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afam4eva: It's a serious offence but it's not as bad as chasing non-indigenes out of the state like Fashola has been doing.

Really??

OkwaIfugo: People should not take laws into their hands. Let him be handled by the proper Authorities.
Ndewo.

I wonder when The Police started handing over criminals to students??

Going through the posts, I can only shake my head and say:

JUNGLE JUSTICE HAS BEEN ENGRAVED IN THE DNAs OF ALL TYPICAL NIGERIANS....

This Space is Not for Sale - BEWARE

ONDO GUBER POLL: INEC is a fortress for criminals – Oke


On November 9, 2012 · In Politics

3:21 am
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BY DAPO AKINREFON
WITH the October 20 governorship election in Ondo State come and gone, winners have been counting their blessings while the losers are sulking over their defeat.

But having emerged second position at the poll, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Chief Olusola Oke is not pleased with the conduct and eventual outcome of the elections.


In this interview, he berated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the alleged irregularities. He bares his mind on this and other sundry issues. Excerpts:


What is your assessment of the October 20 elections in Ondo State?

For those of us who are major stakeholders in the Nigerian project, we had high hopes towards the October 20 elections in Ondo State, of showcasing credible elections. Particularly, I was amazed at the outcome of the elections because we demonstrated that rather than improving the electoral process, it is retrogressing.

Elections were marred by severe irregularities, non-compliance, wide spread manipulations, corrupt practices and alleged perversion by INEC, collaborating with the ruling party in Ondo State.

Such that the outcome of that election cannot be said to reflect the desire of the people of Ondo state for the change. If an election was marred by corrupt practices, irregularities, non-compliance, pervasion, distortions, it can certainly not be free and fair elections.

You chided INEC earlier, but how would you rate the performance of INEC and security elections during the poll?

The INEC office in Ondo state is an embodiment of criminality.

Why?

They perverted every process known to the elections, all the documents were distorted, and ballot papers were released before the due time for the elections. Very known Labour Party members were recruited as officiating officers.

INEC documents were distorted to give advantage to the ruling party; elections were deliberately delayed in the strongholds of opposition parties. The election was everything but free and fair. Majority of INEC personnel were compromised.

What was your initial reaction when you heard that some members of your party congratulated and even visited Governor Olusegun Mimiko?

For our leaders in Abuja who congratulated him, I took it that they were not at breast of the facts in Ondo state. So, they gave their congratulation as sportsmen and women oblivious of the level of pervasion that characterized the election in Ondo state.

So, I grudge them not; but there were individuals who ought to know, notwithstanding the pervasion that congratulated him just to curry favour from him, those are the ones that are condemned.

It is normal for the president, who is the father of Nigeria and a member of the PDP, to congratulate the winner and to encourage the loser. It is abnormal for members of the party in the state or around the state who were aware of the distortions and pervasion that characterized the election because of their expectation of crumbs from the master’s table to summersault to them. Those are the ones I berate.

But how do you feel with reports that some members of your party worked against you during the election?

Actually, I think they worked against the party and not against me because I have nothing personal about the election.

But you are the candidate.

I was nominated candidate of the party and I was going to give victory to the party. For the many offices that were available, I could only occupy one. So, it was not a case of really working against me. But I felt very sad that some members of the party worked against the party, it can be saddening.

Will you be heading to the tribunal to challenge the outcome of the election?

If you remember, less than 24 hours after the release of the results, the state chapter in Ondo state rejected the outcome.

The party also disclosed that it was going to study the results and the reports from the various units. At the moment, the various committees of the party are studying the results and there are startling revelations of irregularities.

I contested this election not as an independent candidate but as a product of a political party. My responsibility is to furnish the party with preliminary reports and final reports of what happened during the elections, and to be guided by their own position on what next to do notwithstanding the fact that the Electoral Act allows me as a candidate to redress and allows me and the party to redress. I have already forwarded a preliminary report to the party in Abuja and would wish to be guided by their own position before I decide what to do.

