Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 2591 to 2600 of 4692.

• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the House seeks a Ministerial Statement, that is different from the Question, I am willing to give a Ministerial Statement, if it is sought by any hon. Member. What I have, and what I was ready to give, is an answer to the Question appearing on the Order Paper of this morning’s sitting. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be able to give the Ministerial Statement next week. But I would want to, first of all, say that this Ministerial Statement was sought last week, and I dealt with it. However, I would like to give some highlights on these particular issues. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: First, investigations are still going on, and I am not ready to give the names of the CBOs and the NGOs, which participated in the distribution of the leaflets. Giving out the names this morning, will interfere with the investigations that are going on. I have some names, which I cannot give out right now, but I can share them with some of my colleagues. I would, however, request that we allow the police to investigate the matter thoroughly. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to assure this House that once the investigations are complete, as the Assistant Minister in ... view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if hon. Members want the Government to do a good job, and stop some of this behaviour, let us allow the police to complete their investigations. There is no need of issuing a preliminary Ministerial Statement with regard to--- view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you want to know what I had as an answer, I can share with you because there is nothing secret. As I have mentioned, investigations are still going on and the names, directors and motives of the Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) suspected to be behind the circulation of leaflets cannot be revealed at this stage to avoid jeopardizing investigations. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to say in summary form that it is not imperative for me to release any Statement now because it will jeopardize investigations. I am kindly requesting that we let the investigations continue and I will take stern action on those who will be found to be behind that act. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a good question. We have so far recorded statements from about 13 people and they are really helping the police to get to the in-depth of the problem. Maybe, two weeks from now, if we get good leads as I suppose we shall have gotten, I will take stern action. You will see me taking action because I am going to deregister them, cancel their licences, arrest and arraign them in court. There are good leads and we will take action. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are talking about Burnt Forest. If any of my colleagues happens to visit the area, he or she will see the presence of Government; the security team in that area. There are those who are in plain clothes and regular police uniforms. Let us hold our horses because I will reveal everything once investigations are complete. In the meantime, let me not say that we are investigating So and So because they will run away. Let us wait and get the people who are behind the circulation of the leaflets. Nobody will be spared. They ... view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if there is any kind of suggestion or information that hon. Members would want me to give, I am ready. Let me also say that the country belongs to us. If anybody wants to destabilize those who have been living harmoniously together, it is the duty of the Government to take action against them. That is exactly what I am going to do, irrespective of their status in the Government or in this country. I will spare nobody. view
• 26 Aug 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will start with the question by Mr. Pesa. This is not a simple matter. I have directed that thorough investigations be done in order for us to take action on what is on the ground. After getting the investigative report, heads will roll. The Government is on the ground and investigations are going on. As for how long it will take, I would not say here because it will depend on what tangible evidence the police will have come up with. Whatever they will come up with is what will make us take action which ... view