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PAF Applauds JAMB’s Conduct on the Mmesoma Ejikeme Forgery Scandal

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3 years ago

July 6, 2023

JAMB Gives Reasons For Banning MMesoma, Tenders More Evidence

PAF Applauds JAMB’s Conduct on the Mmesoma Ejikeme Forgery Scandal

Following the public uproar generated by the Mmesoma Ejikeme vs JAMB result imbroglio, we have watched with bated breath how Nigerians have subsumed common sense, logic and rationality for emotions and sentiments which is a dent on our humanity and is rather sad and unfortunate.

There’s a wise saying in our land which depicts the wisdom and rationality of the African culture and it is that “a gbo ejo enikan da, agba osika”, meaning that it is wicked and inhuman to hear one side of a story and reach a conclusion.

But sadly today, we live in interesting times in which people just want to be seen as taking sides with the presumed underdog on an issue even when the facts and evidences of the matter call for caution and point in the opposite direction.

Unfortunately also, we are gradually drifting to a pitiable state in which we delight in running down institutions of state and persons for crimes or offences lacking substance of facts and evidences.

A clear example is the recurring bashing and attack on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Mahmud Yaqub by the losing opposition parties and their supporters since the conclusion of the 2023 general elections held between February 25 and March 18 2023.

Just as the presidential election was concluded and results were being collated, the losing opposition parties alleged rigging in favour of the winner and two of them, the PDP and LP jointly addressed a press conference calling for the cancellation of the elections, but later separately held press conferences where they separately alledged that they won but that it was rigged by the electoral umpire in favour of the winner.

Hope people can see the double speak here, where parties who are alleging that a process was flawed and should be cancelled, are in the same breadth claiming victory. What manner of conscienceless people and political parties are these?

Painfully, some Nigerians echoed these sentiments and continued to do so either out of deliberate mischief or ignorance even when the petitioners have refused or been unable to show proof of how they were shortchanged through the results on form EC8A as provided for in the electoral Act, counter signed and obtained by their parties agents at the polling stations after the conclusion of announcement of results.

As expected the parties who claimed that they were rigged out by INEC in favour of the winner are in court challenging the outcome of the election and hope Nigerians are aware that till they closed their case in court last week, none of the parties even went anywhere near providing an iota of evidence of how their results scores on either form EC8A or on the IREV in any polling station out of 176, 606 polling stations nationwide was switched dubiously in favour of the winner by the electoral umpire, rather their petition at the PEPT have been focused on the eligibility of the winner or alledged double nomination of his running mate, instead of the rigging previously alledged.

PAF recalls that not too long ago, a former minister of power Prof Ositadinma Chinedu Nebo under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, cried out that 1 out of 3 Nigerians is suffering from mental health challenge.

The views of some Nigerians on the Mmesoma Ejikeme JAMB result forgery was ludicrous and has further exposed the urgent need for government at all levels to commit to urgent consideration, the mental health of Nigerians.

Even when JAMB publicly came out to assert that the result slip format being paraded by Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme was last used in 2021, that if anyone knows anybody who sat for JAMB in 2023, that they should cross check. But not some Nigerians, to whom everything about government is bad and evil without proof.

How people could be so brazen to thump their chests in support of a 19 years old girl that she is too small to engage in such crime beats our imagination. PAF also recollects a wise saying that, “A mother can only vouch for the pregnancy she is carrying, but not even the baby she is backing”. This proverb is to show that man is capable of anything, so the issue of her age should not be a yardstick or haven’t we heard of minors committing murder and other heinous crimes?

We witnessed the beast in our humanity with the way we have handled this matter which was totally unnecessary because it was a clear case of forgery. Some persons were even calling for the investigation of the matter by the secret police DSS, when it’s a fact that the crime being alledged was purely within the purview of the Nigeria police to do the needful.

Patriotism Awareness Forum can attest that the present leadership of JAMB under Prof. Ishaq Oloyede is one of the most credible, accountable and transparent public organizations in Nigeria today and efforts to impugn its integrity through the criminal efforts of some unpatriotic elements cannot stand.

We are happy that Mmesoma has owned up to JAMB’s position that the result she was parading was fake and justified the integrity of JAMB in the entire saga.

What is remaining is for those who sold mischief and ethnic slant into the issue to prod the girl on to apologize to JAMB and all Nigerians on this issue.

