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In response to the much-discussed incident involving Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s coronation anniversary in Ile-Ife, Dayo Fashola, an assistant to former Osun State governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.

Fashola claims that the conversation between Tinubu and Adeleke was never meant to be derogatory, but rather to make sure the event closed on schedule so participants could safely return home.

Speaking on her verified Facebook account, Fashola mentioned that many of the event’s dignitaries, including more than 29 wives of different state governors, had to return, many of them from as far north as the North.

She said that Tinubu’s request for promptness was reasonable and essential given the limited time and deteriorating visibility in the evening.

According to Fashola, the First Lady’s seeming irritation was caused by her worries over the visitors’ safety and orderly departure.

“The exchange between Governor Adeleke and Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON was meant to ensure a judicious use of time, not to disparage the Governor,” she wrote.

Concern at the early departure of the more than 29 wives of different state governors who were present, along with other dignitaries, who were all waiting for the event to conclude so they could be transported back to their respective states, was the apparent cause of Her Excellency’s distress. Observe that a large number of the visitors were from the far north.

She had to tell the Governor once again to be time-conscious because time was running out and visibility was getting worse as night fell. It wasn’t as serious as people are making it out to be; it was humorous.

Since many of her important visitors had to go back to their destinations on time, even Her Excellency yearned for their indulgence to forego formality while giving her own address.

“Remembering that nighttime helicopter visibility is almost nonexistent. Once again, congratulations to our Yeye Asiwaju of the entire Oodua land and territories.”

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, has accused his detractors of trying to utilize delicate security matters for publicity.

In a statement issued by his media assistant, Ibrahim Dosara, the Minister bemoaned the fact that he is the target of deliberate and politically motivated attacks meant to harm his reputation.

He claimed that the government’s security policies are endangering the political aspirations of those who are funding the attacks in 2027.

He claimed that the attacks are being carried out by politicians who want to become relevant and divert him from his work.

“Public service requires courage, consistency, and a commitment to truth,” he said.

“It’s nothing more than desperate political propaganda to try to drag my name into irrelevant events.”

Matawalle clarified that long before he was elected governor of Zamfara, banditry was already a serious problem.

“Banditry was not a problem that was invented under my watch,” he declared. Over decades, it had expanded.

He claimed that his administration had improved intelligence, formed high-level committees, implemented organized security measures, and convicted criminals.

Additionally, he stated that disarmament programs were carried out with military assistance and that compromised traditional rulers were eliminated.

During his tenure as governor, the minister reported that 11 Chinese nationals engaged in illicit mining were deported and thousands of kidnapped victims were freed. He claimed that anyone attempting to falsify this record is using the suffering of innocent people for political purposes.

Matawalle added that these precautions had prevented significant security problems in Zamfara for more than a year.

“I received harassment and intimidation,” he said, adding that he encountered harassment while working on the rescue of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi. But I resisted giving in to pressure. Humanity is paramount.

He maintained that those criticizing him are driven by the 2027 political contest and are terrified of the current defense reforms.

“My loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains total,” he declared, reiterating his allegiance to the president. Propaganda won’t affect his choices in any way.

Iba Gani Adams, Yorubaland’s Aare Ona Kakanfo, has criticized the nation’s growing insecurity and the incursion of criminals into Yorubaland.

Yesterday, Gani Adams gave a speech at a Security Stakeholders’ Summit that included more than thirty Yoruba interest organizations and was themed “Towards a United Front Against Insecurity in Yorubaland.”

He claimed that the summit provided a forum for utilizing common resources, expertise, and determination to create safer communities and guarantee long-term security for every Yorubaland inhabitant.

“These bloodthirsty maniacs are already moving into some parts of Yorubaland, and kidnapping for ransom is already creating fear throughout the country,” he declared. Every effort must be made to prevent them. We are here today because of this. The phrase “We are on top of the situation” should not be used by our governors. The Yoruba people want to see action taken to make insecurity a thing of the past.

“I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again for future generations. The time has come for us to reorganize this nation. Abuja should not put pressure on all 36 states if we are truly practicing democracy as it should be. We have to reorganize right away.

“The federal government must also give the states more authority. The people are closer to governors. They are aware of their people’s needs. Governors should be in charge of the other crucial issues on the Constitution’s Exclusive List, except from currency, customs, defense, foreign affairs, and a few other areas.

Gani Adams made the following statement regarding restructuring: “If we restructure, some states in the Southwest can become our California, and Nigeria will be better for it.” Strange elements are flooding the nation every day, some of which are already in the South-West forests, as a result of our refusal to reorganize the nation and the political system. They will soon overrun our cities if precautions are not taken. Before taking the appropriate action, our president and governors ought not to have waited for Donald Trump’s warning.

According to him, security risks will be minimized by state policing.

It goes without saying that state police will eliminate security risks and protect Nigerians wherever they may be in the nation. In the end, this will propel and accelerate economic progress. The fact that these terrorists have slain traditional leaders in the states of Kwara, Ekiti, and Ondo is an insult, isn’t it?

“Any police officer moved from Zamfara to Lagos, Enugu to Rivers, or Sokoto to Ogun won’t be more familiar with the negative aspects of these states than the locals. He stated that state police should be established to support the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) continued efforts to protect Nigerians’ lives and property.

Mr. Abiodun Ramon Oseni, a former US police officer and US Army veteran who specializes in international security at the American Military University, Prof. Anthony Kila, a professor of strategy and development, economics, and security, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Barr. Joki Lasisi (Retd.) were among the speakers at the conference.

The Federal Government has acknowledged that it is investigating the reasons for the detention of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso following its forced landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday.

According to reports, the aircraft breached the nation’s airspace.

The administration is keeping an eye on the situation, according to Kimiebi Ebienfa, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ebienfa informed reporters, “We are keeping an eye on the situation and will release a statement when we have sufficient information.”

There were eleven persons on board the Nigerian Air Force plane: nine troops and two staff members. They were in Burkinabe airspace when they had to make an emergency landing.

Authorities in Burkina Faso “emphasized the absence of authorization to fly over the territory of Burkina Faso for this military device” in a statement.