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E2%80%99s-second-term-election-human-rights-watch target=_blank>Persistent Violence Occurred During Buhari’s Second-term Election – Human Rights Watch
Human Right Watch, an organization that investigates and reports abuses across the globe, has said that the election that brought President Muhammadu Buhari to power for second term was marred with persistent insurgent attacks and communal classes.
The was contained in a report released by the organisation on Monday.
According to the report, there were cases of the violence carried out by soldiers and police officers during the electioneering period.
“Buhari should take concrete steps to address the widespread political violence, and to ensure accountability for human rights abuses by soldiers and police as he begins his second term,” the report said.
“The election period included persistent attacks by factions of the insurgent group Boko Haram in the northeast; increased communal violence between nomadic herdsmen and farmers spreading southward from north-central states; and a dramatic uptick in banditry, kidnapping, and killings in the northwestern states of Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara.
“Security forces have failed to respond effectively to threats to people’s lives and security.”
The report quoted Anietie Ewang, Nigerian researcher at Human Rights Watch, as saying that, “The lack of meaningful progress in addressing the prevalent political violence, as well as lack of accountability for rights abuses, marked Buhari’s first term in office.
“He should put these issues at the front and centre of his second term agenda and urgently take concrete steps to improve respect for human rights.”
The statement said that Human Rights Watch interviewed 32 people, including voters, journalists, election observers, activists, and Independent National Electoral Commission officials in Rivers and Kano states, and documented 11 deaths specifically related to violent interference in the election process during the February 23 federal elections and subsequent state elections.
It said the elections contributed to the general insecurity across the country, even as politically related violence were reported in many states in contrast to the relatively peaceful 2015 elections that brought Buhari into his first term in office.
Citing a report by SBM Intelligence, which monitors sociopolitical and economic developments in Nigeria, the statement said 626 people were killed during the 2019 election cycle, starting with campaigns in 2018.
“Kano state, in northwestern Nigeria, has the highest number of registered voters in the country. Rivers state, in the Niger Delta, receives the largest share of crude-oil-based national revenue, representing significant electoral value to any political party,” the report said.
“The history of elections in both states is replete with violence by state security agencies and criminal elements.”
The report noted that despite police claims of increased security measures to ensure peaceful voting, HRW found that there seemed to have been little or no police response to reports of threats and acts of violence by hired political thugs and soldiers against voters and election officials.
“Voters and election officials said that policemen either fled or stood idly by, fueling allegations of complicity, as perpetrators stole election materials, disrupted voting, and harassed voters,” said the report.
“Witnesses said that the police also shot live rounds of ammunition and used teargas to disperse people protesting voting disruptions.
“Witnesses said that after a soldier was killed in the town of Abonnema, in Rivers state, on election day, soldiers shot at residents, killing an unknown number of people.”
HRW said soldiers also carried out sweeping arrests and arbitrarily detained several people.
The report also cited a 37-year old man who witnessed the incident. He said, “The soldiers were on a rampage, shooting at anyone around. As I made my way to flee, I saw people dive into the river, many with gunshot wounds. The next day I saw three dead bodies riddled with bullets floating in the water… I heard many more bodies were later recovered from that river.”
The army, HRW reported, said in a statement that on election day, unidentified people attacked soldiers, killing one, and that the soldiers killed six of the attackers in response.
“On March 15, the spokesperson for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, accused soldiers of intimidation and unlawful arrest of election officials in the state,” the report further noted.
“The Nigerian Army on the same day announced the creation of a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against its personnel during the elections. The committee was given two weeks to produce its findings, but it has not published its report.”
HRW also reported the rising cases of Banditry and the recurring cycles of deadly violence between herdsmen and farmers, which it said had taken the lives of thousands.
Citing a civil society report, HRW said over 3,641 people have died from deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers since 2015 and at least 262 people have been killed by bandits since the beginning of 2019 in Zamfara State alone.
“The government deployed 1,000 military troops to the state in response, but few of those responsible for the violence have been arrested or held to account,” it said.
On the activities of Boko Haram, HRW noted that in recent months, renewed fighting between Nigerian government forces and a faction of Boko Haram, known as Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), has led to secondary displacement of civilians.
“Security forces have been implicated in serious abuses, including arbitrary arrests, prolonged detention without trial, torture, extrajudicial killings, rape and sexual violence against women and girls in camps for displaced people,” the report further documented.
It also cited the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which stated that more than 27,000 civilians have died and about 1.8 million people have been displaced since the beginning of the conflict in 2009.
