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Executive Order 21: Ollor Dares Oji Ngofa In Eleme
The Chairman of Eleme Local Government Council, Chief Obarilomate Ollor, has sounded a loud warning to all those who plan to scuttle the present peace existing in the area to get ready to face the full wrath of the law.
Ollor, who was responding to a statement credited to the former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Amb. Oji Ngofa, which has gone viral on social media, described Ngofa’s comment as inciting and one capable of causing crisis in Eleme.
He, however, challenged Ngofa to use any of the public school facilities without government approval, and await the swift response of the government.
Ollor said, “The Executive Order 21 signed by the governor did not stop political gathering or stop anybody from holding campaigns or rallies.The Order stated that when you want to have any of these, apply to the appropriate authority, which is the Ministry of Education for the use of any of the public schools.
“It further stated that this must be done within two weeks to the period you want to make use of the facility, and a non-refundable payment of N5million is also to be made, which is to be used to repair any facility damaged in the course of the rally or gathering. This is not only to other political parties; it covers PDP, APC, SDP, AAC, and all political parties in the state.
“Having heard that, as a LGA, we made a press release calling on all parties and candidates in our LGA to follow the directive.
“However, one of our sons, who is supposed to be known as an Ambassador of Peace in Eleme LGA, having travelled far and wide and has been a council chairman, went on air to say they were not going to obey the order, and that if anybody comes to stop them from holding their rallies and campaigns as they will defy the order, such a person should come with his casket.
“With this statement, we feel he is fanning the embers of war; he is preparing the stage for crisis and violence in our LGA, especially now that we have decided that Eleme must remain in peace and people must live and do their businesses in peace.He is trying to incite youths to create problem and oppose government directives.
“Because of this, we are warning everybody that is connected to him, that he may want to use to carryout this his nefarious act to be guided.
“I dare Oji Ngofa to go to any public school or facility in Eleme local government without the approval of the state government. I dare him and whoever that will go with him, if they try to contravene this directive, it means they are ready for government backlash, this is our position.
“I also advise all the security agencies to call this character for questioning, for making such flagrant and careless statement that will not hold any water”, Ollor said.
Meanwhile, in a meeting with security agencies, the chairman mandated all security agents to ensure that the directive of the state government contained in Executive Order 21 was strictly adhered to by all political parties in the area.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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