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Amotekun Cannot Not Be Subsumed Under Police, Yoruba Elders Insist

The Yoruba elders under the aegis of Yoruba World Congress, an umbrella body for Yoruba nationals both at home and abroad, has again reiterated its stance that the plan to place the Western Nigeria Security Outfit, Amotekun, under the control of the Nigeria Police Force will be rejected with full force.

This was contained in a statement on Sunday, titled, ‘Yoruba World Congress supports Akeredolu, Makinde on Amotekun’, and signed by the group’s President General, Prof. Banji Akintoye.

The YWC reinforced the stand of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, that Amotekun should not be subsumed under the control of the NPF.

The statement read in part, “Amotekun, as rightly posited by the governors, is an independent security outfit necessitated by the clear danger of murderous herdsmen internationally accepted as terrorists, heartless bandits and sundry criminals who have turned Yorubaland into killing fields.

“It was also the failure of the existing security architecture to tackle the menace and secure life and property in the South-West region that led to the clamour for Amotekun by the generality of our people.

“It makes no sense, therefore, to put the same Amotekun under an organisation that has proved incapable and inadequate to provide the much-needed security in the first place.

“Putting Amotekun under the Nigeria Police hierarchy is a ploy to weaken it and sabotage the strident clamour of the people of the South-West for peace and security in their homeland.

“It must be noted that the entire South-West rose like one man to demand and support Amotekun and to resist all efforts to truncate its birth.

 “We also call on all Yoruba sons and daughters at home and abroad to stand up in support of Amotekun and speak out against efforts or plans to muffle it.”

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IGP warns against inciting violence ahead of Ondo poll

….Says the Force Remains Committed to protecting the Sanctity of the Ballot

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni has warned politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo States, where gubernatorial elections are scheduled to hold on 19th September, 2020 and 10th October, 2020 respectively, to conduct themselves properly, play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the two States.

This was contained In a statement signed and released today by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba.

The IGP gave the warning having reviewed the Election Security Threat Assessment Reports submitted by the Commissioners of Police from both States in a meeting held Tuesday, 25th August, 2020. The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other indicators: arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing government institutions involved in the electoral processes.

The IGP has therefore ordered the Commissioners of Police in the two States – Edo and Ondo – to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security report. He noted that the Force leadership is evolving customized security architecture to protect the people and ensure hitch-free elections. The IGP however warns politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo that the Force will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone or group, irrespective of status that may want to sabotage the security arrangement being emplaced for the elections.

Meanwhile, the IGP assures Nigerians, particularly the people of Edo and Ondo States that the Force remains committed to protecting the sanctity of the ballot in the country. He reiterates that the Police will be neutral, apolitical and will work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for all in the elections.

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A farmer nabbed by NSCDC for alleged murder in Ogbomosho

A man arrested by Civil Defence for alleged murder in Ogbomosho.

OduduwaNews has gathered that a farmer, Abraham Alamu, has been arrested by the officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command Agro Rangers Squad (Ogbomoso Zone) for allegeddly killing one man identified as Shuaibu Adamu of Elega Village, Ikoyi in Ogbomosho.

This was revealed in a statement signed by the PRO of the Corps, Mr. Oluwole Olusegun.

He stated that the suspect was trailed when his command got a distress call from the citizens of the community on the alleged murder and that they ventured into action immediately. He said his Command later arrested him on Friday in Ogbomoso town after he had escaped since he allegedly murdered one Shuaib Adamu who before he was killed was grazing cattles in the murderer’s farm.

The crime was allegedly committed at Oko Oba, Elega, Orire Local Government Area on 21st of this month.

The State Commandant of NSCDC Mr. Iskilu Akinsanya explained that the arrest was made possible with the help of the public and the Agro Rangers Squad of the command.

He said that the suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command for further investigations.

The items said to have recovered from the suspect include hammer, scissors, saw, nail remover, mosquito net, 3 ATM cards, two ID cards, clothe, bible, purse and toothbrush.

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I jettison my governorship ambition to rebuild Oyo APC – Alao Akala

The erstwhile governor and the Chairman Reconciliatory Committee of All Progressive Congress APC, Oyo State Chapter, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala on Saturday declared that he would not take part in the future Governorship elections in Oyo state, but will ensure a sellable candidate emerge through primary elections in 2023.

Akala said his decision to step aside for the governorship election will make it possible for him to carry out the chairmanship reconciliation task bestowed on him by the late former governor of the state, senator Abiola Ajimobi without fear or favor.

The former governor who spoke during a radio programme monitored by Oyo Echo, in Ibadan, the state capital said a credible and transparent primary elections must be held ahead of 2023 elections.

Akala said the only reason people leave a political party is when they discovered that the leadership of such party cheated them by imposing candidates on them, but said this would be addressed in 2023.

Akala said; “My discussion with the former governor Abiola Ajimobi was much, but on our party, we agreed that since he had been given appointment in Abuja, I should wait behind to reconcile aggrieved members of our party in the state. Some people were aggrieved after the last general elections. Ajimobi knew I was experienced and I could bring them together with my experience. I have spoken with all the blocs in the APC and they are ready to return to the party. I begged some of them. I made sacrifices to some. We are all stakeholders in our party since it is not a company belonging to someone, so we should work in unity.

