Politics
2023: S’West NNPP leader, Olopoeyan cries out to IGP, DSS over alleged threat to life, says ‘Auxiliary’ is after him
The South West geo-political zone leader of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Adebisi AbdulRasheed Olopoeyan has, again raised the alarm that his life is being threatened by the Alhaji Lamidi Mukaila (Auxiliary) -led Park Management Disciplinary Committee, in Oyo State.
Olopoeyan alleged that his life was being threatened because he dumped the ruling PDP in the State for the NNPP, alleging that the attack is being sponsored by the Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde as a result of love lost between them due to political differences.
He advised Governor Makinde that his plan to pick the Chairman of Park Management System (PMS) Disciplinary Committee, Mukaila Lamidi as running mate in 2023 general elections does not guarantee his victory.
He also raised an alarm over alleged destruction of bill boards belonging to the party and the gubernatorial aspirant of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engineer Popoola Olukayode Joshua popularly known as POJ by members of PMS led by Auxiliary.
Photo of NNPP guber aspirant billboard allegedly destroyed by PMS members
The NNPP leader called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko and Director of Department of State Security Services (SSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi to wade in before the Chairman of PMS Disciplinary Committee, Auxiliary turned the state into the anarchy.
Olopoeyan on Sunday evening made the call to all the security agencies in the state and their headquarters while briefing the press on alleged destruction of the bill board of their party, NNPP and their gubernatorial aspirant in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Olopoeyan, who alleged that the members of the PMS initially are after his life and his supporters, in which petitions have been sent to Police headquarters, Oyo State Command as well as DSS headquarters but nothing tangible was done.
He then appealed to them to treat the petitions as a matter of urgency.
He stressed that recently same people also attacked his house few days ago, shortly after he and his supporters officially joined NNPP from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He alleged that the new development in their political desperation is the destruction of their bill board, noting that, this act can never win election but performance and electorate will determine the victory of any candidate.
The NNPP South west leader queried, if late Ajimobi of blessed memory destroyed PDP and Governor Makinde’s bill boards during the election of 2019, where he came victorious.
He maintained that the electoral act ammendment has rendered thuggery useless in election victory as results will be transmitted electronically, hence, calling on those relying on box snatching to have a rethink.
He said, “Just recently PMS members came to attack my house as a result of dumping PDP for NNPP, we were able to arrest one of them with their identity card, we handed him over to Police, up till this moment nothing was done to tame Auxiliary.
“I have written several petitions that my life is being threatened by Auxiliary, he has never being invited. Is there no more Police or DSS in the state, are they waiting till Auxiliary turn the state into the anarchy.
“For the umpteenth time, I want to appeal to all the security agencies concerned to treat my petitions as a matter of urgency.
“Their new act now is the destruction of our bill board, we have left their party for them, why are they still after us. This shows they have accepted defeat before the elections.
“Governor Makinde is fighting everybody including his deputy. He wanted to replace the deputy with Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary, thinking that thuggery can win elections.
“Electoral act ammendment has rendered thuggery useless in election victory as results will be transmitted electronically, hence, calling on those relying on box snatching to have a rethink.
“Once again, I am using this opportunity to call on IGP, Director of DSS and Oyo state commissioner of Police to caution and tame Auxiliary before he turn peace loving state into anarchy”, the NNPP leader said.
House of Representatives member and Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has fulfilled his pledge to support the welfare of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staff in Oyo State.
In a gesture highlighting his commitment, the lawmaker personally funded the salaries of staff at the APC’s Oke Ado Secretariat in Ibadan, reinforcing his dedication to the smooth operation of the party’s activities in the state.
Representing the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oseni recently visited the secretariat, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their contributions.
As a further commitment to the smooth operation of the party’s activities, the lawmaker generously donated ten million naira (N10,000,000) as an allowance to enhance the secretariat’s functions.
In a statement released Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker extended appreciation to the secretariat staff, whom he described as the backbone of the party’s daily functions.
He lauded their dedication, noting their essential role in advancing the party’s goals.
“Leadership is about service, and service begins with supporting those who make the party function from within,” Oseni remarked.
“I am proud to honour this commitment to our staff, as they play a crucial role in making our political structures work effectively. This is my way of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication”, he added.
Engr. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, has paid tribute to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 61st birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), lauded Folarin’s unwavering commitment to leadership and the well-being of the people.
Highlighting the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial nominee in the 2023 elections for three terms in the Senate, the lawmaker noted that Folarin’s legacy of service continues to be a guiding light for emerging leaders and a source of inspiration for countless individuals across the state.
“Senator Folarin has built an admirable legacy through years of selfless public service, consistently advocating for progress and unity,” remarked Oseni.
Reflecting on Folarin’s role as the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, the lawmaker commended his leadership approach, which has bridged divides, fostered coalitions, and promoted initiatives aimed at stabilising democracy.
“Senator Folarin’s career is an example of visionary leadership,” he added, “and his commitment to public service will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
As Senator Folarin marks this milestone, Oseni extended warm wishes for his continued health and success, expressing hope that his exemplary life of service will keep inspiring positive change across the nation.
In a historic ruling, a Ugandan court on Friday sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison.
This landmark decision, marking the first time a member of the notorious LRA has faced trial for war crimes in a Ugandan court, follows the group’s brutal two-decade insurgency against the Ugandan government.
Kwoyelo, who was convicted in August on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, faced charges including murder, rape, torture, pillaging, abduction, and the destruction of settlements for internally displaced people.
(FILES) Thomas Kwoyelo a commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion blamed for brutal civilian murders during a 20-year war in the north of the country is brought into a courthouse in the northern Ugandan town of Gulu on July 25, 2011. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by MICHELE SIBOLINI / AFP)
Michael Elubu, lead judge of the case at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of Uganda’s High Court, delivered the sentence in the northern city of Gulu, underscoring a rare moment of accountability in the decades-long history of the LRA’s violence.
Judge Elubu stated that Kwoyelo retains the right to appeal both his conviction and sentence within 14 days.
Kwoyelo, who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 12 and later rose to a low-level command position within the organization, denied all charges brought against him.
(FILES) Suspected LRA (Lords Resistance Army) member Thomas Kwoyelo is pictured during a pre-trial session at the High Court in Kampala on Februay 1, 2017. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by GAEL GRILHOT / AFP)
The Lord’s Resistance Army, founded by Joseph Kony in the 1980s, sought to establish a regime based on the Ten Commandments. Under Kony’s leadership, the group unleashed widespread terror across Uganda and neighboring regions, resulting in over 100,000 deaths and the abduction of 60,000 children.
The violence eventually spread to Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Central African Republic.
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