The mood of the entire leadership of the party in Ondo state is not to allow this monumental injustice to go un-redressed. I have to engage myself in very wide consultations to ensure that whatever I do at the end of the day is not totally inconsistent with the good decision of the party. I am bound by lawful directive and I am at liberty to ignore unlawful directive.

What are your hopes and aspiration from the judiciary?

As a senior counsel, it will be wrong of me to say that I have no faith in the judiciary. I have faith in the judiciary, there are bad eggs no doubt but there are still officers of hope. I will wait until the tribunal is constituted and then perhaps pass an opinion. I have faith in the judiciary notwithstanding there are bad eggs.

But what gives you the conviction that you will win at the tribunal?

I don’t have to be convinced that I will win but I am made to know that I have a good case and of course, I hold the responsibility to expose to the Nigerian public the malaise inflicted on the electoral process. So, going to the tribunal is not to win at all cost but to win deservedly and to expose the malaise that has characterized the election.

How would you place the role of former president Olusegun Obasanjo in your campaign and is it true that he actually advised against litigation?

I am greatly indebted to Baba Obasanjo. He was the first leader of this party to believe in us and to believe that the PDP in Ondo state is still very virile and capable of contesting and winning an election. He not only personally attended the Unity Rally, he also encouraged us by way of admonition but materially, he assisted us. So, I remain indebted to him.

As to what was credited to him as his position, it was an organized publication. I was at the meeting where he spoke and he never counseled against going to the tribunal.

What he said was that we should study the facts and that if we have no strong facts, we should not bother but then no injustice should be allowed to go un-redressed. So, I think those who gave that impression were merely dancing to the tone of their pay masters.

afam4eva: You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. [size=14pt]he only drove non-indigenes from the civil service[/size].

Did PDP condemn T.A Orji for the wicked act??

Fashola didn't drive anyone from Lagos... He only said:

[size=20pt]"IF YOU CANNOT OBEY THE LAW GO BACK TO YOUR FFUUCCKKIINNGG VILLAGE"[/size]

It will be recalled that Mr. Fashola had warned that Lagos State traffic law and other laws must be obeyed and that those who are not ready to obey should leave the state.

I don't think this is Nigeria... But what's going on??

Can'tbelieve this is still hppening.....

At times like this i feel ashame of my skin color....

Billyonaire: Meaning you are Boko Haram?

Sir wasn't you the one that throw a bombs??

I only give an announcement to the people to ran away.....

Summary:

“PDP is playing cheap ethnic politics with the hope that it will wake their dead party from the grave."

Billyonaire: Okada is not a transport model, and let us not always become emotional about issues. What we should be clamouring for should be an alternative ways of getting people from point A to Point B in a faster and safer way than Okada. I propose an outright ban on Okada, but firstly, let there be more connecting routes. Lekki Epe road is the only access road to ajah area, [size=16pt]let the government construction new access roads by the ocean front[/size] and also put speed boats on the water ways to ferry people. Let there be helicopter services for people who can afford. Let there be aerial rail line to connect different business hotspots and let many Business learn the new business models that enable them stay home and monitor their clientele and businesses online, this is 21st century for christ sake. Fashola isnt PDP, but he happens to be the only governor I hope was PDP so we can push him to Aso Rock. Fashola belong to my FRESH AIR crew.

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Take Cover

PDP vs FASHOLA:Gov is rude to non-Lagosians – PDP


On November 9, 2012 · In News

4:04 am
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BY DAPO AKINREFON

THE Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Raji Fashola to adopt a more diplomatic, civil and honourable manner of addressing residents of the state.

In a statement by its state chairman, Mr. Tunji Shelle, the party berated the governor for threatening non-Lagosians to leave the state or be ready to face his manner of governance.

The party stated that “it is very unbecoming of the state Governor to be quick in asking non- Lagosians to leave Lagos State whenever such persons seek redress or demand their rights as Nigerians.”

It will be recalled that Mr. Fashola had warned that Lagos State traffic law and other laws must be obeyed and that those who are not ready to obey should leave the state.

