t mind as long as it didn’t disturb my marriage.
Are there times you wish he was not a musician?
Sola: No.
How has the marriage been over the years?
Sola: Interesting but sometimes challenging. In all, our love for each other and our children has kept us going.
Alariwo: It takes the grace of God to be in a sustained marriage and be a father, a husband and a musician.
Do you get jealous when his female fans come around?
Sola: Why should I? That would be foolhardy of me because he is a musician. Entertainment attracts women and it would be unfair to send them away with my jealousy. I don’t get jealous because his kind of job entails women flocking around him. Besides, I know he is all mine when he gets home, so why bother with any woman outside?
In what ways has marriage changed the both of you?
Alariwo: Many ways. While we were dating, we never cared about any other person aside the two of us but now, we have responsibilities.
Sola: Some of the things we did while we were courting have stopped because of the children. Apart from that, I am not the outgoing type and I’ve never encouraged having a maid at home. When we go out now, we go as a family to see movies, eat out and party. We always observe a family holiday.
Were your parents happy that you wanted to marry an entertainer?
Sola: No, they were not angry but they were a bit apprehensive. Then, entertainment was no big deal and their initial reaction was expected. Later, they embraced the relationship and I don’t think they regret allowing me to marry him.
Alariwo: Initially, her parents were a little bit uncomfortable because I was an entertainer. When my parents met her, in less than an hour, they knew she was the right person for me.
When you quarrel who is the first to apologise?
Sola: Most of the time, I apologise first. I go on my knees and I tell him I am sorry.
Alariwo: If she is at fault she will apologise and vice versa.
Apart from apologising verbally, what other things do you do to show remorse?
Alariwo: I make it up to her by buying her gifts or I take her out on a date.
How do you spend time together as a couple?
Sola: See a movie or sometimes, we go out.
Alariwo: My schedule is very busy but I do create time to spend with them.
What are those things you dislike about each other?
Sola: I don’t like my husband’s temper. He gets angry easily. He’s hot-tempered.
Alariwo: She does not like my temper. I don’t like when she demands for money—her timing is bad. This is a common feature with most women and I don’t like it.
What would you say has kept your marriage going all these years?
Sola: Tolerance, love and the fear of God.
Alariwo: Patience, tolerance, understanding and the grace of God have been keeping our marriage.
Apart from being his wife, what else do you do?
Sola: I am into business— I buy, I sell and I make jewellery and accessories.
What are the best gifts you have given each other?
Alariwo: I have given her cars and she has given me three beautiful children.
What advice will you give to couples especially those who are in the limelight?
Alariwo: I will always advise that, ‘See but pretend you didn’t see. Hear but you pretend as if you never heard.’ That way, you are not influenced or controlled by external factors. This keeps your home in place.
Sola: First, I will advise the women. When you see anything, pretend as if you didn’t see. Whatever you hear anything, feign ignorance. That way, you will be at peace, your marriage is in place and you are happy. Moreover, couples should respect and tolerate each other’s shortcomings. You should know that you are from different background and had a different upbringing.
What kind of man is your husband?
Sola: He is very caring and loving as a husband. As a father, he is loving and second to none. He puts his family first in everything and he does not fail to provide for our needs.
Are there times when you are suspicious of your husband?
Sola: Yes, I am not a perfect woman and sometimes, such things bother me. But when I remember I am the only one in his life, I perish such thoughts.

AMAECHI ADAMANT,VOWS NOT TO STEP DOWN AS NIGERIA GOVERNOR'S FORUM CHAIRMAN

The Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, on Tuesday rebuffed suggestions that he should step down as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, following the emergence of a faction of the Forum headed by his Plateau State counterpart, Jonah Jang.
He said he will stick to the mandate freely given to him by his colleagues in the election two weeks ago in which he polled 19 votes to Mr. Jang’s 16.
Mr. Amaechi told journalists in Abuja after inspecting the NGF secretariat belonging to his faction that it was wrong to ask him to relinquish the office of the chairman he was elected into and reminded Mr. Jang and his self acclaimed deputy, Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, that God hates liars and heaven is real.
“Mimiko and I are Christians and I think he’s a good Christian and one of the sins against God is the sin of lying, I am not saying he is lying but I am saying Mimiko voted,” the Rivers State Governor said while reacting to Mr. Mimiko’s statement in the media that he (Mimiko) did not vote during the controversial election.
“I think they suspected that they will (not) win and Mimiko was one of those who refused to vote, but when they whisper among themselves and they thought they will win, they all casted their votes. Those governors who were pro-Amaechi voted first and those against him voted last. Tell Mimiko that I said he voted. Mimiko voted, everybody there voted.”
Also speaking about Mr. Jang, Mr. Amaechi, who was in company of the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, said, “I want to urge Jang because he said he is Christian, to know that God watches over everybody and whatever you say, say it according to God because beyond NGF you and I know that there is heaven and you can’t go to heaven if you don’t tell the truth and stand by the truth.”
The Rivers State Governor, while responding to the video clip of the election, which leaked to the media last week, explained that when he was informed that one of the governors was recording it, he did all he could to protect the interest of all the governors by calling the governor to order.
He said he has now realized that the governor was doing the right thing as the video has turned out to be a historical evidence about the election.