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INVOLVEMENT IN BANDITRY: FG Clears Matawalle, Advises His Accusers To Produce Proof

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Dr Muhammed Matawalle

 

 

By Izuchukwu Ozoemena

 

 

The Federal Government has exonerated the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, over allegations of
complicity in banditry in Zamfara State following the inability of his accusers to come up with convincing evidences in this regard.

As long as this is the situation, the Minister has been declared innocent while the allegation remains baseless and unjustifiable.
Those who falsely accused him are, therefore, advised to retract their statements and apologize because the Federal Government’s investigation found the allegations to be baseless and politically motivated.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, who stated this in an interview on a national television station, Arise TV, said allegations against the Minister were thoroughly investigated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and found to be baseless and politically-motivated.

The intention of his accusers, he added, is to discredit Matawalle so that Mr. President would not deem him fit enough to retain his seat as Minister of State for Defence.

“Cabinet reshuffle has come and gone; Matawalle was not removed. Thanks to his dedication and commitment to service through his contribution to the security of the nation.”

Onanuga admitted that since Matawalle’s appointment, the security situation in the North West and Nigeria in general has improved tremendously.

“His recent operational visit to Sokoto is a testament that he is committed to eradicate insecurity.”

According to him, NSA’s investigation concluded that the allegations against Matawalle were “mere fabrications”.

“As far as I know, most of those things are just mere allegations.”

The Presidential Aide also provided insights into the rationale behind the reshuffle, explaining that public perception played a crucial role.

“People are just bringing out all kinds of fake things and allegations. That is why the man Matawalle is still in the cabinet. The President, I am sure, has heard many stories about him.”

“For him to be there shows that, as I have said, some of those things have been probed. They are not true,” Onanuga said.

He added that the reshuffle was not solely about meeting the President’s expectations but also addressing the concerns of the public.
Matawalle who has recently visited the operational base of Operation Hadirin Daji twice led a successful coordination that culminated to the elimination of Halilu Sububu, a major bandit kingpin and his several lieutenants.

“Besides, going by the achievements, proactive commitment to the fight against insurgency, and political doggedness, many opposition figures are uncomfortable with the confidence reposted on him by the President. The Minister is a strong supporter of President Tinubu in the North.”

He called on the purveyors of falsehood and those behind this pull-him-down syndrome politics to retract the false claims, withdraw their allegations and apologize for spreading misinformation.

Consequently, they should also reflect on their actions which are considered harmful and take responsibility of supporting the national security efforts by contributing to the country’s progress, rather than spreading falsehoods.

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Alleged Mosque Demolition: Structure was Erected Without Approval, says Ogun 1 Customs.

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Comptroller James Ojo

 

 

 

By Izuchukwu Ozoemena

 

 

The Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, has strongly debunked a recent viral video alleging that the Officer in Charge of Building directed the demolition of an ongoing mosque construction at the Nigeria Customs Secondary School, Idiroko.

The rebuttal contained in a release by Chief Superintendent of Customs Hammed Bukoye Oloyede, the Command’s image maker, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller, James Ojo, says the content of the viral video is far from the truth as it failed to unveil the real circumstances.

“Following a thorough investigation,” Oloyede explained, “it has been established that the mosque construction was initiated without approval. This contradicts the master plan for the school and junior barracks premises.”

He referred to facilities for religious activities within the Command’s jurisdiction, including mosques and a chapel in the border area, as well as in the CAC’s residence, senior and junior officers’ barracks.

The mosque within the junior barracks, he explained, was recently renovated and expanded under the same Officer in Charge of Building.

“To foster mutual respect and address concerns, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller James Ojo, has personally intervened in this matter. He has committed to laying the foundation for a new Mosque at a designated site within the premises and ensuring necessary support and timely completion of the mosque project in line with the Command’s protocols.”

The CAC implored all esteemed stakeholders to respect the sensitivity of religious matters and exercise patience and understanding.

