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Former Ogun Local Government Chairman Impeached And Released From Correctional Centre
Former Ogun Local Government Chairman Impeached And Released From Correctional Centre....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wale Adedayo, a former Chairman of the Ijebu East Local Government Area in Ogun State, has been released from the Ibara Correctional Centre in Abeokuta, the state’s capital, after spending nearly 48 hours in custody. His release followed his compliance with the bail conditions set by Magistrate Adejoke Araba.
Adedayo had been brought before Magistrate Adejoke Araba of Magistrate Court 2, Isabo, on Monday, following a petition filed by the Ogun State Government. The government alleged that the former Chairman had disseminated false information about the government and Governor Dapo Abiodun.
In court, Adedayo faced two charges and pleaded not guilty to both counts. The charges against him were as follows:
1. “That you, Hon. Wale Adedayo, on the 27th of August, 2023, at Abeokuta in the Abeokuta Magisterial District, unlawfully published a circular to the public, a letter addressed to the former Governor of Ogun State and Elder Statesman, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, in which you accused the present Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, of hijacking local government funds, knowing that such an allegation was false and likely to cause fear and alarm to the public or disturb the public peace. This act constituted an offense contrary to and punishable under Section 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
2. “That you, Hon. Wale Adedayo, on the same date and place in the aforesaid Magisterial District, unlawfully published a circular to the public, a letter addressed to the former Governor of Ogun State and Elder Statesman, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, in which you accused the present Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, of hijacking Local Government funds (ten percent 10%) of the State Internally Generated Revenue, which the Constitution stipulates should go to the local governments since May 2019. You knew that this allegation was false and likely to injure the reputation of the Governor by exposing him to hatred, contempt, or ridicule or to damage him in the discharge of his office. This act constituted an offense contrary to and punishable under Section 375 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State 2006.”
Adedayo had been impeached by councilors on charges of financial misappropriation and the diversion of council funds, among other allegations leveled against him.
Celebrity barman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has challenged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to provide evidence of projects he has executed in the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Chief Priest made the challenge in a video shared on social media, where he criticised the minister over the state of infrastructure in the region.
The socialite alleged that a bridge had stopped serving its intended purpose following work carried out on it under Umahi’s supervision.
He also accused the minister of promising votes for President Bola Tinubu without demonstrating sufficient development to convince residents of the region to support the President.
Chief Priest questioned what Umahi was relying on to persuade people in the South-East to vote for Tinubu. He also alleged that the minister was positioning his son to succeed Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru.
“Minister of Works, show us project wey you do for your region; our bridge is no longer bridging since you touched it. Let us go,” he said.
The socialite further criticised the alleged plan to position Umahi’s son for the governorship, arguing that political leadership should not be treated as a family affair.
He also questioned the level of development in Ebonyi State and the wider South-East, accusing the minister of failing to address the region’s challenges.
“Pharaoh, let our people go, honorable Minister of Works; Pharaoh, let the people of the Southeast go,” he added.
The Lagos State African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has explained why he would find it difficult to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Rhodes-Vivour made this known during an interview with Nollywood actress and television presenter Biola Adebayo.
The politician said he could not imagine himself joining the ruling party because he disagreed with several policies and actions of the APC-led government.
He argued that becoming a member of the APC would undermine his ability to implement the changes he hopes to bring to Lagos, particularly in the education sector and the management of public funds.
He said: “You are now angry that you don’t say I have to go to a party that has structure. Now join PDP. That has been the journey. That’s why you’ll never hear that Rhodes-Vivour went to APC.
“Everything that I do not like about this government is caused by the APC. If I were to join the APC, everything I intend to achieve for Lagosians, I will not be able to achieve because those monies are being siphoned to other people instead of going to the people of Lagos.
“I need capital. I need capital that will change the calculus and repair the education system. It is not about any big man or any godfather. It is about the people. That’s why I cannot join it.
“It would take a lot for me to join the APC. A lot of people would just not be alive anymore.
“People cannot get better because the thing that allows them to be the people they are, the thing that attracts people to them, is always about the interests of the people.
“Look at this example. I’m not sure if you read this week where they said that N10 billion has been assigned to fight Ebola. You saw that in the news. Later on, we all said Nigeria has no Ebola. Isn’t it great? But have you returned that N10 billion to use for something else? At the same time, you cannot return it, you are going to use it to fight other viruses. What virus?
“Now, Nigeria is not making enough money to pay off its loans, but the President is still writing to send to the Senate and now trying to borrow something billion. They have no plan of paying this money. He does not care how he is going to pay this money.”
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has responded to the backlash he received from social media users over his decision to support President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The veteran actor recently shared videos of himself attending and hosting campaign rallies in different parts of the country in support of Tinubu, who is seeking re-election for another term in office.
His posts triggered reactions from Nigerians, with several social media users criticising him for backing the President.
Reacting to the criticism in a post on his Instagram page, Balogun urged his critics to respect differing opinions and allow people to make their own choices.
The actor also offered prayers for those attacking him, asking God to heal them and return their prayers and curses to them.
He wrote: “Rest! Live and let live. Oluwa wa pelu yin! May God heal you and may all your prayers and curses return to you. God bless Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has explained why he and other Yoruba actors and entertainers are supporting Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
Quadri said his decision to support the President was influenced by his personal experiences and the assistance Tinubu had rendered to members of the entertainment industry over the years.
He noted that Tinubu’s relationship with entertainers predates his presidency, tracing it back to his time as governor of Lagos State.
Speaking during an interview on the African A-List programme, Quadri recalled that Tinubu reportedly paid the medical bills of late Nollywood actor Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, while he was battling an illness.
According to Quadri, the President had consistently provided financial assistance to entertainers in need, making him a familiar figure within the industry.
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