New Year Message: Endure Till November To Change Yahaya Bello’s Government of Impunity-Kogi ADC

Kogi State chapter of African Democratic Congress(ADC) have called on Kogites to endure the suffering and repairable man – made hardship in Kogi State for more few months ahead when they will have the opportunity to vote in the government they desire. These words were contained in a new year statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Bashir Ibrahim Ellah and made available to THE LEAKAGES.

The State Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) State Chapter have called on Kogites to endure more and gladly wishes all citizens and residents of Kogi State a blissful New Year.

On behalf of the entire ADC family, we enjoin all citizens and residents of Kogi State who endured the repairable man-made hardship of 2016, 2017 and 2018 particularly civil servants and pensioners of Kogi State work force who celebrated the Christmas and New Year without their over one year salaries and pension arrears, to keep hope alive for 2019 for the change they desire.

We ask that you don’t take it amiss if we insist you remain calm, law abiding but resolute in the face of the fact that your future and that of your children and dependent relatives have been bloated by none payment of salaries and pension arrears against Government claim of not owing any salary and pension arrears.

The Publicity Secretary also called on all Kogites to vote all ADC candidate in the state, stating that the party still remain the best alternative for progress, peace and development in the state. 

2019 ELECTION: ADC made impressive outing at Kabba/Bunu...

As great crowd welcome Omoluabi, Adeleye & Aiyenale across the 15 wards

The train of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made another unimaginable and terrific tour of the 15 wards of Kabba/Bunu LGA of Kogi West as the candidates continue the flag off of the  ADC 100km road grading and maintanance across the towns and villages of the Kabba/Bunu LGA sponsored by the candidate for House of Representatives for Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu federal Constituency, Hon SO Adeleye.

From one village to another, the crowd was unprecedentedly massive and cheering. The women, youth and elderly kept chanting ADC freedom, the atmosphere were hugely receptive and the people charged to enthrone ADC in the election ahead.

Various speakers including the Senatorial Candidate for Kogi West Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi (OBA) House of Represrntatives Candidate for Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu  Fed Constituency, Hon SO Adeleye, House of Assembly Candidate, Hon Fred Aiyenale, ADC State Organizing Secretary, Alh Ismaila Adesoye, ADC State Youth Leader, Hon Ralphael Ajayin, LGA Party Chairman Hon Ayo Kajotoni and host of others spoke glowingly of the readiness and assurance of the party to win all legislative seats in Kogi West come Feb 16.

The Senatorial Candidate, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi described the state of roads, healthcare delivery, economy, enviroment and job availability as abysmally comatose and critically deplorable despite the huge billions of Naira that have come as constituency projects duly allocated to our legislators. He emphacised on the huge setback past and present legislative representation have created for the people. He however assured the people that when he is elected, he will make the resources of the people work for them interms of providing the most needed and desired road network, accessible primary healthcare delivery, job security, economic rediscovery and colective proaperity. He enjoined the people to vote ADC at all level.

The candidate for House of Reps and the initiator of the 100k road grading and maintanance, Hon SO Adeleye thanked the people for their support from the begining and now as the Candidate of ADC, he said his only reason for joining politics is to impact the life of the people and bring development close to them. He says the road grading.and maintanance has become urgent and necessary because of the deplorable state the previous and present representative have left the road into. He promise to continue to give to the people, speak for the people and promote their welfare.

High Chief Aiyenale while adressing the crowd at various locations admonished the people to vote for ADC at all level. He promised not to forget the people when elected. From Okedayo  to Egbeda to Otu to Kajola to Odolu etc, the people made different requests and pledge their unflinching support for ADC.

Yagba: Elder Leke Ward-to-Ward Campaign Tour Shutsdowm Yagba West Area Council with mammoth crowd(Photos)

African Democratic Congress(ADC) Candidate for Yagba House of Representatives Election, Elder Leke Abejide yesterday took his ward to ward campaign to Yagba West Area Council in continuation of his campaign for February 16th House of Representative election.

Wards visited includes Ogga, Tiv community, Omi, Odoara, Igbaruku, Iyanamerin/Oké-eri, Ejimba, Odo-eri and Okoto. 

At the Royal Palace of Oba Daniel Adekumolu of Ogga and the high chief in council, the people thanked Elder Leke on behalf of Ogga community mostly for the payment of WAEC fees for the students in Yagba Federal constituency.

The royal father demanded for rehabilitation of their hospital and provision of boreholes for water supply.

The leader of the youths, women and students who were beneficiaries of the free WAEC fees assured Elder Leke of the community total votes.

