₦airaland Forum

Maxymilliano:
This is more of a palace coup with tacit endorsement from the Presidency.

Good riddance to bad rubbish ...

Riele:
Which Son ? .

The dead one ? . I thought his son was dead .

Didn't know he had another child .

Afamed:
You ended up saying nothing

adelaja70:
Na talk Abeg... I can't allow my workers to criticise me openly when they have access to me. I won't tolerate that.... What he did to GEJ can he try it with OBJ?...

AreaFada2:
Gandollar is 70 years old. He will be 73 by 2023. What future again?
He knows he has not much else to lose. His kids and grandkids should be sorted by now.

Fidelismaria:
If this thread makes FP I'll deactivate my account

helinues:
CSO means Cheif Security Officer..

I was wondering which of the CSO not knowing na all this kangaroo groups

Afamed:
But did Kwankwaso seek approval of GEJ before appointing Sanusi years ago?

BeStroNG:
Politics....dirty game

One of the reasons Muhammad Sanusi II was deposed as the Emir of Kano was his frequent public criticism of the government of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, says Special Adviser to the governor, Salihu Yakasai.

Yakasai, who revealed this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, said no one in power could condone such public criticisms.

He said Sanusi, who had easy access to Ganduje, should be having private discussions with the governor on state issues instead of criticising him publicly.

The governor’s spokesman said, “The emir had access to the governor and could have advised him if he wanted to but unfortunately, he only finds podiums and stages as the only means to advise the government which is not right.

“So, you can portray it has political or whatever but the fact remains that no one would allow such disrespect and open criticism when you have access to him.”

Yakasai said, for instance, the emir criticised the Kano Metro proposal publicly when he had access to the governor.

He said another reason Sanusi was deposed was that since the creation of new emirates over nine years ago, he had failed to attend government functions.

The governor’s spokesman said such an act of insubordination was long tolerated.

He said, “For the past 10 months, since the creation of the new emirates by Governor Ganduje, you can count the number of important events organised by the state government including international events which the emir was invited and he never attended.

“I can tell you that the emir did not even attend the free and compulsory basic education programme in the state launched by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. People are free to say whatever they want to say but this is the reason for the dethronement.”

When asked if these reasons were enough to depose a monarch, Yakasai said the reasons adduced were appropriate because they were in contravention of the Emirate Council Law.

Yakasai alleged that even the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, gave four queries to Sanusi, adding that Ganduje deserved commendation for being more lenient.

helinues:
I actually don't really know why some people like adding problems/enemies to the already on ground.

The end of Ganduje heh...

We are watching with Hubble Telescope

The removal of Emir Sanusi represents the incompatibility of the crown and conscience, the consequences of dissent against established norms and the heavy price of holding principles in our north.It also revealed the intolerance and toxicity of the liquor of power.

If Governor Tambuwal has not been re-elected,the relatively mildly outspoken Sultan too could have been sacked.

porka:
What is the meaning of full fact?

Did they say what he did not say?

They picked the ones they want to use out of the epistle he wrote, what is wrong in that?

AtikuNetwork:
Why are you getting agitated? I said that the Punch newspaper that is your source did not present its report based on the full facts. The Tinubu in question has his own newspaper where he published the full report of his statement and I presented that instead. It seems you are mischievously trying to promote a narrative that is based on a your own political position if not you won't be getting angry over nothing.

AtikuNetwork:
What you put up there can easily be taken out of context if one does not have the full facts of what he actually said. Here is the full version that was either deliberately left out by punch or omitted:



https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-finally-tinubu-clears-the-air-on-amotekun/

AtikuNetwork:
The Op's updated version from Punch can be misleading because it does not include the complete text of Tinubu's submission, rather it only removes inflammatory aspect and amplifies them for sentimental reaction purposes. The full text of Tinubu's release is on the nation website. It is longer and more complete than the Punch released versions.

