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Obi visits Olubadan-designate, harps on Nigeria’s unity

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The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Sunday, urged Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religious or political affiliation to love each other and build united country.

Obi, who gave this advice during his visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said loving each other became imperative as this would help to build a better Nigeria.

He said, “First, I’m here to pay my sincere respect to royalty, to the Olubadan-designate before the installation. I’m here to pay respect for the man I have deep respect for.

“My visit is to congratulate him as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. My visit is about Nigeria, about selfless leadership, leadership that is committed to turning our society around.

“Can we unite and love each other to build a better country? We have no other country except this one. We must all build it together for the benefit of everybody,” he advised.

The former governor of Anambra State explained that Ibadan is very strategic and central to the political, social and economic development of Nigeria.

Obi expressed optimism that Ladoja would bring his wealth of experiences as a former senator, governor and business tycoon to lead Ibadan to a enviable positions.

He said, “Ladoja will bring his wealth of experience to bear as Olubadan. Ibadan is very strategic and central to the development of Nigeria. And as a former senator, governor, business tycoon, he will have all what he needs to succeed. And I will support him as Olubadan for the sake of one Nigeria.

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“Most of the schools in Ibadan, University of Ibadan, for example, were attended by many people from different parts of Nigeria and they are making it in all areas of human endeavors,” he stressed.

Responding, Oba Ladoja said, “I just see my appointment as Olubadan as another opportunity for service. Many people erroneously believe that the throne is for glamour.

“The time of glamour is gone; in contemporary times, it is about service, what you have on the table for the people in society,” he stated.

Obi was accompanied by the 2023 governorship candidate of LP in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as well as Yunusa Tanko among others.

In a related development, a member of House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/ Iwajowa/ Kajola Federal Constituency, Sina Oyedeji and his counterpart from Ibarapa North/Ibarapa Central Federal Constituency, Adebayo Adepoju under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, also visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Ladoja at his private residence, on Sunday.

They explained that the visit became necessary because the former governor who is now the Olubadan is a father to all of them.

The duo, while speaking with newsmen after the visit, said the Olubadan-designate urged them to do well for their people.

They said, “We came here to pay homage to our Baba, the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. He is a big man in Nigeria.

“Like I told him, he is not Olubadan of Ibadanland, he is Olubadan of Nigeria. It is our duty to come and pay homage to him. We can’t wait till after coronation. He (Ladoja) advised us to do well, he told us to make sure that we deliver and do well for our people.

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“He told us to make sure we did not disappoint our people and make sure we deliver. Those are the things that we discussed.”

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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