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Governor Sanwo-Olu Gives Traders Three Days Ultimatum To Vacate Apongbon Bridge

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Akinwale Kasali
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Apongbon Bridge

By Akinwale Kasali

Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos State is set to wield the big stick at defiant traders who have, so far, failed to vacate the Apongbon Bridge, in Lagos Island area of the State.

The Lagos State Governor has, therefore, given them a Three-day ultimatum to vacate.

Issuing the ultimatum,  Sunday Night, Sanwo-Olu said traders on the bridge and under the bridge should, with immediate effect, vacate, or risk demolition of the space by Wednesday, April 27th, 2022.

While inspecting the Blue Line Rail, Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the warning while driving on the bridge.

He saw that traders were back under the bridge with their goods displayed after being driven away after a fire outbreak under the Apongbon bridge about six weeks ago.

The Governor frowned at the unlawful return of the traders under the bridge, saying that the enforcement team would be deployed to the bridge after the three-day ultimatum  expires.

2023: INEC Partners ECES In Training Of Officers

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Akinwale Kasali
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INEC Training

By Akinwale Kasali

As the 2023 General Election draws closer, electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,  in partnership with the European Center for Electoral Support, ECES, is sensitizing its Disability Desk Officers with a BRIDGE Modular Training on Access and Participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, in the Electoral Process.

Delivering his Speech at the Workshop, the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC, Olusegun Agbaje, said that the BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections) modular workshop is usually embraced by organizations especially Election Management Bodies, EMBs,  that seek to raise the level of staff professionalism in election administration.

Agbaje added that with the Commission already preparing for the 2023 General Election, and not losing sight of the equally crucial Ekiti and Osun States Gubernatorial polls which would take place on 18th June and 16th July, 2022 respectively, the seminar is another demonstration of its resolve not to leave any stone unturned in achieving the conduct of flawless elections.

He stressed that it was the first out of the five strategic objectives of the recently unveiled INEC Strategic Plan 2022 – 2026 is to “Provide electoral operations, systems and infrastructure for the delivery of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections”. In the bid to ensure that no segment of the society is excluded from the electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission consistently pursues the principle of inclusiveness with uncanny vigour.

The Lagos REC said that a significant part of this was the establishment of the Disabilities Units in all its offices all over Nigeria with the aim of reaching out to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and mainstreaming them in the electoral process.

Speaking further, Agbaje said that bringing the Disabilities Desk Officers (DDOs) together in order to attend this modular training is a bold attempt by the Commission at further building the capacity of these officers in the discharge of their special official functions.

“As DDOs, you are expected to translate the skills that you will garner from this event into greater participation of the PWDs in the electoral process”.

In making sure that the PWDs are not disenfranchised, it was revealed that INEC

has put some measures in place to make the electoral process more friendly to the PWDs.

Some of these measures include; creation of regular interactive platforms, provision of Braille ballots, magnifying glasses, sign language interpreters, redesigning of voter registration centres and Polling Units (P.Us) for easy access to PWDs.

In Lagos State alone, the Commission expanded voters access to P.Us by giving approval to the conversion of 4,861 Voting Points to P.Us and many of these P.Us have strategically been brought to the door steps of PWDs.

Agbaje said it was, however, instructive for DDOs to convey the above initiatives which are some of the steps taken by Commission along this direction to PWDs in clear terms that are completely devoid of partisanship.

He added that the seminar is expected to equip the Officers with the requisite skills to make their  assignment of getting the PWDs more involved in the democratic process and governance a lot easier, as the workshop is envisaged to be highly participatory and practical.

In his Speech, the Country Representative of ECES, Hamza Fassi-Fihri, said that ECES has continuously provided support to INEC in this matter, recently, also in the development of the Inclusivity Guide, as well as to our EUSDGN partners, working with the Albino Foundation and the CCD and others, also in the framework of the Electoral Act Reform.

He said ECES will continue to offer support in ensuring inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in electoral processes here in Nigeria and within our projects in other countries.

