Also, Mr Aduma considers it an embarrassment to all persons of African ancestry and all humanity that like Buhammadu Muhari of Niger Republic, that agent of Arabism, 30 years of inordinate ambition to rule Nigeria could not lead crooked Amoda to produce a blueprint for that high and exalted office which he is not only illegitimate but a misfit, hence Amoda Yekini Ogunlere (a.k.a, Bola Ahmed Tinubu) of Guinea arrived in that holy and exalted ground of service, which by the reckoning of the God of Nigeria, he is not worthy of it, without an original nor native wisdom, but totally bereft of ideas, idealism and ideology.

He says despite over 30 years of ‘preparation’, Alhaji Ogunlere, the usurper, and the illegitimate Omo Odo at Gida Usmanu Dan Foduye arrived the scene taking faltering steps, starting off on a wrong foot, without a single day of honeymoon with the Nigerian people, the only such Government without a honeymoon period in the history of governance in Nigeria, by putting the cart before the horse.

Whilst Mr Aduma thinks it would have been better that this irascible, intemperate, and tyrannical Caesar and Absalom combined, be taking care of his health rather than be presiding over the affairs of our country, taking advice from the Neo-colonial West, he queries,

the sources of the idea of the recent so-called “oil subsidy removal”, seeking to know from whom it did emanate - Tony Blair or the cabal or from alias Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the fuel snatcher?

In this lament over the degeneracy of the state of things in Nigeria, Mr Aduma directly addresses his compatriots: Fellow Nigerians, welcome to Agberonomics.  

Again, welcome, fellow Nigerians to Bullionvanomics.

Again, I say, welcome to Owambeganza and Owambenomics, fellow Nigerians!

Also, welcome to gross ineptitude, the era of agberocratic policies , command, political gangsterism, political gragra and jagajaga and the era of unparalleled ethnic nationalism and agberoism.

Ladies and gentlemen, the sorry tale of a fraudster, Oloye Amoda, the petrol snatcher, who together with his family and political egrets want to be richer than Nigeria.

“Vanity upon vanity”, says the preacher. “All is vanity.”

 "Govt can’t punish Nigerians for its inefficiency "– David-West (quoted in Vanguard).

“We were not talking about fuel subsidy during Buhari. Why are we talking of subsidy after Buhari from Babangida? This is simple, our refineries were deliberately sabotaged so that we would not have enough refined product in the country. They deliberately sabotaged Nigerian refineries so that they could have importation. I went round to investigate and found that they said that the refineries had broken down. How can? They said they were doing turnaround maintenance. You have four refineries. It is like you have four cars and you take them to the mechanic all at the same time. It is fraud and they have done it deliberately. They now have some middlemen among them – There is no middleman that imports fuel without government signature. The government and the contractors collude and deliberately killed our refineries. Even a building company is importing fuel. There are over 100 of them. They couldn’t have got this contract without NNPC and government signing. The law says if you are going to import fuel, you must get your own depot. Over 40 per cent of them have no depot. That is how they are cheating the public.”

• Tamunoemi Sokari David-West, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, 1984-1985.

The Neo-colonial agent, Amoda Ogunlere and his ilk. But whose idea was the “oil subsidy removal”, Tony Blair’s or Amoda’s?

Whichever way, it is a known fact amongst international scholars that just as the Global South want subsidy on agriculture removed, so also, do the Global North want the so-called subsidy on oil removed.

Photo credit: The Guardian.

THE PLACEHOLDER BATIC ‘PRESIDENT’: WITHOUT IDEAS…A REED SHAKEN BY THE WIND!

A SOUND MIND IS ONLY TO BE FOUND IN A SOUND BODY: BAT, Recycleism and the Gathering of Crooks…. The Grand Cheat of the Federal Republic, (GCFR)…. Old wine in old wine’s skin, but how is recycling crooks in governance tantamount to Asiwajuism (progress/progressivism)?

Enter, David-West: Govt can’t punish Nigerians for its inefficiency –David-West.

Vanguard, JANUARY 17, 2012, BY AKINWALE ABOLUWADE 

Former Minister of Petroleum, Prof. Tam David-West, speaks on the corruption in the petroleum industry, subsidy removal and the protests in the nation in this interview with Akinwale Aboluwade:

Vanguard: You have been insisting that there is no subsidy on fuel. At what point was fuel subsidy totally removed in Nigeria?