“Authorities have also failed to address impunity for killings by security forces elsewhere in the country. The authorities have yet to publish the report of the Presidential Judicial Panel set up in August 2017 to investigate the military’s compliance with human rights obligations, allegations of war crimes, and other abuses by the military,” it said.
The report also quoted Mr Ewang as saying that Nigerian voters had entrusted Buhari with another opportunity to address the nation’s serious human rights problems, including political violence.
“He should start by reforming the security forces to ensure strict compliance with human rights standards, and prompt investigation and prosecution of those credibly implicated in abuses,” he said.
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target=_blank>Men In Their 30s Elected As Speakers In Oyo, Plateau States
Debo Ogundoyin, a 31-year-old lawmaker in Oyo State and 34-year-old Abok Nuhu Ayuba, a legislator in Plateau State have been voted speaker of their respective state assembly.
Ogundoyin, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Ibarapa East constituency, was unanimously elected speaker of the house on Monday.
In the same vein, Ayuba, representing Jos East Constituency was elected speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Ayuba, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged after a month of political horse-trading among eight contenders. It was a hot race between old-timers and first-timers.
Unlike Ogundoyin who is a returning lawmaker, Ayuba is a first-time lawmaker.
He is a graduate of the University of Jos and the Plateau State Polytechnic.
Ogundoyin was first elected into the house in 2018 after the death of former speaker, Michael Adeyemo, from Ibarapa East.
Olagunju Ojo from Oriire constituency in Ogbomoso was elected speaker after Adeyemo’s demise.
Coincidentally, the new speaker is from the late speaker’s constituency and also doubles as a son of the late industrialist, Adeseun Ogundoyin from Eruwa, Ibarapa area of the state.
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E2%80%99s-witness-tells-court target=_blank>How I Gave N3.6 billion To Ex-NDDC Boss, EFCC’s Witness Tells Court
Ibinabo Michael-West, a prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), told a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recovered over N100 billion from International Oil companies (IOC).
He said this on Monday, at the resumed trial against Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former NDDC Executive Director, and three others over fraudulent mismanagement of the commission’s N3.6 billion.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Michael-West told the court that he was the owner of a company; Starline Consultancy Ltd., who were contractors to NDDC.
According to him, the oil companies who operated in the Niger Delta region had refused to pay the commission its due payments and indebtedness which the commission had been making frantic efforts to recover.
He further stated that the commission had contracted his company to assist them to recover the debt owed them by the IOC’s.
“We executed the job, the oil companies were stubborn, we served them demand notices and also wrote petitions against them to the National Assembly.
“After the meeting with the National Assembly, the oil companies started paying, each time an oil company paid, they would send us payment advice.
“We were paid 10 percent of any amount that was recovered from the oil companies and we worked for about two years; between 2014 and 2016.
“In total, we recovered over N100billion and we were paid N12billion as our commission,” he said.
When asked whether the third and fourth defendants played any role in the recovery of the debts owed to NDDC, he replied in the negative.
The witness, however, told the court that when he was paid the N12 billion, the executive director finance of NDDC complained to him of incessant harassment by Niger Delta youths.
He said that he further pleaded with him, to help cushion the effect of the frequent harassment, which he paid N3.6 billion into a Diamond bank account for that purpose.
Mr. Michael-West also admitted transferring some money to the third and fourth defendants amounting to over N1 billion.
During cross-examination by the first defendant’s counsel; Kehinde Aguda (SAN) he denied the payment to the Niger Delta youths as being a proceed of a crime.
When he was asked if the money was meant to bribe officials of the NDDC, he denied it.
When further asked whether it was the executive director works of NDDC that approved the money that was paid to him, he replied:
“The board approved all the money paid to me, the first defendant (Omatsuyi) did not give me any account details to pay any money to him.”
Norrison Quakers, counsel to the second, third and fourth defendants, during his examination-in-chief asked the witness whether he knew him, to which he replied in the positive.
The witness told the court that he knew Mr. Quakers when they were invited to the EFCC office and were asked to look for a SAN to bail them.
“We pleaded with Quakers to bail the Managing Director of Building Associates Ltd., Mr. Francis Momoh, which he did, and we paid for his services,” he said.
Justice Saliu Saidu adjourned the case until June 11 for the continuation of trial.
Tuoyo Omatsuli, who was a former Executive Director of the NDDC, was charged alongside Francis Momoh and two companies; Don Parker Properties Ltd, and Building Associates Ltd.
