This gathering is dedicated to sweet memory of our dear mother, Hon (Justice) Atinuke Omobonike Ige, (Nee Oloko), JCA, Rtd, OFR, Wife of late Chief Bola Ige, SAN. She died exactly 21 years ago Today.
A minute silence for our late Heroes and Heroines of Democracy in Nigeria, most especially Chief Frank Kokori that passed on recently.
Tinubu’s 1993 Guardian Interview quoting his age as 50 years: Rejoinder
Though, you lost it all at Tribunal and Supreme Court on Certificate, Age and other claims but we need to also take you up. If Chief Bode George, 78, is always calling President Bola Tinubu my “Aburo”, “younger Brother”. So, you in the Opposition Camp are still in slumber believing he is 84? That’s the kind of person you are and you will never change.
We would all have been Refugees by now, if not God and the reason is not far fetched, because since 1999 till date, Youth Empowerment, National development, Justice for All and the progress of Progressive Camp in which President Bola Tinubu stands out, are our four (4) cardinal Programmes and we are happy that the known Democrat, Political Leader of Decades, Grassroot Mobiliser, Chartered Accountant, seasoned Administrator, Renowned Philanthrophist and Rave of the moment, through whom we believe we would have a Better Nigeria is President Today but he didn’t not get it on the platter of Gold as we all know
On his way to the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, he led us in Civil Societies and also Party faithful through Alliance for Democracy (AD), Action Congress (AC), and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), dodging various political missiles being fired at him before arriving at the promise land of Presidential Villa through the vehicle of All Progressives’ Congress (APC), and attack was highly distructive during the #EndSARS protest and later became less destructive but tougher before his victory at Eagle Square during the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) Primaries in Abuja. What about regular call for Introduction of Interim National Government by the Opposition during the Tribunal sitting, which spontaneously took us to the Unity Fountain Square, Abuja, in larger number, to take over the Garden City from Amateurs cum prostesting Obi-dients and we kept the vigil for complete 2 months, from March 29 till May 29, 2023 Presidential Inauguration.
We just silenced the Coup Advocates in our midst, all whom were using the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Nationwide protest as camouflage to be shouting hunger and Dollar problems without knowing that father of geniune Aluta, Coalition of June 12 Activists in Nigeria, is still very much around with its teeming members to douse the tension of such antic intellectually.
In the same vein, our foremost Ambassador in the Civil Societies, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is beating the Opposition to their game intellectually in the area of Administration and we are proud of his achievements Today. Otherwise, the 2nd face of #EndSARS protest through either a regular call for Interim National Government before the inauguration or a recent call for military takeover during the NLC Nationwide protest would have turned us to refugees in foreign lands and the administration of the Country turned upside down
It’s just a running battle with these 5th Columnists that nobody thought of. By now, we should have be grabbling with collateral losses of lives and properties in Nigeria. That was their grand plan but God is always on the side of a righteous man
I sincerely thank everyone in attendance here Today that we are celebrating our victory over the forces of Tyranny and Oppression under the able leadership of Mr President while the 2 different Groups of Islamic Clerics headed by Sheikh Saheed Olaiya and Sheikh Uthman Olamilekan Abdulgafar are leading us in prayer by reciting the whole Quran from A to Z according to the dictate of Almighty God, for total recovery of our economy, restoration of adequate security Network, due recognition of our past efforts in terms of Political appointment and request for Aljanah firdaos for our late Parents, our Dad, Oyebamiji Ajani Oyelere, who passed on 24 January, 2005, 19 years ago at the age of 82 and our late Mum, Rafatu Agbeke, aged 98, who bade this sinful World farewell August 28, 2023, after witnessing the swearing – in ceremony of Mr President. Within a twinkle of an eye, my foster Mother, Florence Ibukun Famurewa, 90 years of age, followed suit in October. May God bless her soul and that of her caring Husband.
