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Photos: Lalupon Indigenes Organises Special Prayer for Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, ‘Lafi’ Over Court Vindication
Amid fun and fare, the indigenes of Lalupon town in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo state on Friday organised a special prayer for the former Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede popularly known as Lafi.
The ex-Oyo lawmaker and council boss, Hon. Lafisoye who was alleged to have involved in the death of the former House of Representatives member, Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar on the 9th March, 2019 during the gubernatorial and State House of Assembly election, was discharged and acquitted by a High Court sitting in Ibadan alongside three others last week Thursday.
But the Imams and Alfas, the youths, traditional rulers, political leaders, and other indigenes of Lalupon organised the prayer at the Lalupon Central mosque, to thank Almighty Allah for vindicating him of the allegation against him and bringing him back to them hale and hearty.
The prayer session was well attended by the traditional rulers in Lagelu Local Government led by the Onilalupon of Lalupon, Oba Munirudeen Arigbabuwo Adekunle Agbejinmi I, the Elejioku of Ejioku, Onile igbon of Ile igbon and other traditional members.
The three elected chairmen in Lagelu Local Government and LCDAs, Hon. Lekan Afuye, Hon. Shina Alabi, Alhaja Mariam Folake Akinmoyede, Hon. Lafisoye’s wife, family members, friends and well wishers also witnessed the event.
The Chief Imam of Lalupon Central mosque, Sheikh Waliyulahi Otegbeye in his sermon explained why it was necessary for all politicians to have the fear of Allah in everything they were doing bearing in mind that one day they will give account of their stewardship.
While thanking Allah for absolving Lafisoye of the allegation levelled against him, Sheikh Waliyulahi described him as a well cultured politician with large heart, who embraces all and can never involved in any do or die politics not to talk of killing a fellow human being.
In his own remarks, the Onilalupon of Lalupon, Oba Munirudeen Arigbabuwo Adekunle said that he decided to stand as surety for Hon Lafisoye when he was admitted to bail in the police custody having convinced that he had no hand in the murder of Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar that he was accused of.
Speaking in the same vein, wife of Hon. Lafisoye, Alhaja Mariam Folake Akinmoyede thanked all the people that stood by the family during the travail of her husband and pray God Almighty to absolve all the people who are in same similar circumstances like her husband before he was vindicated.
While expressing his appreciation to the Lalupon indigenes and others for giving him such a rousy welcome back since 9th March, 2019 the last time he visited his home town, Hon. Lafisoye disclosed that he has decided to step aside from politics for now because he cannot continue to participate in active politics while still mourning the death of his close friend, Hon. Temitope Olatoye Sugar.
He urged every indigenes of Lalupon to let development of the town be paramount in their heart and cooperate with the present administration under Engr Seyi Makinde for a better and peaceful Oyo State.
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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