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Ogun Guber: Ogun East League of Imams, Alfas endorses Abiodun for second term
Ogun Guber: Ogun East League of Imams, Alfas endorses Abiodun for second term
The League of Imams and Alfas in Ijebu-Ode and Remoland have declared the support for the reelection of the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun.a
Speaking of the endorsement by the Islamic clerics in the state, the Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo, noted that Governor Abiodun has done very well for the state despite the challenges faced as a result of COVID 19 and other economic challenges.
According to him, Governor Abiodun would do more in the next four years.
Also speaking, Alhaji Abdul-Kadir Junaid, while noting the governor for the development the state has enjoyed in the last three and half years, commended him for looking out for the welfare of Muslim youths, the aged, artisans and widows.
On his part, the senator representing Ogun East and the Director-General of the Dapo Abiodun Campaign Council; Senator Olalekan Mustapha, who commended Governor Abiodun for embarking on the overall turnaround of infrastructures across the state, disclosed that “it is always good to be prepared for higher offices like the governor”.
In his goodwill message,the Chairman, O’odua Investment, Bimbo Ashiru, while noting that it is the people that will suffer the abandonment of projects if continuity isn’t allowed, added that the has done credibly well to get a second term in office.
Ashiru who also called on the League of Imams and Alfas to educate Muslim faithfu on the need to vote for continuity in the forthcoming coming election, added that with Abiodun as governor for another term, the people of the state would continue to be the beneficiaries of good governance.
Also, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tele Ogunjobi, enjoined the people to vote for Abiodun, disclosing that the incumbent governor is the only governor after late Bisi Onabanjo to have done more in terms of road infrastructure, a feat he noted was achieved in less than four years.
Ogunjobi who commended Abiodun for embarking on the infrastructural development of the Ogun East senatorial district and the state as a whole, acknowledged the feat he achieved with the reconstruction of some of the roads Ogun East such as Ilishan-Ago-Iwoye road, Molusi College road, Igan road, Oru-Awa-Ilaporu, Asafa-Oke and Asafa-Isale, Sagamu-Iperu roads, Agro Cargo Airport, Oba Erinwole road, amongst others.
In his response, Governor Dapo Abiodun, while commending the League of Imams and Alfas in Remoland and Ijebuland for the prayers and his endorsement for a second term, reminded them that he remained their son and that he is capable and would continue to be a capable administrator of resources of the state.
Abiodun who also noted he is a product of grace, disclosed that the grace he enjoyed on his way to victory in 2019 had taught him to move on without looking back at his detractors.
While noting that his administration in the last three and half years have constructed over 400 kilometers of roads, reconstructed over 1,000 schools and 100 primary health care centers, added that his administration has also embarked on the construction of an airport project which would make available over 25,000 jobs once completed.
He further disclosed that even though he met with stiff opposition when his administration opted to embark on the construction of an agro cargo airport which had got approval way in 2006 and left on the drawing board by his predecessor, adding that the airport which was started in October 2021 would be the fastest constructed airport project in the country.
The governor who disclosed hat the Agro Cargo Airport project was picked as the best destination by the trio of Olabisi Onabanjo University Faculty of Transportation, the State Ministry of Transportation and the United Kingdom Embassy, noted that his administration is embarking on the construction of a truly international agro cargo airport as against the local airport hurriedly cooked by his predecessor six months to the end of his administration.
” We started the airport which began in 2006 and was still on the drawing board, we thought it through, my predecessor wanted to take the airport to Ewekoro, we placed both on ground and gave the Faculty of transportation in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ministry of transportation, and the United Kingdom Embassy to look at the two, they later told us that the best location was the one along Iperu-Ilishan.
“They explained that the Sagamu-Benin expressway, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the 10,000 hectares of land and the fact that no factory would disturb it were the reasons why the Iperu-Ilishan axis was the best for an airport.
“At a point in time, my predecessor wanted to turn it to an Egba-Ijebu issue, look at the objective reasons for this airport, my predecessor wanted to build an aerodrome, a local one for that matter, I have built an international airport, between 20,000 and 25,000 jobs would be created at the airport,” he said.
