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Adamawa 2023: I Won’t Contest Binani’s Victory At Supreme Court, Ribadu Declares
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State and former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, has said he won’t challenge the victory of Aisha Binani at the Supreme Court.
Mr Ribadu came second in the primaries but challenged Mrs Binani’s victory over alleged vote buying, illegal delegate list, and over voting during the primary conducted on May 27.
Mr Ribadu, in a letter dated December 2, and addressed to the acting chairman of APC in Adamawa State, said even though he had reservations about the appeal court ruling, he has no intention of dragging the case any further.
He said, “As you are aware, the Court of Appeal had given its judgment on the dispute arising from our governorship primaries, which went against the prayers we made in the suit I instituted.
“Since then, I have been in consultation with my family, political associates, and party leaders at different levels on the next step.
“In addition, I have reflected deeply on my mission in politics, especially my aspiration for Adamawa governorship.
“My motivation in aspiring to govern the state is for an opportunity to serve my dear state as my contribution for a more purposeful future for the state. It was a project started at the instance of well-meaning friends and associates who prodded me with the believe that I have the experience and wherewithal that could be of tremendous help to leapfrog the development of our state.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank those well-wishers and my teeming supporters who sacrificed a lot and offered unflinching support for the tremendous goodwill and immense support I received from them over the years.
“This is my second attempt to pick the ticket of our party. In 2019 I offered myself but missed the opportunity to become the candidate of my party. It is however on record that to show good spirit of sportsmanship and protect the interest of my party, the APC, I buried the hatchet to work for the person who picked the ticket and supported him to the end, in spite of opposition against that stance from some of my supporters.
“I decided to give it another shot this time around, driven by the same motive. At the end of the governorship primaries, held on May 26, 2022, our agents reported clear cases of breach of law and irregularities. This fact was confirmed by the reports of the police, INEC and the appeal committee of the party, but no internal redress came forth.
“It was for this reason that we approached the court to seek justice. The Federal High Court agreed with us, but it decided to declare that the party had no candidate, which was not what we prayed for. In its judgment, the Court of Appeal, however, reinstated the candidate declared winner of the primaries. We disagree with the judgment but I have no intention of dragging this any further.
“I have decided to allow the status quo remain for the larger interest of the party and its unity.
“As a true party man, I call on all my supporters to not despair but to remain faithful to our party. We should not let any setback affect our enthusiasm and support for our great party. I call on all my supporters to support all our candidates.
“I also specifically express my deep appreciation to the state leadership of the party under your leadership for the support and encouragement, and urge you all to remain steadfast in the service of our party.
“Accept my best wishes and respect.”
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Otti appoints CMDs for Govt Hospitals, Abia Poly Rector, others
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has approved the appointments of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for government owned hospitals in the state members of the governing councils of state-owned institutions.
The Governor made the appointment in a statement signed by Kazie Uko, his Chief Press Secretary, on Monday.
The appointees are Kalu U. Kalu Executive Secretary, Primary Healthcare, Chimezie Okwuonu – CMD, Specialist/Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia, Prof Ijeoma Nduka, CMD, ABSUTH, N.O.E. Kamanu – CMD, General Hospital, Aba, Odochi Azubuike – CEO, Health Management Board, Agbonma Ukaobasi – SSA, Ease of Doing Business and Mrs Victoria Onwubiko the MD/CEO, ABSSAA.
Others are Lydia E. Onuoha, Chairman, ASUBEB, Eno J. Eze Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Kachy Etolue, Special Adviser, Energy, Dr Ngozi Azodoh, Special Adviser, Health, Nkolika Cleopatra Ubani, SSA Legal.
Otti also appointed the members of the governing council for Abia State Polytechnic Aba, with Stanley Egege as the chairman while Okoro, Christopher Kalu is the Rector.
Other members of the Governing Council are Uchechukwu Job Iweha, Rose Mbara Nelson, Mrs Lawrencia Onyemachi
Members of governing Council of Abia State College of Education (Technical) Arochukwu were also appointed by Governor Alex Otti, with Prof. Mba O. Okoronkwo as the chairman while Prof Solomon Umeham, Nduka O. Elendu and Mazi Obasi Lawson are to serve as members.
In the same vein, Governor Otti appointed the members of Abians in Diaspora Commission, with Alwell Okey Agbara as the chairman while Leonard Ibeka, Rev Annie Onwuchekwa, Bob Ibeneme and Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe are to serve as members of the commission.
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Lagos teacher arraigned for alleged defilement of 3-year-old pupil
A 48-year-old teacher at a private school in Lagos, Tolulope Adeyemi has been arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged indecent sexual assault of her three-year-old pupil.
The state police command arraigned Adeyemi who resides at 23, Salisu Lawal Mobil Road, Ilaje- Ajah, Lagos, before the court for indecent sexual assault. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem told the court that the offence was committed on Sept. 22, 2023, at a private school in Mobil Road, Ajah, Lagos.
The prosecutor said the victim, a three-year-old girl was assaulted by her teacher. According to him, the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Osunsanmi adjourned the case until April 22 for legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
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Delta killing: Army warns community says No hiding place for their killers
The Nigerian Army has warned the Okuama community in Delta state, to “be ready to face the full wrath of the law”.
This follows the killing of soldiers who were on “a peaceful and mediatory mission”, following a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities.
In a statement signed by Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director Army Public Relations, the Army flayed the community for resorting to propaganda instead of fishing out the culprits.
It read: “The unfortunate killing of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army (NA), while on a peaceful and mediatory mission, after a reported case of communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Ughelli South and Bomadi LGAs of Delta State respectively is not only despicable but should be unreservedly condemned by all.
“These were troops committed to peace and security of lives and property of citizens and non-citizens alike in the Niger Delta Region, murdered in cold blood by an armed youth gang of Okuama Community, in the most gruesome, heartless and cruel manner and went ahead to sacrilegiously debase their remains by ripping out their hearts by the very people they were there to protect.
“Regrettably, the community complicit in this dastardly act has resorted to media propaganda and shenanigans, rather than engage in a positive effort to fish out the perpetrators of this heinous crime. This again is a clear indication that the murder of the troops was a communally orchestrated attack against legitimate forces.
“The falsehood being peddled by these criminals and their cohorts to whip up sentiments and sway the public to coverup, endorse or support the outrageous criminal acts of their armed youth gang should be disregarded in its entirety, it is only a ridiculous attempt at justifying their crime, rather than turn in themselves to security agencies. There is no amount of propaganda that would arm-twist the narrative, they are complicit and must be ready to face the wrath of the law.
“While law-abiding citizens are assured that there will be no reprisal on the part of the troops, we enjoin all to go about their normal activities, even as ongoing efforts are scaled up to positively identify and isolate the criminals to account for their atrocious deeds.
“The Chief of Army of Staff, Lt Gen Toareed Lagbaja, while commiserating with the families of the officers and soldiers who lost their lives, has directed that no stone should be left unturned until the perpetrators of this gruesome acts are apprehended to face the full wrath of the law. Troops are determined to get to these criminals, there is certainly no hiding place for them.”
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