“It’s the same every time: they announce they’ve foiled a coup d’etat, and each scenario is more unbelievable than the last,” said a Burkinabe journalist and political analyst.

According to the mayors who addressed a press conference Friday in Umuahia, the former governors are only envious of Gov. Otti because they felt intimidated by his laudable achievements.

Tinubu said this in a special tribute on Thursday to celebrate Akande’s life of service and democratic commitment.

Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.

Salah is set to play in Egypt’s third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday.