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Trouble For Obi As Labour Party Faction Picks Presidential Candidate Tomorrow

Former deputy national chairman of Labour Party,Calistus Uju Okafor, said his faction had concluded the national and houses of assembly primaries on Monday.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Okafor also said necessary plans had been perfected by his faction to hold the presidential primary on Wednesday, where the presidential flagbearer of the party would be elected.

According to him, the lists of the candidates that had emerged so far would be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before Friday.

He explained that his position and actions were based on the need to ensure justice, fairness and equity, stressing that he had nothing against the person of former governor Peter Obi, whom the other faction of LP had presented as its presidential candidate.

Okafor, who maintained that he remained the acting national chairman of the LP following the sacking of its late chairman, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, also clarified that there was no agreement yet between him and a former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe.

He added that no meaningful discussion had taken place between him and Okupe, who is now the campaign manager for Obi.

He said: “On Doyin Okupe, it is unfortunate that people take someone else for granted. I wonder why people want to use others for their selfish interest.I am fighting for justice. There’s no where in any political party that an acting national secretary can take over the national chairmanship position. We have the deputy vice-chairman and the zonal vice chairmen.

“There is no where in the constitution that says an acting national secretary could take over the leadership of a political party when the deputy national chairman and zonal vice-chairmen are present. I am not persecuting Peter Obi.When Okupe called me, I told him that I was open for discussion. I was now surprised when he went to the media and said a different thing from what I told him.

“It is clear that he wanted to take me for granted. The leadership of the other faction is going about that I’m looking for recognition. It is an insult to me as a person.They should know that their leader is an acting national secretary, while I, Calistus Uju Okafor, is the acting national chairman. The court will soon remove them. I am very open to any discussion for the right thing to be done.

“The leader of the other faction should remain as the acting national secretary while I play my role as the acting national chairman. Every other positions in the Labour Party remain the same until we all obey the consent judgment that says an all inclusive and expansive convention be held.

“Meanwhile, as the acting national chairman of the Labour Party, I, Calistus Uju Okafor, states that the party had successfully concluded all the national and houses of assembly primaries in Ihiala, Anambra State on Monday and the presidential primary will hold on Wednesday and by latest, Friday, we are going to submit the authentic list of the Labour Party candidates to the INEC.”

admin by — June 7, 2022 in Politics 0
Second Term: Oyo PDP Chair Announces Lawal As Makinde’s Running Mate 

The Chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation and former Commissioner for Justice in the state, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has been announced as the running mate to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for the 2023 gubernatorial election.

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, disclosed this on Tuesday, after the governor addressed party leaders, local government party chairmen and local government chairmen from the 10 local governments of Oke Ogun Area.

At the meeting,the governor said that following consultations with party leaders, he has picked a running mate from Irepo/Olorunsogo/Oorelope Federal Constituency, where his incumbent deputy hails from, to ensure balance in the power configuration.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the chairman of the Oyo State PDP, who spoke at the behest of the governor, stated that Barr. Lawal has been chosen to run with Makinde.

He said: “You heard it that the deputy governor of the state has left for another party and the exigency of the period made it important for the governor to consult with our leaders from Oke-Ogun, which he did.The outcome of that consultations is that Barrister Bayo Lawal from Irepo Local Government, will run with Governor Makinde as his Deputy Governor in the 2023 general elections. That is the interpretation.”

Also speaking at the end of the meeting, the deputy governorship candidate of the PDP, Barrister Bayo Lawal, appreciated Governor Makinde and all the leaders from Oke Ogun for choosing him as the governor’s running mate.

He added:”This is a great privilege that I won’t take lightly or simply but with all seriousness. “Our leaders have spoken about the journey so far. A lot of consultations have gone into choosing me as the running mate of the governor come 2023. Obviously, His Excellency’s considerations are many but he singled out a few of them – replacing his running mate from the same federal constituency where the current deputy governor came from.

“So, it is really a great honour for all of us in the Oke-Ogun region, which the Deputy Governor has been zoned to.I, therefore, wish to extend my appreciation to all my leaders from Oke- Ogun. To the glory of God, none of our leaders opposed my nomination as running mate, which clearly shows the acceptance is overwhelming.

