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Nigerians react as Varsity VC revalidates his APC membership

Recall that during the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always used University VC as returning officer.


Nigerians have reacted over party’s membership revalidation by the Vice-Chancellor of the Ekiti State University, Professor Eddy Olanipekun.

Olanipekun on Friday has displaced his membership card after revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Unit 007 Ward 1, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.


Recall that during the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has always used University VC as returning officer.

Though, the Supreme Court in 2018, had clarified that the civil servants have right to participate in politics.

In 2018 Supreme Court judgement ruled that civil servants could be members of political parties of their choice as provided in the 1999 Constitution.

However, if a civil servant wants to participate in a general election, he or she is mandated to resign from service 30 days prior to the general elections.

See the reactions below:

@Adedayo Emmanuel, “History will never forgive the man, he collide with fayemi to sack over 1000 staffs without having single empathy on them.They will all pay for their attrocities, is just a matter of time”.

@Uche Onyedinma, “As government students, we were taught that one of the characteristics of civil servants is political neutrality. I guess it is no longer so under Buhari. Under Buhari, we have an attorney general called malami (1 of the biggest problems Nigeria has) who was using the state executive council chambers to swear in APC officers. So what more do we need to know that Buhari and apc is about the abuse of all known laws and regulations”.

@Sampson Tony Adebayo, “He has always been an APC member, the only nor partisan vc of eksu in recent time is Dipo Kolawole. Overtime, the appointment of vc has always been a political appointment. May God help us.”

@Ibraheem Akinpelu, “So what will happen if any other party takes over the state, he will decamp or they will look for a new PDP or APGA VC. Things fall apart under the Anti people Congress.”

@Ajayi Sunday Joseph, “And we want our ivory towers to be at par with others in the world, we deceive ourselves too much. Yes, they have the right to vote but not partian politics. Jega brought VC into election supervision so has to help out sanity into the insanity of the system, with this now, no VC is to be trusted with election supervision. They will do the bidding of their paymasters”.

@Sola Adeoti, “Public servant should be non partisan in politics. I don’t think displaying his party membership card in the public domain is right. If he’s appointed as a returning electoral officer in the nearest future this will surely work against him. He will not be accepted by the opposition parties”.

@Bolaji Akanbi, “When election comes,he will be invited by the same APC to be a state returning officer”.

@Tolulope Dayo Aladeyelu, “Imagine ! Very soon he will saddle with the responsibility of INEC returning officer”.

@Dupe Arowolaju, “Revalidation is not a problem. The problem is the fact that he displayed his mediocrity to the whole wide world happily. On what purpose? Dancing to the tunes of his principal? So sorry to mention, This is foolishness of the highest order”.

@Mozez Ogunleye, ”The GENERAL ORDER of the civil service has been abused and this man should be removed with immediate effect. How will a VC be a member of a political party. These guys are just acting as if they don’t even know what they are doing. Nonsense!!!”.

What Supreme Court of Nigeria says about civil servants’ participation in politics?

The argument against civil servants’ participation in politics is already invalidated by constitutional interpretation delivered by the Supreme Court in 2018, stakeholders and lawyers have clarified.

The clarification is coming against the background of alleged involvement of some civil servants in politics, an apparent attack from fellow contestants who are possibly afraid of the strengths and connections of such civil service personnel.

Previous reports have however copiously shown that the civil service regulation which barred civil servants from participating in politics is against constitutional right of this group of Nigerians as guaranteed by the constitution.

The Supreme Court ruling has therefore nullified that public service regulations or any other regulations that purported to take away that constitutional rights.

A January 2018 Supreme Court judgement ruled that civil servants could be members of political parties of their choice as provided for in the 1999 Constitution.

The Supreme Court ruling was part of its clarification of the November 8, 2002 judgement in which it nullified most of the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on registration of new political associations.