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-finally-tinubu-clears-the-air-on-amotekun/

omoharry:
I think he is stylishly supporting Amotekun but does not want to make his stand on the matter very obvious.

jayfolarin:
Tinubu disappoints me sha. He really isn't coming across as progressive as I had been led to believe.

He was a different guy in nadeco. Now he just wants to be politically correct.

Dissapointing

Righteousness89:
My Brother , A time comes when politics is takes the back seat and Reasoning takes the Front!

Righteousness89:
I don't seem to understand..

Is Asiwaju Talking with both sides of His mouth?

It's Highly dangerous to be in the Middle..

All Progressives Congress stalwart, Bola Tinubu, says the South-West Security Network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’ is a laudable initiative but needs some operational and conceptual modifications or else it will fail.

Tinubu said this in a statement on Wednesday, days after coming under intense criticism for failing to speak on the matter, The PUNCH reports.

The former governor of Lagos State, who is rumoured to be nursing a Presidential ambition, refused to take sides on the matter.

He wrote, “As I understand it, Amotekun is to be another set of eyes and ears to assist the police. As such, it is but the second generation of Neighbourhood Watch expanded to a regional scale. Conceptually, there is nothing wrong with this. It does not appear to insult the constitution.

“However, my position regarding Amotekun is not blind or uncritical; there are several organisational and functional aspects of the proposal that could cause some problems if left unresolved.”

Tinubu said Amotekun should have been fashioned to the peculiarities of each state rather than having a regional structure.

He wrote, “Amotekun should have focused on grassroots local organisation at the state level without a regional command hierarchy. The regional approach may undermine efficiency. There is no compelling logic why the same personnel providing security informational assistance in Ado-Ekiti should be under the same functional and operational leadership as those providing assistance in Lekki or Akure. This will not lead to optimal performance.

“The regional approach has only limited benefit with regard to the procurement and maintenance of vehicles and communications equipment because this wider approach allows for economies of scale.

“The regional approach also helps tackle the growing incidences of interstate criminal activity. Some things need to be corrected before Amotekun becomes operational. If not, it will not live up to expectations. Thus, the current formulation of Amotekun is in need of repair before it takes to the road only to quickly slip into a ditch.”

He criticised the South-West governors and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), for the controversy over the initiative, which is heating the polity.

The APC leader said the governors should have consulted the AGF when the organisation was being formed.

Tinubu, however, criticised Malami for issuing a statement condemning the initiative when he could have simply reached out to them and handled it internally and more amicably.

He added, “The governors state that they consulted regularly with the police and security agencies. This was the right thing to do. However, their failure to include the office of the Attorney-General in these discussions is the fount of the current public uproar. This was an unfortunate omission the governors should regret and seek to remedy. However, the conceptual merits and positive functional aspects of Amotekun should not be tainted by this procedural defect.

“While the Attorney-General is a conscientious public servant, he is also human. Not having been consulted, he was suddenly faced with an unexpected public announcement regarding a matter within his official ambit. He likely feared the failure to consult him meant that federal prerogatives were being encroached. To blame him for this conclusion would be to blame human nature itself. Though his negative reaction was understandable it was also unhelpful.

“The Attorney-General acted hastily in rendering a public statement that was more inaccurate than it should have been. Amotekun was never proposed as a ‘defence’ agency; the Attorney-General erred in using this description. The use of uniforms and brightly coloured vehicles may not be the best ideas but they do not render Amotekun a defence agency or paramilitary group any more than a designated school van carrying uniformed students constitutes a paramilitary deployment.”

He said in the coming days, he would meet with the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), who is also the Chairman, South-West Governors Forum, on how best to implement the Amotekun initiative.

backnbeta:
come out clean! All the story didn't point to any direction...we still don't know where you stand on Amotekeun sir

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has debunked claims that a security outfit launched by South-West governors, Amotekun, is a threat to national unity.

Tinubu said this in a press statement on Wednesday.

The statement reads, “Those claiming that this limited, inoffensive addition to security threatens the Republic have taken themselves upon a madcap excursion.