They were arraigned on November 28, 2018, on 45 counts bordering on corruption, gratification, fraud and money laundering.
They had, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges and were admitted to bails.
According to the charge, the defendants were alleged to have committed the offence between August 2014 and September 2015.
The first defendant was alleged to have procured the third and fourth defendants (Momoh and Building Associates), to utilize a total sum of N3.6 billion paid by Starline Consultancy Services Ltd into an account operated by the fourth defendant.
The prosecution averred that they ought to have known that the said sums, formed part of the proceeds of their unlawful activities which included corruption and gratification.
The offence, the EFCC said, contravenes the provisions of Sections 15(1), 15(2), 15(3) and 18 of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011, as amended by Act No 1 of 2012.
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target=_blank>JUST IN: President Buhari Legalises June 12 As Democracy Day
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into the law the Public Holiday (Amendment) Bill, which legalizes June 12 as Nigeria’s democracy day.
This was confirmed by Senator Ita Enang, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to President Buhari, on Monday.
The new law accommodates June 12 as a public holiday in Nigeria, replacing May 29.
May 29 will only be marked as a handover/inauguration of new governments in the country.
The signing came just days to June 12, giving legal backing to the day.
The president has also announced Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday.
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target=_blank>Kwara Postpones June 12 Commemoration
Kwara State government has shifted activities commemorating the June 12 Democracy Day in the state to Friday, June 14.
“This to enable state governors, including Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on the invitation of the federal government, to join Mr. President and over 80 foreign leaders and dignitaries at the inaugural national commemoration of the day in the capital Abuja,” said a statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, the chief press secretary to the governor.
It added, “What this means is that the event slated for the Metropolitan Square and State Banquet in Ilorin will now hold on Friday 14th June instead of Wednesday, June 12.
“Kwara will nonetheless observe the national holiday slated for June 12 as earlier announced by the Federal Government. There will be no new holiday on Friday.”
The statement noted that many other states are also changing their own schedule of the event in order to join President Muhammadu Buhari for the inaugural June 12 commemoration in Abuja.
“We urge the Kwara public and all invitees (from outside Kwara) to the events in Kwara State to please take note of this slight change in the schedule,” it said.
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target=_blank>President Buhari Made Me Withdraw From Senate Deputy President Race -Boroffice
Senator Ajayi Boroffice says he has withdrawn from the race for senate deputy president of the 9th National Assembly in deference to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr. Kayode Fakuyi, Borrofice’s press secretary, made this known in a statement on Monday in Akure. Other contenders for the position are- Mr Ovie Omo-Agege, (Delta Central), Mr Francis Alimikhena, (Edo North) and Orji Kali, (Abia North).
“Some weeks ago, distinguished Senator Ajayi Boroffice, declared his intention, to seek the office of Deputy Senate President.
“The intention to contest was anchored on the deep conviction that with his excellent public service record, rich legislative experience and personality, he has the best credentials for the position.
“Consequently, he embarked on extensive consultations with party leaders, senators-elect and political groups. Indeed, everybody that was consulted agreed that he is eminently qualified to seek the office.
“Instructively, majority of senators-elect have assured Boroffice of their support and the prospect of victory is high,” he said.
Fakuyi, however, said that due to respect accorded to Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Boroffice has decided to withdraw from the race.
According to him, the senator is humbled by the warm embrace and great display of camaraderie from his supporters.
“We appreciate the people of Ondo North Senatorial District and our friends across the country for the prayers, support and goodwill messages.
“We also appreciate the support and solidarity given to Boroffice and he is grateful to all,” he said.
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target=_blank>61-Year-Old Cuts Off 11-Year-Old Boy’s Hand
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Jeremiah Obifor, a 61-year old man, for cutting off the hand of 11-year old Goodluck Amechi, with a matchet.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, Obifor attacked the suspect on the suspicion that the boy had come to steal from his fish pond.
Obifor, who lives at 14 Isha Ibrahim street, Mechanic Bus stop, Mebamu, Okoko, was arrested following the report lodged by Amechi’s foster mother.
Bala said: “On 7 June 2019 at about 12.20pm one Doris Isaac of No.6 Ajanaku Street, Okoko reported at Okoko Police Station that on the same date at about 8.20 am, her foster son, Goodluck Amechi of the same address, 11years old, was attacked with a matchet by one Jeremiah Obifor, 61years old, of No.14 Isha Ibrahim street, Mechanic Bus stop, Mebamu, Okoko and cut off his right hand.
