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WHAT MORE DOES MALAMI WANT FROM NIGERIA?
*WHAT MORE DOES MALAMI WANT FROM NIGERIA?
By Ali Isah
Mallam Abubakar Malami is not a happy man, he has never been happy. He is always moody, and irritating. He lacks a senile moment.
The reasons are not farfetched, they are certainly not from anything external, but basically from his internal self inflicted self-centered conflicts, a self-induced intention malady, which comes with very irritating symptoms.
Most time those suffering from this incurable affliction are always against himself.
For a man who came into office with nothing and as nothing but rose, not by any ding of personal positive efforts, but became powerful through deceit and satanic mechanization during the Buhari government,Mallam Malami has long overstayed as a freeman, he should be under lock and key by now.
This is so because at that time, Mallam Malami carried out the supervision of so many poor, illfated reforms which not only further impoverished the residents of the country, but ended off making nothing good, but only enough to make history as not just the worst AGF but the most undignified after Michael Aondoakaa.
A crafty and self delusional person, who has been serially caught in his own pit and guile, and obviously in the net of his personal mischief, he ran head on into a stronger, more formidable force, in his last attempt, the peoples’ force.
His last outing to Kebbi was not too good, he failed, a self distraught.
His strategic intention was to overwhelm the people in a show of arbitrary force and unwarranted violence, through the use of bandits and criminal elements, he wanted to physically torment the peace of the people, and compromise their safety, and that of their properties. He wanted to tell his co-travelers in ADC that he controls a stronger and more formidable warchest, he misled himself into thinking that he is in charge.
If his scheme had succeeded, he would, like a chimpanzee, beat his chest in self approval, and tell the world that he is prepared to deploy the cannon of death at any opposition during the 2027 election.
Alas! He lost out to the superior force of the people of Kebbi State. He has tried to decorate and coverup what has happened with lies; his usual character, playing the victim, in an attempted damage assessment but the rest is history. The truth is already in public domain.
He thought he has the monopoly of physical and political violence and hate, he was mistaken, the people and the law are always ahead.
So, he could not believe what confronted him, and his mischievous, poorly mobilized miscreants and urchins. The people were resolute against him.
They spoke unanimously and strongly. They felt that, that was one violence too many. They were agreed that no single person, not even a Mallam Abubakar Malami, has the monopoly of vices and violence.
They came out in their numbers to tell him that never again should Mallam Malami attempt to ride on the sensibilities and goodwill of the people of Kebbi State. It was a clear message that, ‘Enough is Enough.’
The language was his but the singer was different, a more dynamic, sagacious, people-oriented crowd of patriotic and passionate nation builders, determined and willing to make the needful sacrifice to entrench good governance and ensure the delivery of the dividends of democracy as against the manipulation of a self seeking individual, whom Mallam Malami represents.
Indeed, Malami has had it up to the peoples’ throat, the have lost confidence in him and his corrupt selfish leadership.
This, to them is a Renaissance, a people come together under shared value and new narratives. They recalled that it was Mallam Malami that was a voice of imbalance in previous years, when instead of attracting developments and the dividends of democracy in his hay days to his people consistently embarked on divisive politics and only embroiled himself in endless controversies, which obviously did not align with the greater good, but was always ingratiating his personal interest, and ego.
The question has always been, ‘ What are the intentions of Mallam Abubakar Malami? Is he and will he ever be genuinely interested in serving Nigeria or is he driven by his primordial selfish ambition?
This posers are important considering Mallam Malami’s antecedents.
For one, Mallam Malami throughout his romance with power never prioritized the welfare of even his immediate constituency; the people of Kebbi State, neither did he ever pretend to address their pressing challenges.
Malami has never demonstrated leadership, statesmanship, nor the desire to see a stable, and prosperous future for the country. So what is new now?
Mallam Malami diverted the loot that was recovered, and also stopped those cases that are against his allies, including individuals such as, a former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and his contemporary the ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah.
A highly unprofessional and biased individual, Mallam Malami is presently encumbered about with several corruption and abuse of office cases, which are before the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offence Commission (ICPC).
Malami was involved in the questionable deal of $496 million settlement with Global Steel Company Limited and National Iron Ore Mining Company Commission.
It is this same sudden redeemer, that made an illegitimate payment of $418 million to consultants who claimed to have facilitated Paris Club Refunds to States.
Malami it was that also unpatriotically and selfishly misled the Federal Government of Nigeria into paying a compensation of $200 million to Sunrise Power over the Mambilla Power Project, despite lacking Presidential clearance.
A questionable character, who is unfit for any public office, Mallam Malami stock in trade is to consistently abuse his office, as it was with the undue interference into several corrupt cases, and various attempts in many cases to enter a nolle prosqui case for many of them.
He was involved in several underhand dealings and clear cases of favouritism.
A man without qualms, he lacks respect for state institutions, law and order and any form of rules, blatantly breaching Covid-19 Protocols by vicariously and tacitly sponsoring and allowing the wedding of his son during the Covid-19 era, because he believe in the misuse of power.
A highly confused and corrupt mind, he played leading role in the attempted reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, the former disgraced and dismissed Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team.
It is unfortunate that this is the character that is on this new voyage of misguided self discovery.
Again we are compelled to ask, what does he want from Nigeria again?
Mallam Abubakar Malami should allow the people of Kebbi, and indeed all Nigerians, to have their peace. He lacks the moral integrity, transparency, and accountability, especially considering his various involvement in corruption and misuse and abuse of office, to the extent that even the NJC passed a lack of confidence on his performance as a public officer.
There is nothing in Government House for him to find.
Isah wrote this piece from Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi 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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