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Sorrowful letter to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (2)
Sorrowful letter to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (2) By Tunde Odesola
In a jaw-dropping revelation, Ade Lawyer, the self-confessed hired killer, accentuated how subsequent Lagos State governments of Tinubu, Babatunde Fashola, and Akinwunmi Ambode, had indirectly made life unsafe, cheap and nasty through the abetment of NURTW activities in the state.
In a front-page story, “Confession Of An Alleged Assassin: How I Killed People For Money – Ade Lawyer,” published by Daily Independent newspaper, on March 17, 2018, the assassin said, “After my release, I went back to Ajah and I started working again as a bus conductor and a driver. I worked in Ajah for like two years before I joined the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Ajah branch, and I was made a parking attendant at Phase One Unit in Ajah in 2004.
“After a while, I became king of the boys and I started collecting N50 from every bus that comes into that park. I later turned that my (parking attendant) position into a unit. I started collecting N100 security money from every commercial vehicle that made a turn at the Ajah garage. I also recruited some boys who started working with me.
“At the end of each day, we will share all the monies collected among ourselves and we will also give a part of it to the chairman of the unit where we worked.”
Ade Lawyer continued, “I did that for about six years before the Ajah branch chairman died and a caretaker committee led by one Mustapha (Adekunle) Sagoe was sent to take over the branch by the then state chairman. The caretaker committee stopped my job and I went to Sagoe, whom I knew very well because he is also from Lagos Island, and I begged him to allow me to retain my job (in Ajah)…He snubbed me…”
The quotations here were the unforced words of the murderer. Now, let’s pause and chew on the kernel of my argument: Who is to blame when killers and hoodlums forcefully extort motorists and share money that should go to the government’s coffers in a state with an elected executive and legislature? Mark you, the Lagos State government since 1999 has never complained to the Office of the Inspector General of Police about the disturbing activities of Lagos NURTW thugs.
The insane manner Ade Lawyer took over public space unchallenged by the government, and started to force money out of motorists is typical of all NURTW parks across the country. The obscene scene painted by Ade Lawyer is what Lagosians, including children and the old, are afflicted with in the hell called garages everyday.
Can the Lagos State Government under the leaderships of Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode and Sanwo-Olu claim not to know the activities of the hoodlums and killers masquerading as transport workers? What did each governor do to stop Lagosians from suffering the bloodletting and violence by NURTW vagabonds? The romance between Lagos State and Lagos NURTW not only makes thuggery attractive, it also makes NURTW scoundrels look like they are the only ones that can successfully operate commercial road transport.
According to an investigation by the International Centre for Investigative Report, Lagos NURTW generates N123 billion annually. This is about the 2021-2022 budget proposals of Nasarawa, Niger, and Yobe, Taraba, Kogi, Ekiti, Osun, Benue, Ebonyi, Plateau, Adamawa, Enugu, Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Abia etc states each. Sadly, no state in the country generates enough funds to fully execute annual budget proposals. Many financial experts believe the transport union generates far more than N123bn yearly.
The colossal sum of N123bn generated by the NURTW annually translates into N10.25bn monthly, which is far higher than the combined annual capital expenditures of all federal and state tertiary institutions nationwide.
How can a worthy state government leave killers and thugs to collect billions of naira in unaudited funds from motorists and garage hawkers? How much of these funds is paid to government, how much ends in private pockets? The superrich Frankenstein monsters created by the powers that be in Lagos State have bolted through the window; now, they’re dragging the thrones with princes, wrestling with lawmakers for maces, even as Alausa, Lagos State seat of power, will loom in sight at the fullness of NURTW madness.
That scumbags largely operate commercial transport and collect revenue on behalf of state governments nationwide since 1999 is indicative of the hatchet job transport unions do for the political class.
Back to Ade Lawyer. The killer said he sided with the Chairman, Lagos State NURTW, Olohunwa, in 2010 when a supremacy fight broke out between Olohunwa and another faction that included Agbede, MC Oluomo and Sagoe. He said when Olohunwa lost out in 2012 as state chairman of the union, he went back to his hemp business just as he got himself an AK-47 and a pistol.
Ade Lawyer explained that in 2015, he teamed up with the Peoples Democratic Party elements on Lagos Island to mobilise and win the presidential and state governorship elections for the PDP on the island. When the PDP lost the elections after fierce gun battles which involved bloodshed, the killer said Sagoe and his men ordered all PDP supporters in the NURTW ‘to leave Lagos Island and follow President Goodluck Jonathan to his hometown in Bayelsa State’. Thus he left the NURTW and started to kill for a living.
The leadership of the PDP, which included former President Jonathan, isn’t less guilty than Tinubu and the APC in sponsoring violence as it was the case when the Jonathan government sponsored the Gani Adams-led Oodua Peoples Congress to unleash violence on Lagosians during the countdown to the 2015 presidential election. News of NURTW members engaging in killings and violation of peace is also commonplace in states controlled by the PDP and other political parties.
