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Jonathan: Nigerian Politics is Full of Traitors, Liars

Jonathan: Nigerian Politics is Full of Traitors, Liars

•’They will tell you something, the next hour they are saying another’

•Says he has witnessed a lot of betrayals

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday said that Nigeria’s political atmosphere is full of betrayals and lies.

Jonathan stated this in Benin City during the 70th birthday ceremony of his former Chief of Staff and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Ogiadomhe.

The ceremony attracted many dignitaries, including former governors Lucky Igbinedion, Professor Osarhiemen Osunbor and Adams Oshiomhole and Ibrahim Dakwambo of Gombe State.

Others included former deputy governors of the state, Rev. Peter Obadan, Pius Odubu, Marvelous Omobayo, Chief Judge of Edo State Daniel Okungbowa, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku who led other members of the assembly, traditional rulers among others.

Jonathan said Ogiadomhe was an ally that can be trusted at all time. When I became president, then post presidency, one of the few friends that could give up their necks for me is Mike. You know politics, in the Nigerian standard, is about betrayals.

“You find it difficult to see somebody who will say the same thing in the morning and in the evening. I’ve witnessed a lot of betrayals, especially my 2015 election, and Mike is somebody who would take a bullet on my behalf.

“He is somebody that you can take his word to the bank,  most other politicians, you cannot take their words to the bank. They will tell you something, the next hour they are saying another,” the former Nigerian President stated.

On his part, the deputy governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, who represented Governor Monday Okoebholo said the foundation Ogiadomhe laid as deputy is what is still being followed, while Lucky Igbinedion said he had no reservation handing over the affairs of the state to Ogiadomhe as his deputy governor when he needed to travel abroad.

Also speaking, former Governor of the state,  Adams Oshiomhole said whenever he discussed politics with the celebrant, he always told him that wherever Jonathan is, that is where he would be, commending his wife, Lousia for being a dependable wife.

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•’They will tell you something, the next hour they are saying another’ •Says he has witnessed a lot of betrayals Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Former President of Nigeria, Dr.
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CBN Replacing Civil Servants with APC Members as LG Accounts’ Signatories, Says Osun ALGON

CBN Replacing Civil Servants with APC Members as LG Accounts’ Signatories, Says Osun ALGON

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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of colluding with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to illegally open bank accounts in the names of local governments.

At a press conference held in Osogbo on Thursday, the state ALGON chairman,  Hon. Sarafadeen Awotunde, flanked by other members of the association, alleged that the scheme was exposed when Mr. Kunle Adegoke (popularly known as KRAD), an APC governorship aspirant and counsel to the party, admitted on a live television programme that CBN had opened accounts for councils in Osun with APC members as signatories.

“On the 28th of August, 2025, during a live broadcast of the ARISE TV Morning Show, Mr. Kunle Adegoke openly admitted that the Central Bank of Nigeria has opened accounts in the names of local government councils in Osun State, and that the signatories to those accounts are not the legitimate civil servants but members of the APC recruited to claim local government civil service positions and offices illegally,” the ALGON leadership declared.

The council bosses condemned the development as “a brazen illegality” and “an attempt to divert Osun people’s money into private and political pockets.”

They stressed that by law, only statutory civil servants such as Heads of Local Government Administration, Directors of Administration and Directors of Finance are the recognised signatories to council accounts.

“Throughout the democratic world, politicians do not sign government cheques,” the statement added.

ALGON further pointed out that the individuals parading themselves as APC council chairmen lacked legitimacy, citing judicial pronouncements that had voided their elections.

“Their purported election was nullified by the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo on 30th November, 2022, a judgment that was further affirmed by the Court of Appeal in Akure on 13th June, 2025. That is the settled law. They remain sacked,” ALGON emphasised.

The chairmen expressed alarm that officials of the Osogbo branch of the CBN allegedly turned away the genuine civil servants when they attempted to open the local government accounts, while accepting APC members as signatories.

“This action is a brazen illegality, a disregard for subsisting court judgments, an infraction against banking and public account rules, and a direct threat to the welfare of the people of Osun State whose funds are at stake,” they said.

To back up their claim, ALGON said it has submitted certified documents including: copy of the regulation prescribing statutory signatories to local government accounts; the withdrawal of certificates of return earlier issued to the sacked APC chairmen by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC); valid certificates of return issued to ALGON leaders on February 22, 2025; and the two court judgments affirming their legitimacy.

