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Rep Osunsanya Commended for Empowering Constituents

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4 years ago

February 15, 2020

Eric

It was a pouring of commendations and praises for the member representing Ijebu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Korede Kolapo Osunsanya, KKO, as he empowers hundreds of his constituents in fulfillment of his electoral promise to serve the people and provide quality leadership that will have a lasting impact.

Beneficiaries of the programme included traders, artisans and small scale entrepreneurs who received non-repayable amount of money, replica of the Federal Government’s ‘Trader Moni’, to boost their businesses as well as presentation of Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB forms to about two hundred final year secondary school students drawn from the three local governments of Ijebu Ode, Odogbolu and Ijebu North East that made up the Federal Constituency.

The event, held at the Millennium Hall located at the premises of Ijebu Ode Local Government Council, Itoro, had in attendance notable people in the constituency including elders and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, community leaders and party stalwarts who described Hon. Osunsanya as an embodiment of a responsible and highly committed representative for embarking on such empowerment program for the benefit of his constituents.

According to Chief Okuboyejo, the Chairman, Ogun State Elders’ Advisory Council, the event was not only unique but unprecedented in the history of the constituency for a lawmaker to show such magnitude of philanthropic gesture as Hon. Osunsanya has been doing before and since his election. “What KKO has done”, he noted, “is another landmark which will improve quality of lives of his constituents and also enable indigent students who are willing to further their education pursue their lifetime ambition after acquiring university education”.

Others spoke in the same vein that the program marked another step in the right direction as it would enhance the living standards of a number of households in the Constituency as they charge beneficiaries of the program to make judicious use of the money to grow their economic fortunes and values”.

They took turn to commend the federal lawmaker’s large heart in being committed to make the people economically viable and self-reliant and also increased the confidence of the people in the ruling party in the State as a government that is concerned about their general welfare.

Speaking at the event, Hon Osunsanya said he had always had it in mind to contribute his little quota towards the betterment of the society by engaging in activities that will turn around lives of the people positively which was his main thrust of presenting himself for service. Continuing, he said it was in showing appreciation to the people who reposed that confidence in him through their votes that he decided to give back to the society and express his heartfelt gratitude for their love.

Hon. Osunsanya also said that although, he was elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, beneficiaries of the empowerment programmes were drawn across all existing political parties because he is now representing everybody in his constituency and not a representative of a single political party.

Osunsaya, who also promised to provide free bus service to convey students to and from their respective schools in all the three local government areas of the constituency also pledged that the programme would be continuous as he was preparing to embark the quarterly empowerment programme in all constituting local governments.

Among the elders and leaders present at the event were the Chairman, Transition Committee, Ijebu Ode Local Government; Omoba Gbenga Olugbile and its Odogbolu counterpart; Hon. Femi Onakoya, Chief Bisi Rodipe, Alhaji Rasidi Adenusi, Chief Elias, Chief Segun Aderibigbe, Chief Adeniji, Chief James Dina, Hon. Adebowale Ojuri, Representatives of market women as well as representatives of Students’ Union in the constituency.

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Ex-Gov Bello Stripped of Security Details, Placed on Watchlist

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6 hours ago

April 19, 2024

Eric

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has placed Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, on a watchlist, just as the police headquarters in Abuja “ordered the withdrawal of all men attached to his excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former executive governor of Kogi state”.

Bello was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 18 after his absence from the federal high court in Abuja “stalled his arraignment”.

The anti-graft agency alleges that Bello, alongside Alli Bello, chief of staff to Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi; and one Daudu Suleiman, diverted about N80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi government.

In a statement signed by DS Umar, assistant comptroller of immigration, on behalf of Kemi Nandap, comptroller-general of the NIS, the agency said “the above named person has been placed on watch list”.

“The subject is being prosecuted for breach of trust and money laundering. If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation for further action,” the statement reads.

On April 17, the EFCC ended its siege on Bello’s residence in Abuja after Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, arrived at the house and was later seen leaving with his predecessor.

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N80.2b Fraud: EFCC Declares Ex- Gov Bello Wanted

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

Eric

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. Yahaya Bello was declared wanted for offences bordering on economic and financial crimes, with special emphasis to an alleged N82.2 billion fraud.

This was contained in a press statement made available to news men on Thursday.

The statement signed by Commission’s management reads as follows:

“Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCCfor offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 bn.

“Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately to the commission or the nearest police station.”

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EFCC Seeks Military’s Help to Arrest Fleeing Ex-Gov Bello

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

Eric

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned to April 23, the suit instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello.

The adjournment is for substituted service and possible arraignment of Bello for alleged N84billion money laundering.

At the sitting, counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Phinro, told the court that Bello was absent from court for his arraignment because he was being protected by someone with immunity.

Phinro complained that the former governor was whisked out of his Abuja residence by the same person with immunity.

Phinro said the anti-graft agency might seek the help of the military to fish him out to come face his arraignment.

Responding to this submission, Yahaya Bello through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad, told the court that there is an order of the court restraining the EFCC from arresting or arraigning him.

Muhammad said a Kogi State High Court had on February 9, 2024 restrained the EFCC from arresting or arraigning the former governor.

He added that the EFCC has appealed the ruling and the Court of Appeal was yet to decide on the matter.

He pointed out that the action of the EFCC was unconstitutional and the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain any charge from the EFCC.

Counsel for the EFCC, however, disagreed with the submission of the counsel to Bello.

The EFCC counsel held that the ruling in the substantive matter on the suit was delivered on March 17, 2024 by the Kogi State High Court.

He cleared the air that the court in its ruling held that for the former governor to be arrested or arraigned, the EFCC must first seek leave from the court to do so.

He said it was in line with that judgment that the EFCC, through an exparte application, filed for the order seeking the arrest of the former governor which was granted by the court.

Counsel for Yahaya Bello, however, insisted before the court that the order for the ex-governor’s arrest was made out of jurisdiction. He said the former governor is not a fugitive, but relying on the order of the Kogi State High Court to take protection.

On Wednesday, EFCC operatives stormed Bello’s residence in the Wuse area of Abuja and spent most part of the day attempting to arrest the former governor whom the Commission later confirmed was whisked away by his successor.

The EFCC subsequently warned members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties.

The Commission’s spokesperson said that Section 38(2)(a)(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties.

According to him, culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years.

“On several occasions, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order.

“Regrettably, such disposition is being construed as a sign of weakness.

“The Commission, therefore, warns that it will henceforth not tolerate any attempt by any person or organisation to obstruct its operation as such will be met with appropriate punitive actions,” the statement added.