….. Iwo Community are importing mercenaries from Lagos, High chief raises alarm
One person has been reportedly killed in Odo-Eku Community, Isin LG of Kwara state over an age long land dispute pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria between two communities of Odo-Eku and Iwo community.
It was gather that the invasion claimed one person from Odo-Eku community from gunshots by the people of Iwo Community that invaded his house at about 11am of Monday, 11th July,2022.
The medium also gathered that the people of Iwo community have attacked the King’s Palace, Odo-Eku Community and destroyed lot of items.
Speaking with Newsmen, the high Chief Asanlu of Odo-Eku Kingdom, Alihaji Wasiu Ajijola-Anabi stated that the hoodlums invaded the community and shot AbdublFatai Bamigboye to death inside his house.
The high Chief added that the land issue is already in the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Also, Chief J.A Ogundele, the Sawo-Oloro of Odo-Eku Kingdom, urged the law enforcement agents to unravel and expose the few privilege people of Iwo Community fueling the crisis in the community. Chief Ogundele also alleged that the mercenaries is been imported from Lagos and Ilorin by the people of Iwo community, He urged the Police and other security agents to call for reinforcement in order to prevent an unimaginable crisis in the two community.
“From investigation, Iwo town in Isin LG Kwara State is said to be at loggerhead with all her neighbouring Communities such as Owu-Isin, Oba, Pamo, Sabaja, Oke-Aba,Oduore amongst others. It is therefore imperative for the Kwara State Government to take a decisive action on such Community in order to prevent further breach of public peace in Isin LG of Kwara State.
“Kabiyesi, the Eleku of Odo-Eku Kingdom and the entire people of the Community hereby called on Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Department of State Security, Commandant General of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps to quickly steam the tide by preventing further bloodshed, breach of public peace and complete breakdown of law and order in Odo-Eku Community of Isin LG of Kwara State.” he stated.
The people of Odo-Eku Community in Isin LG Kwara State are saying “enough is enough”. He further stated.
One person has been reportedly killed in Odo-Eku Community, Kwara state at Isin Local government over land dispute pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria between two communities of Iwo and Odo-Eku community.
It was gather that the fight claimed one person from Odo-Eku community from gunshots by the people of Iwo Community that invaded his house at about 11am of Monday, 11th July,2022.
The medium also gathered that the people of Iwo community have attacked the King’s Palace, Odo-Eku Community and destroyed lot of items.
Speaking with ADULAWO News correspondent the high Chief Asanlu of Odo-Eku Kingdom Alihaji Wasiu Ajijola-Anabi stated that the hoodlums invaded the community and shot AbdublFatai Bamigboye to death.
The high Chief added that the land issue is already in the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Also, Chief J.A Ogundele, the Sanwo-Oloro of Odo-Eku Kingdom, urged the law enforcement agents to unravel and expose the few privilege people of Iwo Community fueling the crisis in the community.
“From investigation, Iwo town in Isin LG Kwara State is said to be at loggerhead with all her neighbouring Communities such as Owu-Isin, Oba, Pamo, Sabaja, Oke-Aba,Oduore amongst others. It is therefore imperative for the Kwara State Government to take a decisive action on such Community in order to prevent further breach of public peace.
“Kabiyesi, the Eleku of Odo-Eku Kingdom and the entire people of the Community hereby called on Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Department of State Security, Commandant General of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps to quickly steam the tide by preventing further bloodshed, breach of public peace and complete breakdown of law and order in Odo-Eku Community of Isin LG of Kwara State.” he stated.
The Personal Assistant to Minister of Interior, Comrade Ishola Olateju has urged Muslim faithfuls to pray for peace in Nigeria.
Olateju, in a statement released and made available to journalists in Ilorin on Saturday, described this period as a time to reflect, imbibe the lessons of piety and sacrifice, as well as offer prayers for a better society.
He noted that, God has been faithful to Nigeria and Nigerians despite the wave of challenges facing its country, stressing the need to continue relentless supplications, for its unity and development.
“As we celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, Muslims in Nigeria should seek the face of the Almighty Allah, and pray for the country to succeed.
“We do not have another place to call our own. The continued existence of Nigeria is a priority which we have to offer steadfast prayers for. The prophecies of the doomsday predictors won’t suffice by God’s Grace. There is strength in our continued Unity and Diversity. Our challenges should not set us apart. Nigeria will overcome.
“Let us also imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, humility, piety and total submission to the will of God. It is very important as we forge ahead to another election year, which is very vital to the nation’s growth and development.”
Olateju also reiterated his commitment to the people of Igbominaland, and Kwara State in general, pledging not to waver in providing the needed socio-economic support, to his people.
…urges them to pray for the unity and peace of Nigeria
As Muslim faithfuls celebrate Eid-el-Kabir on Saturday, A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Ila Local Government Area of Osun State Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail has felicitated with Muslims in his constituency and across the globe on the Eid Festival.
