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Rep Member Tasks FG NASS on Entitlements of Ex-Lawmakers.
From Lateef Taiwo
A lawmaker representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayalsa state in the House of Representatives, Hon Agbedi Frederick has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure immediate release of all entitlements accrue able to members of the 3rd Republic Parliament.
The federal lawmaker equally called on the Leadership of the National Assembly most especially those from the House of Representatives to make the entitlements of the old lawmakers, who served the country 30years but was truncated by the military intervention.
Hon Agbedi who made the call yesterday while being conferred with an award of “Democratic Icon’ by the old parliamentarians at National Assembly Complex, Abuja further used the opportunity to commend the leadership of the Forum for the award on him.
“we urged the National Assembly to do the needful by ensuring that they released all the entitlements acruable to 3rd Assembly lawmakers”. He emphasized.
Hon Agbedi also reiterated his readiness and willingness to continually do his best for the old lawmakers as well as the people and the country in general, while thanking God for his grace to forge ahead despite challenges.
Speaking on behalf the group, Hon.Basil Okafor explained that in their time as lawmakers there was nothing like rigging and thougery while commending their only serving lawmaker who has consistently won elections to represent his people in Bayelsa state from 1999 to date in the Green Chembers.
The group used the opportunity to thank Hon Agbedi for various spport to members no matter the tribes and gender.
It was gathered that the 3rd Republic member are the oldest Association of lawmakers in the country since 1999 even as they solicited assistance to face challenges of old age.
The Forum informed that they travelled from their different states across the nation for the purpose of honoring one of them, Hon Fredrick Agbedi whom they informed had been of immense support to them.
On her speech, the only female lawmakers who was among the Forum, Hon. Hajia Wamba revealed that initially the group had membership strength of 593 adding that because of death arising from old age and other unforeseen circumstances, the are having 200 members who are alive.
Hajia Amina Wamba who also complaint of hill health during the visit said she had to knell down and beg the leadership of the parliament then to grant her request of creating Ministry of women affairs.
She described her experience while serving back then at the parliament as rewarding lamenting that it was military intervention in 1992 that cut short their dreams.
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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