He further cautioned the school administration to uphold harmony and good relations within and around the barracks community.

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ANPP Leadership Crisis: High Court Pronounces Aniebonam As Authentic BOT Chairman.

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Dr Boniface Aniebonam

 

 

By Izuchukwu Ozoemena

 

 

In what comes out as an obvious resolution of the current internal wrangling over the leadership of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), the Uzoakoli Division of the Abia State High Court, Friday, pronounced Dr Boniface Aniebonam as the authentic leader and Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman of the Party, directing him and his BOT to assume authority immediately and take over the running of the party in line with her Constitution.

Making the pronouncemnt, the presiding judge, Justice C.U. Okoroafor referred to a motion on notice with suit No: HUZ/11/24 which three members of the party in Abia State brought before the court seeking a resolution to the ongoing leadership crisis bedeviling the party.

Going forward, the judgment directed, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and all other relevant electoral bodies owe it as an abiding duty to accept candidates put forward by the Dr Aniebonam-led BOT until proper congresses are convened and relevant organs of the party such as the National Working Committee (NWC), Zonal, Local Government and Ward Executive Committees are constituted.

The judgment further directed the Abia State Independent Electoral Committee (ABSIEC) and all other state electoral organs nationwide where preparations are underway for local government elections to accept only the list of candidates presented to them by the Dr. Aniebonam-led BOT and no other set of persons or faction purporting to do so on behalf of the NNPP.

The court further directed the immediate organization of congresses to fill and activate all relevant organs of the party and submit same to INEC.

It can be recalled that in an exclusive report by NewsDissect, the NNPP Founder, Dr Aniebonam, had said that Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso was making futile attempts to take over NNPP, insisting that the presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 gen,eral election can never achieve such inordinate ambition.

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ZAMFARA: PDP Members Recall Matawalle’s Tenure With Relish, Protest Against Governor Lawal.

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Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle

 

 

By Izuchukwu Ozoemena

 

 

Poor governance under Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State took centre stage Monday with members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Talata Mafara Local Government protesting and taking him to task.

According to them, the tenure of former governor of the State, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, was far better than the present one in terms of economic opportunities, job creation and security.

The demonstrators accused the governor of neglecting citizens’ welfare, worsening hunger, and imposing candidates in local elections against the will of the people.

As they longed for the return of former Governor Bello Matawalle, the protesters described him as more responsive to the people’s needs than what they experience presently.

“We miss former Governor Matawalle,” the demonstrators chorused.
“At least he cared for the people. We’re calling on him to run in the next election, and we will vote for him.”

Led by Muhammad Ibrahim Talata Mafara, the PDP local leader, the protesters assembled at the local government headquarters, voicing their displeasure with the current administration.

They criticized the governor for allegedly prioritizing personal luxury over the well-being of residents.

“We are tired of Governor Dauda’s policies,” Ibrahim said.
“The people are suffering; hunger is rampant and has worsened. Meanwhile, the governor lives a lavish lifestyle, ignoring the plight of the ordinary citizen.”

The protesters also accused the governor of interfering in the party’s internal processes by imposing candidates in the recent local elections, a move they argued undermined democratic values.

“This is not democracy,” Ibrahim stated. “The people’s choice was disregarded. It feels as though Dauda is only interested in furthering his personal agenda, not addressing the needs of Zamfara.”

In addition to electoral concerns, the protesters raised alarms over rising insecurity, saying that the region remains increasingly exposed to bandit attacks. They also lamented the soaring cost of food and the general economic hardship residents are facing.

“The hunger situation here has gotten worse, and there seems to be no solution in sight,” one protester said.
“People here are hungry.”

All these happening in the State must have necessitated the Federal lawmaker from Zamfara State, Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gummi to leave PDP to Join APC.
Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gummi, a Federal House of Representatives member for Gummi/Bukkuyum Constituency, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The activities of Governor Lawal will spell doom for PDP in the State as the party will soon be hit with more defections.

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