“Those claiming that the Federal Government seeks to terribly suppress the Southwest have also lost their compass. Those who occupy these two extremes have sunken into the dark recesses of fear and political paranoia that can undo a nation if such sentiments are allowed to gestate.”

The statement continues, “Amotekun. This issue has dominated recent discourse and media headlines. Distilled to its basics, it concerns how best state governments can assist with the safety and security of their residents. This is a matter of serious concern entitled to sober thought. However, it has been turned into a political tug-of-war. Fierce, often unthinking rhetoric, for and against, has crossed the lips of too many Nigerians. More subjective talking than objective thinking has been the fuel of this outburst.

“Question those in favour of Amotekun. Most have but the vaguest notion about it. They know few details yet vigorously attribute to its opponents the most negative intentions. Ask those who oppose Amotekun. They are equally ignorant of its provisions. They oppose the initiative not on its merits but merely because it was proposed by their political opponents or because they don’t see an avenue for personal gain from it.

“While colourful, the rhetoric has been disconcerting. How people have mishandled this matter demonstrates that we still have far to go in perfecting this democracy. Too much energy has been spent distorting this issue instead of seeking a resolution that supports local enhancement of security while keeping the constitution intact. If this becomes the standard for how we handle disagreements then we will obscure Nigeria’s path forward with our own rubbish.

“In this matter, I do not see malign intent in the differences of opinion between the SW Governors as authors of Amotekun and the Attorney-General as the primary law enforcement officer of the Federal Government. Shorn of the overly dramatic language, what lies before us is but a step in the evolution of our federalism. This is an opportunity to more clearly define that federalism; but one cannot attain this better, more functional definition through overblown, emotional language. Objectivity and calmness are required. To a significant degree, the enduring quality of our republic will be established by the sagacity with which we handle disagreements regarding the division of power between federal and state governments. Such disagreements are inevitable. This is not the first. Nor will it be the last. We must devote our energies more toward solving problems rather than amplifying them.

“Seeking to fulfil their mandates by helping protect their people, the governors of the Southwest collectively established a program to buttress existing security mechanisms. Seeking to protect the constitution as best he could, the Attorney-General offered his opinion on what he believed the governors have sought to do. No one can blame either party for seeking to fulfil what they genuinely see as their public duty.

“Until now, I have deliberately maintained a studied silence regarding Amotekun. Many have tried to goad my swift public reaction. Those who have taken this road did so not because they care about Amotekun or even the people it intends to help protect. They did so knowing this had become a delicate and emotional issue for many. These cynics did so with the adversarial hope that, in haste, I might misspeak or misstep in a manner they could twist to their political advantage.

“Such people are possessed of a mercenary aspect that permits them to sacrifice almost anything, even jeopardize the very foundations of our political unity, if they might exact personal gain from the upheaval. In that they know no nobler purpose than their own appetites, we should feel sorry for them. However, we must not allow our sympathies for their barren condition to persuade us that there is worth in their destructive misconduct. They must be left to the consequences of their own devices.

“If truly I am a political leader as I am often described, then I have not the luxury of hasty, ill-conceived utterances. There are those who will use inflamed words to spark the passions of others. This may bring transient applause. But when the cheers fade, we shall only have further descended because their words were never inclined toward resolution and long-term improvement but toward short-term popularity and perpetual confrontation.

“I believe in this nation and its benign prospects. I dearly love its people, all of them. Over the years of our existence, they have suffered much. Yet they still hold forth with heroic patience and an extraordinary optimism born of strong faith. To these people, I owe my best. I shall not treat them cheaply or bandy their emotions like some errant football. The welfare of these good and decent people is my overriding concern.

“Equally, I do not cow to the demands of those who press for me to make a premature statement on an important issue. Again, that is a game devised by those who care more about political cleverness than the quality of governance. I chose to talk when my position has been made ripe by a collection of the facts and a reasonable assessment of those facts.”

Bigii:
Politics aside, Igbos can't be trusted where cash is flowing. Never!




Nigerian politics starts and end in the north. You'll continue to be ruled by the north in thousands years to come.