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Party Chieftain blames Kwara APC crisis on political jobbers
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state, Alhaji Omar Aiyelabegan, has attributed the ongoing crisis in the state to the
handiwork of political jobbers.
Aiyelabegan added that some recycled politicians desperately in need of appointment are also causing the disaffection in the party.
The politician, who spoke on Monday with journalists in Ilorin, the state capital,
urged the combatants in the crisis to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign.
He said: “You are all aware that there is brewing a heavy crisis in APC in
Kwara state. We don’t want that type of crisis to continue. The crisis
is being perpetuated by political job seekers and people who want to
benefit out of the current unpleasant situation. That is why we want
to put the record straight.
“Many people who have held different positions in the past want to be
recycled, because they have not been picked that is why they are causing the crisis in the ruling APC in the state.
“However, I don’t want to blame them. They are used to that style because majority of them one way of the other have been part and parcel of the previous administrations which held dominion for more than 40 years. How do you compare a government that has spent barely two years with another that stayed there for 40 years. Those fanning
the crisis want to continue to be relevant as they used to be. They want the status quo to continue that is why some of them are shouting.
“Others are ignorantly following them to disturb the peaceful coexistence of the state. What we need from government now is not politics. We need governance and good governance begins from doing
things in your manifesto you promised the people. But when there is crisis, the government will take time to manage crisis rather than solving the need of the people. We don’t want that in Kwara state. We are tired of this. That is why we made the change. I want people to
know and understand that power belongs to Almighty God.
“You will all agree with me that since the inception of the current APC administration in the state under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq very many people including myself initially felt that he was too slow to take action.
“But we should appreciate the fact that individuals have their own styles of doing things. Along the line, you will recall that before his 100 days in office he still maintained the leadership of the civil
service he inherited in the last administration. So we could not see
any achievement concretely that could meet our expectations within the
100 days.”
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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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