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Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings

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*Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings*

 

 

The Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption (CAAC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by former members of the Rivers State Assembly to compromise the judiciary.

At a press conference in Abuja, the group claimed that these political actors are attempting to buy court rulings and undermine the confidence of citizens in the judiciary.

The CAAC specifically highlighted the transfer of cases challenging the defection of the 25 former members of the state assembly from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Federal High Court 4, Port Harcourt, to Court Two, presided over by Justice E. O. Obele.

The group expressed concerns that the transfer may be a strategy to delay the cases and allow the former lawmakers to continue parading as lawmakers, potentially leading to a crisis in Rivers State. They also fear that the transfer may be seen as an attempt to shop for a judge or court that will provide a favorable ruling.

The group urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to take measures to discipline any erring judge who allows themselves to be compromised while also calling on Nigerians to be vigilant and ensure that the judiciary is not compromised by political interests.

Read full press statement below:

Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption (CAAC) finds it imperative to urgently raise the alarm over the ominous clouds gathering for the future of democracy in Nigeria given the series of events unfolding in the polity. The darkest part of this cloud hovers over Rivers State, where Nigerians are being reminded daily that judgment can be bought and sold, leaving the masses without justice and hope.

We have had cause to raise the alarm over untoward scheming by desperate political gladiators, who have concluded that the best way to have their way is by compromising the judiciary. They will then proceed to buy court rulings as if they were commodities to be traded at the peril of citizens. Even if the contrary were true, how these political actors throw the federal might around in judicial matters threatens to undermine the confidence citizens have in the judiciary.
This concern was revived and heightened when the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, transferred cases challenging the defection of 25 former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It is of note that the cases were transferred from Federal High Court 4, Port Harcourt, presided over by Justice Steven Dalyop Pam to Court Two, presided over by Justice E. O. Obele. It should be noted further that we have nothing against the CJ transferring cases as he deems fit but the cases in Rivers State carry the taint of the boasts by the former lawmakers and their political camp that they are backed by federal might and would secure whatever kind of judgment is necessary to return them to the parliament after they carelessly lost their seats.

Even though former Speaker. Martins Amaewhule, a defendant in the matter, had petitioned to request that the cases against him be transferred to another court, we fear that it is a strategy that can tarnish the Chief Judge because of all the snide utterances that have been coming from his camp. The CJ is now simply appearing like someone falling into a snare set by these political actors.

This trap includes delay tactics that allow the former lawmakers to continue parading as who they are not to foment trouble, which is a strategy they adopted to grind down Rivers State into crisis after it became glaring that they could not return to the House of Assembly having willingly given up their seats. The transfer of the case therefore has implications for the peace of Rivers State and by extension the peace of the entire Nigeria.

A further implication is that, though it is within the rights of citizens to ask Judges to vacate sitting on cases they are not comfortable with, this one suggests to common sense that Martin Amaewhule and his cronies are out to procure the judiciary to answer to their wishes. This amounts to the defendant in this case creating the impression of shopping for a judge or court that will sell him a favourable ruling. This cannot be healthy for democracy in any way should he find such a judge.

The judiciary and all well-meaning Nigerians must be vigilant of the plot by these political elements to compromise the Nigerian judiciary. As Nigerians, we must wake up to the reality on the ground and be vigilant to ensure that nothing strange happens in this case since the handling of the cases involving these former members of the Rivers House of Assembly will influence the future direction of citizens’ representation in parliament and also the stability of the polity.

We nonetheless commend the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, who allowed the transfer of the case even at great risk to his reputation considering the nonsense that the former speaker’s political camp has been spewing. We praise the steadfastness of the former trial judge, Justice Steven Dalyop Pam, whose insistence on fairness and equity put the fear of the Lord in those who discovered that they could not buy him over even after repeated attempts. He did well by adhering to his oath of office and refusing to pervert justice.

We believe that the presiding judge of Court Two, Justice E. O. Obele will avail himself of the precedence set by the Chief Judge and Justice Pam and not jettison his oath of office. He must be mindful that he is dealing with a bunch of people who will stop at nothing to create the impression that they have settled him and that he would be pliant in their case.

Furthermore, the Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption calls on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to remain awake and set all machinery in motion to discipline any erring judge who allows him or herself to be misled or swept off the course of justice by the political tide in any part of the country.

Lastly, we call on Nigerians that now is not the time to be indifferent to what is happening in the space where politics and the judicial processes intersect. Nigerians! Beware, be vigilant!
God Bless Nigeria.

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Dr. Dolapo Badru Distributes Food Items, Cash Gift, Clothing Materials To Elderly Constituents

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Provides Free Medical Care Service

• Lagos GAC Chairman, Prince Olusi Lauds Social Welfare Intervention

The most Celebrated Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Dolapo Badru has again presented Bags of different Food items, Cash Gifts and Clothing Materials to the Elderly Constituents on Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1 on Saturday 2 November, 2024 in Lagos.

Amidst encomium, Hundreds Of Residents received the Items.

Speaking during the Distribution exercise, Dr. Badru stated that though
he had organised numerous Empowerment Programmes but this edition was necessitated by the
prevailing economic challenge in the country.

“Ahead of the Social Welfare Intervention, I deployed my Team to the field to visit homes and investigation revealed that a large percentage of the elderly ones need Medical attention and Consumables”, Dr. Badru said.

He noted that most of the Senior Citizens had been neglected and lacked proper medical care.

“I will engage more Grassrooters to identify the vulnerable in the Constituency”, He said

Dr. Badru also stated that he would provide more food items for distribution during the festive season and beyond.

Earlier in the week, he organised a 2-Day Free Medical Care Service for senior citizens.

According to him, Medical Doctors and Health Attendants were sent to conduct screening and Collection of blood samples for medical analysis.

