Politics
85% Ogun PDP Members Belong To Omo-Ilu – Arabambi
Many have wondered why the crisis within the Ogun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to fester in spite of the olive branch extended by Senator Buruji Kashamu and other stakeholders on his side. The reasons are not far to seek. The real reasons Ladi Adebutu would not want reconciliation include the following :
(1) Ladi currently enjoys obtaining money from his father fraudulently under the pretext of servicing cost of court cases and the planning and financing of fake Congresses . He also collects money for the sole excuse of oiling the machine of conspiracy with the PDP NWC . Of the money collected by Ladi Adebutu from his father for onward delivery to the PDP NWC , 60% is diverted to himself and to his farm and other businesses at the expense of his innocent followers milling around his unachievable objective of hijacking the Ogun State PDP structure.
(2). Ladi Adebutu wouldn’t want any reconciliation because records from the 2019 elections when Ladi Adebutu’s group merged with the APM and Honourable Adekunle Akinlade for Governorship election , by official records it is shown that by removing the total votes for APC in the Presidential election and separated from the accrued votes to APC on one hand and APM on the other hand , the fact emerges to show very conspicuously that can only boast of about 70,000 votes which if it had been made available for Senator Buruji Kasham would have boosted his votes to become 140 ,000 . This shows that any argument that Ladi Adebutu can go into the Governorship election alone without Buruji is false , very untrue. Ladi Adebutu alone on his own steam can never win the Governorship election in Ogun State. But this position doesn’t bother Ladi since his interest is in the continual objective of fraudulently obtaining money from his father which in truth is at all times diverted into improving his farm and other businesses.
(3) Hon Ladi Adebutu’s main mission in PDP is not to win election but to use the political scenario in the PDP to continue to fraudulently obtain money from his father , using every manner of dubious means in the deception that he is pursuing some court cases and planning to sponsor some fake party Congresses. All of these monies are huge sums at each turn.
: (4). Currently , a new dimension have been added to the whole scam as Bayo Dayo has now emerged as the new conduit pipe to siphon money from Ladi’s father. Bayo Dayo has been presented to the elderly father of Ladi as man who will hand over the whole structure of Ogun PDP to Ladi. Unfortunately , Alhaji Sikirulahi Ogundele is much far better at co – ordinating things than the new found dubious friend of Ladi in Bayo Dayo.
However , it is already being planned to use Engr. Bayo Dayo , who at the moment has nothing to offer as the conduit pipe to once again begin to siphon money with deception from the respected Elderly Adebutu to the PDP National Leadership to promote a rejection of the reconciliatory gestures offered by Senator Buruji Kashamu-led PDP.
Their new scheme is to collect estimated #500 million from Lado’s father with deceit for the pursuance of an impossible mission of using Engr. Bayo Dayo to persuade the Supreme Court through frivolus applications to reverse itself on various issues already decided and the window for an appeal that has expired.
Also, its uncontroverted that the best Ladi Adebutu can do at any moment was the ,70,000 votes he add -on with APM during the 2019 Governorship Elections.
But now that APC and APM have fused together ,why would Hon Adebutu still insist on doing it alone if not for personal gains and diversion of cash meant for his illegal PDP use to his farm development business.
I need to remind him that the only conditions that can guaranteed victory for PDP is the unconditional coming together of SPBK and LADI ADEBUTU just like in 2015. Any thing short of this conditions will spell doom for him except he wishes to continue his trade of perpetual diversion of money meant for PDP from his respected father to fund his farm business
For anyone in Lado’s group who has an ambition , it would be wise for such individuals to make the journey back home into the authentic Ogun PDP thus strengthening the electoral value of Ogun PDP.
Most genuine and committed members of Ogun PDP aside the fair – weather politicians in the region of about 85% are none other than those in Omo Ilu Foundation who are poised to gladly return to the authentic PDP under the leadership of Senator Buruji Kashamu
The most reasonable and very realistic approach is for Hon Ladi Adebutu to facilitate the collapse of his group into the authentic Ogun State PDP, which is led by Senator Buruji Kashamu
Finally, Hon Ladi Adebutu is hereby advise to drop the grossly incompetent scavengers, miscreants and political mercenaries in the likes of Niyi Osoba and others if he hopes to make any future political impacts .
Signed
Comrade Gentleman Arabambi
Former IPAC Chairman
Labour Party Chairman
Governor Dauda Lawal Named Part of Presidential Delegation for Historic UK State Visit
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been named as a member of the presidential entourage that will accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on a historic two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom.
According to a statement from the Zamfara State Government House on Monday, the Governor will depart Abuja for the UK on Tuesday for the visit, which is scheduled to take place on March 18 and 19 at the invitation of the British Royal Family.
During the visit, King Charles III will host President Tinubu, the First Lady, and the Nigerian delegation at Windsor Castle, where they will view a special exhibition of Royal Collection items related to Nigeria. The Royal Family will also host a State Banquet in honour of the Nigerian guests on the evening of Wednesday, March 18.
