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Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria.

The minister’s remarks has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International accusing him of using “reckless and violent language”.

But Okinbaloye on Sunday doubled down on his views and said violent rhetorics have no place in a democracy.

He said: “The fact remains that our democracy is in danger if we allow one-way traffic in balloting.

"This is not a warning to the opposition or ruling party. But to all Nigerians who believe in the development of our nation.

“I received a call from the honourable minister, who clarified the intention was not as conveyed.

“While that is noted, it is important that violent rhetoric or threats are never appropriate responses to dissent in a democratic society.

“Let me clear: I am not afraid and I will never be intimidated.

“We may disagree and as humans we may err, but dissent must never descend into hostility or harm.

“I will continue to do what I love, asking the necessary questions and holding power to account.”

Fareke:
By Ifreke Inyang

Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria.

The minister’s remarks has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International accusing him of using “reckless and violent language”.

But Okinbaloye on Sunday doubled down on his views and said violent rhetorics have no place in a democracy.

He said: “The fact remains that our democracy is in danger if we allow one-way traffic in balloting.

"This is not a warning to the opposition or ruling party. But to all Nigerians who believe in the development of our nation.

“I received a call from the honourable minister, who clarified the intention was not as conveyed.

“While that is noted, it is important that violent rhetoric or threats are never appropriate responses to dissent in a democratic society.

“Let me clear: I am not afraid and I will never be intimidated.

“We may disagree and as humans we may err, but dissent must never descend into hostility or harm.

“I will continue to do what I love, asking the necessary questions and holding power to account.”

https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/05/im-not-afraid-ill-never-be-intimidated-seun-okinbaloye-fires-back-at-wike/

Chummynoni:
Is this not the same person wike claimed he called on phone? Nawa

SuperEagles:
Na today hin day break
Hiss

chisomkachy:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the alleged money laundering suit it filed at the Federal High Court against Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Naija News understands that the anti-graft did not give any particular reason for its application for withdrawal.

Following the application to withdraw, Justice Nicholas Oweibo discharged the ‘lien/Post No Debit’ placed on Obasa’s three accounts in Standard Chartered Bank.

The accounts are (US Dollars) 0001852063; (Current) 0001852056 and (Saving) 5002309624.

The judge also set aside the ex-parte orders he made on September 15, 2020, which led to the freezing of the accounts.

Recall that the court on September 15, 2020, granted an interim order freezing Obasa’s accounts following the EFCC’s application in a suit marked FHC/LCS/1064/2020.

The agency had said it was investigating the Speaker for the alleged offences of conspiracy, diversion of funds, abuse of office and money laundering.

But Justice Oweibo, on August 16, 2023, heard the application to unfreeze the accounts in his chamber.

During the hearing, the EFCC was represented by Mr. Sulaiman I. Sulaiman, while Obasa was represented by Mr. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).

The EFCC lawyer told the court that the application to unfreeze the accounts was pursuant to Section 44(2)(K) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Sections 26, 29 and 34 (1) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004, and under the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

Section 44 of the Constitution concerns constitutional rights to property.

Justice Oweibo held: “It is hereby ordered that an order is hereby granted to the respondent/applicant setting aside the ex-parte orders of this court made on the 15th day of September 2020 upon the ex-parte motion of the Applicant/ Respondent in relation the funds of the Respondent/Applicant domiciled in the accounts stated in the following schedule:

“ACCOUNT NAME, FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INSTITUTIONS, TYPE OF ACCOUNT, 1. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered, (US Dollars) 0001852063 2. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Current) 0001852056 3. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Saving) 5002309624.

“Issued at Lagos, under the seal of this Honourable Court and by the hands of the Presiding Judge this 16th day of August 2023.”

https://dailytimesng.com/obasa-efcc-withdraws-suit/

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PrinceOfLagos:
Peter Obi will cure Wike madness if elected as president

Infact, Wike will run out of this country if Obi is voted In as president and we will make sure that Peter Obi recovers all Abuja stolen land and river state resources that Wike is using to help APC destroy our beloved country.