“The victim was rushed to Igando General Hospital. The suspect alleged that he saw the victim around his fish pond and thought that he came to steal his fish, that is why he attacked him.”
In another unrelated event, the command forestalled a mob action at Lawanson junction, Itere area of Lagos State, and arrested two suspects for the attempted kidnapping of one Justina Emmanuel her one and a half-year-old daughter, Munachisom Agugom.
The victims were rescued while the police take into custody alleged suspects; Joseph Agugom and Paul Agugom.
Bala said the victims “were alleged to have kidnapped the victims for ritual purposes”.
One Honda CRV with Registration No. LAGOS FST 587 BU, one LG phone, iPhone, a bag containing two flasks, three pieces of rope, one black paramilitary belt and one green beret were recovered.
The police said a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim is married to one of the suspects, Joseph Agugom and the child belongs to both of them.
He said: “it was also revealed that the victim is suffering from mental illness and she is being transported to the hospital when she raised alarm and some members of the public stopped the car and descended on the suspects.
“Members of both the suspects and victims family came to the station and made statements to the effect that the victim is suffering from mental illness and was actually being transported to the hospital. The other two children of the victim with her husband were brought to the Station, contrary to the allegations of the victim that they were killed by the husband for money ritual.
“The victim was taken to the hospital by the police for medical examination. Police have launched a manhunt on those who participated in the mob action with a view of bringing them to justice. Members of the public are strongly advised to be more careful not to jump into conclusions on the alarm raised by anybody. Innocent persons have suffered death or bodily harm and inhuman treatment through jungle justice.
“Members of the public have the powers to arrest anybody suspected of a crime but the law provides that such persons arrested should be handed over to the police immediately. It is only investigating that can determine the truthfulness or otherwise of the allegations. And our laws presume the accused person to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.”
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target=_blank>‘Do Not Die In Their’ War By Dele Farotimi A Review By Femi Onileagbon
Two qualities mark a great man: courage and selflessness. Often we ascribe greatness to the wrong sets of people, using material wealth and social status as criteria. The ones who are deprived of rights and entitlements are usually the ones who set the criteria by which they become slaves to the ‘great ones.’ The saddening aspect of this woeful exercise is that the deprived become the oppressed and end up in a state worse than before. More woeful is the choice of the deprived to die in wars started by the ‘great men’ who sit at home and bark orders to a mass of gun-toting, cutlass-wielding, and charms-trusting youths.
The youths do not accept the real truth about these great men –because they have not been taught; or, have refused to learn. The adults who should teach them have left their memories in the shrine of tokens which in turn takes their abilities to remember as sacrifices. As Fela sang, it is double wahala for dead body and its owner. The ungainly bird perches on the rope bringing discomfort to both rope and bird.
And enters Dele Farotimi and Do Not Die in Their War. Like Jesus of the Bible, the author has not come to promote the status quo but to shake the table, causing things that will fall to fall and those that will stand tall to remain standing. In his Introduction to the book, he says:
I have done enough to believe the book sufficiently ready to be inflicted on others, and for both the informed and the rabbles to dissect my thoughts. I enjoy debate, and it is my intention to provoke the same, but I would not consider my job done if I fail to beam my light ahead. It has pleased the Almighty God, by whatever name you call Him, to grant me a prophetic insight into the land of my birth, and you may go and reread “Do Not Die In Their War”, or argue with yourself. It is time to arm you for what is coming, and the season we are about to enter, but will live through, survive, and thrive in.
Reminiscent of Jesus asking his disciples to buy a sword or two, isn’t it? Consequently, in four explosive chapters, the author proceeds to forcefully bring his reader face to face to what has been forgotten or deliberately pushed into the subconscious –the fact that all is not well with the Nigerian State. The ruling class have become overlords lacking true conscience while the ruled have descended to such a level that all they care about are the few Naira notes that fall from the ruling class.
The book is in two parts with part one having two sections. Section one invites Nigerians to wake up to the fact that they have been dreaming and thus have been living a lie. It exposes the truth of an insincere and burdened system resulting in the birth of a skewed Nationhood, a state in which the rule of violence has swallowed the rule of law like the snake swallowed JAMB funds recently. The results of this incidence are that we have bred injustice and inequality, which in turn, have birthed conflicts and insurgencies.
Section one, which covers four chapters further argues, and convincingly, that the system is crooked; and such a system leads inevitably to the prevalence of bad leadership, the sort of leadership that lacks respect for the constitution and sees it as a burden.
