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Obele-Kolade Mushin Lawanson Residents Reject Imposition Of Henry Ojo As CDA Chairman
The residents of Obele-Kolade, Mushin, Lawanson, have frowned against the imposition of former Chairman of the Community Development Association, Henry Ojo, as the new chairperson of the Association by the Chairman of Mushin local government area, Hon Emmanuel Bamgboye.
The people, who took out en masse to the street, on Friday, to vehemently express their grievances, opposed the imposition of the former chair, stating that they must be given the liberty to elect their new chairperson through credible election.
Our correspondent in Lagos, who monitored the protest this morning, reported that they (the residents) were seen carrying placards reading different solidarity inscriptions to press home their demands.
The residents, however, lamented that he performed woefully as the former chairperson and accused him of mismanaging the funds belonging to the community and diverting government palliatives in all forms to himself.
One of the residents said: “The people of Obele-Kolade Mushin Lawanson are insistent on having elections into their CDA. Mushin Local Govt Chairman is trying to impose a very unpopular and unlike person, who happened to be the former CDA chairman.
“His tenure was bereft with incompetence and greed. It is silly impositions like this that almost cost us at the last elections. “On this matter, we believe that the people must be allowed to vote for whoever they desire.”
Another resident, who spoke during the protest, said: “We are aware of the fact that Hon Emmanuel Bamgboye, the Chairman of Mushin local government area, is trying to impose Mr Henry Ojo as the CDA chairman for Obele-Kolade Lawanson Mushin.
“As far as we know, Henry Ojo was the former Chairman who performed woefully during his tenure. He was busy spending community money without accounting and keeping most of the palliatives coming from the government to himself.
“As a result of this negative development, the community despise him and he know he cannot win in an election hence his imposition. All we want is democracy and free and fair election to choose another person we want.”
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, died after the aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the NAF 931 aircraft crash occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. Search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the accident.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, while extending condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died.
Aneke assured the bereaved families of the Nigerian Air Force’s full support as they come to terms with the loss.
The Air Force said no survivors had been found and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers on board the aircraft.
The crew members were identified as Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer A. Abubakar, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal H.C. Uguru, Aircraft Technician.
The 20 passengers were Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye; Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina; Master Warrant Officer F. Onwuka; Master Warrant Officer B.A. Matini; Warrant Officer F.S. Nuhu; Flight Sergeant R.B. James; Flight Sergeant A.I. Mohammed; Sergeant A.E. Ani; Sergeant S.I. Izibenikien; Sergeant C. Alafuka; Sergeant A.N. Mbadugha; Lance Corporal F.C. Ugwuba; Lance Corporal G.E. Eledan; Mrs Ezeh Nneka; Godstmine Tarabina; Joy Micheal; Sunday Micheal; Ukeme David; and Gideon Omotola.
The latest figure released by the Air Force differs from the initial information provided after the crash. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo had initially said 32 people, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members, were aboard the aircraft. The Nigerian Air Force subsequently clarified that the manifest contained 25 people, made up of five crew members and 20 passengers.
The aircraft crashed in a swampy area around Igbokoda, close to a naval base, after air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13am while it was travelling from Benin to Lagos. The wreckage was later located and rescue teams were deployed to the area.
The cause of the crash has not been established. The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
President Bola Tinubu had also directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash and declared three days of national mourning for the personnel who died. He ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country in honour of the victims.
The Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses. It also urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.
A condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.
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