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Ohaneze frowns at Army Order To Clamp Down On IPOB Members

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization in Nigeria, Ohaneze Ndigbo has reacted to reports that the army has been given a marching order to clamp down on IPOB members during the 2019 general elections.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, had ordered formation commanders in the South-east to clampdown on all splinter groups in the region threatening to disrupt the 2019 Elections.

He gave the order while speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Operations Conference, a meeting which brought together the army’s apex administrative and operational commanders nationwide.

However, a statement signed by Chief John Nnia Nwodo, President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide as obtained by this online medium on Tuesday, says the military directive should not be allowed to prevent voters from coming out to cast their votes.

It further expressed hope that the order will not result in violent clashes in the region.

Read the full statement below:

“Our attention has been drawn to the marching orders given by the Chief of Army staff to Division and Garrison Commanders in the South East of Nigeria to go after IPOB members in the region in order to forestall their threat to boycott the forthcoming general elections and instead hold their own referendum.”

“Ohaneze is disturbed that this kind of order might be misconstrued to execute carnage, drowning in shallow water and inhuman and degrading treatment on our youths as happened in the last operation python dance in Abia State.”

“IPOB remains a peaceful organization championing self-determination. Their last threat for boycott of Anambra State elections witnessed no violence but instead, we saw a higher turnout of voters than in the previous elections. The army did not order any such operation then as they are ordering now.”

“We hope this operation is not aimed at scaring the people of the South East from coming out to cast their votes.”

“We should be allowed to use our traditional rulers, community leaders and religious leaders to restrain our children.”

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has also fixed February 16 for the conduct of a referendum on the declaration of a sovereign Biafra, same date as scheduled for Nigeria’s presidential and national assembly elections.

 

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Hon Oyinlomo Danmole Congratulates Prince Tajudeen Olusi, for his well deserved honour.

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Oyinlomo Danmole has described the award of honorary Doctorate Degree of Literature ( History, Education,and Community Development) bestowed on Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi as well deserved and inspiring for those who will continue to learn from him.

He said that Prince Tajudeen Olusi deserves every honour due to years of his unrival selfless service to the development of Lagos State and the nation at large.

The management of the Lagos State University (LASU) announced the Award of Doctorate Degree of Literature, History, Education and Community Development on Prince Olusi at the 27th convocation of the institution held at the campus, Ojo.

LASU says the honour was in recognition to his service to humanity and contribution to national development.

Hon Danmole in a statement was of the view that the honour will inspire Prince Olusi, who is a prominent political and community leader to render more service to humanity especially the less privileged in the society.

He charged Lagosians and Nigerians at large to emulate the exemplary leadership roles of Prince Tajudeen Olusi towards positive development of the country.

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Amuwo-Odofin 2: Appeal Court affirms Rauf’s Lagos Assembly election, dismisses LP suit

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party candidate, David Doherty, against Hon. Wale Rauf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

August24news.com gathered that the judgement was celebrated on the official facebook page of the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi.

The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared Rauf as the rightful winner of the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 election conducted on March 18, 2023.

It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Doherty and issue new one to Rauf of the APC.

Rauf would be returning to the House to serve as a second term lawmaker, having served between 2019 and 2023.

Our Correspondent had reported that the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos, upturned the election of Doherty and declared Rauf as winner.

Doherty not satisfied with the ruling, approached the Court of Appeal.

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.



The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.

At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote and Mr. Samuel Egube.

However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.

Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.

Those confirmed include:
Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada
Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho
Mr. Mosopefoluwa George
Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.

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