Such a view of the constitution that should guide the ruling of the state causes a collapse of public institutions and soon madness is normalised. Corrupt officials become untouchables because every part of the system is corrupt –judiciary, legislative and executive. Men of questionable qualities suddenly find themselves in places they should not be and having come to realise that they become untouchables by belonging to this party or that, they promote corruption and launch a vicious attack on any who dares to demand accountability.
Truth becomes subjectivised and is based on the point of view of the one who commissions the writing of the story. Poverty and ignorance become weaponised tools to be used like Thor’s hammer against all oppositions. Such a situation, according to the author, birthed the situations that have brought successive governments in and given power to those least qualified to rule a nation as vast and important as Nigeria or force well-meaning politicians to walk in the company of liars and thieves.
In section two of part one, Farotimi focuses on what it means to be a Nigerian citizen and how each one, unless he is in the ruling class, becomes a second-class citizen in his country of birth. He calls for an abrogation of identification of state of origin – a situation that has led to unequal yardsticks and criteria for measuring and evaluating how qualified a person is for a job, position, social welfare package and so on.
Part two section one of Do Not Die In Their War exposes the corruption of the Fourth Estate of the realm, the press. The gatekeeper becomes the one leading the thieves in and paint them as saints after brown envelopes have exchanged hands. The one who gives is given wide coverage and his lies are projected as hallowed truths while the one who refuses to dance to the tune of corruption is either blacklisted or hounded into depression and resignation. The situation is not helped by the idiocy of a middle class that has come to accept lie as truth and truth as lie because of the need (or desperation) to survive.
The author tells his truth however and tells the oppressed that it is up to them to throw off the oppressor. He calls on all, especially those old enough to remember June 12 to remember and revive the rare spirit that bound Nigerians together to vote for one man irrespective of tribe, tongue or religion. The citizens must know the truth and abandon the arrogance of foolish knowledge if really the truth shall set them free.
In part two, section two and three, the author knocks principalities and powers that have brought Nigeria to her knees. Unrepentant, these ones build monuments with public funds and impose their lackeys on the people. He tells of his commitment to see his truth out with a stern warning that all must face his truth if Nigeria is to be free and great again.
To the youths, Farotimi throws the first challenge, read and remember. Read and make a firm decision that ‘it is enough!;’ read and take a stand that you will no longer die in their wars. When the youths take such a stand, no one will dare call or tag them lazy again nor will they need to run to other countries in search of a better life. To everyone, Dele Farotimi says, remember how we started that you may know where we are and how we got there and take timely actions to be in control of where we go next.
Reading Do Not Die In Their War by Dele Farotimi has given me great pleasure and opened my eyes to the truth –we are living a lie and must wake up! I encourage every adult to get a copy for himself and one for every young man or woman in his care. Hopefully, at the end of it all, we will be able to stand for the truth and like the author say it. I leave us with the author’s final words in the book: The Nigeria State or its system has killed better men and women, than myself, but I ask one thing of you, if they come for me, and it pleases God to yielding my life to them, Bury Me Like A Hero. Just as I still listen to the immortal songs of Olufela Anikulapo-Kuti, read my words, preach its messages, let us together rebuild Nigeria.
Bury Me Like A Hero.
Last wordsA truly great statesman does not only raise questions, he provides solutions. Dele Farotimi has provided answers to every question he asks in his book. But more than that he gives more, like an elder who tells one story to the children at twilight for having been well-behaved during the day and then gives them a treat of bean cakes for paying attention during the telling of the story. That is what the appendix to the book is. The Proposed Constitution is not intended to replace the Nigerian constitution. No! The current constitution is a great work by great men but there are areas that should, must, be reviewed and adjusted to help Nigeria stand, walk, and run as it should. My advice to political powers is to humbly and diligently consider the words of this Proposed Constitution and use it as a template for reworking the Nigerian constitution.
Onkowe Femi OnileagbonFormer ANA Lagos ChairmanDirector, Onileagbon Royal Theatre/Onileagbon’s Sight and Sound
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target=_blank>National Broadcasting Commission, AIT/RayPower Settle Rift
Following a meeting of media stakeholders, the National Broadcasting Commission has agreed to fully suspend the revocation of the broadcast licence of DAAR Communications.
The decision was reached at a meeting in Abuja.
In a statement released after the meeting, Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, THISDAY/ARISE Group, who is also the president of Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), said the NBC was concerned with the non-censoring of contents being used on Africa Independent Television and RayPower while adding that the channel refused to adhere to repeated warnings.
