KOGI 2019: Do not give Yahaya Bello ticket, Okun Youths tells APC, as group endorsed Alh Muhammad Jubrin as most qualified

KOGI 2019: OKUN Youths endorse Amb. Mohammad Ahmed, writes Party Leaders on dangers of fielding Yahaya Bello...

Youths from across the sixty four (64) wards of the five LGAs of Okunland have endorsed the candidature of Ambassador Mohammad Jubrin Ahmed for the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the November gubernatorial election. The youths who are mostly of the All Progressive Congress made the unanimous endorsement after meeting at the different headquarters of the two federal constituency in Okunland during the weekend.

The group which cut across the entire wards of Okunland under the auspices of Concerned Okun Youth Leaders described the reason for the endorsement as borne out of their genuine concern for the suffering Kogites and the unequal and intimidating credentials, administrative acumen and patriotism of Alh. Mohammed Jubrin Ahmed. They said in the letter addressed to the National Chairman of APC and copied to various party stalwarts that only Alh Mohammad appear to be of impeccable character, upright disposition and blameless record of integrity and free of corruption charges among all the contenders that have to far signified interest in the office.


The group says that the only way APC can win the coming election is to pick a man who is as corruption free and of proven integrity like President Muhammodu Buhari. The group notes that Buhari won a popular election in 2015 and 2019 because the people have known him to be uncompromising, honest, upright and indeed a lover of the downtrodden. It is therefore very expedient, instructive and very fundamental for the APC to present to Kogites, a man of such character as the gubernatorial candidate of the party.


While reading a communique adopted after the meeting and signed by Comrade Ajibade Kehinde from Ijumu Oke and Barrister Ifejola Omokore from Amuro district, the conveners describes the need for a fresh candidate for the party as urgent, important and unavoidable in view of the colossal failure, wanton embezzlement and anti-people government of Governor Yahaya Bello. "It is an open secret and a known fact that Governor Bello has squandered the goodwill of the party, failed irredeemably and have made people poorer, it is a popular news that Kogites now considers the suicide option due to non payment of salary running into several months, unnecessary animosity with virtually all the stakeholders in the state and his juvenile approach to all issues. It is therefore imperative that such a monumental failure be replaced with a better candidate " the communique reads.


The group further says that it will still organize a peaceful demand procession to the national secretariat as a mark of seriousness to press home their demand.

Forum of PDP Local Government Youth Leaders Mourn Dino Melaye’s Mother.

Forum of PDP Local Government Youth Leaders has condoled with Senator Dino Melaye, and the entire Melaye family, on the death of their mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye.

The Kabba/Bunu PDP Youth Leader, Comrade Eseyin Kayode(1212) In a statement signed, spoke glowingly of the late Comfort Melaye and stated that she has raised a family that has produced one of Nigeria’s finest patriots and committed professionals.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the Distinguished Senator , and the entire Melaye family at this time, on the loss of their mother”

“We pray that the Almighty God, who granted her a long and prosperous life, may bless, guide and continue to protect the family that she has left behind. We also pray, that the Almighty God in his infinite mercies and grace, grant her a place amongst the righteous ones in Heaven. Amen”, Eseyin Kayode stated.

African Democratic Congress( ADC) Commiserates With Dino Melaye Over Mother's Death.

African Democratic Congress ( ADC) has  commiserated with the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, over the death of his mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye whose sad event took place Thursday, 2nd of May,2019.

In a condolence message to Dino, the Publicity Secretary of ADC Mr  Bashir Ibrahim Ellah described the news of Deaconess Melaye's death as “a shock and great loss not only to Kogi State but Nigeria in general, given her invaluable contributions to the cause of humanity.”
African Democratic Congress’s condolence message which was signed by Mr Bashir Ibrahim Ellah the State Publicity Secretary of ADC was made available to the newsmen in  Lokoja yesterday...........

Omoluabi Set To Resolve NAOS Leadership Crisis.

Kogi West ADC Senatorial Candidate In the last general election in Kogi State is to lead the peace process aimed at finding a lasting solution to the leadership crisis engulfing the National Association Of Okun Students(NAOS)

The development came as a result of the inability of the students mother union in Okun land to conduct on several occasion, a peaceful, transparent and unity convention expected to put an end to the lingering leadership tussle that has engulfed the union for over a year.