Fassi-Fihri added that global statistics indicate that Persons With Disabilities across the world, comprise between 10 – 15% of every given population, that brings to an estimated 20 – 30 million Nigerians comprising this important population.

Following this statistics,  ensuring their right to vote and be voted for is one of the most visible gains in any thriving democracy, bringing to fore the need to Promoting these rights and freedom to equally participate in elections is provided in both local and international declarations, protocols and instruments as endorsed by the United Nations, African Union and the Economic Community of West African States among others. It’s also ratified by the Nigerian State.

He added that the essence of the workshop is targeted at;

  1. Familiarising you as PWD officers with the concept of access and participation of Persons With Disabilities and its importance towards the overall electoral process;
  2. Familiarising you with the International, regional and national PWD inclusion policies as well as INEC Special Voting Rights tools;
  3. Equipping you with strategies that would ensure the safety of these special group of persons before, during and after elections and;
  4. Ensuring increased inclusion and participation of PWDs in the electoral processes.

There Are Tools To Prevent, Detect And Treat Cervical Cancer – Mrs Akeredolu

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Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

In an effort geared towards preventing and eliminating Cervical Cancer among women, Ondo State Government, on Monday, April 25, 2022, flagged  off a secondary prevention programme. This involves free screening for 5,000 women across the State.

A press Release  by Mary Agidi, Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor, attached to the office of the First Lady, said that at the flag-off programme held at BlissWorld Hotel, Ijapo Akure, the State Capital, the wife of the Governor, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who facilitated the gesture by lobbying donor agencies, asserted that effective primary and secondary prevention would prevent most cervical cancer cases.

Flagging off the free screening exercise, she said: “When diagnosed, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively.

“With a comprehensive approach to prevent, screen and treat, cervical cancer can be eliminated as a Public Health problem within in this generation “.

Emphasising the need to expand access to treatment for women with precancerous lesions and palliative care with invasive cancer, the BRECAN Founder said:

“In the year 2018, an estimated 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 311,000 women died from the disease”.

The Ondo First Lady, herself a beast cancer survivor,  noted that there were tools to prevent, detect and treat cervical cancer, which included vaccination of young girls against Humanpapiloma virus( Primary Prevention) and screening of women (secondary prevention) which the state just flagged off.

She, therefore, called for the availability of these tools, saying that: ” Cervical Cancer is driven by inequitable access to those tools.”

Mrs. Akeredolu appreciated the State Governor for supporting her in championing the fight against cancer, while lauding the commitment and contributions of the World Health Organisation, the Clinton Access Initiative and the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria(BRECAN), towards the implementation of the programme in Ondo State.

She encouraged the selected Health workers for the exercise to put in their best in ensuring that the purpose of the programme is achieved. She noted that no woman should die from this highly preventable cancer.

Earlier in his welcome address, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka, had hinted that 10 health facilities had been selected to pilot the screening exercise across the state.

According to him, training of health workers to implement the programme was the next step after the official Flag-off.

“Five thousand (5,000) residents (women) will benefit from free cervical cancer screening across the State three(3) senatorial districts. This will further strengthen our strategy in eliminating cervical cancer among our women in the state”.

Appreciating the State Governor’s support for the implementation of the programme, the Health Commissioner also lauded BRECAN, and the Foundation for Wives of Ondo State Officials and Female Political Appointees (FOWOSO), for their support towards the actualisation of the State’s Population Based Cancer Registry.

He affirmed that through the commitment of the wife of the Governor, Ondo has been identified as one of the leading states known for taking giant strides in the fight against cancer.

In his goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the governor on health, Prof. Dayo Duyile,appreciated the wife of the Governor for consistently driving cancer awareness campaign.

Also, a Representative of WHO, Mr. Adewale Moses, described the programme as a laudable achievement, noting that Ondo was one of the few states committed to it and assured that the organisation would continually partner the State to achieve the 2030 Vision of eliminating Cervical Cancer.