Obaigbena said, “The NBC also raised concerns about the non-adherence of the DAAR Communications group (AIT/Ray Power) to the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, despite repeated interactions on same; the NBC then cited lack of editorial balance by DAAR Communications as well as the lingering issue of non-payment of national network license fees by DAAR Communications.”
Responding to the allegations by the NBC, DAAR Communications Plc. defended its position saying, “it gives its team freedom to make editorial commentary on issues of the day relying on Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution guaranteeing freedom of Expression, freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas without interference.”
At the end of the meeting, both parties agreed to bury the hatchet and focus on professional practice guided by ethics and guidelines of the profession.
Obaigbena noted, “DAAR Communications Plc. will work out a new realistic payment plan with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and ensure prompt payments in accordance with the new plan.
“DAAR Communications Plc. will appoint an Ombudsman to ensure balance in its news coverage especially political commentary; it will also take full editorial responsibility for the use of content sourced from social media outlets;
“The NBC will immediately lift the suspension of the broadcast license of DAAR Communications Plc and DAAR Communications Plc. will withdraw its case in court, against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).”
The meeting had in attendance Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, Director General & CEO, NBC; High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, DAAR Communications Plc; Raymond Dokpesi, jnr, Chairman of the Board, DAAR Communications PLC.
Others at the meeting were Mr. Tony Akiotu, GMD, DAAR Communications Plc; Mrs Tosin Dokpesi , MD, AIT; Barrister Donatus Anopuo – Company Secretary DAAR Communications PLC; Uncle Sam Amuka, Publisher, Vanguard Group; Mallam Ismaila Isa, Patron NPAN and Nduka Obaigbena, President NPAN and President NPO.
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What Happened Between Pamilerin And Me, Peruzzi Breaks Silence
The social media is currently ablaze following an allegation by Nigerian social media influencer, Pamilerin, that Nigerian singer, Peruzzi, beat him up for airing his views about the singer.
Pamilerin had, on Monday, tweeted that he was manhandled by Peruzzi and his crew after an event in Bayelsa State.
Alongside a picture of his injured face, he wrote: “The worst happened to me today, but they will be hearing from me shortly and surely. Let’s keep up the energy.”
Although Peruzzi was compelled to apologize after his record label boss, Davido, tweeted an apology regarding the incident.
“I apologize to you @thepamilerin on behalf of my Brother and Artist @Peruzzi_VIBES he was wrong for putting his hands on you but pple need to realize that we Artist are human beings and we see everything! You said some harsh words too my brother and sometimes this thing dey pain!” Davido tweeted.
I apologize to you @thepamilerin on behalf of my Brother and Artist @Peruzzi_VIBES he was wrong for putting his hands on you but pple need to realize that we Artist are human beings and we see everything! You said some harsh words too my brother and sometimes this thing dey pain!— Davido (@iam_Davido) June 10, 2019
I did very wrong for yesterday slapping mr pamilerin, let my feelings get the best of me and I am very sorry. Apologies to mr pamilerin and also to the general public. I’d never get into such mess again. Love Only, I promise. â¤ï¸— PERUZZI (@Peruzzi_VIBES) June 10, 2019
However, in an exclusive interview with Sahara Reporters, Peruzzi denied slapping the social media influencer.
“It’s simple I am just going to say I have not talked to anybody and I told myself I was not going to talk to anybody. Let me just say this real quick, I am a human being when you have issues with people and you have work you doing so you don’t have time to iron it out and then I ran into this guy and am like this is the best time to talk to this guy then I asked him a couple of questions.
“Have I done anything wrong to you before? he said no. Did I mistakenly step on you at any event and I did not apologize? he said no. Did any of my friend do anything wrong to you and did not apologize to you? He said no.
“That means it is obvious you have nothing against me or I have done nothing to you. Next thing, the guy started laughing. The main reason I was angry with this guy was that he has created so much heat between Teni and I. So he is making people think I have an issue with Teni.
“He started this whole thing. This is somebody I have nothing against. Wherever I go Teni, Teni; Teni this, Teni that. I can’t even make a song with her. Am I not supposed to be in an industry where I am supposed to be free with everyone? Pamilerin started the whole thing.
“Now, okay, I finally met you and I was about to ask what’s up to really know what is going on and you’re laughing. I am a human being.”
When asked about the picture Pamilerin posted to show that he was slapped, Peruzzi said: “Where is the proof that I slapped him? That’s a picture. He should post a video showing I slapped him slapping or whatever is there.”
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