Adeniyi who was also an Aspirant to the House of Representatives in the 2023 elections tasked Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious and political divides to fervently pray for the unity, peace and stability of the nation.
In a Sallah message signed by him and made available to newsmen in Ila-Orangun on Friday, Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail called on Muslim faithfuls in Ila/Ifedayo /Boluwaduro Federal Constituency and Osun State in general to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to join hands with the government of Governor Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola in its determination to develop Osun State with his numerous developmental projects and programs.
He urged them to reciprocate the good works of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by re-electing him into office in the fast approaching Gubernatorial election slated for 16th of July, 2022 (next week Saturday).
The Special Adviser to Speaker House of Representatives, Ibrahim Alli-Balogun has described the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as an important hero of Nigeria’s modern democracy.
In a statement to celebrate the Speaker’s 60th birthday, Alli-Balogun said Gbajabiamila is an enigma who has impacted positively on the lives of his people in Suurulere Federal Constituency and Nigeria as a whole.
He also described the lawmaker as a thorough bred political collossus whose imprints and legacies in the service of his people would linger for years.
Alli-Balogun opined that his leadership of the 9th House of Representatives in the last three years are pointers to his dedicated passion to people and the entrenchment of good governance to the grassroots.
“At 60, there is no doubt that you have impacted your generation positively, you are an enigma, a great hero of modern day Democracy in Nigeria,” the statement read in part.
Alli-Balogun also saluted Hon. Gbajabiamila for being a worthy leader and mentor, praying for God’s unlimited grace and guidance for the Surulere born politician.
The Iyaloja General of Lagos State, Chief (Mrs) Folashade Tinubu Ojo has appreciated her family, friends and teaming well wishers for the numerous calls, messages and greetings on her birthday celebration.
She made this known in an appreciation message personally signed by her and made available to newsmen in her Lagos home on Wednesday.
The statement reads in part :
“I sincerely appreciate all my family, friends and well wishers for the loving birthday wishes. You never cease to impress me. Your wishes made my birthday so special. “
She however used the medium to urge Nigerians to get their PVCs ready and vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of Nigeria in the forthcoming 2023 elections.
Progressives e-Group (the foremost online media platform in Osun State) has rejoiced with candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the just concluded Ekiti governorship election, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) on his landslide victory at the poll that is generally rated as free and fair.
The group stated this in a release signed by Hon. Taoheed Ademola Omo-Omi who is the Coordinator of the group and made available to newsmen by Hon. Ismaila Wasiu in his capacity as Publicity Secretary of the group. Progressives e-Group described the victory as clear affirmation of APC government as government of the people, by the people and for the people in the State, south west and Nigeria as a whole.
“We received with happiness and total excitement, your overwhelming victory at the governorship election held in Ekiti State yesterday. As one of the eminent personalities that fought for the creation of Ekiti State in 1996, we have no doubt in your competence, capacity and readiness to consolidate on the giant strides of His Excellency, Governor Kayode Fayemi”. the release stated.
The statement wished the APC the same victory as the Party moves closer to an all crucial Osun and 2023 general elections.
A former Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in Oyo State, Professor Joseph Adeniyi Olowofela, has warned governor Seyi Makinde and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, against the planned impeachment of the state Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan.
In a statement on Friday in Ibadan, Olowofela, who served as commissioner during the administration of the immediate past governor, late Abiola Ajimobi, warned the Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin against any attempt to remove the Deputy governor.
Olowofela said that such an attempt may lead to a crisis in the state.
He advised the governor and the speaker to remember what happened between the late Obafemi Awolowo and Ladoke Akintola.
He also advised the duo to remember what happened between late Bola Ige and S.M. Afolabi and between Chief Rasidi Ladoja and Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Olowofela in the statement said, “Before the bubble burst, Makinde should exercise caution on the impeachment of his Deputy, Olaniyan. It is already in the public domain, that the impeachment process has commenced on the Deputy Governor of Oyo-State.
“It is also common knowledge that there is an inducement of N5 million per person of the active participants. I want to draw the attention of H.E. Seyi Makinde by extension, the Oyo State House of Assembly.
“During Awolowo and Akintola saga. You must have read/heard what happened. Bola Ige and Afolabi Saga. During Ladoja and Akala you are a witness to what happened.
“Now it is Seyi Makinde and Olaniyan. The examples highlighted above may not be exact corollary but before a crisis is precipitated in the state, the state Governor should exercise restraints.
“The tenure of the Deputy Governor lapses on the 28th May 2023. Which is a few days, his joining another party notwithstanding but removing him will open a pandora’s box the likes of which may be unexpected.
“I call on Governor Seyi Makinde, Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly to exercise restraint”
An Aspirant for Ila/Ifedayo /Boluwaduro Federal Constituency in The House of Representatives in the 2023 general elections under the ruling All Progressives Congress, Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail has felicitated with the Iyaloja General of Lagos, Chief (Mrs) Folashade Tinubu Ọjọ́ on her birthday celebration.
