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Land Grabbers Halt Work On Kwara Polytechnic’s Lecture Theatre
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Contrary to the ruling of a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, suspected land grabbers have used the instrumentality of some law enforcement agents to forcefully halt the ongoing construction of a 200-capacity lecture hall at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
The land grabbers and some policemen, it was gathered, stormed the State’s premier institution’s permanent campus last Thursday to stop further work on the project being undertaken by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund ( TETFund), allegedly on the order of an Area court judge.
The Area Court judge, it was learnt, issued a stop work order on the project, contrary to the position of the state High Court.
It was gathered that the policemen that carried out the operation also whisked away three security officers of the polytechnic, namely, Alhaji Abdullahi Ajia, Dauda 0laiya and Abdulrahman Kamaldeen, and were subsequently remanded at the Ilorin Custodial Centre, Oke- Kura for no just cause.
The State High Court sitting in Ilorin and presided over by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Abiodun Adebara, had in a ruling on the encroached Polytechnic land on June 5, 2023 upheld the objection of the institution to the claim of ownership of the land by some people.
It was further gathered that the management of the polytechnic would soon send a petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC) over the unacceptable conduct of the Area Court Judge involved in the matter and his disrespect for the injunction of the State High Court.
It would be recalled that the management of the polytechnic has been having a running battle with land grabbers who have illegally taken over a large chunk of the institution’s land.
While the management on Monday placed advertorial in some print and electronic media, issuing ultimatum to those who have encroached the institution’s land to vacate within seven days after the date of publication, the alumni of the institution also addressed a news conference on Wednesday, vowing to use all legal means to recover the encroached land.
The alumni association under the leadership of Engr Abu Salami, however, called on the state government to assist the institution in recovering its vast land from those who have encroached on it in order to allow for the development and growth of the state’s oldest tertiary institution.
And in response to the polytechnic’s alumni’s distress call, the state government through the chief press secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Rafiu Ajakaye, at a media parley in Ilorin last Thursday, asked the management of the institution to use all legal means to recover the encroached land.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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