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Ahead of the 2023 General Election in Nigeria, Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, has formally announced his ambition to contest the Ondo North Senatorial Election come 2023 under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC)

The MD KlickKonnect formally made this declaration at the historical Mapo Hall in Owo local Govt on the 30th March 2022.

In his speech titled, "The Exigencies of a Fresh Start",Chief Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, the Irawo Ola of Yoruba Kingdom & Chairman, Ibi Giga Ambassadors explained that his decision is based on his commitment and passion to drive positive transformation to the Ondo North Senatorial District.

According to him, "I am not a stranger to service. I do not come to lead you, to promise you what is not in my character or antecedents! I have come to tell you that I have served tremendously well, with what God has given me, and the opportunities that men and women have put at my disposal."

"With little compared to what others have gotten, I have surpassed so many who have got immeasurable resources, and have unlimited access to wealth." 

While making reference to some of his development strides within the economic sector of the State, he assured the people that his led representation of given the opportunity will be people oriented,as he would ensure that there's direct impact of democratic dividends on the people.

In his words, "I have brought investors and investments to Ondo State, so significantly, they cannot be ignored or played down. The President, Governors, Expatriates, Distinguished Personalities across Nigeria and all over the world have recognized the great light that God has caused to shine in Ondo State, through me."

He also solicited for the support of Party members and the people to give him the much needed push to ensure that the mandate of the electorates is acquired

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Members of the Physically disabled in Akoko North has announced their decision to support Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, member Federal House of Representatives, Akoko NorthEast/ North West Federal Constituency for Second Term.

The group made this know during a stakeholders meeting in Akoko North on the 12th of February,2022. According to the Chairman of the Group, Comrade Adams Surajudeen Abiodun, they explained that the region ever since the inception of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo has received a wholesome transformation which has helped raise the standard of the living of the people.

According to him, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo who is also the Chairman, House Committee on NDDC Affairs at the Green Chamber has touched all sectors in the region.

Comrade Abiodun revealed that sectors like Health, Security, Education, Infrastructure and industrialization, Empowerment amongst many other has received the midas touch of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo.

In his words, "We need no angel from above to tell us that we have a man worthy of our support amongst us, a man who is divinely sent to usher us into a golden era where we can truly say we are reaping the true dividends of a proper democratic setting"

The group while appreciating Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo for his numerous contributions to the region also assured him of their full support. They revealed that it is in their best interest to ensure that Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo returns for second term and on their part,they would commit themselves to ensuring that is achieved.

Akoko North East/West Federal Constituency 2023 Rubbishes Call for Zoning, Endorses BTO



The Akoko Progressive Group (APG) has condemned the call for zoning by the Believer and Advocate for Rotational Agreement from Akoko North West/East to activate the zoning agreement for the Federal Constituency.

The group made its position known through a press release signed by its coordinator, Mr. Abiola Adeleke, according to the group, the various call for zoning in the Federal Constituency is nothing but another idle work of a faceless group which is determined to rob the people of the Federal Constituency from the dividends of democracy which they are currently enjoying under the led representation of the incumbent.

The group explained that there has been no existing zoning agreement in the Federal Constituency as elections there have always been made opened for anyone to contest without considering any political arrangements.

The Statement reads, "those clamouring for a non existent zoning arrangements are nothing but political mauraders who wants to seek a cheap path to power, even when its against the will of the people"

"The people has unanimously endorsed the incumbent, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who is doing a very good job, the traditional leaders in their numbers have all come out to give their blessings so the noise for zoning is just another baseless argument which must be ignored".

The group also revealed that the people are solidly behind Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who has performed honorably well for the people

Ondo APC Chieftain, Mr. Boye Oyewumi has reiterated the need for Ondo Southern Senatorial district to have a quality leadership and representative come 2023, he stated this while answering questions during a live session on Arise News.

According to him, he believes that more could be done for the Senatorial district to advance it, making live more better for the people. He also added that while there are other qualified candidates who are contesting for the same position, he believes in his credentials to give the Senatorial district the change it truly deserves.

