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Tinubu Requests Senate Confirmation of Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The request, conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was read during plenary on Tuesday.
Citing constitutional provisions under Section 218 (2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act, Tinubu highlighted Oluyede’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to national security.
The President praised Oluyede for his diligent service in an acting capacity since his appointment on October 30, following the illness of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5. Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process, emphasizing the importance of Oluyede’s contributions to the Nigerian Army and the nation’s stability.
The Senate President referred the request to the Senate Committee on Army for screening and mandated a prompt report to the Committee of the Whole for further action. Akpabio expressed optimism about Oluyede’s ability to build on the positive start to his role as the acting Chief of Army Staff.
Lieutenant General Oluyede’s confirmation would cement his leadership of the Nigerian Army during a crucial period for the nation’s security and unity.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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