However, Tinubu, an APC presidential aspirant, is being held to scrutiny in this article because his godson, MC Oluomo – an APC leader and bestial arrowhead – is covertly staking his claim to the Oshodi chieftaincy crown.
“Ko s’oba l’Oshodi, Oluomo sha la ni,” meaning, “There’s no king in Oshodi, we only have Oluomo,” is a popular refrain by a glorified thug who found fame and fortune chanting (not singing) Fuji music in croaky voice, unlike Fuji music creator and king, the late Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, who never mixed politics with his art.
Given the love of MC Oluomo for Fuji musicians to sing his praise, it is flabbergasting that before the throne of Oshodi recently became vacant, no musician has ever sung the praise of MC Oluomo in relation to his claimed royal family. Was he just born into a royal family last year? Why has no musician ever called him omoba (prince) if he was truly one – in all these years of frolicking?
Word has it that the crowning of another road transport leader as king in Lagos State is the sole impetus firing the desire of MC Oluomo to become king.
The wise one from India, Mahatma Gandhi, says, “Poverty is the worst form of violence,” I disagree. I, however, agree with the words of the Russian sage, Leo Tolstoy, who opines that, “Government is an association of men who do violence to the rest of us.”
Were it not so, the Shehu Shagari-led National Party of Nigeria (1979-1983) wouldn’t cuddle Bayo Success in Oshodi, the Olusegun Obasanjo-led PDP won’t caress Lamidi Adedibu in Ibadan, and Tinubu won’t kiss MC Oluomo in Oshodi.
After getting exhausted harassing and extorting innocent youths who carry laptops in their bags, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission should add the NURTW to their list of untouchables.
Nigeria: A scamming leadership ably supported by ruthless hooligans.
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APC Group Endorses Fubara for 2027, Calls on Tinubu and APC to Prioritise Performance Over Politics in Backing Governor’s Second Term Ambition
*APC Group Endorses Fubara for 2027, Calls on Tinubu and APC to Prioritise Performance Over Politics in Backing Governor’s Second Term Ambition*
The APC National Vanguard has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support a second term in office for Siminalayi Fubara, citing what it described as “impressive and verifiable developmental strides” across Rivers State.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its National President, Dr Gbenga Salam (JP), the group said its position followed an extensive assessment tour of key infrastructure and public service projects executed under the Fubara administration.
The APC National Vanguard said the appeal was based strictly on performance, arguing that governance outcomes should outweigh partisan considerations, particularly in a state as economically significant as Rivers.
“We respectfully urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to support the continuity of Governor Siminalayi Fubara beyond his current tenure, in recognition of his commitment to development, prudent resource management, and people-focused governance,” the statement read.
According to the group, its delegation visited multiple project sites across the state, observing ongoing and completed works spanning road construction, urban renewal, and public infrastructure upgrades.
It noted that the scale and distribution of these projects reflect a deliberate effort by the state government to extend development beyond traditional urban centres and into underserved communities.
“Our findings from the tour reveal a government that is not only active but intentional in its development agenda. The execution of capital projects across various parts of Rivers State demonstrates a clear understanding of the needs of the people and a commitment to addressing them,” Dr Salam said.
The group particularly commended what it described as prudent financial management by the administration, noting that the projects reviewed showed evidence of careful planning and efficient allocation of resources.
“At a time when economic pressures are evident across the country, it is commendable that the Rivers State government has managed its resources in a way that delivers visible and impactful development without signs of fiscal recklessness,” the statement added.
The APC National Vanguard further observed that despite political tensions in the state, the Fubara administration has maintained focus on governance, ensuring continuity in project execution and service delivery.
The group argued that such stability is critical for sustained development and should be encouraged rather than disrupted.
“Leadership must ultimately be judged by results. In Rivers State, there is clear evidence of progress—projects that are not only announced but executed, and policies that translate into real benefits for citizens,” Dr Salam noted.
The group warned that discontinuity in leadership could stall ongoing projects and reverse gains already recorded, stressing the importance of allowing a performing administration to consolidate its achievements.
“Rivers State is at a pivotal stage where continuity will allow for the completion of ongoing initiatives and the deepening of development gains. Supporting Governor Fubara for a second term is, therefore, a decision in the best interest of the people,” the statement said.
In addition to its call on the APC leadership, the group reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu, expressing confidence in his administration’s broader economic and governance reforms.
The APC group urged Nigerians to remain supportive of efforts aimed at stabilising the economy and strengthening public institutions.
“We reiterate our endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to national development. With sustained support, the administration can consolidate its reform agenda for the benefit of all Nigerians,” Dr Salam added.
The APC National Vanguard concluded by calling on political actors to prioritise development and public interest over partisan divides, insisting that governance should always be guided by performance and accountability.
“Where leadership demonstrates prudence, delivers development, and remains focused on the welfare of the people, it deserves continuity. This is the position we have reached after a careful and independent assessment of Rivers State,” the statement added.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
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