*NOTICE OF COURT CASE BETWEEN NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AND EDOCSO*
All Leftist are by this notice informed that the court case between the Nigeria police force Edo state command and Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) regarding the arrest of a tricycle rider for refusal to give bribe for unknown traffic offense
The court case comes up
DATE: Tuesday 11th July 2023
TIME: 10am prompt
VENUE: Evboriaria magistrate court 5 Sapele road benin city
Leftist Aliyu Umweni
Interim Public Relations officer
Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO)
Edo Civil Society Organisations has officially inaugurate a new study centres yesterday 6th of August 2023, in isihor community in Ovia North East local government area of Edo state. The venue of the study centre is located at CITY BAR BUILDING isihor, along benin Lagos express road.
The interim leadership ably led by the chairman leftist Austine Enabulele and other executive were on ground to officially flag off the study centre
As you may be aware, study centres are grassroots teaching and mobilization platforms where locals residence are equipped with information on their rights and consciousness activation in achieving an egalitarian society.
This new study centre brings the total number of study centres across the state to 23. The establishment of study centres have greatly enhanced the fight against human rights abuses in communities mostly among the educational disadvanted persons.
Edo civil society organisations (EDOCSO) is a movement of non religious, non political, non ethnic, but human person driven organisation, a pressure group wish purpose is to advocate, sensitize and also teach citizen about human rights
Membership to the organisation is open to every persons of good will irrespective of tribe, race, nationality, Or Political affiliations we serve as the mouth piece and conscience of the people committed in liberating the oppressed, advocating for good governance, social justice and equal rights.
Our Motto is promoting good governance, social justice and human rights
VISION the actualization of a society where the rights of all persons are restored and sustained, dignity and national pride, and to build society where equity and Justice shall rein. A society where equally opportunity is given to everyone to aspire and Excel to the very ultimate irrespective of tribe, religion and circumstance of birth
MISSION promotion of good governance, equity and social justice at all levels towards. reengineering positive change, fast tracking development, building and equipping accountable, transparent and egalitarian society.
Leftist Aliyu Umweni Interim Public Relations Officer Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO).
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, Obakhavbaye Street (Eagle heights Building) Opposite Spirit And Life Bible Church Off Oba Market Road, Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria.
Edo civil society organisations was ably represented at the stakeholders training on round table on substainable oil palm (RSPO) community outreach and engagement programme, organised by foremost development services FDS an intermediary organization (IMO) for the round table on substainable palm oil (RSPO) community outreach and engagement programme.
which held today Friday the 28th of July 2023 at OTI hotel sapele road, benin city. the training features the following stakeholders which are, the media, CSO’s, oil palm companies, government institutions, local communities, NGO and small holder farmers.
The RSPO is a global multi stakeholders initiative on substainable palm oil establish in 2004 as a not for profit international membership organization that unit stakeholders from the key sectors of the palm oil industry to promote the growth and the palm oil industrIes, and also to promote the growth and use of substainable palm through credible global standards
RSPO founding members include the world wild fund (WWF) Malaysian palm oil association (MPOA) and other multi national companies
Other functions of the RSPO include
To enhance environmental best practices
Promote inclusion in all aspects
To eliminate bad practices
Building relationship between the community and the company
It was indeed an impactful sections and very interactive
Certificate of participation was issue to various participants
Leftist Aliyu Umweni Interim public relations Officer Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO)
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, Obakhavbaye Street(EAGLE HEIGHTS BUILDING) Opposite Spirit And Life Bible Church Off Oba Market Road, Benin City Edo State, Nigeria.
The court case between NPF and EDOCSO came up on Thursday being the 27th day of July, 2023 for judgment at the Evbuoriaria magistrate court 5, Sapele road, Benin city.
Comrades were present in their numbers and were ably represented by Bar. Dele Igbinedion’s chamber.
The magistrate delivering his judgement read inter alia and I quote:
Videoing or recording in public place is not an offence, citizens have rights to do recordings anywhere, anytime.
She also said that there is no law in Edo state that banned or restrict the movement of tricycles (keke) from major roads or streets. Tricycles can move from one point to another without any form of restrictions.
