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Abiodun to Baales: Register with us or risk being declared illegitimate
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, warned baales who are yet to register with the state government to desist from parading themselves as legitimate or face the consequences.
Governor Abiodun, who made this known during the 5th Oko Ilu Day Celebration of the Ogun State Council of Baales, held in Abeokuta, noted that his administration would continue to see those who are yet to register as illegitimate baales.
” I heard there are 1,700 Baales that are registered in the state. I also heard that there are still over 1,700 yet to be registered. I want to implore those who are yet to register to do so, as our administration will see them as illegitimate Baales, let them go and meet their prescribed authorities so they can also become legitimate Baales,” he said.
Abiodun also disclosed that his administration would discuss with the Council of Traditional Rulers in the state the need to have a payment structure for baales in the state.
He added that his administration would also look at a way of funding the traditional council and ensure that a particular percentage of the funding is appropriated towards baales in the state.
He, however, charged the Council of Baales to educate their subjects on the need to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card.
Abiodun further urged them not to allow any form of thuggery within their environments.
“We are preparing for the 2023 general election; you are the closest to the grassroots, help us to urge our people to get their permanent voter’s cards; most of our permanent voter’s cards are still with the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“If you don’t have your permanent voter’s cards, you can’t vote. If you are happy with what we are doing, it is with your permanent voter’s card you can tell us you appreciate us. Therefore, tell your people to get their PVCs.
“We have lowered the political temperature. We have been very tolerant of everyone and every political party because that is who we are in Ogun State. Don’t give any room to thugs in your various communities, don’t allow your children to be used as thugs during the election, because anyone that is involved in thuggery will be dealt with,” the governor submitted.
While calling on the Council of Baale’s to support his second-term ambition, Abiodun said that they shouldn’t hand the state over to anyone who has nothing to offer
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, while speaking on the issue of multiple baales in the state, noted that the issue, which had led to a pocket of tension, thereby making life unbearable for the law-abiding citizens of the state, had led to the placing on hold of installation of Baales in the state.
Hamzat, while noting that the status and image of Baales should be sacred, disclosed that the report often received by the state government on the nefarious activities of some Baales had become a blemish in the garment of many other Baales who are diligently serving the people.
The commissioner urged the Baales to continue to play their part by sensitizing the people at the grassroots about their civic responsibilities of communal vigilance, political participation and social safety.
In his remarks, the president of Ogun State Council of Baales, Tunji Falola, noted that the administration of Governor Abiodun in the last three and half years has been of good governance, pointing out that that administration pays apt attention to the yearnings of its citizens.
Falola, while assuring the governor of the council’s loyalty and commitment towards the actualization of his second term bid, declared that they were happy with his administration.
He described the relationship that exists between the Baales and the traditional rulers in the state as strong, noting that the insinuations that they were rubbing shoulders with traditional rulers in some communities in the state were unfounded rumours.
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Opposition leaders in Nigeria have issued a communique vowing to resist any attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to make President Bola Tinubu the sole candidate for the 2027 general elections.
This statement followed a National Summit of opposition parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where several key political figures including Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (LP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso (NNPP) gathered to discuss a united front.
The opposition political figures made this declaration via a communique issued at the end of a meeting christened “National Summit of Opposition Political Party Leaders”.
The meeting was hosted by governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan on Saturday.
It was attended by former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, David Mark, former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, Aisha Yesufu, Professor Pat Utomi and a former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung.
Others are former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwanso, former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatai Ahmed, former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amechi, former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu among others.
The leaders of the opposition political parties in the communique vowed to resist all machinations by the ruling All Progressives Congress to foist a one-party State on Nigeria.
They vowed to resist all attempts to make Tinubu the sole presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.
The opposition political figures also disclosed that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan should not be allowed to conduct the forthcoming general elections in 2027.
The communique partly read, “That we shall resist all machinations by the APC to foist a one-party State on Nigeria and fight for the survival of multi-party democracy in our country.
“That despite the onslaughts and maneuverings of the ruling party, the APC to impose President Bola Tinubu as the sole Presidential candidate in 2027; we shall field candidates and contest the 2027 Presidential and other elections.
“That we shall work towards fielding one Presidential Candidate for the 2027 elections, which shall be agreed and supported by all participating opposition parties to rescue our nation and her long suffering masses”.
The Nigerian Army said troops from the 82 Division has recovered the suspected remains of a soldier couple, Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were murdered in May 2022.
In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Army said the troops acted on credible intelligence to carry out the operations on 24 April 2026 along the Ubaha Orsu axis of Orsu Local Government Area.
The operation was part of a strategic clearance and search mission aimed at dismantling the IPOB/ESN hideout in the region and locating the remains of two Nigerian Army personnel, Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were brutally abducted and murdered by terrorists in May 2022 while on their way to their traditional wedding.
Upon receiving credible intelligence, the army reported that its troops advanced towards a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout, where they encountered heavy fire from armed criminals.
The statement said the troops engaged the terrorists decisively, successfully repelling multiple ambushes and forcing the criminals to retreat in chaos.
“The encounter further revealed the desperation and criminal nature of the group, which continues to target innocent citizens and security personnel alike,” the statement said.
After successfully clearing the camp, the Nigerian Army said the troops conducted a comprehensive search of the area, leading to the discovery of shallow graves believed to contain the remains of the slain personnel.
“The graves were carefully excavated, and the suspected remains were recovered,” the statement said.
The Nigerian Army confirmed that the recovered remains have been secured for detailed forensic analysis, including DNA testing, to definitively establish their identities.
“Efforts are also ongoing to liaise with the families of the fallen personnel to ensure proper identification and facilitate befitting burial arrangements in honour of their sacrifice.
“This operation not only underscores the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for fallen heroes but also highlights the continued degradation of IPOB/ESN criminal networks and infrastructure across the South East.
“The discovery of shallow graves within their camp further exposes the group’s heinous atrocities and disregard for human life.”
The Nigerian Army reassured the general public that ongoing operations will continue until all criminal elements are neutralised and lasting peace is restored across the region.
“We appreciate the law-abiding citizens for the information and urge you remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information,” it added.
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