In response, Elder Leke said he has already given out #200,000 to the community for rehabilitation of Ogga road. He said he is going to empower about 300,000 youths in Yagba Land, he promised a soft loan without interest for the women in Yagba land.

Shortly after departing Ogga, Elder Leke took the campaign train to the Tivs community in Ogga to solicit for their votes.

In Omi Comminity, the Royal Father, the Agbana Olomi of Omi land, Oba Bolarin Inubiraye JP appreciates elder Leke for paying the students WAEC fees in Yagba federation. The community leader begged elder Leke not to forget Omi community mostly the upgrading of their royal stool which has remain ungraded since 1945. The royal father also called for adequate use of Omi dam for the development of Yagba Land.

Elder Leke who prayed for the development of the community said he was surprised that since 1945, the Obaship has not been upgraded. He further promised to look keenly into resuscitating Omi dam when elected. The youths in omi thanked Elder Leke Abejide for the payment of WAEC fees for all the students in Yagba federal constituency. The youth leader called on Elder Leke to look into the following, Bad road, Poor educational infrastructure, poor Health facility, Inadequate security.

The good people of Odoara ward promised 100% votes for Elder Leke Abejide in the Community. The people said they believe he will do more when elected. 

At Igbaruku community, Elder Leke promised proper rehabilitation of Ignaruku-Odoara road, he said the payment of WAEC is a 5 year planned project. He promised never to disappoint the community when elected.

At Iyanamerin-Okeeri community, the royal father thanked Elder Leke Abejide for the payments of students fees.

A special prayer was rendered by the High chief in council for Elder Leke.

At Ejiba community, the royal father welcome Elder Leke with open arms and said Elder Leke is now an house hold name. He prayed for the ADC candidate for a successful political outing. The Ejimba students union sand praises of Elder Leke and assured him of their royals support. 

At Odoeri town, the people came out in large numbers to welcome the ADC candidate, Elder Leke said Odoeri community is his second home and had nothing to fear. He urged the people to come out and vote ADC.

At Okoto, the community leaders requested for boreholes and said even the three available boreholes needs repair. Elder promised to look into their request and urge them to vote in ADC to avoid fake promises from politicians like non functional boreholes.

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New Year: Future of Kogi State in our hands-Kogi Youth President-General.

President General, Kogi United Youths Forum, Comrade Musa Ali Otigba has called on Kogi Youth to be peaceful and law abiding in his New Year Message Youths of the State.

In a statement the President-General release on Tuesday in Lokoja, he reminded the youth that the future of the state is in their hands. 

‘’Fellow compatriots. I want to specially thank the Almighty God and you, for the success of my 2018. We couldn't have done it without God and you. Here, I want to welcome you to the year 2019, our year of immeasurable success and victory over the works of the devil.

I believe in you, that God, in His infinite mercies will use you and I, to correct the wrongs in our state and in our nation at large, to bring socur to our people. I pray that God protect each and everyone of us and our family members from evil works of the enemies. May we never be victims of any negative coincidence of any kind- Amen. 

The much talked about 2019 general election is here. I want to urge all Kogi youths, home and abroad, to remain law abiding wherever we find ourselves. Never again shall we allow ourselves to be used as thugs by anyone, to cause pain, damages and suffering to anybody.

We should all know that the future of our dear state, Kogi, is in our hands. God has bestowed upon us a huge responsibility to bring the youths of different ethnic groups in the state together with one voice so that we can achieve peace, unity and development in our state.

We must, therefore, put in our best in whatever capacity that we can to ensure that we achieve this objective. 

I wish our individual candidates, success in the upcoming elections. And I wish all of us long lives in good health and prosperity in our individual endeavours. Happy new year to you all’’ he concluded. 

Elder Leke Embarks On Tours Of Wards In Yagba Federal Constituency.

Yagba House of Representatives Candidate under African Democratic Congress(ADC) yesterday commenced a tour of all the wards of his constituency in furtherance of his political campaign for the 2019 elections.

The campaign train hit Isanlu-Essa in Yagba West LGA, the good people of Isanlu -Essa were all excited to receive the ADC candidate Elder LEKE JOSEPH ABEJIDE.

The Oba of Isanlu-Essa was also delighted to receive Abejide, the royal father said the community has been abandoned for long by the government but he is a happy man that Elder Leke took his time to come with his entourage to pay a courtesy visit to the people.

He said Nevertheless he’s aware of the good works of Elder Leke, saying his selfless services has spoken in a large volume that can not be underestimated.   

