By Biola Lawal
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Rtd IG, Solomon Arase has reiterated his commitment to Nigeria, vowing to sustain the battle against Cultism and Banditry to make the country secure and peaceful.

Arase described as ”infantile,” and mere propaganda, insinuation running on an online news against the ongoing reorganisation approved by PSC in the police, involving transfer of certain categories of officers from some states, a PSC Statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations disclosed.
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Flowerbudnews recall that the Police had clarified that transfer of officers from some states were effected to enhance efficiency and accountability and that the ”exercise is a tradition and sacrosanct “.

Dr. Arase however, insisted that he had no apology for his known tradition to stand for a Police Force that is committed to nation building through the protection of lives and properties, maintenance of the rule of law and freeing the nation of the menace of cultists, bandits and other marauding deviants across the country.

Dr. Arase said that he ”can not be diminished to operate as a provincial Nigerian who thinks first of himself or his kindred before national interest.’:’

The allegation that he was the only Police IGP who dismissed Policemen from his own village, he noted was ridiculous and infantile, insisting that he will always fight crime and criminality anywhere it raises it’s head whether it is in his village or somewherelse.

The PSC Chairman stated that he wrote the Governor of his state and copied the Inspector General of Police last December on the deteriorating state of affairs in Edo state particularly the recent surge in cult related violence and demanded urgent and decisive action.

He said in the letter that the situation was further worsened by the failure of the Judiciary to successfully prosecute these cases and which has allowed these criminals to roam freely, perpetuating violence and instilling fear among the people.

As the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Arase said that he amputated cult dons and charged them to court, although and unfortunately the powers that be released these outlaws upon his retirement. The records he noted are still with the Edo state Judiciary.

Since the gang war commenced in the state in November last year, he disclosed that close to 30 persons have been killed.

Dr. Arase declared that he had zero tolerance for violent crimes when he served the nation as the 18th Inspector General of Police and had successfully dominated the security space with intelligence policing. He pledged to continue to contribute to the restoration of peace and safety in Nigeria.

The statement read:

The attention of the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police has been drawn to reports in an online publication on the ongoing reorganisation in the Nigeria Police Force which involved transfer of certain categories of Officers from some states of the federation.

The publication gave the impression that the PSC Chairman was responsible for the transfers that affected Officers from his state of Edo. According to the report ” the Inspector General of Police and the PSC Chairman…collected money from Obaseki, the Edo state Governor to transfer us out of the Command” adding that ” the PSC Chairman did the same Transfer when he was the Inspector General of Police and it was stopped by the former PDP Chairman, late Chief Anthony Anenih of blessed memory”

The publication went as low as alleging that “Arase is the only Police IGP who dismissed Police Men from his own village and when the elders called him, he told them that it is a national issue and not community issue”

The Commission is however happy that the Police Management has sufficiently addressed the issues raised in the publication and that the transfers were routine reorganisation in the Force which involved the transfer of Officers who have served for a long period of time in a particular state which it also noted is “a crucial aspect of maintaining effectiveness and professionalism “.

The Police Management also mentioned the states currently undergoing the reorganisation and which included, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom.

According to the Police, these states and some others have been earmarked for this first phase of reorganisation to enhance efficiency and accountability and that this exercise is a tradition and sacrosanct “.

Dr. Arase however insists that he has no apology for his known tradition to stand for a Police Force that is committed to nation building through the protection of lives and properties, maintenance of the rule of law and freeing the nation of the menace of cultists, bandits and other marauding deviants across the country.

Dr. Arase says that he can not be diminished to operate as a provincial Nigerian who thinks first of himself or his kindred before national interest.

The allegation that he was the only Police IGP who dismissed Policemen from his own village, he noted was ridiculous and infantile, insisting that he will always fight crime and criminality anywhere it raises it’s head whether it is in his village or somewherelse.

The PSC Chairman confirmed that he wrote the Governor of his state and copied the Inspector General of Police last December on the deteriorating state of affairs in Edo state particularly the recent surge in cult related violence and demanded urgent and decisive action.

He said in the letter that the situation was further worsened by the failure of the Judiciary to successfully prosecute these cases and which has allowed these criminals to roam freely, perpetuating violence and instilling fear among the people.

As the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Arase said that he amputated cult dons and charged them to court, although and unfortunately the powers that be released these outlaws upon his retirement. The records he noted are still with the Edo state Judiciary.