Speaking on the new development with one of our correspondents on Thursday, Omoluabi said there is no price too much to pay for peace. It is not about me alone, it is the initiative of the stakeholders and founding fathers to find a lasting peace.

Omoluabi wrote in a statement on one of his social media handle..

“It is my pleasure to humbly invite the former President, Senate President, current executive members and electoral committee members to an urgent but very important meeting.

The meeting is expected to have past and present leaders on ground with the aim to genuinely and finally lay all issues, crisis and divisions in the association to final rest.

It will be a great honor to have all concerned available in order for us to collectively take far reaching decisions for the progress of the association”

The youth leader, mobilizer and Political stakeholder has slated the meeting for tomorrow Saturday 4th May, 2019 at the Kabba Development Union National SECRETARIAT in Kabba by 11am and hopes to find a lasting solution to the crisis.

Hon(ELD) Leke Abejide Condoles With Melaye Family Over Loss Of Mother.

Member-elect of House of Representatives, Elder Leke Abejide, has condoled with Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, over the death of his mother.

The devoted Deacon, Comfort Melaye, passed away yesterday. 

The House of Representatives member-elect said: “Sen Dino, please accept my condolences on the glorious exit of your lovely mother. We thank God for a life well spent and also thank HIM you are the one burying her and not otherwise. May her soul Rest In Peace,amen”

Hon. Leke prayed that God comfort the family and grant her loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

2019 May Day: POHAN Felicitate With Nigerian Workers

The national umbrella for former and serving Public Office Holders Association

of Nigeria (POHAN) has congratulated workers on the occasion of this year’s workers’ day.

This was expressed in a statement signed by POHAN’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, Abdullahi Ahmed.

Abdullahi expressed confidence in the input of Nigerian workers. He applauded them for their level of commitments to the development of the country.

He further enjoined them to remain focus and supportive in all ramifications as they are the pillars that holds the country.

“The President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has given special regards and has also shown concerns to the Nigerian workers, reasons why he has ensured that the thirty thousand minimum wage is implemented with full actions. This is a show that the APC administration is so much concerned with the welfare of every Nigerian worker. Hence, celebrating this year’s worker’s day is worth it in totality.

“Being a Nigerian worker especially being a public servant demands extraordinary commitments and dedication to service. Hence it is noteworthy to applaud every Nigeria Civil Servants for giving their very best in ensuring that the country moves forward.

“Since the reward for good is good, Nigerian Workers are expected to be well catered for same way they reciprocate by showing high level of dedication to their duties.

“On behalf of POHAN, we are saying congratulations to every Nigerian worker who has shown high level of commitments and productivity to the system and kudos to the government for prioritizing the welfare of every Nigeria Worker especially as it is displayed through the payments of their minimum wage as implemented by President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Bello Commiserates With Dino Over Mother's Death

Kogi State Governor, Alh Yahaya Bello, has commiserated with the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, over the death of his mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye whose sad event took place Thursday, 2nd of May,2019.

In a condolence message to Dino, Bello described the news of Deaconess Melaye's death as “a rude shock and great loss not only to Kogi State but Nigeria in general, given her invaluable contributions to the cause of humanity.”
The Kogi State governor’s condolence message which was signed by the governor was made available to the journalists in  Lokoja yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed.

He described the departed Deaconess Melaye as “a quintessential mother, devout Christian and community leader who devoted her lifetime to the service of God and humanity.’’

"SENATOR DINO MELAYE
Ayetoro-Gbedde
Ijumu LGA
Kogi State

CONDOLENCE LETTER ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED MOTHER, DEACONESS COMFORT MELAYE

I received with shock, news of the passing of your mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye. Words are insufficient to condole one on a mother's death, but I do urge you to take solace in the life that she lived. I have no doubt that mama’s impact and reach will continue to be felt through her offspring.

On behalf of the Great People of Kogi State, my family and myself, I offer you our deep condolences while praying the Almighty God to grant you and the rest of the Melaye family the grace to endure this irreparable loss.

