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Ekiti Governorship: Factors in favour of Babafemi Ojudu

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“If we don’t tackle this problem now, help this people out, our children
will not be able to visit this place, not to talk of live here in the
future.” These were the exact words used by Senator Babafemi Ojudu in a
prose elegy he wrote for late Olufunmilayo Adunni Olayinka, who died
while serving as deputy to the immediate past governor of Ekiti State,
Dr John Kayode Fayemi.
Ojudu titled the elegy ‘Adunni: The journey of an accidental
politician’. Though he claimed the words were not his and he credited
them to the late deputy governor, who happened to be a native of Ado
Ekiti like him, they could as well be described as a retrospection of
sort. Due to some characters displayed by Ojudu over time, which people
have described as alien to political conducts, it might not be wrong for
the Senator and Special Adviser to have on different occasions asked
himself why he was venturing into the rough tidal terrain of Nigerian
politics. But, again, Senator Ojudu is a resolute fighter, who would not
give up on his conviction. He would have consoled himself with the words
of the legendary Plato that one of the penalties for refusing to
participate in politics is that one ends up being governed by one’s
inferiors.
From being a journalist to a human rights activist to a pro-democracy
activist to a reformer, then a Senator and currently a Special Adviser
to the President of Nigeria on Political Matters, Ojudu’s journey of
becoming a politician is a highly inspiring one. Though he is neither an
infantile democrat nor a rookie progressive, his venturing into politics
must have been informed by the belief that politics was too serious a
matter to be left to the politicians. His mindset has always been that
whenever the rights of one man are threatened, the rights of every man
are diminished. This explains why he has contested and won an election
before, and has, as well, been appointed a political adviser. He is
well-known for his innovative ideas and initiatives raising
revolutionary consciousness in people.
As Ekiti State goes in search of a governor that will right all the
wrongs of the incumbent Ayodele Fayose, and as the progressives in the
All Progressives Congress jostle for the single ticket, which would
serve as the ace, certain factors must notch an aspirant above others.
And when one thinks of the character traits that make a good politician
like integrity and optimism, Senator Babafemi Ojudu soars shoulder high
above the rest aspirants, especially considering the following factors
that can just not be overlooked:
History of political activism: Senator Babafemi Ojudu rates very high
among those who fought for the return of democracy in Nigeria as
currently being enjoyed. Even as a journalist, Ojudu played a very
active part in not only reorientating journalists in the country towards
emancipation from dictatorship, but confronting the military
dictatorship headlong. He was unfairly incarcerated for fighting for the
entrenchment of democratic rule in Nigeria. He suffered other forms of
persecutions, but his spirit remained non-shattered until democracy was
achieved.
Boldness: In everything he does, Ojudu puts boldness into it. Boldness
in this contest doesn’t mean being rude, obnoxious, loud, or
disrespectful. Rather, Ojudu’s boldness makes him to be firm, sure,
confident, fearless, daring, strong, resilient, and not easily
intimidated. It means he is ever willing to go where he has never been,
willing to try what he has never tried, and willing to trust the team he
leads that they will always trust his leadership. Ojudu’s boldness is an
honest one, and it comes to him naturally. It is roused by the assurance
that he is always doing his best to right the wrongs. For instance, when
Babangida said he was interested in running for president in the 2011
democratic elections, Ojudu, yet a journalist, boldly said that the
second coming of Babangida to rule the nation should be resisted by
