Hypocrisy in the Church of God?

....As fellow clergy mobilises prayer support for Ogundipe

Pastor Odesola, a clergy in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has rallied support for the indicted and former Unilag VC, Professor Toyin Ogundipe by organising a prayer meeting consisting of Zonal Pastors, sources have revealed.

It will be recalled that Ogundipe was removed by the Babalakin led Council of the University on the allegations of financial misappropriation, forgery and abuse of office, among other offences last August. Some Pastors who spoke with our reporter on condition of annonymity, were disturbed that the Assistant General Overseer could be that biased on an issue that borders on corruption and could actually tarnish the image of the church which is expected to be the ground and pillar of truth, according to scriptures.

Pastor Odesola's concern and support for Prof Ogundipe is in connection with a supposed list of some Church members who were sent to Ogundipe for immediate employment at the University which was granted as Ogundipe directed their immediate employment. But due process was not followed as Council's approval was neither sought nor obtained.

The University Council had placed embargo on Staff employment and directed that all qualified staff on bar be converted to Administrative Officers or Executive Officers, meanwhile. Some staff of the University have been on same payroll for over 10 years without promotion or conversion.

In order not to get entangled in the ongoing imbroglio, the church is better advised to tread cautiously.

PROFESSORIAL CORRUPTION IN THE ACADEMIA 2: AN ACID TEST FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS SPECIAL VISITATION PANEL.

When the leadership of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, in its press release tagged, "SSANU OBSERVATIONS", at the inauguration of the Special Visitation Panel (SVP), frowned at the composition of the SVP, alleging its failure to meet the basic requirement of fairness, by having the panel membership skewed in favor of the academic, not few persons agreed with the position of the Union.

A Visitation Panel, whose members are made up of four academics, and all the four of the professor status, out of six members, and three of the four have served, at various times, as Vice chancellors. It was a natural consequence to conclude that Professors would naturally be inclined to protect one of their own.
Without doubt, there has been a Committee of Vice chancellors in Nigeria. A body who, at the break of the news of the removal of the Vice chancellor of University of Lagos, for corrupt practices, has left nobody in doubt as to its solidarity with one of its own. The body was quick to raise its objection to the removal without touching on the allegation of corruption.

The Senate of University of Lagos shared similar views, proferred by the Committee of vice chancellors, as it was equally silent on the issue of corruption but was busy echoing "due process" in its submission to the SVP. The Senate of the University of Lagos didn't stop at that, but went on to pray for the sack of the Pro chancellor along with the Council. It must be noted the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is also in cahoot with the Senate, and the Committe of the vice chancellors, on this matter. The three groups are peopled by the academics.

The strong suspicion on the SVP as a pre arranged set up to save the academics in the eye of the storm, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe.and Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, became stronger when it became clear that the two indicted professors belong to the Nigeria Academy of Science, NAS, a professional body whose president is Prof Ekanem Braide who is also a member of the SVP. It is instructive to note that Profs. Ogundipe and Ogunsola are botanist and microbiologist respectively, while Prof. Braide is a parasitologist, and a former Vice chancellor. Unconfirmed source quoted Prof. Ekanem Braide as referring to the idea of her participating in an exercise that will crucify her Academy fellows as unimaginable. Such report cannot be simply waved aside in the light of the agitations from ASUU, Senate of University of Lagos and the preponderance of academics in the composition of the SVP, and the position of the Committee of Vice chancellors on the matter.

Another down side, of the SVP, was the deliberate isolation and shutting out of several memoranda, by not democratizing the whole process as to allow online submission of memoranda. It was also a minus for the SVP as many groups/persons who submitted memoranda were not invited to speak to their papers. These shortcomings will no doubt impact on the quality of the report.

All of the observations, so highlighted, point to one thing; the high probability that the SVP has been compromised. And if all of these conjectures were to be real, it places a serious burden on the anti corruption stance of the federal government.

If the pressure mounted by the academic interest groups should influence their compatriots in the SVP, then the anti corruption fight, in the federal Universities is as good as lost.

This is an acid test, no doubt.

Ogundipe Disregards Minister, Attaches Staff To Visitation Panel

Despite the warning of the Minister of Education for the University Management not to interfere with the activities of the Visitation Panel, the recused Vice Chancellor has attached his Protocol Officer, Nonye Oguama and his legal officer to the Panel.

Oguama has been seen romancing the Secretary to the panel, Ekanem since the Panel resumed work on Monday. They determined who to attend the public sitting which has been done largely to favour the Ogundipe group.

There is a likelihood that Oguama planted tape recorder in the Council Chambers for information about all invited to the Panel.

