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Yuletide: Lam Adesina sues for peace, distributes food items, cash to APC members
A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Dapo Lam Adesina, has appealed to members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the state to unite and avoid any kind of rancour between themselves in the spirit of one family.
Suing for peace in the party, he also cautioned them against divisive party devoid of discrimination.
Lam Adesina, who made the appeal on Friday during the distribution of food items, gifts and cash to APC members in Ibadan North East Local Government at Oluyoro Girls Grammar School, Oke – Ofa described the coming of former Governor Alao Akala and other top political juggernauts into the APC as a good development for democracy which he said has expanded the political space.
While assuring that more opposition members are still coming, the former commissioner said, “this is just a message to the opposition to know that 2019 won’t be easy, let them also be ready for a good fight.We are going to retain our seats by the special grace of God and win more seats”.
Meanwhile, the son of the late ex -governor of Oyo State, Lam Adesina has provided food items such as rice, vegetable oil, turkey and a donation of N3 million cash to the party members for the Christmas celebrations. An undisclosed amount of money, food items and other gifts were packaged for the leaders, local and ward executives in the council.
According to him, ” this is not the first time, if you notice since I came on board , in 2015 we started with about N1.5m and in 2016 we jumped to N2.5m and in 2017 we are giving out N3m to them for every festive period.
“Its just our own little way to appreciate the support that they have given us in the past and to make sure that they also belief in the system”.
Thanking the APC members and his constituents for their inflicting support, the lawmaker maintained that no electoral promise made during the campaigns by him would go unfulfilled, just as he remained committed to fulfilling all pledges.
Addressing the party members, one of the respected APC leaders in Oyo State, Chief Ayo Eniade who was overwhelmed with the various projects executed by the lawmaker, publicly declared that the leaders were satisfied with his programmes.
The APC chieftain added that they were happy with the performance of Dapo Lam Adesina in bringing the dividends of democracy to the constituency.
“Dapo is replicating the exemplary leadership embedded in his late father”, said Eniade.
He, however urged them to continually support him in his future political endeavour. The lawmaker is expected to replicate such gesture in Ibadan South East Local Government today.
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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