Anyaoku Leads Shehu Sani, Ozekhome, Others to Tinubu Over New Constitution....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Patriots led by the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately institute a process of producing a new constitution for the country.
The group said the new constitution has become imperative as the existing one cannot take the country to the promised land, adding that the constitution is also responsible for the prevailing situation in the country.
The group addressed State House Correspondents after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House on Friday.
Other members of the group that attended the meeting with President Tinubu were, Senator Shehu Sani, Mike Ozekhome, Labaran Maku, Senator Ben Obi, and Segun Osoba, among others.
Invasion: NLC Summons Emergency NEC Meeting Tomorrow
The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following Wednesday night’s invasion of the Labour House, the headquarters of the congress, have summoned an emergency National Executive Council meeting for tomorrow.
This came as the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN), joined the growing list of concerned organisations and individuals condemning the invasion.
According to Vanguard, the NEC meeting is scheduled for 4 pm to enable Labour leaders to determine appropriate responses to the invasion and related matters.
It gathered that the meeting would be virtual.
Meanwhile, LAWAN in a statement by Chairman and Secretary, Toba Agboola and Adenike Ajiboye respectively, among others said, “All lovers of democracy and rule of law should condemn this dastardly action of the nation’s law enforcement agents who took laws into their hands to invade the NLC Headquarters.
“This act is in flagrant violation of fundamental human rights as enshrined in the 1999 constitution as amended. It is unfair, unjust and unacceptable.
“This show of shame must stop to save our hard-earned democracy.
“Nigeria remains a democratic country, and it is incumbent on the government to uphold democratic values in all its actions.
“Intimidation, harassment, and invasions of trade union Secretariats are not the path to achieving stated objectives.
“LAWAN calls on all well-meaning Nigerians to unite in condemning such actions and safeguarding the country’s democratic values.”
Gov Alia Condemns Benue Attack, Mourns Victims
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the fresh attack on the Ayati settlement in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Over 30 people were killed on Thursday after bandits stormed the farming community. The incident sent shocking waves across the state.
Reacting to the incident via his media aide, Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor commiserated with the families of the victims over the attack.
“Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia expresses deep sadness over the news of another unprovoked attack on Ayati settlement in Ukum Local Government Area where several people were reportedly killed,” Kula said in a statement.