President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed willingness to grant presidential pardon to late Professor Ambrose Alli, former Governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), according to Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Obaseki made the disclosure at a memorial service held in honour of the former governor, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Emaudo, Ekpoma, on Sunday.

“I had an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari while in China and discussed the issue of a presidential pardon for late Prof. Alli.

“The president asked me to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation. This I have done and I have also written to him.


“The president has subsequently instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to begin the process,” he said.

The governor said he was optimistic that at the next meeting of the Council on Prerogative of Mercy, the president would officially grant the pardon.


Obaseki also gave the assurance that he was working with his Delta counterpart to ensure that pension due to late Alli was paid to his widow and the family.

The governor lauded the former governor’s development strides in defunct Bendel, noting that the feats were intimidating and accomplished in just one term.

On his part, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said the state would continue to remember Alli for developing it, adding that the people had a lot to thank him for.

“We are grateful, as his developmental strides can still be seen years after his death,” he said.

Eldest son to the former governor, Mr Andrew Alli, the Ezomo of Ekpoma, regretted that his father was still termed a criminal despite his contributions to the development of Delta, Edo and Nigeria.

According to Wikipedia, Alli was arrested and sentenced to 100 years in prison by a military tribunal for allegedly misappropriating N983,000 meant for a road project when the military government of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari took power in 1983.


He was allegedly later freed when the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, paid a fine to the government

(NAN)

Buhari(Mr recessionist) is not only mad but shameless..

Ambrose ali and ogbemudia made Edo state and delta state what it is..

Buhari went ahead and jailed him during is military regime..

Lalasticlala

Wao! The Esama of Benin has been a good man from time immemorial fah

Astrosmart:
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed willingness to grant presidential pardon to late Professor Ambrose Alli, former Governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), according to Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Obaseki made the disclosure at a memorial service held in honour of the former governor, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Emaudo, Ekpoma, on Sunday.

“I had an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari while in China and discussed the issue of a presidential pardon for late Prof. Alli.

“The president asked me to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation. This I have done and I have also written to him.


“The president has subsequently instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to begin the process,” he said.

The governor said he was optimistic that at the next meeting of the Council on Prerogative of Mercy, the president would officially grant the pardon.


Obaseki also gave the assurance that he was working with his Delta counterpart to ensure that pension due to late Alli was paid to his widow and the family.

The governor lauded the former governor’s development strides in defunct Bendel, noting that the feats were intimidating and accomplished in just one term.

On his part, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said the state would continue to remember Alli for developing it, adding that the people had a lot to thank him for.

“We are grateful, as his developmental strides can still be seen years after his death,” he said.

Eldest son to the former governor, Mr Andrew Alli, the Ezomo of Ekpoma, regretted that his father was still termed a criminal despite his contributions to the development of Delta, Edo and Nigeria.

According to Wikipedia, Alli was arrested and sentenced to 100 years in prison by a military tribunal for allegedly misappropriating N983,000 meant for a road project when the military government of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari took power in 1983.


He was allegedly later freed when the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, paid a fine to the government

(NAN)

Astrosmart:
Buhari(Mr recessionist) is not only mad but shameless..

Ambrose ali and ogbemudia made Edo state and delta state what it is..

Buhari went ahead and jailed him during is military regime..

Lalasticlala

How is he mad That u developed a state is not an entitlement to steal. Justice shouldn't be selective. Thats why I continue to say people who criticize buhari are often supporters of looters with a warped mentality on stealing

bigtt76:
Wao! The Esama of Benin has been a good man from time immemorial fah

and oshiomole insulted him several times..

Ignorant people on nairaland think oshiomole has the key of Edo in his pocket..

He was made governor because the then PDP governor misuse the state resources..

Oshiomole did well during his first tenure but ego and greed set him and made him misbehaved..

2016 election was rigged even though I voted obaseki but ize iyamu clearly won..

Oshiomole played himself by insulting elders and the people

blackpanda:


How is he mad That u developed a state is not an entitlement to steal. Justice shouldn't be selective. Thats why I continue to say people who criticize buhari are often supporters of looters with a warped mentality on stealing

you actually believe ali stole less than a million naira(i know the value was slightly big back then)..

Buhari was scared of his popularity/opposition that's why he jailed him..

We all know how Buhari is the master of corruption since he supervised abacha that looted Nigeria and he was made petroleum chair

Astrosmart:
you actually believe ali stole less than a million naira(i know the value was slightly big back then)..

Buhari was scared of his popularity/opposition that's why he jailed him..

We all know how Buhari is the master of corruption since he supervised abacha that looted Nigeria and he was made petroleum chair

U talking trash
A thief is a thief. Whether u stole a penny, akara or a billion. All your conspiracy theories don't mean shit

blackpanda:


U talking trash
A thief is a thief. Whether u stole a penny, akara or a billion. All your conspiracy theories don't mean shit

like oshiomole said to an old woman.`go and die`

Astrosmart:
like oshiomole said to an old woman.`go and die`

U can be a Coward all u want. You no get mouth to talk na lest u be banned

blackpanda:


U can be a Coward all u want. You no get mouth to talk na lest u be banned

lmao like we don't know your BMC mod you report to and delete people post that go against your view..

Your party chairman is a criminal,saraki go show am pepper

Astrosmart:
lmao like we don't know your BMC mod you report to and delete people post that go against your view..

Your party chairman is a criminal,saraki go show am pepper

Am not in APC. I don't have a party. So na u de show urself pepper

blackpanda:


Am not in APC. I don't have a party. So na u de show urself pepper

lmao

I can feel 2020 headline..

Dss arrested APC national chairman

Astrosmart:
lmao

I can feel 2020 headline..