Do keep us notified of funeral plans.

Thank you.

YAHAYA BELLO
GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE".
Credit : Onogwu Mohammed Galaticus

BAFA Empowers Lokoja Residents Through “TOUCH A LIFE INITIATIVE” program.

BAFA FOUNDATION a non governmental organization based in Lokoja, Kogi State, says it is assiduously working with like minds to banish poverty out of Nigeria through the “TOUCH A LIFE INITIATIVE” program.

In a statement issued in Lokoja, BAFA FOUNDATION says it is an offshoot of the BAFA Multipurpose Corporative Society established with the sole aim of providing humanitarian support to the less privileged, provide capital support to petty business owners at an interest free loan to entrepreneurs as well as offer medical intervention for critical cases and Scholarships.

The overall essence according to the NGO is to touch lives that are hitherto unnoticed but truly in need of help and to enhance decent living.

According to the statement,  " It is not wrong and no more news that our nation, Nigeria has been officially announced as the global headquarters of POVERTY. This revelation is not exactly made so that government can be insulted or castigated, it was revealed so that humanitarian concerns and philanthropic gesture could be made by those who have enough to those who have not."

It is in the light of this that the BAFA disclosed that in less than one year of its existence, it has substantially and appreciably reached out to unimaginable number of market women, youths and artisans, a feat that has made the program outstanding and making the foundation to speedily grow".

BAFA the statement added, currently has over four hundred petty business owners that have secured various amounts of interest free loans and are doing great in their businesses.

The organization is currently finalizing arrangement with a pro-masses welfare advocacy organization with a deep knowledge of the area to facilitate the process of all empowerment related issues.

BAFA Mission Statements is to among others, "  Touch as many lives and lift as many burden off the poor masses. Provide social welfare intervention to assist poor masses. Build a society that is free of starvation and frustration and to be a trailblazer in the collective agenda towards banishing hunger and poverty out of Africa".

   
One of the loan beneficiary's, Kende Magaji (Mama Kulikuli)  said before she obtained loan from BAFA MCS Ltd, her business was not doing well, pointed out since she got the loan from BAFA, disclosed that she no longer buy groundnut on credit, but now makes more profit than before, a development that has helped her to pay her children's school fees without stress.
Similarly, Joy Isah a hairdresser, who lives in Adankolo community, lokoja and a beneficiary of BAFA loan, explained that she is happy and ready to take more loan from BAFA because she enjoyed the first loan which has helped in the progress of her business. According to Joy Isah, she was able to get some hairdressing materials she needed for her business instead of asking customers to go and get them before use.

Another beneficiary, Khadijat Ayuba, a food seller in Adankolo Community, said as one of the beneficiary of BAFA, expressed happiness that she can now use her money to buy all the food stuffs she needed with cash rather than taken them on credit and to pay back later, expressed appreciation to BAFA.

SPEAKERSHIP AND GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO’S FALLACIOUS STATEMENT” – HON. TEEJAY YUSUF

My attention has been drawn to a viral video been circulated, intensively by some mischief makers, to misinform, confuse and generate concerns amongst the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Kogi West Senatorial District, Kogi State, as well as my colleagues, especially members of the PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives as well as other progressive-minded Nigerians.

In the 50-seconds video, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State was heard, while addressing some of his Party Leaders and members on the aspiration of Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for the Speakership position, saying, “in fact, let me assure that Hon. TJ Yusuf that is in PDP will do our bidding. He is one of those that we are hopeful will come and I will talk to him, he will come”.
Within the past 24 hours alone, I have been inundated with countless telephone calls, text messages, Whatsapp chats and personal visits by patriotic constituents and other Nigerians who feel concerned about the very obvious Freudian slip by Governor Yahaya Bello. Indeed, some expressed very deep worries and concerns about the deliberate attempt by the Kogi State Governor to draw my name into his remarks with a view to use such to impress, attract sympathy and curry favour from the Leader of his party whom he was addressing.

