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The newly elected Executive members of the Niger Delta Women’s Movement, Ondo state Chapter have been advised not to relent in their commitment.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, gave this advise yesterday during a courtesy visit by the executive members to his office.
Earlier, the NDWM President, Mrs Olayemi Kalejaye, briefed the Dgov. about their plan to work alongside NDDC and OSOPADEC with other relevant representatives of the Niger delta on women empowerment programs and other programs for the women within the Niger delta region of Ondo state.
In their entourage were some of the newly elected Executive members; President Olayemi Kalejaiye; Secretary – Igbahisemore Gbayisemore Eunice Leke; Councellor Mahin 4 Ilaje LGA ; and Ass. Secretary – Princess Wumi Fayemi Olawumi Annah
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Olarenwaju James, 48, aka Baba Ijesha, a popular Nollywod actor, for defiling a minor.
In a statement on Thursday, Police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said the case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police Station.
It has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos for investigation.
Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 years old.
Adejobi said the suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.
The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has promised that justice will be done in the matter.
The Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, Oba David Oyewumi, who was kidnapped by suspected gunmen last week Thursday has been released.
Oba Oyewumi was kidnapped in his palace by gunmen, who scaled the fence and invaded his apartment around 8.30pm.
The kidnappers later contacted the family last Saturday and demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release.
Confirming his release yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, said the monarch had been reunited with his family.
“I can confirm to you that the monarch had been released from captivity. He had also reunited with his family.
“However, he is presently receiving medical care in one of the facilities in the state as a result of the trauma he passed through”.
Abutu added that the Command was not aware of any ransom paid to secure the monarch’s release, saying his freedom was necessitated by concerted actions taken by the police and other security agencies.
Also, the Ekiti Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe, said the release of the traditional ruler was secured at Obbo Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State with the support of the Vigilante members and Amotekun operatives.
Komolafe said, “When we went into the bush, we tracked the traditional ruler to the area, the Vigilante from Kwara State joined our team and we were able to rescue him in the night in the forest at Obbo-Ile, Kwara State.
“No ransom was paid. We have brought him home and he is currently receiving medical attention”.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo hails the judgment of the State Governorship Election Tribunal, describing it as victory for the people of Ondo State, who abandoned everything on October 10, last year, to cast their votes.
The chapter congratulates its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, its candidate for the election, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, his running mate, Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa, and indeed all the teeming supporters of APC in Ondo State. They have all been vindicated by the sound judgment.
We commends the Tribunal for being dispassionate, and objective in considering all the arguments, and counter- arguments assembled before it, while the trial lasted.
The party further showers appreciation on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for sticking to what is fair and reasonable.
The party wonders how a candidate that scored 3 over 18 in an examination could expect to be declared successful, adding “the People’s Democratic Party wanted victory through the backdoor”.
It advises the main opposition party to accept the judgment in good faith, and join hands with the ruling party for the purpose of fast tracking economic and infrastructure development of the Sunshine State.
Alex Kalejaye, State Publicity Secretary, Ondo APC
ONDO TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT: JEGEDE/PDP SURE OF VICTORY AT THE APPELLATE COURT
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Ondo State Chapter and its Candidate Eyitayo Jegede, SAN,at the October 20, 2020 Governorship Elections, will appeal the judgement of the Ondo Governorship Elections Tribunal delivered virtually today.
It is important to stress that, in its wisdom, the Tribunal admitted that issues raised by the petitioners were sufficient for consideration but Constitutional, which the Tribunal is not in a position to do justice to.
The interpretation of the Constitution is a role reserved exclusively for the highest Court in the land- the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The Constitution of every country is the document that regulates actions and behavior of her citizens.
Therefore, it is our belief that nobody can flagrantly trample on the 1999 Constitution (as Amended) and escape with the excuse that the Tribunal has no jurisdiction.
The PDP is convinced that, we have a strong case for which we shall be vindicated at the end of the day.
We wish to appeal to all our party faithfuls to be steadfast and remain calm in the present circumstance, as we are sure of victory in the long run.
Kennedy Ikantu Peretei State Publicity Secretary,PDP, Ondo State.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has described the judgement of the State Election Tribunal as true reflection of the position of the Law and the collective wish of the people.
Governor Akeredolu similarly posited that he had no enemies to hold any grudges against as a result of the Tribunal case.
The Governor made this known shortly after the Election Tribunal struck out the case brought before it by Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, the PDP governorship candidate in the October 10, 2020 governorship election.
“For every purpose and mission endorsed by God, the will to navigate the clouds of uncertainties and the path of thorns becomes stronger if backed by faith. In our own case, our faith is unshakable. It is, therefore, with gratitude to God that we accept the verdict of the Honourable Tribunal.
“We have gone through this legal process and the path of Justice with the hope that the true position of the Law shall once again, be examined and expoused. The industry and legal expertise demonstrated by the Honourable Tribunal has corroborated this desire.
“We were equally enamoured by the inexorable quest to renew our social bond with the good people of State while the legal tussle was on. In an unambiguous manner, the Tribunal verdcit has further fermented this bond and strengthened the wish of the people.
“Notwithstanding, the legal process was not just part of our democratic culture. Legal paths, without doubt, provide in some cases, certain opportunities that permeate fresh frontiers.
“Therefore, the ability to extend the hands of friendship, the courage to absord even the undeserving as well as the magnanimity to reinvigorate old, laxed relationships without grudges is what makes a real democrat. I hold no grudges against anyone.
“Once again, the good people of Ondo State, without any stratification, remain my constituents. We shall together, move the State to higher and loftier heights.
