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APOLOGISE FOR YOUR PROVOCATIVE UTTERANCE, COSEG WARNS BAUCHI GOVERNOR

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4 years ago

February 21, 2021

Just as the dust is yet to settle down over the unpatriotic call for herdsmen to be carrying arms by the Bauchi State Governor, the governor has been called upon to tender an unreserved apology for the statement or else he will incur the wrath of its members across the country as such comment is “provocative, inciting and highly irresponsible coming from a governor.

This warning was handed down over the weekend by the Coalition of Oodua Self determination Groups (COSEG) in a communique issued at the end of its strategic meeting held at the Mousa Cafe in Cotonou signed by the chairman and publicity secretary of its coordinating council,Comrades Dayo Ogunlana and Dele Daramola, where issues bothering on the development of Nigeria was discussed

The group posited that the statement credited to the Bauchi governor is most inciting and unexpected , and such should be condemned by all peace and progress loving Nigerians irrespective of political or religious inclinations.

COSEG also disclosed that the country is going down the drain and there is need for urgent attention to arrest the drift, this appeal to President Buhari to halt the drift.

According to COSEG “Nigeria is going down the drain and moving towards the brisk as president Muhammadu Buhari is not doing enough to halt or put a permanent solution to the problem being posed by the criminal elements of the Fulani people who are known as herdsmen and have been using their freedom to infringe on other people’s right to live and farm . We wish to state clearly that where someone’s freedom ends, someone’s freedom starts, therefore , their freedom do their business shouldn’t affect others rights to their farms and daily businesses.

Continuing “we are therefore calling on president Buhari to as a matter of urgency liase with the national assembly to promulgate a legislation that will put an end to open grazing in the interest of fairness and equity.

The group also stated that though criminal elements abound in all ethnic groups , and that the people of the south west have continued to condemn the devilish act, as such government at the federal level must do everything humanly possible to ensure that criminal elements who come to rape , kill and destroy in the south west are brought to book by empowering the security agencies to discharge their duties professionally and diligently.

Furthermore, COSEG maintained that Lagos remain the economic hub of the Yorubas , it promise to defend and protect from destroyer and those envious of the progress being recorded in Lagos.

“Lagos is the economic hub and commercial headquarters of the Yorubas and as such, we shall defend it with the last blood in our veins. We shall not allo it to go down again as was methodologically carried out during the last Endsars protest where destruction took place and several billions lost..it is in the light that we warn seriously any element or group planning such should desist. We shall not hesitate to take on or challenge such group or groups . Lagos must grow to its full potential , we must strive to develop it and not destroy it anymore.

The group opined that only a restructured Nigeria will take the country to the eldorado and such insist that the president should liase with the national assembly to as a matter of urgency put in place machineries in motion for the convocation of a sovereign national conference.

Finally, “we hereby call on president Buhari to liase with the national assembly and appropriate authorities to form a perfect synergy and organise a genuine and sincere national conference that will genuinely address the problems bedeviling Nigeria. We believe in Mr President, we believe in his capabilities and sense of leadership, that’s why we are supporting him. We know that there is still ample time to organize this conference that will promote him the more and put him in a special place in the history of leaders that decisively save their countries.

Continuing”we know as we make this passionate appeal to the president, that though some of the ministers in their usual trademarks may want to discourage him , but we call on the vice president, ministers of Yoruba extraction like Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who had a fundamental and deep understanding of restructuring, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, Mr Sunday Dare,, Dr Mamora and the speaker of the house of Representatives to insist on the president and remind him of the reasons why a focused and sincere national conference is unavoidable now”,the group concluded.

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Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate

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November 14, 2024

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Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate

As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.

Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.

Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.

“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”

Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”

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Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration

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November 14, 2024

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Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration

Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.

In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.

“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.

Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.

He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.

He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.

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Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic

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November 13, 2024

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Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic

ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.

Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.

“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.

The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.

“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”

The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.

“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.

“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.

“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”

The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.

“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”

Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.

On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.

He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.

Source: Daily Independent