The two registration officers of the All Progressives Congress(APC) who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ebonyi state last Sunday have regained their freedom.
Mr Donatus Omenyi while Speaking to news men after their release, said that gunmen numbering about six came to his house around 2am fully armed and ordered him out of his house and took him away in a vehicle suspected to belong to the Ezza North Local government area.
According to him,he was ordered to follow them and threatened to shoot if he attempted to raise alarm or resist following them. They requested that he give them all APC registration materials in his possession. He was also asked to surrender the camera being used for the party registration exercise as well as the camera,which happened to be with his assistant, Mr Samuel Aligwe who escaped before the gunmen could get to his house.
After been beaten and tortured,they were asked to call their relatives to pay the ransom of N3million before they could be released.
They were however released after been threatened to be eliminated if they remain APC members ,that PDP must be allowed to take over the Ezza North council area and that every presence of the APC in the council area must be laid to rest.
Source: NAN
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
President Jonathan in a reconcilatory move to make peace with Ameachi
According to reports by PUNCH, President Goodluck Jonathan may meet the Governor of Rivers State Mr. Rotimi Amaechi soon.
According to the report, a source at the Presidential villa disclosed this on Tuesday night after the President met with governors who were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic.
Going by the tune of the meeting, the source said the President might initiate a meeting with Amaechi soon.
The source, who is close to the President explained that the President was asked to make peace with anyone capable of helping him to win the 2015 presidential election.
This, he said, was one of the decisions reached at the meeting between the PDP governors and the President.
Punch Reports:
The source, who was one of the governors at the meeting, told our correspondent that the expected meeting with Amaechi might start with the leadership of the party.
“The President, at the meeting, was made to know that there is crisis in the party and that we need to work harder if we are dreaming of winning the 2015 elections,” the governor added.
Meanwhile, there were indications that governors elected on the platform of the PDP aided the removal of the Commissioner of Police in charge of Rivers State, Mr. Joseph Mbu.
Investigations by our correspondent in Abuja showed that the governors at their meeting with Jonathan on Tuesday night, advised the President to give approval for the redeployment of the controversial CP.
The meeting was held at the Presidential Villa.
Culled from THE PUNCH
According to the report, a source at the Presidential villa disclosed this on Tuesday night after the President met with governors who were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic.
Going by the tune of the meeting, the source said the President might initiate a meeting with Amaechi soon.
The source, who is close to the President explained that the President was asked to make peace with anyone capable of helping him to win the 2015 presidential election.
This, he said, was one of the decisions reached at the meeting between the PDP governors and the President.
Punch Reports:
The source, who was one of the governors at the meeting, told our correspondent that the expected meeting with Amaechi might start with the leadership of the party.
“The President, at the meeting, was made to know that there is crisis in the party and that we need to work harder if we are dreaming of winning the 2015 elections,” the governor added.
Meanwhile, there were indications that governors elected on the platform of the PDP aided the removal of the Commissioner of Police in charge of Rivers State, Mr. Joseph Mbu.
Investigations by our correspondent in Abuja showed that the governors at their meeting with Jonathan on Tuesday night, advised the President to give approval for the redeployment of the controversial CP.
The meeting was held at the Presidential Villa.
Culled from THE PUNCH
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Breaking News: SSS arrests Asari Dokubo
President of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has been arrested by the men of the Department of State Security, DSS for making inciting comments on the 2015 election.
The former Niger Delta militant was arrested this morning, less than 24 hours after Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, called on security agents to arrest and caution him for repeatedly making inciting comments. He is currently being interrogated by SSS operatives.
Replying to comments made by former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday Feb 4th Asari Dokubo said that he would make Nigeria ungovernable unless Pres. Jonathan wins a second term ticket in the 2015 presidential election. He also asked Northern politicians to stay away
"If they say the blood of the dogs and the baboon will be soaked in water on the street, in blood on the street, in salt water on the street, we will help them soak them in blood”.
Security operatives believe such a comment is capable of causing chaos in Nigeria.