Again, Abba Kyari’s IRT In Trouble: Declares Only 12 Cartons Of Tramadol Against 197 Cartons Seized

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

The scandal surrounding the  now defunct Intelligence Response Team headed by the suspended, embattled and detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, keeps multiplying.

Kyari and four other Police officers who are being prosecuted in Court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, are in Prison custody over Drug reated issues.

However, the NDLEA has unearthed another drug-related case against the Police officers.

A statement by the NDLEA, signed by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said  the Police Officers, declared only 12 Cartons of Tramadol to the NDLEA, out of the Agency, 197 Cartons of actually seized from a Drug baron, Emmanuel Ukatu, the Chairman of Mallinson Group of Companies.

They kept back 185 Cartons Tramadol for themselves.

Ukatu who was arrested on March 12, aboard an aircraft heading to Abuja from Lagos, according to NDLEA,  is a major importer of large consignments of different brands and high dosages of Tramadol Hydrochloride, ranging from 120mg, 200mg, 225mg and 250mg, all of which are illicit. Ukatu owns pharmaceutical and plastic manufacturing companies, which he used as a cover to import illicit drugs into Nigeria.

This is in addition to operating 103 bank accounts, most of which are used to launder money.

Don’t Try It; Nigerians Caution Jonathan On Defection To APC, Joining Presidential Bid

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Ayodele Oni
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan

By Ayodele Oni

A cross section of Nigerians are not happy with an alleged planned move by former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the Presidential race on the ticket of the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC).

The social media went viral at the weekend with a report that Dr Jonathan was warming up to deflect to the APC from where he intends to join the array of presidential aspirants. That information was leaked by Dr Reuben Abati, former Presidential Spokesperson under Jonathan, on his social media page.

Nigerians did not take the report serious until Abati’s   confirmation.

Some of those that reacted on the Facebook page of The Source (Magazine) poured their venom on the former President for even nursing the idea.

Mr Bright Kakada writes “Have you lost your common sense? Oga GEJ you are about to be rubbished beyond the ordinary.”

Another commentator, Francis Makanjuola comments that “Is he jumping the gun? He isn’t a party member yet. How does he suddenly appear on the scene? In Naija, anything is possible.

In another facebook opinion, Secretary General of the Campaign for Democracy, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, says  “I doubt if the cabals will even give the ticket to either of them (Tinubu or Osibajo) because, sometimes in March, a statement in the newspapers emanated from Aso Rock Villa by these evil ones (cabals) insisting on Goodluck Jonathan.

“Why Jonathan? It is the impatience, intolerance and greed of our Northern brothers who want power to remain perpetually in their region.

“Jonathan will be so foolish, a daft if he allows himself to be used against the south, playing the role of Judas.

“Only two days ago, some unpatriotic Nigerians protested to Jonathan, requesting him to declare for 2023 presidential race. Today, it was reported that Jonathan sets to declare for 2023 presidential race.

“Another APC stalwart who pleaded anonymity said, if Jonathan should decamp to their party (APC) he, GEJ will get waiver to contest.

“Why GEJ? It is because they want him to win, since he will only use one term according constitutional provision, so that power will swiftly come back to them in 2027.

“My question: why are the northerners like this? Why are they so parochial, power thirsty and no having the spirit of togetherness?

“However, I have called GEJ’s in-law to confirm but his line was switched off. I am still watching.a planned.”

NDLEA Arrests Drug Baron Behind N3billion Tramadol Linked To Abba Kyari’s Team

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Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu and Abba Kyari

Billionaire drug baron behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving the embattled suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari-led Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

A statement signed by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, after  months of surveillance and evading arrest, Ukatu who is Chairman of Mallinson Group of Companies was eventually nabbed onboard a flight to Abuja at the MM2 terminal of the Lagos airport, Ikeja on Wednesday 13th April.

Investigations reveal he’s been a major importer of large consignments of different brands and high dosages of Tramadol Hydrochloride, ranging from 120mg, 200mg, 225mg and 250mg, all of which are illicit. Ukatu owns pharmaceutical and plastic manufacturing companies, which he used as a cover to import illicit drugs into Nigeria. This is in addition to operating 103 bank accounts, most of which are used to launder money.

