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Sugar’s Killing: Family Says Arrested Suspects Are Late Lawmakers’ Killers
EIGHT DAYS after the death of Hon Olatoye Temitope Sugar, the lawmaker representing Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency, who was killed by unknown gunmen during the March 9 governorship and House of Assembly elections at Lalupon Area of Lagelu Local Government, Ibadan, the family has alleged that those suspects who are currently in police net are the real killers of the late lawmaker.
Speaking on behalf of the families of late Hon Olatoye Temitope Sugar at a press conference on Sunday, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, the elder brother of slain lawmaker, Hon Olatoye Olajide popularly known as ‘Big Daddy’ maintained that the identity of the Killers were known to him.
Olajide, who claimed he was at the scene where his younger brother was killed said, “I give kudos to the AIG and the Commissioner of Police (CP) at Oyo state presently, because I have seen them doing a good job. Those people that are in their net now are the real killers, so I know them.
” Their leaders are the ones in police net”, he maintained.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Frank Mba, had earlier confirmed the arrest of some suspects, assuring that efforts to apprehend other accomplices were in top gear.
Mba listed those in custody as “Lafisoye Akinmoyede, 54; Alh. Rafiu Adebayo, 68; Taofeek Adebayo a.k.a Ejo, 39, Alh. Rasheed Oladele, 66 and Mutiu Oguntola, 28.
Brother of slain lawmaker also described the audio interview credited to one Mrs Folake who claimed to be his ex – landlady (Hon. Olatoye Temitope’s landlady) and other negative publications trending on the social media as false, mischief and fake news, saying “it is the handiwork of political enemies of late lawmaker who planned his killing just to gain cheap political advantage”.
In his words, ” the family’s attention has been drawn to several negative publications trending on the social media including photographs of the dying Hon. Sugar. We wish to maintain that all the negative impression about late Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar and the family started with the gruesome and horrific photographs published by the management of the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, in collusion with the political enemies of late Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar on the 9th day of March, 2019.
“More particular about these negative impressions is the statement credited to one Mrs Folake stating that late Hon. Hon Sugar was once her tenant. We hereby deny the assertion as same is without evidence and any iota of truth and therefore in the realm of fake news. I therefore call on the general public to disregard same.
” For the avoidance of doubt, late Hon. Sugar all through his stay at Osiele in Abeokuta, Ogun state lived in two different houses that were owned by Landlords and had no tenancy relation whatsoever with the said Folake.
“It has also come to the attention of the family of the defamatory and the maligning reports and publications published by Sahara Reporters (SR) and other online reporters and we have instructed our lawyers to commence the necessary procedural legal process preparatory to seek legal redress.
” It is therefore, pertinent to state that late Hon. Sugar lived a fulfilled and philanthropic life and was through out his life time behind the people, which accounts for the reason why he was loves by the people “, Olatoye Olujide continued.
While urging the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators and sponsors of this dastard and heinous crime are brought to book, he, however urged the general public to disregard same and remained calm.
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US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent’s beleaguered car industry.
“The company has incurred significant losses in recent years,” Ford said in a statement, blaming “the industry shift to electrified vehicles and new competition”.
The move will affect 2,900 jobs in Germany, 800 in the UK and 300 in western Europe by the end of 2027, a Ford spokesman told AFP.
“It is critical to take difficult but decisive action to ensure Ford’s future competitiveness in Europe,” said Dave Johnston, Ford’s European vice-president in the statement.
The company also said it was adjusting the production of its Explorer and Capri models, resulting in reduced hours at its Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025.
Europe’s car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.
Germany’s Volkswagen has been among those hardest hit, announcing in September that it was considering the unprecedented move of closing some factories in Germany.
“The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said at the time.
Ford had already announced in February 2023 that it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, including 2,300 in Germany and 1,300 in Britain.
The company said then it was planning to reduce the number of models developed for Europe, concentrate on the profitable van segment and speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Ford currently has around 28,000 employees in Europe with 15,000 in Germany, according to the company’s works council.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, comprised five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin.
A statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the council was dissolved following reports of procedural violations in appointing the vice-chancellor.
According to the statement, the council had allegedly appointed an unqualified candidate, disregarding due process, which triggered tensions between the university’s Senate and the council.
The Federal Government expressed dismay over the council’s actions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the university’s governing laws in decision-making.
“The council’s disregard for established rules necessitated the government’s intervention to restore order to the 33-year-old institution,” the statement noted.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the dismissal of Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami was accused of suspending the university’s Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures, a move the Federal Ministry of Education had previously directed him to reverse.
Despite the Ministry’s directives, Salami reportedly refused to comply and resorted to issuing threats and abusive remarks towards the Ministry’s officials, including the Permanent Secretary.
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary role of university councils is to ensure the smooth operation of academic activities, strictly adhering to the laws establishing each institution.
Tinubu warned university councils against engaging in actions that could destabilize their institutions, as his administration remains committed to enhancing the nation’s education system.
The Ekiti State Government has reached an agreement with labour leaders in the state, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
Addressing journalists at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, announced that the payment would commence immediately.
She lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of workers despite the state’s limited resources.
“This development demonstrates the governor’s commitment to improving the livelihood of our workers,” Dr. Olomojobi stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the administration to ensure prompt implementation.
In their remarks, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, expressed their appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for fulfilling his promises to workers.
They confirmed that the new minimum wage would apply to all cadres, including employees in ministries, parastatals, agencies, and pensioners.
The Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko, described the implementation as a fair and commendable adjustment.
“This decision reflects the governor’s magnanimity and his dedication to fostering a productive workforce in Ekiti State,” he said.
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