The former Niger Delta militant was arrested this morning, less than 24 hours after Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, called on security agents to arrest and caution him for repeatedly making inciting comments. He is currently being interrogated by SSS operatives.
Replying to comments made by former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday Feb 4th Asari Dokubo said that he would make Nigeria ungovernable unless Pres. Jonathan wins a second term ticket in the 2015 presidential election. He also asked Northern politicians to stay away
"If they say the blood of the dogs and the baboon will be soaked in water on the street, in blood on the street, in salt water on the street, we will help them soak them in blood”.
Security operatives believe such a comment is capable of causing chaos in Nigeria.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Breaking news : Former VP, Atiku Abubakar Joins APC
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressive Congress (APC)! Cos according to him, PDP is bereft of ideas and is refusing to live up to the promises it made in the past.
Find below the press statement he released today:
In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in defence of our constitution and our democracy, my supporters and I were pushed out of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, a party that we worked tirelessly with other compatriots to build as a vehicle to restore democracy to our country.
We later returned to that party in 2009 when a new leadership of the party and the country promised a new direction, a direction of inclusiveness, of internal democracy, of an end to impunity, adherence to the rule of law and respect for the dignity of members and Nigerians. Sadly, however, those promises have not been kept.
Many founding members of the PDP, I included, continue to be marginalized and excluded from
the affairs of the party. For instance as a former Vice President, I am by virtue of the PDP constitution, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees and its National Executive Committee. However, I am not invited to the meetings of those organs nor consulted on their decisions, apparently because I dared to exercise my right to contest in the party’s primary election for a chance to be its flag-bearer in the 2011 elections.
We have, therefore, concluded that that party cannot be redeemed. In short the PDP has abandoned Nigerians, the very people who gave it life and many electoral victories. Let me emphasize that this is not about me. We have to have a country before people can aspire to lead it, but as it is today we may be losing this country. That is not acceptable.
Atiku says his resignation letter as a member of the PDP will be delivered to the party tomorrow.
Find below the press statement he released today:
In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in defence of our constitution and our democracy, my supporters and I were pushed out of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, a party that we worked tirelessly with other compatriots to build as a vehicle to restore democracy to our country.
We later returned to that party in 2009 when a new leadership of the party and the country promised a new direction, a direction of inclusiveness, of internal democracy, of an end to impunity, adherence to the rule of law and respect for the dignity of members and Nigerians. Sadly, however, those promises have not been kept.
Many founding members of the PDP, I included, continue to be marginalized and excluded from
the affairs of the party. For instance as a former Vice President, I am by virtue of the PDP constitution, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees and its National Executive Committee. However, I am not invited to the meetings of those organs nor consulted on their decisions, apparently because I dared to exercise my right to contest in the party’s primary election for a chance to be its flag-bearer in the 2011 elections.
We have, therefore, concluded that that party cannot be redeemed. In short the PDP has abandoned Nigerians, the very people who gave it life and many electoral victories. Let me emphasize that this is not about me. We have to have a country before people can aspire to lead it, but as it is today we may be losing this country. That is not acceptable.
Atiku says his resignation letter as a member of the PDP will be delivered to the party tomorrow.
Breaking news : Former VP, Atiku Abubakar Joins APC
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressive Congress (APC)! Cos according to him, PDP is bereft of ideas and is refusing to live up to the promises it made in the past.
Find below the press statement he released today:
In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in defence of our constitution and our democracy, my supporters and I were pushed out of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, a party that we worked tirelessly with other compatriots to build as a vehicle to restore democracy to our country.
We later returned to that party in 2009 when a new leadership of the party and the country promised a new direction, a direction of inclusiveness, of internal democracy, of an end to impunity, adherence to the rule of law and respect for the dignity of members and Nigerians. Sadly, however, those promises have not been kept.
