By Kingsley Fanwo
Uneasy calm pervades the political landscape of Kogi today as James Abiodun Faleke and Mr. Mohammed Audu were invited by operatives of the Directorate of State Security in Abuja.

Supporters of the two politicians were apprehensive on the fate of their principals.

James Abiodun Faleke, a second-term House of Representatives member was the running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu. The late Prince Audu died before the governorship election was concluded in the state.

In view of the legal vacuity of the scenario, Faleke has been consistently affirming that he was the right owner of the mandate given to him and the late Prince Abubakar Audu. He argued that the election of November 21, 2015 was concluded and that a winner had emerged.

But contrary to Faleke’s position, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress presented Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello to INEC as replacement to the late Prince Abubakar Audu on the strength that the Agassa-born business mogul came second in the party’s governorship primaries.

Faleke kicked and dragged INEC to a Federal High Court in Abuja with the hope of stopping the supplementary poll in the state.
Having emerged the Governor-Elect, all efforts by Alh. Yahaya Bello to woo Hon.

Faleke to his side has proven abortive, as the latter has gone to the Election Petitions Tribunal to challenge the victory of Bello.

Also, it was alleged that many support groups in the state are threatening violence if Faleke was not declared winner of the election, a situation which might have prompted the DSS to invite him for questioning as the January 27 inauguration date draws by.

A informed source told Vanguard that the Member of the House of Representatives arrived at the Headquarters of the security organization at about 10.00am this morning and has not been released as at the time of filing this report.

When contacted, the Director of Media and Publicity of Audu/Faleke Campaign Organization, Hon. Duro Meseko confirmed the invitation, saying the the campaign organization was yet to come to terms with the invitation at what he called, “a critical period in the struggle for the Lugard House through constitutional means”.

He said Hon. Faleke is a staunch believer in the rule of law and has decided to pursue his case through legal means. He expressed confidence in the non-partisanship of the DSS.

When contacted, the image-maker of the DSS refused to answer several calls made to confirm the rationale behind the arrest. But a source within the organization confirmed the invitation.

He said the invitation was unconnected with the upcoming governorship inauguration in the state and the need to ensure peace and order before, during and after the inauguration


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/kogi-on-red-alert-as-dss-arrests-faleke-audu/

(coughs)

Faleke should be assured that he will emerge victorious at the end.

*washes eyes with hypo* I am watching

Mohd Audu, your popcy mentioned in his will that u become the heir to his throne abi?


Mr Faleke I think you need to chill. The constitution states that you become the governor IF YOUR LATE RUNNING MATE WAS DUELY SWORN IN AS THE GOVERNOR. But that isn't the case for you. So dear come back next year you never know, you just might get lucky.






Quote me and lose a tooth. Yes!

Nigerian parents and their funny family life
style. . .


They will put "BEWARE OF DOGS!"

or "KEEP OFF, ITS MILITARY ZONE!" signs on their house gates when their daughters are in d adolescent stage and looking beautiful.


Once they're 30+ and not finding anyone to
marry, they change the sign to "ICE BLOCK SOLD
HERE" or "RENT UR LADDER HERE"



God is watching APC!

Yahaya Bello and his cohorts in the DSS should let the court decide on the merit of the case. Intimidating Faleke and Audu over a legitimate demand won't solve the problem. Instead, it would only heightened the political tension in the state.

Arrest the mumu idiott.. Fighting for a position in another man's land.

Hope he only ate COCOYAM and not yam.

seunmsg:
Yahaya Bello and his cohorts in the DSS should let the court decide on the merit of the case. Intimidating Faleke and Audu over a legitimate demand won't solve the problem. Instead, it would only heightened the political tension in the state.

Nobody is intimidating Faleke here over a legitimate demand. Since the case is in court, Faleke should urge his supporters to calm down and wait for the final verdict in good faith.

If APC cannot conduct election in a state how will 2019 be ? GOD BLESS JONATHAN THE FATHER OF AFRICAN DEMOCRACY.

arewafederation:




Nobody is intimidating Faleke here over a legitimate demand. Since the case is in court, Faleke should urge his supporters to calm down and wait for the final verdict in good faith.

So, why was he arrested? All parties should allow the court to decide on the case and DSS should stop harassing Faleke and Audu.

Confusion everywhere

EFCC = Harrassing police of the APC.

These politicians should allow us live in peace. Were they given birth to with the mandates they are willing to burn the country down for??

I wish every politician's supporter has my OT- when they arm me and ask that I go do them some violent job, I'd give them the gun to lead the charge or ask that they throw their kids in front of the mob.

Nonsense.

seunmsg:



So, why was he arrested? All parties should allow the court to decide on the case and DSS should stop harassing Faleke and Audu.

DSS should stop harassing people up and down.

I suppose This Falake of a guy was in support of what DSS has been doing since may 29th. Now its his turn and nobody knows who's turn it will be by next week.

seunmsg:



So, why was he arrested? All parties should allow the court to decide on the case and DSS should stop harassing Faleke and Audu.

Also, it was alleged that many support groups in the state are threatening violence if Faleke was not declared winner of the election, a situation which might have prompted the DSS to invite him for questioning as the January 27 inauguration date draws by.

The DSS are only taking precautionary measures to ensure a peaceful inauguration.

For what!!!!!!

Kogi on edge

DSS again?

Its seems this is Disciplinarian institution of this adminstration, any disobedient politician is invited and discliplined with bogus charges.

I won't be surprise that after the invitation, Faleke will be singing a new song.

DSS, hmmmm!! You can't intimidate us while being a puppet in the hands of anti Democratic PMB

I'M STILL SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE NEWS

J

BeeBeeOoh:
*washes eyes with hypo* I am watching

You go blind o

yudee233:
Hope he only ate COCOYAM and not yam.

Na which one Sai Booboo chop


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NobleAngell:
Mohd Audu, your popcy mentioned in his will that u become the heir to his throne abi?
Mr Faleke I think you need to chill. The constitution states that you become the governor IF YOUR LATE RUNNING MATE WAS DUELY SWORN IN AS THE GOVERNOR. But that isn't the case for you. So dear come back next year you never know, you just might get lucky.
Quote me and lose a tooth. Yes!

Almost everyone Daura's DSS has invited has been detained.

So If it's Kogi u want come and take.






ThefakeStan

Carowline:


You go blind o

not at all, I just want 2b seeing clear..