Information from a reliable source has confirmed that the Recused Vice Chancellor, who had pleaded for mercy on his first visit to the Panel on Monday returned on Friday evening to manipulate other members of his team invited.

His return was in connection with the facts of his mismanagement and explanations of Dr. Babalakin and other members of the Council.

Professors Leshi, Chukwu, and Oboh were also seen in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening.

Mrs. Folami, a Principal Assistant Registrar, who almost frustrated the Dagari Panel's report that indicted her principal, Prof. Ogundipe, as the secretary and Mrs. Adefope, a Deputy Bursar were invited at the late hour of Friday to appear before the Panel. Folami was in the habit of holding the Panel meeting to Ransome.

Professor Saad Tukur, the Panel Chairman, is a man of integrity and etiquette. He has good record as a former Vice Chancellor of a reputable University. He will not allow anything to jeopardise his character and goodwill but he really has to watchout for the Panel Secretary, Grace Ekanem.

As the panel rounds off its stay in Lagos this weekend, the whole world is patiently awaiting the outcome of the Panel after two weeks. The outcome will speak volume as to whether the APC Government is against corruption and missapropriation or not.

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So sorry about your issues bro but i'm sure some of these traits she is exhibiting had always been there but u didn't notice or you thought she will be a better person closer to u and also, in a advanced/developed country.

But unfortunately, most people can't handle success or such environment!

Try and read up on privacy laws as per what u can do with a secret camera, etc then get like 5 or so it! Install and gather video evidence over some days or weeks! Like someone said, move faraway from such woman pls!

If u don't act fast, she will get u all deported and that will be devastating.

Most ladies, knowing fully well that the law favour them in advanced countries end up playing games cos they know the properties will be split and they may end up getting big chunks! So, they marry u, put up a fight, divorce and they earn! They usually go ahead and do that to like 4 men and guess what? They are rich and made!

That's whats up bro! So wise up and get her sorry as.s deported fast if she won't conform!

I am anti domestic violence against women and also against men!

Una dey obodo oyinbo country to have access to better life/opportunities and not settling scores!

But believe me bro, an average naija woman can't handle success! Quote me anywhere!

The guy is a liar. God Almighty will soon expose him. The Lord is near. He will pay everyone according to his deeds.

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I would like to know how this plays out. May God grant victory to whichever party is telling the truth.

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AMEN. I wish the guy could type.Amen to.this prayer. God does not support liars. Devil is a list.

Disclaimer: I AM NOT A SAINT AND MY WIFE IS NOT THE DEVIL. I HAVE JUST BEEN UNFORTUNATE TO BECOME A VICTIM OF MATRIARCHY WHICH MANY MEN SUFFER ABROAD...

I have been hustling abroad for a few years while wifey was working in Nigeria and living with children. Marriage has always been turbulent and we even almost got divorced after I travelled out. We somehow worked on our issues with the help of pastors, family and friends, and after a few years of ''roughing'' it abroad to pave way for them, I finally succeeded and my family arrived a few months ago.

I used to be hot tempered, but I have had enough time to gain insight into my inadequacies and reflect on them. I am now significantly calmer due to the determination to make my marriage better and as per ''abroad levels''. My wife on the other hand is fully taking advantage of me and the environment we find ourselves in. First thing she did on getting here was to cut of my entire family. She said she doesn't want to have anything to do with any of them anymore. She has also not been too keen to kickstart her career, as all she does is endless picture taking and editing for social media hyping. I know this might be due to the initial ''euphoria'' phase cos she is coming abroad to a big house, big car and having no limits on most things we used to manage back in Nigeria, and she thinks things are bread and butter. You would never think for a second that she is a married woman if you check her profiles on social media!

She has become even more toxic person than she ever was in Naija. Now very bossy, never backs down, always the attacker, ever ready for a fight, lazier, always on social media, communicates with me as little as possible, embarrasses me in the neighbourhood with the constant noises from our house, and finally her threats have now tripled! Madam is now so fierce that I have become the house chicken. Just within a few months of being here o! She tells me that she will show me for all the ''gra gra'' I used to do back in Nigeria. Friends advised me against bringing this woman here but I no wan hear word as per responsible family man wey I dey claim to be.

The popular threat is usually ''I will end your career''. I wasn't taking this too seriously initially, but she then started following through with the threats by constant calls to the police and other services, making spooky and baseless career ending accusations and allegations against me.

I have never been the one to first lay my hands on her, but I have spilled drinks on her before when she attacked me. My wife now gets very physical without having any element of self control, fear or restraint after the simplest argument and sometimes, she damages things out of anger. She does this so often and never hesitates to dare me to do my worst.