Many founding members of the PDP, I included, continue to be marginalized and excluded from
the affairs of the party. For instance as a former Vice President, I am by virtue of the PDP constitution, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees and its National Executive Committee. However, I am not invited to the meetings of those organs nor consulted on their decisions, apparently because I dared to exercise my right to contest in the party’s primary election for a chance to be its flag-bearer in the 2011 elections.
We have, therefore, concluded that that party cannot be redeemed. In short the PDP has abandoned Nigerians, the very people who gave it life and many electoral victories. Let me emphasize that this is not about me. We have to have a country before people can aspire to lead it, but as it is today we may be losing this country. That is not acceptable.
Atiku says his resignation letter as a member of the PDP will be delivered to the party tomorrow.
Find below the press statement he released today:
In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in defence of our constitution and our democracy, my supporters and I were pushed out of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, a party that we worked tirelessly with other compatriots to build as a vehicle to restore democracy to our country.
We later returned to that party in 2009 when a new leadership of the party and the country promised a new direction, a direction of inclusiveness, of internal democracy, of an end to impunity, adherence to the rule of law and respect for the dignity of members and Nigerians. Sadly, however, those promises have not been kept.
Many founding members of the PDP, I included, continue to be marginalized and excluded from
the affairs of the party. For instance as a former Vice President, I am by virtue of the PDP constitution, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees and its National Executive Committee. However, I am not invited to the meetings of those organs nor consulted on their decisions, apparently because I dared to exercise my right to contest in the party’s primary election for a chance to be its flag-bearer in the 2011 elections.
We have, therefore, concluded that that party cannot be redeemed. In short the PDP has abandoned Nigerians, the very people who gave it life and many electoral victories. Let me emphasize that this is not about me. We have to have a country before people can aspire to lead it, but as it is today we may be losing this country. That is not acceptable.
Atiku says his resignation letter as a member of the PDP will be delivered to the party tomorrow.
Friday, January 31, 2014
2015 Election : Local Government Chairmen and Councillors defect to APC in Kwara State
I guess we haven't heard the last of this defecting syndrome. As 2015 draws closer and campaigns kick starting soon, a lot of party members would be defecting from one party to another and probably defecting back (not a prophesy o,but the reality sha)
Well reports reaching us is that; 16 Local Govt Chairmen and 194 Councillors have defected to the ruling opposition party, the All Progressive Congress, APC. The defectees were actually elected on the platform of PDP.
Announcing their defection today, the Chairman, ALGON, Kwara State chapter (under whose aegis they announced their defection) Mr. Abdulateef Okandeji said failure of the national leaders of the PDP to listen to their grievances is the main reason for their defection.
"I recall that following the refusal and failure of the national leaders of the PDP to address the observations and complaints of its founding members especially about the lawlessness, impunity and injustice which had become the norm and which led to the factionalisation of the PDP, our leaders decided to team up in what is known as the newPDP under the national Chairmanship of our own Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje. After exhaustive consultations and deliberations by our leaders spearheaded by Senator Bukola Saraki, it was unanimously decided that the best option for us would be to merge with the newly formed APC and work together in the overall interest of the good people of this country towards the advancement of democracy,” he said.
....Meanwhile ,APC would commence its registration in a few days time,would keep you posted,incase you are interested.
Well reports reaching us is that; 16 Local Govt Chairmen and 194 Councillors have defected to the ruling opposition party, the All Progressive Congress, APC. The defectees were actually elected on the platform of PDP.
Announcing their defection today, the Chairman, ALGON, Kwara State chapter (under whose aegis they announced their defection) Mr. Abdulateef Okandeji said failure of the national leaders of the PDP to listen to their grievances is the main reason for their defection.
"I recall that following the refusal and failure of the national leaders of the PDP to address the observations and complaints of its founding members especially about the lawlessness, impunity and injustice which had become the norm and which led to the factionalisation of the PDP, our leaders decided to team up in what is known as the newPDP under the national Chairmanship of our own Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje. After exhaustive consultations and deliberations by our leaders spearheaded by Senator Bukola Saraki, it was unanimously decided that the best option for us would be to merge with the newly formed APC and work together in the overall interest of the good people of this country towards the advancement of democracy,” he said.
