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Gov Otu dissolves Cross River State Council of Chiefs
Governor Bassey Otu has responded to the resolution of the Cross River State House of Assembly of Tuesday, which urged him to sack the state traditional rulers council chairman, HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet, for allegedly being brutal and overstaying in office for eight years.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, the governor approved the immediate dissolution of the Cross River State Council of Chiefs, chaired by Dr Edet, who is also the paramount ruler of Bakassi LGA.
Owan-Enoh explained: “The action of the governor is made pursuant to Section 4 of the state Council of Chiefs law, Cap C15 Laws of Cross River State 2004.
“Accordingly, the tenure of the council had since lapsed. It will also be recalled that the State House of Assembly recently passed a resolution for a change of leadership of the Council of Chiefs, who had overstayed his term of office. ”
In his reaction, former presidential aide Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, in a statement, said: “It is the turn of the Central Senatorial District to produce the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council.”
Obono-Obla further said: “The illegal and prolonged stay of the chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council of the State had also fundamentally altered the rotational principle inherent in the law, which is to the effect that the position of the Council shall be rotated among the three senatorial districts of the State.”
He said the tenure of the incumbent chairman expired in 2012.
He urged the Assembly to take steps to amend the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Law to take care of such abnormal circumstances.
Meanwhile, HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet said he has stayed in office from the time of former Governor Liyel Imoke’s eight years to Prof. Ben Ayade’s eight years in office.
“Even when Governor Bassey Otu came in last year, he still asked that I stay on. I am not imposing myself on that throne. Even many of the paramount rulers would tell me to continue. The governor has the prerogative to say I should step aside for a replacement.
“It is not something they should go to the House of Assembly to deliberate on to embarrass me,” he said.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
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Nigerian Govt shuts Eko Bridge, ramps for 8-week repairs
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
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Gov Adeleke appoints new Governing Council Chairman for Osun College of Education
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
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Edo Decides: Police arrest armed political thugs ahead of election
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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