The constitution of the country is very clear about this. Only if you are contesting in a general election that you are mandated to resign from service 30 days to the general elections, that is all; and I can serve you with judgements upon judgements of the Supreme Court about this. Even the APC guidelines allow you to contest primaries and go back to your work,” a person affected by the development noted.

This issue came up for consideration in the Supreme Court case of the INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION VS ALHAJI ABDULKADIR BALARABE MUSA, ALHAJI KALLI ALGAZALI & 3 OTHERS. SUIT NO:SC.228/2002.

In that case, the supremacy of the Constitution against any other law or regulations, was upheld. In concurring with the judgement of his learned brother Ayoola, JSC, and in response to the INEC counsel objection to the Civil or public Servant Membership of a political party, Justice M.L. Uwais, CJN, as he than was, stated the following ”

The civil( public) Service rules place some restrictions on public office holders including civil servants, with regard to participation in politics or political activities. For instance the current Federal Government civil (public) Service rules provide in rules 04421 and 04422 as follows :- 04421. No officer shall without express permission of the Government, whether on duty or leave of absence:

(a) hold any office, paid or unpaid, permanent or temporary, in any political organisation

(b) offer himself or nominate anyone else as a candidate for any elective office including membership of a Local Government Council, State or National Assembly

(C) engage in canvassing in support of a political candidates. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to prevent an officer from voting in an election.

Rule 04422. Resignation necessary before seeking elective public office. Howbeit, any officer wishing to engage in partisan political activities or seek elective public office shall resign his appointment forthwith”. Justice Uwais went on to say ” the civil (public)service rules are not legislation per se as provided by the constitution nor subsidiary legislation, as they are not made under any enabling Act or law.

These limitations are emphasised by rule 01001 of the rules which provides in respect of some categories of some public office holders that these rules only apply to the extent that they are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in so far as their conditions of Service and any other law applicable to these officers are concerned”.

His Lordship continue by quoting section 40 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 which provides that every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his interests. In his lucid characteristics, Justice Uwais than concluded that ” the provisions of section 40 of the 1999 constitution are clear. Their import is to allow ” every person” including public office holders and civil servants, the freedom to assemble freely and associate with other persons to form or belong to any political party, or trade union or any association for the protection of his interests.

The section has made no exception and there is no proviso therein limiting its application to civil servants or public officers. Since section 40 of the 1999 constitution has specifically allowed every person the right to assemble and associate with any other persons in order to inter alia form or belong to any political party for the protection of his interests” any law or regulation to the contrary is inconsistent wih the provision of the constitution.

Therefore based on the above case law, civil or public servants are allowed to participate in political activities including belonging to a political party under the provisions of section 40 of the 1999 Constitution.”

Meanwhile, Daily Trust had also reported that lawyers said no law expressly forbids civil servants from participating in politics provided they resign their office 30 days before contesting for an elective position.

The lawyers said the provisions of sections 66 (1); 107 (1) (f); 137 (1) (g); 142(2); 182 and 187(2) of the 1999 Constitution are consistent that an individual in public service must resign their position 30 days to an election for all the various positions such as: Senate, House of Representatives, House of Assembly, Governor and Deputy Governor, President and Vice President.

In his view, Ahmed Raji (SAN) said the Supreme Court had pronounced on the matter that every Nigerian, including civil servants, can associate freely in political parties.

“They can retain their position as candidates but before the election they must resign, that is what the constitution says,” he said.

Also, former Attorney General of Ekiti State, Dayo Akinlaja (SAN) said no law bars civil servants from belonging to political parties and participating in political activities.

“Interestingly enough, when I was Attorney General, I had to give an advice about it that there is no such law,” he said.

“Take for instance that the constitution says that if anybody wants to contest for an election, the person has to resign from office within a given period of time. So that to my mind suggests that the law envisages that the person must have been participating in politics one way or the other while in office. So, it is only when the person now wishes to contest that the law would require him or her to resign,” he added.

