Lagosians Want Sanwo-Olu Re-elected

Lagosians from all works of life have expressed support for the second-term bid of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for continuity and completion of his laudable projects

In an independent online survey carried out in all the local governments in the state, many Lagosians are in support of a second-term agenda for Governor Sanwo-Olu, who they said, has brought about the laudable transformation of the state.

As revealed in the online survey which was conducted by FREDDAN Continental Consultancy, a team of Development Experts and International Poll Analyst, a larger percentage of the respondents showed their readiness to support a second-term bid of Governor Sanwo-Olu.

Last week, there was a purported move by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to replace Governor Sanwo-Olu with the Head of Service, Alhaji Hakeem Muri Okunola, a report that has been denied by the Governor’s Advisory Council.

According to the figures derived from the survey, which was carried out in two parts, online and SMS survey, 64.68 percent of the respondents were against a second term bid.

It was deduced that the respondent who was below 40 percent still hold the governor responsible for the EndSARS debacle, while the SMS Survey which targeted respondents over 40 years,  71.40 percent expressed their readiness to support a second term agenda from the governor.

According to the information gathered, they stated that the proactive and frontal management of the COVID-19 pandemic, his giant strides in the infrastructural sector as well as his easy-going nature are part of the qualities which have continued to endear them to him.

The survey covered all the local government areas and Local Area Development Areas of the state with a total number of 77,605 respondents been recorded.

A breakdown of the figures shows Alimosho – 13,000;  Ajeromi/Ifelodun -950, Kosofe – 9,535, Mushin – 402, and  Oshodi/Isolo – 1,200. Others are Ojo – 1,420, Ikorodu – 725, Surulere – 1,350, Agege – 1,390, Ifako Ijaye – 1,225, Somolu – 780 and  Amuwo Odofin – 1,885. Others are Lagos Mainland – 1,450, Ikeja – 12,400, Eti-Osa – 3,520, Badagry – 420, Apapa – 8,200, Lagos Island – 13,720, Epe – 2,622 , Ibeju-Lekki – 1,410.

40 Yahoo Boys In White Garment Invade Abuja Estate By 2:30AM

 

Barely 24 hours after two military personnel were arrested for harassing civilian security men in Abuja Mab Global Estate, Gwarinpa over 40 suspected Yahoo boys attempted to breach the Estate security on Friday night.

The suspected internet fraudsters, known in local parlance as Yahoo boys dressed in white attempted to gain entrance into the estate around 11:45 pm but were prevented entrance by the combined team of security personnel at the gate.

They could not provide the requisite information on the particular house number that was expecting them so the estate security turned them back.

However, they returned strong in a convoy of 15 cars carrying over 40 people in white around 2:30am

A security personnel said that they became  aggressive as they attempted to forcibly penetrate the estate.

The suspected internet fraudsters and ritual killers most of who were hanging leather bags suspected  to be holding dangerous weapons insisted that they were going to attend a birthday party at  plot 312 Gold Street.

Curiously, the particular residence is in the vicinity of the Embassy of the Democratic Arab Republic located within the estate.

The  security men were adamant in their resistance saying 312 was a private residence and not a commercial apartment building.

But the suspected fraudsters insisted that they gate must be opened even as they started a struggle with the civilian security men,

An agitated Chief Security Officer of the Estate Mr. Denis Omala, had to call in all his men numbering over 50 to prevent them from breaching the peace of the estate.

The Chairman of the Estate, Engr. Emeka Ihedioha had to rush to the  gate late in the night to ensure that the young men were turned back as their intentions were not known. 

Ihedioha urged the residents to be more vigilant because of the recurrent attempt to breach the security of the estate lately.

Bayelsa Good Governance Initiative Urges Political Leaders, National Lawmakers To Emulate Dickson

The Bayelsa Good Governance Initiative has called on the senators, reps and political leaders from the state to emulate the principled nature and bold activities of the Senator representing Bayelsa West, Chief Henry Seriake Dickson.

The Coordinator of BGGI, Mr. Epipadei Lawyer, said in a statement on Saturday that Senator Dickson’s action have shown his continuous passion and commitment to the cause of the entire Bayelsa, the Ijaw nation and indeed the Niger Delta.

He said that others should take a cue from the Senator and begin to look beyond the restrictive confines of their senatorial boundaries to focus on issues that will benefit the entire Bayelsa and the Ijaw nation as Senator Dickson has always done.

Lawyer commended Dickson for the mature intervention when the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Mr Simbi Wabote, was summoned by the Senate.

He said that Dickson’s intervention was in the interest of the state and the Ijaw irrespective of party affiliation.

He said that the BGGI’s observation of the events of the day showed that Senator Dickson’s contributions during the deliberations promoted the interest of Bayelsa because a negative statement emanating from the Senate wouldn’t have meant well for Mr. Wabote.

Lawyer stated further that Dickson’s continuing support for the promotion of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, and the management team led by Col. Dixon Dikio (retd) as a prominent member of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta and his support for the clearance of the Independent National Electoral Commission nominee from the State, Prof. Gumus, who is not from his senatorial district is worthy of emulation.

“The BGGI has observed with keen interest the activities of former Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, since he got to the Senate. We have seen how he has has continued to project and protect the interest of the state, the Ijaw nation, and even the Niger Delta in critical issues in the Senate.

“For instance, it would have been convenient for him to join others to destroy the Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, if he were to follow the political affliation but he didn’t.

“It is also worthy of note that Senator Dickson’s stout defence of Prof Gumus left the Senate with no better option than to clear her.

“It is in view of this that the Ijaw nation should speak with him to retain his position In the Senate even if he doesn’t not intend to. He is a voice that cannot be ignored and the Ijaw nation needs him now more than ever before.

“We are particularly interested in his proactive intervention during the Senate proceedings when the NCDMB Executive Secretary, Mr Simbi Wabote, was summoned by the Senate to brief it on the raging controversy involving the Executive Secretary of the commission.

“We admire this courage and attitude which sees representation beyond senatorial boundaries and even party lines.

“What we need at this difficult time is effective cooperation among our people, our representatives and senators at the National Assembly irrespective of party affiliation.

“We call on others to emulate Dickson who has distinguished himself

as a reliable defender and voice of our people all these years .