While faulting the remarks, the party said “we are taken aback to hear a governor, lawyer and indeed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, threaten or make statements suggestive of ignorance to Nigerians.”


Gov. Fashola

It added that “under no circumstance can anybody, not even the president, deport any Nigerian from any state in the country. The right of a Nigerian to live and not be discriminated against is guaranteed under the constitution of our great country. No law can thus be made to frustrate or erode such guarantee. The Governor ought to know this and remain civil.”

The party, however, called on The Presidency and the National Assembly to call the Lagos State governor to order to respect the “sacrosanct right of every Nigerian to live in any part of the country,” adding the he should be advised against taking steps that can expose Lagosians outside the state to hatred.”
…They are playing ethnic politics – ACN

IN A swift reaction, the state Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, said “PDP is playing cheap ethnic politics with the hope that it will wake their dead party from the grave.

“There is no truth whatsoever in the allegation and it is typical of PDP to relish in manuf- acturing and spreading gossips and falsehood about Lagos, hoping they would hoodwink Lagosians with these.”

In addition, he said “For the avoidance of doubts, Governor Fashola is accommodative of non-Lagosians in Lagos and has many of them in his government in high positions. He therefore cannot be threatening non-Lagosians.

“He meets regularly with non Lagosians to interact and rub minds on how to enhance peaceful co existence because he realizes that Lagos is a melting port for every Nigerian and he works to uphold this tenet.

“If Governor Fashola ever warns Lagosians who constitute menace to others, such warnings are within his constitutional powers as the Number One citizen of Lagos State. Such warnings are to all Lagosians and never restricted to non- Lagosians.

Igbokwe continued: “But Lagos PDP, desperate for straws to anchor their miserable political hopes, will go viral and twist these facts with the hope they will con unsuspecting non- Lagosians.

“It is a tragedy that a party that should be advertising its strong performance with power in the centre and majority of Nigerian states is not doing that because PDP has wrecked Nigeria…”
…Pleads with lawyers

LAGOS — Meantime the governor has also emphasised how important it is for lawyers to collaborate with government to provide free legal services for indigent persons living in the state.

Fashola, who was a guest of honour at the Lagos Public Interest Law Partnership Stakeholders’ Meeting in Lagos, noted that without the support of private legal practitioners, the dream of ensuring adequate access to justice by the state government may be unrealistic.

This was coming as the state Attorney General, Mr. Ade Ipaye disclosed that the Lagos Public Interest Law Partnership Stakeholders’ Meeting was aimed at improving access to justice and promoting law and order through the collaborative effort of the ministry of justice and private lawyers practicing in the state.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/pdp-vs-fasholagov-is-rude-to-non-lagosians-pdp/

and the drama continues....

olatunde1234: you should know the attitude of your law enforcement official, even you ride your motorbike in your backyard they will cease your bike trust me...

I agree....
But is that Fashola's fault?

List of Places where Okada is Prohibited

Asaba
Warri
Port-harcourt
Yenagoa
labar
Uyo
Owerri
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The bikemen in these places aren't dead are they?
Have these places become uninhabitable??
People in lagos will adjust and in months to come will thank Fashola for his visionary leadership....

greall1: stop compare delta state with Lagos.
What is the population of Delta state.

The ban in Delta State was Complete (in Warri and Asaba) while in Lagos, it is on "on 475 roads out of 9,000 roads". Hope you see the difference in approach.

Okada is a menace that should be gotten rid off in all major cities..

Whhat's my position? 10th??.......

@Topic: Americans look beautiful when they cry, but blacks look so ugly when they cry!!!

Black men shouldn't cry.......

Okada was completely banned my state ie Delta State (in Warri & Asaba) since 1st Nov., people are already getting used to the new arrangement.

Heaven will not fall!!!

Developing a city comes with some sacrifices and all must be willing to sacrifice for the future of our beloved cities....

these PDP rogues again!!!