He made this known in a felicitation statement signed by him and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.
Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail described the first daughter of the National Leader and the Presidential Flag bearer of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as an amazing mother and leader whose impact in the development of trades and investment in Lagos State cannot be over emphasised.
While wishing her a long life for the service of humanity, Hon. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Ismail urged the celebrant not to relent in her philanthropic gestures and mentorship (especially) for girl children.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE, 2022
Fellow Nigerians, Today, June The 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation.
2. From 1999, we consistently celebrated Democracy Day to mark the end of military rule and the return of power and control into the hands of those freely elected by the people. On this day, Nigerians recommit themselves to ensuring we protect and preserve the ideals of democracy.
3. In 2018, we moved Democracy Day from 29th of May to the 12th of June. This change was to remind all Nigerians of one free election after which the presumed winner along with Nigerians were denied their rights and their choice.
4. On June 12th 1993, Nigerians saw the best in our citizens as we all went out to vote peacefully. By June 24th 1993, we also saw the worst of our leadership as the elections were annulled.
5. We must never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy during 1993. Their patriotism and peaceful struggle should guide our actions especially when it comes to electing our leaders and holding them accountable, now and in future.
6. Fellow Nigerians this is my last Democracy Day speech as your President. By June 12th, 2023, exactly one year from today, you will already have a new President. I remain committed and determined to ensure that the new President is elected through a peaceful and transparent process.
7. It is important for all of us to remember that June 12th, 2023 will be exactly 30 years from the 1993 Presidential elections. In honour and memory of one of our national heroes for democracy, Chief M.K.O Abiola, GCFR, we must all work together to ensure this transition is done in a peaceful manner.
8. I am hopeful that we can achieve this. The signs so far are positive. Recently, all registered political parties conducted primaries to select their candidates for the 2023 general elections.
9. These primaries were peaceful and orderly. Those who won were magnanimous in their victories. Those who lost were gracious in defeat. And those aggrieved opted to seek judicial justice as opposed to jungle justice.
10. I followed the party primaries closely from the state level to the Presidential level. I was very impressed to see across all the political parties that, most candidates ran issued based campaigns. The language and tone throughout were on the whole measured and controlled.
11. Another positive that came from the 2022 party primaries was the significant increase in women and youth particularly across all parties. I was very pleased to see this development. This augurs well for the future. These trends clearly show the level of maturity our democracy has achieved in the last 23 years.
12. As we move into the general election campaign season, we must sustain this mature attitude to campaigning and ultimately, voting. We must never see it as a “do or die” affair. We must all remember democracy is about the will of the majority. There must be winners and losers.
13. I will therefore take this opportunity on this very special day to ask all candidates to continue running issue focused campaigns and to treat opponents with dignity. As leaders, you must all showcase high character and never forget that the world is watching us and Africa looks up to Nigeria to provide example in governance. The tone you set at the top will surely be replicated in your followers.
14. For the voters, I am pleased to inform you that in the last 7 years, our government across all tiers, has made significant investments to reform and enhance our electoral laws, systems, and processes to safeguard your votes.
15. The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary were and still remain united and committed to ensure these reforms are fully implemented in the 2023 general elections. Fellow Nigerians, your right to choose your government will be preserved and protected.
16. I know many of us are concerned with the rise in insecurity due to terrorist activities in parts of the country. As a government, we are working hard to contain and address these challenges. And ensure that the 2023 general elections are safe and secure for all Nigerians.
17. To achieve this however, we must all contribute. It is not the job of government alone. I ask all citizens to support and cooperate with our security agencies by reporting any suspicious characters and activities to law enforcement agencies. We can only have a safe country if we are able to prevent crime not after the crime has been committed.
18. On this special day, I want us all to put all victims of terrorist activities in our thoughts and prayers. I am living daily with the grief and worry for all those victims and prisoners of terrorism and kidnapping. I and the security agencies are doing all we can to free those unfortunate countrymen and countrywomen safely.
19. For those who have lost their lives, we will continue to seek justice for their families against the perpetrators. For those currently in captivity, we will not stop until they are freed, and their kidnappers are brought to justice. If we all unite, we will be victorious against these agents of terror and destruction.
20. We have reformed some of our security structures. Some of the defence assets we procured three years ago have arrived and have been deployed.
21. Our cyber security and surveillance systems are being upgraded to further enhance our ability to track and trace criminal elements. We are also recruiting and training new personnel across all our security and intelligence agencies to strengthen the country’s over-all security.
22. I will conclude this Democracy Day speech, my last as President, by assuring you of my commitment to protect Nigeria and Nigerians from all enemies from within and outside.
23. I am also promising you a free, fair and transparent electoral process. And I am pleading with all citizens to come together and work with Government to build a peaceful and prosperous nation.
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