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Why Agoro wants INEC to deregister PDP, APC and SDP
AS the defection gale still rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the country, politicians, political analysts and observers of Nigeria political scene have continue to express their divergent views ahead of the 2019 general elections.
No doubt, corruption which has eaten deep into virtually all Nigeria economy also affected political system of the country hence the need for an elder statesman like Dr Olapade Agoro to draw a battle line with the ruling APC, PDP, SDP and the electoral empire, INEC for their roles in the 2019 general elections.
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Undoubtedly, those who are close to the founder of National Action Council, Dr Olapade Agoro knows his struggle and war against corruption dated back from the third republic.
In his latest outburst, titled Corruption, Name, Nail, kill Them All” was to explain why he dragged INEC, PDP and APC to court.
According to former British Prime Minister, David Cameron “if the amount of money stolen from Nigeria in the last 30 years was stolen from the UK, the UK would cease to exist.
“Nigeria plagued with the deadly disease of endemic corruption and retentiously ruled by mentally sick cabal of politicians.
“A nation weighed down by heavy load of moral, social, political and economic corruption that can never be expected to survive beyond the level of poverty ridden third world country.
No! We cannot continue like this.
Hence the need for dragging some of the political rotten eggs to the court of law to be deregistered by INEC and sincerely courting the press to the struggle”, Agoro said.
Dr Olapade Agoro, who is the former Presidential Candidate of the National Action Council, (NAC) disclosed further that the confessions made by former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu that he used to rig for the PDP and that Chief Olu Falae received whooping Sum of N100 million thus coffering him the opportunity to clean political stable of corruption and bad money in politics.
Agoro noted that the efforts of the past and present administrations in the country to reduce corruption in the land proved abortive, he, however urged Nigerians to kick out corrupt politicians with their votes come 2019.
On the Part of the INEC, Dr Agoro noted that the corruption levied against some officials of the commission should not be taken for granted so as to safe guard the country internal democracy.
Dr Olapade Agoro concluded his analysis by totally condemning the vote buying syndrome as witnessed in previous elections was for the advancement of the Nigeria nascent democracy.
Politics
Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
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.
Politics
Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
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.
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Ugandan Court Hands Ex-LRA Commander 40-Year Sentence
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.
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.
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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