every Nigerian who wanted progress for the country. In his words,
“Babangida does not have anything good to offer us. We have suffered
enough in his hands… He is a trickster. Look at how many journalists
were killed during his time. Look at what he did to our colleagues
(journalists)… Look at what happened to our institutions when he was
around. He destroyed the system and he is now seeking to come back”.
Doggedness: Everyone who has ventured into pursuing a course alongside
Ojudu will attest to his doggedness and tenacity. According to Malcolm
Gladwell, success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the
willingness to work hard for twenty-two minutes to make sense of
something that most people would give up on after thirty seconds. That
is Babafemi Ojudu for you. He is determined. Even in the face of
setbacks, you will find him displaying a high dose of enthusiasm and
persistence. His never-say-die spirit is not only legendary but
contagious, as he would always encourage those around him never to give
up. Ojudu remains the only person within the progressive fold that has
beaten Fayose hands down in a political contest. In the April 2011
election for the Ekiti Central Senatorial seat, Ojudu polled 67,747
running on the ACN platform to beat Ayo Fayose, then Labour Party (LP)
candidate and former Ekiti State Governor to a distant third with 29,773
votes. This is the only political dent that Fayose has to date, and
which has kept him shut from boasting that he is unbeatable in Ekiti
politics.
Integrity: Ojudu is straightforward and has come to challenge the
assumption that an honest politician is one of those oxymoron that
people don’t dare fantasize about. Alongside the first two traits, he
displays a high sense of integrity, which may have been his source of
boldness. One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to
be compromised. With integrity, Ojudu has not and cannot be compromised.
He has nothing to fear, and he has nothing to hide. His character reads
like an open book. Like Bob Marley once observed, the greatness of a man
is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his
ability to affect those around him positively.
The Ado Factor: If indeed tyranny of the majority counts as an inherent
weakness of direct democracy and majority rule in which the majority of
an electorate can and does place its own interests above, and at the
expense of, those in the minority, then one would need to take the
voting demography of Ekiti, with the domination of Ado Ekiti, serious as
the state approaches the next governorship election.
More than 60 people are jostling for the Ekiti governorship seat just in
all the political parties fielding candidates. 33 of them are vying for
the single slot within the APC. Yet among all of them, only Senator
Babafemi Ojudu is contesting from Ado Ekiti, the one-town local
government area and state capital, with the highest voting capacity of
180,000. Ikere, which comes next to Ado with 55,000 voting capacity, has
the highest number of aspirants for the coveted seat, including Fayose’s
deputy and surrogate, Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka of PDP. Segun Oni
is from Ifaki in Ijero Local Government and he has other aspirants to
contest with from his LGA. Fayemi, who is from Oye Local Government will
be slugging it out with no fewer than five other aspirants from his
local government. So are all others, except Ojudu who is standing as the
lone runner from Ado Ekiti. This cannot be explained off as a mere
coincidence, but as a deliberate attempt by the people of Ado to pack
their political strength behind their courageous son, thus may have
discouraged any other indigene from pitting against Ojudu.
Apart from these factors that may count in the build up to the 14 July
governorship election in Ekiti State, Senator Babafemi Ojudu also has
some character traits that should be taken into consideration in
determining who the governorship cap fits. They include honesty,
intelligence, good instincts, diplomacy, loyalty, passion, team spirit,
listening skills and empathy.