The presidency has outlined that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. President Tinubu is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which are expected to lead to expanded bilateral discussions and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The President will also serve as the guest of honour at the Nigerian Modernism exhibition, which showcases contemporary art and culture, and will participate in a reception with Nigerian and British business leaders as well as members of the diaspora community.
The Zamfara State Government expressed confidence that Governor Lawal’s participation in the high-level delegation will provide valuable networking opportunities, opening significant prospects for investment and economic benefits for Zamfara State. The visit will also see Governor Lawal display his repertoire of knowledge on global policy and corporate governance and also pitch the Mineral and Farming rich state to potential investors during the bilateral meeting with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.
Politics
LPDC Verdict: CRG Hails Decision Clearing Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Condemns Political Witch-Hunt
LPDC Verdict: CRG Hails Decision Clearing Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Condemns Political Witch-Hunt
The Centre for Responsible Governance (CRG) has welcomed the decision of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) dismissing the complaint filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, describing the ruling as a clear affirmation of due process and institutional integrity.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the spokesman of the Centre, Obande George, said the verdict of the disciplinary body has once again vindicated the Deputy Speaker and reaffirmed the position earlier taken by CRG that the allegations against him lacked merit.
The LPDC, in its ruling referenced BB/LPDC/1954/2026, held that no prima facie case had been established against the Deputy Speaker and dismissed the complaint in its entirety.
According to George, the decision demonstrates the importance of allowing competent institutions to examine allegations objectively rather than rushing to judgment in the court of public opinion.
“From the onset, the Centre for Responsible Governance maintained that justice must take its course. We insisted that competent institutions should be allowed to examine the issues without political pressure or sensationalism. The LPDC’s ruling has now clearly shown that the allegations had no foundation,” he said.
The CRG spokesman further stated that the decision reinforces the sterling reputation of the Deputy Speaker, who has over the years built a distinguished profile both as a legal practitioner and as a legislator.
“Honourable Benjamin Kalu is a respected member of the Nigerian Bar and an accomplished lawmaker. Attempts by some individuals to impugn his reputation through unfounded allegations were unfortunate and unnecessary.”
CRG also condemned the actions of certain civil society groups that were quick to demand that the Deputy Speaker step aside from office even before any formal determination had been made by the relevant authorities.
George described such calls as premature and irresponsible, noting that they contributed to the politicisation of a matter that required sober institutional review.
“It is disappointing that some civil society organisations rushed to demand that the Deputy Speaker step aside without allowing due process to run its course. Advocacy for accountability must be guided by facts and fairness, not by sensational pressure.”
The organisation also criticised what it described as the role played by some political actors from the South East who allegedly sought to exploit the controversy for narrow political interests.
According to CRG, it is troubling that certain politicians would attempt to undermine one of their own for short-term political advantage.
“It is even more disturbing that some political actors from the South East appeared eager to weaponise this matter in an attempt to bring down one of their own for cheap political gain. Such actions weaken collective political progress and erode the spirit of solidarity required for national development.”
CRG therefore called on Nigerians to learn from the episode and reaffirm respect for institutional processes and the rule of law.
The organisation stressed that public discourse must be guided by evidence, fairness and responsible engagement rather than rumours or politically motivated campaigns.
“The lesson here is simple: allegations must be tested by competent institutions before conclusions are drawn. Nigeria’s democracy will only grow stronger when due process is respected and reputations are not casually destroyed.”
CRG concluded by congratulating the Deputy Speaker for maintaining calm and dignity throughout the controversy, noting that his composure reflected confidence in the justice system.
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Obasa Appointed to CPA African Executive Committee
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has been appointed as a Sub-National Representative to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) African Executive Committee.
The announcement was formally conveyed through a letter from the CPA Africa Region, which was read on the floor of the Assembly by the Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, on Tuesday, March 10. The appointment confirms Speaker Obasa’s three-year tenure, spanning 2026 to 2029.
Lawmakers took turns to congratulate Speaker Obasa, praising his devotion to parliamentary service and his consistent efforts to strengthen legislative practice. They described his appointment as a recognition of his hard work and a reflection of Lagos State’s growing influence within the Commonwealth. Members noted that his achievements continue to bring pride not only to Lagos but to Nigeria as a whole.
In his remarks, Speaker Obasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support, urging them to remain steadfast in prioritizing the progress of the Assembly and to continue working collectively to advance the legislature. He further directed the Clerk to send a formal letter of appreciation to the CPA African Region for the honour bestowed upon him. “Let us always put the House of Assembly first and never relent in our efforts to move the legislature forward, ” Obasa concluded.
The CPA African Region plays a pivotal role in advancing the interests of African parliaments within the Commonwealth. It is widely recognized for promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, respect for human rights, democracy, and good governance across member nations.
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