Ukatu came under watch  after five cartons of Tramadol 225mg were seized from his staff on 4th May 2021 when he sent them to sell to undercover police officers (unknown to Ukatu) from the then Kyari-led IRT of the Nigeria Police, Ikeja Lagos. The price of a carton of Tramadol was negotiated at N17million each as against the then black market value that ranged between N18million and N20million a carton in Lagos.

After the arrest of Ukatu’s staff: Pius Enidom and Sunday Ibekwete, Kyaris men were then led by the suspects to Mallinson’s warehouse at Ojota in Lagos where 197 additional Cartons of Tramadol 225mg were seized by the IRT Team. The monetary value of the 202 cartons of Tramadol seized from Mallinson in one day was over N3billion.

Three weeks after the seizure, Kyaris IRT team transferred only 12 Cartons of the Tramadol with one truck and a suspect to the Lagos Command of the NDLEA, leaving 190 cartons unaccounted for. After over eight months of following the lead, anti-narcotic officers of the Agency eventually arrested Ukatu at the Lagos airport on 13th April 2022. Kyari and four top members of his team are already facing trial for a different but similar offence at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Wema Bank Defends N1.7bn Money Laundering Allegation

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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By Tosin Olatokunbo

Wema Bank Plc has denied the N1.7 billion money laundering allegation. The commercial bank said in a statement on Sunday that none of its employees were involved in money laundering contrary to reports.

The bank said it has now instituted legal action against those that peddled the allegation.

The Ademola Adebise-led bank had been accused of being involved in money laundering to the tune of N1.7 billion, and a case was instituted in a Lagos magistrates court in February 2022.

The case involved Isaac Adewole, the managing director of Shibahwells Energy, and Kingsley Ananwude, a staff of the bank as defendants.

The bank, however, said in the statement that the reports were false, aimed to destroy its image and malign its employees. The bank has instructed its lawyers appropriately on the issue, it said.

According to the statement, “The bank wishes to state categorically that there is no merit in the article, and it is a malicious publication against members of our staff and the bank’s customer.

“The said allegations are being peddled by an aggrieved third party, who voluntarily released his property to be used as part of the collateral to secure a loan obtained by the bank’s customer.

“Specifically, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, the case no. MIK/B/6/2022–Commissioner of Police vs. Adewole Isaac and Kingsley Ananwude, for alleged stealing and money laundering involving N1.7 billion was struck out by Magistrate A.O. Layinka of the Magistrates Court, Ikeja, and the defendants discharged following the legal advice from the office of the director of public prosecution (DPP), Lagos State that no prima facie case has been established against the defendants.

“We urge the general public to ignore the false information being circulated. The bank has already engaged its solicitors to institute appropriate legal action.”

Lagos Train Service Takes Off March 2023

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James Orji
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By James Orji

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has assured the people of the state of timely completion of the state’s blue line rail project which has reached 90 percent completion, according to him.

The governor whose government has ramp up work on the rail project since it came to office in 2019. In spite of this some residents have expressed doubt that the project will be completed within the stipulated time.

But the governor said there’s no need to worry as the Blue Line designed to start at Okokomaiko and end at Marina, will be completed before the first quarter of next year.

As part of the efforts to ensure that the project is delivered, Governor Sanwo-Olu said he has instructed contractors to work   seven days a week.

The governor’s chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile quoted the governor to have made the comment after an inspection of ongoing works on the project.

The CPS, in a statement Sanwo-Olu the state government is on track with its efforts to complete works on both the blue and red line projects, which are intra-city, to strengthen the intermodal transportation system.

Sanwo-Olu said the blue line rail would run on electric tracks with electric motor vehicle (EMV) system, noting that the state government is planning to bring more coaches from China before October.

