As Saraki Heads to Supreme Court!

Following the Appeal Court judgement (on Friday 30/10/15) that Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, should go ahead, the Senate President, has indicated interest to proceed to Supreme Court. All these efforts are to use the court/law to stop his trial. What an irony that, He as the Chief law officer of the country, is trying all He can, to stop his criminal trial using the instrumentality of the law. 

 

If Saraki is afraid to face the law, how then will Nigerians obey/respect the laws he is helping to make? His actions indicate his is afraid of facing the law, because a clear conscience fears no accusations or court processes. Yours truly had earlier asked him to step aside, till his trials are over. That would be in the best interest of the nation.

C.V.Akuta.

UK.

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30/10/15.

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Press Review By C.V.Akuta (27/10/15).

Tribunal Rulings: PDP Fights Back, Summons Leadership Meeting. Thisday.

C.V.Akuta: Appeal against Tribunal rulings, if you think they have erred in law or if you have new evidences, not already tendered.

Tribunal Sacks Rivers Speaker, 20 Other State Legislators. Thisday.

C.V.Akuta: Please what about sending these people that stole peoples’ mandate to prison, and get them to refund whatever remunerations they have previously collected.

60% of Illegal Arms In South East Produced Locally – Presidential Committee. Vanguard.

C.V.Akuta: Best is to assemble all these manufacturers and licence them, give them more training, so that they can manufacture for Nigeria. Senator Ben Bruce, once suggested that illegal oil refineries in Niger Delta should not be destroyed, rather to be recognized. Same idea should apply here. You never can tell, you can create jobs from there.

MTN In Talks With NCC Over N1.04 Trillion Fine On Telecoms Firm. Guardian.

C.V.Akuta: For falling to deactivate subscribers with unregistered SIM cards. Security of the citizens is important. MTN should have known that.

Alleged N1 Trillion Diversion: FG Orders EFCC To Probe Larmode. Punch.

C.V.Akuta: How can EFCC probe their boss? His position might compromise those officials who will probe him. Best would have been to suspend him to let another security agency do this job.

Ex-DIG Omeben Opens Up On Dele Giwa’s Assassination. Premium Times.

C.V.Akuta: This case has refused to die, since it was not resolved. Guess the spirit of Dele Giwa lives.

My people, have a good day.

C.V.Akuta.
UK
27/10/15.

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Biafran Lost Children.

Due to starvation, many orphans and malnourished children of Biafran were airlifted to relief camps in Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Sao Tome for feeding and treatments. Many children were never returned and re-united with their families.



If your Igbo and live in the countries mentioned, kindly put announcements on their radios, social medias etc, asking for anyone that has information to get in touch. Using DNA people can be re-united with their loved ones.

C.V.Akuta
UK.
www.cvakutamedia.com
26/10/15.

Hell in a Cell Match.Wwe Universe Nigeria.

Saraki Should Step Aside.

The office of the Senate President is a respected office. The Senate is hallowed chamber. Therefore, in view of (1) the bench warrant issued against the Senate President on (18/09/15) by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, based on some criminal charges, (2) the ongoing investigation about the forgery of the Senate Standing Order, which involved him/his office, (3) his wife’s case with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the most honourable thing for him is to step aside. This is to enable him time to defend himself. No one knows how long these cases would take, before its ending, going by Nigerian judicial standards.

Stepping aside is in the national interest. It would save the nation and the office of the Senate President from distractions, as his cases are most likely going to cause a lot of media attention. His position as the Senate President might likely compromise his cases etc. Senate Presidency is not a birth right, rather an office to serve the people of Nigeria. Therefore, Nigerians should join the call for him to step aside till his cases are over. Remember, power belongs to the people, power belongs to the Nigerian masses. Hoping that some Senators will begin to discuss the issues raised here.

C.V.Akuta.
UK
19/9/15.

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Stop Killing Protesters/Agitators.

South East Airports.

Wike is Sacked.

The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal has sacked Nyesom Wike as the Governor of Rivers State.

