Deposed Emir of Gwandu and retired military officer, Alhaji Mustapha Jokolo has sounded the alarm on probes of various sectors of the government of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and how he managed the nations.
The outspoken emir who was ADC to late and former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters in the Obasanjo regime, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, feels that much as the probes going on in the National Assembly would results that would strengthen democracy, they need to be handled with care, as there might be the backlash effect of tearing down and threatening the government of President Umaru Yar’Adua.
In a detailed interview with Saturday Sun, Jokolo pointed out that it was the probe of various sectors of the preceding regime by General Muhammadu Buhari, especially the defence probe, that led to the eventual death of that regime.
His reason is that when probes become widespread in effect and have the tendency of exposing and implicating many past public officers, there is the tendency for the targeted victims to fight back.
Their surest way of fighting back according to the ex-military officer is to gang up to throw up strategies that would lead to the downfall of the government that plans to expose them.
For instance, he believes that if the NNPC probe, like the power sector probe, is allowed to run a full circle, not many who were part of the Obasanjo government would be spared, and such people will find a means of defending themselves even through overt means.
He warns that Yar’Adua should rather watch his back if he wants to remain in power, as he is surrounded by hawks – both those planted by the previous administration to keep him in check, and those thrown up by the last political developments and who also want his job.

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Brian Gegner, who lives near Cincinnati, was sentenced last week to 180 days in jail for contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a minor.
He was ordered months ago to make sure his 18-year-old daughter Brittany Gegner, who has a history of truancy, received the diploma known as GED — something that hasn’t happened yet.
Brittany Gegner, who said Monday that she plans to take a required GED test this month, said her father shouldn’t be blamed for her failure because she has been living with her mother.
“It was my wrongdoing, not his,” said Brittany Gegner, whose fiance and 18-month-old daughter also live at her mother’s home. “He shouldn’t have to go to jail for something I did.”
Her mother agrees.
“Brittany is almost 19 years old now and I think it’s unfair to put her father in jail,” said Shana Roach. “She’s an adult now, and it’s not right to rip an innocent man from his home.”
Juvenile Court administrator Rob Clevenger Jr. said Monday that the court still has jurisdiction in the case because Brittany Gegner was a juvenile when the truancy problems began and when the charge against Brian Gegner was filed in 2007.
A hearing on a motion filed by Brian Gegner’s attorney to reconsider the sentence is scheduled for Friday. Messages seeking comment were not returned Monday at the offices of defense attorney Tamara Sack and the prosecutor.
Brian Gegner’s wife, Stephanie Gegner, said she and her husband are afraid he will lose his job if he remains in jail. She said they tried to keep his daughter in school.
“You’d take her to school and she’d go out the other door,” Stephanie Gegner said.
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Author reading, Anne Easter Smith of “Daughter of York,” set in 1461 in Britain, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore 89 Rear Main St., Andover.; 978-475-0143.
Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet. Introduce preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Child care open house, Cedarland Fit ‘n Fun, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill, 6 to 7:30 p.m., offers care to children in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. Contact Program Director Beth Bailey at 978-521-7700, ext. 101, or bbailey@cedardale-health.net.
Mommy and Baby Yoga program, Memorial Hall Library in Andover, 10 a.m., Mommies and infants (pre-walkers) are invited to try a yoga class with guest instructor Shirley Pantoliano; register at 978-623-8401, ext. 39.
Hypnofreak, with hypnotist Jim Spinatto, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, 20 Main St. Juggling Joe Cloutier, comedian Nick Platt, the magical talents of mystical Reed Spool, and the Chinese Yo-Yo Club will open the show. Only volunteers will be hypnotized. Contact Andover Youth Service’s Youth Council, 978-623-8241.
Film premiere, “View from a Grain of Sand,” a journey through the last 30 years of Afghanistan’s history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot over the last three years in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, teacher and social activist tell how their lives were affected by wars of international making and three regimes in Afghanistan. Film sponsor and humanitarian Rachel Williams will introduce the film, and director Meena Nanji will be on hand for questions and comments, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, 978-475-4454.

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Andover Townsman calendar
Author reading, Anne Easter Smith of “Daughter of York,” set in 1461 in Britain, 7 p.m., free, Andover Bookstore 89 Rear Main St., Andover.; 978-475-0143.
Nature Tots: Tweet Tweet. Introduce preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to the world of birds through stories, songs, crafts and a hike from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This program is free. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet in the Visitor Center. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-645-5753 or visit parkerriver.fws.gov.
Child care open house, Cedarland Fit ‘n Fun, 931 Boston Road, Haverhill, 6 to 7:30 p.m., offers care to children in full-day kindergarten through fifth grade. Contact Program Director Beth Bailey at 978-521-7700, ext. 101, or bbailey@cedardale-health.net.
Mommy and Baby Yoga program, Memorial Hall Library in Andover, 10 a.m., Mommies and infants (pre-walkers) are invited to try a yoga class with guest instructor Shirley Pantoliano; register at 978-623-8401, ext. 39.
Hypnofreak, with hypnotist Jim Spinatto, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, 20 Main St. Juggling Joe Cloutier, comedian Nick Platt, the magical talents of mystical Reed Spool, and the Chinese Yo-Yo Club will open the show. Only volunteers will be hypnotized. Contact Andover Youth Service’s Youth Council, 978-623-8241.
Film premiere, “View from a Grain of Sand,” a journey through the last 30 years of Afghanistan’s history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot over the last three years in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, teacher and social activist tell how their lives were affected by wars of international making and three regimes in Afghanistan. Film sponsor and humanitarian Rachel Williams will introduce the film, and director Meena Nanji will be on hand for questions and comments, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6 Locke St., Andover, 978-475-4454.

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