....Meanwhile ,APC would commence its registration in a few days time,would keep you posted,incase you are interested.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
2015 Election: 3000 APC members defects to PDP in Yobe State
According to The National Mirror;
The PDP in Yobe State has claimed that 3000 members of the ruling APC in the state have dumped the party and joined the PDP. The state chairman of the party Alhaji Lawan Gana, Karasuwa who disclosed this to newsmen in his country home in Karasuwa Gaalu noted that the defection of the APC members to the PDP was as a result of the reconciliatory approach recently adopted by the party in the state. According to the chairman, all the 3,000 that defected were from the governor’s home town in Yunusari, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam. He noted that Yobe PDP is seriously re-strategizing; adding that part of the strategy is the party’s efforts to reconcile all aggrieved members both within and outside the state. “I am happy to inform you that the party has constituted two committees to reconcile with aggrieved party members. “The two reconciliatory committees are handling reconciliation with aggrieved members outside the state and those within Yobe state and, to scout for new members. “We are happy that soon after the committees commenced work, supporters of other parties are now defecting to the PDP” he said. The Yobe PDP helmsman debunk claims by Yobe state government on lack of federal presence in the state, stressing that a total of over 56 federal projects were currently ongoing in the state under the leadership of Dr. Yerima Ngama, the minister of state for Finance. Karasuwa added that the sterling leadership of Dr. Ngama in the affairs of the party in the state has greatly increased the people’s support and confidence in Federal Government The chairman pointed out that the party will take advantage of the failures of the ruling APC government to woo more support from the people to change the government in 2015. He expressed delight with the renewed support from elders, elites, youth and women to the party, stressing that, “this has rejuvenated and strengthened our hope for the party in the state.
.....I guess this coming weeks/months is going to be dramatic,because there would be a lot of "porting" that is ;movement(defection) from one party to another. #fingersXd
The PDP in Yobe State has claimed that 3000 members of the ruling APC in the state have dumped the party and joined the PDP. The state chairman of the party Alhaji Lawan Gana, Karasuwa who disclosed this to newsmen in his country home in Karasuwa Gaalu noted that the defection of the APC members to the PDP was as a result of the reconciliatory approach recently adopted by the party in the state. According to the chairman, all the 3,000 that defected were from the governor’s home town in Yunusari, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam. He noted that Yobe PDP is seriously re-strategizing; adding that part of the strategy is the party’s efforts to reconcile all aggrieved members both within and outside the state. “I am happy to inform you that the party has constituted two committees to reconcile with aggrieved party members. “The two reconciliatory committees are handling reconciliation with aggrieved members outside the state and those within Yobe state and, to scout for new members. “We are happy that soon after the committees commenced work, supporters of other parties are now defecting to the PDP” he said. The Yobe PDP helmsman debunk claims by Yobe state government on lack of federal presence in the state, stressing that a total of over 56 federal projects were currently ongoing in the state under the leadership of Dr. Yerima Ngama, the minister of state for Finance. Karasuwa added that the sterling leadership of Dr. Ngama in the affairs of the party in the state has greatly increased the people’s support and confidence in Federal Government The chairman pointed out that the party will take advantage of the failures of the ruling APC government to woo more support from the people to change the government in 2015. He expressed delight with the renewed support from elders, elites, youth and women to the party, stressing that, “this has rejuvenated and strengthened our hope for the party in the state.
.....I guess this coming weeks/months is going to be dramatic,because there would be a lot of "porting" that is ;movement(defection) from one party to another. #fingersXd
Update: Mallam Nasir El-Rufai released on bail
Mallam Nasir El Rufai has been released on bail by the State Security Service hours after he reported to the security agency to answer some questions.
According to reports, Mallam El-Rufai was released in the early hours of this morning after about 15 hours in SSS custody.
His Media advisor Muyiwa Adekeye. In his word,said...