I wish to state with every sense of responsibility that I have NEVER discussed with the Governor, his associates, aides or any of his team about the coming Speakership election or on any matter whatsoever. Also, I have never participated in any meeting; formal or informal, by/with the Governor, his associates, aides or any of his team, either in Kogi State or anywhere whatsoever, on who emerges Speaker of the 9th Assembly of the House of Representatives.

I do not have such personal relationship with Governor Yahaya or his associates, neither have I participated in any meeting with the Governor nor any of his people on the choice of who to support as the Speaker of House of Representatives.

While such utterances may express Governor Bello’s hopes and optimistic wishes, such expectations remain an illusion and I urge all the good people of my constituency, members of my party and all discerning Nigerians to see the utterances as mere fallacy.

Since 2011 when I was elected into the House of Representatives by the good people of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency on the platform of the PDP, I have displayed unflinching passion, unalloyed loyalty and unwavering commitment in the pursuit of our great Party’s agenda, programmes and activities; at all times.

Happily, my loyalty and consistency as a law-abiding partyman has not gone unnoticed by Elders, Leaders and various structures of the PDP - indeed, it is in recognition of my commitment that I was made a Member of the Party’s National Executive Council. Having gone this far in my political career under the PDP; it is too late in the day for me to do anything that will destroy the good name, honour and integrity that Almighty God has given me.

While I urge my constituents, party faithful, colleagues, friends and associates to disregard whatsoever purpose the video was meant to achieve, I assure all that as a very loyal partyman and team-player, I will assiduously work towards the realisation of our Party hierarchy decision. I am confident that at the right time, the Leadership of our great Party will discuss, liaise and guide; as true democrats, unlike the dictatorial tendencies of the APC, we, the about 130 Members-elect PDP Caucus on the way to go as per who emerges Speaker of the 9th Assembly in the House of Representatives.

I wish to assure all that when decision is taken as to who to vote for as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I, as a very loyal, reliable Party Member, like I did in 2015, will deploy all energies, passion, commitment, contacts and goodwill across board towards realising and fulfilling the mandate of our great Party.

Finally, I wish to commend Elders, Leaders, Officials, Members of our great Party, as well as colleagues, friends and associates for their genuine love, concern and understanding.

HON. TEEJAY YUSUF

Breaking: Tribunal Strikes Out Petition Against Yagba House of Rep Member-Elect, Hon(ELD) Leke Abejide.

The Kogi State National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting at Wuse Magistrate Court in Abuja , Wednesday struck out the petition filed against the victory of Yagba federal House of Representatives member-elect, Hon(ELD) Leke Abejide by Henry Abimbola, candidate under the All Progressive Congress(APC)

Abimbola, after the general election had in a suit headed to the Kogi State National Assembly election tribunal in Kogi State, the tribunal expected to sit in Lokoja, the State Capital had earlier moved to the Wuse Magistrate Court FCT Abuja due to the prevailing and worsening security situation in the state under the APC led State government of Yahaya Bello.

The petitioner asked the tribunal to among others determine whether Elder Leke Abejide was lawfully elected in accordance with the electoral laws of the land.

He also asked the court to declare the Yagba House of Representative Election noid and void due to electoral irregularities of ballot stuffing masterminded by his own party APC and therefore order a rerun election immediately.

He claimed this was in violation of the mandatory provisions of the Electoral laws 2010 as amended.

However, in land mark judgment, presided over by Justice Chijioke threw away the case against Hon(ELD) Leke Abejide on the ground that the petition lacks diligent prosecution.  The petition was also struck out due to absence of prosecution witnesses from the petitioner as requested by the tribunal. 

Reacting to judgment, a political stakeholder from Yagba, Chief Dare Mayegun, described the ruling as brilliant and noted that the judgment couldn’t have gone otherwise.

Also reacting to the landmark judgement, Hon. Leke's counsel Bar. Oluwole Aladedoye said the petition do not only lack diligent prosecution but also lack common sense in its entirety. 

Member- elect, Hon.(ELD) Leke Abejide in his reaction thanked God almighty for the ruling and also extended olive branch to his opponent, Henry Ambibola at the to join in working for the development of Yagba land.

” I want to use this medium to appeal to Henry Ambibola and the APC to join hands with me to bring the needed development to our federal Constituency”.