The leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has insisted that it would not agree with the alleged extortion of its members by the Lagos State Government, through its constituted caretaker committee for the association.

Executive National President Alhaji Musa Mohammed, who spoke in Lagos, said its members would not pay any levy to the caretaker committee, describing the committee’s activities as “illegal”.

Lagos State Government on September 29 suspended RTEAN activities and dissolved the union’s elected executive members, following some pockets of violence recorded in Ojo and Lagos Island the same day.

Contacted, Mr. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, said government was already addressing the situation.

Dopemu community and the Baale in Agege Local Government of Lagos State have supported All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the coming general election.

Speaking to reporters in his palace on behalf of others, the Baale of Dopemu, High Chief Shuaib Afogunlowo, said the community and elders were behind Asiwaju Tinubu.

He said the APC standard-bearer was the most qualified candidate among others, adding that he would fix the economy, tackle insecurity and take Nigeria to the promised land.

“He will also make the country bounce back to political and economic reckoning.”

Afogunlowo said Tinubu was tested and achieved a lot for Lagos State and beyond.

He congratulated House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on his recent birthday.

The Majority Leader, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has been elected as the new Speaker, following the death of Speaker Funminiyi Afuye, after suffering cardiac arrest.

Aribisogan, who hails from Ijesha-Isu in Ikole Local Government, defeated his only challenger for the number one legislative seat, Chief Bunmi Adelugba, representing Emure Constituency.

The election was keenly contested, with the new Speaker polling 15 votes to defeat Adelugba, who scored 10 votes.

Aribisogan was nominated by Tajudeen Akingbolu, Ekiti West 1 and seconded by Adegoke Olajide, Efon Constituency; while Bode Adeoye Oyekola, Ekiti West 2, nominated Adelugba and was seconded by Ojo Martin, Ijero Constituency.

Adelugba is believed to be the preferred candidate of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, while Aribisogan is the choice of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and some aggrieved lawmakers, who were denied return tickets.

The Nation gathered that the aggrieved lawmakers revolted against Adelugba as a payback for Fayemi, who allegedly worked against their return to the house.

Aribisogan was sworn in at plenary by the Clerk, Mr. Tola Esan, who said 25 members voted, with no invalid votes recorded.

He said the election was peaceful, credible, free and fair.

Aribisogan thanked his colleagues for finding him worthy to lead the assembly.

He promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

Hakeem Jamiu retained his position as Deputy Speaker, while Yemisi Ayokunle, representing Ekiti South West, is the new Leader of Business, thus becoming the first woman legislator to occupy the post in the history of the house.

Other principal officers are: Chief Whip Tope Ogunleye, Deputy Leader Tajudeen Akingbolu and Deputy Whip Adeteju Okuyiga.

The Iyalode of Lagos, Chief Bintu-Fatima Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, would ensure speedy development of the country if elected.

She said Asiwaju Tinubu demonstrated the trait of understating what it took to ensure even development of infrastructure and economy when he was the Lagos State governor.

Chief Tinubu spoke during a walk organised by her in support of Asiwaju Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aspirations.

Over 10,000 people participated in the walk that began from Tinubu Square and ended at Campus Mini Stadium on Lagos Island.

Chief Tinubu, the president of Fatima Charity Foundation, appealed to Nigerians to come out en masse and vote for Asiwaju Tinubu, as he deserved to be the next president.

“We are here because of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. We want him to be president of this nation because he has done a lot to merit the position. This is why we are here to canvass votes for him,” she said.

The Iyalode of Lagos urged Nigerians to perform their civic duty and vote for APC candidates in the general election.

Wife of Lagos State Governor Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State was a cosmopolitan state that accommodated all people, irrespective of tribe or country.

She urged Nigerians to get their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and vote for APC candidates.

“Let’s use the symbol of the APC, which is the broom, to sweep the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) and other parties away. APC is the party that gives us good governance. Protect your life and future of our children and grandchildren by voting for APC,” she said.

She advised the youth to endeavour to vote for APC in the coming elections, as they recorded a high percentage of PVC registration.

Former Deputy Governor and APC Lagos West senatorial candidate Dr. Idiat Adebule assured Nigerians that Asiwaju Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu were committed to good governance and an enabling environment for people to develop themselves.

“We are committed to bringing in development. We are committed to reducing poverty by providing more jobs for our youths. We are here to let you know that if we all come together, the country will be better. With the emergence of Asiwaju Tinubu as president and all APC candidates, Nigeria will be a better place for all of us,” she said.

APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi said: “We are here to remind you of the covenant of the party. We did it in 2019, and today as far as Lagos State is concerned in terms of education, health, infrastructural development, and also at the federal level, you can see the difference.

“Today, you can move from Lagos to Ibadan without a hiccup, you can see the rate at which the road is being constructed, including the railway and others. Today we are all living witnesses to the infrastructural renewal that is ongoing in the country. This is why we are here to solicit for your support to ask you to use your power, which is your PVC, to attract more infrastructural development to better the lives of the citizens.”