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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Security votes: Emulate Adeleke's Sacrifice – Olajengbesi urges govs

Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has called on governors of the 35 states in the Federation to emulate Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and sacrifice their monthly security votes for the development of their individual states.

Olajengbesi spoke on Monday when he received a courtesy call by some youths from Osun State in his office in Abuja.

Olajengbesi, the Managing Partner at Abuja-based firm, Law Corridor said the people are suffering and governors must demonstrate empathy to the economic plight of their people by making the needed sacrifices at this time in the journey of the nation when economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy bites deeply.

The lawyer lamented that it is unfortunate that governors get at least N600m or more each for security votes every month but rather than sacrifice it for the development of their states, some of them look away and even owe salaries of civil servants.

Olajengbesi said, “Nigeria is at a very serious time in the history of our nation and leaders must make the necessary sacrifices required of them for nation-building and the survival of the people at this time.

“This sacrifice includes the one exemplified by Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State who from assumption of office last year has consistently allocated his security votes for payment of salaries of the people and other development. He has never touched a kobo. This is inspiring.

“Governors of the other 35 states must prioritise the people and borrow a leaf from Senator Adeleke by sacrificing their monthly security votes to the people. This can go a long way in clearing some backlogs of owed workers’ salaries, used for the construction of infrastructural projects and many other things that will directly benefit the people. Governance must be people-focused”


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