Mr. Boye Oyewumi while fielding questions about the quality of the candidates who has expressed their interest to contest the next presidential election in Nigeria, he explained that while there are few individuals which he believes has the capacity to lead Nigerians amongst those who have already declared their candidacy, he also believes that the race should be thrown open to accomodate more people.

According to him, "Nigeria needs a leader who can lead the nation as a unit without sentiment, someone who can inspire the nation out of its present predicament, some one with no proven controversies"

He also added that the no zone should be feel that they have the exclusive right to presidency as every zone must be given the chance the opportunity to contest as Nigerians.

Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Doyin Okupe has stated that he would volunteerily step down from the presidential race if there's a National concessus to give the Southeast the Presidency come 2023.


The Former Presidential spokesperson who is seeking to contest the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) stated this during a live interview on City 105.1 with Reuben Abati

While making reference to the consensus made in the year 1998 which saw to the emergence of a national concession which paved the way for Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, he explained that he would support a candidate like Dr. Peter Obi who he respects so much and believes has the much needed credentials to move the nation forward.

He also explained that if there is no consensus to zone the presidency to the Southeast, he would be actively pursuing his interest to contest the presidential election come 2023.

Dr. Doyin Okupe also revealed that he has the best credentials and qualities to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari when he eventually leaves office, according to him,"of all the people who has come out to declare their interest for the Presidency, I believe that I am the most qualified"

"I have worked with two former presidents which gave me the opportunity to understudy them and learn from them and this has prepared me well".

He also explained that if elected,he would ensure that the nation has a more sustainable yielding asset away from Crude Oil, he also identified Gas as a more viable option through which the nation can leverage on to sustain itself.

Also while reacting to questions regarding fuel subsidy removal, he explained that it's intolerable that the nation is spending too much on fuel subsidy, he explained that if given the chance,he would remove the fuel subsidy but will also ensure that a better condition is provided for Nigerians to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal



as political veteran, the post of the presidency is a highly competitive one and it must be contested even when there's a consensus amongst the party


the office of the Presidency which is to be contested in the year 2023 is a competitive one which must be made opened for everyone to contest.

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Liberty Stadium and it's environ in Ibadan was on a standstill for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu today 19th January, 2022.



The solidarity walk was peaceful amidst seberal speculation of being hijacked or turned violent, security men were fully on ground to ensure security of lives and properties of Asiwaju's supporters.



Sizeable number of supports groups with their sorvenirs troop to the street of Ibadan in a peaceful walk to express their support and endorsement for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu with happiness on their faces shanting "We want Asiwaju".



The DG, other support group's National coordinators, Arewa groups and host of others were present to speak to the press on why Asiwaju should be the next Nigerian president come 2023.



Returning to the stadium after the successful walk, the DG for COSGABAT and Oyo State Coordinator for SABAT gave vote of thanks and appreciated the crowd for the courage to come out enmass despite the fact that the state is currently in the opposition to the central and beseech them to expect more activities and mobilisation programs for Asiwaju henceforth.



The DG also prayed for the safe return of the members to their respective locations while urging them to take the news of Asiwaju's presidential ambition along.





Comrade Gideon Balogun

National Publicity Secretary, COSGABAT

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Press Statement

Southwest Governors:
Police Officer's Disrespect To
Sanwo-Olu An Unacceptable Intrusion
....say Lagos must deploy Amotekun now

We are in possession of a video which has gone viral on the social media concerning the disgraceful exchange between a police officer, a CSP, and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, the supposed Chief Security Officer of the State, at the Magodo Residential Estate.

The content of the video is very disconcerting, and this is being charitable. The utter disrespect, which underlines the response of the officer to the Governor establishes, beyond doubt, the impracticability of the current system, dubiously christened "Federalism". An arrangement, which compels the Governor of a State to seek clarifications on security issues in his jurisdiction from totally extraneous bodies or persons, is a sure recipe for anarchy.