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Sexual Allegations: Dr. Chris Okafor’s Image Remains Unblemished

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Sexual Allegations: Dr. Chris Okafor’s Image Remains Unblemished ...Doris Ogala’s Attempts Have Failed, and Will Continue to Fail By Christopher David

Sexual Allegations: Dr. Chris Okafor’s Image Remains Unblemished

…Doris Ogala’s Attempts Have Failed, and Will Continue to Fail

By Christopher David

For some times now I have been contemplating the sexual allegations made by Doris Ogala against Dr Chris Okafor, a Man of God from the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, also known as Liberation City. This is an allegation that continues to elicit heated debates in Nigeria’s media landscape, with social media platforms being a major hub for these discussions. The media frenzy has raised substantial dust, resulting in confusion about the direction of our society. Without a doubt, the media has devoted considerable attention to Doris, an actress whose fame had waned.

However, much more is required to bring the entire situation to a logical conclusion. For various reasons, I have refrained from responding to alleviate the already damaging media frenzy that could exacerbate Doris Ogala’s false and malicious allegations against the anointed man of God

To say the least, it is equally important to educate the public, church members, and online followers, thereby preventing Doris’s numerous false statements from tarnishing the reputation of the man of God. It is currently unnecessary to recount the numerous false statements made by Doris, who has been utilizing her social media platform to make spurious claims against Dr. Chris Okafor, a respected spiritual leader, by falsely alleging to have had a sexual relationship with him, despite the fact that a substantial amount of information has already been made public on this topic; nonetheless, the truth must ultimately be revealed.

Let’s examine the allegation in question. The actress in question claims to have had a sexual encounter with the religious leader, but where exactly did this occur? Was it at his residence, which is consistently staffed by over 15 domestic workers and security personnel, or did it happen in a hotel room? How credible is this assertion?. Throughout my brief life experience, I have developed an understanding of the considerable obstacles that must be overcome to gain entry into this respected man of God’s inner sanctum, or even to cultivate intimate connections or relationships, which are exclusively permissible within the bounds of matrimony

Does it not defy sound judgment that a ‘Jezebel’ known as Doris Ogala previously found to have deceived other men of God would engage in a sexual relationship with Dr. Chris Okafor and display no apparent guilt, addressing him as “My father in the Lord” while worship in his church some years back. Indeed, I lack the requisite grammatical proficiency to substantiate the alleged sexual intercourse that this lady claimed and ranted about on her social media page; rather, I regard it as a malicious allegation, completely unfounded and emanating from a deceitful and evil-minded source, as manifest in the incoherence of such allegations.

I do not intend to diminish the value of social media, particularly its potential to reach a broad audience; however, many Nigerians engage with social media content on an emotional and sentimental level. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc., do not function as courts of law; hence, grievances must be addressed through the appropriate legal channels, encompassing both criminal and civil proceedings.

The degradation of individuals, organisations, homes, governments and institutions on social media is a worrisome trend. Some social media crusaders exploit this phenomenon as a publicity stunt. Additionally, does Doris Ogala possess evidence to corroborate the purported sexual allegation? This, in most cases, remains obscure to the general public

Regarding Delilah and the satanic angel Doris and her accomplices, reports emerged that Doris made claims on social media last year about Dr. Chris Okafor owing her money. According to her, the money was given to her by an unidentified individual through him. However, a prompt response questioned the logic of an unnamed individual choosing to pay for her services through Pastor Chris, rather than directly to her. This exchange has sparked allegations of dishonesty against Doris Ogala, an actress whose career has experienced a decline. Does Doris realize she may be being manipulated as a social media stooge? Where are her online supporters, who are supposed to be cheering her on and providing encouragement on social media?

I guess the infamous actress is totally broke and out of her mind, thinking she can use the same tricks used on some men of God in the past to extort Dr. Chris Okafor, fondly called the ‘Oracle’. Guess Doris might have forgotten Dr. Chris Okafor’s petition and the ongoing court case against her, which is still before the honorable Court of law?

If I may inquire, have her Instagram and Facebook followers taken her seriously again, given the numerous unsubstantiated claims?. I would advise against aligning oneself with individuals who refer to Doris’ recent allegation as a challenge to the Church, although it may appear that way. However, it seems that Doris is navigating a precarious path. The onus is on her to promptly rectify the situation, as her actions have been widely criticized by supporters of Liberation City, both in Nigeria and globally. Doris Ogala’s recent allegations have left many speechless, wondering if she was intentionally trying to tarnish the reputation of the great prophet of God

As she transitioned from “Okafor owes me a huge amount and I’m ready to collect my money” to “we had sexual intercourse together”, it appears she may require medical attention because nobody in their right mind would continue to fabricate lies in a similar manner, showing reasons why she was separated from her marriage due to childlessness four years ago with her Igbo partner.