PAF wants to let Nigerians know that supporting fraud and encouraging unpatriotic actions eventually affect Nigerians negatively so we need to be united in discouraging the fad to support crimes and evil because of the person that commits them. We all have a patriotic task to encourage institutional best practice for the benefit of us all.

PAF pats JAMB on the back for its present conducts as we identify with the positive inclination of the Prof. Oloyede leadership of JAMB. We urge JAMB to remain focused on its core mandate and refuse to be distracted from its glorious path because of the antics of dedicated unpatriotic citizens and their seedy means.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely

E-signed

Nelson Ekujumi,

Convener.

E-signed

Peter Claver Oparah,

Co-convener.

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US-Based Society Lady, Fehintola-Brat Extends Eid-El-Kabir Greetings To Muslims

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1 day ago

May 27, 2026

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US-Based Society Lady, Fehintola-Brat Extends Eid-El-Kabir Greetings To Muslims

United States based fahionista of class, Chief (Mrs) Ayoola Fehintola-Brat has extended a warm greetings to Muslim faithful all over the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

Fehintola-Brat who is the Balogun Egbe Obaneye Obinrin Akile Ijebu, and the Yeye Asofin of Idenaland in her message to Journalists urged Muslim to continually uphold the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience, faith, and compassion, which are central to the significance of Eid-El-Kabir festival.

A quiet philantropist whose humanitarian services has won her several laurels urged Muslims to use the spiritual occasion to pray for the peace co-existence of Nigerians regardless of religious, social and political leanings stressing that the oneness of the country should not be underplay.

In a related development, she expressed her felicitations to all sons and daughters of Ijebuland on the forthcoming Ojude Oba 2026 celebration, tasking age-groups otherwise known as Regbregbe to be more proactive in giving back to their immediate communities.

According to her, the beauty of the age-groups in Ijebuland is the need to contribute immensely to the development of the land in no small means. “This we will continue to achieve with God on our side”, she concluded.

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Sallah: Obasa Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Commends Nigerians for APC Primaries Turnout

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1 day ago

May 27, 2026

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Sallah: Obasa Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Commends Nigerians for APC Primaries Turnout

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Lagos State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dave Agboola, Obasa described the festival as a season of sacrifice, reflection, and gratitude, urging the faithful to continue to uphold the values of peace, unity, and love that strengthen the nation.

He noted that the celebration of Eid al-Adha is not only a spiritual milestone but also a reminder of the importance of togetherness and collective responsibility in building a stronger society.

He, likewise, emphasized that the festival provides an opportunity for Nigerians to renew their commitment to national progress and to support leadership that prioritizes development and prosperity.

Obasa, however, commended Nigerians, particularly members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for their massive turnout during the recently concluded party primaries. He described the participation as a clear demonstration of the people’s confidence in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their belief in the administration’s vision for a greater Nigeria.

“The APC primaries have shown the resilience of our democracy and the confidence Nigerians have in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. This is a strong message that our people are ready to continue supporting policies that will drive growth and prosperity,” Obasa stated.

The Speaker further encouraged Muslims to celebrate responsibly, stressing that the joy of Eid should be accompanied by prayers for the continued peace and progress of Lagos State and Nigeria.

“As you celebrate with family and loved ones, may this season bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your homes. Let us remain united in our resolve to build a stronger nation,” he added.

On behalf of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Obasa wished all Muslims a happy and fulfilling Eid al-Adha celebration.

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ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL AT ILEYA

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Sahara Weekly

ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL AT ILEYA

Kayshow Multimedia a filmmaking and Media organization this year 2026 holds its annual Abeokuta film festival at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta.

Alake of Egba land, Ọba Michael Adedotun Arẹmu Gbadebo has graciously endorsed the Free Training of Egba Youths on Film and Arts and the Entertainment of the the People with a FREE FILM SHOW at the AKE PAVILION. as part of the ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL 2.0.

The Convener of the Film Festival Honorable Kehinde Soaga says this year’s event promises to be more exciting as distinguished personalities are sure to attend.

This includes the honorable Minister for Art Culture and Creative Economy in Nigeria, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Ààrẹ Lai Labode, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and other special guests.

The event will feature Film, Cultural Dance Cultural foods and Award Ceremony.

The general public is hereby invited to the Free film show at the Abeokuta film festival at the Alake Palace Pavilion on Thursday 28th of May 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Only well dressed is the Entry. The Abeokuta Film Festival is an annual event taking place in the capital city of Ogun State state.