“People are complaining that I left APC and later return, yes it is true because it is normal to get angry and when they begged you, I have to return to the party. Those complaining are not competent enough, if they are, they should hold their respective areas. They should win their polling unit, wards, and even local government because we are all stakeholders in the party. Everybody should know their worth.

“They don’t need to be afraid if I would still leave the party or not because there is no permanent friends of enemies in politics but we play politics the way it came. I know everything about Oyo politics and I am the only person who understands the game very well, with due respect. I am no more interested in governorship race again in 2023, therefore, I am competent to talk to all the aspirants. All our aspirants are very competent but they should continue to pray for God guidance. I can use my own to encourage our people because I didn’t have money when I became a governor. As we are approaching 2023, it is possible to come and contest election just as some people invited Obasanjo to contest in 1999 because he didn’t have money to contest election at that time.”

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JUST IN: A lady gruesomely murdered by rapists in Akinyele

OduduwaNews has gathered that a lady was gruesomely murdered in Akinyele by some suspected rapists.

You will recall that Sunday Shodipe was arrested in connection to serial killings in Akinyele Local Government and in recent time another victim of rape has been recorded to have been killed by suspected rapists in the same Local Government.

The Baale of Alabata of Akinyele Local Government, Chief Rasaq Ajimoti said the ugly incident occurred on Monday when a middle aged man, called Toheeb Ako and others at large raped one Mary Daramola.

Chief Ajimoti explained that it was a passer-by, who noticed the suspect, Toheeb and his gangs while trying to dump the corpse of Mary in a nearby bush that raised an alarm which resulted in the arrest of Toheeb, who was then taken to Moniya police custody.

Also speaking, Mary’s guardian, Mrs Folakemi Adedeji expressed sadness over the ugly incident and called for justice to serve as a deterrent to rapists in the society.

The Baale of Alabata, Chief Olakanmi Olaniyan, appealed to the youths to be calm since the Nigerian police and other local security agents were already handling the incident.

As at the time of making this report known, the suspect had been taken to the Police Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

All efforts made to ascertain the veracity of the claim made by the Baale of Alabata from the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gbenga Fadeyi on the incident proven abortive.

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Oyo APC stakeholders meet, agree to form a formidable party ahead of 2023

The stakeholders of All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State have met today to agree on several steps and modalities to be followed in order to unite the members of the party ahead of 2023 elections.

In the meeting held today, the Minister of Youth and sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare while speaking to the PRESS said, the purpose of the meeting was to call on aggrieved members of the party to shun personal ambition and place priority on the overall interest of the party.

The Minister advised against exalting small groups over the larger ones as this was against the democratic spirit of the party.

The Minister urged APC in Oyo State to embrace a new and more inclusive approach, avoid fragmentation, and unfair treatment of members. He said only a strong, unified party could win elections, even as the idea of handing the party over to a few individuals could spell doom.

“The crisis experienced by the party was protracted because of factional interests and existing divisions in the state chapter of the party is costing members greatly,” said Dare.

In his own remark, Professor Dibu Ojerinde enjoined all members of the Party members to desist from making malicious statements that could further strengthen the seed of discord in the party.

Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo while speaking said the meeting was called at appropriate time to bring together all stakeholders so as to map out a strategy that could be followed to further strengthen peace and harmony in the party. He Commended the Minister of Youths and Sports Development for convening the meeting at an appropriate time.

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Power Outage: Alado commends Seyi Makinde for restoring light in Ado-Awaye

The Alado of Ado-Awaye land and Paramount Traditional Ruler in Araromi LCDA, HRM Oba Revd. Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye 11, Iludero1, has sent commendation messages to the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, FNSE over the provision of a new step-down transformer as a replacement to the damaged one.

This was contained in a statement signed and sent today to OduduwaNews by the Principal Secretary to Alado of Ado-Awaye Kingdom, Prince Niyi Okunade

It would be recalled that the entire Ado-Awaye community and its surrounding towns have been in total darkness for more than two years as a result of complete damage of the major transformer which was the supplying agent responsible for the provision of light to community, a situation that has crippled the economic life of the people in the community.

In his reactions after the breaking news that revealed Engineer Makinde’s approval of urgent replacement of the damaged transformer for the community, Kabiyesi said “on behalf of the entire people of Ado-Awaye community both home and diaspora, and on behalf of the Araromi LCDA in general, I wish to passionately commend Eng. Oluseyi Makinde- led- Administration for taking this bold step at restoring light back to Ado-Awaye community and Araromi LCDA in general”, the statement concluded.

Oba Folakanmi further stated that, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde with this gesture, has demonstrated a high level of good leadership and a passionate lover of the people.

According to him, “any government whose interest is in making life meaningful to the people would always enjoy peoples’ support and favour of God”, he submitted.

In a similar development, His Royal Majesty Oba Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, equally seized the opportunity to remind His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde on his promise during the electioneering campaigning to transform Ado-Awaye tourist heritage to a global standard in the interest of Ado-Awaye development and for the economic advantage of the state in general.

In his conclusion, he reiterated the community’s support for the administration of Engr. Seyi Makinde in all ways, while he appreciated the duo of Hon. Timothy Ogunleke, Caretaker Chairman, Araromi LCDA, and Hon. Dele Adeola, Hon. Member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency in Oyo State, for their concerted efforts towards this development,” saying they are the genuine sons of Ado-Awaye and true representatives of the people. He finally prayed for God’s protection and wisdom in their further endeavours in life,” the statement concluded.

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