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Ward primaries: PDP to disqualify perpetrators of violence in A’Ibom
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Akwa Ibom Chapter, says it will not tolerate any act of violence or tension during its ongoing party congresses/primaries in the state.
The PDP Chairman for Akwa Ibom, Mr Udo Ekpenyong, handed down the party’s position while addressing officers designated to oversee the conduct of the congress on Thursday in Uyo.
He said that the councillorship primaries was prior to the Local Government Areas congresses that would hold on October 3 in the state.
Ekpenyong reminded the party faithful that the PDP in Akwa Ibom had set for itself, a reputation of conducting peaceful, credible and fair nominations, urging them to sustain the reputation.
“As messengers of the party, we are asking you to ensure that everything you do , conform to this present administration’s overall intention to lead a fair, and people-centric processes of nominations.
“Everything that we have done since the commencement of this process have been transparent, fair and credible. As party Chairman, I will ask that you do everything to maintain this posturing,” Ekpeyong said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Correspondent who went round some of the 368 wards where the congresses were conducted, reports that the process was generally peaceful as most of the wards had already adopted consensus candidates.
Also commenting, Mr Aniekan Bassey, the Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, in Southern Uruan Ward 2, applauded the leadership and members of PDP in the state for peaceful conduct of the primaries.
The speaker used the occasion to donate a parcel of land for the councillorship candidate to build and live among his people.
He said that the nomination form for the election was purchased by members of the community, and therefore placed an obligation on the candidate to touch lives of members of the community once he was voted into office.
“The candidate did not spend any money. He was sponsored by the community, please try and touch lives, especially the women. Set a good example by building in the village.
“Do your best for your people, there is so much in government to go round, so there is no point fighting,” he advised.
The speaker advised the generality of Akwa Ibom youths to eschew violence and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the exercise.
He tasked well meaning members of communities across the state to promptly intervene as he had done on areas where tension might be perceived.
“Like the Southern Uruan Ward 6, I was able to meet the stakeholders and aspirants this morning, we had to come up with a consensus candidate.
“All the grey areas were sorted out and the aspirants unanimously adopted one of them as a sole candidate for this election,” he said.
The primaries which were conducted in line with COVID-19 protocols, ended earlier in some local government areas, depending on when materials arrived in such wards and the method adopted by the people.(NAN)
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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