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Embattled Seriki Fulani’s Sons Not Behind Insecurity in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, Miyetti Allah Refutes Claim

The Attention of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nig MACBAN Oyo State Chapter has been Drawn to an online publication alleging the sons of Sarkin Fulani of Oyo state (Alhaji Saliu Abdulkadri), Sarkin Samari Fulani of Oyo State, Sarkin Fulani Oyo town( Alhaji Lawal Galadima), Hajia Amina Galadima and former Chairman of MACBAN Ogun state Mumini Ibrahim of sponsoring kidnapping and Banditry in Ibarapa and Oke Ogun area of Oyo State.

This was contained in a statement signed and sent to Oduduwa News by Ibrahim Jiji, State Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter.

The association hereby wishes to dissociate itself from any publication using the name of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State because there is no Faction of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State
The names on the signed press release are not Member of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State according to our records.

The Children of Seriki FULANI OF OYO STATE are Educated and reliable people who have never and can never engage themselves in any criminality because they were born and brought up in Oyo State with good track records
The aforementioned names are known for their good records which Alaafin Oyo Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi verified to confer them with chieftaincy title in their respective domain.

As an Association we have made our investigation and found out that It’s handiwork of Yakubu Bello of Iseyin and Bani Abubakar, a self acclaimed Jowuro Fulani of Oke-Ogun because of chieftaincy title they are looking for from the Alaafin of Oyo which all Fulani leaders moved against because they are Disgruntled elements who are causing Crisis In their Respective Domain.

They have threatened to plan a kidnap in Oyo town to blackmail Sarkin Fulani of Oyo town, Alh lawal Galadima and make sure he is evicted Like Sarkin Fulani Of Oyo state, Because that’s what they told him to his face if he did not support Yakubu Bello as Ardo of Oyo State

It should be noted that, All Fulani leaders and Excos of Miyetti Allah held a meeting with DSS last Saturday in Ibadan on how to help the Oyo State Government in fighting kidnapping and Banditry in Oyo State with Sarkin Fulani Of Oyo state sons in attendance With exception of Bani Abubakar and his cohorts

The Association therefore urges the Oyo State Government and The Alaafin of Oyo to disregard any unwarranted rumour from enemies within because the enemies are spreading the rumours just because of their Selfish Interests

Signed

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30-Year-Old Man Rescued By Osun Police From Mob attack

A 30-year-old man, Wasiu Olasukomi on Friday was rescued by policemen from a mob in Ede, Osun State after he was allegedly caught picking dried human faeces suspected to be for ritual purposes.

It was gathered that the incident which happened on Friday around 10:30 am attracted a crowd after he was caught. He was said to be carrying a bag and putting the dried human faeces in it.

The mob comprising students were angry and attempted to lynch Olasukomi when the police intervened to rescue the suspect.

It was gathered that some students hurled stones on the policemen and their teachers over the intervention of the police.

Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson of the Osun Police Command, confirmed that five people were arrested during the incident for attacking police officers. She said the matter was being investigated. 

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Oyo Govt orders restriction of movement from 6am to 3pm

The statement indicated that movement of persons and goods will be restricted between the hours of 6am and 3pm to enable officials of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) conduct the election without hindrance.

It directed all registered voters in the state to freely participate in the election and remain law abiding.

The statement, signed by Mrs. Adeosun, read: “In furtherance of the quest for a hitch free local government election holding on Saturday, May 22, 2021, His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has ordered the restriction of movements between the hours of 6am and 3pm on the aforementioned date.
“During the period of the restriction, security operatives will stop unauthorised movement of persons and goods in all parts of the state.
“Only persons on essential duties would be exempted from the restriction order.

“The general public is hereby advised to observe the restriction order avoid any form of brushes with security operatives.
“Indigenes and residents of the state are as well enjoined to go about their duties peacefully while they go out to cast their votes in line with prescribed guidelines of OYSIEC.”

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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Dissolves LASU Governing Council, Orders Fresh Process FOR VC’s Appointment

The Governor of Lagos State and the Visitor to the Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, after consideration of the report of the Special Visitation Panel on the appointment of the 9th Vice-Chancellor and by the powers conferred on him by the Lagos State University Law, Cap L69 volume 7, Laws of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended), hereby adopts the recommendations and directs as follows:

(1) The immediate dissolution of the Lagos State University Governing Council and the removal of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council for flagrant violations of the extant laws and regulations of the University guiding the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.

