Politics

Cost Of Nomination Forms: Punitive, Anti-Democratic -Adeduntan

By Web News 512

An aspirant and Oyo State Governoship hopeful on the platform of All Progressives Congress,  APC, Dr Azeez  Adeduntan has obtained  gubernatorial expression of interest and nomination forms for the sum of Fifty Million Naira.

Dr Adeduntan while answering questions from journalists after picking the forms at the APC headquarters in Abuja  complained that the prices for all the nomination forms are punitive, anti-democratic, discouraging and painful to all contenders.

“We have weighed all options with supporters and Almighty God that not obtaining the form despite being punitive for people who truly want to serve Oyo State and the suffering masses  would be unwise and an unmitigated disaster  if we allow those that have inordinately hijacked the party structures through illicit and illegal means to succeed in forcing a situation of a fate accompli (helplessness) on Oyo APC “
“There can be no democracy without justice.”Not to participate in the primary and wrestle power from brigandage and anti democratic forces in APC will be to surrender to adversity and evil”.
Dr Adeduntan thanked all his supporters throughout the world and delegates who continue to urge him to obtain the forms despite its its high cost.
He looked forward to meeting all contenders on the field on 18th of this month for a free,fair and credible Governorship primary .
“We must rescue and return APC Oyo from anti democratic forces and bring all members to respect democratic norms of one man one vote ,not through electoral hijacking .On this our determination is iron clad .No quit or surrender.”

Ridwan Fasasi

News

Adeduntan mourns passage of Soun of Ogbomosoland

By Web News 677

Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan has described the passage of
of one of Nigeria’s foremost traditional rulers, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade 111
as a great loss to the Yoruba people and the country as a whole.

In a condolence message in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan who is also a former Oyo State Commissioner for Health
said the passage of Oba Oyewunmi is a huge loss to Ogbomosoland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.

Oyo State Governorship hopeful described Soun as a peaceful monarch whose reign was full of blessings and development to Ogbomosoland and the pacesetter State.

Dr. Adeduntan , an international cardiovascular surgeon commiserated with the family of the monarch, his friends, associates and subjects, as well as the government and people of Oyo State on the departure of the first-class traditional ruler.

He believed that the late Ogbomoso monarch will be long remembered and honoured as an advocate of peace, dialogue and reconciliation; and a firm believer that a better future awaits Oyo state and Nigeria.

Dr Adeduntan said the best way for friends, close associates and subjects of the monarch to sustain his legacy is to abhor the things that create divisions in the midst of people of Ogbomosoland and instead promote tolerance, love and understanding for one another, as a path to greater town.

“As a leader who cared so much for his people, the unity and prosperity of his people, state and the nation, Osi Basorun Adeduntan believes Oba Oyewunmi will be remembered for his vibrant leadership, wisdom and courage”.

“ I knew Oba Oyewunmi at very close quarters and each time,we met in his palace in the last ten years,he would welcome me with smiles,will instruct the palace guards to sit me by his side ,will commend my indefatigable spirits ,render prayers and encouraging words on my quest to lead Oyo State,and his fondest memories of Ojaba (my place of birth)where he lived as a young man .

Dr Adeduntan prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the sins and transgressions of the monarch, comfort his family,and grant eternal repose to his soul.
PR/Ridwan Fasasi

Lifestyle

Adeduntan condoles Aare Musulumi over wife’s death

By Web News 677

The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan has condoled the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola on the death of his wife, Alimat.

In a condolence message in Ibadan, the former Oyo State Commissioner for Health and APC Governorship aspirant prayed that the Almighty Allah would comfort the Aare Musulumi, the family the deceased left behind and the Muslim community in Yoruba land.

“I join family members, friends and associates of Late Alhaja Alimat particularly, the Muslim community on the loss of this pious woman, who dedicated her time on earth, to serving Almighty Allah, SWT, and working for the good of others.

Dr Adeduntan affirmed that the wife of the Muslim leader who is an affectionate brother lived to encourage and inspire many on faith in Allah demonstrating love, kindness and generosity through a focus on helping the underprivileged and at the same time counselling many.

“I pray that Almighty Allah will comfort the family, forgive her sins and transgressions and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus”.

Ridwan Fasasi