Citing Section 222 of the Constitution, Hamid Ajibola Jimoh Esq. said it is the right of every Nigerian, including civil servants, to belong to political parties except those exempted by nature of their work.



source: https://newsflashuk.com/nigerians-react-as-varsity-vc-revalidates-his-apc-membership/

Pictures of repentant BOKO HARAM terrorists

Wounded Nigerian Soldiers

HOW DOES A SANE MIND DEFEND THIS?
Please take time to read this.


Imagine for a minute that you are a trained soldier.

In fact, a Lieutenant.

You have a wife and two kids.

Now, imagine that during the quarterly rotation, you were sent to Bornu to fight insurgence (Boko Haram)

On this fateful day, as you were moving with your platoon.

There was an ambush.

Gun fire ensured.

You shot with all you've got.
You know that you have a slim chance of surviving the attack.

As you were running out of ammo, you called john, your buddy, for fresh supply.

No response.

You glanced and saw John's head split into two halves.
By your left is Barry, his torso turn and one of his arm lying 10 ft away.

With nothing to fight with, you made a run for it and took a deep dive into the abondoned crater while bullets were getting fired at you.

You passed out

When you woke, you saw yourself in the hospital.

The doctor came in.
"Officer, you are awake, we did an emergency surgery"
"We had to amputate you"

We are sorry.

You then asked.

'What of my team mates ?"

"Well, you lost 18 men and 2 survivors", the doctor replied. "You and Barry.

Barry is still in intensive care."

Now, 3 months later, at the defence headquarters.

Your commanding officer, General Gida told you.
"You are back, lieutenant "

" Good news!
We rounded up all the terrorist that attacked your platoon after in another battle confrontation."

They are now in rehabilitation center.

"Can I see them?" you asked

'Sure!'

You got wheeled to the center.

They opened the door.

And yes.

' There they are !'

Across the hall,
Young men in white flowing gowns were eating fried and Jellof rice with multiple chicken parts.
Some were drinking wine.

Laughter filled the air.
Having a ball.

You were told they will soon be taken abroad on scholarship.

Government sponsored.

As you were getting back to the generals office.

Just outisde the defence headquarters gate, you saw the wives of your team, now widowed, as they agitate with high voices and placards.

"We have been abandoned!"
"Pay us our husbands benefits!"
"We are hungry"

Just imagine all that.

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It is the reality of a Nigerian Soldier in the corridor of terrorism.


Cc: Lalasticlala, Seun, Mynd44

Rest in peace

Like seriously, Amaechi get focus.

Thumps up for him

Like seriously, Amaechi get focus.

Thumps up for him

I beg, where's the venue for jollof rice?

e remain small make I talk say na VILLAGE PEOPLE

Says a man with nose like trumpet

Says who?


Should we tell him?

Deserea:
Change your tittle to "ex bbn housemate's car stolen in ekiti" or "nollywood actress in see through gown" and watch it hitting front page like bomb.


Sorry for your lost.

Thanks for the advice.
I will do as u have said.

How much pls

YoonSung81:
Haaaaaa I don't even know what to say, but have hope. You will find it. Some pictures will help too

Amen
God bless you sir.
Have uploaded pictures already

1

Dear fellow comrades!
Have been a regular member for more than a decade. Please kindly assist me to locate my stolen vehicle.
My name is Blessing Adejoro, base in Ado Ekiti. Ekiti State.
On Friday 29th February 2021, around 9:24pm, I ran out of fuel. I tried my best to get fuel that night but to no avail. I decided to leave the car because my house is not far from the scene.
Unfortunately on getting their around 5:41am the following morning, my car was stolen.
Have reported at the nearest police station.

Here is the details of the vehicle below:

Make of vehicle: TOYOTA CAMRY (BIG DADDY)
Plate no: EKY 675 FD
Engine no: 1A24290594
Chassis no: 4T1BE32K53U204604
Colour: WINE
Name: ADEJORO BLESSING OLUWASEUN
Car stolen at: Road 11 Egbewa Ado Ekiti.
Address of car owner: Egbewa Ado Ekiti.
Date stolen: 29/01/2021
Owner phone no: 07033932224.