The group demanded an urgent investigation of the matter by the CBN leadership, insisting that “the Governor of the Central Bank must immediately probe the actions of its officials in Osogbo and call the APC lawyer, Mr. Kunle Adegoke, to substantiate his claims on national television.”

ALGON also queried why Osun State appeared to be singled out by the federal authorities in the disbursement of local government funds.

“As we speak here today, all local governments in all the other 35 states have continued to receive their monthly allocations through the State-Local Government Joint Accounts as contained in the 1999 Constitution. The AGF and his allies are upholding the rule of power and politics over the rule of law. It is most unfortunate,” the organisation said.

The chairmen concluded with a pledge to resist what they called a dangerous plot against the people of the state. “We assure the people of Osun State that ALGON will not relent in defending the mandate freely given to us and in protecting the collective patrimony of our local governments. Justice must prevail,” Osun ALGON added.

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Police Summon Ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai, Others for Disturbance of Public Peace

Police Summon Ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai, Others for Disturbance of Public Peace

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command, yesterday summoned a former Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside some key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna, for among others, inciting disturbance of public peace.

A letter seen by THISDAY further listed alleged criminal conspiracy, mischief, and causing grievous hurt as some of the allegations preferred against the former Governor of Kaduna State.

The letter dated September 4, 2025, was signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi.

“This department is currently investigating the above-mentioned case involving the following members of your party. You are requested to come along with them to SCID to clarify allegations reported against them by the complainants on 8th September, 2025,” the letter summoning El-Rufai and six others stated.

Other persons listed alongside El-Rufa’i includes: Bashir Sa’idu; Jafaru Sani; Ubaidullah Mohammed, aka 30; Nasiru Maikano; Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini, aka Mikiya.

Recall that last Saturday, suspected thugs reportedly disrupted the inauguration of the transition committee members of a coalition of opposition parties under the ADC in Kaduna State.

The assailants, reportedly armed with cutlasses, clubs, and stones, attacked participants and vandalised properties, THISDAY learnt.

However, despite the incident, the inauguration continued under tense conditions, but not without the Kaduna State Police Command, blaming El-Rufai for the incident.

Since then, the Kaduna state government and El-Rufai have engaged in heated exchanges over the violence which rocked the meeting in Kaduna, accusing El-Rufai of plotting to destabilise the state through provocative actions and inflammatory statements, an allegation he denied.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Suleiman Shuaibu, the government said it would not fold its arms and watch El-Rufai plunge Kaduna back into violence, division, and insecurity.

“This Government will not fold its arms and allow a discredited former leader, who left the state in ruins, to ignite chaos and plunge the state into another era of ethno-religious tension, insecurity, and economic stagnation,” the Kaduna government statement noted.

But in the invitation letter, El-Rufai and the other ADC leaders, including the North West Chairman of the Party, Ja’afaru Sani, were invited by the police for questioning over the alleged aforementioned offences.

However, the ADC members insisted that they had not been served with the police invitation and have only read about it on social media.

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Alausa Clarifies Donation to Teeneagle Winners, Says It’s Personal Gift

Alausa Clarifies Donation to Teeneagle Winners, Says It’s Personal Gift

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, yesterday clarified that the recent gift presented to the winners of the TeenEagle 2024/2025 Global Competition in the United Kingdom was not from the federal government, but from his personal pocket.

In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Boriowo Folasade, the minister noted that the token handed down to the girls was not from the government since it has no budget for such expenses.

THISDAY learnt that the reaction may not be unconnected with the response of Nigeria’s online community to the gift, which they insisted was too meagre compared to donations to football and basketball stars, among others.

Three teenage girls, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli emerged champions in the global English-language contest, and were said to have defeated thousands of competitors from across the world. But when news broke that each was handed just N200,000 as a reward, it drew the attention of Nigerians on social media.

“The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to misinformation circulating on social media regarding the monetary gifts presented to the eight Nigerian winners of the TeenEagle 2024/2025 Global Competition in the United Kingdom.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the ministry wishes to state categorically that the monetary tokens presented at the national recognition event held on Thursday, 28th August 2025, were personal gifts from the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. These gifts were not funded by the Federal Government or the Federal Ministry of Education.

“This fact was clearly announced during the event and further reiterated by the Honourable Minister on his verified social media handle. Any claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading,” the statement noted.