(2) Cancellation of the second failed exercise to appoint the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor as a result of the flagrant contravention of extant laws, breach of due process, failure and total disregard to follow its own laid down criteria guiding the process for the appointment of a 9th Vice-Chancellor as publicly advertised.

(3) In due course, a new Governing Council for the Lagos State University will be constituted. The reconstituted Council shall conduct a new process for the appointment of the 9th Vice-Chancellor.

(4) Members of the Joint Council and the Senate Committee who participated in the two failed exercises of 2020 and 2021 to appoint a 9th Vice-Chancellor are exempted from further participation in the new exercise for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. The Acting Vice-Chancellor and Management of the University are hereby directed to elect new council members from the Senate.

(5) The Registrar and Secretary to Council is to proceed on leave with immediate effect till the end of the process for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, having failed to advise the Joint Council and Senate Committee against taking wrong decisions, which were against the provision of the law during the two failed exercises of 2020 and 2021. An Acting Registrar will superintend over the new exercise. The Acting Vice-Chancellor is to forward to the Governor/Visitor through the Surrogate Council (Special Adviser on Education) the list of all the Deputy Registrars of Lagos State University for the purpose of appointing an Acting Registrar for the University.

(6) The Governor/Visitor following the recommendation of the Special Visitation Panel, shall be setting up a full Visitation Panel for Lagos State University immediately.

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Makinde, Amaechi agree to resolve issues delaying take-off of Ibadan Inland Dry Port

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi met in Ibadan on Friday where they agreed to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IDP).

The governor and the Minister, who also jointly inspected the location of the Dry Port and the Moniya Terminal of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, said that the Dry Port would bring great economic benefits to Nigerians and relieve the Apapa Ports, Lagos of congestion.

While speaking when Amaechi led the delegation including officials of his Ministry and the Nigerian Shippers Council to Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde declared that the State wanted the Dry Port to start operation almost immediately adding that the government would do all that is necessary to ensure the bottlenecks are resolved.

He promised to further reinforce the synergy between the state government and the Federal government over the project.

The governor said that he was aware of most of the issues affecting the take off of the project and gave the commitment that all issues would be amicably resolved.

On Infastructure around the Dry Port corridor, Makinde said that his government had completely reconstructed the Moniya – Iseyin road, which linked the Inland Dry Port (IDP).

He said: “We are thinking of a very solid infrastructure that will ensure that the headache at Apapa in Lagos doesn’t happen here, we will be able to handle it very well and plan ahead in this place; that is the scheme and scope of infrastructure we are thinking about.

“For us, the whole area, the IDP, the rail corridor and the few acquisitions that will be done around that place; we think that should be our new world, a new business district for us.

“If what we are putting in place are not going to fit into the plan of the Inland Dry Port, we can always look at other areas for us to execute the same plan.”

On the plan by the state to have Equity in the project, Makinde stated that it was to smoothen the operations of the Port.
He said: “We feel that irrespective of who is in government, it’s better for the state to play a part in the project.

“So Oyo state is pushing to have 15 per cent equity in the dry port and industrial park, we believe that will help the project in the future.

“We think that model is actually good for the Federal Government and the project promoters as well.

“Because, further down the line, when there are challenges, such challenges can be quickly resolved if the state government is participating in the project.

Makinde assured the Minister of his commitment and that of the state government would do everything to ensure that the IDP project becomes a reality.

The Minister, while speaking during the courtesy visit said that the Federal Government plans to inaugurate the Lagos/Ibadan rail project in June.
Amechi said his visit to Ibadan was to intimate the governor on issues as regards the early commencement of the IDP project.

The Minister, who said Ibadan had been selected for the project before the Buhari administration came into power, said that the present Federal Government wanted to start the project and complete it before the end of its tenure in 2023.

He, however, noted that FG was having issues in securing the 90 hectares of land granted by the state government for the project, saying that only 40 hectares of land have been released.

He said his Ministry had complained to the state government because the preferred bidders needed to do construction design but was impossible because the entire land for the project has not been secured.
He further stated that “part of the regulations is that when state government acquire land and give to FG for IDP project, the state government will provide infrastructure.”

He, therefore, implored the state government; as part of the infastructure, to construct link road that will link the IDP with Ibadan-Oyo road.

On the 15 per cent equity requested by the Oyo state government, the Minister said the government has “to pay money for equity participation in the project.

“If Oyo state want 15 per cent equity in the project, then it has to contribute,” he said.

