Today's Headlines: Ogun Tribunal: APC, PDP In Fresh War Of Words; Kefas Moves To Reconcile PDP Factions In Taraba
APC, PDP In Fresh War Of Words
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The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State have engaged in a war of words over what could be the outcome of the petition filed by Ladi Adebutu against the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
DAILY POST reported that the Hamidu Kunaza-led tribunal had on September 4 reserved judgment in the petition, saying the ruling would be delivered on a date to be communicated to all the parties.
But, as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal struck out the petitions filed by the PDP, the Labour Party and the Allied People’s Movement against the election of President Bola Tinubu, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye, said the same fate was awaiting Adebutu’s petition in Ogun.
Kefas Moves To Reconcile PDP Factions In Taraba
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Taraba State governor Kefas Agbu Kefas has appointed Alhaji Abubakar Bawa as his Special Adviser on Political Matters.
DAILY POST gathered that the appointment was in line with moves initiated by the governor towards bringing an end to the ongoing leadership crisis in the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The appointment was announced through a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yusuf Sanda,
Bawa, who has been laying claim to the chairmanship position of the party, confirmed that he has accepted the appointment.
He also said the appointment was part of the process of reconciling the two factions of the party in the state.
Commending the governor for wading into the crisis, Bawa declared, “With this appointment, the wrangling in our party has come to an end.”
US Begins First Major Military Movement In Niger
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The United States of America has commenced a major military movement in Niger Republic.
The Headquarters, United States Department of Defence, is now repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger.
The US will also withdraw a small number of non-essential personnel “out of an abundance of caution.”
This is the first major military movement since a coup in July.
U.S. officials said yesterday that “This consolidation represents prudent military planning to safeguard U.S. assets while continuing to address the threat of violent extremism in the region,” according to Reuters.
“This does not change our overall force posture in Niger, and we continue to review all options as we assess a way forward.
“The movement of U.S. assets has been coordinated with and approved by the appropriate authorities,” the report added.
Don’t Present Instrument Of Office To Afolabi Olaoye – Court Orders Makinde
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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has ordered Governor Seyi Makinde not to present any instrument of office or certificate of office to Prince Afolabi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso.
DAILY POST reports that Olaoye was on Saturday announced as the Soun-elect.
The position of Soun of Ogbomoso became vacant as a result of the demise of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi.
Makinde had on Saturday approved the selection of Olaoye as the Soun-elect.
The court has, however, restrained the governor, the Attorney General of the State and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters either by themselves, agents or officials from presenting any instrument of office in any form of ceremony or issuance of certificate of installation to Olaoye until the final determination of the mandatory injunction already filed before the court.
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