Probe: Don’t humiliate Jonathan, Igbo group warns Buhari

Igbo Leaders of Thought, a body of eminent Igbo personalities, has warned that the plan to probe the immediate past federal government should not be a ploy to humiliate political opponents of President Muhammadu Buhari, including former President Goodluck Jonathan. The group, led by constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze, also urged Buhari to immediately restructure Nigeria without delay. In a statement titled “Only truth and justice endures,” which was signed by its deputy secretary, Evangelist Elliot Uko, the group said the impending probe must be devoid of “witch-hunting and smear agenda.” It stressed that the probe would be reduced to a jamboree if it becomes an avenue to humiliate political opponents. Using the probe to humiliate political opponents of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government would cause problems for the country, the Igbo Leaders of Thought warned. “Desirable as the probe and prosecution of corrupt officials of the outgone regime is, we must endeavour to avoid witch-hunting and smear agenda. “Only the probe and prosecution of factual, traceable and clearly identifiable cases of abuse of office and misuse of public funds will inspire confidence and receive commendation of the citizenry and the international community. “Humiliating and deliberately degrading political opponents in the guise of probe and prosecution of corrupt officials will only reduce the whole exercise to a jamboree, that could lead to a lot of a acrimony and bad blood which we believe, is the last thing Nigeria needs at the moment,” the group said in the statement. The Igbo Leaders of Thought also insisted on the restructuring of the country into federating units. The proposed restructuring of the country was canvassed by several groups, including the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, during the 2014 national constitutional conference. Insisting on restructuring, the Igbo Leaders of Thought argued that it would amount to living in denial to pretend that the current federal structure was sustainable. The group noted that fighting corruption and insurgency alone would not be enough to restore the confidence of Nigerians in the country’s future. Arguing that the current federal structure, which was established by the military, was the bane of contemporary Nigeria, the Igbo Leaders of Thought described the proposed restructuring of the country as urgent. It said, “We believe that Nigerians from all persuasions, political divide, zone or status all agreed that the unity, security, stability of Nigeria should be the priority of all concerned at this juncture of our national growth. “Sincerity of purpose, commitment to what is best for the country and for the good of all should guide actions and steps of our new leaders. “While views and opinions may differ on solutions to the myriad of problems confronting us as a people, truth is usually located somewhere near the court of justice, equity and fair play. “Continuing to pretend that the present political structure is sustainable is clearly to live in denial of reality.”

I’ll ensure polio-free Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday promised that his administration will do all within its powers to ensure that no Nigerian child is ever infected with poliomyelitis again. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, quoted the President as speaking at a brief event organised to mark Nigeria’s successful completion of one year without any reported case of the wild polio virus held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari further pledged that the Federal Government would mobilise and deploy all necessary resources to efficiently complete the task of eradicating polio from the country. He therefore called on all stakeholders to ensure that every new born child is vaccinated against the virus. “Today, 25th of July, 2015, Nigeria has successfully completed one year without any case reported of the wild polio virus. “Achieving this feat has placed us firmly on the path to eradicating this paralysing disease from our land. “I seize this opportunity to call on state governors, our traditional and religious leaders, the private sector and our mothers and fathers to redouble their efforts to ensure that every child and every new born baby is vaccinated with the polio vaccine and other life saving routine vaccines,” The President was quoted as saying. Buhari thereafter personally vaccinated one of his grandchildren against polio at the occasion. The gesture was meant to demonstrate his commitment to eradicating the virus from Nigeria as well as the safety and efficacy of the polio vaccine. He thanked all Nigerians and foreign partners who have supported the country’s polio eradication programme in several ways. He said he looked forward to the formal declaration of Nigeria as a polio-free country in 2017.

Why I can’t pay workers’ salaries – Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, has once again blamed the failure of his administration to pay workers salaries as at when due on the drop in allocations to the state from the Federation Account. Aregbesola said this Friday night during a chat with newsmen on the sidelines of an award to him for service to humanity by Voice of African Women for Human Dignity, an NGO. The award was presented to Aregbesola at Asokoro, Abuja. The governor said that he was pained by his government’s inability to pay salaries regularly. “I have found it hard to pay the wage bills owing to the declining federal allocation to the state. “Federal allocation to the state has reduced by 40 per cent since 2013, thereby making it difficult for my government to meet its responsibilities,” he said. Aregbesola said the situation became so bad at a point that he resorted to the state’s reserves, which he said also ran out on the payment of salaries. He said administration had already to accumulate debt of N12bn in its bid to ensure that salaries were paid regularly, adding that his government was committed to the people’s welfare. Aregbesola commended the group for the award and promised that it would inspire him to do more for the public. “I got into politics so that I can render quality services to the suffering people of my state because majority of the people are hungry and angry,” he said. At the presentation of the award by Hajia Amina Idris, the president of group, said the award was to appreciate the governor for his service to humanity. “This award of excellence is in recognition of your immense contribution to humanity”, she said. Idris said Aregbesola had been exceptionally helpful in the area of improving child education and promotion of human dignity through lofty programmes.

Five killed, 50 injured in Jos explosion

Five people have been killed while 50 others injured in a chemical explosion at Laminga water treatment plant in Jos, Police Command Spokesman in Plateau State, Emmanuel Abu, says. Details later. . .

Kaduna provides 77 patrol vehicles , 50 motorcycles to Police

Kaduna State Government has procured 77 Hilux vehicles to assist the police in maintaining law and order in the state. Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i, who disclosed this during a working visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Kaduna, also pledged to provide 50 motorcycles to the command. The governor said the gesture was in appreciation of the tremendous work of the police in securing lives and property in the state. “The police are the first line of defence and I thought it wise to come here first and thank you and to also encourage you. “Also to know the challenges you are facing so that within the resources of the state government, we can do our best to provide you with the tools and equipment necessary for your job. “The vehicles are already being procured as we speak and the motorcycles will follow by God’s grace,” he said. El-Rufa’i charged the police to work harder, be honest and maintain good reputation in order to earn the respect of most Nigerians who view them in bad light. “Our job as government is to see that we provide you with the tools and the environment to work. “I am very proud with the performance of the Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command. My government will support the security agencies very strongly as they are doing great job here in Kaduna.” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governor also visited the police Criminal Investigation Department where he promised to pay fines of those on remand for minor offences. Responding, the Police Commissioner, Mr. Umar Shehu, appreciated the government’s gesture and assured him that they would continue to do their best in providing adequate security in the state. Shehu said the visit was historic as it was the first time any serving governor had visited the command to be acquainted with its challenges.

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