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Nigeria @ 62 ; Do not be deceived with campaign or party manifesto – Youth Coordinator warns
Nigeria @ 62 ; Do not be deceived with campaign or party manifesto – Youth Coordinator warns
By Ifeoma Ikem
Prince MUSEDIQ KAMORU, the Ijede Youth Coordinator in Lagos has warned electorates not be deceived with campaigns or manifestos of political parties saying it can only get better if Nigerians re-trace their steps from where they got it wrong.
KAMORU gave the warning in a statement released through e-sign on Nigeria @ 62 message titled the largest and most populous country in Africa called Nigeria @ 62 : the tragedy.
He described 1st October 1960 as the day the giant of Africa got her Independence from the great Britain, the day our heroes and heroines efforts were crowned, the day we felt we were free from bondage, the day we thought were matured to paddle our canon.
“I can recollect during my elementary school days when we celebrated the Independence, when large number of students will converge in an open venue with our uniform well and neatly ironed, happily lined up for procession, flying our national flag.
“It was an existing moment for us all because so much hope for a better Nigeria were given to us,” he said.
According to him, ‘Does any parent care again ? since the hope has crumbled before us. Remember, those excited students are now the sad parents.
“The same music our parents heard is what we are still dancing now. What a country? He queried.
He pointed out that EndSARS saga is still fresh in the memories of Nigerians where many young promising Nigerians were killed in a peaceful protest .
“The report of the monster that gave the shoot at sight order is still yet to be unveiled since the investigation was launched.
“And the culprits are walking freely around the world. Our hearts are still heavy, we are still bleeding and mourning our fallen heroes that lost their lives for us to live.
He frowned that students are still at home roaming the street hopelessly at the eight month of unending strike.
“The whole session is being jettison because of some selfish individuals that lack understanding of taking education as a priority thereby making our youths lose interest in education and exposing them to ungodly act while their children study abroad”.
He wondered whether the independence is worth celebrating?
“A country where education is being taken with levity, making our graduates not employable and promoting immoralities.
“A country where health sector is in a sorry state and worrisome, even the leaders can’t trust the ability and capability of our doctors.
“Where our security can not be guaranteed and our existence is threatened. Only who can afford bullet proof cars and gadget can be averagely secured.
“Where terrorists and bandits were having the most sophisticated weapons worth millions of dollars and our security agents are with weak and outdated weapons and gadget. Even the indigenous securities were given locally made weapons to chase terrorists”.
He said that banditry and kidnapping are being stylishly legalised and have become the source of livelihood for some people.
“Our country is where the rich natural resources only work for the few thereby making them rich, influential, mighty and untouchable while the poor masses are exposed to suffering, pains and agony.
“Where bills are promptly passed when it favour the few mighty ones, reasonable part of the budget takes care of the legislatures and executives, our Naira falling everyday against foreign currency thereby making living so unbearable for the poor masses.
KAMORU also added that even the judicial system is corrupt and can not be trusted noting that the law is actively strong against the poor but very weak and slow against the rich and influential.
” Our county is where the copy and paste of memorandum is applicable all the time, the same campaign, same names , same people, same manifestos and same propaganda.
“They sound so humble and accessible during campaign, promising to be a good leaders and listeners but become rude and narcissist when they get our votes. So pathetic.
“Another elections are around the corner, it is good to put on our thinking cap and do the needful. We cannot change anything if we don’t come out to exercise our franchise. The power to salvage our country lies on us
“Lets all pray to God to chose for us, don’t be deceived by their campaigns or party manifesto.
It shall be well with us, Nigeria will become great and land of peace”, he concluded.
*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.”
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.
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
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