Dss arrested APC national chairman

Wake up from ur slumber, wailer!

Ok

Ambrose Folorunsho Alli (22 September 1929 – 22 September 1989) was a Nigerian medical professor who served as Executive Governor of the defunct Nigerian state of Bendel (now the Nigerian states of Edo and Delta ) between 1979 and 1983. He was the first civilian governor.

#Background

Ambrose Folorunsho Alli was born in Idoani, Ondo state on 22 September 1929. In his childhood he moved between Oka-Odo, Ekpoma, Owo, Efon-Alaye, Benin City and Asaba, where he completed his secondary education in 1948. He attended the School of Agriculture Ibadan (1948) and the School of Medical Technology, Adeoyo Hospital Ibadan (1953–1960) where he gained an MBBS. He served as a house office at the Adeoyo hospital from 1960 to 1961. He went to the United Kingdom for a post-graduate course in neuropathology at the University of London (1961–1966), gaining a D.C. Pathology degree. Later he studied at the University of Birmingham from 1971 to 1974.

He was a lecturer at the University of Ibadan (1966–1969) and was senior lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1969–1974). From 1974 to 1979, Alli was Professor of Morbid Anatomy and head of the department of pathology at the University of Benin, Benin City.

#Political #Career

Following his academic posts, he was elected the Governor of Bendel state, and later founded "Bendel state University" now "Ambrose Alli University", Ekpoma. Many campuses in Ekpoma, Abraka and Asaba were established during his tenure. However, with the creation of Delta State by the administration of Gen. Babangida, the University became two Universities, namely Delta State University, Abraka and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, posthumously named after him. Ambrose Alli was a member of the constituent assembly that drafted the 1978 Nigeria constitution. He joined the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and ran successfully as UPN candidate in the Bendel State governorship election of 1979. He brought massive development to Bendel in different sectors, from the establishment of numerous post-primary schools and tertiary institutions, and massive construction of roads and housing. His main thrust as governor was to increase educational opportunities. He established over 600 new secondary schools, and abolished secondary school fees. Apart from the establishment of the University, he also established various colleges of Education in Ekiadolor near Benin City, Agbor, Warri, Ozoro and Agbor, and three Polytechnics, with a college of agriculture and fishery proposed for Agenebode. He also established four teachers training colleges to supply staff to the new schools, as well as several other higher educational institutions. In 1981 he laid the foundation of the Bendel State University, which is now named the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Other reforms included abolishing charges for services and drugs at state-owned hospitals and eliminating the flat-rate tax. His administration carried out massive construction of roads to open up the rural areas. In the housing sector he built low cost housing estates in Ugbowo, Ikpoba Hill in Benin City, and Bendel Estates in Warri. As Governor, he always wore sandals, joking that he was so busy working in Government House that he never had time to buy shoes for himself.

#Later #Career

When Ambrose Alli left office in 1983, he retired to his family house. After the military government of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari took power, he was sentenced to 100 years in prison by a military tribunal for allegedly misappropriating N983,000 in funds for a road project. He was later freed when the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, paid a fine to the government. He finally got released from the Prison after the fine amount of one million naira was remitted by chief igbinedion. After the release he was hosted by sir chief Dr.Ezekiel A.Ainabe. Local Government council Ekpoma honoured Prof.Alli by launching his statue. Prof.Alli sacrificed his life for the people of Nigeria. In order to pay respect and for the service rendered to the community, Dr.Ezekiel A.Ainabe erected a statue at the market square in Eguare ekpoma.

#Death

Shortly after being released from prison, Ambrose Folorunsho Alli died on his 60th birthday on 22 September 1989, at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Lagos. An annual Distinguished Leadership Lecture was later established in his honour.

RIP great leader...

Lalasticlala this is front page worthy

blackpanda:


How is he mad That u developed a state is not an entitlement to steal. Justice shouldn't be selective. Thats why I continue to say people who criticize buhari are often supporters of looters with a warped mentality on stealing

monies meant for roads wer used to put up bendel water works. Because clean water was an issue.
the monies were never stolen.

Ambrose alli built more than 600 schools both primary and secondary in bendel. enhancing literacy in present edo and delta. edo state university now aau was built by him.

but what did buhari do. he tossed him into a prison cell. causing sever complications in his health even when esama released him he was nearly blind as a result of diabetic neuropathies


I'm happy gov okowa and gov obaseki came for his memorial. We have good memories of our dear professor


but buhari will always be remebred as a despot

capatainrambo:
monies meant for roads wer used to put up Mendel water works. Because clean water was an issue.
the monies see never stolen.

Ambrose alli built more than 600 schools both primary and secondary in bendel. enhancing literacy in present edo and delta. edo state university now aau was built by him.

but what did buhari do. he tossed him into a prison cell. causing sever complications in his health even when esama released him he was nearly blind as a result of diabetic neuropathies


I'm happy gov okowa and gov obaseki came for his memorial. We have good memories of our dear professor


but buhari will always be remebred as a despot

Read my comments. Ambrose allis achievements are not and can never be in doubt. Just as his case of stealing too. One does not justify the other.

blackpanda:


Read my comments. Ambrose allis achievements are not and can never be in doubt. Just as his case of stealing too. One does not justify the other.

dude shut up and face your Katsina state

Astrosmart:
dude shut up and face your Katsina state

Wailing loser!
I am from edo

Good

blackpanda:


Read my comments. Ambrose allis achievements are not and can never be in doubt. Just as his case of stealing too. One does not justify the other.

stealing ?

and what migh that be sir ?

blackpanda:


Wailing loser!
I am from edo

not only edo you are from ondo

That was then when naija had leaders with interest of the masses at heart.