In his remark he said Elder Leke is not just a politician but a real progressive who can do anything to ensure good governance.

A prominent member of the community, Kingsley Omotayo said the people are set to enjoy the dividends of democracy under ADC as a party. He therefore enjoin the people to vote for Elder Leke, Whom he described as the most worthy candidate to represent Yagba Federal Constituency. 

The State House of Assembly ADC candidate for Yagba West Constituency, Barrister Adeniyi Olakunls thanked the community and enjoin the good people of Isanlu-Esa to pray, support and vote for Elder Leke Abejide for Yagba federal House of representatives come February 16 2016. He further introduced himself to the community as the consistent candidate of House of Assembly Election. 

Elder Leke Abejide while responding thanked the good people of Isanlu-Esa community for standing with him. He said by the special grace of God almighty he will make sure that the road to the community from Egbe is been awarded by the Federal Government but before the approval by the government he is going rehabilitate the road.

Moving forward, the entourage arrived at the palace Oba of Okunran, where he was warmly welcomed by the king of the ancient community Okunran. 

The traditional welcome the ADC entourage and assured Elder Leke of the Community support in totality. He also said the news about the WAEC fees he paid for their children who are about to write SSCE is all over the town, and he believe Elder Leke is ready to do more.

He gave elder Leke his royal blessings and assured him success in the forth coming Election.

While speaking, the ADC candidate Elder Leke said he will provide the Hausa community a motorized borehole for adequate water supply . He said he is human and he will always commit himself to humanitarian services. He also said he will promote the education sector more, as he is ready to pay WAEC fees for four years if elected as the Yagba House of Representative member. In his closing remark he said he is set to give free medical outreach to children from ages zero to five years not leaving the pregnant women out of the scheme.

The drugs and vaccines we catering for about 300,000 children and pregnancy women and it will be administered free of charge to the good people of Yagba Land

The youth of the community said they are always ready to vote ADC because the party has shown itself to be one of the best alternative political party so far.

The women also sang in solidarity songs for Elder Leke said they are not ready to sell their vote nor ready to trade their development for monetary gains.

The Liberation campaign team didn't stop but rather proceeded to Okoloke town, where Elder Leke also paid a royal visit to the traditional ruler, Oba James Dada Ogunyanda, he heartily received the ADC candidate with some of the chiefs and elders. 

He said the town has equally been left out for a very long time but thanks to the Liberation team led by Elder Leke.

He said elder Leke is a youthful candidate that deserves to be voted. L

Furthermore he said their community is suffering from many things especially insecurity which they have approach the necessary quarters but yet to get a positive response.

‘’Currently we working on providing accommodation for security personnel's  that might be posted to secure our community but we have no funds to continue the work. He gave his royal blessing to him and said the people of Okoloke are not going to disappoint the party. 

While addressing the Royal Father, Elder Leke promised to give two hundred(200) blocks to support the ongoing building and also said if elected, he will ensure provision of adequate security and a peaceful environment for the community. 

Elder Leke Distributes Bags of Rice, Clothings Worth Millions To Widows, Constituents(Photos)

The candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Elder Leke Abejide has distributed bags of rice, clothes and other relieved materials to the widows across Yagba Federal Constituency.
Elder Leke who has invested hugely in the welfare of both the old and young ones, market women and farmers, Students and youth was given a tumultuous welcome yesterday as he made a tour across the communities in Yagba federal constituency to give a stomach infrastructure to his constituents.

In a swift reaction to Elder Leke philanthropy from the people of Ejuku Land, Morning Star Association presented an Award of benevolence to Elder Leke, a woman who spoke on behalf of the Association commended Elder Leke for breaking the jinx of poverty and giving succour to the people of Yagba Land and by paying the WAEC fees of all students.

The woman said after a series of thanksgiving songs " Elder Leke Abejide has been given us relieved materials even before he was called by majority of us to represent us at the green chamber, we believed in his generosity and of course, he will surely do more than this if elected and exposed to government funds, he paid 40million Naira WAEC fees of our children which everybody benefitted including the sons and daughters of the opposition parties.
His kind gestures has signalled us that we have a man who has a genuine love for his people, his aspiration is beyond party line as a lot of people have benefitted from him which will speak volume for him during the next year election.
We the women of this Land are solidly behind him to represent us at the green chambers" she stressed

Elder Leke Abejide expressed his gratitude to God and the people of his constituency for giving him unflinching support, he reassured his commitment toward making sure that his people enjoy him more every blessed day.