“This is the first time I am taking you on the blue line to see where we are. The first phase of the blue line rail project starts from Mile 2 and terminates at Marina,” the governor was quoted as saying,” Sanwo-Olu said.

According to him, “Marina Station is an elevated station and it stretches out to outer Marina and terminates where the Governor’s residence is. At the end of the station, you could see that the track is broken into two bridges. The backtrack is for parking.

“We are happy that the contractors are working seven days a week. The major aspect apart from the Marina Station is a sea crossing from Eko Bridge to join the outer Marina.

“They would finish it in about three months, and by the time we will come back in July, the concrete construction should have been completed.”

Ahead 2023 Polls; Gov Akeredolu Calls For Fervent Prayers

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Rotimi Akeredolu in a Prayer Session

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said Nigeria needs fervent prayers against the insecurity, banditry and kidnapping bedeviling the country, ahead of next year’s general election.

Governor Akeredolu also urged the people to seek God’s intervention as the nation itches towards electing another President adding that the country needs God’s choice.

He stated that the challenges of insecurity in the country are being exacerbated at a time the country is looking forward to having hitch-free year 2023 general elections.

While noting that he is a fervent believer in the efficacy of prayers, the Governor stressed that the country will surely overcome these challenges in no distant time with fervent prayers to the Almighty Allah.

Governor Akeredolu spoke on Sunday during the annual “Iftar With Mr. Governor” in Akure, the state capital where he broke fast with Muslims in the state.

The Grand Mufti of Ondo State, Sheikh Batuta, who delivered lecture entitled, “Decision” charged the gathering to always have good plans and decisions for a better tomorrow.

The Governor described the Ramadan period as a time of sober reflection with a view of drawing closer to Almighty Allah.

“The Ramadan period involves purification through fasting, abstinence as well as an opportunity to seek forgiveness and blessings from Almighty Allah.

“It is undoubtedly a time to put at bay self-seeking attitude with a view to attaining spiritual growth through display of acts of kindness and generosity.

“The lessons learnt during this month of Ramadan should, therefore, be internalised by every faithful and also  extended to non-Muslims across the State.”

Governor Akeredolu also implored the clerics and the people to continue to preach against the act of peddling fake news in the country.

Apparently still referring to news of his death while on holiday abroad, he said the consequences of fake news are grave, adding that everyone must join hands to campaign against fake news.

The Governor appreciated the Muslim Ummah in the State for their support and prayers in the last 62 months of his administration, stressing that in spite of all the economic challenges facing the country, his administration has worked tirelessly to deliver the dividends of good governance for the people of the State.

“Our interventions are felt in almost all sectors of the State’s economy.  I am glad to disclose that there is no senatorial district of the State that has not enjoyed the impact of good governance, in terms of  infrastructural development, security, health care delivery, youth employment, emancipation and empowerment, amongst several others.

“All these numerous achievements would not have been possible without your support and most especially the peaceful coexistence and harmonious working relationship that is prevailing between you and the adherents of the Christian faith in the State.  We cannot thank you enough.

“Our administration is doing its best to provide the required leadership for the State. This is without discrimination in attending to the needs and welfare of both Christian and Muslim faithful in the State.

“Let me assure you all that we shall not be distracted from this profound path in carrying out our duties and responsibilities to the people of our dear Sunshine State.

“As you are all aware that for about two seasons, there has not been pilgrimage to the Holy land of Mecca due to the outbreak of COVID-19.  We however, thank Almighty Allah that the pandemic is easing out.

“By His grace, there shall be pilgrimage this year and be assured that prospective pilgrims in the State will be fully encouraged to participate actively.”

Lagos: Time For Muslims To Rule; Islamic Group Rejects Sanwo-Olu’s Second Term

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By James Orji

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC has opposes the endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term in office, hinting that it is the turn of Muslims to produce the next governor of Lagos state.

The Professor Ishaq Akintola-led MURIC made its position known barely a week after the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC endorsed the incumbent as the APC candidate for next year’s presidential election.

GAC, a body of elders in the ruling APC reportedly endorsed the governor with the support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of the state and APC National Leader.