I served under Muhammadu Buhari as Minister of Petroleum and Energy and Chairman of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors. But Buhari did something unusual. He made me chief executive of the corporation. The NNPC law was changed. I gave you this background because I don’t say what I don’t know. Buhari was oil minister and chairman of NNPC before me under Gen. Murtala Mohammed and Olusegun Obasanjo before he became head of state. I am talking from position of strength. I will prove it to you. Let us call a conference. For six months, I have been challenging them, but they cannot face me because they know there is no subsidy, and I will tell you why. We must solve that basic problem: “Is there subsidy or not?” Except President Goodluck Jonathan resolves that, anything he is doing is nonsense. He cannot start from a wrong premise and arrive at a right conclusion.

Vanguard: Why are you saying there is no subsidy?

What is subsidy? I am not super-intellectual. There are many more people that are more brilliant in this country. But one thing I know, I am diligent. You can be brilliant without being diligent. Have they ever published what they call subsidy? Gari is a staple food in Nigeria as every family eats it in one form or the other. Let us take a situation where at a particular time, we had good cassava harvest and so we had a lot of gari. At that particular season gari was selling N100 per bag. Now at another season cassava harvest was very bad and there was no sufficient cassava. Across the country at the Republic of Benin there is surplus. A responsible and responsive government will go across, get enough gari to flood Nigerian market so that the citizens will get gari. If you buy at N120 and government sells at N100, N20 is subsidy. You are subsidising so that your people will have soft landing. Government intervenes to make things easy for them. We were not talking about fuel subsidy during Buhari. Why are we talking of subsidy after Buhari from Babangida? This is simple, our refineries were deliberately sabotaged so that we would not have enough refined product in the country. They deliberately sabotaged Nigerian refineries so that they could have importation. I went round to investigate and found that they said that the refineries had broken down. How can? They said they were doing turnaround maintenance. You have four refineries. It is like you have four cars and you take them to the mechanic all at the same time. It is fraud and they have done it deliberately. They now have some middlemen among them – There is no middleman that imports fuel without government signature. The government and the contractors collude and deliberately killed our refineries. Even a building company is importing fuel. There are over 100 of them. They couldn’t have got this contract without NNPC and government signing. The law says if you are going to import fuel, you must get your own depot. Over 40 per cent of them have no depot. That is how they are cheating the public. Sometimes they will take fuel from Port Harcourt and bring it to Lagos and say they imported it. Under this situation, you are subsidising fraud. You are not subsidising petrol. So, they know that they are not subsidising. Rather, they are sustaining and subsidising fraud. All the figures they are giving – I have four different figures that they claim they have spent on subsidy – N1.3 tn, N1.4, N1.2, N1.5tn. They don’t even know exactly. It is all a guess estimate. You don’t run a government like that. It is only an irresponsible government that deceives its citizens. God has given us petrol. So, you see they have middlemen whom they are subsidising. Meanwhile, the government has spent over N600m on propaganda. Falsehood cannot fight truth.

Vanguard: You worked under Buhari’s administration, what was the method you used when you were confronted with problem that warranted introduction of subsidy?

At a particular time, it was possible just like the example of gari I gave earlier. Our refineries may not be able to get oil in millions of gallons. What did we do? We didn’t need middlemen; we had what we called offshore processing. Shell and other major oil companies participated. They already are joint venture partners. We gave them some quantum crude oil for that purpose. They would go and refine it abroad without middlemen. When they refine it, we then say we need 1m litres to make the shortfall and they sent us 1m litres of refined product. We only paid them commission for refining it. Then, they paid the remaining money into our account. Now, we are importing? You cannot punish the people for your own inefficiency and corruption.

Vanguard: Can you give us an idea of the cost of refining crude?

All those anatomical details are unnecessary because the cost of refining crude is not static just as the cost of crude oil is not static. Because of crisis in Nigeria, crude oil is now selling for $101 per barrel. To say how much it does cost to refine is intellectually not sound because it varies. What you use in refining this month might not be what you will use next month. There is, therefore, no absolute figure. When I was there, we drilled our oil $2 per litre; over there it is $6 per barrel because our oil is easier to drill here, so when they want to have price war with us they collapse. What I am saying is let them not mystify it. Don’t tell me how much it costs to refine and how much it costs to land. It varies with time.

Vanguard: Couldn’t this have been the reason why they came to N141 per litre?

