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UNVEILING MORO, A COMMUNITY IN OGUN WHERE ‘GUTTER-WATER’ IS THE ONLY SOURCE THEY HAVE TO DRINK FROM

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One of the basic and essential needs of every man is water, because, water itself they say is life. Not just water though, but clean and germ-free. For the residents of Moro community and its environs, in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, getting good and clean water is a ‘luxury’, as the only source available for them to drink from, is gutter-water which they often share with Fulani-herdsmen’s cows.
We paid a visit to Moro and its environs after being alerted about the extremely poor condition of living in the area and shockingly, what looks like an irritating sight that one can easily mistake for a pothole in the urban area, is where members of these community and its surroundings ‘joyfully’ get their water from which they use for cooking, bathing, and drinking.
According to the residents, this dirty water is what they celebrate they get during the rainy season, because this is the only period that can have access to such ‘luxury’ in the area, as, during the dry season, it takes a whole day journey for them to fetch a keg of water.
Speaking with us, Olusesan Jonathan Adeisha, who was born and bred in the community talked about how they terribly suffer due to lack of water, “this community is one the oldest in this area and source of good water is one of the few things we beg the government to provide for us. We suffer a lot to get water. During the dry season, we may not bathe for 4-to-5 days, because during this period, we have to travel more than 11-kilometers to fetch 30-liters of water for N300. As a result, many have died of numerous diseases like cholera and the likes”.
Another resident who also spoke about how lack of water has made healthy living unrealistic for them said, “Sometimes, we leave our clothes for 4-to-5 months before washing. We use the little we have for drinking and cooking”. Our women travel for close to 24hours to get water where it is available and closest to us.”
When members of this community realized that ‘big and many promises’ during the electioneering period are the only ‘projects ’ their government could offer them, they had rallied round to dig well and make borehole water for themselves, but they met huge disappointment as they discovered that their land is filled with limestones; “we have tried, we have spent a lot of money to make borehole, but because this land is a land of limestones, that dream has become unachievable for us. It will take big engines for us to be able to drill the land up to where we can get good water”.
Apart from lack of good water, the community also lamented how Fulani-herdsmen and their cows have been making life unbearable for them as they usually come during the 10th/11th month to ravage their farms. As a result, they garner a very tiny harvest. And protesting this act of prejudice by the Fulanis will mean their houses getting razed, their women raped and their school children getting matcheted.
“We live in fear during the dry season, because that is when the Fulanis with their cows usually come to dwell among us and when they come like that, they destroy our farm produce and rape our women. We have cried severally to the authorities but nothing has been done until now”, another resident of the area, Jacob Obushu said.
Although the major need these people cried out is clean water, as they have resulted in fate on other needs their government is expected to provide for them. For example, good roads, a clinic. They did not even talk about light. What they call a clinic looks like a madman’s hideout and their unmotorable roads deprived them of commercializing their little farm harvests to make money, especially during the rainy season. Imagine you travel out of the area and coming back you cannot access your house, because of the extremely poor condition of the roads. They have lost quite a number of pregnant women during labor while traveling to the nearest good clinic.

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Nigerian transparency watchdog demands Immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, public apology from police

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The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, a non-partisan organization dedicated to upholding transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, has issued a fervent call for the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro, who has been detained by the Nigeria Police under unclear circumstances.

 

Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro, a distinguished diplomat and grandson of renowned figures in Nigeria’s history, including Pa Alfred Rewane and Alhaji Aloye Dauda Soroye Adegbenro, was taken into custody on 26th April 2024. Despite his significant contributions to social justice and security in Nigeria, the reasons behind his detention remain shrouded in mystery.

 

In a public statement issued today, Comrade Zakari Hashim, the National Coordinator of the Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group, condemned the arbitrary his detention as a violation of his fundamental rights.

 

Hashim emphasized the importance of upholding due process and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their status.

 

“As an organization dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within Nigeria, we strongly condemn any actions that undermine the fundamental rights of individuals,” stated Hashim.

 

“The arbitrary detention of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adejare Adegbenro without clear justification is a blatant violation of his rights and is inconsistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.”

 

The Nigerian Transparency and Accountability Watch Group has called upon the relevant authorities, including the presidency, the Inspector General of Police, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), to intervene and secure the immediate release of Amb. Dr. Otunba Adegbenro.

 

Additionally, the organization has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his detention to ensure accountability for those responsible.

 

Comrade Hashim reiterated the group’s commitment to monitoring the situation closely and advocating for justice and accountability in Nigeria. “We remain steadfast in our pursuit of transparency and accountability,” he affirmed.

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Former education minister, Kenneth Gbagi dies at 62

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A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi, has died at the age of 62.

Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election in Delta State.

He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

This was confirmed in a statement released by his family.

The statement, signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, read, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.

“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

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Ex Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Wife, others To Be Arraigned April 17 Over Dollar Video…..

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The Kano High Court is set to arraign Kano State’s immediate previous governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on April 17, 2024, on charges of bribery, diversion, and theft of money, including the alleged acceptance of $413,000 and N1.38 billion in bribes.

Haruna Dederi, Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, confirmed the situation, saying Ganduje would be charged with his wife and six others.

The accused individuals named in the summons are Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises.

The Kano State Government, which initiated the criminal suit against the eight respondents, has declared its readiness to present 15 witnesses to testify before Justice Usman Na’aba of State High Court number four.

“It is very true. We have filed the case and it’s going to hold on the 17th of April, 2024. What I cannot confirm is whether he is served or not, but he will definitely be served,” he said.

Dederi further highlighted the significance of accountability in governance, remarking, “What he (Ganduje) doesn’t understand is that you cannot run away from the evil day, it will definitely come to you, and this will even serve as a deterrence to all of us that are also in government now.”

The commissioner also addressed the jurisdictional aspect of the case, asserting,
“He was saying that we can’t prosecute him, forgetting that the offence also falls under the category of the state offences,” he said.

“It’s not totally a federal affair and we have even appealed to Justice Liman ruling on that.”

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