The tribunal, which delivered its ruling in Abuja on Saturday, also ordered that a fresh governorship election be conducted in the state.

The petition challenging the election of Mr. Wike as Rivers State Governor was filed by Dakuku Peterside, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the election.

The Rivers governorship election, which was criticised by local and international observers, witnessed the largest amount of violence both in its build-up and after the elections. Source: Premium Times

Deji of Akure Vs Eze Ndigbo Akure: The Needless Quarrel.

The author will start by highlighting some facts, about the quarrel between the Deji of Akure and Eze Ndigbo at Akure. You can find the story on the following link.http://thenationonlineng.net/akure-markets-shut-as-deji-eze-ndigbo-quarrel/

1.Igbos at Akure shut their businesses to protest the planned dethronement of their Eze Ndigbo (Sir Gregory Iloehike) at Akure, Ondo State.

2.The Igbos at Akure, Ondo State, warned the Deji of Akure against dethroning the Eze Ndigbo.

3.The Deji of Akure accused the Eze Ndigbo of insubordination and disrespect.

4.The Monarch (Deji of Akure) threatened to drive out the Igbos from Akure.

5.The youths at the Deji’s Palace attacked Eze Ndigbo Akure, who came to the Palace to honour Deji’s invitation.

Let me start by saying that every one (including the Igbos) has the right to protest, particularly if they perceived any form of injustice. Protest is permissible. On the issue of dethronement of Eze Ndigbo at Akure. Honestly, except the Deji of Akure installed the Eze Ndigbo himself, and perhaps recognized by the Ondo State council of chiefs/Ondo State Government, then he (Deji of Akure) might not have the powers to dethrone whom he didn’t enthrone. From the news/web link above, the Deji didn’t enthrone the Eze Ndigbo Akure. In contrast, the Eze Ndigbo claimed that he helped to install the Deji of Akure.

The Deji of Akure accused Eze Ndigbo of Akure, of insubordination and disrespect. The news/web link was silent on the nature of this disrespect and insubordination. But yours truly is wondering, if Eze Ndigbo later became a member of Deji’s council of chiefs or a cabinet member? If not a member of the cabinet, then what’s the legal ways to deal with someone accused of disrespect and insubordination? It seems Deji of Akure wants to punish the Eze Ndigbo by dethroning him. Ironically he didn’t enthrone him. This approach might cause more harm than the original harm (disrespect and insubordination) he intended to solve.

The Monarch (Deji of Akure) threatened to drive out the Igbos from Akure. Deji of Akure got it wrong here. The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, guarantees every Nigerian the right to reside at any part of the country, without let or hindrances. The constitution is supreme. Therefore, issuing a threat to drive Igbos out of Akure is unconstitutional. His threat is null and void. We must tolerate and accommodate each other under the same country.

The youths at the palace attacked Eze Ndigbo who came to the palace to honour Deji’s invitation. This is unacceptable and highly condemnable. This shouldn’t have happened. There are legal and civilized ways to handle issues. Trusting that the palace chiefs would caution these youths. More so, hoping that reason would prevail, so as to de-escalate the tension in Akure, between the Igbos and the Yorubas. Kabiyesi (Deji of Akure), please let peace reign. Let Eze Ndigbo be.

C.V.Akuta.
UK.
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17/10/15.

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What A Week?

Saraki-gate:

Eighty one Senators, accompanied their Principal (President) to the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Birds of the same feather flock together. Tell me your friends, and I will tell you who you are. This is total embarrassment to Nigerians (sorry, nothing embarrasses us any more) that our elected eighty one Senators (Sin-nators), will leave their duty of law making, for a day, only to go on useless solidarity with Senate President, who is facing criminal charges. This is about the second time these Senators (Sin-nators) were on a solidarity with the Senate President to the Tribunal. That means two days have been lost. To make matters worse, is seeing the useless questions some of these Senators, asked some ministerial nominees. Thank goodness, it was televised live. Nigerians now know the quality/calibre of their law makers.

