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APC Sacks Alwan Hassan As Spokesman After Failed Live Demonstration Of 112 Emergency Number
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has removed Alwan Hassan as a campaign spokesman, barely 24 hours after his failed attempt to demonstrate the effectiveness of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number on live television.
Hassan appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, November 10, to defend President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
During the interview, he challenged presenter Seun Okinbaloye to dial 112, insisting that the number was fully operational. However, repeated attempts to connect failed during the broadcast.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, and signed by Femi Gbajabiamila, the council announced a restructuring of its media directorate, restricting official spokesperson duties to three officials: Director-General Abdulaziz Yari, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, and Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris.
Hassan and three other spokespersons, Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu and Adamu Fanda, were relieved of their positions but will remain members of the directorate.
Explaining the changes, the council said the move was aimed at ensuring “more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement.” It also directed radio and television stations to comply with the new arrangement, adding that authorised representatives would be assigned to media appearances when necessary.
During the interview, Hassan described 112 as an emergency service for medical emergencies, security threats and road accidents, comparing it to the United States’ 911 system.
He had challenged the presenter, saying: “Take your phone and call 112. Nobody knows about this. We used to hear it in America, 911. Call 112 now, put it on the speaker, and they’ll ask you what’s your emergency.”
However, after the call failed to connect, Hassan blamed a possible network problem while insisting that the service was operational. Okinbaloye questioned his explanation, noting that other calls from the studio were connecting successfully.
Apply to multiple roles, send cold DMs, follow up, cry a little but because the job hunting is consuming the money they don't have, summon courage, attend interviews, pray and repeat the cycle.
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Since I woke up this morning, I've taken my time to go through the comments, quotes, and advice people have shared. Trust me, I'm going to take every single piece of advice seriously. However, there's one advice I will not take, and that's people telling me to stay away from politics and focus solely on my business.
I think I responded to someone's comment suggesting that we should vote for Peter Obi, and I noticed that quite a number of people dragged me for it. But honestly, why should I be told not to talk about politics and just concentrate on my business? Who do you think put me in the situation I'm currently in? Is it not the government? I shouldn't talk about politics, but politics is talking about me. Do you understand how badly government policies have affected my business and my livelihood?
I'm genuinely grateful to everyone who came through for me, but the truth is, I'm still going to bear losses. And who created the economic conditions that contributed to those losses? The government.
Let me also address those who believe I made a financial mistake by opening the shop in the first place. Yes, perhaps there were things I could have done differently, but let me give you some context. My shop is strategically located between two major universities in Port Harcourt: the University of Science and Technology (UST) and Ignatius Ajuru University. These institutions have thousands of students. Do you honestly think these students don't want cookies? Why do you think I chose that location in the first place? The idea was simple: students from both universities would make up a significant part of my customer base.
Interestingly, since this whole support campaign started, a good number of the people who have shown up to support me are students from these same universities. They have always been my target audience. But the problem is that the economy has destroyed their purchasing power. These students, who ordinarily would patronise my business, are now more concerned about paying school fees, feeding themselves, and meeting their basic needs.
And somehow, I'm being told not to talk about politics?
You're telling me to focus on my business, post my products, and leave politics alone. But why can't I do both? Why can't I promote my business and also speak about the political leadership and candidate I believe can bring about the change we desperately need? Why shouldn't I advocate for someone I believe can help change the circumstances that have made running a small business this difficult?
I was fortunate that my situation gained attention and people rallied around me. But what happens the next time? Will I have to depend on a viral post before I can make meaningful sales? Is that how a business should survive? Absolutely not.
I appreciate every single person who has supported me, advised me, encouraged me, and shown me love. I will take the business advice, learn from my mistakes, and make better decisions going forward.
But please, don't tell me to stop talking about politics. The economy is affecting my business. Government policies are affecting my customers. The political decisions being made in this country have direct consequences on my livelihood.
I cannot separate my business struggles from the politics and economic realities that contribute to them. I have every right to speak about both.
PLEASE VOTE PETER OBI!!! ✌️