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Illegal and Unlawful Removal of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly is Unacceptable – CCHR
Unlawful removal of Rt Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa is not only unlawful but also failed to follow the constitutional provisions for the removal of a speaker of a house of Assembly.
The law presumed anyone accused of an offence is innocent until it’s proven otherwise.
To prove otherwise is achievable only through fair hearing.
Rt. Hon. Obasa has not been interrogated by any committee to investigate any form of misconduct levelled against him. He is entitled to fair hearing in accordance with 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered.
Those accusing the speaker can’t be the judge in their own case.
Without mincing words, over ambition and over zealousness of some legislators are the main reasons for the kangaroo impeachment and can not stand.
Impeachment of a speaker is not an activity that should be opaque to the public/ electorate that the legislators represent.
Offences and reasons to commence impeachment proceedings ought to have been formally communicated to the speaker and made public. An unbiased committee also ought to have been put in place to investigate the authenticity or otherwise of the allegations and report given to the house.
All these are lacking, hence the so called impeachment can not stand.
Impeachment proceedings are not taken as unanimous decisions and cant be taken as voice vote, therefore it’s laughable to have seen a legislator claiming decision to impeach was unanimously taken. At which plenary was such decision taken?
While the legislative house has the right to decide to change it’s leadership, it must conform with the rule of law or else it becomes a coup which cant stand in a democracy .
Lagos State should not be taken as a state where a clique can sit in a corner and forced it’s unpopular decision on majority of the law abiding members of the house of Assembly that are truly conscious of rule of law and Constitutionalism.
The so called impeachment can not stand.Every legitimate means, including the court of law, shall be applied to protect the sanctity of democratic norms. Whims and caprices of some elements can not and will never take precedence over rule of law.
Toyin Raheem
Executive Secretary, CCHR
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Canada’s immigration authorities have clarified that seeking asylum does not provide an automatic exemption from immigration laws.
The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) emphasised that individuals seeking asylum must demonstrate that returning to their home country would subject them to serious harm in order to avoid deportation.
The asylum system is designed to offer protection to those fleeing threats such as torture, persecution, and inhumane treatment.
IRCC has reiterated that the asylum process is not a shortcut to entering the country.
Applicants must provide verifiable evidence of persecution and undergo multiple checks, including medical examinations, biometric data collection, and security screenings.
The statement reads, “It is a rigorous process to determine whether you have a legitimate need for refugee protection according to Canadian and international laws. Our rules-based system will determine the validity of your claim. It’s important to understand that not all claims will be accepted. If you make an asylum claim in Canada, you will need to:
Have health, criminal, security and other background checks
Get a medical exam
Provide personal and biometric (photo and fingerprints) information
Provide concrete evidence of persecution and the risks of being in your home country
Declare on your application if you are working with a representative, even if you’re not paying them
“Providing false information on your refugee claim application is considered lying, and your application may be refused.
“You’ll be removed from Canada if you don’t have a legitimate claim or are not eligible to make a claim in Canada. It can take a long time to get a final decision on your asylum claim. There’s no guarantee that you will be allowed to stay in Canada.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5am to 5pm on Saturday 22nd February 2022 across Osun state.
The directive of the State Governor was sequel to the statewide local government elections that are scheduled to be held tomorrow across the state.
Governor Adeleke who reiterated his commitment to peace and security said the movement restriction is necessary to prevent importation of hoodlums into the state amidst local elections.
He therefore directed security agencies to enforce the restriction and only allow voters and accredited media and civil society organizations for the continued peace and security of Osun state.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unearthed loads of vaccines, including those for Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, Dano Anti-Tetanus, and Measles, hidden under a staircase in the popular Idumota Drug Market in Lagos State.
According to NAFDAC, the vaccines were uncovered on Thursday during an operation carried out as part of a routine surveillance exercise targeting illegal drug distribution networks.
The Agency noted that the suspect was supplying the vaccines to neighbouring West African countries including Liberia
In a post on its X page on Friday, NAFDAC said, “Yesterday at the Idumota Drug Market, NAFDAC officials discovered a stash of vaccines, including Yellow Fever, Dano Anti-Tetanus, Measles, and Diphtheria vaccines, hidden under a staircase.
“Preliminary investigations revealed the suspect was supplying these products to neighbouring West African countries like Liberia.”
The agency added that the premises where the vaccines were uncovered was equipped with CCTV cameras, suggesting active monitoring.
“The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in detention,” it added.
Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, had condemned the reckless handling of sensitive vaccines, stressing that the agency would intensify crackdowns on unauthorised drug dealers.
Recently, NAFDAC has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and urged Nigerians to report suspicious drug distribution activities to authorities.
The agency has also promised to continue its efforts to rid the country of fake drugs.
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