₦airaland Forum

My people at foolishness again. So an arrest of a common criminal is now an insult to Ndigbo and embarrassment to PDP. So if they have not arrested a senator from the North, we should then give our own criminals a chieftaincy title?

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, Thursday, condemned the arrest of a former governor of Abia state, Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji, at the Abuja airport by the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Orji was intercepted at about 10 am this morning and brought to the headquarters of EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, for continuation of his interrogation.

Explaining the reason for the interception, the commission said Orji was arrested over his refusal to abide by the bail conditions given to him by the agency.

A source confirmed to the newspaper that the former governor refused to return his international passport, which was deposited with the body after he used it to travel to Dubai for medical attention last year.

The source said the former governor also declined to turn him himself for further questioning upon return from the Arab country, thereby forcing the antigraft agency to put him on its watch list.

He has been under investigation over alleged misappropriation of state funds worth 55 billion during his tenure as governor of his state.

Reacting in a statement signed by Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem, President General and Comrade Kanice Igwe, Secretary General, the group opined: “The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, the umbrella body of all the youth organisations in the South East geopolitical zone condemns in strongest terms the interception of a sitting Distinguish Senator of the federal Republic of Nigeria representing Abia Central Senatorial zone at the Senate, Distinguished Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international Airport Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

“The interception of the highly respected and revered Igbo Senator whose address is known and public knowledge even to the EFCC who should have extended an invitation to him if need be, is a calculated attempt to gag opposition and ridicule Ndigbo before the public as bad people so as to deny them an opportunity of producing a Nigerian President of Igbo Extraction come 2023.

“If Senator Theodore Orji who have made it public that he is retiring from active politics in 2023 will be so embarrassed and intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, it means that every other opposition member mainly of the Peoples Democratic Party and other Igbo political office holders are in great danger and will be targeted very soon. Opposition Members and Ndigbo have been marked to be dealt with.

“It has never been heard that a sitting Senator from the North was intercepted at the Airport by the EFCC. They have never been intercepted the way they just did to an Igbo highly respected and revered Senator T. A. Orji. What has Ndigbo done to deserve this kind of ill-treatment in a supposed democratic administration?.

“Senator Theodore Orji is a man that has great respect for constituted authorities and has never declined honouring any invitation extended to him from any government agency on any matter. The interception of this great Igbo Leader at the Airport leaves much to desired.

“It is on record that when Senator Theodore Orji held sway as governor of Abia state from 2007 to 2015, he used the security votes and other funds he received judiciously for the security and well-being of Abia citizens who also testified of his good works . Salaries where paid as at when due and the was infrastructural development during his tenure. Youths, women and men were empowered by his administration. The poverty index was reduced to the bearest minimum via his empowerment programmes.

“The petitions against the Distinguish Senator and his family is just the handiwork of political enemies who are intimidated by his political profile and the love the good people of Abia state have for their former governor.

“We call on all Igbo political leaders, businessmen and women, youths, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and all lovers of democracy to rise up against the current clamp down on the opposition and Ndigbo.

“We therefore demand the immediate release of Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Orji and Ogbonna who are currently under EFCC custody to continue with their service to the people and humanity”.

Decide2rise:
The mess buhari has created will take decades to be cleansed and here you're advocating for an old sick thief like Tinubu to replace Buhari. I shake my head for you

Even those their fathers have been in the civil service stealing from right, left and center will still come here looking who is stealing our money.

Bar1941:
Osinbajo is naive and lacks political capability required to steer the mantle of leadership in a country like Nigeria, he will only end up like GEJ trying to satisfy the north. But BAT is a political genius, he understands the game very well and above all, he's a discoverer of brain.

Your talk shows your years.

Fake news from fake source.

For once this American boy is making sense.

Their country their headache.

Bullet01:
An image grab taken from Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television on August 16, 2021, shows Members of Taliban taking control of the presidential palace in Kabul after Afghanistan's president flew out of the country. Source: AFP


The Taliban has renamed Afghanistan the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ after its fighters swept into the capital, Kabul, a bustling metropolis of six million that has turned into a male-dominated city without police or traffic controls.

Aljazeera reports that scores of Afghans ran alongside a US military plane as it taxied on the runway and several clung to the side as the jet took off with Senior US military officials confirming to Aljazeera that the chaos left seven dead, as well as several who fell from the flight.

According to AP, the Taliban, a militant group that ran the country in the late 1990s, have again taken control.

The US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 ousted the insurgents from power, but they never left.

After they blitzed across the country in recent days, the Western-backed government that has run the country for 20 years collapsed.

CNN reports that hundreds of people poured onto the tarmac at Kabul’s international airport, desperately seeking a route out of Afghanistan on Monday after the Taliban’s sudden seizure of power sparked a chaotic Western withdrawal and brought to a crashing end the United States’ two-decade mission in the country.

US President Joe Biden also received a briefing by top security officials on the situation in Afghanistan, the White House said.