We condemn, very strongly, this brazen assault on decency. We call on the IG to explain the justification for this intrusion. This is not acceptable. Any expectations of rapprochement between so called federating units and federal security agencies are becoming forlorn, progressively, due to deliberate acts which mock our very avowal to ethics and professionalism.

We condemn, in very clear terms, the role of the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami SAN in this act of gross moral turpitude.

We, on our part, will continue to interrogate the current system, which treats elected representatives of the people as mere prefects, while appointed office holders ride rough shod over them as Lords of the Manor. If the purported Chief Security Officers of the States of the Federation require clearance from the office of the IG on matters within their areas of jurisdictions, only hypocrites will wonder why the current security crisis deepens and there appears to be no solution in the foreseeable future.

We condemn very strongly, this brazen assault on decency. We call on the IG to explain the justification for this intrusion. This is not acceptable. Any expectations of rapprochement between so called federating units and federal security agencies are becoming forlorn, progressively, due to deliberate acts which mock our very avowal to ethics and professionalism.

We stand by our brother, the Governor of Lagos State. We advise him to deploy the Regional security outfit in the State to protect the lives and property of the people.

We call on the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces to rein in the excesses of certain elements bent on acting in a manner capable of eroding the bond of trust existing between the people and the Federal Government. It is preposterous for political appointees to seek to undermine the very structure of service upon which their appointments rest.

Signed:
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu SAN
Chairman South West Governors Forum.



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Presidential Aspirants, Dr. Doyin Okupe has reiterated the need for the nation to have a committed and knowledgeable leadership that can help put up a National Coalition that can help tackle the nation's woes.

He stated this through his new year message to Nigerians, according to him, " we are happy we are witnessing the advent of yet another new year, the reality however is that there may not be too many happy things for Nigerians in this new year 2022"

The presidential aspirants explained that while many other presidential aspirants have spoken and felicitated with platitudes and, he offers Nigerians a better way come 2023 as the Nation is faced with various challenges which are militating against its progress.

Citing some of the challenges like Insurgency and insecurity, banditry and kidnapping, youth unemployment, poverty among several others, he explained that there is a need for a collective effort to solve them.

In his words, " I doubt if any single individual can provide solutions to all the above, definitely we need a committed and knowledgeable leadership that can put together a National Coalition that can tackle the above problematic issues.

" I strongly believe that I can provide such leadership"

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has began the donation of food items to the people of Akoko North East/West Federal Constituency to celebrate the Yuletide. The donations according to the Lawmaker representing Akoko North East/West Federal Constituency was done as part of his plans to celebrate the festive period with the people whom he described has been of great and massive support for his led representation in the Constituency.

According to him, " I cannot thank our people enough, they not only gave me their mandate, they also supported me, gave me the much needed atmosphere to work and thrive"

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Aluko Adebimpe appreciated the Lawmaker while she also showered prayers for him. According to her,"We have never had it this good in Akoko, we are deeply grateful to God for bringing us a Lawmaker who truly cares for us" .

Also the members of the Nigeria automobile Technician Association (N.A.T.A) Akoko North East branch have endorsed Hon.Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for second term. The association stated this during their End of the Year meeting where they revealed that the administration of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has performed beyond the expectations of the people.

They expressed their commitment and readiness to ensure the continuity of his representation in the region

For many Lagosians, plying the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway is a journey that expects great mental readiness to face the inevitable, the incessant and notorious gridlock caused by the presence of heavy duty trucks complimented by the bad roads is one which often leaves commuters stranded for hours turning journey of lesser minutes or hours to marathon trips whose end can only be fathomed by the Divine.

Imagine the stress a worker would have to go through daily, spending over 7 to 9 hours in the gridlock just to go to work, the same scenario to replay itself later in the day when he/she is returning back home, consider the energy exerted to this fruitless and frustrating exercise, consider the precious and irredeemable time loss.