Alausa emphasised that the gift was just a token of his appreciation of the effort made by the young girls and to also serve as encouragement to other girls and young children in Nigeria to excel.

He highlighted that the Federal Ministry of Education does not have any budgetary allocation for cash awards or monetary gifts, explaining that the ministry’s financial provisions are strictly dedicated to scholarships and structured educational support, in line with government policy.

According to the minister, this is only available to students entering or currently studying at Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions universities, colleges of education and polytechnics.

The statement noted that the minister’s gesture should therefore be understood for what it is, which is a personal act of generosity and encouragement, intended to celebrate the achievements of the young girls and inspire other Nigerian children to reach greater heights.

“The Federal Ministry of Education remains committed to recognising excellence, building a robust and globally competitive education system, and delivering on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of education as the cornerstone of national development. Every Nigerian child deserves access to world-class learning opportunities, and this remains our unwavering priority.

“This clarification should lay to rest any misinformation as we continue to encourage all Nigerian children to pursue excellence and reach the highest levels of academic achievement” the statement added.

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Oil Sector in Frenzy after New Report Says Dangote Refinery Petrol Unit May be Out for 3 Months

Oil Sector in Frenzy after New Report Says Dangote Refinery Petrol Unit May be Out for 3 Months

•EU, UK petrol exports to Nigeria fall from 200,000 bpd to 120,000 bpd 

•Oil price eases further, slumps to two-week low

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The petrol unit at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for between two to three months for repairs, industry monitor IIR Energy told clients on Thursday, which could lead to a tighter  market.

The unit has been shut since around August 29 after catalyst leaks, a Reuters report said yesterday. The refinery plans to attempt to restart the 204,000 bpd Residue Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU) on September 20, but major repairs and equipment replacement could keep the unit shut for months, IIR Energy said.

Reuters first reported on Wednesday that Dangote’s RFCCU was expected to be shut for at least two weeks. Dangote did not immediately respond to a request for comment to the news, the report said.

One petroleum products trader said the market for the motor fuel was already strong. “This just adds fuel to the fire,” the trader told Reuters.

The U.S. petrol futures crack spread has risen nearly 13 per cent so far this week, to its highest since August 19, while Northwest European gasoline profit margins have risen around 23 per cent to $19.31 as of Wednesday according to LSEG data, trading at their highest since late June.

Supply constraints in the market due to current and upcoming outages are enough to offset the seasonal decline in demand, noted Philip Jones-Lux, senior analyst at Sparta Commodities.

The Dangote refinery, which began processing crude in January 2024, has slashed the Europe to West petrol export trade significantly. EU and UK petrol exports to Nigeria fell from an average of about 200,000 bpd in 2024 to about 120,000 bpd in the first half of this year, according to Kpler data.

It has also shipped two petrol cargoes to the U.S. East Coast, expected to arrive in the New York area later this month, a major milestone as industry observers were closely tracking if and when the plant would produce fuel meeting U.S. standards

Meanwhile, oil prices eased about 1 per cent to a two-week low on Thursday on a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories last week and expectations that OPEC+ producers will increase output targets at a meeting this weekend.

Brent crude futures fell 65 cents, or 1.0 per cent, to settle at $66.95 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 49 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to settle at $63.48.

The U.S Energy Information Administration (EIA) said energy firms added 2.4 million barrels of crude into storage during the week ended August 29 as refineries headed into maintenance season.

Eight members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies like Russia in OPEC+ will consider further increases to production in October at a meeting on Sunday, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

A potential OPEC+ production hike would send a strong signal that regaining market share takes priority over price support, said Tamas Varga, a senior analyst at PVM Oil Associates brokerage and consulting firm.

OPEC+ has already agreed to raise output targets by about 2.2 million barrels per day from April to September, in addition to a 300,000-bpd quota increase for the United Arab Emirates.

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Kano Corruption Allegations: CSOs Support  EFCC, ICPC

Kano Corruption Allegations: CSOs Support  EFCC, ICPC

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

Police in Kano tightened security at the zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to preempt a planned protest by some civil society organisations in the state.

Members of groups converged on  the anti-graft office yesterday  morning to show solidarity with the EFCC and ICPC’s ongoing investigation into corruption allegations against some state government officials.

In his speech at a press conference, leader of the group Ambassador Abdullahi Muhammad, said: “The solidarity walk is a clear message of support and encouragement to the EFCC, ICPC and all anti-graft agencies to stand firm, remain resolute, and do not bow to intimidation.”

