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We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
By: Michael Mike
The President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos State Chapter, Chief Sunday Ossai said that Ohaneze will not allow its former President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene to drag the reputation of the respected institution through the mud.
He recalled that desperation to continue in office, disrespect for elders, impunity and abuse of office led to his impeachment few days to the expiration of his tenure.
Reacting to Chief Aguene’s refusal to vacate the secretariat of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, as well as hand over property of the association in his possession, the incumbent President, Chief Ossai said that plans are underway to retrieve all the properties from him without dragging the name of the association through the mud.
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The President of the Apex Igbo scio-cultural organisation, in Lagos State, in a telephone chat with our correspondent said: “Ohaneze will not go and fight the former President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene because we don’t want our internal affairs to dominate discussion in the media. So, we are taking it step by step.
A process is in progress to push him out of the secretariat without making noise about it and without dragging the name of the association to the mud”.
He also disclosed that before the impeachment of the former President, he clamoured for tenure extension but members refuse to approve his request for elongation of tenure.
He said that Chief Aguene hinged his demand for tenure extension on COVID-19 and End SARS protest, which according to him, ate deep into his tenure.
Ossai said, “When he noticed that Ohaneze was not willing to grant his request, he went to court to obtain an order to perpetuate himself in office. He called it consent judgement, I wonder who consented to that, I wonder who he was in dispute with that led to both party giving consent that he should rule for more four years. This was the situation we found ourselves, hence the Ohaneze decided to impeach him. The consent judgement was supposed to have started from April but we impeached him on the 9th of July 2022, which means that he had started exercising powers based on the court judgement delivered in April. This also states clearly that we didn’t contest to the consent judgement, rather, we impeached him. So, he has no basis to say that we disobeyed the court order”.
He also laid to rest the insinuations that Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State, is currently fractionalized, saying, “To use the word factionalized is misleading and wrong, it is my believe that the Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos Chapter, which I am the President is the only Ohaneze we have in Lagos. For example, those agitating for Biafra are there, does that mean that Nigeria is factionalized? We have only one Ohaneze, which I am the President, let me explain the meaning of Ohaneze to you. It means the King and the people, that is the real meaning of Ohaneze. The King and the people decided to join effort together, to improve the progress of Ndigbo. My own Ohaneze is the king and the people and we are affiliated to Enugu, which is the parent body of Ohaneze, the National Headquarters of Ohaneze, worldwide. It is my humble self that Enugu recognizes, because Enugu came to Lagos to monitor the conduct of the election and the election was very peaceful and successfully. It was keenly contested and at the end of the contest I emerged the winner of the election. I was later sworn in”.
He said that the constitution of the association only allow for one term of four years.
We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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