He, however, clarified that the donation of land for the project and provision of Infrastructure, such as roads and others, cannot be converted to equity.

The Minister posited that construction work on the site would commence once the Federal Executive Council gives approval and the state play its part.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Shippers Council – Mr Hassan Bello was among the entourage of the Minister during the visit.

Signed
Taiwo Adisa
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde
May 21, 2021.

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Akala Condoles Family of Slain Ogbomosho Kid, Demands Justice For Victim

The erstwhile Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has expressed his condolence message to the family of a kid that lost her life in motor accident suspected to be Governor Seyi Makinde’s convoy.

Otunba Alao-Akala, in a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen, commiserated with the good people of Ogbomoso and most especially the family of the young girl whose life was cut short on Thursday.

Recall that Oduduwa News reported yesterday on the accident that claim the life of a kid as was rummoured that it was governor Makinde’s convoy that killed her but Makinde in his response has refuted the claim saying he would unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the kid.

The former Governor described the incident as sad and unfortunate event, saying it is heart breaking seeing the father of the little girl carrying the lifeless body of his once upon a time go lucky, bubbly little girl in tears and anguish.

Akala, however, charged Governor Makinde to ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out on the incident and the findings be made public.

He pointed out that no matter how highly placed the person involved, such individual must be brought to book. He stressed that Governor Makinde must ensure that justice is served accordingly to serve as a deterrent to other reckless drivers.

Akala’s condolenc read in part:

CONDOLENCES

It is with heavy heart that I commiserate with the good people of Ogbomoso and most especially the family of the young, vibrant and energetic young girl that was cut short today.

The sad and unfortunate event is heart rendering seeing the father of the little carrying the lifeless body of his once upon a time go lucky, bubbly little girl in tears and anguish.

I therefore call on Gov. Seyi Makinde to ensure that a thorough investigation is carried out on this incident and the findings made public and that whoever, no matter how highly placed is involved in this dastardly act is brought to book and that Justice is served accordingly to serve as a deterrent to other reckless drivers.

I share in the pains of the poor father and the bitter memory this sad occurrence has left the good people of Ogbomoso with.

I urge you all to please in honour of the faithful departed remain calm and peaceful as you go about your daily activities and in reverence to the people of Ogbomosoland who are worst hit by this sad occurrence Immortalize the memory of the little girl.

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AGF Malami Is Wrong, Prohibition Of Open Grazing Is Constitutional, Adegboruwa, SAN Kicks

The constitutional lawyer, Ebun-Olu Aregboruwa has kicked against claim credited to Attorney General of The Federation, Abubakar Malami SAN.

This The proponents of open grazing support it with the right to freedom of movement granted under section 41 of the Constitution. This section cannot be interpreted to violate other constitutional provisions, especially section 43 that grants the right to private or public property.

You cannot deploy the right to movement of person and cattle to violate the right of another citizen to own property, such as land or farmland, or else you become a trespasser. It is in this regard that I disagree with the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami when he said that the ban on open grazing is unconstitutional. That cannot represent a proper interpretation of the Constitution, with all due respect.

The AGF is a member of the Executive arm of government, under section 5 of the Constitution. The Constitution has not assigned any role to the AGF to make proclamations for the country. To that extent, his comment is ultra vires, being beyond and outside his office as a Minister. The role of interpreting the Constitution is the exclusive preserve of the Courts under the Constitution.

Let the Houses of Assembly of the States that have proscribed open grazing go ahead to make laws to support their declarations. It is only after then that the AGF can approach the court for judicial interpretation.

I urge the Governors to proceed speedily, with the implementation of their lawful and courageous declarations and not be misled, intimidated or distracted by the comments from the federal government.

There is no doubt that we cannot generalize, to say that all “Fulani herdsmen” are guilty of violence and destruction, but we must tackle those criminals who have invaded their ranks, for other purposes other than grazing. Truth is, genuine Fulani herdsmen offer food, dairy, employment and prosperity for the land and this is desirable. The ban on open grazing is therefore necessary to protect the genuine herdsmen and help preserve their vocation from the marauders.

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Our decision on ban of open grazing is irreversible, Akeredolu fires back at Malami

The governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN has responded to a statement credited to Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN where he claimed that the decision of Southwest Governors on ban of open grazing is unconstitutional.

This was contained in a statement signed and released by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as read in part:

“I have just read the press statement credited to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Shehu Malami SAN on the resolution of the Southern Governors Forum to ban open grazing in their respective States. The AGF is quoted to have said that this reasoned decision, among others, is akin to banning all spare parts dealers in the Northern parts of the country and is unconstitutional.

