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SEUN KUTI TAKES ‘MOVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE’ TO KOGI

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Warns Oppressors to be ready for the Movement of the People.

It was a moment of brainstorming, in Kabba, the Kogi West Senatorial headquarters of Kogi State, on the 8th of December, at the prestigious Kabba Development Union secretariat (K.D.U).

The program was hosted by Sheyi Babaeko, with the theme: State of the Nation: M.O.P as the viable alternative and a paradigm shift from poverty to prosperity.

The program started at exactly 2pm, with rendition of the National Anthem, followed by the introduction of guests, the eloquent and notable MC. Dan Yori, welcomed dignitaries and personalities in attendance Such as comrade Ayo Ogedengbe , The National Communications Strategist of NRM, a resistance movement against oppression and Neo-colonisation, others Included Comrade(s) Opeyemi Havana, Lekan Olowu, Enietan Aliu, Ojo Victor, Lekan Ajibulu and Nayo, the SDP Chairmanship candidate for the December 12 Kabba Bunu Local Government election, Babalowe and a host of other personalities who graced the occasion.

It was after the introduction of guests that the MC handed over the microphone to Sheyi Babaeko the host, who set the ball rolling on what measures the MOP has in place to be able to Move Nigeria and Nigerians forward from poverty to prosperity, other questions included how the MOP intends to address the escalating security situation in Nigeria, the rising unemployment, the collapse of our educational and health sector.

Seun Kuti, the politically adroit artist of note, Grammy Award nominee and activist of unblemished repute wasted no time in tackling the questions raised by the host and the spirited audience.

On Security, he said collective efforts will be put in place to address Insecurity, he said MOP will invest hugely on human capital development, Infrastructure and rebuilding the Security architecture by increasing budgetary allocation to the Security sector, employ competent hands with modern equipment to eradicate Insecurity, he also said youths unemployment will be addressed with about 12-15% of the budget allocated to Agriculture.

As a pan Africanist, with genuine commitment to build a New Nigeria, the MOP will return power to the people and that’s why we brought this message to Kabba, in Kogi State because of the strategic location of Kogi State, not minding the present oppressive Government in the state.

On the security, once again, let us all clearly note that ultimately, the more we secure the future of Nigerian people, the less insecurity there will be.

The budgetary allocation to education will be 25% and the very best of hands who are Nigerians will be called upon to revive the educational sector, with a review of our archaic curriculums, it is time to organize the Nigerian people and build the most advanced stage of political process that will remove Charlatans masquerading themselves as the peoples leaders, be it at the Federal, States and local Government levels he further posited.

The program thereafter gave a 1 Minute silence in respect of all the victims of Endsars protesters who died across the country before moving on to the inauguration of coordinators for MOP across the 21 Local Government.

With this inauguration, let all our oppressors be prepared for the movement of the people. Enough is indeed Enough he concluded!

The Host thanked everyone for coming, called for group pictures and prayed that God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Comrade Odion Ozeigbe

Communications Executive

Movement of The People

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Just In: Tinubu Set To Embark on  Two-weeks Annual Leave.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a two-week annual leave

 

According to Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave.

 

He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms.

 

He will return to the country after the leave expires.

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Alleged Corruption : El-Rufai denies allegations, vow to swear on Quran….

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has asserted that his entry into politics was driven solely by a desire to serve the people, not to amass wealth or siphon public funds.

 

El-Rufai made this declaration on Tuesday during a Hausa program aired on Freedom Radio, Kaduna.

 

Speaking candidly, the former governor dismissed allegations of financial misconduct during his administration, maintaining that he was already financially content before assuming office.

 

The Kaduna State House of Assembly had earlier indicted El-Rufai’s administration for the misappropriation of over N423 billion during his eight-year tenure.

 

 

However, El-Rufai and his associates have categorically denied the accusations, labeling them as politically motivated.

 

“I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied with what I had before becoming governor,” El-Rufai stated, adding that he is ready to swear on the Quran to prove his innocence if other former governors and current leaders do the same.

 

 

“I have always prayed for guidance in all I do, and I strive not to betray the trust of the people. Whenever the former governors of Kaduna State and other leaders are ready to swear with the Quran that they never misappropriated public funds, I will join them. I have no fear because I know I never took money that belonged to the people,” he said.

 

 

The former governor expressed dismay over the allegations, saying his administration has been accused without any clear evidence of where the money went missing or who took it.

 

He further claimed that his allies were being targeted and invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as part of a smear campaign against him.

 

“I have left everything to God’s judgment. I have prayed and will remain silent on the issue. I have instructed my lawyers to take legal action against those tarnishing my name, but for now, I’m focused on my activities like reading and writing,” he said.

 

 

El-Rufai emphasised that service to the people continues even after leaving office, stating, “You don’t need to hold a position in government to serve. We are still working with like-minded individuals who genuinely want to serve the people, not those seeking to enrich themselves.”

 

Looking ahead, El-Rufai revealed that he intends to return to politics in 2027 after completing his studies, remarking, “There is no retirement in politics. God willing, we will return and continue serving the people.”

 

 

 

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Alleged N27bn fraud: Ex-Taraba Gov., Ishaku, Spends 5th Night in EFCC Cell

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A FCT  High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday remanded former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku and former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

 

The duo was arrested on September 27 for allegedly diverting N27bn belonging to the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

 

In the suit, marked CR/792/24, filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, the EFCC accused the defendants of diverting N1,010,000,000 to their personal use between August 25, 2015, and March 21, 2016, in Abuja.

 

The anti-graft agency stated that this amount formed part of the 2.5 percent contingency funds belonging to the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

 

 

The EFCC further alleged that the duo committed an offense contrary to Section 315 of the Penal Code A, Cap 532, Laws of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria 2007, which is punishable under the same section.

Other sums allegedly diverted by the defendants as part of the contingency fund include N650,686,369.99 between January 6, 2019, and April 29, 2021; N193,030,000 between January 2019 and April 29, 2021; and N170,549,842.00 between January 6, 2019, and April 29, 2021, among others.

 

Upon their arraignment, the defendants, according to a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, pleaded not guilty. Oyewale stated that the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), asked the court for a trial date and an accelerated hearing of the matter.

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