Sunday, May 31, 2015
Buruji Kashamu vs NDLEA: Senator Thanks Media, Judiciary
The embattled Senator-elect Buruji Kashamu released a press
statement to express the words of gratitude to all who contributed in
the resolution of the crisis between him the operatives of the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The six-day long saga ended with the lift of the siege on the Lagos residence of the Ogun politician on May 28, 2015, Thursday.
Read the abstracts from his statement below:
I apologize
to my neighbours in Lekki Phase 1, especially the management, members of
staff and pupils of The Lagoon School, for all the pains and
inconveniences you were subjected to. I know that you could not open the
school throughout last week because of the barricade mounted by the
fully armed and stern-looking NDLEA operatives. As an entrepreneur and a
parent, I know the quantum of the loss you and your children have
suffered as a result of the siege.
For
the six days, I was denied access to my doctors despite having
challenges with my blood and sugar levels. They rose astronomically, yet
they would not budge.
So quite naturally, after those who illegally invaded my house left on Thursday night, I was rushed to a private hospital where I am presently receiving treatment.
Although, I plan to address the media, Nigerians and the whole
world on my present travails and the intricate web of politics and
manoeuvrings that led to it soon, I cannot wait to say thank you to all
those who stood my me through the six dark days and nights.
I
have been traumatized and unjustly victimized but your fervent prayers,
solidarity and support kept me. I thank you for standing by me. May the
almighty Allah Subhana wa tala, who has been my refuge and stay, stand
by you all.
I
am really grateful to the media and the judiciary and would forever
live to cherish these institutions and their personnel. Words would fail
me in showing my appreciation to you, but know that I owe you a debt of
gratitude that I may never be able to repay.
It would be noted
that naij.com did not make the list of media houses and organizations
that received a particular, personal, thanks from the senator-elect.
This is despite the fact that only the first two news on the siege,
dated May 23, have been read by over 170,000 of Nigerians.
credits : naij
GEJ Allowed Himself To Be Rigged Out – Asari Dokubo
After several weeks of opposing the new government, the
reality of Muhammad Buhari as president might just have dawned on Ex-
Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo.
Speaking
during a chat with newsmen in Owerri today, May 31, Asari Dokubo
slammed Ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan for ignoring his advice and
relinquishing his duties as president to Buhari.
According to Dokubo, the recent 2015 general elections is “the most rigged election Nigeria has ever experienced, as it was not free and fair”, Vanguard reports.
Alhaji
Dokubo who was in Imo to be part of the Biafra Day celebration with his
Biafran brothers and sisters, said the results of the 2015 general
elections were manipulated.
He said, “The figures were
self-evident. The figures clearly showed the manipulations. The
elections were not free and fair. Also, the stage was set to manipulate
the elections.”
He also noted that Boko Haram came into being after the leaders
from the Northern section of the country (mostly the Northern Muslims),
made the statement that they would make the society ungovernable and
crisis laden for Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
He recalled that within the four years, they (Boko Haram) made it unbearable for him (Goodluck Jonathan).
The ex-Niger Delta militant also said the National Assembly rejected e-voting and but accepted the card reader idea when it came up.
“Our brother Goodluck Jonathan refused to listen to us. To him, the life of any Nigerian was not worth his election or ambition. For us, that was an abdication of his duties as President because we were also involved in the elections and we wanted a free and fair elections”, Dokubo said.
The ex-Niger Delta militant also said the National Assembly rejected e-voting and but accepted the card reader idea when it came up.
“Our brother Goodluck Jonathan refused to listen to us. To him, the life of any Nigerian was not worth his election or ambition. For us, that was an abdication of his duties as President because we were also involved in the elections and we wanted a free and fair elections”, Dokubo said.
Dokubo recalled that Jonathan was roundly humiliated on the day
of the election, stressing that four card readers were brought as he
stood waiting and all of them rejected him.
“That was the time Dr. Jonathan ought to have taken action and stopped the fraud that INEC called an election. He did not do it. It was in the middle of a crucial match that the referee, Professor Attahiru Jega , who is from the same place with Muhammadu Buhari, issued a statement that if card readers cannot confirm your finger prints, then you can go on and vote”, Dokubo fumed.
“That was the time Dr. Jonathan ought to have taken action and stopped the fraud that INEC called an election. He did not do it. It was in the middle of a crucial match that the referee, Professor Attahiru Jega , who is from the same place with Muhammadu Buhari, issued a statement that if card readers cannot confirm your finger prints, then you can go on and vote”, Dokubo fumed.
This attack on Jonathan comes after the ex-militant leader earlier warned President Buhari against undermining the interest of the Niger Delta.
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