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KOWA party warns Ajimobi not to divert Paris Club Loan.
THE Oyo State chapter of KOWA party has called on Governor Abiola Ajimobi against diversion of the state share of the Paris Club.
The party warned that the governor before it is too late should use the money for the purpose to which is meant for in the payment of salaries and execution of people-oriented projects.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital at a press briefing tagged ‘Before it is too late in Oyo State’, Chairman of the party , Alhaji Olaide Olayiwola said, “this Paris Club money we are expecting, let the civil servant be fully paid with the Paris Club money and wait to see the outcome, they will be happy to work. KOWA party is not in support of suspension of staff salary.
“Before it is too late, the Paris Club share should be used to pay salary and take care of the people.
“This is why we are calling you that before it is too late, the present government promised many things, but the state has come to a worse situation in terms of employment, education, agriculture, we cannot talk about health, have you ever seen a situation where civil servants are not paid. We need to ask why the civil servants are not paid. It is either the present government lacks the power or does not have the people that know about governance”.
Olayiwola stressed that the governor has derailed on his promises, “most of the promises he made are still a mirage”, citing the example of the proposed Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan Circular Road, Five Star Hotel and Model Schools which he said are yet to take off.
Olayiwola then blamed Ajimobi for deliberately denying the people of the state by appointing the new caretaker committee chairmen in the state, adding that the court injunction can only affect the councils in questions and not the whole councils.
He also urged journalists to always strike balance in their reports.
“The caretaker arrangement is not good, the governor is denying the people, the court injunction affects only the councils in controversy and not the entire state, why will the governor appoint caretaker chairmen in all the councils but did not appoint for those where there is issue. That means the governor knows what he is doing by not appointing council chairmen in those ones.
“It is high time the government change its direction. I want to state that these new LG caretaker chairmen arrangement to placate people with appointment as if it is Valentine gifts is not good.
“Tell him that KOWA party and other parties is not in terndem with his policies, the people are not for the projects but the projects are for the people.
“Gentlemen of the press, please don’t take side, it does not worth it, let us tell the government that we don’t like his style.
“We saw Ladoja, Akala exercise books, nothing is in the state, when students are still sitting on the floor. Every year, you see budget of restoration, budget of this and that, but nobody is asking about the last year budget, budget appraisal. We are calling the state governor to tell us how does he spend and what does he takes, recently Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai published his salary, let the governor tell us how much he collects and spends.
The chairman further charged the state government to rehabilitate dying industries in the state.
“We are calling the governor to rehabilitate our moribund industries like exercise battery, Layland and Wire and Cable know as the best, how much will it take the governor to put little money and resuscitate them. We want our government to look at all these avenues, please we want things to be done in that manner”.
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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