We are all aware that the gridlock has persisted due to the terrible condition of Apapa port, the concentration of Tank Farms in the area, indiscriminate parking of petroleum tankers and trailers wanting to load petroleum products from the tank farms and the racket created by persons benefiting from the chaotic situation.

While many past Government and administration in Lagos State have tried to address this huge menace and failed, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State has not made hidden its intention of clearing this route by putting up the necessary measures to curtail the situation. To the delight of many in the State, the myth of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway has finally been broken as the route has been cleared and made fit for decent movements for road users.

On the 3rd of December 2021, the Lagos State Government announced plans to commerce the removal and clearance of trucks parked indiscriminately along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, as part of efforts to restore the free flow of traffic in the axis.

True to his words, the area has been cleared and decongested, the once notorious route has been transformed to a path with no obstruction to free flowing movement.

For a Governor who has done much to transform the State infrastructurally, where all local government areas in the state have felt the magic touch of the Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State, it's not surprising to see the wonder which has been brought into place with the decongestation of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.

This is another promised been kept and delivered by a Governor who not only knows his onions but one who also cares for his people.

The Ikare Political Forum has expressed their unwavering support for Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency. The group declared this during a group meeting in Ikare Akoko on the 18th of December 2021.

The group declared this through its spokesperson, Mr. Aliu Babatunde who started that the region since the start of the BTO led representation has been wholly transformed as the good unprecedented changes has been felt by all and sundry in the region

According to him, " BTO promised us good representation and he has delivered, and we as a community are proud of him and his achievements"

Mr. Aliu also stated that the group is ready to support him and ensure the continuity of his representation as he has been found worthy

Strong indications have emerged emerged from the National Assembly that members of the House of Representatives are likely to step down the budget passage of Nigerian Army today. The move is seriously being contemplated ahead of the readiness of the Green Chamber to lay down and pass the national budget today.

Reason for the likely 'step down' of the Nigerian Army budget is not unconnected with the meagre N28 billion budgeted for capital projects in year 2022. This is in view of the worsening security situation in the country.

A source in the House of Representatives who pleaded anonymity said the budgetary provisions made for the capital projects of Nigerian Army in the 2022 budget was too meagre and totally unacceptable. The member described the budgeted sum as ridiculously small for a nation that is passing through unprecedented security challenges.

"Truth is that what has been budgeted for the capital projects of Nigerian Army is too small and not in any way acceptable to us. How on earth can a meagre sum of N28 billion be for the capital projects of an Army that is fighting several wars across the nation. How on earth can we expect improvement in the nation's security situation if this kind of ridiculous budget is allowed to stand".

The source further said that the budget of Nigerian Army will most likely be delayed as most members of the House Committee on Army are determined to move against the budget. The source also added that the Army budget might be stepped down today, while the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya will be re-invited for a proper and acceptable review of the capital budget.

"I can assure that most patriotic members of the House Committee on Army are poised to move against the passage of this capital projects budget of the Army. The right thing must be done for the nation to progress and enjoy peace. The right thing to do at this time is to call on the Chief of Army Staff once for a proper review of the capital projects budget", the source added.

An apple they say never falls far from the tree, Senator Tolu Odebiyi, Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District (Yewa-Land) has over times proven that he is indeed a true son of the son, one who not only shares the burden of the people but is also ready to contribute his quota to help his people attain a better reality

Taking up the mantle from where his father who was not just an influencial member of the community but also a respected one who made unprecedented achievements especially in the Educational sector. His Father during his time actively used Education as a tool for the social advancement and empowerment of his people, and it's such a pleasure to see Senator Tolu Odebiyi picking up the mandate, breaking the records set by his father by setting up an atmosphere which supports and allows qualitative education to thrive in Yewa-Land

Talk about the renovation and construction of classrooms in Yewa-Land, the setting up of world class ICT facilities to boost digital learning amongst students in his community. The highly proactive lawmaker through the Tolu Odebiyi Foundation has single-handedly ensured that hundreds of undergraduate students has been sponsored alleviating the burdens of there parents and guardians.