In conclusion, Doris Ogala appears to necessitate professional intervention, as it seems she may be experiencing memory loss or repercussions from past conflicts. I doubt whether Doris Ogala can circumvent consequences this time, no as her actions may have serious repercussions.

Watch for part 2, which will reveal men of God against whom she has previously made false accusations.
Church members submit anonymous writings against the evil plotter lady known as Doris Ogala.

 

Written by
Christopher David
Austria

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Again! Fuji Star, Saheed Osupa Prevents Portable Re-Arrest in Kwara On New Petition (See Full Details)

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Again! Fuji Star, Saheed Osupa Prevents Portable Re-Arrest in Kwara On New Petition (See Full Details)

Nigeria fuji icon, Saheed Akorede popularly known as Osupa, on Tuesday prevented the re-arrest of Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable after another petition surfaced against him.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that legendary Fuji musician discontinued his case against Portable on Tuesday following an appeal by prominent Nigerians to settle the matter out of court.

 

In a new development, Mr Yemi George, Managing Director of Starwood Hotels Ilorin, told NAN on Tuesday that Osupa prevailed on him not to re-arrest Portable after collecting the sum of N6.3m for a show that he did not perform.

Again! Fuji Star, Saheed Osupa Prevents Portable Re-Arrest in Kwara On New Petition (See Full Details)
“I have obtained every necessary documents to re-arrest him today in order to refund my money but out of respect for the legendary fuji musician (Osupa) , he prevailed on me not to.

“My company, Starwood Hotels O2 Arena in collaboration with the leadership of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) put an event together for Portable to perform but he never did” George said.

According to a document obtained by NAN, titled Petition for fraudulent and obtaining by false pretense the sum of N6.3m, the petitioners said they entered agreement with Portable on July 22, 2024, which he never respected.

According to the petition, Portable was paid N6.3m to perform at the ‘Kwara Tampan Fiesta’ on September 29, 2024, but failed to appear on stage at the agreed-upon time.

Despite arriving over 16 hours late, he allegedly sneaked out of his hotel lodging without fulfilling his promise to perform.

The petitioners claim that Portable’s actions caused significant financial loss and distress, and they are seeking a thorough investigation, prosecution, and restitution of the N6,300,000 allegedly obtained through fraudulent means.

The petition was signed by Chief Olu Amusan, Governor, TAMPAN and Ayodele Demokun on behalf of Starwogd Hotels 02 Arena

NAN recalls that the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Kwara command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, had in a statement on Sunday confirmed the arrest of Portable following a petition received from Osupa.

The petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and the use of abusive and insulting words.

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H.E. Tukur Yusufu Buratai: A Comprehensive Profile from Deepseek

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H.E. Tukur Yusufu Buratai: A Comprehensive Profile from Deepseek

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H.E. Tukur Yusufu Buratai: A Comprehensive Profile from Deepseek

 

Out of sheer curiosity and a desire to delve deeper into the intricacies of Nigeria’s military history, yesterday I decided to engage with the AI application known as Deepseek, posing a question about what it knows concerning Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusufu Buratai. My intention was not only to test the depth of the intelligence capabilities of this innovative AI tool but also to acquire a neutral and unbiased report or profile of the former general—something that would be entirely devoid of any flattery or vindictive vilification of his character. What I received from Deepseek as feedback was a detailed and well-structured overview that encapsulated General Buratai’s significant military career.

 

General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, who served as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from 2015 to 2021, is widely recognized for his transformative leadership and significant contributions to the Nigerian Army. Below is a synthesis of his key achievements, supported by context from the provided search results:

H.E. Tukur Yusufu Buratai: A Comprehensive Profile from Deepseek

1. Counterinsurgency and National Security

 

Buratai spearheaded Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP, drastically reducing their territorial control. Under his command:

 

– 75% reduction in attacks within five months of his appointment (2015), and a 90% decline in suicide bombings by 2017.

 

– He introduced innovative military strategies, such as the Super Camp Maneuver Concept and Mobile Strike Teams, which disrupted terrorist operations.