They were not only good Parents, Teachers and Warriors but destined to be part of the Winners of Presidential Election. By God’s grace, we will not do this political struggles of 3 decades running that has seen many of our Heroes and Heroines of Democracy fallen on the Road to victory in vain without being part of this historic administration so as to contribute our quota, very soon, due recognition with appropriate position in the Federal Government will be given to us
For the sake of emphasis, this Coalition of Civil Societies’ Platform had humbly requested for a Ministerial position as best atonement for the June 12 protest as far as Civil Societies are concerned with June 12 foremost Ambassador on the Presidential seat. Remember, the National push for this inclusion started during the June 12 @ 30 World Press Conference that was held in Afri Hotels, Suits and Restaurant, Opposite Defence College, CBD, FCT, Abuja, under the Chairmanship of late Chief Frank Kokori, the re – echo later came with particular reference to me as the National Coordinator during my mother’s 8th day Fidau Prayer held September 5, 2023, inside this same Compound, followed by the September 23 National gathering held inside Western Hall, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, of 2023 Yoruba National Day with Representatives of Mr President, General Buba Marwa (Rtd), Dr Omololu Olunloyo, Ooni of Ife, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, Chief Frank Kokori, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, Alhaji Asari Dukobo, Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe, Engineer Dotun Sanusi and Others in attendance.
By God’s grace, we will soon have a good cause to celebrate the announcement of this much anticipated appointment during MKO Abiola Epetedo Self – Declaration as 1994 President – Elect @ 30 Anniversary coming up on Tuesday, 11 June, 2024, inside Freedom Park, Lagos Island East LCDA, Lagos. It will be exactly one year of our take – off for continuous push for due recognition of our collective efforts as most outstanding Coaliton of Civil Societies Today in Nigeria.
“Keep asking
Keep knocking.
Keep seeking.
I’m sure… You ‘ll get the answer”, so said the Lord last year June but His present message is “You have asked, you have knocked, you have sought and now that position is given to you my beloved Children” and the reason for our gathering here Today is to thank Him for His mercy upon us, while awaiting the letter of appointment from President. “No pain, no gain!”
It’s highly commendable that you turned up in this large number regardless of family’s short notice. We all know our media capacity, the news of this great event will go viral in just a moment. By God’s grace, it will continue to be an annual gathering of Civil Societies in Nigeria to further pray for the Nation, engage ourselves as a formidable Platform and formulate ideas for the Government. “Build the Youths, Build the Nation “
Ongoing reform in the electricity sector is inevitable because it will guarantee stable supply according to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.
As Civil Societies, we were in the forefront of campaign for stable supply of electricity before any increment in tarrif but with paucity of funds which led to fuel subsidy’s removal by Mr President on assumption of Office in May 29, last year, results of which are now starring us at faces less than a year, through payment of foreign loans, clearing of $7 Billion forex backlog by CBN, continuous decline of rate of Dollar to a Naira and many more, we strongly think that we should give President benefit of doubt and embrace increment in tarrif once and for all, which is far economical than using the same amount to buy fuel to power the generator at home or in the Company
We don’t agree with the statement of our dear Brother, the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, saying “People leave their Aircondition and freezers on unused for days because of cheap tarrif of electricity in Nigeria”. They are free to use whatever they pay for the way they like as long as they don’t byepass meters. It’s never a crime to do so and this should not be a reason at all for increase in tarrif. With the latest hike in tarrif for ‘Band A”, People that can afford it, will still do that.
We must recognise Birthday’s Celebration of our former First Ladies in Oyo and Osun States’ Birthdays, Florence Ajimobi @ 65 and Kafayat Oyetola @ 64 respectively. We are using this occasion to wish both of them many Happy Returns! Prayer must be extended to all Muslim Pilgrimages, our Brother, Mallam Abdullahi Tanko Yakassai, Senior Special Assistant to Mr President on Community Engagement, North West Zone, is one of them, in Saudi Arabia for their safe return as well as for the continuous repose of souls of all Heroes and Heroines of Democracy. Senator Fatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District lost his caring and aged mother, Alhaja Sarat Buhari, just yesterday. May her soul rest in peace.
The Oyebamiji Oyelere family and Coaliton of Civil Societies are highly honoured by the presence of “who is who” in our midst, starting from our age long Brother and former Special Adviser on General Administration to Mr President and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Hon Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Niyi Idowu, who stand in for both of them here Today, Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, representing the noble families of the past Olubadans of Ibadanland most especially, that of late Oba (Dr) Senator Mahud Olakekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, Elderstateman and foremost Leader in the North, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, 98, who doubles as the founding father of Arewa Consultative Forum, approved this sitting to the extent that he sent his goodwill message to wish Nigeria and Mr President Happy Eid – Mubarak from far North this morning, where he is celebrating the festival, and appeal to Nigerians home and abroad to remain steadfast in good faith, Comrade (Mrs) Ola Oni and her Twin Sister, Queen (Comrade) Taiwo Adesida, Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe, 92, represented by our dear Sister of Decades and her Aide, Madam Shuebat Bakare, Leaders of various Civil Societies, various Community Leaders, Agbalegan Landlord Association, Youth Organisations, our esteemed Journalists, and other Dignitaries.
