Sometime in October, Daily Nigerian published an exclusive story of Kano state Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s $5 million corruption escapades.
The publication released two videos of what it described as a 15-clip evidence of Ganduje receiving bribe in dollar bills from contractors in 2017.
Ganduje Has Been Collecting 15-25% Cut From Contractors For Years, Says Daily Nigerian Publisher | Sahara Reporters @GovUmarGanduje
READ MORE: https://t.co/4HXr0XzgOU pic.twitter.com/vRyS9jF5Jn— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 25, 2018
This week, a third story was released.
https://twitter.com/__yellows/status/1057414238992588800?s=19
There’s a fourth video
VIDEO: Kano governor, Ganduje the dollars collector continues his alleged bribery series, now in its 4th episode. pic.twitter.com/dbt7k13qS4
— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 1, 2018
Reactions
Corruption at its peak
If Kano State House of Assembly doesn’t impeach Ganduje, also if the EFCC doesn’t do anything when he leaves that sit then i will question the system…. For now the matter is in the hands of Kano State House of Assembly not President Buhari.
— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) October 31, 2018
It is already too late for @MBuhari to make a statement on Gov Ganduje.
This is the worst and most high profile example of how compromised the anti corruption agenda has become.
Irrespective of what was going on there, the mere perception is enough to lean on him— Colin NOT Collins 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@ColinUdoh) October 31, 2018
In a nation where people have shame;
Ganduje would have resigned by now;
We won’t even have to be shouting;
But Buhari & his shameless Govt;
Will still dance and campaign with Ganduje and tell Kano people that he deserves 2nd term.That’s how they fight CORRUPTION.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/CACCOT1/status/1057550092952133632?s=19
Why is President Buhari silent?
https://twitter.com/dadiyata/status/1055543121310875648?s=19
Ganduje season one: EFCC silent.
Buhari silent. We are fighting corruption gang, silent.
Ganduje season two: EFCC silent.
Buhari silent. We are fighting corruption gang, silent.
Ganduje season three: EFCC silent.
Buhari silent. We are fighting corruption gang, silent.
LMAOOOOO— Uncle AJ (@UNCLE_AJALA) October 31, 2018
When will Buhari react to videos Of Governor Ganduje Receiving Bribe?
— Big Chief (@iamchinedunwosu) November 1, 2018
See , these people know what they are doing, they just want to create ruckus. Ganduje is NOT an appointee of Buhari and if his state Assembly do not impeach him what should Buhari do, act like OBJ used to do? I honestly believe anyone linking him to buhari is just being obtuse. https://t.co/rwfm4qkG8x
— The Godfather JP (@AyoOyalowo) October 31, 2018
Other reactions
This new Ganduje video looks very real o. The previous one where they appear to have told him to stand up to receive money looked incredulous. Almost as if he was jazzed, but this one looks quite real o. Na waa o.
— Dr Joe Abah, OON (@DrJoeAbah) November 1, 2018
No father should disgrace his children the way Ganduje has done. Haba mana!
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) November 1, 2018
Ganduje is willing to break bottles of alcohol and destroy businesses in the name of enforcing Sharia but the same Sharia enforcer is an incorrigible bribe taker. Religious practice in Nigeria is largely fake. The poor bears the brunt while the powerful gets away with murder.
— Inibehe Effiong (@InibeheEffiong) November 1, 2018
So basically Ganduje took $1.66 mn for the Dangi under-pass project. The official and approved contract is N4 bn which is equivalent to $11.11 mn. He’s taking 15% i heard.
Now I understand all these Governors re on this table, but why? What do they need all the money for?— Ahmad A. Yusuf (@Ahmad_YSF) November 1, 2018
These
https://twitter.com/thatnsukaboy/status/1058086075137167365?s=19
Make I just see 10 million Ganduje like this. I will unfollow everybody and start to dey carry shoulders. pic.twitter.com/BNX1mTectX
— Ibe (@maziibe_) November 1, 2018
Dear @dawisu SA Media to Ganduje….
Pls, kindly define “Ganduje” Using your dictionary just as you once defined Farouk in 2012 😂 pic.twitter.com/vVYIc3CKca
— Ms Baryat #EndSARs #EndPoliceBrutality #ReformNige (@MKabrik) October 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/1057736076050268161?s=19
https://twitter.com/DavidAkondu/status/1057634085575712770?s=19
Read other reactions here. Below are other trending stories on social media this week.
Who are you as Wendy Shay?
