Committee for the Defence of Human Rights Ogun State

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CDHR National Body Takes Over Alleged Corruption Case Against ACP Ogundele Olohunwa ---Comr. ’Yinka Folarin Leads Struggle for Compliance with CDHR Demands

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) National Body has officially taken over the matter concerning the alleged corrupt practices of ACP Ogundele Olohunwa, the Area Commander of Abeokuta Area Command, Ogun State.

Comrade ’Yinka Folarin, the National Vice President of CDHR, confirmed that the National Body is now strictly monitoring the situation. He noted that the deadline earlier issued by the Ogun State Branch still stands and will expire in a few days. He also expressed deep concern over the misleading and reckless statements made by the embattled ACP in his attempt to demean the image of the Zone 2 Police Command under the AIG in Lagos, a senior officer who has consistently demonstrated intolerance for corruption both within the police and in public service. Records of his years of service as Area Commander in Ogun and as Commissioner of Police in Lagos attest to his professionalism, integrity, and sound leadership, except otherwise proven.

In the coming days, and upon the expiration of the ultimatum, the CDHR will invite other critical stakeholders in Ogun State including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian students, civil society organizations, NGOs working on human rights and justice, and some victims of his indiscriminate extortions to a world press conference to expose further rot and reiterate the demand for his immediate removal.

The CDHR National Body hereby reiterates a clear and unequivocal demand: ACP Ogundele Olohunwa must be removed from office and subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures without delay. Failure of the relevant authorities to act decisively will be met with sustained resistance, wider mobilization, and the exposure of documented allegations of corrupt practices under his leadership in Abeokuta Area Command. It should be recalled that the embattled officer already has a tainted record of misconduct in service, the most recent being during his tenure as a DPO in Lagos, which led to his removal.

While acknowledging the good work of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Lanre Ogunlowo who has earned public trust through his professionalism, adoption of modern policing technology, innovations that promote inclusive participation in the fight against crime, and quality human relations,the Human Rights Community warns that such gains must not be undermined by the brazen corrupt practices of a senior officer like ACP Ogundele Olohunwa.

The Nigeria Police Force must rise to the demand for integrity, accountability, and professionalism. The CDHR will not hesitate to lead the Human Rights Community, other concerned stakeholders, and the masses to occupy the Area Command and the State capital in demand for his removal upon expiration of the ultimatum.

Signed:
Comr. ’Fumbi Onifade
Chairman, CDHR Ogun State

Comr. Ali Adesina
Secretary, CDHR Ogun State

We must Engage the Elected to advance Democracy. We must ask them questions. It is OUR Right to know and be informed.

All invited critical Stakeholders should be informed that the event shall also witness signing of a Resolution and Open Declaration for Human Rights in OGUN

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*Being the welcome Remark delivered by Comr.Folarin Olayinka(National Secretary CDHR) at the Ogun Civil Society Conversation with the African Democratic Congress ADC OGUN STATE Gubernatorial Candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka MBA,FCA,FSC organized by the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights CDHR Ogun in conjunction with Human Rights and Grassroots Development Society HRGDS today Friday 4 January, 2019 held at NUT Hall Kuto Abeokuta,Ogun State*

It is with utmost pleasure I welcome your African Democratic Congress ADC Gubernatorial candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka MBA,FCA, FSC, Party stalwarts, Ogun Civil Society leaders and every critical Stakeholders at this crucial forum. Since Democracy can be defined as the Government of the People, For the People and by the People, hence the people’s participation in the election and selection of their leaders became inevitable. The Civil Society organizations being critical election actors with the core mandate of fostering ideals that guarantees free, fair , peaceful and Credible conduct of elections. Today the CDHR and HRGDS in line with the organizations pro-democracy election activities has organized this platform for a robust engagement with Ogun 2019 Gubernatorial candidates, to cross examine the candidate’s manifestos , to reiterate the resolve and unrepentant commitment of the Ogun Civil Society organizations towards a Free, Fair,Peaceful and Credible 2019 Elections and to equally drum the necessity for the respect of Human Rights and Human Dignity prior, during and post 2019 Elections “NO HUMAN LIFE IS WORTH SACRIFICING FOR THE ACTUALIZATION OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP. I have the permission of the Ogun Civil Rights organizations , to warn political and election actors who may want to perpetrate electoral fraud, Rigging of People’s mandate, Electoral violence, Snatching of Ballot Boxes , Snatching of Card readers , Vote buying among others to jettison the retrogressive agenda, we urge every political party and candidate to visit the electorates market with their manifestos , intimate and convince the electorates why they should be seen as a proven alternative. This could be Ward to Ward campaign , Local Government and Interaction with groups. All candidates are urged to play the game according to the rules , they should not heat up the polity with campaign of calumny, hate speeches and actions that has the potential of causing disunity and disaffection among the people. Let us remember our democracy has come of age and any attempt to subvert the will and decision of the people will undoubtedly be combatted with stiff resistance. As often reiterated, Only Sustainable Peace can guarantee Sustainable Development, our politicians should not kill the people they intend to lead and the citizens should not allow themselves to be used as instrument of destruction. It is our country , we owe ourselves the responsibility of collectively protecting our Nation