No, the basis is wrong. They cannot start from a wrong premise and arrive at a good and valid conclusion. The premise is already wrong because you don’t have to bring fuel to this country.

Vanguard: You talk about fraud all the time, how do you mean? How do they cheat?

They take our crude there and use cheap crude and give us. But nobody is talking because they are all in the game. So, forget about the figure of how much it lands. The plain fact is that there is no subsidy. All the figures they are cooking are to subsidised corruption. God has given us oil under the soil and has given us refineries above the ground and filling stations above the ground, where is international pricing? Crude oil inside Nigeria ground to refinery on Nigeria ground to filling stations in Nigeria, where is subsidy?

Vanguard: Refineries in Nigeria are reportedly working at between 20 and 30 per cent of their installed capacity. Can’t this satisfy the local demand?

No. I have the figures. None of the refineries, as of now, is functioning up to 40 per cent capacity. That is what I am saying, the refineries were deliberately sabotaged and licenses were given to all manners of people. Even the House of Representatives said that the refineries were sabotaged. Refineries have been built in 30 months; why have we not been able to build one in eight years? If they build, it will not be in their interest. If the refineries work, there will be no business again for this cartel. Nigeria belong to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries not petroleum importing country. When Indonesia, out of fraud, found out that they were spending too much money importing fuel, they resigned from OPEC. Indonesia was honourable enough. We joined OPEC in 1971. If Nigeria is a major importer of fuel, it is honourable to resign as Indonesia did.

Vanguard: What would make these people that were given licenses to refuse to go ahead and build?

A lot of money is required to do it. Refinery is very expensive to build. No Nigerian billionaire can build it. They were not given licenses to build themselves. I even told Abiola (the late MKO Abiola), look my friend, you cannot build refinery. They are in partnership with other people. But the companies they are to liaise with are not building. Maybe, they are being frustrated. Nigeria is one of the most corrupt and crooked countries in the world. The government is so insensitive.

Vanguard: The protest against fuel subsidy removal was said to have been hijacked by hoodlums. Do you agree with this?

This is the President that said that his government was infiltrated by Boko Haram and that he knew who burnt Abuja. The Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta said it bombed Abuja. He said it was not MEND. Nobody hijacked the protests. I addressed them. The Federal Government didn’t expect this. I addressed them with other union leaders in Ibadan. What is happening is that they were trying to find an alibi

13 “This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”

• 2nd Corinthians 13:1.

Enter, Civic Groups:

There Is Nothing Like Fuel Subsidy Removal; Don’t Put More Burden On Nigerians – Civic Groups Warn President Tinubu

The supplanter called crooked Amoda.

Photo: SaharaReporter

June 2, 2023

NEWS

Human rights groups under the aegis of the Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance (CACOBAG) and the Campaign for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (CCHR) have jointly asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw his announcement of fuel subsidy removal. 

The groups made the demand on Friday in a statement jointly signed by their Chairmen, Toyin Raheem and Olutola Folorunsho, saying that the President should make affairs of Nigerians his first priority in all his policies and decisions, as the announcement of fuel subsidy removal by Tinubu was not only dictatorial but anti-people.

“As organisations that exist to make life bearable and meaningful to the common man, we wish to call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw his statement on fuel subsidy which has brought agony to the masses. The president should immediately rescind the decision.

“Without mincing words, bad policies, corruption and lackadaisical attitude of those at the helm of affairs plunged Nigeria into the present gulag of mess,” part of the statement read.

The groups questioned removal of fuel subsidy which, according to them, had never existed.

According to the groups, “What has the President known about the fuel subsidy when he has not even sat on the president seat for a second to know if fuel subsidy actually existed or not, why are our refineries moribund, what is the real fact about the downstream oil sector, and how NNPC operates?

“If subsidy exists, who are the beneficiaries of the huge sum being paid as subsidy? Are they unknown human beings? Secondly, with which government officials did he comprehensively discuss the issue before making his pronouncement?”

The groups noted that “Even as an executive president, he does not have the power to unilaterally take decision on the scam called oil subsidy,” adding that “The pronouncement has thrown the majority of Nigerians into confusion.

“There is nowhere in Nigeria that fuel could be gotten for less than five hundred naira per litre.”