He added: “We the people of Kano, speaking through the Forum of Kano Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Corruption, gathered today in solidarity and protest to demand accountability, justice, and transparency in governance.”

According to him, “We stand united because corruption is killing Kano. Public trust has been betrayed, billions have been siphoned, and the people continue to suffer while a few individuals enrich themselves.”

The leader of the group cited some cases bordering on allegations leveled against some state government officials, which included the ongoing investigation into the N6.5 billion scandal, the Novomed drug scandal, the 50,000 Women’s Cash Support Scheme, and the federal government palliative scandal, among others.

While calling on the judiciary to act fairly and resist compromise in the discharge of all corruption cases, the CSOs also, urged the State House of Assembly to immediately set up a committee to investigate the allegations and hold officials accountable.

Ambassador Muhammad condemned the alleged harassment of some journalists and civil society voices by the state government, adding that “silencing dissent is an assault on democracy.”

Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority Chairman, MD Bicker over Procurement

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

The Chairman, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA), Hon. Olusegun Odebunmi, has petitioned the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), accusing the Managing Director of the authority, Deji Ashiru, of sidelining him in the 2025 procurement activities.

Odebunmi in the petition titled, “Formal complaint – Lack of Board Chairman’s Involvement in 2025 Procurement Activities of O-ORBDA,” said many procurement activities have been executed without his involvement, due consultation or statutory role as the chairman of the authority.

According to him, since his appointment on December 12, 2024 he has not been carried along in accordance with the provisions of the establishment, framework and gover-nance organogram of the authority, stating that  developments within the authority have grossly deviated from these expectations. 

While highlighting happenings in the authority, Odebunmi disclosed that following the signing of the 2025 Appropriation Act by President Bola Tinubu the implementation process within O-ORBDA commenced without any form of briefing, consent, or approval from his office, insisting that this clearly contradicts the principles of inclusive governance and board oversight as defined in the River Basin Authority structure.

The former lawmaker, who represented Surulere/Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency in the ninth assembly, lamented that some of the projects embarked upon without his inputs include construction of irrigation project at Bansa, Igbo Ora, Oyo State; establishment of Songhai model farm at Igan Alade, Ogun State and construction of solar street light at various locations in Ogun, Oyo and Lagos State respectively. 

The statement read: “I was not involved in the planning, advertisement, shortlisting, or evaluation of the technical and financial bids for the 2025 capital projects. As the only appointed member of the 

Authority’s Board at this time, my exclusion from these critical procurement stages is not only  inappropriate but also violative of due process and Section 22 of the Public Procurement Act, 

2007.

“The managing director has proceeded to issue contract award letters without seeking my  concurrence or even notifying me of the final approvals. This unilateral action undermines the  principles of institutional accountability and board governance. The authority’s organogram clearly outlines the oversight responsibilities of the Board Chairman.” 

He maintained that as the only appointed governance authority at the board level he finds the actions of the MD to be procedurally flawed and administratively unacceptable for a federal institution guided by the Public Procurement Act and other relevant regulations.

He then urged the BPP to nvestigate the ongoing 2025 procurement activities carried out by O-ORBDA without appropriate governance oversight; review the legality and validity of all contract award letters issued so far by the 

MD  in 2025; issue a directive to suspend further procurement actions pending compliance with proper governance protocols and provide regulatory guidance on interim procurement governance in institutions like  OORBDA where only the Board Chairman has been appointed and inaugurated. 

Odebunmi insisted that it is his duty as Board Chairman to ensure that all activities within the authority conform to due process, uphold transparency, and comply fully with all statutory procurement and administrative frameworks, stating that he is compelled to raise the matter to the BPP for urgent attention and corrective action.

The Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, while acknowledging the petition in a letter addressed to Odebunmi titled, “Re : Complaint on the executive management of Ogun-Oshun River Basin Authority’s Infraction on project sum, said the Managing Director has been directed to forward his comments on the issues raised in the petition to the Bureau.

Lady, 21, Kills Father of Her Two Kids in Delta

Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba

The issue of unrestrained domestic violence reared its ugly head again in Delta State as a 21-year-old lady has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her live-in lover to death during a fight.

The young woman, identified simply as Lilian, reportedly killed the father of her two children with a kitchen knife, which she allegedly picked up and used as a weapon in a fight with the 34-year-old man she had cohabited with for four years without formal marriage.