It is imminent to state that we have contacted Ogun State Gubernatorial candidates in the forthcoming election, to avail critical stakeholders with their manifestos and as we have Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka of Action Democratic Congress ADC here today , so a also we anticipate similar forum with other candidates . I have no doubt today’s conversation with Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka MBA, FCA,FSC and subsequent ones with other candidates will go a long way in strengthening participatory democracy in Ogun State. Your critical stakeholders will also recall that we have in the past organized several Civil Society Conversation forum with the incumbent Governor of Ogun State Sen. Ibikunle Amosun CON,FCA where he interacted with stakeholders on the state of affairs of governance, the platform has served as feedback mechanism and we are convinced such tradition should be sustained to keep our elected leaders on their toes and foster citizens participation in governance

Our Gubernatorial candidate of ADC, Party stalwarts, Gentlemen of the Press and fellow Stakeholders,we have our independent panelist from frontier Civil right organizations here to comment and demand explanation on the candidate’s presented manifesto , so also the audience have liberty to also ask relevant questions from Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka.The panelists were drawn from CDHR,HRGDS, CLO, TMG, CPN,SPADEV, JONADWP, and FOMWON

I appreciate your Gubernatorial candidate Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka MBA, FCA, FSC and fellow Stakeholders for your subscription to the forum.

Long live Ogun State
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria

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*CDHR ALLEGED ENDORSEMENT OF BABAJIDE SANWOOLU AS LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR ; AN ORCHESTRATED AGENDA OF DESPERATE POLITICIANS*

The attention of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights CDHR has been drawn to publications and online news presently trending that CDHR was among the purported 70 Civil Society organizations that endorsed Babajide SANWOOLU the candidate of APC as Lagos State Governor in the forthcoming 2019 Gubernatorial election.

There cannot be anything father from the truth. To be sure , CDHR remains and maintain it’s apolitical posture in assessment of Nigerian Political situation as a non political, non governmental and foremost Civil Society organization in Nigeria

CDHR condemns in strong terms this unfortunate, desperate but failed attempt by unscrupulous elements to legitimize their political manoevering by associating CDHR with the publication under reference

Endorsement of Political candidates no less that of Mr. Sanwoolu of APC Lagos State has never been an agenda of our great organization. No organ of our great organization whether National Executive Committee, National Council, State Executive Council or the Board of Trustees ever discussed the subject of those publication let alone the purported endorsement as erroneously published to our embarrassment.

We therefore discredit the publication and warn desperate politicians to desist from dropping our organization’s name in their stride to score political goals as the CDHR will not hesitate to drag any impostor , Political parties or party candidates to court of law for redress. Our unbiased roles prior, during and post election can not be manipulated for whatever gain.

Yours faithfully,

For: Committee fore the Defence of Human Rights CDHR

Comr. Folarin Olayinka
National Secretary CDHR

Cross sections of Human Rights realists under ideological atmosphere, human rights must be made a reality not a dream

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights CDHR OGUN last week has demanded to know the rationale behind the new 10lanes Abeokuta Sagamu Expressway Road construction when quite numbers of Road projects in the state are yet to be completed

It became necessary following the public outcry and the fear of having the 10lanes Abeokuta Sagamu Road constructed at the expense of several ongoing projects in the state, the CDHR has given Seven(7) days ultimatum for the OGUN State Government to respond

We therefore use this medium to update the general public on the development and to reiterate that power lies in the hands of the masses, we shall continue to engage them accordingly.

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