Since the gang war commenced in the state in November last year, he disclosed that close to 30 persons have been killed.

Dr. Arase declared that he had zero tolerance for violent crimes when he served the nation as the 18th Inspector General of Police and had successfully dominated the security space with intelligence policing. He pledged to continue to contribute to the restoration of peace and safety in Nigeria.(Flowerbudnews)

 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state ranked first among states in the country in Criminal Justice Reforms by the Abuja-based Centre for Socio-Legal Studies.

 

Governor Oborevwori stated that the state achieved the feat following the passage of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022, and Administration of Civil Justice Law 2022 by the State House of Assembly under his leadership as speaker.

 

Oborevwori stated this in his remarks during the swearing-in of three newly appointed Commissioners in Asaba, the state capital.

 

The new Commissioners are Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Dr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, Commissioner for Information, and Prince Kelly Kalanama Penawou, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

 

He described the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole SAN as a brilliant and capable lawyer schooled in the best traditions of legal practice.

 

“Deep, driven, and devoted to his craft, Mr Ohwovoriole brings to the office almost 30 years of distinguished service at the Bar.

 

He challenged the new Attorney-General to sustain the state’s pace setter role in Criminal Justice Reforms, adding that state’s criminal justice laws are adjudged widely to be 21st century- compliant, especially with recourse to technology.

 

“The transition period of both laws ended on December, 22, 2023. So, both laws are now operational in all courts in Delta State.

 

rigorous and successful implementation of these laws is, therefore, imperative for Delta State to maintain its leadership position.

 

“Only recently, Attorneys-General of the south-east states adopted the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022 as their model, hailing it as “a unique framework for the administration of criminal justice.”

 

Oborevwori further remarked that the new Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, is a tested hand and avid communicator in the field of political communication and information management, having served meritoriously as the PDP State Publicity Secretary in the last eight years.

 

“His appointment as Information Commissioner is thoroughly well-deserved. Dr Osuoza, popularly known as Agenda, is a committed PDP member, humble leader, avid communicator, and relentless public commentator.

 

“It is my earnest expectation that he will take the government’s information management machinery to a whole new level. I expect creativity and innovation in government communication in a way that ensures optimal, fact-based projection of the policies, programmes, achievements, and activities of the government.

 

“One major shift I will like to see in the Information Ministry is for it to go beyond the information arena and engage in positive citizen engagement and mobilisation.

 

“It is my considered view that stakeholder perception audits must be integral to the operations of the information ministry.

 

“It should serve in the best traditions as a sensor, gathering intelligence and inputs from the citizenry that would form the basis of the policies and programmes of the government.”

 

Governor Oborevwori stated that the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Kelly Kalanama Penawou is a grassroots politician of immense stature with extensive experience in local government administration.

 

He said he expects nothing but excellence and exemplary performance from him, having served as Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs in the immediate past administration.

said he expects nothing but excellence and exemplary performance from him, having served as Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs in the immediate past administration.

 

He charged the Commissioners to lead by example by being role models in their respective ministries.

 

Oborevwori said: “To the commissioners, I leave you with no charge other than the one I gave to your colleagues, and I quote.

 

“As heads of Ministries, your personal example is the most powerful leadership tool you possess. You must be role models in punctuality, discipline, hard work, excellence, honesty, transparency, and accountability. People will do what they see you do, not what you say. Hence, you must endeavour to match your words with actions.

 

“Let fairness, equity, and justice guide your actions, and you must give every citizen equal opportunity to benefit from our programmes and services. In this regard, you must shun ethnic politics and divisive tendencies. You are to maintain an open door policy in your ministries and be accessible to all and sundry.

 

“I wish to reassure Deltans that with the distraction of the court cases now behind us, this administration is poised to fully focus on the business of advancing Delta State through accelerated infrastructural development, more job opportunities, improved learning climate in our schools, and better working conditions for workers in the public service.

 

“What we have achieved in the last seven months will pale in comparison to what we are set to do in the months and years ahead. Rest assured, we are determined to make life richer, better, and more fulfilling for all Deltans”.

 

He charged all political appointees to roll up their sleeves and redouble their efforts to contribute their quota to the effective and successful implementation of the MORE agenda.

 

“We must reciprocate the massive mandate given to us by the good people of Delta State with sincerity of purpose, empathy with the people, and improved service delivery, in the discharge of our duties.”