The state police command spokesman, Mr. Bright Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), confirmed the arrest in a message made available to THISDAY in Asaba, yesterday. 

The said Lilian had been co-habiting with the deceased 34-year-old man (whose identity was not disclosed) since she was 17 and they had two children.

The young woman, who spoke flawless English during interrogation, told the police that she dropped out while in the second year of Senior Secondary School (SS2).

Edafe said that during interrogation – a video clip of which was attached to the statement – the suspect admitted to stabbing her partner in the chest with a kitchen knife in the heat of a disagreement that turned violent.

The police spokesman, who appealed to parents to take more interest in the education and training of their children, said: “She claimed he attempted to end their relationship, which led to a quarrel.

“She said that he beat her with a cane and smashed her head on the ground before she rushed to the kitchen to get a knife.

“When he advanced towards her despite warning him to stay away, she stabbed him.”

Kogi Commissioner Refutes False Debt Claims

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, has dismissed as false and misleading a publication alleging that 80 percent of the state’s revenue will be committed to debt servicing over the next three years.

In a statement, Idris stressed that under the leadership of Governor Usman Ododo, debt servicing has been placed on a sustainable path, freeing resources for development and social investment.

According to him, “The claim that 80 percent of our revenue will go into debt servicing is unfounded and inconsistent with verifiable fiscal data. Since coming into office, the administration of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has sustained responsible financial management, ensuring that debt service obligations remain well within globally accepted thresholds.”

“This has created fiscal space to fund infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other people-centred programmes.”

Official reports published by the state government show that debt servicing as a share of total revenue has consistently declined: 29% in 2020, 15% in 2021, 11% in 2022, and 11% in 2023. These figures are far below the 40 percent international sustainability benchmark, which confirms that Kogi State’s debt position is stable and well-managed.

The 2024 Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) further projects that debt service obligations will remain sustainable up to 2033, firmly disproving any claims of 80 percent debt commitments.

Idris also reaffirmed that Governor Ododo’s administration continues to uphold transparency and accountability by publishing budgets, debt sustainability reports, and citizens’ guides on the state’s official website, allowing the public to verify financial records directly.

The commissioner further noted that as at March 31, 2025, the Debt Management Office ranked Kogi as the state with the 5th lowest domestic debt nationwide.

“Governor Ododo’s administration is committed to prudent debt management, improved internally generated revenue, and accountability in the use of public resources. These are the hallmarks of a government determined to secure lasting prosperity for the people of Kogi State,” the statement concluded.

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Advisory Services Firm Lauds NNPC on New Appointments

Advisory Services Firm Lauds NNPC on New Appointments

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Daris Tele Limited, a strategic communication, investment marketing, and regulatory compliance advisory services to energy sector stakeholders across Africa, has lauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for its recent appointments.

The firm extended its heartfelt congratulations to NNPC, describing the appointment of Mr. Andy Odeh as Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer under the leadership of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, as strategic.

“These appointments come at a pivotal moment as NNPC spearheads Nigeria’s energy transformation agenda, focusing on energy security, eliminating energy poverty, and increasing crude oil production to meet national and global demands,” a statement signed by the company’s Chief Executive, Tokunbo Olateru-Olagbegi, Chief Executive Officer, stated.

Odeh, the company said, brings over three decades of communications expertise across oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors, positioning him to drive NNPC’s communications strategy during this critical transformation period.

On the other hand, Adewunmi’s over 25 years of experience spanning legal, oil and gas, and government relations, according to the firm, will be instrumental in attracting investors into Nigeria’s gas sector and deep offshore exploration opportunities.

As NNPC prepares for its anticipated public listing on global stock exchanges, these appointments, it said, align with the company’s ambitious goal to increase energy sector investment by more than 40 per cent by 2030.

This strategic expansion, it stressed, will enhance Nigeria’s position as a leading energy producer while addressing domestic energy needs and positioning the country as a preferred destination for international energy investments.

“These distinguished professionals will play crucial roles in communicating NNPC’s vision for energy security and sustainable development,” said Olateru-Olagbegi, CEO of Daris Tele Limited.

“Their expertise will be vital in galvanising stakeholders and attracting the substantial investments needed to achieve our 2030 energy sector targets,”  the statement added.

Daris Tele Limited, an African-focused government relations firm specialising in energy sector strategic communication, investment marketing, and regulatory compliance advisory, pledged its full support to the new leadership team.

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