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Ondo Political Crises: President Tinubu Meets Critical Stakeholders in Abuja

Following the crisis rocking Ondo state on account of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s long absence from office, President Bola Tinubu had one of his longest days in office, Friday, as he spent hours in the office meeting with stakeholders from the state.

According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu chaired a protracted meeting at the State House, Abuja, trying to resolve the political crisis that is threatening to grind the state to a halt.

The meeting, according to Onanuga (on his X handle), began around 5p.m. after the President had held several other meetings. And at about 10p.m. when State House staffers had thought that he should have retired home, Tinubu was reported to have started another round of talks with the Ondo stakeholders.

Recall that the state has been a hotbed of political uncertainty in the past months as Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, had been away in Germany undergoing medical treatment for leukemia. And when he returned to the country in the first week of September after a three-month medical leave, he headed to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and not Akure, the capital and seat of the Government of Ondo State.
But recently, there has been a groundswell of opposition to the Governor’s continued stay in Ibadan, with some asking him to transfer power to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
In his absence too, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa hasn’t been quite lucky as he is facing an impeachment process initiated by Ondo lawmakers over allegations of gross misconduct.
The meeting at the Presidential Villa was sequel to  pleas from Ondo State Elders and Leaders of Thought, urging President Tinubu to urgently intervene in the constitutional crisis in the state and avert the looming breakdown of law and order.
They had also called on the state and national leaderships of the governing party, the All Progressives Congress,APC, to provide the required guide to those in government and ensure discipline in their camp.
President Tinubu had earlier ordered the police to withdraw from the premises of the Ondo State Assembly in Akure which they had occupied.
Those in attendance included Senators in the 10th Senate/House of Representatives Members, including the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim.
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Kano Assembly passes bill to establish state security outfit

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned security outfit, granting it the authority to bear arms, prevent crimes, and make arrests across the state.

The passage of the bill followed extensive deliberations, particularly on a controversial clause that prohibits members of political parties from heading the security agency.

Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Husaini Dala, emphasized that the legislative body conducted a thorough review of the bill to ensure it serves the best interests of all sectors in the state.

He further explained that the law mandates that the leadership of the security outfit be entrusted to a non-partisan indigene of the state.

According to Dala, the new law aims to enhance security operations in Kano, with security personnel empowered to “bear arms, make arrests, prevent crimes, and apprehend offenders.

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Edo Govt suspends Attorney-General, LG Commission chairman

Edo State Government has suspended its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani.

The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Musa Ikhilor, made this announcement in a statement in Benin on Thursday morning.

Ikhilor said the two state top officials were suspended over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.

The SSG stated that the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.

“The suspension is with immediate effect. Consequently, the governor has ordered the setting up of an Investigative Committee to investigate the allegations levelled against them and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.

“The suspension of Osagie and Lawani became necessary to enable the Government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them.

“The suspension is pending the conclusion of the investigation,” he said.

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PDP BoT endorses Ude-Okoye as national secretary

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, on Wednesday affirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary.

The decision of the Board was made public by the BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara at the ongoing 80th session in Abuja.

Wabara said the BoT affirmed Ude-Okoye after the trustees thoroughly reviewed documents provided by both aggrieved parties.

Ude-Okoye was PDP’s former National Youth Leader before he was adopted by the party’s South-East Caucus to replace Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary.

Recall that on January 31, PDP governors, led by Bala Mohammed of Bauchi endorsed the Court of Appeal judgment which affirmed Ude-Okoye as National Secretary and urged the National Working Committee, NWC, to implement it.

The PDP Governors Forum also distanced its members from Anyanwu and confirmed Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary during a meeting in Asaba, Delta State

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