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Leadership Crisis in Oleh, not Political – Community Leader Tells Gov. Oborevwori
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A community leader, Chief Jubilant Igelige has urged Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state to discountenance the narrative that the leadership crisis in Oleh town has political colouration.
Igelige, the Udueni of Oleh in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta, made this known in a statement issued and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
He recalled that, to prevent breach of peace in the town, a Delta State Chief Magistrate’ Court halted the conduct of election into the leadership of Oleh Community Development Association (OCDA) scheduled for Dec.
28.Chief Magistrate B.O. Williams had granted the interim order stopping the election following a motion ex-parte filed by aggrieved members of the association led by Chief Israel Onokurefe.
Igelige said the crisis was not as a result of party politics, but alleged manipulation, violation of the association’s constitution and state guidelines, levelled against the immediate past President of the OCDA, Chief Believe Alakri.
“It is sad to note that the Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, had been made to believe that the intra leadership issue in Oleh is a fight between Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) or Grace Mission.
“It is worrisome and abysmal for a few PDP leaders, who could not win their units, to go to the governor and twist issues that the fight in Oleh is between PDP and SDP or Grace Mission in order to whip sentiments and get support from the governor
“The grounds upon which the Court order was granted are salient and legally impeccable, having breached Oleh Community Constitution and Delta State Community Development Law 2021.
“The tenure of the man behind the veil, Chief Believe Alakri, expired on December, 28, 2023, and his insistence to plant a surrogate as President General of Oleh Community, who will cover his misappropriation is unacceptable.
“We appeal to the Governor to be wary of such people who are initiators of disunity and crisis, so as not to mortgage his image,” he said.
According to Igelige, if the immediate past leadership of OCDA had taken cue from the leadership qualities of the governor, the ongoing rancour in the community would have been averted.
“Your Excellency, it is in the public domain that when you were Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), you severally and voluntarily rendered account of stewardship to the Hallowed Chambers.
“You returned a huge N532 million to the State treasury, and left hundreds of millions of Naira in the Assembly’s coffers for the incoming Speaker and members to hit the ground running.
“Your Excellency, I do not think Oleh people are asking for too much by requesting that transparency and accountability should be the hallmark of the immediate past leadership of OCDA,” he said.
Igelige, a former Special Assistant on Youth Development to former Gov. …. of Delta stressed that the failure of the outgoing leadership of OCDA violated the constitution of the association.
the constitution of OCDA stipulates rendering account of stewardship which the outgoing leadership failed yo do.
He said the unfounded blackmail, politicising the issues were deliberate tactics to shy away from rendering the account of five years stewardship of the outgone leadership.
He therefore admonished the immediate past leadership of the community association to render the account of hundreds of millions of Naira they allegedly spent in five years
The lawyer also called on Gov Oborevwori, to discountenance the blackmail and deceit of party coloration of the crisis and keep to his transparent mantra.(NAN)
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.