During the exercise, the Beneficiaries lodged different medical complaints.

Dr. Badru is set to settle the Medical bills of the Beneficiaries for Two months.

The High-Ranking Federal Legislator
vowed to provide more Life-lines for the Less-Privileged in the Constituency.

The Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman and Elder Statesman, Alh. Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi extolled Dr. Badru’s Qualitative representative and Laudable Constituency Projects.

“The Elderly Support Programme is timely and highly commendable”, Alh. Olusi affirmed.

He described Dr. Badru as a Legislator worthy of emulation.

A Beneficiary and Former Iya Oloja General of Nigeria, Alhaja Adenike Lawal
thanked Dr. Badru for his continuous support for the Young and Old ones on Lagos Island Local Government Area.

She said: “Dolapo Badru is Truly a Man of the People. He cares for the Needy and he is easily accessible”.

Alh. Fatai Adetutu noted that Dr. Badru is the Best House of Representatives Member Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1 has ever elected. He urged him to continue his good works.

Dignitaries Present at the Event were Lagos GAC Chairman, Alh. Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Lagos State APC Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Mayegun, Lagos White Cap Chiefs,
Alh. Sikiru Bashorun Macfoy, Former House of Representatives Member, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, Former Lagos State House Of Assembly member, Hon. Wasiu Ogunlana, Lagos Island East LCDA Chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, Hon. Lookman Ajose, Hon. Muftau Kadiku, Chief Babajide Damazio, Hon. Rasheed Giwa, Lagos Island Local Government Area APC Chairman, Alh. Ganiu Sadiq, Honourable Councillors, Residents, Community Leaders, Traders Artisans and other Stakeholders.

• Uplifting The People
• Leadership With Sincerity Of Purpose
• Redefining Legislative Functions
• Doing Good Always

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We acted to save Edo State – EFCC Justifies Arrest of Edo Accountant-General, others

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We acted to save Edo State – EFCC Justifies Arrest of Edo Accountant-General, others

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The arrest of Edo State’s Accountant General, Julius Anelu, and two other top officials was carried out to quickly save state in view of “huge and suspicious from the state treasured by the outgoing administration”.

 

 

 

 

An impeccable source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which pleaded anonymity informed that the arrests were made to save the state rather than ground the activities of the state.

 

 

We acted to save Edo State - EFCC Justifies Arrest of Edo Accountant-General, others

 

 

The EFCC had arrested the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, and two other top government officials over alleged financial imprieprieties.

 

“Out of N24.6bn paid into the government’s account, about N14bn was left within one week after the money was deposited some weeks back., meaning about N10bn has been withdrawn within five working days”

 

The source added that the EFCC had to quickly move in to to save the state and not to ground its activities as being peddled.

 

“The amounts withdrawn were huge sums. For instance, about some weeks ago, N24.6bn was paid into that account. But in less than one week, about N14bn was left in the account. To save the state, we had to quickly move in. We are not in any way doing that to ground the state activities, it is actually to save the state,” said the source.

 

“We have been investigating the governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, since 2022 but this latest arrest was as a result of huge withdrawals from the state’s derivation account as the Obaseki’s administration is winding down”.

 

Efforts to get the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, proved abortive as calls to his line were not answered. He has yet to respond to a message sent to him on the matter.

 

The arrest of the officials came days after the Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, had accused the the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, “of last-minute borrowings and looting.”

 

In a statement issued on October 16, Okpebholo, called on relevant authorities including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Police and Department of State Services to investigate the allegations.

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Botswana Election: Shocking Fulfilment Of Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy (VIDEO)

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Corruption in Nigeria is a fraternity - Primate Ayodele

*Botswana Election: Shocking Fulfilment Of Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy (VIDEO)

 

 

The outcome of the just concluded election in Botswana that saw the ruling party lose power after 58 years is a testament to Primate Ayodele’s prophetic credibility.

Voters in Botswana have delivered a shock defeat to the party that has ruled them for nearly six decades by handing victory to an opposition coalition and its presidential candidate Duma Boko.

The 54-year-old of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who on Friday conceded defeat after his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost by a landslide for the first time in 58 years.

Primate Ayodele had on several occasions long before this election held that the incumbent president would be disappointed at the election polls. He made it known that the outcome of the election would be shocking and disappointing to the ruling party.

These were his words:

‘’In Botswana, the president will make every effort and the country will want to move on to a stage but the president must be careful so he won’t be disappointed. In the coming election, the president will be disappointed, people will not want to vote him.’’

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♬ original sound – Primate Ayodele

Primate Ayodele made this video in September 2023 regarding the nation of Botswana when there was nothing that looked like the incumbent president was going to lose the election in the physical realm but the prophet, as usual, spoke based on divine signals received from God and it’s surprising that the prophecy came to pass in this manner.

For a party to rule for 58 years, it is almost impossible to take power from such a party and this is what makes the prophecy of Primate Ayodele unique.

If the president had listened to Primate Ayodele, maybe he would have tried to work on some of the things that later made him lose the election but as usual of politicians, they ignore prophetic warnings and regret later when they happen.

It would also be recalled that in October 2023, Primate Ayodele warned the incumbent president to be careful so that he wouldn’twas shoot himself in the leg and face betrayal in the election that held yesterday.

These were his words

‘’The incumbent president of Botswana must pray for good health and God’s divine help. The country should pray against disease outbreaks and the prevention of border crises. The president will have a tough time because he will shoot himself with an unpopular policy. I see their currency becoming weaker. Investors will dump the country. They need to be careful of external attack, the president will be betrayed.’’

Primate Ayodele Releases Prophecies On Elections In Namibia, Botswana, Rwanda, Others

Sadly, some of the president’s policies led to his loss, as Primate Ayodele warned him.

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