Immediately after the tour, Elder Leke held a meeting with the party structures at his home town in his residence where the Local Government and Ward Chairman consisting of Secretary, Women Leader and Youth Leader were briefed by Elder Leke Abejide, after some hours of discussion, Elder Leke made a donation of N300,000 (Three hundred thousand) to the party in the constituency and pledged to keep on supporting the party towards achieving success in the election.
Elder Leke said, his Foundation has made available the sum of 10,000 (Ten thousand) hand bags to be distributed to women across the constituency, he also confirmed that over 300,000 (Three hundred thousand) vaccines and drugs for children and pregnant women across Okunland has been made ready for distribution. After the meeting came to an end, the crowd prayed for Elder Leke and his family.

While leaving his compound, Elder Leke gave each and everyone a bag of rice with some cash to celebrate the incoming new year.

Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho Is Already Winning ~ Media Team.

The Media team of Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho, the candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming House of Assembly Election, has publicly avowed that their principal is already winning the election considering his acceptability by the people and his high level of probity.

In a statement made available to the newsmen on behalf of the team by one Samuel Oj Temibi, the team expressed confidence stating that its principal is a good product and that alone has prepared him to win the election next month.

He said "We make bold to tell the public that our principal is a good product and as such, he posses the character decency, the wherewithal and the required criteria to represent the people of Ijumu efficiently and effectively.

Temibi who emphasized that Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho has no strong contenders exuded hope that his principal will come out victoriously at the polls, he explained that his principal has been a part and parcel of Ijumu politics which has make him to be aware of the problems bedeviling the people of Ijumu constituency and how to proffer a long lasting solution.

He Jocularly mock other contestants of Ijumu House of Assembly saying most of them could not recollect when last they visited their villages talk more of knowing the challenges the people are facing, he explained how some of the candidates sit down at UK, LONDON, DUBAI and ABUJA thereby leveraging on the popularity of their parties to continue disturbing the tranquility of the people in the constituency.

Temibi noted that his principal, Otunba Shauib Ipinmisho has been consistent and committed to serving his people, " Our principal is not a UK or Morocco base, he comes home thrice every week as occasion demand, infact i can say that he base home. As I am writing now, he is at his home country unlike his contenders who are still being pleaded with to come home for campaign. It is pointless, needless and boring to say our principal knows where the shoes is pinching our people and he knows how to address every issues regarding this"

"Our principal Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho has genuine love for the people of Ijumu Land, this is one of the forces that triggered his readiness toward preparing himself to represent the interest of his people at the State House of Assembly"


Temibi prayed for their supporters and charged them to continue with their good work.

Police Siege At Sen. Dino Melaye’s House: NGO Threathens To Drag Nigerian Police To United Nation.

The Director of Litigation, Justice helpline foundation, Barr. Ayo Desmond Jonathan, a non governmental organization has threatened to drag the Nigerian Police to the United Nations over the inhuman treatment being metted by the Nigerian Police in constantly intimidating the Senator, Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye.

In a statement issued in Lokoja and signed by Bar
Ayo, the Justice Help line foundation equally reminded the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, that he would either in or out of office account for his deeds.

The Justice Help line foundation berated President Mohammadu Buhari for turning a deaf ear, and chooses to look the other way regarding the inhuman atrocities of the Nigerian police, pretends not to be aware of the harassment, intimidation of innocent citizens, as serious dangers posed to Nigeria democracy.

The Foundation lamented several cases involving the Nigerian Police in which citizens rights were infringed upon, with Mr President turning deaf ears.

According to Bar. Ayo, in a country where several members of the ruling APC were alleged to have been involved in corrupt practice, Mr President found it convenient to protect such persons, yet the police finds it convenient to harass, intimidate and infringe on peoples rights perceived to be in the opposition.

Bar. Ayo gave example of the Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Gov. Ganduje saga, amongst several other cases of corruption, in which Mr President allegedly provided cover for such persons, amidst the much talked about integrity and fight against corruption.

According to Bar. Ayo, the laying of siege at the house of Senator Dino Melaye, the disconnection of electricity and water supply to the Senator’s residence as well as constantly firing of teargas into the residence is the least level the police has gone, warned of the dear consequences if anything happens to the Senator.

The Justice helpline foundation is a Hunan Rights Organization, committed to providing pro bono legal services to the indigent, a whistle blower committed to exposing corruption cases, prison enhancement and decongestion, fight against child labour and drug abuse as well as illegal migration, offers pro bono legal services, carries out prison visitation, says it is unfortunate for the police to have declared wanted, laid siege at the Senators residence, when it was alleged that the men of the Civil Defense, officially assigned to protect the Senator were said to have engaged the police and hoodlums who tried to shot at the senator on that faithful day, on his way to commission some constituency projects, lamented the inaction of IGP Ibrahim Idris, lamented that the police is displaying its partisanship rather than professionalism.

