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NIP Presidential Candidate, Eunice Atuejide Files Suit Seeking Buhari’s Disqualification on Health Grounds

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By Eric Elezuo

The Presidential Candidate of the National Interest Party (NIP), Mrs Eunice Atuejide, in conjunction with her party and the Action Peoples Party (APP), has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking the disqualification of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari, from contesting the February 16, 2019 Presidential Election on the grounds that the President is not of sound mind.

In the Originating Summons, instituted by Counsel to the Plaintiffs, Edwin Muokwudo Edwin, and cited by The Boss, Mrs Atuejide and the two others are joining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as co-defendant with President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Plaintiffs, standing on Section 137(1)(c) and 251(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) is seeking the determination of four questions among which is “whether having regard to section(1)(c) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended the continuous manifestations of obvious loss of memory, confusion, disorientation, inability to speak coherently or understand clear language or question, mental decline, jumbled speech, making up of events that did not happen, inability to recognise common things and people, loss of cognitive ability, and repeatedly falling by the first defendant are medical signs and evidence of unsoundness of mind and therefore, warrant the subjection of the 1st defendant to a medical examination for the purpose of determination of whether or not he is or unsound mind for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2019 General Elections.”

Consequently, the Plaintiffs are praying the court to make four declarations, chiefly among them is “that a candidate for the Presidential Election who has publicly displayed incidents of unsound mind such as inability to think or act independently, loss of memory, dementia, incoherence etc shall not be qualified for election to the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”

In addition to the declaration, the Plaintiffs are also seeking an order of the court to direct President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the 1st defendant to undergo medical examination at the National Hospital Abuja for the purpose of determining whether or not he is of unsound mind for the election to the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2019 General Elections. This is in addition to making public the results of the findings of his medical examination.

It would be recalled that President Buhari has on many occasions, in the course of his campaigns for re-election, exhibited signs of dementia and non concentration.

In Asaba, he was said to have handed over the flag to Greg Ogboru as the presidential candidate of the party instead of as the gubernatorial candidate. At the same event, the President was unable to pronounce the word ‘gubernatorial’ even as he was consistently prompted by his aides.

At another rally, the President almost fell to the floor while walking back to his seat after addressing the crowd.

Again, at The Candidates hosted by Kadaria Ahmed, the President consistently missed questions and gave answers that were had absolutely nothing to do with the question asked. And in most cases, his vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, had to come to his aid, interpreting the questions and also giving answers, earning him a reprimand from the host, Kadaria at a point.

If the President is found to be of unsound mind as being proposed by the Plaintiffs, he will be disqualified from contesting the elections. And in the case where he has already contested and won, he may be stripped of the mandate.

 

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KFC Reacts As FAAN Shuts Down Its Operations in Lagos Airport

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The Management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has reacted to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s move to shut down its branch at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, for violating laws protecting the rights of people with special needs.

The action was confirmed through a statement released on Thursday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah.

The official statement, titled ‘FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA,’ highlighted that the closure was in response to the outlet’s breach of the Lagos State law on People with Special Needs, specifically referencing Part C, Section 55 of the General Provisions on Discrimination.

Responding to the development, KFC posted on its official X account that it opposes bias and discrimination, stressing that the incident did not reflect its standards.

The organisation disclosed that it had embarked on efforts to address the situation and urgently implemented sensitivity training for all its employees.

The statement read, “KFC is unwavering in our stance against bias or discrimination in any form, with inclusivity and respect as non-negotiable pillars of our values.

“However, this recent incident has underscored the pressing need for immediate action. We have embarked on efforts to address the situation and extend apologies and deeply regret the frustration and distress experienced by our guest.

“In response, we are urgently implementing sensitivity training for all our employees. This incident is not reflective of our standards, and we will act swiftly to rectify it.

“We are actively exploring solutions to equip our team members and establishments better to ensure that every guest feels genuinely welcomed and that we deliver empathetic customer service that proactively addresses the diverse needs of each guest.”

KFC had during the week, denied Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, access to their facility at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport  because of his disability.

Daniel had recounted his experience at the KFC outlet of the airport in a series of tweets posted on Wednesday via his X handle, @DebolaDaniel.

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Ezekiel Bolarinwa Ajayi: Mentor, Philanthropist Revels at 80

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By Eric Elezuo

The ancient town of Ile-Ife was agog weekend, when Professor Ezekiel Bolarinwa Oladele Ajayi, a renowned educationist, accomplished mentor and elder brother of veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, pulled all the stops to mark a resounding entry into the octogenarian club, celebrating his 80th birthday with fanfare, pomp and class.