“However, this throws a lot of challenges to me as a person. First, I have pleaded with all my leaders to give maximum cooperation to this administration. “We want to continue on that pace and tempo and even add more. That is what I am supposed to do as the deputy governor and I pledge my loyalty to the governor, the party and the people of Oyo state.”

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World Food Day: LASG Urges Residents On Safety

The Lagos state government has implored  residents to adhere to food safety regulations and compliance.
Speaking at this year’s World Food Safety Day in Lagos with the theme “Safer Food, Better Health,” the Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, explained that food safety is everyone’s responsibility – whether you grow food, process, transport, store, distribute, sell, prepare, serve or consume food, you have a role to play in keeping it safe.
“The international day is an opportunity to strengthen efforts to ensure that the food we eat is safe, mainstream food safety in the public agenda and reduce the burden of food-borne diseases globally.”
“And we are here to engage with the different sectoral participators, all the critical stakeholders across the food supply chains from the manufacturers to the eateries, also to  the regulators, to deliberate on how to make sure the food that we eat is safe.”
“We know that we are what we eat, at such, it is very important to ensure the supply chain is kept safe to reduce contamination, as well as the effect on hospitalisation, due to food poisoning among others,” he said
He also emphasised that the Lagos State Safety Commission is collaborating with other agencies of government to support safe food production and consumption through regular sensitization, advocacy and engagement with critical stakeholders to limit food-borne diseases and food poisoning across the state.
According to him: “Food Safety is the assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared or eaten according to its intended use”.
“However, access to sufficient amount of safe food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Food-borne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and often invisible to the plain eye, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water”
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Privacy Breach: Agency Investigates Wema Bank, Bet Naija 

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has commenced investigations into reports of  breach of data privacy involving Wema Bank Plc and KC Gaming Networks (Bet Naija).
The action is  in line with Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution and the provisions of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019  – particularly Articles 2.1(2)-(3), 2.6 and Article 4 of the NDPR,according to Babatunde Bamigboye, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations Lead, NDPB.
He explained that sometime in May 2022, some customers of Wema Bank PLC complained of breach of their rights to data privacy and protection by the Bank.
This data processing, according to the complaints against the bank, involves using their personal data to open accounts.
Bamigboye said NDPB is also investigating report of breach of data privacy at KC Gaming Networks.
The breach in this case involved alleged external attack on the KC Gaming Networks.
He  added that the objectives of these investigations as directed by the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, are to determine the impact of the breaches on the affected data subjects and the remedial actions taken by the concerned data controllers.
The bureau  assured members of the general public that it would ensure proper accountability of the data controllers in the ongoing investigations.
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Alleged Assault: AEDC Threatens  To Sue  EFCC  

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is exploring  all legal avenues to ensure redress for  alleged invasion of its headquarters by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The power firm in a statement,claimed that several staff of the company were physically assaulted, unlawfully arrested and arbitrarily detained without cause or justification, describing the incident as unrestrained and brazen assault against members of its staff.
It said the  operatives visited their premises without notice or any warrants and violated the rights of law-abiding citizens, insisting that the operatives acted unprofessionally and in absolute disregard of the laws and precepts of the country.
It added:”We write in response to the ugly incident that occurred at our Corporate Headquarters on the 6th of June, 2022. The incident was the unrestrained and brazen assault against members of our staff by a group of 5 staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“The team of EFCC staff visited the premises of AEDC without notice or any warrants and violated the rights of law-abiding citizens of this country. Several staff of the company were physically assaulted, unlawfully arrested and arbitrarily detained without cause or justification. These operatives acted unprofessionally and in absolute disregard of the laws and precepts of the country they were employed to serve.
“As a responsible corporate organization, we wish to state that we unequivocally condemn this action in its entirety.
“The law is clear, any law enforcement official who commit violations against law-abiding citizens must be brought to justice and redress must be provided to the victims. AEDC will explore all legal measures to ensure redress for this gross and regrettable violation of our rights.
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