Abiodun who also assured the people of Ogun East and the League of Imams and Alfas that his administration is working to ensure the completion of the Olokola Deep Sea Port, added that the port would soon become operational.
“On the Olokola Deep Sea Port, do you know that I was the chairman of the board set up by government of my predecessor to look into the project, my predecessor just started a fight. I told him Dangote had paid for land, let him start the refinery and the port, he disagreed, I told him Dangote will leave, he said he won’t. Eventually, Dangote left us and took the refinery to Lekki, $16billion investment was lost and over twenty thousand jobs were lost.
“By the grace of God, God will repay us double for what we lost, we have started the process to actualize that port, we have sat down with investors, we have signed, by the grace of God, before I leave as Governor in 2027, ship will berth in Olokola,” he said.
Governor Abiodun while noting that governorship should be about competence and track records, said that “there should be requirements for anyone aspiring to become Governor, that person should have demonstrated that he has the capacity, understanding, a track record of success in the aspirants choose career before aspiring, but, anybody stands up to aspire for the office of the Governor in Nigeria, God will help us”.
Governor Abiodun further disclosed that he had approved that religious centers no longer pay for building plan approvals like business entities, an acknowledged the role of religious centers in shaping the minds of youths in the country.
” I have made it a policy that if you want to build a mosque, you apply for land and you were given charges as if you are a business person, I have said it will not happen again, we have to be given approval for religious centers that would show that they are religious centers, you will now pay a small amount.
“Because the numbers of worship centers among us help us to talk to our youths, teach them, because anyone that has belief would always have the fear of God, the person with the fear of God would love his neighbour like himself, the more the religious centers among us, the more we become better persons.
“I want to thank you for the peaceful coexistence in our state, it is exemplary, you can never hear that there is a fight between Muslims and Christians in our state, this is because you have embraced each other,” he said.
Abiodun, however, called on the League to educate their Muslim brothers and sisters to vote for him for the continued development of the state.
Alleged Manipulation of Defilement Case Sparks Call for Review of Legal Advice in Lagos
By Ifeoma Ikem
A legal controversy has emerged in Lagos following a petition seeking a review of a legal advice issued in a case involving two female teachers accused of negligence in a child injury incident at a nursery school in Ikorodu.
The petition, submitted by Crown Cannan Attorneys, urges the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to reconsider the legal advice issued on September 16, 2022, in the case titled Commissioner of Police vs. Ambassador Rukayat Tobiloba and Rukayat Lawal.
Addressed to the former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, the application argues that the legal advice may have been influenced by what the petition describes as a “deliberate manipulation of facts.”
According to counsel representing the defendants, the allegations stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on October 26, 2021, at Great Kezino Nursery and Primary School located in the Adamo area of Ikorodu, Lagos.
The defendants, Ambassador Rukayat Tobiloba, 26, and Rukayat Lawal, 24, were reportedly the class teacher and assistant class teacher respectively in charge of a Nursery One class where the incident occurred.
Court documents indicate that a three-year-old pupil, identified as Victim A, was reportedly injured after another pupil allegedly pierced a pencil into her private part during school hours.
The prosecution claims the incident occurred due to the failure of the teachers to exercise adequate care and supervision over the children under their custody.
Based on this allegation, the two educators were charged with negligence under Section 252 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, which addresses acts that may cause harm through lack of proper care.
The defendants were subsequently arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 2 in Ikeja on April 19, 2022, where they faced a one-count charge relating to the incident.
During the investigation conducted at the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, several civil society groups reportedly monitored the proceedings.
Among them were representatives of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) and other non-governmental organizations.
These groups reportedly raised concerns about what they described as a growing tendency to weaponise allegations of child abuse in ways that could unfairly damage reputations and careers.
In its petition, the defence team argued that the case deserves a fresh review to ensure that justice is served based on verified facts rather than assumptions or public pressure.
They urged the Ministry of Justice to carefully reassess the legal advice and the circumstances surrounding the investigation to determine whether the prosecution should proceed as currently framed.
Legal observers say the outcome of the requested review could determine the next stage of the case and may also highlight broader concerns about investigative procedures and child protection cases within the justice system.