The magistrate also said that the case lacks merit, that the police was unable to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt, and he therefore ruled that the case be struck out for lack of merit before the law.
You will recall that on the 26th day of July, 2022, one Brighton Odion, a tricycle rider who was riding his tricycle along limit road of Sapele road in benin city was apprehended by men of the Nigeria Police Force, New Etete division for riding in a restricted area according to the police and accused him of violating the Governor’s order and was subsequently charged to court when he refused to give them bribe.
One Mr. Vision Nelson was also charged alongside, with an offence of been an unregistered photographer and unlicensed journalist because he was using his Android phone to record the event of arrest.
The case had since been in court for one year now, however the court delivered judgment in favour of the accused.
It is usually said that justice can be delayed but can never be denied
We want to use this medium to charge the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to always do diligent work in putting only well trained, educated and exposed personnel to head police formations in order to reducing similar embarrassment and ridicule to the force.
It would appear the police just want to charge suspects to court for charging sake without minding the final implication of the outcome which are not limited to making a caricature of the force and emboldening criminals to challenge such charge in court and not to talk about the wastage of time, resources of the country for frivolous and unintelligent pursuit of non existent criminal case.
If the institutions in Nigeria knows what they are doing, the DPO or whoever that charged this case to court would be reprimanded and possibly defaulted for dragging the police force into ridicule and shame.
At any rate, the statement had been made loud and clear that the court is made for everyone to sue for justice and truth. We will continue to urge citizens to pursue matters in court. The day citizens will wake up and start suing intimidating and oppressive institutions in Nigeria, only then we will be on our way to total liberation from the internal feudal lords.
Going forward, anymore harassment of tricycle riders in Edo state by police officers would be seen as comtempt of court and the appropriate steps will be taken on such officer(s). EDOCSO will ensure the full wrath of the law takes it course. Those that have heard this should inform those that have not.
Leftist Aliyu Umweni Interim Public Relations Officer Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO)
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, Obakhavbaye Street (Eagle heights building) opposite Spirit and Life Bible Church, off Oba Market Road, Benin city, Edo state. 08118013331, 08186617904.
The Executive of EDOCSO, Auchi study center led by the coordinator, Leftist Bernard Osagie extends its courtesy visit to the Edo State Traffic Control Management Agency, EDSTMA Edstma Edstma Auchi.
The Excos decided to pay a courtesy visit to EDSTMA Command Auchi and was welcome by the commander, Mr. Nicolas Ogbeda. He gave us a very warmth welcome and took us through what the EDSTMA stand for and their duties, He took his time to give us a breakdown of how the organization works. Going further he made us understand that their are lots of traffic rules that guide road users which is being protected by EDSTMA but considering the fact that Auchi is a small community he took it upon himself to ensure that he gives the road users a soft landing so they can get their self acquainted with the traffic rules and regulations. . He also made mentions of some factors affecting his officers from carrying out some traffic rules which the agency are improving on. He commended the people of Auchi for their cooperation ever since they extended their service to Auchi. He went further to make mention of some new developments that is being put in place for easy recognition of traffic rules.
In conclusion, he gave us a copy of the EDSTMA rules and regulations and pleaded with us to educate our members and the public on the need to obey traffic rules and regulations and also pledge his full support to work with EDOCSO Auchi Study center.
We are using this medium to inform road users of the need to obey traffic rules and regulations always; for it is in their best interest to take traffic rules seriously because we only have one life and everyone has a role to play in protecting the life of one another.
ISOLETO!!!
Leftist Aliu Kehinde Francis Secretary, Auchi Study Center
Cc Leftist Samuel Idebogie Director of Media Auchi Study Centre.
www.edocso.org Info@edocso.org 08186617904
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, Obakhavbaye Street Opposite Spirit And Life Bible Church Off Oba Market Road Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
NOTICE OF COURT CASE BETWEEN NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AND EDOCSO
All Leftist are by this notice informed that the court case between the Nigeria police force Edo state command and Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) regarding the arrest of a tricycle rider for refusal to give bribe for unknown traffic offense
The court case comes up
DATE: Thursday 27th July 2023
TIME: 10: 30am prompt
VENUE: Evboriaria magistrate court 5 Sapele road benin city
Leftist Aliyu Umweni Interim Public Relations officer Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO)
The Executive member’s of Edo Civil Society Organisations, Auchi study center led by the coordinator, Leftist Bernard Osagie embarked on courtesy visit to all security and critical stakeholders around Etsako West LGA to discuss the rising state of cult clash and jungle justice ravaging the community.