Understanding that the future of Nigeria is in the youths, the senator under his TOD Foundation gave scholarship awards and laptops to each of the over 50 Ogun West students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He has done this for two academic years running. This effort is also based on his desire to help build better future leaders.

His commitment towards the academic growth of students from the region is second to none, he has actively continued to use his legislative power to push for the advancement of his people, when it comes to sponsored bills in the upper chamber, he tops the list, no wonder he is considered one of the most proactive Lawmakers in the 9th Assembly.

His exploits remains unprecedented as his tenure has opened up a new door of hope for the people of Yewa-Land. With his vision and drive,the future is indeed bright for the people of Yewa-Land.

It is indeed a sweet experience for the people of Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, the transformation and development heralded by its representative at the Green Chamber, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is one which has continue to fuel the unwavering love and support of the people for him.

Given the unprecedented level of developmental projects and initiative which the illustrious son of the soil has facilitated amongst his people, he has raised the bar higher for other lawmakers and office holders within and outside the state when it comes to good representative and exemplary leadership.

Of a fact, Hon. Olubunmi has redefined representative democracy by his strides and undertakings in a manner that has caused many, including his admirers and staunch critics to marvel. His accomplishments and impacts as a member of the House of Reprentatives has been so effective that his so much that, Akoko, where he hails from, has been steadily in the news in the past one year.
Such news that revolve around the personality of BTO, around his sterling achievements that cut across. In terms of construction of bad roads, he has recorded quite a huge success, constructing Oyinmo Road Ikare Akoko, Akoko north East; Arigidi-Okeagbe Akoko (LOT2) Akoko north west; Owatumise Street Ikare Akoko To Ugbe Akoko north East; Arigi Akoko- Road (LOT1) Akoko north west; Arigi-Iye Road Akoko north west; Obanla street Ajowa Akoko north west; Ififa area Ajowa Akoko north west and Ajowa Akunnu road Akoko North West constituency 1.

Talk about the laudable empowerment drive of the House Committee Chairman on NDDC affairs at the Green Chamber which has seen him empower hundreds of people in the region, his commitment to ensuring that adequate health care and security of the people are given adequate attention to is worthy to be commended and emulated.

Parents, Guardians and students in the region will forever be grateful for the scholarship scheme set up by him to ensure that students in the region are given the much needed boost to thrive in their academic pursuit.

Most recently is the decision taken by him to empower traditional rulers who are the heads in their various communities on how they can effectively manage their various communities when it comes to peace building and peacekeeping. This development was one among the numerous efforts of the lawmaker to ensure that peace is full restored to the region in the wake of the age long crises which was caused by the power tussle between the Owa Ale and Olukare.

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in his wisdom has created a platform for dialogue and sustainable peace because he understands the importance of peace to nation building, he understands the need that for him to create a lasting legacy which will have good impact on the people, there is a need for long lasting peace and this is what is has done.

He understands the demands of the office, the demands of the people and he is ready to go the extra mile. While many have described him as a goal getter, a change maker among other names, it is also safe to say that Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is a Peace Maker

SANWOOLU: ANOTHER PROMISE KEPT.


Another win for the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State has it fulfils another promise to the good people of Lagos State.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had promised that his led administration will ensure that the notorious Apapa Gridlock issue will soon become a thing of the past and true to his words, he has made this happen.

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13 December 2021

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• Press statement on travel ban stands despite FG’s planned retaliation – High Commission

• UK, others lack moral rights to allow their airlines to come to Nigeria, says aviation minister

• We have recommended travel ban for Canada, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, others

The British High Commission on Sunday said the United Kingdom would not reverse its travel ban on Nigeria because of a threat of retaliation by the Federal Government.

The spokesman for the British High Commission, Dean Hurlock, said this in response to an inquiry by The PUNCH on Sunday over a statement by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, that the UK, Canada and Saudi Arabia would be put on Nigeria’s travel ban on Tuesday.

Hurlock stated that Britain had made it clear that travel abroad would be different this year, adding that the UK was sticking to its “standard background lines.”