The groups also decried the fact that transport fare has become unbearable, while prices of foodstuff have skyrocketed, as “grinding of pepper, cassava and even "Agbado" which the president mentioned at one of his campaigns is now three hundred percent of what it used to be.”

It added that “The fact that the president would enjoy perk of his office which include free food, free fuel and free transportation does not mean he should not be considerate of the majority of Nigerians that are hewers of wood, pure water sellers, shoe makers, cart/wheelbarrow pushers, okada riders etc. Minimum wages for workers is still thirty thousand naira per month. How are they going to cope?

“Despite the non-existence of fuel subsidy, decision on it should have been delayed till when executive council is in place and a public meeting that should include NLC, TUC, JAF , FIWON, NATA, Civil Society organisations like UAD, HEDA, CHRICED, DSM, CCHR, CISLAC, SERAP, UAC, CACOBAG, ACE, CDHR, PIC, CWR, CPD, etc, faith-based organisations and community-based organisations are convened.”

The CACOBAG and CCHR further pointed out that “Subsidy issue is not what the national assembly can just take a decision on without involving the people. It is beyond them.

“The President should therefore be wary of the Gbajabiamila-led House of Representatives that commended him for taking an anti-people decision. It's a deceit. No people's legislator would support any anti people policy.

“Some people may be tempted to say you did say it in your campaign that you will remove subsidy. To us, it was a mere statement that you made because of your desire to be the president. To us, it's not possible to remove what is not existing. There is nothing like oil subsidy but a scam to settle some "big boys and girls," If not, are those "big people" more powerful than the government? Why has no government made public names of individuals or corporate bodies that are beneficiaries of the so-called subsidy?

“Mr President, your pronouncement on fuel subsidy is against the people and tantamount to being a dictator which you said you will not be.

“We urge you without any further delay to withdraw the anti-people statement on fuel subsidy, if you have not insisted on being the president to aggravate the pain and pang which your predecessor in office placed on the masses. Mr President, there is nothing like fuel subsidy, it's a scam. Don’t put more burden on Nigerians.”

Source: There Is Nothing Like Fuel Subsidy Removal; Don’t Put More Burden On Nigerians – Civic Groups Warn President Tinubu | Sahara Reporters, accessed: 03/05/2023.

AMODA’S METAMORPHOSIS…. SHAY BOLA YI, OBIRIN NI, ABI OKURIN? FIND OUT!

The Young Amoda From Iragbiji - Gistlover - Politics - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / The Young Amoda From Iragbiji - Gistlover (1959 Views)

Fact Check: Did Tinubu Change His Name From Yekini Amoda Ogunlere? / Breaking News!!! Oyetola Is From Iragbiji Tinubu's Hometown (photos)!!!! / Bola Tinubu’s Real Name Is Yekini Amoda Ogunlere From Iragbiji (2) (3) (4)

Source: The Young Amoda From Iragbiji - Gistlover - Politics - Nigeria (nairaland.com). accessed; 3/06/2023.

EMPEROR/KING AMODA YEKINI OGUNLERE…the embarrassing tales of the man who wants to be both emperor and king of all Nigeria. Wouldn’t it be better if this placeholder/President-rejected visits IBB in Minna to be taught the art and science of consultation?

EPILOGUE

OF PARAPO & ORIKI JOURNALISM -

AN EPITAPH FOR THE DEATH OF CRITICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA:

HERE LIE THE BODIES OF CRITICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA, BOTH NOW RESTING IN PIECES, HOPING TO RESURRECT SOMEDAY!

*Obugubugu – Yala, for deception.

SOURCES

Why Bola Tinubu must never be Nigeria’s president, By Festus Adedayo (premiumtimesng.com), accessed: 03/06/2023.

Tinubu borrowed his name – Former Lagos Deputy Governor explains | Pulse Nigeria

The Young Amoda From Iragbiji - Gistlover - Politics - Nigeria (nairaland.com). accessed; 3/06/2023.

• JOHN ODEY ADUMA, British Chevening Scholar, publisher of Vigilance – The World’s Leading Security Magazine, Scorpion News Corp, and author of the bestseller: “Be a Beacon of Hope in the World: A Message to Young Britain” was formerly Executive Secretary, Foundry Association of Nigeria, (1997-2000), National Coordinator, The Pastoral Resolve, (General Muhammadu Buhari’s Pastoralists NGO; and Chairman, Editorial Board of the Daily Times of Nigeria Plc, 2000-2003.