“It is most unfortunate that the AGF is unable to distill issues as expected of a Senior Advocate. Nothing can be more disconcerting. This outburst should, ordinarily, not elicit response from reasonable people who know the distinction between a legitimate business that is not in anyway injurious and a certain predilection for anarchy. Clinging to an anachronistic model of animal husbandry, which is evidently injurious to harmonious relationship between the herders and the farmers as well as the local populace, is wicked and arrogant.

“Comparing this anachronism, which has led to loss of lives, farmlands and property, and engendered untold hardship on the host communities, with buying and selling of auto parts is not only strange. It, annoyingly, betrays a terrible mindset.

“Mr Malami is advised to approach the court to challenge the legality of the Laws of the respective States baning open grazing and decision of the Southern Governor Forum taken in the interest of their people. We shall be most willing to meet him in Court.

“The decision to ban open grazing stays. It will be enforced with vigour”.

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Adeseun Poly Eruwa Refutes Claim of Results’ Falsification, Says Allegation Baseless

The Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa has refuted the report published by an online news media in Oyo State alleging the institution of falsification of results.

This was contained in a statement signed and sent to ODUDUWA NEWS by the Management of the institution as read in part:

“We write in reaction to the above online publication by one Jolaoso, Ayomipo Opeyemi. Ordinarily, we would have opted not to dignify the writ-up with a rejoinder, considering the personality of the writer as evidenced in his inglorious antecedents while in the Part-time service of our Institution. However, to clear the air on the false and propagandist accusations smeared on the name of our Institution whose motto is Excellence with Integrity, we feel compelled to make the following clarifications:
i) Mr. Jolaoso Ayomipo was originally brought in as the Personal Assistant to the former rector, Mr. I. Eyitayo, his uncle.
ii) The former Rector, who brought him to the Institution as a Personal Assistant became tired of his excesses bordering on intransigence, incorrigibility and flagrant disregards for constituted authority, and therefore controversially posted him out to an academic department (Public Administration) as a Coordinator in 2017.
iii) His tenure as coordinator was characterized with moral and financial concerns so much that he was officially directed to refund the sum of Ninety Thousand naira (N90,000.00) to the students’ association account. He declined.
vi. Based on the foregoing, the unfavorable confidential reports received on Josolaso Ayomipo were too grievous to be discountenanced, and as such, his appointment could not be renewed beyond December, 2019. Therefore, he only served the Department between 2017 when he was posted out of Rectory and December 31, 2019.
v. On the allegation of being owed N75,000.00. It should be noted that Jolaoso Ayomipo was not the only one involved as other Part-Time workers in that category are equally being owed.
vi It is impudent, anachronistic and indecorous that Jolaso Ayomipo could publicly own up that students’ scores, which ought to have been turned in for further processing two years ago are still with him. It clearly shows an act of selfishness, wickedness, recklessness and lawlessness. And that is with the intent of stirring up students whose fate would have been hanging in the balance; thereby causing disaffection and destabilization in the system to which peace was just retuning.
vii. In the interest of the affected students, and peace on campus, the Board of Studies, The Institution Highest Academic Body approved other academic means of assessing the students concerned in the said courses.
viii For the past two weeks, the cheque in respect of the claimed N75,000.00 has been lying in the Institution Bursary for him to collect. Despite having been duly communicated over this, he has refused to come to the Institution to pick the cheque. The real intention of Jolaoso Ayomipo Opeyemi to destabilize the system is becoming more and more manifest to the discerning minds. And we are not unaware that he is acting some scripts of certain disgruntled elements within and outside the polytechnic system”.

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LG Election: Oyo Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday

ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that the Government of Oyo State has announced Friday, May 21, 2021, as public holiday.

A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, confirmed that the governor approved the holiday to enable the state conduct a hitch free local government election holding on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

The statement urged every resident of Oyo State to go about their duties peacefully, while coming out en masse to their respective voting areas and participate in the election.

The statement read: “His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has authorised the declaration of Friday, May 21, 2021, as public holiday.

“The declaration of the holiday is to enable residents of the state participate freely in the council elections billed to hold on Saturday May 22, 2021.

“Every indigene and resident of the state is hereby enjoined to go about his or her business peacefully, while trooping out en masse to their respective voting areas and perform the civic responsibility on Saturday.”

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