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Group calls for Gbajabiamila’s impeachment over opposition to Cash withdrawal policy
A group, Ethnic Youth Leaders Council of Nigeria (EYLCN) has called for the impeachment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi GbajGbajabiamila for leading other lawmakers to oppose the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cash withdrawal policy.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja Friday on the Central Bank of Nigeria cash withdrawal policy and the resolution of the House of Representatives to oppose the policy, Peter Secretary of EYLCN Peter Abang said they have “uncovered a well-oiled plot to discredit the cash withdrawal limit by politicians with stolen funds in their possession”.
They accused politicians of plot to attack and undermine President Muhammadu Buhari and the government’s policy on cash withdrawal limit.
“Information in our custody is that these enemies of state have pooled over $5 million with which they hope to launch an onslaught against the policy beginning from next week.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that these men already have an ally in Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila of the House of Representatives and his caucus in the House have disappointedly joined hands to ensure that for primordial political and pecuniary interests, a policy which will really benefit our country is killed, in utter disregard to the oath of office they swore to make laws for the good governance of our country.
“It was in furtherance of this plot and in alliance with anti-people politicians that Speaker Gbajabiamila steered the House on Thursday to resolve to oppose the cash withdrawal policy even without an engagement with the Central Bank or without hearing from the bank or even asking the bank for answers to their fears.
“Nigerians will also recall there were surreptitious moves by the same Speaker of the House in sponsoring an amendment to the Currency Decimal Act and the Central Bank Act all in a bid to stop the Naira redesign policy.
“It all seems Speaker” Femi Gbajabiamila has something against Nigerians and we call him out today to explain what his grievances are.
They described the action of the House of Representatives as illegal, abuse of office and the height of legislative rascality.
They wondered how the speaker could use public office specifically to work against the people who elected him into such office?
“This calls for a thorough investigation into the mandate on which these men are standing because if they are not afraid of the people who are expected to vote them back into office, then they know they do not rely on the votes of the people to get into office.
“It was on this basis that our affiliate member, the Oduduwa Youth Movement has disowned the Speaker and questioned his true heritage on the basis that it was not Yorubalike for a man to cut his nose just to spite his face.
“We therefore challenge all men of goodwill to engage the phones and constituency office of the Speaker and his known allies to back off from this agenda.
“We also call on all patriotic House members to withdraw any form of allegiance they have to the Speaker and stand against him on this ride to Ga-Ga land he has commenced.
“We therefore call on patriotic members of the House and all loyalists of President Muhammadu Buhari who are in the majority in the House to commence immediate impeachment proceedings against the Speaker for abusing his office and endangering the lives of Nigerians and our national security.
“If we may ask, does Gbajabiamila not know that the volume of cash in circulation is too much and has occasioned inflation?
“Does Speaker Gbajabiamila not know that kidnappers and bandits demand huge sums because people can easily access this sums?
“Does Speaker Gbajabiamila not know that vote buyers and election riggers will be put out of business for next years election if this policy is implemented?
“Does Speaker Gbajabiamila not know that when the oil subsidy is withdrawn next year government will have more funds and if this policy were not on ground corrupt people will loot the money?
“Does Speaker Gbajabiamila not know that money going majorly through electronic means will help our anti-corruption agencies to follow the money?
*The questions are legion! Yet Speaker Gbajabiamila is blindly leading our country down the abyss.
“It has become obvious that Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila is unfit to continue in office as the Speaker of the house of Representatives for abuse of office and risking the future of our great country on the altar of pecuniary and pseudo political benefits.
They commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on the economic breakthrough policy and urge him to stand firm against the enemies who cannot come out before the Nigerian people to defend their actions.
“Therefore, we call on Speaker Gbajabiamila to retrace his steps now before he pushes Nigeria over the cliff and reverse the resolution made yesterday by the House.
**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.
The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..
Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.
But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit
However, the chairman,
Media Committee of the
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate.
“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.
“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively.
“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public.
the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024
The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.
2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.
SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.
As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.
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