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Faleke Pledges Allegiance To Tinubu, Warns Mischief Makers

Published

3 years ago

June 24, 2021

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke has condemned in strong terms, a malicious publication currently circulating on some news blogs and social media platforms.

The false publication alleges that Hon. Faleke had insulted the personality of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National, Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some respected party leaders and elders.

Among several other falsehoods, the grossly misleading publication which was featured on the online version of Daily Independent of June 23, 2021 and some other remote blogs, alleged that Hon. Abiodun Faleke accused the leaders of the party of “fighting only for their relatives”,

But in a swift reaction to the publication, Hon. Faleke has denied ever making any statement insulting the highly revered Jagaban of Africa or any respected leader within and outside the party’s Governor’s Advisory Council in Lagos state.

It is in fact suspected that the publication was orchestrated and sponsored by mischief makers and enemies of true democracy within the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) political circuit, who recently truncated the will of the people and benefitted from what they did not deserve.

A statement from the Media Unit of the high soaring Federal Lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Faleke described Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “My Father and mentor in whom I am well pleased and satisfied. I Abiodun James Faleke can never and will never pass insult to Asiwaju for any reason. I was together with him throughout yesterday and Asiwaju himself knows what I can do and what I cannot not do”

The statement further warns rabble-rousers and political jobbers in Ojodu and environs not to allow some “fluke, unmerited victory” to intoxicate them to the point of fabricating imaginary lies, intentionally calculated to create frictions in the cordial Father-Son relationship existing between Hon. Faleke and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

While advising Media Practitioners to avoid being used as a cheap pawn in the hands of evil-minded politicians, Hon, Faleke thanked all his leaders followers and supporters for their steadfastness and faith, even in the face of what looks like an unexpected outcome.

Meanwhile, Rt. Hon. Faleke has demanded an immediate retraction of the misleading story and a written apology from Daily Independent, to be published within 72 hours both in the Print and online Version of the Newspaper, failing which a Libel Lawsuit to the tune of N5 Billion Naira will be slammed on the Newspaper and its promoters.

Below is the full text of the Statement from Hon. Faleke’s Media unit.

Our attention has been drawn to a watery but malicious publication currently doing the rounds in the public space about how our indefatigable leader, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke (MHR, IKEJA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY) purportedly insulted our National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other notable APC leaders in Lagos State.
The story is completely untrue, malicious and mischievous in all ramifications.

Rt. Hon. Abiodun James Faleke dissociates himself from it and condemns it in the strongest term possible. The silly story was apparently concocted to defame and damage the integrity, character and personality of Rt. Hon. Faleke, but the perpetrators have failed woefully once again.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a father to Hon. Faleke, he holds him in very high esteem and has never done or said anything to malign the image of the respected National Leader.

Of course, we know where all these fabricated news are coming from and we know why it is coming from them at this time.

We would not have dignified them with a response if not for the unsuspecting public who might be deceived by their rascaly falsehood.

Hon. Faleke has utmost respect for both party elders and members, most especially the top-ranking members of the Governors Advisory Committee (GAC) in Lagos. Hon. Faleke will never do or say anything that disrespect the top members of this body of elders whose contributions and commitments have taken Lagos State to greater heights.

Rt. Hon. Faleke totally condemns this grossly biased and unprofessional publication in very strong terms and demands Daily Independent Newspaper to retract the disgraceful story and tender a written apology within 72 hours. Failure to do this will result in court actions anchored on Libel to the tune of N5Billion.

Going forward, we want to warn all mischief makers and story planters to desist from trying to sow political seeds of discord in the father-son relationship existing between Hon. Faleke and our highly revered leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who will be emerge as Nigeria’s President come 2023 by God’s Grace.

Hon. Faleke will always respect, adore and honor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is his father and whose help and support has seen him to greater heights politically and in other areas of life. Also as a thorough-bred Yoruba man, Hon. Faleke will never deride or cast aspersions on any leader of the party for whatever reason because he believes in their leadership capacity and party supremacy.

e-Signed
JAF MEDIA TEAM ©2021

Politics

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

Published

17 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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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23 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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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2 days ago

November 13, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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