In a text message to the high commission, one of our correspondents stated that the Federal Government had said it would place a travel ban on the UK as a retaliatory move.

The correspondent then asked, “Will that make the UK to rescind its travel ban?”

In his response, Hurlock stated, “The UK Government propose sticking to our standard background lines on whether ‘x’ country will put us on the red list and avoid getting into hypothetical situations.

“The UK government has been  clear that travel abroad will be different this year and countries may impose border measures at short notice in line with their own coronavirus policies.”

He added that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice was kept under constant review and asked travellers to continue to check it for entry requirements of the destination they plan to visit.

“Travellers can also sign up for e-mail alerts on GOV.UK to get the latest updates as soon as they happen. We are in regular conversations with other countries about their travel policies,” Hurlock explained.

Position stated in our press statement of last weekend still stands at present – UK high commission

In an earlier response to The PUNCH correspondent’s enquiry, he said, “The position stated in our press release  of last weekend still stands at present.”

In the press release, the UK had said Nigeria would be added to the travel red list as from 4am on December 6 following 21 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 reported in England, which had travel history from Nigeria.

“These are temporary measures that have been introduced to prevent further omicron cases from entering the UK and will be examined at the three-week review point on 20 December.”

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, had said Omicron cases in the UK had clear links to overseas travel from Nigeria and South Africa.

Also On Thursday, Laing, in an interview with Channels Television, insisted that the travel ban was evidence-based.

According to her 19 out of 21 passengers with Omicron variant with Nigeria’s travel history flew directly to Britain from Nigeria.

But the Minister of Aviation, Sirika, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday said the Federal Government would place travel ban on the UK, Canada, Argentina and Saudi Arabia as a retaliation for the travel restriction on Nigeria.

He disclosed the Federal Government  would restrict airlines coming from Canada, the UK and Saudi Arabia into Nigeria.

According to him, the decision  is to reciprocate restricted flights from Nigeria into those countries over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron.



Sirika said the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd.) would also place the UK, Canada and Saudi Arabia on a red list over the outbreak and spread of the Omicron variant.

The minister noted that if those countries placed Nigeria on a red list, they lacked a moral right to have their airlines fly into Nigeria on commercial operations.

“There is also the case of Saudi Arabia that put Nigeria on the ban list. On Sunday, I participated in a meeting with the COVID-19 task force.

“We have given our input that it is not acceptable by us and we recommended that those Canada, the UK, Saudi Arabia and Argentina also be put on the red list.

“As they did to us, if they do not allow our citizens into their countries; who are they coming, as airlines, to pick from our country?

“They are not supposed to come in. I am very sure in the next three days; Monday or Tuesday, all those countries will be put on the red list of COVID-19,’’ the minister said.

He stressed that airlines of the affected countries remained banned and the countries placed on Nigeria’s red list.

Meanwhile, the President has called for stronger partnerships among ECOWAS leaders to tackle challenges facing the region.

Buhari who was speaking on Sunday at the 60th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States,also said the political, economic, security and the current  wave of the pandemic and its new Omicron variant requires collective action.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘President Buhari urges stronger partnership among ECOWAS countries to tackle health, economic, security challenges’.

According to Buhari, “All of these challenges require our collective action to work in concert with each other to pragmatically address and provide our people better prospects in life.

“Today’s realities remind us of the need to continue to forge stronger solidarity to address the new challenges, including the current third wave of the pandemic and its new Omicron variant.

“I am glad that the commission of the Economic Community of West African States and the West Africa Health Organisation are continuing to work with our respective National Disease Control Centres to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on our people and sub-region,” he said.

While commending his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, who is also Chair of Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, for the purposeful leadership and commitment the exerts to resolve the challenges confronting the organization, Buhari said “Despite the enormity of these challenges, our Chair has navigated us well and continues to do so. We owe him enormous gratitude.”