“This morning, the President was briefed by his national security team, including the Secretary of Defense and Chairman Milley, on the security situation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and ongoing efforts to safely evacuate American citizens, US Embassy personnel and local staff, SIV (special immigrant visa) applicants and their families, and other vulnerable Afghans,” it said in a statement.

Their country their headache.

yuping:
Seriously the guy up their is a youth then my uncle is a teenager, me I'm a kid why my younger sister is an infant. Yeye dey smell.

But Oyibo people tell you that Harry Kane is 28 years, you believe without asking questions.

SLAP44:
Fulani herdsmen again.

The bus might be dodging a herd of cows driven by one illiterate fellow.

Were you created never to be reasonable?

AprokoGirl:
https://punchng.com/fuel-price-again-fg-rejects-govs-n380-litre-proposal/

Those who make living hating buhari, I hope you will see the most appropriate persons (governors) to direct your anger to.

Biodun556:
If the same pressure we mount federal government is applied to state governors, Nigeria will be better.

You are the true son of your father. Some of us have been saying the same thing, but some people seem to just dwell on the euphoria that come rain come sun, buhari is the only problem they have.

Northernblood3:
Zoo citizens are still rejoicing over a bridge while countries has left them behind.

Just as in those days when people do gather together to watch a new ride that just entered the village.

Umu zoo, come and praise your daddy he just did one of the wonders of earth

All for the sake of freedom of speech.

QUGOQ:
Noisy folks.

When losers mourn, they often sound as if they don't like excitements.

TheRareGem1:
https://dailypost.ng/2021/08/06/presidency-osinbajo-is-nigerias-future-for-2023-support-group/?amp=1

I completely concur. Man is very sound with proven strong character.

And twitter lost how much?

adagba001:
This headline is very misleading and pretty sure it was done on purpose ...

It wouldn't cost anything saying that the Vice President and Minister of Justice proposed to become members of the Armed Forces Council in the proposed Armed forces (act) amendment.

My brother na them. Mischievous crooks.

seunmsg:
Buhari is actually the one to do the road through his Executive order 7. MTN will just provide the finance and get tax credit for it. It is a kind of advance tax payment arrangement. You guys should read now.

They hate to read, rather they thrive in the midst of confusion and hate.

tolue42:
Why must you complain about everything?

That's because good things irritates him.

DefHQ:
http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/02/adamawa-court-jails-youth-two-years-%E2%80%98insulting%E2%80%99-buhari-sgf-mustapha

Stupid headline from a mischief maker. So he was sentenced because he insulted buhari? You couldn't even give a hint of the crime he committed. Rather, you centered your frivolous writing on buhari. If that is the case many Nigerians would have been in jail today, after they insult him every minute, and I am not aware they are being disturbed for that.

Xscape1993:
APC remains worse party in the history of Nigeria.

Indomie child spotted. Your talk shows your years. Else, anyone with full knowledge of PDP atrocious 16 years in the office, will know that the present government is still a learner in all forms of bad and wicked governance.

vicfajeze:
why are u people supporting Abba Kyari?Let the useless idiot face the music the way he treated Evans

So Evans na somebody role model e kwa?

The same Femi Fani Kayode who have been disturbing our ears with preaching on the best way to govern Nigeria.

They always easily get swayed. May be the speech Femi Fani Kayode made the other day has given them the impression that he is with them.

Amuluonyenaego:
If only this man and Mmaduka could come together and work as governor and deputy irrespective of their education and financial background, bet me Anambra (land of milk and honey) will be the best state in the history of Nigeria.

It doesn't work like that my brother. Look at Abia State, the governor and the deputy are both Ph.D holders. In addition to that, the deputy is not just a chartard Accountant, but a fellow chartard Accountant. Yet buhari they accused of not having ordinary waec, is a genius in governance to compare to them.

Buhari is the real deal when it comes to infrastructural development.

IGBOSON1:
You really are pathetic!

You see a clear case of contempt of court, yet all you can do is treat it with levity and show your rotten teeth in smug satisfaction!

The actions of you vile, vindictive creatures proves right those who say your country is nothing but a zoo governed by animals!

The difference between you and i is that, no matter how much i may despise someone, i would still want them to receive a fair and speedy trial when accused of ‘treason’! Or could it be you lot are afraid of what may be revealed and have a watery case that can’t stand the rigours of the defense attorney’s cross-examination!?

You people are too pathetic. You distroy every democratic institutions of governance, went against the rights of others to live by killing police men, soldiers, burning INEC offices, courts, police stations etc. All by the instruction of your supreme leader. Then all of a sudden, you want the same process you destroyed to protect you. Who does that?

you mes with buhari you mes with the wrong guy.

He truly deserves it. Man was in serious form and transferred tactical master class to the Chelsea team.

Even Tinubu they accuse with issues of godfatherism has never subjected any of the leaders he made to this level of inhumane treatment.

This is beautiful. There is no better way of preaching one indivisible Nigeria than appreciating all Nigerians by Nigerians wherever they are. Just as the Lagos State government has showcased here.