Please I will appreciate everyone to join me in the search.
Pictures are attached below.

God bless.

Moderators please if this is only thing nairaland will do for me since have joined. Kindly help me push it to front page.


Cc: OAM4J, Mynd44

Again, Court orders reinstatement of another batch of disengaged Ekiti varsity workers

...As affected staff lament their plight

By Segun On Feb 1, 2021



Kehinde Adewole, Ado-Ekiti

An Industrial Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has again, ordered the immediate resinstatement of another batch of staff members of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) who were found to be illegally disengaged by the Management of the University since December 5, 2019.

This time, the ruling given by presiding Jugde of the industrial Court, Honourable Justice K.D Damulak, ordered that 86 non-teaching senior and junior staff members of the Institution be reinstated immediately and their salaries be paid from date of disengaged till date.

It will be recalled that a similar judgment was delivered in the same court on December, 8, 2020, by the same Jugde who ruled in favour of 32 disengaged Technologists of the institution. The court had also held that the disengagement disengagement of the Technologists also unlawful, null and void.

Justice K D Damulak ruled that since the employment of the affected staff members enjoy statutory flavour as entrenched in the University’s regulations,  the disengagement was unlawful and hereby declared null and void.

Tragedy had struck two years ago, when an announcement from the school Management on December 5, 2019, said  1,137 staff members of the University have been disengaged.

The unwholesome development has caused serious setbacks and huge losses for both the affected staff members, their families and the students of the institution, particularly the final year students whose results’ collation process were either stalled or distorted owing to the ugly development.

A statement from the affected staff which paints the pathetic picture of the consequences of the disengagement,  reads in part:….” especially the way and manner this dastardly act affects the lives of many final year students which are unable to graduate due to unjust disengagement of both teaching and non teaching staff in charge of the conducting, marking of examination papers, compilation and computation of  students results.

“Consequent upon this, the inhumane act( the purported disengagement) has destabilized many homes, sent many into their early graves and so on.”

Explaining the ruling further, the statement says: “The recently pronounced judgement by Honourable Justice D K Damulak of Akure Industrial Court has again affirmed the disengagement was a deliberate attempt to witch hunt the affected staff, the judge ordered the institution to reinstate the unlawfully sacked workers with their full benefits and entitlements. According to the rulings by the court, between the claimants; in the senior non teaching categories,  86 ( 42 non teaching senior and 44 junior categories) the claimants and the Governing Council of the institution, Ekiti State University (the 1st and 2nd defendants.”

The Court Order, which was contained in ruling given by Justice Damulak on January 28, 2021, among things include:  That the employment of the claimants with the defendants (Ekiti State University) enjoy statutory flavour,

That the employment of the claimants with the defendants is regulated by the defendants statue, That the defendants did not comply with the provision of the regulations in disengaging the claimants, That the disengagement of the claimants in the manner it was done was unlawful, null and void, and That the claimants are hereby reinstated to their erstwhile positions in the 1st defendant’s etc.

According to the statement, the recent judgment has again affirmed that the disengagement of the innocent workers was unjust and unfair  to all concerned.




source: https://www.thexpressng.com/2021/02/01/again-court-orders-reinstatement-of-another-batch-of-disengaged-ekiti-varsity-workers/

cc: Lalasticlala
OAM4J
Mynd44
r231
Freiburger

The hope of those who lost their job months ago at the Ekiti State University (EKSU) seems come alive again as the National Industrial Court, sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital ordered the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti to reinstate the 86 Non-Academic staff back to their various offices with immediate effect.

The affected workers were those whose appointments were terminated by the institution in 5th of December 2019.

The Court gave the judgement today, Thursday 28th January 2021 during their sitting.

Details later…..


source: https://ekitistandardnews.com/breaking-hope-rises-as-industrial-court-orders-reinstatement-of-86-versity-sacked-non-academic-staff-in-ekiti/

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