The crisis rocking Ojodu APC chapter on the forthcoming local government election took another dimension over the weekend when LAISEC released the guidelines for the election, Mr Abiodun James Faleke a member of house of Representatives representing Ikeja consistency 1, who was also the running mate to the deceased APC’s governorship candidate in Kogi, Prince Abubakar Audu is hell-bent on imposing Mr Julius Oloro on the executives as the party chairmanship candidate come July for the LG election.
Our source revealed that hon. Faleke has promised to go to any length in other to make sure Oloro retain the seat. According to a reliable source Faleke has started dashing out money out to make sure executives go against the wish of the people in other to satisfy his selfish interest.
Meanwhile, one of the party executives told The City Pulse News that Faleke said he is working on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and party instructions that 19 former chairman with first term should return unopposed without primaries, a statement the party chairman Chief Henry Ajomale outrightly denied by saying ‘ that is not in the party constitution there must be a primary and party members must be allowed to decide on who they want as there representative in any political office’.
Furthermore, he said Grassroot politics must be strictly adhered too and protected so that the party can maintain its standard’. Our source revealed.
However, the youth in Ojodu who are presently at loggerheads with him (FALEKE) over on his plans to impose Hon. Julius Oloro on them as the LG chairman said may be he has forgotten how he took the party to court in Kogi over the issue of imposition. They warned the party leaders, excos in federal, state, local government level to please tell Faleke to resist from imposing Oloro on them if he wants peace to reign in Ojodu that the party may be heading to precipice if this crisis is left unaddressed.
Over 20,000 Ojodu youths has promise to support PDP if APC party leaders made a silly mistake of presenting Oloro again.
One of the major player in Ojodu politics, a strong member of APC has tagged Faleke as ‘ Agent of the devil sent to destroy APC in Ojodu ‘. He said ‘ I am highly dissatisfied that Faleke can represent Oloro again, even if the party or Asiwaju has said that, he is in the right place to tell them the situation of things in the community, that to sustain Grassroot politics in Ojodu Oloro should not be represented again and suggest a primary’ .
Moreso, he said ‘ why I tagged Faleke agent of the devil sent to destroy Ojodu APC is that Faleke has since moved his party membership to Kogi and he still wants to be controlling us here in Lagos , that is not possible , you can’t eat your cake and have it. On this issue I am going to throw my weight behind the party excos, electorates and the youths in Ojodu and I am very sure Asiwaju will also want to protect the grassroot’. He said.
The old man also advice Faleke to re-instate the youth leader of his ward Mr Akeem whom he Suspend right inside his house with 8 out of 23 votes.
More details has event unfolds…
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state.
Making the announcement during a press briefing at the weekend, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated that the nation has a lot to gain from reawakened economic activities in a highly mineralised state like Zamfara that is imbued with vast gold, Lithium, and copper belts. He noted that the previous ban, which was good intentioned, inadvertently created a vacuum exploited by illegal miners to fleece the nation of its resources. He emphasized that the state’s potential for contributing to national revenue is enormous.
It will be recalled that in 2019, the federal government imposed a total ban on mining activities in Zamfara State due to the escalating security concerns, particularly the links between banditry and illegal mining.
Since the beginning of the Tinubu administration, however, intelligence-driven, coordinated security operations have resulted in the neutralization of key bandit commanders, significantly reducing incidents of insecurity. A recent success was the capture of one of the most wanted bandit commanders, Halilu Sububu, in a covert operation in Zamfara.
“The existential threat to lives and properties that led to the 2019 ban has abated. The security operatives’ giant strides have led to a notable reduction in the level of insecurity, and with the ban on exploration lifted, Zamfara’s mining sector can gradually begin contributing to the nation’s revenue pool,” Alake asserted.
The minister added that the lifting of the ban would also facilitate better regulation of mining activities in the state. This will enable more effective intelligence gathering to combat illegal mining and ensure the country benefits from the state’s rich mineral resources.
Commending members of the fourth estate of the realm for championing the propagation of reforms and initiatives of the ministry in 2024, Alake noted that the press have been key allies in efforts to sanitise the mining sector, and promote market reforms which have made the industry attractive to indigenous and foreign investors.
On the recent controversy surrounding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with France, Alake reaffirmed the Federal Government’s position that the agreement does not imply Nigeria is relinquishing control over its mineral resources or entering into any military pact with France. He emphasized that Nigeria’s military remains fully capable of safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity.
“The high point of the MOU is on training and capacity building for our mining professionals. We need all the assistance we can get in terms of capacity, technical, and financial support from abroad, and that wasn’t even the first we are signing. We’ve signed similar ones with Germany and Australia. Deliberate peddling of misinformation, despite facts to the contrary, is uncalled for, “the minister emphasised.
Dr. Alake also urged the media to continue to play its crucial role in educating the public about government policies in order to prevent ignorance, mischief, and the spread of misinformation.
Looking ahead to 2025, the minister hinted at upcoming policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing the mining sector. He revealed that the ministry plans to further consolidate reforms, enhance the enabling environment for investments, and continue efforts to reposition the sector for long-term, sustainable growth.
Segun Tomori, FSCA
Special Assistant on Media
to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development
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