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Uzodinma Asks Security Agencies To Name Politicians Sponsoring Banditry

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Uzodinma To Name Sponsors Of Killings In Imo

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has asked security agencies to name politicians who are sponsoring banditry in the country.

Uzodinma threw the challenge to the security agencies on Friday while speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting he had with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The governor who did not name the politicians when he was asked to do so said their plan was to distract the government.

He claimed that the Buhari’s regime had been doing well, hence the decision of the politicians sponsoring banditry to sabotage the government.

He said: “From 2015 till today, I thought what the problem would be is people saying that there is no job creation, people are not feeding, salaries are not paid, infrastructure is going down, social interventions are not approved by government.

“These things are there, available, a pass mark for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Now, people are no longer talking about that, rather what they are doing is to sponsor crisis, to the extent that those funding this banditry are politicians.

“I challenge and call on security agencies to make their names available to the press because what they want to do is to distract a government that is focused.

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“If this government is not doing well, I will be one of those that will declare the government as not doing well, but a situation where you will leave the formal and ethical way of doing politics, and you are now sponsoring banditry to bring down a government, for Christ’s sake, we should all rise up and condemn it.”

When asked to mention the names of the politicians he claimed are sponsoring banditry, the governor replied: “This is a security issue, a lot of investigations are going on here and there, preliminary reports are there. People are furthering the investigations.

“I think I have given you something to go home with. When you go home, think about it and do the homework by yourself.”

The governor said he had been enjoying many interventions from the president in the interest of the people of his state.

He, however, said for such interventions to have an impact on the people, there must be an enabling environment.

This, he claimed, was why those he described as enemies of progress, were out to scuttle good governance.

He wondered why people would be hiring people to kill.

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On the agitation for cessation, Uzodinma said he was committed to a united Nigeria.

“I don’t think that I will support any call for cessation. I want a united, strong Nigeria. Our strength is in our diversity and today, we are supposed to play a leading role on this continent.

“We don’t want to whittle down our strength. Rather, what I advise is that we must appreciate the gift of nature, in our land and support government,” he said.

He confirmed that his meeting with the president centred on the security challenges facing his state especially with the recent attacks on police formations and correctional services’ facility.

He noted that the Federal Government had since beefed up security in the state, leading to relative calm.

He said he asked the president to increase manpower and also give the security agencies logistic support to be able to do their job.

The governor disclosed that between 40 and 50 suspects had been arrested in relation to recent attacks in the state.

He said the suspects had made useful statements.

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

 

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