After her performance with Kuami Eugene and rapper Eno at BF Suma concert, Ghanaian Afropop singer Wendy Shay was interviewed by Joy News’ MzGee.
During the course of the chat, MzGee asked the artiste a question and everything went downhill from there. Watch it below.
And now the question of the week. Who is wendy shay? pic.twitter.com/HDnQbGpBtX
— Ameyaw Debrah (@AmeyawDebrah) November 1, 2018
Reactions from Ghanaians
Ghanaians should accept you for who you are but you yourself kraa you don’t know who you are. Wendy Shay… pic.twitter.com/07g57JeXuO
— Auzy Media (@auzymediagh) November 1, 2018
I don’t know who’s coaching Wendy Shay. What makes her think she’s up there yet ? Even the likes of Stonbwoy, Sarkodie and Shatta wale wouldn’t do that to the presenter. pic.twitter.com/VQukl4ztbN
— Nana Osei (@nanaoseiike) November 1, 2018
Ah presenter biz Wendy Shay “Who is Wendy Shay?”, your girl say ibi dumb question so she dey go. I conf give the presenter. Wendy’s definitely not making friends like this. Nothing wrong with the question.
— Ab. (@AbeikuLytle) November 1, 2018
But the question sef was not even “who is wendy shay” oh! It was a follow up question “who are you as Wendy Shay”.
— Ameyaw Debrah (@AmeyawDebrah) November 1, 2018
Really, who is Wendy Shay?
https://twitter.com/heiress_jacin/status/1058108412020621318?s=19
Ghanaians define the term…”Wendy Shay”.
What is a “Wendy Shay?”
— Auzy Media (@auzymediagh) November 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/kubetoffee/status/1057982537191092224?s=19
Am I the only one who doesn’t tweet about an artist am not a fan of even if they are trending 🤷🏽♂️.
But wait oo Who the fuck is
Wendy Shay?🤣🤣— Youtube: La Cuisine D’Oscinto⚪️ (@OscintoEl) November 1, 2018
Other reactions
https://twitter.com/kimlykesseh/status/1058259210671026176?s=19
Shatta wale did more than what Wendy Shay did and is still doing some dirty things but you called it “his style” and “showbiz”.
Maybe Wendy Shay plays golf else it’s her strategy tooo..
Ever since she started music the hatred against her was REAL.
Kwahu Beyonce 👸
— Just KWESI (@workwithSempele) November 2, 2018
Who is Wendy Shay is just an opportunity given to you to tell your fans and listeners more about you and what you stand for….
This girl is dumb AF 😠😠— Mr Francis (@flametaae) November 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/Mr_Ceyram/status/1057967648225542144?s=19
Check these
Reporter: Who is Wendy Shay
Wendy Shay: 👇👇👇 Lemme consult the gods first 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aSwoAWTFVr
— Mr Chekora (@Chekora) November 1, 2018
WHO IS WENDY SHAY? Top review by @hypemastersGH #KobbyKyeiNewsLive pic.twitter.com/CyF4haA2T0
— #GenerationalThinker (@KobbyKyei_) November 2, 2018
MzGee: Who is Wendy Shay?
Wendy Shay: pic.twitter.com/EYJdZhvRA0
— SILVA #YDFM🇬🇭🥁 (@brasilvaGH) November 1, 2018
MTN be like
To know who Wendy Shay is, dial *213#
😅😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/1c5hoVVgDt— Mr Chekora (@Chekora) November 1, 2018
Read more reactions here.
Police kill six suspects in Dandora, Kenya
On Sunday, somewhere in Dandora, a Nairobi suburb, six young men were killed by the police for allegedly attacking a Boda Boda (motorcycle) rider and raping his passenger.
https://twitter.com/KinyanBoy/status/1056430355270565888?s=19
Apparently Dandora is notorious for crime and the police have executed 17 people in a span of seven days within the Dandora, Mathare and Majengho areas of Nairobi.