"Mallam El-Rufai will not be silenced. He will continue to do his patriotic duty of challenging INEC and the security agencies to guarantee the climate for free and fair elections in Nigeria by desisting from partisanship and the embrace of impunity.”
According to reports, Mallam El-Rufai was released in the early hours of this morning after about 15 hours in SSS custody.
His Media advisor Muyiwa Adekeye. In his word,said...
"Mallam El-Rufai will not be silenced. He will continue to do his patriotic duty of challenging INEC and the security agencies to guarantee the climate for free and fair elections in Nigeria by desisting from partisanship and the embrace of impunity.”
Monday, January 27, 2014
Update: El-Rufia honours SSS invitation
Days after playing hide -and seek with the SSS, the former FCT minister Mallam Nasir El-Ruafi has finally honoured the invitation of the State Security Service, SSS .
In his tweets this morining,he said that he was accompanied by the Governor of Rivers' state; Rotimi Ameachi,Dr. Chris Ngige,APC National secretary,Treasurer,Hubert Shaiyan and AU Mustapha. Though they (except El-Rufia) were not allowed into the building even after they had trekked 500 meters to get to the SSS building.
In his tweets this morining,he said that he was accompanied by the Governor of Rivers' state; Rotimi Ameachi,Dr. Chris Ngige,APC National secretary,Treasurer,Hubert Shaiyan and AU Mustapha. Though they (except El-Rufia) were not allowed into the building even after they had trekked 500 meters to get to the SSS building.
Tinubu replies Clark, says his attack on Yoruba lacks wisdom
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the recent attack on the Yoruba by Chief Edwin Clark as lacking in wisdom and a "near idiotic vitriolic attack on any perceived opponent of President Goodluck Jonathan".
Tinubu said Clark should be rescued before he self-destructs.
Clark last week said the Yoruba have no leader. He added that since the death of Chief Adekunle Ajasin and Chief Bola Ige, the Yoruba have been without leaders.
In a statement yesterday from Tinubu's Media Office (TMO), the opposition leader said Clark should talk less and listen more. He queried his qualification to pass judgement on the Yoruba.
"Clark should not have insulted the Yoruba and some of their leaders. He is not competent to utter such a statement," Tinubu said, adding that the Ijaw chief would be better tending to his own house instead of remarking on the quality of a home he knows nothing about.
The former Lagos State governor said the statement shows Clark is afraid of the giant strides being made by the opposition party.
"Clark is afraid that the progressive party, the APC, launched by Asiwaju Tinubu and other progressives throughout the nation which possesses the political clout to dislodge his ethnic kin from the Aso Villa. Thus, Clark hates Tinubu and all those who speak against the mis-governance taking place.
"Clark cares nothing for actual modern democratic governance that will move this nation forward, regardless of ethnic origin. He is obsessed with making sure his ethnic kin remains in the Villa by all means necessary; he cares less if the nation crumbles around him; as long as his ethnic son is on the seat, all is fine for him," Tinubu said.
The statement said Tinubu never claimed to be a Yoruba leader, but can lay claim to being a national leader because he seeks the betterment of all Nigerians. "Can Clark make the same claim about himself?" the statement added.
It also said Tinubu has engineered the rebirth of the opposition in the country by working in tandem with like- minded progressives. "From forging the first political merger in the history of Nigeria, he has remained fixed on providing a platform for progressive governance and policies to lift Nigeria from the clutches of poverty and unjust government. This is not a Yoruba dream; it is a Nigerian dream. Clark's utterances are part of our present nightmare."
Warning that with utterances like this coming from Clark, Tinubu said the nation is on a political, moral and economic slide that must be arrested. "The nation is suffering and if this is not arrested, we shall crash against the hard rock of ill-fate. The crash will not be a pretty one," Tinubu warned.
Tinubu said Clark should be rescued before he self-destructs.
Clark last week said the Yoruba have no leader. He added that since the death of Chief Adekunle Ajasin and Chief Bola Ige, the Yoruba have been without leaders.
