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The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye has reacted to a television news story in which a man, named Godspower Osaze Ohamen, claimed that the brainbox of his Toyota Corolla Saloon car got missing within LASTMA premises after his arrest on Thursday, 20th August 2020.

Oduyoye explained that Ohamen failed to produce his Driver’s Licence for identification until he appeared on the television programme to reveal his identity, adding that in the process of arrest, the driver sprinkled a liquid substance on LASTMA men and recited incantations at the officials of the Agency.

He maintained that in a bid to verify the driver’s identity for issuance of a document charging him to Court, the LASTMA officials insisted that Osaze must produce his licence but he declined and opted to release his car keys before leaving the premises.

The General Manager stated that “the vehicle had to be towed into the premises of LASTMA because of Mr. Ohamen’s conduct before the arrest. After the vehicle was lowered from the tow truck, a joint inspection was carried out with our men before he locked his vehicle and delivered the keys in the presence of officers. All these procedures were captured on video by officials of the Agency”.

Speaking further, Oduyoye revealed that the accused showed up at LASTMA on Tuesday, 25th August, 2020, but officers insisted that his driver’s licence must be produced as earlier requested.

“The young man was again asked when he showed at LASTMA five days later to produce his driver’s licence; he simply stepped out and returned some minutes later to raise an alarm that his vehicle’s brainbox had been removed. It is surprising how he gained access into a vehicle that was locked and its keys were with the Agency”, Oduyoye said.

Disclosing that the incident has been reported to the Police, Oduyoye gave an assurance that the result of investigations into the matter will be made available to the public and affirmed that LASTMA will not be deterred from carrying out its mandate despite threats, intimidation or blackmail from some unruly members of the public.

The General Manager urged motorists to report any complaints about the Agency’s personnel through telephone numbers – 08129928503, 08129928490 or 08129928469 and advised members of the public to always obey the traffic laws of Lagos State to avoid the consequences of unruly conduct and possible prosecution.

Akeredolu has called on Nigerian Police Force to call Jegede to order. This was contained in a statement personally signed by Olabode Richard Olatunde
Spokesperson, Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation.

“We have observed with dismay, an ugly trend ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election and wish to alert the good people of Ondo state and relevant security agencies.

Members of the APC and supporters of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, have been subjected to unprovoked attacks from hoodlums loyal to the governorship candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.

Innocent members of the APC who were going about their personal routine were rounded up at Odopetu in Akure by PDP thugs who inflicted bodily harm on them and removed their branded caps and T-shirts bearing the name of Governor Akeredolu and APC logo.

It is gathered that the Eyitayo Jedege thugs have been harrasssing and attacking anyone wearing branded caps and T-shirt bearing the APC logo and Governor Akeredolu‘s name.

We see these mindless and unprovoked attacks as a direct affront on the peaceful resolve of the APC and its candidate, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN.

While no one has a monopoly of violence, Governor Akeredolu is a known man of peace whose respect and value for the lives of the good people of the state is unshaken.

We , therefore, warn the PDP not to take the political maturity of the APC and its candidate, Governor Akeredolu for granted or be misconstrued as a sign of weakness.

We are calling on the security agents to call the PDP to order as the people of the state will no longer tolerate any act of intimidation and harassment from the drowning PDP.

While we are not known for violence, we shall continue to guide our members and supporters to eschew violence and allow the electoral process to fruition. Our confidence to return to office remains unwavering”.

Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the list of nominees as the members of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC.

It will be recalled that on Tuesday, 25th of August, 2020 Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde forwarded the list of nominees as the members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC to Oyo State House of Assembly for approval.

The letter seeking for the approval of the nominees was read last Tuesday, 25th of August, 2020 at the Plenary by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin.

Today, at the Plenary, the nominees were called to present their CVs and other related information that could be traced to their backgrounds for proper scrutiny and the honourable members having perused the information supplied by the nominees thereafter passed resolution to approve the list.

The Speaker of the House while speaking, commends the State governor for taking a bold step in constituting OYSIEC members that will conduct council election in order to bring the dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.