 

Responding, the Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, expressed appreciation to God and to the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for finding them worthy to serve as Commissioners.

 

He assured Deltans of their resolve to put in their best in the service of the state through the MORE agenda.

 

The Deputy Governor of the State, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Deputy Governors of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue and Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Hon. Nicholas Mutu, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, State PDP Chairman, Dr Kingsley Esiso, Senator James Manager, Olorogun J. U. Oguma, Chief Chris Agbobu, Dr Gabriel Ogbechie, among others, attended the ceremon

 

By Flowerbudnews

The League of Imams and Alfas has faulted the appointments made so far by Gov. Luck Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, describing all as one-sided.

According to the league, all the appointments made so far fell short of the expectations of all fair-minded, just, God-fearing, and objective good people of the state.

The Ondo State Chapter Chairman of the League, Sheikh Ahmad Aladesawe, stated this when he led a delegation of Muslim clerics on a courtesy visit to the governor on Monday.

The statement was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.

“Your Excellency, the Muslim community of Ondo State are not happy with the tide of your appointments.

“You have made four cardinal appointments after your swearing-in, and all are people of your faith with no single Muslim.

“Are you saying you cannot find a Muslim in your party cerebral enough to accept even one of those appointment.

“Are you saying the Muslims are so short-of technocrats and intellectuals who can man those offices?

“We, as elders, are disturbed and our children are restless. Our youths are not happy, but we have to calm them with the assurance that we will meet with you and that we believe you will correct the lopsidedness.

“Mr. Governor, Ondo state is not a Christian state and any government that quest for peace, stability and development must recognise the religious diversity of our dear state,” he said.

Sheikh Aladesawe recalled that different Muslim youth organisations, including the league, wrote to the governor to pick a Muslim as deputy governor but he “jettisoned the call of over 2 million Muslims of Ondo State.”

He called on the governor not to listen to any one advising him to disregard the Muslim community in the state.

“They are your enemy and the enemy of your party. Your Excellence should not quickly forget what they said and did to President Tinubu and your party in the last general election.

“Such people are sycophants, they are worst than cancer and are indeed mistletoe who will always perch on any conducive host tree.

“Your excellency, the Muslims have been reduce to pauper by previous administrations. Many of us are very active in your party yet, we are strategically not being engaged nor empowered to part-take in the running of the government so that the strategic and cardinal objective of the ‘MUSLIM marginalisation agenda’ can be realised.

“Your Excellency, the case of our children in public schools are even worse. They are being denied their basic fundamental constitutional religious rights.

“They are not allowed to attend the jumu’ah, they are denied the use of hijab and worse still, they are being forced to learn the Christian Religious Studies without the permission and consent of we, their parents, because the government of Ondo State has strategically refused to employ Islamic Religious knowledge teachers in the last 21years,” he said.

Aladesewa, who congratulated Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as governor, following the death of his boss, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, urged him to bring an end to the marginalisation of Muslims in the state,

He said: “Without you hustling or contesting to be governor, Allah made you a governor and today the only being above you in Ondo State is Allah, your creator.

“The Muslim Community of Ondo State have come to you not only to associate with your government and to wish Your Excellency well but also to advice Your Excellency on the path you need to walk that will lead to unprecedented success for your administration and make our dear state the envy of other states in the federation.”(Flowerbudnews):

By Lawal Sale

In his efforts to transform the Lagos state transport infrastructure, Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu embarked on a working visit recently to Beijing, China at the headquarters of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to meet with the executives of the Corporation.

The governor announced this in his X official handle (formerly Twitter), where he expressed delight that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready for commissioning in few weeks’ time. He revealed that the inauguration of the line is just weeks away. “We are set to provide more relief for commuters.” He said.

He further said, “This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents.”

Disclosing that we eagerly await the official commissioning, I’m pleased to share that HE President Bola Tinubu has agreed to grace the occasion heralding the launch of the Red Line Rail for commercial operations.

The governor maintained that Lagos will continue to work for us all, and that’s a promise we intend to keep fulfilling.

– Lawal Sale is Abuja based Global Affairs

Adelami Sworn-in as Ondo deputy governor

 

 

Retired Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Okayide Owolabi Adelami, has been sworn in as the Ondo state deputy governor, following his clearance by the Ondo State House of Assembly,

 

Justice Olusegun Odusola sworn in  Adelami  in  at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure where the ceremony was held on Thursday. (Flowerbudnews)