Add This: Then came the news of bail of Nnamdi Kalu (Director of Radio Biafra, London). But till the time of writing, it appeared, He was still with the State Security Services, his where about is perhaps fuelling some demonstrations, both in Nigeria and overseas by his supporters. The internet is buzzing as a result.

Then This: Deji of Akure bans Eze Ndigbo title in Akure. Igbo communities closed their shops in solidarity with their leader. This caused some hardship within the town, due to the closed Igbo businesses. But following the intervention of the state government, a peace meeting was held between the Deji’s Palace, Ondo State government, and Igbo leaders. Igbos would resume their businesses. Deji of Akure, said the position of Eze Ndigbo would be considered at the council of Obas which would hold next week. So sure that the Igbos would be allowed to have their Eze Ndigbo titles, if they so desires. Eze Ndigbo title is not a threat to anyone.

And This: Finally, Ex Governor, Chibuike Amaechi (Lion of Rivers State politics) was cleared by the Senate. It was more like a foregone conclusion that he will be screened and that he would scale through.

No dull moments on Nigerian political arena.

C.V.Akuta.
UK
24/10/15.

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Home Truth Series: Imo & Enugu Airports.

Folks,

Why not Igbos/South East Governments consider to directly upgrade the Imo Airport to a cargo destination port, rather than waiting for the federal government. Originally, this particular airport was built by Imo State indigenes before handing it over to the federal government. Igbos can do same and upgrade Sam Mbakwe Airport to cargo destination port. The five South Eastern Governments can pull resources together or mobilize resources among its citizens to do so. After upgrading, then they can approach the federal government for reimbursements. Due to delays experienced so far, the best would be to ask the federal to stay clear while the Igbos upgrade the facilities by themselves.

Same approach can be applied to the Enugu Airport. So sure that the costs would be affordable for the South East governments and Igbos. If Igbos are to fund these projects, then the direct labour, materials, local contractors must all come from the South East. These projects have the great potentials of boosting the South East economy. Projects like these are what should occupy our attention.

C.V.Akuta
UK.
www.cvakutamedia.com
22/10/15.

Preaching: Lets Go Back To The Begining

Ministerial Screening: An analysis So Far.

This is a personal analysis of the Senate Ministerial screening of Tuesday,13th October and Wednesday, 14th October 2015. Firstly, most (if not all) of the ministerial nominees so far, are sound and outstanding. Impressive curriculum vitae. Permit me to mention few of the remarkable ones, Fayemi, Fashola, Kachikwu, and Kemi. Lai Mohammed (APC Publicity Secretary), made the Senators laugh most. Surprisingly, he was not asked any questions, rather to bow and go. Ngige and few ex Senators were also asked to take a bow and go.

Downside.

Some Senators were asking irrelevant questions, for example Senator Shehu Sani asked Fayemi about an unconventional route, he used to escape Nigeria, during the dictatorial regime of Abacha. Not sure this question was relevant. Senator Jonah David Jang was pictured sleeping/dozing. Sleeping on duty. He was looking tired. There were some sorts of drama. Senator Akpabio behaved more like a clown. The Senate was half empty, indicating that some Senators were not present on this very important national assignment. It would have been better, if their portfolios were known, so that some specific questions would be asked.

C.V.Akuta.
UK.
www.cvakutamedia.com
14/10/15.

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Ministerial Screening: Can The Senate Deliver?

The Nigerian Senate has made two important pronouncements concerning the ministerial screening, commencing on Tuesday, 13/10/15. These pronouncements are (1) To enforce the rule that every ministerial nominee must be endorsed by at least two Senators from his/her state. (2) That no assets declaration forms, no screening. My simple question is, what happens if the Senators from the individual States fail to endorse their nominees, may be due to party differences or other issues? Let’s take Dr Ngige for example, He is a member of APC, whereas some of the Senators from Anambra State are from PDP. Also Senator Ngige has a case against Senator Uche Ekwunife, who deposed him. So we are looking at a potential difficult situation.