“For my brother, friend and colleague, Eyitayo Jegede, my respect for him cannot wane and I enjoin him to join hands with us in this Ondo Project. There is no victor, no vanquished.
The election tribunal has struck out the petition of the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate against the incumbent governor of Ondo State.
The PDP and its candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, challenged the October 2020 guber election that returned Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
The tribunal judgement, which was earlier scheduled for Wednesday April 20th, was rescheduled last night to today and was held via Zoom.
The two hours judgement, however struck out Jegede’s petition for lack of Jurisdiction.
According to the tribunal, “Issue raised therein in this petition are settled issue of internal affairs and Management of a political party which this Tribunal has no Jurisdiction”.
The Chairman Okitipupa Local Government, Mr. Igbekele Akinrinwa has presented (N3’205,681,706.97) 2021 budget proposal to the Okitipupa Legislative council, tagged “budget of Hope”.
The budget of “Hope” was presented at the Local Government Legislative Chamber, Okitipupa Secretariat.
The (N3’205,681,706.97), three billion, two hundred and five million, six hundred and fifty one thousand, seven hundred and six naira, ninety seven kobo budget, tagged budget is expected to take care Local Government expenditures when passed into law.
The Chairman, in his speech thanked the leadership of NULGE, for the prompt intervention in the situation of the Local Government after the incident of the ENDSARS protest that led to the total razed down of the LG Secretariat on 22, October, 2020.
He thanked Mr. Larry Ogunmusire and Gen. Olu Bajowa for the donation of buildings where the Local Government is currently using as temporary offices.
Akinrinwa, however, assured that better days are coming as budget is expected to take care of the financial exigencies of LG, ranging from overhead cost to capital expenditures, social welfare and Charity.
According to him, the items in the budget are people oriented that will bring succour to the people in the Local Government Area.
In his response, the leader of Okitipupa Legislative council, Mr. Monday Akinselure, assured the Chairman that the budget proposal will receive prompt attention that will lead to speedy passage, he equally used the opportunity to highlight some essential needs of the legislative council which included official car for the Leader of the house, electrical gadgets, office furniture and total renovation of the Legislative Chamber.
The budget presentation had in attendance the Vice Chairman of the LG, Mr. Ola Iwaeni, the Secretary to the LG, Mr. Ikuejamuwa Johnson, the head of LG administration Pastor Sanni E.O.
Others are; the Treasurer to the LG, Mr. Abayomi Akintan and the chairman of APC in Okitipupa local government Mr. Bode Ikulala led party leaders and faithfuls to graced the occasion.
The Executive Chairman of Okitipupa local government, Mr. Igbekele Akinrinwa has commended the Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Mr. Nicholas Tofowomo for t rebuilding the Okitipupa Police station.
Recalled that the police station was set ablaze by irritant youth in the name of Endsars protest late last year. The Chairman also use the medium to plead with all the sons and daughters of the southern senatorial district and the Ikale/Ilaje/Apoi in particular to emulate the Senator and contribute to the rebuilding of Okitipupa.
Meanwhile, the senator had begun the rebuilding of the Okitipupa Divisional Police Station in line with his promise to give the Divisional Police Headquarters facelift after it was razed by irate youth during the #endsars protest
The buildings, alongside Okitipupa LGA Secretariat, Okitipupa Oil Palm Company and others were among the properties burnt on Oct. 22, 2020, by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests against police brutality.
Tofowomo, who had promised to demolish and rebuild the Police Station after an on the spot assessment tour to ascertain the level of damage across the Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
It was learnt that the Senator, after getting the Inspector General of Police approval for the building plan, demolition, and reconstruction, the work begins with the demolition of the burnt structure, while the reconstruction would start on Monday, April 19, 2021, after the delivery of all materials to the site.
Tofowomo, therefore, urged residents especially the youths to always manage their anger to prevent the destruction of lives and properties.
Lawyers in Ondo State on Monday protested the continued strike action embarked upon by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) over the demand for financial autonomy for judiciary arm of government.
The lawyers from five branches in the state converged on Akure High Court complex from where they moved round the state capital and ended in the governor’s office in Alagbaka where a letter of protest was presented to the government.
Armed with different placards including “Please, save the judiciary from sinking. The time for emancipation is now” “NBA says no Executive control of judiciary” “Aketi Obey section 121(3) of the Constitution” “NBA believes in judicial autonomy” and “Save judiciary from drowning” the lawyers said the governors should allow judicial autonomy in the state.
Led by the Akure branch of the NBA, Mr Rotimi Olorunfemi, Thompson Akinyemi and Chief Orimisan Okorisa of Ondo and Okitipupa branches of NBA, the lawyers said a situation where the judiciary goes to governors for fund each time is not acceptable to lawyers in the state.
In the letter submitted to the governor’s office, the lawyers said the judiciary which is an independent arm of government under the Constitution and saddle with the important role of administration of justice should not be strangulated by the executive arm of government.
The lawyers said without an independent judiciary, the implication on the socio-economic fortune of the people is better imagined.
The letter read “JUSUN’s demand, which the NBA unequivocally supports, it is, therefore, not alien to our system of governance, because federalism comes alive through active implementation of the doctrine of separation of powers.
” It is particularly reprehensible that despite all the interventions of relevant stakeholders towards enforcing constitutional provisions, this state has continued in the undemocratic practice of micromanaging the funds due to the judiciary with gross impunity, and in breach of oath of office which requires that you uphold the dictates of the Constitution.”
The NBA said as a major shareholder in the justice sector with the specific mandate to protect the rule of law, the lawyers are in total support of the judicial workers’ strike action which is aimed at ensuring an independent judicial arm of government
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