“The data used in this report was presented by various stakeholders who made submissions to the Task Force of our assignment at various dates, which have been disclosed in relevant sections of the report. [b]Due to the time frame of the assignment, some of the data used could not be independently [/b]verified and the task force recommends that the government should conduct such necessary verifications and reconciliations.”

So what happens to the report? Will it be thrown away, or will the committe be given more time to complete the verification......?

The foolish Mods are still busy smoking their pubic hair instead of calling this foolish OP to order.

Seun and his hypocritical Mods...........



Am I gonna be banned??....

Gboliwe: Lol. So thats what the social media is about?
If he were relevant, he does not need to invite, they will always try to get his opinion.
Wole Soyinka doesnt need twitter/facebook

^^^^^
You aren't very ENDOWED UPSTAIRS, sir!!!

gidiMonsta: some people are I am really dumb sha chei... the OP was obviously been mischievous.

REALLY??

take dat: I strongly align with El Rufai on this. This Government is known for its diversionary tactics, it is not enough to say that certain people sponsored Dino when you can't name them. The Government is always looking for who to blame for their failure, if its not some cabal it will be opposition or northern agenda. Such an inept Government.

NAME THEM OR SHAARRAAPPPP!!!!


NICE RESPONSE FROM THE "PINT-SIZED" MINISTER....

Afterall, if na poor man thief maggi dem go parade am for NTA......

take dat: I don't know why someone will foolishly concoct lies because they don't like the face of a person and some numpties swallowed it. @Op, try to do something reasonable with your life. Bloody compulsive liar

The OP is a swine......
All those who commented without any attempt to verify the authenticity of the post are F00LS....

Iolo: Elections have been free and fair since 2011. The question is if the opposite parties can accept defeat gallantly like they are supposed to.

..... and once again, the trigger-happy-bastar.d wins....

PDP is a party of fools. Instead of comparing the PDP-led FG to the US Govt, they are comparing the US Oppopsition to the Nigerian opposition party...

The truth is that Nigerian politicians(especially the PDP....) have a lot to learn from the just concluded US elections ..

Ajibola stated that those already identified would be handed over to the police for prosecution, warning that the government would not accept the voluntary resignation of such teachers from service.

“Ogun State will not accept resignation from those who have already been identified as fraudulent. Such cases will be referred to the police and will be prosecuted. For someone to teach the children when he or she does not have even the minimum qualification is a serious and deliberate act of fraud, not just financial fraud but moral fraud too,” he said.

I like this.....

Source:

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/police-arraign-beggar-for-absconding-with-colleagues-n250000/

Police arraign beggar for absconding with colleagues’ N250,000
On November 7, 2012 · In News
1:57 pm
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Lagos – The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a beggar, Aminat Aliyu, 48, before an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly absconding with N250,000 belonging to one Malam Ya’u Yusuf and 11 other beggars.

The accused who resides at Carol market, Oshodi, is facing a two-court charge of obtaining money under false pretences and stealing.

The police prosecutor, Cpl. Kehinde Olatunde, told the court that the accused committed the offence sometime between August and October at 17, Araromi St., Oshodi.

He said that the accused obtained N250,000 from her victims at Araromi and Cairo markets respectively.

Olatunde said that Aliyu collected the money under the false pretence of helping them to keep it till when it would be needed .

“The accused collected various sums of money in the name of contribution from the physically challenged beggars.

“The beggars have been contributing money they have been receiving from people from August to October to the accused for safe keeping,” he said.

Olatunde said that the accused converted the said money to her own use.

The prosecutor said that the offence contravened sections 285 and 312 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State, 2012.

When the charge sheet was read to her, Aliyu pleaded not guilty.

The magistrate, Mrs M.R. Osho-Adebiyi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum. (NAN)

Hmmm. Jonathan's siblings have spoke......


Whatever brings PEACE is cool by me....

oubi: I ws actually whn I read d post bt after reading comments I had no option dan to
Nairalands ehh....!

And what do you find funny abt this thread