I discovered that she has signed up on dating sites and when I even caught her chatting about sex to a particular guy in our area, she said that it was all my fault. She did not apologise for this. She even referred to it one time after an argument that if I am convulsing like this over just a sex chat, she's waiting to see what I'd do when I see a man on top of her.

My productivity at work has declined significantly and I am now on the verge of depression. Neighbours called the police on us one time after a lot of noise from out house. She accused me of domestic violence. The police had to separate us and I was stuck at home for an extended period and could not go to work due to this. I am now being investigated for domestic violence, which is a serious crime as madam wants it and I have had to report the situation to my company! The whole thing is so messy that I am scared that I have not seen the worst yet.

I am so afraid of losing it all and returning to Nigeria broke cos I spent my last card and even racked credit card debt to bring them here hoping to pay off gradually. I still have a few years to get my citizenship and if I lose my job now, that is the end for all of us!

For now, I don't know what is going to happen to us, as this woman is so determined to cause great and irreparable damage that could ruin our lives, just to get back at me and she is being cheered on by her family and friends.

THE SITUATION IS SO MESSED UP!

UPDATE:

Divorce has now been filed. I also recently got lucky as I was able to secure a restraining order when she messed up again and hit me daring me to do my worst. I called the police and made a proper case and she was arrested. She has been banned from the house for a month. The police advised me to talk to my lawyer and extend indefinitely if I want to. I hope to get this done ASAP. The law here does not only protect women but also protects innocent men. All you need is patience and wisdom. Thank you all for your ideas. Still several hurdles to cross but I am on the winning side for now.

Hello young man. Your lies sounded familiar because you have come here before with different name. You agreed you used to be hot tempered. At what point did you change? I need to be frank here because you may not find anyone telling you the truth. I wish you could really swear by whatever you believed in, either Jesus Christ or native wise that your wife is always at fault. You have never seen anything good in your wife. It would also help us if you tell us how you met your wife and whether she was the first woman in your life. Can you also tell us that you dont have extra marital affairs in Nigeria before you left and when you got abroad? What kind of man are you, the one tied to her mother's apron string or the one that truly love his wife.
I am short of words for now but if all you have said are true, may posterity judge between you and the wife. But if you have come to this platform to tell us lies "You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44

We know people like you who likes punishing their wife by not allowing her to work, by not empowering her. Some of you are being controlled against your wife by your mother and your family members.

Except your story is purely and 100% true, you will never make it in live, no matter your position now. If you pull down your wife in the public, you will never grow in your endeavours in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name. Amen and all the curses in Deuteronomy 28 shall be your portion EXCEPT YOU ARE 100% INNOCENT in Jesus' name. AMEN

Don't look for anybody when your problems start. Oniro jatijati

To all those saying take her back to Nigeria and seize her papers, I never even thought of that cos my wife is not a gentle soul that you would just take to Nigeria and take documents from. She would make a lot of trouble if I did this, so that was never even on the table. I don't even care if she remains in this country as long as I have some peace in my life and my children are well looked after.

When I initially tried to get us to travel to Nigeria, it was to only to de-escalate the volatile situation, cos it was beginning to look like we were on a slippery slope downhill with the kids being very vulnerable and I thought that the initial shock of moving abroad, was what was getting to her and exacerbating her aggression.

More so, how can you forcefully whisk away an unwilling adult to the airport like a puppy, just to get them to travel to Nigeria with you. This lady had no intention to travelling even after initially agreeing and made me purchase a flight ticket.

Keep lieing. Hell Is your home. God will never support hypocrites

Hello young man. Your lies sounded familiar because you have come here before with different name. You agreed you used to be hot tempered. At what point did you change? I need to be frank here because you may not find anyone telling you the truth. I wish you could really swear by whatever you believed in, either Jesus Christ or native wise that your wife is always at fault. You have never seen anything good in your wife. It would also help us if you tell us how you met your wife and whether she was the first woman in your life. Can you also tell us that you dont have extra marital affairs in Nigeria before you left and when you got abroad? What kind of man are you, the one tied to her mother's apron string or the one that truly love his wife.
I am short of words for now but if all you have said are true, may posterity judge between you and the wife. But if you have come to this platform to tell us lies "You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44

We know people like you who likes punishing their wife by not allowing her to work, by not empowering her. Some of you are being controlled against your wife by your mother and your family members.

Except your story is purely and 100% true, you will never make it in live, no matter your position now. If you pull down your wife in the public, you will never grow in your endeavours in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name. Amen and all the curses in Deuteronomy 28 shall be your portion EXCEPT YOU ARE 100% INNOCENT in Jesus' name. AMEN

Don't look for anybody when your problems start. Oniro jatijati