He noted that challenges of COVID-19 and the catastrophic consequences hoisted on the socio-economic environment had continued, adding that the regional resilience, determination and resolution of working together, in solidarity with each other, assisted greatly to lessen the burdens of the Pandemic.

“Without doubt, the occasion for which we have gathered here today is a clear demonstration of our resolute commitment to the effective integration of our sub-region.”

In his remarks, Akufo-Addo said about 10,000 people had died from the Covid-19 pandemic in West Africa, and only two per cent of the population had been fully vaccinated, while 6 per cent got one dose.

He said the emergence of a new variant poses fresh challenges, adding that the sanctions and restrictions on travelling were unjustified

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APC DIASPORA LEADERS
(ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS)
Motto: Justice, Peace & Unity
  
05th December, 2021

H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State,
The Secretariat,
Obafemi Awolowo way, Ikeja,
Lagos State, Nigeria. 
Support for the Peace walk
We wish to congratulate the Lagos State government for handling the incident of EndSARS skillfully, and this is another confirmation of the status of the state as the Centre of Excellence and the pride of the continent of Africa. While other states are still struggling to come to terms with the reality and destruction that heralded the EndSARS protest all across the country, the Lagos State Government set up the panel to investigate the incident, out of the 32 recommendations made by the panel in the well-publicized Report of 15th November 2021, Government accepted 11, rejected only one and accepted six with modifications, this is commendable. And to bring final closure to the incident, the Government of Lagos state has planned to embark on a peace walk.
Peace is a fundamental component for sustainable development. A pleasant business environment is central to progress. In disorderly communities, business activities are disturbed due to unreliable social services, which heighten societal problems such as poverty, unemployment, hunger, and inequality. Lagos State is the foremost economic powerhouse of Nigeria. It has been acknowledged that Lagos would be the fifth-largest economy in Africa if it were a country. Therefore, a peaceful Lagos has a direct positive impact for Nigeria and the entire continent.



In view of the above, we, the members of APC in diaspora, throws our weight behind this symbolic gesture for a peace walk, the purpose of which should also promote activities against the proliferation of dangerous rhetoric on social media, imbibing the culture of dialogue as a means of conflict resolution as against destruction of public and private properties. It is only against this background that Lagos will remain the Centre of excellence.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you, 
Yours faithfully 
         5/12/2021
Engr. Olabode Jones Ajimijere           
Global Chairman
APC Diaspora Leaders












   APC DIASPORA LEADERS 

Engr. Ajimijere Olabode Jones (Global Chairman) Address: Bekhtereva 35к1, Moscow, Russia.   Contact: +79260046194 
Dr. Wole Durodolu (Secretary General) Contact: +27 62 481 5754 
Email: apcdiasporaleaders@gmail.com

The Ifedore Alliance Forum has condemed the on going plot to Implicate the speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, the group in a Press Statement issued by it's spokesperson Mr. Babajide Adesina stated that the move which saw the Ondo Lawmaker been arraigned for financial impropriety is a political move aimed at smearing his good name.

The group made this know on the 1st of December 2021 in Ifedore while responding to questions from newsmen during the groups general meeting.

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun is currently in court as the Economic and Financial Crimes commission arraigned him for alleged financial impropriety.

The group stated that based on the findings conducted by an independent committee set up by the group, it's revealed that the Ondo Lawmaker and speaker of the House is being targeted by certain individuals who are aiming to contest for the House of Representatives seat come 2023, they explained that these set of india believes that the highly respected speaker of the house poses a threat to their ambition hence the reason for the recent attack on him.

The group also claimed that Hon. Iroju Ogundeji had collected the sum of One hundred and fifty thousand naira to wrongfully accuse the Ondo Lawmaker

According to Mr Babatunde, " We have evidence that Iroju was paid to carry out this ignoble act and we have proof which we shall attach to this press release to back up our claim".

Also the group stated that they are rest assured that upon diligent investigation by the law enforcement officers, Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun would be cleared of all the alleged charges as he is not just an experienced Lawmaker who has served thrice but also one with an impeccable character which can be emulated by all.