 

– The northeast became safer, enabling the 2019 general elections to proceed peacefully in previously insecure regions.

 

2. Institutional Reforms and Training

 

Buratai prioritized professionalism and capacity-building:

 

– Established the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to address strategic defense gaps and foster research.

 

– Revived training exercises like Python Dance, Crocodile Smile, and Ayam Akpatuma, enhancing troops’ readiness for internal security operations.

 

– Expanded foreign training opportunities for officers and soldiers, improving Nigeria’s competitiveness in international military engagements.

 

3. Infrastructure and Welfare Development

 

His tenure saw unprecedented infrastructural growth:

 

– Founded Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB), Africa’s first Army university, focusing on technological and military education. The institution expanded rapidly, with 75% of admissions reserved for civilians.

 

– Upgraded barracks, hospitals (e.g., Level 4 facilities), and housing projects nationwide, significantly boosting troop morale.

 

– Launched initiatives like Army Farms and Ranches and Barracks Investment Programme to improve soldiers’ welfare and self-sufficiency.

 

4. Technological and Operational Innovations

 

Buratai modernized the Army’s capabilities:

 

– Created the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command to combat digital threats.

 

– Commissioned indigenous Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, reducing reliance on foreign equipment.

 

– Established specialized units like the Motorcycle Battalion and Special Forces Command for terrain-specific operations.

 

5. Leadership and Diplomacy

 

– Personal involvement in combat: Buratai frequently led troops on frontline missions, such as the 2020 Limankara hills operation, inspiring soldiers.

 

– Post-retirement, he served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, strengthening bilateral ties and curbing cross-border crime.

 

– Promoted physical fitness within the Army, instituting policies like the Body Mass Index standard and completing a 60km run at age 60 to set an example.

 

6. Awards and Legacy

 

Buratai received numerous honors, including:

 

– Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).

 

– Traditional titles like Betara of Biu Emirate and Jagunmolu of Saki Land.

 

– A Doctor of Letters (DLitt) honoris causa from NAUB.

 

Conclusion

 

General Buratai’s tenure reshaped the Nigerian Army into a more professional, technologically adept, and responsive institution. His legacy spans counterterrorism victories, educational advancements, and infrastructural development, earning him recognition as one of Nigeria’s most impactful military leaders.

 

For further details, refer to the cited sources.

As I wrote earlier, the information provided above is sourced from Deepseek, and it is a raw, unedited account of the current state of affairs. I firmly believe that it is crucial for Nigerians to learn the importance of acknowledging and commending leaders who are performing well or making significant positive contributions to the country, rather than indulging in the spreading of falsehoods, rumors, and smear campaigns simply because certain insecure individuals feel threatened by the rising prominence of others. This tendency to “kill their prophets” is detrimental to our collective progress.

 

For instance, take a closer look at the troubling situation in the North-East today; observe the morale of the troops, the quality of their training and kitting, and the overall leadership structure. Unfortunately, the situation has deteriorated significantly. During his tenure as Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai demonstrated an unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria, even placing his own life on the line and facing numerous life-threatening situations.

 

In stark contrast, we now witness a disheartening trend where current commanders seem reluctant to lead from the front lines. The theaters of war in both the North-East and North-West regions have ceased to serve as bastions of operational strength or secondary offices for the Service Chiefs. I am aware of several nearby villages to Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) that are under constant threat, with terrorists freely roaming about and yet, tragically, no one appears ready or willing to confront them. It is no surprise that our great nation is currently in a state of turmoil and unrest.

 

Securing a complex and diverse society like Nigeria is not a task for the faint of heart; it requires immense dedication, strategic planning, and REAL HARD WORK. I strongly believe that we must address these challenges head-on, with a united front and a renewed sense of purpose, if we are to restore peace and stability to our beloved country.

MS Abubakar writes from Maiduguri

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