The event, which attracted family members, colleagues in the academic world, friends and well wishers, was another testament in the expression of influence, clout and connection.

Held at the Rock Rehoboth Cathedral in the centre of Ile-Ife, the event brought out the best in the Stanford trained PHD holder, as beamed with contagious smiles, absorbing accolades from a crowd of well wishers and dignitaries, most of whom traveled half  way across the world to felicitate with the newest octogenarian.

A lavished reception followed after heartfelt prayers were said for the celebrant flanked by his wife of many years, children and grandchildren. The reception witnessed guests savoring the best of continental and local delicacies as well as dancing happily to the old school tunes.

The highpoint of the event was the cutting of the gigantic cake by the birthday boy around whom were dotting family members.

As guests expressed their profound, hearty and sincere congratulations towards the octogenarian, whose event changed the landscape of Ife, many recalled how they have come a long way from their very humble beginning in Gbongan Olufi.

Fondly called Ladele, Prof Ajayi was born on March 23, 1944 in Gbongan, Osun State, where he had his earliest beginnings.

He statted his education at the Saint Paul’s School Gbongan, before moving on to Saint Judes School, Ebute Metta, and later to Saint Stephens School, Ile-Ife, where he completed his primary education.

After his elementary education, he was admitted into the Government College lbadan, where he was described as having  ‘passed out in exceedingly bright colours’. As many that knows him has confirmed that Prof Ajayi was a walking encyclopedia, and vibrated with intelligence while at school.

It was not therefore, surprising that he later proceeded to the United States of America, after his secondary education, where he attended various prestigious Universities including Stanford University. It is worthy of note that all his appearances for university education were on different scholarships. It was also at Stanford that he bagged his PhD honours.

On the completion of his PhD programme in Stanford, Prof Ajayi was recruited by the University of Ife, as it was then known, before its transmutation to Obafemi Awolowo University, where he later became a Professor of Physics, a position he jealousy guarded until retirement from active classroom duties.

According to a very close family member and confidant, Bola Adeyemo, who spoke glowingly about their fond relationship, Prof Ajayi “also became active in things of God. Like a proverbial gold fish, he has been recognized as a Pastor. Ladele played a mentoring role in the final years of school for my twin daughters who both graduated from the medicine program in the same University.

“The mutual fondness between Ladele and I remains very much intact. Ladele and l share common ancestry. His father who was the Otun Olufi of Gɓongan was a much older cousin to my mother and was fondly referred to as baba mi ile ASORO. They both had the same tribal marks. Ladele can be classified as belonging to the royal class as his father was the OTUN OLUFI while his mother was the daughter of the ÒOSA, first class chief in Gbongan.”

A life of Prof Ajayi without a mention of prolific publisher of the Ovation brands,  Chief Momodu, remains incomplete. It is worthy of note that apart from both sharing the same mum as siblings, the Prof was instrumental in shaping and mentally mentoring Momodu on the path of education. His 80th birthday was a reminder of how it used to be in times past as it marks a form of reunion for the Ajayi extended household.

Among those who attended were his daughter, Kemi Ajayi-Ingram, who flew in all the way from the United States of America, with her entire family; his niece, Yejide Ajayi among a host of others.

We wish the ebullient octogenarian a splendid birthday, and many ore years of splendid celebrations.

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Easter, Ramadan: Adeleke Releases March Salaries, Pension, Palliatives, Approves Promotion for Personnel

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of salaries, pensions and palliatives for the month of March for all public servants in the state, as well as approved the promotion of service personnel due for promotion from 2023.

Adeleke’s show of love for the entire workforce, is in spite of the fact that the State allocation from the Federation account is yet to be released, according to a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed.

The Head of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina confirmed the approval of the March salaries, pension and palliatives, noting that the fast tracked approval covered all categories of state and local government employees including tertiary institutions in the State.

“I can confirm that Mr Governor has approved the March salaries, pension and palliative wage awards, including the usual payment of the outstanding half salary for retirees under the contributory pension scheme yet to obtain their bonds. Mr Governor requested for the file and granted immediate approval.

“Any moment from now, alerts will be landing in our peoples’ accounts. This is a preemptive step on the part of Mr Governor to meet the needs of our people”, the Head of Service explained.

Governor Adeleke who has been hosting inter faith leaders at the Government House said he approved the early payment to ease the burden of the workers ahead of the Easter period.

“As I wish muslim and christian faithfuls blessed fasting season, the early payment is a gesture of support for workers whose welfare remains the number one priority of our administration”, the Governor noted.

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