Politics

KWARA PDP FALSE ALARM, EVIDENCE OF SARAKI’S PHOBIA FOR LUKMAN MUSTAPHA

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6 years ago

September 10, 2018

We are aware of a conjectured write up and false alarm by the Kwara state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, under the supreme leadership of Senate President Bukola Saraki, claiming ‘some staff of a privately owned radio station owned by a gubernatorial aspirant have been engaging themselves in house to house collection of PVCs’. Understanding clearly that Mallam Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha is the only APC gubernatorial aspirant that owns a radio station makes it sacrosanct for us to properly situate things and debunk the unfound tales of the deceptive party and it’s confused leaders.

The latest outburst by the Kwara PDP over purported house to house collection of PVCs by staff of a radio station is thus a continuation of their “pull him down strategies’ in motion against Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha, the Chairman Board of Trustees of Sobi FM, opposition stalwart and leading gubernatorial aspirant, which is dead on arrival like the previous ones. We wish to emphatically say that Sobi 101.9 FM was conceptualized by Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha to cause a social rebirth and would do nothing inimical to a mandate it uphold.

Sobi FM is a radio station and a business entity separate from its principal’s political ambition and its staff have no business whatsoever collecting PVCs, we dare the Kwara PDP to provide evidence of their claims, because to us, the outburst is a fowl cry to retaliate the exposure of their political and governmental misdoings by the radio station. They may continue trying hard to malign Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha and his radio station, Sobi FM. But that would neither deter Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha from maintaining his antagonistic posture against political infidelity and misgovernance under PDP’s leadership that have left Kwara state on the backtrack among comity of state, nor will it stop Sobi FM from airing it’s pro-people contents.

It is a popular fact that the present crop of politicians at the helm of affair in Kwara state are serial liars that will always swim in the mud to gain unwarranted sympathy and unmerited public confidence and one of their major strategy recently, is orchestrating propaganda and spreading falsehood against dreaded political enemies like Mal.Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha whom have posed serious threat to the continuity of their misgovernance and gross maladministration of Kwara state. We aren’t unaware of how they have mischievously deployed their social media machenaries to peddle propagandas and label the person of Mal Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha and Sobi FM, since the radio station exposed their election malpractices during the 2017 local government elections and promoting social consciousness and political awareness which is threatening to sustenance of the political dynasty that has only subjected Kwarans to sufferings and abject poverty.

Since Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha unveil his intention to run for the gubernatorial seat in Kwara state, which is largely welcomed with supports from Kwara across social and economic divides, the status quo and their co travellers have remained in confusion and desperately trying to stop him with cheap blackmails and even demolition of his house. They’ve also made ceaseless attempts through written petitions to the NBC, high wired networking to stall Sobi FM operations and even trying to use state machineries to gauge Sobi FM’s pro-masses contents which have always end in futility.

They may continue to wail and raise false alarms, an unarguable fact remains that the bark of a dog can never stop a flying aeroplane.

Signed:

Mal. Lukman Olayiwola Mustapha (LOM) media team.

Politics

Edo LG Chairmen Reject Suspension, Urge Adherence to Court Judgments By Ifeoma Ikem

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8 hours ago

December 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Edo LG Chairmen Reject Suspension, Urge Adherence to Court Judgments

By Ifeoma Ikem

Edo State local government chairmen have denounced their alleged suspension by the State House of Assembly as illegal, urging the governor and lawmakers to respect court rulings affirming their tenure and authority.

On December 17, reports emerged that the Assembly suspended all 18 council chairmen and their deputies following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s petition alleging gross misconduct and insubordination. The petition cited Section 10(1) of the Edo State Local Government Law (2000) as its basis.

However, the chairmen, through their legal counsel, Ogaga Ovrawah (SAN), contend that this provision had been declared unconstitutional in a judgment by the Edo State High Court in Suit No. B/257OS/2024. The court established the chairmen’s tenure as a three-year term commencing September 4, 2023.

The council leaders also referenced a Supreme Court judgment voiding state governors’ and assemblies’ authority to interfere with local government administration. They emphasized that their suspension contradicts existing judicial rulings and remains a legal nullity.

A recent interim order from the Edo High Court further restrained the government from obstructing the councils’ operations, assets, and funds. Despite being served notices of these judgments, the chairmen argue that the governor and assembly acted in defiance of the judiciary.

The embattled chairmen called for the governor to withdraw his request to the Assembly and for the lawmakers to rescind their resolution, warning of potential constitutional crises if the orders are ignored.

They urged security agencies to enforce court rulings, safeguard local government properties, and ensure the continuity of governance.

“The rule of law must prevail,” they stated, pledging to remain committed to their constitutional duties.

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Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Restores Abacha Family Lands Revoked by El-Rufai

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23 hours ago

December 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Restores Abacha Family Lands Revoked by El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two parcels of land in Kaduna city to the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha. The lands had been revoked two years earlier by former governor Nasir El-Rufai.

The reinstated properties include one at No. 9 Abakpa GRA, Kaduna, measuring 2,284 square meters (Certificate of Occupancy No. 30575), and another at No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA, Kaduna, measuring 3,705 square meters (Certificate of Occupancy No. 11458).

Reuben Atabo (SAN), the Abacha family’s lawyer, disclosed that the lands were initially revoked in 2022 under Governor El-Rufai’s administration, citing contraventions of terms under the Land Use Act of 1978. The state government had published a notice on April 28, 2022, announcing the revocation of various plots, with Sani Abacha’s name listed as No. 34 among affected title holders.

In response, Atabo filed lawsuits at the Kaduna State High Court, seeking to address the embarrassment caused to the Abacha family name and pursue other claims.

Governor Uba Sani, in two letters dated December 10, 2024, reinstated the titles to the Abacha family through Mustapha Haruna, Deed Registrar, on behalf of the Director General of Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS). The letters, addressed to Mohammed Sani Abacha via the family’s legal counsel, required the title holders to pay outstanding ground rent fees.

The move marks a reversal of El-Rufai’s decision and restores ownership of the disputed lands to the Abacha family.

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Kano Governor’s Aide Claims Fortification Against Arrest

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4 days ago

December 15, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Kano Governor’s Aide Claims Fortification Against Arrest

Sanusi Bature, the Director General of Media and Communication to the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has claimed he is fortified to resist police arrest. Bature made this declaration on Saturday while addressing attendees at the PR Nigeria Young Communication Fellowship in Kano.

The governor’s aide revealed that he spent five days taking refuge at the Kano State Government House to evade arrest by the police. He alleged that at least 40 officers from the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Team were deployed to Kano with the specific mandate of apprehending him.

Bature stated that he remained within the Government House due to the constitutional immunity it provides, which prevents law enforcement from effecting arrests within its premises without the governor’s permission.

“I obtained a court order restraining the police from arresting me,” he explained, adding that the document, though not yet served to the police, had circulated widely. “I’m confident they must have seen it,” he said.

Despite the looming threat of arrest, Bature insisted on attending the event, citing three key reasons.

“Firstly, I felt it was important to be part of this event, even if it meant being arrested,” he said.
“Secondly, the court order gives me some legal cover, and lastly, I ventured out with confidence because I am well fortified to resist arrest if it happens.”

According to Bature, the arrest attempt stemmed from a petition that he claimed was being handled directly by the Inspector General of Police. He, however, did not disclose the nature of the allegations against him.

While addressing the gathering, Bature reiterated his belief in his legal protections and expressed confidence in his ability to navigate the situation.

The episode highlights the ongoing tensions between political figures and law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. It also raises questions about the use of immunity provisions and court orders to counteract police actions.