In a statement yesterday from Tinubu's Media Office (TMO), the opposition leader said Clark should talk less and listen more. He queried his qualification to pass judgement on the Yoruba.
"Clark should not have insulted the Yoruba and some of their leaders. He is not competent to utter such a statement," Tinubu said, adding that the Ijaw chief would be better tending to his own house instead of remarking on the quality of a home he knows nothing about.
The former Lagos State governor said the statement shows Clark is afraid of the giant strides being made by the opposition party.
"Clark is afraid that the progressive party, the APC, launched by Asiwaju Tinubu and other progressives throughout the nation which possesses the political clout to dislodge his ethnic kin from the Aso Villa. Thus, Clark hates Tinubu and all those who speak against the mis-governance taking place.
"Clark cares nothing for actual modern democratic governance that will move this nation forward, regardless of ethnic origin. He is obsessed with making sure his ethnic kin remains in the Villa by all means necessary; he cares less if the nation crumbles around him; as long as his ethnic son is on the seat, all is fine for him," Tinubu said.
The statement said Tinubu never claimed to be a Yoruba leader, but can lay claim to being a national leader because he seeks the betterment of all Nigerians. "Can Clark make the same claim about himself?" the statement added.
It also said Tinubu has engineered the rebirth of the opposition in the country by working in tandem with like- minded progressives. "From forging the first political merger in the history of Nigeria, he has remained fixed on providing a platform for progressive governance and policies to lift Nigeria from the clutches of poverty and unjust government. This is not a Yoruba dream; it is a Nigerian dream. Clark's utterances are part of our present nightmare."
Warning that with utterances like this coming from Clark, Tinubu said the nation is on a political, moral and economic slide that must be arrested. "The nation is suffering and if this is not arrested, we shall crash against the hard rock of ill-fate. The crash will not be a pretty one," Tinubu warned.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
2015 Election: INEC releases timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the timetable for next year's election, stating that the next presidential and National Assembly election, will be staged on February 14, 2015.
The electoral body, also announced that governorship and elections for state assemblies, would be conducted on February 28, 2015.
The gubernatorial polls in Ekiti and Osun, where fresh elections will be held, because of the expiration of the tenure of the current Governors, have also been scheduled for June 21 and August 9 respectively.
Meanwhile campaigns are to commence by march this year while the selling of forms would begin on the 1st of April this year also.
INEC faces a major test and unprecedented challenge in conducting next year’s general elections. The recent upheavals in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as a dramatic rise in the rhetoric of supporters and opponents of President Goodluck Jonathan have provoked speculations that a rigged election could precipitate a level of post-poll violence that has not been witnessed in Nigeria in a long time.
The electoral body, also announced that governorship and elections for state assemblies, would be conducted on February 28, 2015.
The gubernatorial polls in Ekiti and Osun, where fresh elections will be held, because of the expiration of the tenure of the current Governors, have also been scheduled for June 21 and August 9 respectively.
Meanwhile campaigns are to commence by march this year while the selling of forms would begin on the 1st of April this year also.
INEC faces a major test and unprecedented challenge in conducting next year’s general elections. The recent upheavals in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as a dramatic rise in the rhetoric of supporters and opponents of President Goodluck Jonathan have provoked speculations that a rigged election could precipitate a level of post-poll violence that has not been witnessed in Nigeria in a long time.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Breaking News: Bamanga Tukur becomes Chairman Board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation
The former chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur has been appointed Chairman Board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation by President Jonathan.
This was contained in a statement released by Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sam Nwaobasi.
Alhaji Bamaga last week resigned as chairman of PDP. He was replaced with the former Governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Muazu.
All I would say is,the Nigerian Youths are still waiting for their "tomorrow"#thinkingaloud
This was contained in a statement released by Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sam Nwaobasi.
Alhaji Bamaga last week resigned as chairman of PDP. He was replaced with the former Governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Muazu.
All I would say is,the Nigerian Youths are still waiting for their "tomorrow"#thinkingaloud
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