Reacting to a viral social media post by Ambassador Rukayat Tobiloba, who claimed she might be jailed for defilement, the head teacher of Great Kezino Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Edaolaropin Toyin, provided the school’s account of events.
According to her, the pupil identified as Victim A was enrolled in the Nursery One class on September 20, 2021, which had about 15 pupils.
She explained that on October 26, 2021, the pupil was transported home on the school bus after closing hours and handed over to her father around 4:30 p.m.
“Later that night, the pupil’s mother allegedly contacted the head teacher, claiming her daughter cried while bathing and alleged that a male classmate, Victim B, had inserted a pencil into her private part during school hours,” she said.
The school, however, rejected the allegation, maintaining that no such incident occurred while the child was in its custody.
“The following morning, the teacher visited the pupil’s home, where the father reportedly denied the mother’s account of the incident,” Toyin added.
She said the situation escalated later that day when the child’s parents arrived at the school with police officers from Imota Police Station demanding that the alleged male classmate be produced.
The head teacher further stated that the school management had supported Tobiloba throughout the legal process.
“Since the incident happened, the school management has never stopped supporting Tobiloba’s welfare until last year when she sent a WhatsApp message saying she was no longer interested in the court matter, claiming she had relocated to Ibadan,” she said.
She described the claims currently circulating on social media as “defamatory narratives.”
*GEN CG MUSA SUPPORT INITIATIVE MOURNS FALLEN HEROES AND URGES UNITY IN SECURITY SUPPORT
The Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa Support Initiative (GCGMSI) expresses its heartfelt condolences to His Excellency Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Grand Patron of the Initiative, and the families of the fallen heroes who courageously lost their lives in a recent attack by ISWAP in Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Dalori in Borno State, northeast Nigeria. Among the tragic losses were three senior military commanders: Major U.I. Mairiga, Lt-Col Umar Faruq, and Lt-Col S.I. Iliyasu, who dedicated their lives to the service of our nation.
The GCGMSI implores the public to continue supporting our security agencies, emphasizing that the safety and security of our nation is a collective responsibility. Every day, our security forces pay the ultimate price to safeguard our country. We urge the public to remain supportive, pray for their success, and refrain from politicizing the security challenges we face.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Convener, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu, which has been made available to the press. The statement highlights the initiative’s profound concern for the losses sustained by our security personnel and reflects on the broader security situation in Nigeria.
In his unwavering commitment to addressing the insecurity plaguing our nation, the Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa, has consistently engaged in urgent meetings with service chiefs, reinforcing strategic plans to combat threats and enhance national security. His leadership and decisive actions demonstrate a dedication to restoring peace and stability across our regions, ensuring a safer environment for all Nigerians.
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SECURITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: BACKING OUR MINISTER OF DEFENCE GEN. CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA OFR
SECURITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: BACKING OUR MINISTER OF DEFENCE GEN. CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA OFR
By Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani
In these challenging times, it is essential for all Nigerians to rally behind our leaders, particularly His Excellency Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, the Minister of Defence. The security of our nation is not a matter to be taken lightly or politicized. Gen. Musa, recognized for his unwavering dedication and sacrifice, has served our country commendably throughout his life.
Following the recent reshuffle of service chiefs by President Asiwaju Bola Ahamed Tinubu GCFR, which resulted in Gen. Musa’s retirement as Chief of Defence Staff, many voiced their concerns. Yet, upon his appointment as Minister of Defence, there was a renewed sense of hope among the populace. Gen. Musa has embraced his role with an unwavering commitment, often sacrificing his rest to ensure the safety and security of our great nation.
While it is undeniable that Nigeria faces security challenges, we must approach these issues with unity rather than division. It is crucial to recognize that those who politicize our national security are often those who have not contributed positively to the success of our security agencies. Instead of spreading negativity, we should support Gen. Musa in his mission to restore peace and stability.
To achieve our collective goal of a secure Nigeria, we must provide Gen. Musa with the trust he deserves. His vision and determination, paired with our support and prayers, can pave the way to overcoming the challenges we face. It’s time for every Nigerian to put aside political differences and work together for the common good. Let us have faith in our leaders and trust in Gen. Musa’s ability to steer our nation towards safety and security.
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