Thank you all, for your rapt attention, as we look forward to meeting you at subsequent outings of Civil Societies across the States of the Federation, just stay tuned.
I wish you all Happy Celebration and safe journey back home.
Aluta Continua!
Comrade Awa Bamiji, 0803 506 9916
National Coordinator, Coalition of Pro – Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria, youthsvoice@yahoo.com
PRESS RELEASE, Wednesday, 10th April, 2024
On behalf of my Boss, Comrade (Ambassador) Adams Oshiomhole, I, Comrade Godwin Udhedhe, felicitate with you on the occasion of Eid-El-fitr celebration. We thank Almighty Allah for his grace, mercies and protection.
My Comrade, Happy Eid Mubarak, Barka De Sallah and i wish you many more of it, I sallah ln Sha Allah – Inumidun Gladys, former Senate Aide to Governor (Comrade) Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on behalf of my Boss/Governor
Great! Mallam Nura Ibrahim, Aide to Senator Jubrin Barau, Deputy Senate President, member, Coaliton for A Better Nigeria, Kano State
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Atinuke, Wife of late Chairman of June 12 Coalition, Comrade Alfred Ilenre, Lagos State
Assalamu Alaikum
TaqabbalalLahu Minna Wa min kum (May Allah accept from us and from you), Amin 🤲.
May Allah continue to forgive and bestow his limitless bounties upon you and your families today and always, Amin.
Eid Mubarak! Ahmed, a friend to Mallam Nura Ibrahim Aide
Ameen Ya Rabbi – Hon Dahiru Hammandikko, defunct Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council Deputy Director, North West Zone
Very apt – Ambassador Musa Muhammed Tsoken, North East
I pray Almighty Allah to grant you divine health, protection and lift you beyond your expectations.
Congratulations and happy Eid-El-fitr Celebration.
Good! Alfa Ismail Ayodele Hassan, Protocol Officer to Prof Sabitu Olagoke, JP, Leader, Shafaudeen Islamic Center Worldwide, Shafaudeen Headquarters, Wakajaiye, Iyana Church, Iwo Road
🙏🏼👆🏼🙏🏼 CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I’m just seeing this, I’m just hearing. I’m glad my twin aunties are there. Olanrewaju Tejumola, In – Law to late Comrade Ola – Oni, Ikorodu, Lagos State
🙏🏼🙏🏼 -Mrs Yemi Layeni, Otunba Rotimi Paseda for Governor of Ogun State Campaign Organisation, Abeokuta, Ogun State
May Allah accept it. Allah Will lead you there albarka anobi Mohammad S A W – Kola, Plot 8 Mechanic Village, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Lagos State
We pray that the Lord Almighty will grant you the post, you are seeking for in Jesus name.you will be the chosen one – Late Sergeant obetem, late ADC to Otunba Dele Ajomale, former 3 term Lagos State Chairman of APC, family
My brother, truly i have nothing to offer you but i have a solution Key to resolve every limitation and hindrance from your way up, i Prophesise today as a Chosen Prophet to Speak forth all the Best things from the East, South, West and North, people Leaders farther to favor you in thy Mighty Name Of Jesus Amen -Hon. Abraham Meshach Abiodun from Alimosho, Lagos
Almighty Allah will fight for you and he will possess your possession places for you in this month of April, 2024 IJMN. You are a victorious sir. – Pastor (Comrade) Morenike Omoniyi Michael, CACOL/CDHR member, Lagos State
Good morning Sir! EID MUBARAK 👯♀️ 🎊🎉🎉 May God accept our Prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻 – Funmilayo Zainab, Ilesa, Osun State
Thanks long time! Alhaji Aderemi Oseni, Surulere Local Government, Lagos State and your long time Associate at fuel dump, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos.
Don’t worry God will definitely bless us, you will be announced as a Minister very soon.🙏🙏 Let us keep on our faith in God. Aloke Okafor Andrew, Journalist/Right Activist, Ebonyi State
Same here! Kazeem Bakenne, National Moment Online
Aku aseku odun! May God hear our Prayers – Tunde Bashir (MP) June 12 Activist and Chairman/CEO, Osanja Productions, Ibadan, Oyo State
Great! Alhaji Toyin Balogun, former Aspirant, Federal House of Representatives, Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State, and Grassroot Mobiliser
