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Senate Leadership assures Traditional Rulers of constitutional role in governance
By Lateef Taiwo
The Leadership of Senate on Monday assured Traditional Rulers of constitutional role in governance which it said would be effected through Constitution amendment .
Assurance for the traditional rulers on constitutional role in governance , was given by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio when he had in audience , the royal fathers across the 36 States of the federation and the federal capital territory .
Akpabio who gave the assurance in response to request made to that effect by the traditional rulers said roles of the royal fathers in governance , particularly on security matters , are very important .
” Your request for constitutional role in governance is not strange to us and in particular , to me based on my background .
” My late grandfather was a traditional ruler and infact , one of the warrant officers used by the colonial masters for effective implementation of indirect rule .
” During the period , traditional rulers effectively tackled issues of safety and security in their various domains .
” It is my belief and the entire Senate leadership here , that if traditional rulers are constitutionally engaged in governance at the grassroots , the myriad of security challenges facing the country , would be things of the past .
” You traditional fathers are reservoirs of information highly needed at the grassroots . Your journey to us today on the request , would surely not be in vain “, he stressed .
Earlier in his speech on behalf of the traditional rulers , the Etsu of Nupe , Dr Yahaya Abubakar who represented the Chairman of National Traditional Council of Nigeria , the Sultan of Sokoto , Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar , said the constitutional role of traditional rulers was expunged by framers of the 1979 Constitution .
He lamented all efforts made by traditional rulers across the country under the aegis of National Council of Traditional Rulers , to get back the role , had not yielded any fruit.
” The most recent of such efforts , was the one made during the 9th National Assembly which didn’t scale through as a result of failure to get the required votes in the Senate for the demand despite , succeeding in the House of Representatives “, he lamented .
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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