The Excos commenced it courtesy Visit starting from the Area Commander and DPO Auchi Division. Both offices gave us a warm reception after which details of our courtesy visit was deliberated, solutions recommended to curb the issues listed above and the need for society cooperation among citizens in other to curb the above mentioned issues.
The Area commander, Mr M.A Rufai gave us a warm welcome before proceeding to the topic of the courtesy visit. He briefed us on the measures taken since he assumed office as the Area commander and how he starts his morning duties by visiting the cell each morning and asking each suspect questions. He also has made it clear to all officers and divisions under his command on his zero tolerance towards extortion,corruption and abuse of fundamental human rights. He laid more emphasis that his office is open to anyone who felt his officers are not handling any issues properly and he assured everyone that his offices is here to serve it purpose to the people. He went further to talk about the current jungle justice that took place recently and how he was able to savage the situation and other cases in general. He went further to conclude by saying Bail is absolutely FREE and his willingness to work with Edo Civil Society Organisations Auchi Study Center.
The DPO Auchi Division, also told us the efforts he has taken to tackle insecurity under his jurisdiction and also the problems faced, stating that most cases reported are mainly carried out by indigenes of Auchi and that also frustrate investigations processes. He went further to give several examples of cases reported and families of the victims optioned to settle outside the police station. He also made mention on how he was able to resolve the last cult clash and the measures taken. He went further to plead to us to inform the community that anyone with any useful information regarding any crime will be much appreciated and protected. He also pledged his willingness to work with Edo Civil Society Organisations
We are using this medium to inform the public as well to always be watchful and report suspicious persons around your neighborhood to the police as it’s important for we to join hands with the security agencies to see that our community is free from criminal activities.
ISOLETO!!!
Leftist Aliu Kehinde Francis Secretary, EDOCSO Auchi Study Center
Cc Leftist Samuel Idebogie Director of Media Auchi Study Centre
www.edocso.org info@edocso.org
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, (EAGLES HEIGHTS BUILDING) Opposite Spirit And Life Bible Church Off Oba Market Road Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The leadership and Members of EDOCSO ably led by the interim TEC chairman, the person of leftist Austine Enabulele and other angry citizens in their large number moved the procession from the start point which is ring road Benin city, through Akpakpava marches through other major roads in the city Centre, sensitizing citizens on the need to join the movement to demand for the reduction of fuel pump price, which has led to the increase in transportation and drastic increase of other commercial activities in the country
It has become imperative that we draw the attention of the leadership of Edo state and other stakeholders and by extension the federal government to their responsibility as it’s in SECTION 14 OF THE NIGERIA CONSTITUTION 1999 AS AMENDED since they have failed in this section very just now, we want to let them know that the pains and anguish the abrupt removal of fuel subsidy had caused to Nigerians.
The removal of fuel subsidy is a welcome development, however, the timing and lack of provisions in cushioning its effect on Nigerians has raised serious concerns. These concerns are not limited to the inability for families to feed and businesses are folding up daily as they can no longer run their operations.
If this is not attended to as a matter of national emergency, we fear that, the rate of crime and poverty will be on the increase and same will pose more serious security threat for the country. In the midst of all these, the national assembly through the presidency have concluded plans to share 70 billion naira amongst themselves while majority of Nigerians are currently unable to feed daily.
It is our humble plea that both state and the federal governments should have a joint meeting to quickly workout a safety net for citizens so as not to plunge the country into an irredeemable situation.
We can no longer breathe as citizens, the economy is chocking us almost to death.
Swift action is required
Leftist Aliyu Umweni Interim Public Relations Officer Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO).
www.edocso.org Info@edocso.org 08118013331
MASSES HOUSE: 6B, (EAGLE HEIGHTS BUILDING) Obakhavbaye street opposite Spirit and life bible church, off Oba market road, Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria.