The decision appears not to sit well with the Islamic body which said the Muslims have been sidelined, noting that it’s the time for them to rule the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu is a Christian, so also his predecessor Akinwumi Ambode.

MURIC said another Christian should not emerge governor after ruling for two terms.

According to a statement signed by Prof. Akintola on Monday, the Muslim body said the Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement breached the unwritten agreement in the state that the two major religious groups in the country will rotate power.

The statement reads: “Leaders of the ruling party in Lagos, the All Progressives Congress (APC), last week endorsed the incumbent governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term in office for the 2023 gubernatorial election. Unfortunately this endorsement violated a long standing albeit unwritten rule on rotational governance between Christians and Muslims in Lagos State.

“It is on record that ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, a Christian, spent four years in office and another Christian, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was brought in ostensibly to complete the Christians’ two terms which expires by May 2023 when a Muslim, ceteris paribus, is expected to take over the reins of office.

“That is why Muslims in Lagos State regard the recent endorsement given to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to run for the Christians’ third term as unfair, unjust and provocative. It may not be known in official circles but Lagos Muslims are grumbling and we have been under pressure for some time now to speak up. It is a dangerous dimension capable of eliciting protest bulk vote against the ruling party unless the issue is ironed out at a roundtable between leaders of the party, the Lagos State Government (LASG) and Lagos Muslims.

“For the avoidance of doubts, MURIC has no intention of hijacking control of the Muslim community in the state. We always recognize established leadership structures wherever they exist and Lagos Muslims have that structure.

“The Muslim Community of Lagos State which is under the able leadership of Professor Tajudeen Gbadamosi is the appropriate body to meet for the purpose of negotiating with Lagos Muslims. All Islamic organisations in Lagos State are under this body. The onus is therefore on LASG and leaders of the ruling party to reach out to the Muslim Community of Lagos State.

“MURIC rejects exclusivism in matters of governance. Lagos Muslims are tax payers and key stakeholders in issues affecting the welfare of Lagos citizens. We must therefore be consulted on matters of governance.

“We refuse to be blindfolded on the way to the polling booth. Neither shall we be satisfied just as voters, we must also be voted for. That is the essence of democracy. It must be participatory. The choice of candidates and leadership must not be lopsided in a democracy. Every segment of society must be consulted.

“We therefore fault the process that led to the emergence of the incumbent governor as the flagbearer of the ruling party in the coming gubernatorial election. 2023 belongs to Muslims in Lagos State. Any deviation from this must be properly negotiated.

“For instance, if the Christians are going to enjoy the luxury of a third term by giving Sanwo-Olu the mandate to run for a second term, an agreement must be reached with Lagos Muslims guaranteeing twelve years of Muslim rule after Governor Sanwo-Olu. Anything short of this tantamounts to an attempt to shortchange Muslims in the state.

“We must sit down and discuss this if the ruling party has any respect for Muslim voters in the state. We must recognise democracy as not only a game of numbers, but also as a game of negotiations particularly in a multi-cultural and multi-party state. We must remember that the peace and harmony being enjoyed in Lagos State today is a result of the pursuance of justice and equity. Nothing should be done to jeopardise this peaceful atmosphere.

“The narratives have changed. Muslim leaders are no longer satisfied with crumbs from the table. Giving the Imams rams during festivals and sponsoring Muslims on hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) are deliberate means of enslavement and marginalization. Lagos Muslims are now fully aware of the gimmicks.

“Those periodic and ephemeral palliatives are tools of divide et impera. They are mere window-dressings designed to shield Muslims away from participating in government, from tangible employment for Muslim graduates and from real economic empowerment. We refuse to be fools satisfied. We will rather be enlightened citizens dissatisfied. It is our common patrimony. Don’t rob Peter to pay Paul,” MURIC said.

Meanwhile, the Magazine notes that two former governors, Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Raji Fashola, who are Muslims  ruled for a total of 16 years out of the 23 years after the country returned to democracy in 1999.

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