This will necessitate intense lobbying and perhaps bribery of some sorts (you know what Nigerians are like). It would have been better for the entire Senate to override this particular rule. The assets declaration forms as stipulated by the Senate are perfectly in order. Yours truly has written about it previously. Having said the above, permit me to ask Nigerians one simple question. If anyone has any reason(s), why any of these Ministerial nominees should not be approved by the Senate, say/send your petitions to National Assembly or forever keep your silence. So far the Senate has received no fewer than twenty five (25) petitions, against some of the nominees, according to Sky Trend News (online news portal). The question is, can the Senate deliver correct screening that will meet the taste of time, considering their own stipulations and public petitions. All eyes are on them.

Ogun East Senatorial District Election Nullified.

The National and State Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal Sitting at Abeokuta, nullified the election of Senator Buruji Kashamu. This nullification might have come at the right time, so that the embattled Senator, can have time to visit America, to clear his drug charges. Since a re-run election will take place in ninety (90) days, He can take the opportunity to make an appearance at the United States Court and come back. Being a “lawmaker” He should not hesitate to face the law elsewhere.

Moving On:

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C.V.Akuta.
UK.
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10/10/15.

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Ministerial List: Matters Arising.

Yours truly is waiting for the Senate to officially announce the names on the ministerial list on Tuesday, 6/10/15. But so far, there are many names/lists all over the social media purported to be the Ministerial list. Be that as it may, now is the time to set the agenda for whoever will make it to become a minister (Remember they have to pass Senate screening). The first agenda should be that, the Ministers should publicly declare their assets, like President Buhari and his Vice have done. Presently, the Senate President (Saraki) is facing criminal charges at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, for false assets declarations he made previously. Since the President and Vice have gone public their assets, it makes sense that Ministers should also go public with their assets. Leadership by example. Hoping that Nigerians will take up this matter, as soon as Ministers are sworn in.

Ban Ministers and their families, from seeking overseas medical treatment. This was aptly captured on my article titled, My First Letter to President Buhari, part of the article stated thus, “This particular letter is in view of your cabinet, appointees, all top federal civil servants and yet to be appointed ministers etc. Please, ban any person(s) that falls into this category from seeking overseas medical treatments. At best, make it a condition of their service under your government”. http://www.cvakutamedia.com/2015/09/my-first-letter-to-president-buhari.html The above advice becomes more useful now that the list of Ministers have been sent to the Senate President.

This might sound cruel, but Ministers children should be meant to study in public schools/universities etc in Nigeria, as part of their condition for serving Nigeria. But those with dual citizenship are free to study abroad. This will make the Ministers or whoever that would be in charge to feel, whatever pains, an ordinary Nigerian is passing through with training their children. During the time of President Goodluck Jonathan, universities were closed for a long time. Imagine if the education minister(s) then, or those in charge, had their children in public universities, such person(s), would do all he can to end the strike or the closure.

All Ministers should be paid in local currency (Naira). Ex President Obasanjo, paid some Ministers in dollars, during his time. Buhari should never allow this to happen. Anyone that is not willing to accept naira should not bother to accept the ministerial appointment. Next will be to disclose to Nigerians, what the salaries/wages/benefits of a minister is in Nigeria. We should follow the examples of President Buhari and his Vice. Nigerians know what they earn, so we should know what the Ministers would earn monthly/yearly.

Kuje Bomb Blasts (2/10/15).

This is indeed a tough time for Nigeria, especially the terrorist attacks. My heart goes out to the innocent Nigerians affected by these bomb blasts. The security services should step up their efforts to combating these killers. Nigerians also have more roles to play in this war against terrorism. Be vigilante. Report every suspicious movement(s). Consider every unknown face(s) around you as a suspect, until proven otherwise. Spy everyone around you. Together we can defeat terrorism. May God bless Nigeria.

C.V.Akuta.
UK
3/10/15
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