Reactions on social media
#EndExtraJudicialKillings
https://twitter.com/Presho_KE/status/1056525669369294848?s=19
Light a candle and pray for all the youths gunned down in dandora today #dandora
— kevin ngereni (@KevinKathuni) October 28, 2018
In Dandora, 6 young men have lost their lives today just because they were suspected criminals. Among them was a young man who was to sit his KCSE next week and had climbed a tree to see what was happening. These Extrajudicial killings MUST stop! #StoptheBullet
— Mtu ya Human Rights (@robi_chacha) October 28, 2018
Policemen that killed suspects in cold blood should be arrested and charged. https://t.co/RnPSqNzlA6
— Benson Mutua (@kbeniso) November 1, 2018
Other reactions
I grew up in a slum and I definetly know what slum life means.If our leaders won’t do change for life then slums will always be the breeding grounds for gansters!!!Imagine if the six were educated? #Dandora pic.twitter.com/fODyavVzOM
— M.M Esq (@MatangaEsq) October 28, 2018
what has happened in Dandora is when a country has a useless education system, does not support talent, no job opportunities, high cost of living, etc
— Stephen Kimani (@stevekimke) October 28, 2018
Those who are yapping about justice for the 6 guys killed in Dandora are just fools..I have lived in Dandora and I know how these boys are very ruthless on their victims..#Dandora
— Jaringa🇰🇪 (@Jaringa_) November 2, 2018
Dandora is the new Iraq
— Southside Andretti (@Young_Andretti) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Tijey5/status/1056853048662867968?s=19
Read more here.
Jimi Agbaje picks a running mate
Lately, contrary to the public perceptions of his passive candidacy, the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Lagos state gubernatorial candidate has been in the limelight speaking and tweeting about issues concerning the state.
Last election, we showed Lagosians our bold ideas and the new opportunities capable of ushering in unprecedented development in Lagos. This time we are here not just to consolidate the learnings of the yesteryears but to show that the Lagos this generation desires can be won. pic.twitter.com/4VUKjMwn8C
— Jimi Agbaje (@jimiagbaje) October 22, 2018
Good evening Lagos,
I had the opportunity to share my thoughts about the dreadful state of traffic in Lagos with the News Agency of Nigeria (@nanonlineng) earlier today and I thought I should also say a few things here.
— Jimi Agbaje (@jimiagbaje) October 31, 2018
Now to his running mate
Join me in welcoming on board the next Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Yemisi Haleemat Busari @yemisihbusari pic.twitter.com/YAV909gFty
— Jimi Agbaje (@jimiagbaje) November 1, 2018
Reactions
Wait, Jimi Agbaje is still contesting?
Jimi Agbaje is just a joke for 2019 😂😂. The guy is an undercover agent for apc, haven’t seen his poster or campaign signage anywhere around Lagos, abi I’m not just observant Ni. 🙇🙇
— Tobi Ajala (@_Only1taj) November 1, 2018
Ooh Jimi Agbaje is still contesting…….
— Didier (@dotfag) November 1, 2018
I think Jimi Agbaje would have had a stronger chance against APC in Lagos if he had been active in Politics all through the last 4 years. I mean, you dont just go to sleep without being in the media, and you want to take lagos?
For real?— Mazi Oji 🏳️ (@HonDaniel23) November 1, 2018
Why do I have the feeling that Jimi Agbaje did not really plan to run for governorship this time, having lost how many times before, but PDP forced/begged him to come forth for them.
The lack of zeal is very obvious— Mazi Oji 🏳️ (@HonDaniel23) November 1, 2018
Introducing Haleemat Busari
Introducing Jimi Agbaje’s RUNNING MATE:
Mrs. Haleemat Busari.
54-years-old.
A lawyer and a director on the board of several blue-chip companies.
From Kosoko Royal Family in Isale Eko.#LNCnews pic.twitter.com/L5xLVnayE0
— Leading Nigeria’s Conversation (@LNCtoday) November 1, 2018
BREAKING:
Jimi Agbaje Picks A Female Running Mate From Kosoko Royal Family.Mrs. Oluwayemisi Haleemat Busari is a 54 years old lawyer & a director with First Bank Plc pic.twitter.com/wiI0LQbJS1
— Dot In A Circle – Onye Spare Parts (@The_Jonathanian) November 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/1058110670854647810?s=19
Other reactions
https://twitter.com/WOMENvoiceNG/status/1057596778344779777?s=19
https://twitter.com/bodmasolaoluwa/status/1058047441029775360?s=19
I am of the firm belief that Jimi Agbaje is an undercover APC agent. His job is to occupy the PDP Lagos ticket and make sure they never win Lagos state.
— Ogbuevi (@RebelChuck) October 31, 2018
Jimi Agbaje does not have the funds to run 2019 gubernatorial elections forget the big big grammar he’s speaking.
— Babs🌬️ (@BabatundeCASH) October 31, 2018
Read more here. Jimi Agbaje did a thread of why you haven’t seen his campaign banners just yet. Read it here.