The NGO caution the police asking it to be more civil in its approach, warned that it would not hesitate to drag the police to the UN if any harm befalls the senator by reasons of their action or inaction at trying to get at the senator using unprofessional manner.

Having followed the activities of the Nigerian Police, and with the unfolding event, we have every reason to be concerned about the real motive behind the new attempt to arrest Senator Dino Melaye considering the spate of strange and unresolved deaths of persons in police custody in recent past.

We Justice Help line foundation having assembled team of lawyers would approach the court seeking to restrain the police from attempt to always harass and intimidate Senator Melaye.

2019 is our year of collective victory and prosperity... Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi

I use this rare but privileged opportunity to say happy New year to the religious leaders, royal fathers, opinion makers, political stalwarts, women, youths, students and the entire great people of Kogi west nay Nigeria.

As a religious people, 1st of January signifies the beginning and newness of everything to us. It is a time of  thoughtful reflection, critical appraisals, genuine resolution and incisive decision making to us as individuals and collectively as a people.

As we reflect on where we are coming from, I charge us to take deep and informed decisions on the lessons learnt, resolve the issues thrown up in our hearts and form a formidable conclusion that will guide our activities going forward.

As a people of same Senatorial district, I urge us all to be resolute, determined and ready to make political decisions and support that guarantees a departure from failed past and rudderless present as we move towards general election this year 2019 .

Year 2018 is gone and will never come again, we must therefore forget the disappointment of the past and get set for the brilliant opportunity the coming election gives to throw up new leaders for the journey of another four (4) years. As we begin the activities of the year, I wish to remind us of our resolve to represent you at the Senate in 2019 under the untainted banner of African Democratic Congress (ADC). Our ambition is one that is anchored on restoring the lost hope of the people in governance and representation. It is one predicated on the immediate need to rebuild, reform, restore and reposition Kogi West for the daunting challenges ahead. It's therefore important to enjoin us to remain commited to the course of restoration of hope, rebuilding of abandoned infrastructures, genuine empowerment of women and youths, provision of sustainable primary healthcare and above all reconnect the people back to government through virile, commited, patriotic and sincere representation.

I encourage you all to keep hope alive, remain law abiding and peaceful in all our conducts.

It's indeed a new dawn in Kogi west.

I welcome and congratulate you for making it to 2018.

Happy New year,

Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi  (OBA)
Senatorial Candidate,
African Demicratic Congress (ADC)
Kogi West, Nigeria

New Year: Elder Leke Abejide urge constituents to vote ADC for effective representation.

The leading candidate of African Democratic Congress(ADC) in this year Federal House of Representative Election In Yagba Land, Elder Leke Abejide has urge all members of Yagba Constituency to vote ADC for effective representation.

In a statement release through his Media Team, he said ‘’Do not lose hope, the Lord is about to hear the cry of Yagba Federal Constituency through proper and effective representation of Elder Leke Abejide for Yagba Federal Constituency.

I want to take this opportunity to wish all constituents of Yagba Federal constituency a very happy New Year, and to pledge that I will do all I can to stand up for you in Green Chamber come 2019

As we take this moment to look back over the year just gone, I don’t have to tell you that the challenges we face are enormous, and that the Government’s austerity measures have made difficult problems much worse. Many of the constituents I met during my daily interactions are facing desperate circumstances, as a result of draconian cuts to benefits, and a falling representative most especially at the green chamber.

Not only that, but even as trust in the political system itself is at an all-time low, it still does not mean that we should give up.

It is that spirit of progressive and caring leadership that has continue to propel me to present myself for service to humanity. I will continue in this lime light to make sure our people receive the best.

In the mean time,while we are all set to have a taste of proper representation come 2019, its will be pleasure to Kindly address the basic issues bothering our dear constituents in Yagba Land, which cuts across Education, Rural development, Agriculture, Care for the aged and children and most importantly Youths empowerment. Which I am assuring us that the liberation of yagba will propel all to prosperity and to the benefit of everyone which is the basic need of dividends of democracy, that we all need to enjoy’’

At this juncture, my sincere plea to the good people of our constituency is to continue to
*Support*
*Vote*
*Canvas*
*Elder Leke Abejide*
*For House of Representative Yagba Federal constituency come 2019*

Leke Abejide Media Team 2019