Politics

Supreme Court Reaffirms Akeredolu’s Re-Election

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The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Rotimi Akeredolu as Governor of Ondo State.

Akeredolu’s victory was affirmed after four of the seven justices of the Supreme Court that heard the case upheld his candidacy in the October 10, 2020 election in the state.

Three other justices disagreed with the majority judgment, insisting that Akeredolu’s candidacy in that election was a nullity.

The minority judgment held the view that the appeal has merit and ought not to be struck out by the Appeal Court.

Akeredolu was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in October 10, 2020, Governorship election in Ondo State.

The PDP and its candidate, Eyitayo Jegede had earlier approached the Appeal Court to challenge the candidacy of Akeredolu, insisting that his nomination form was signed by a sitting Governor Mai Buni who doubles as the Acting National Chairman of the party.

The appeal was based on the constitutional provision which forbids sitting Governors from holding executive positions outside their statutory position as governors.

They prayed the court to nullify Akeredolu’s candidacy, but the Appeal Court struck out the appeal, for lack of merit.

Ridwan Fasasi

Politics

Ogun APC Set Up Local Government Campaign Committee

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State has constituted the State Campaign Committee for the local government elections.

According to a statement by the party caretaker Committee, the campaign committee is headed by the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

The State Campaign Committee was charged with the “overall coordination of the party Local Government Elections Campaign and is to liaise with respective Local Government Campaign Committees.”

According to the statement, the terms of reference for the committee include “overall coordination of the Local Government Elections Campaign activities, including drawing up a State-wide Campaign Timetable and itinerary and liaison with respective Local Governments’ Campaign Committees.”

The terms of reference also include the “identification of projects to be commissioned by the governor during the campaign across the twenty LGAs; determination of required campaign resources among others”.

The Committee includes some members of APC State Working Committee (SWC), members of the House of Representatives, members of Ogun State House of Assembly, Special Advisers and Special Assistants to the state governor.

Wale Oluokun

News

APC Accuse Makinde, OYSIEC, Of Wastage Over LG Polls

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo state has alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde and the leadership of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, were out to waste the state’s scarce resources and also make a mockery of democracy and the rule of law with their plans to go ahead with the conduct of the local government election slated for Saturday, May 22, without the APC and other registered political parties.

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Oyo state, Chief Akin Oke, stated this at a press briefing held on Wednesday, at the party’s new state secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

Chief Oke said it became compulsory for him to once again address the press on the deliberate and unconstitutional acts of OYSIEC which has excluded the APC from the local government election.

The APC Caretaker Chairman recalled that the court action of the members of ALGON in Oyo State challenging the unconstitutional dissolution of the duly elected executives of the 33 local governments and 35 local council development areas in the state was finally laid to rest by the Supreme Court judgment of May 7, 2021.

He said: ”One of the reliefs granted at the High Court among others was a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants in that case among which is OYSIEC or anybody whatsoever from conducting elections into the 33 LGs and 35 LCDAs and their councilors during the three years constitutionally guaranteed tenure of the chairmen.”

“It would also be recalled that the All Progressives Congress was the political party through which platform the chairmen and councillors contested and won the elections in 2018 and it therefore stands logic on its head for the chairman of OYSIEC who is a senior lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria for that matter to assert that APC cannot seek to benefit from a pronouncement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and we have to wonder why cases are being cited in court or what do lawyers mean by the doctrine of judicial precedent.”

“It will be a situation of approbating and reprobating for the APC to field candidates during the pendency of a litigation instituted by its members and what the lawyers call subjudice which should tell the OYSIEC chairman who is a lawyer that parties are supposed to know that nothing should be done with respect to a matter already submitted for the adjudication of the court.

“It must also be noted that OYSIEC had in its guidelines imposed a nomination form fees of N250,000 and N100,000 to be paid by the chairmanship and councillorship aspirants respectively. These fees are illegal because election processes cannot be monetised. OYSIEC having realized this illegal imposition of fees have now decided to refund the candidates but not after OYSIEC had closed every avenues for participation in the electoral processes thereby shutting out so many citizens of Oyo State who would have participated in the election by seeking for political office but for the illegal imposition of the nomination fees.”

“The question is, is it fair on the people for OYSIEC to refuse to extend the election period and allow those already shut out from participating to also have the opportunity to exercise their constitutional rights to seek elective offices? We hope that Oyo State Government and OYSIEC will have a rethink and allow reason to prevail.”

Chief Oke revealed that APC has prepared its originating processes and same forwarded to the Chief Judge of Oyo State through party’s lawyers.

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Security

Oshiomhole Identifies Cause of Banditry, Insecurity in Nigeria

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Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has identified the cause of banditry and insecurity in Nigeria.

Oshiomhole said the closure of factories and retrenchment of workers in Nigeria was the major reasons for banditry and general insecurity in the country.

He stated this at the 2nd Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, National Peace and Security Summit in Abuja, yesterday.

The former APC National Chairman also noted that non-payment of the N30, 000 new minimum wage President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law was also responsible for lack of peace in the country.

He said: ‘’Who are the bandits? I suspect that those 35,000 workers whose factories have been closed in Kaduna city, those whose livelihood have been taken away, what are they doing?

“What will their children and grandchildren be doing now? It’s common sense to know that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

“I suspect that those Nigerians that we abandoned and not providing for them, as you can call them almajiris or beggars have all grown up.

“When you talk about unemployment, the biggest problem is having the biggest population of unemployable.

“When they deny workers such payment, can there be peace? I submit with the International Labour Organisation, ILO, that the condition for national peace and security does not necessarily need much bullet but decent jobs.

‘’But when you are at an environment where jobs are being killed, jobs that do not exist cannot even be decent.”

Banditry, kidnapping and general insecurity is currently on the rise across Nigeria.

While bandits are abducting and killing students in the North, unknown gunmen are attacking security personnel and government institutions in the Southeast.

Killer herdsmen are creating havoc in some states like Benue, Taraba and some parts of the Southeast

Adewumi Faniran

Politics

Ogun Govt. Reiterates Commitment to Good Governance

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People of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State have been assured of more benefits of good governance from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. 

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Tunji Odulami gave the assurance while addressing the people after a revalidation of his membership of the party at ward 10, Isiwo Ijebu in the council area. 

The commissioner, who described the ongoing nationwide registration and revalidation of APC as a good move to further strengthen the system, encouraged members and other residents to participate actively in the exercise.

While commending the ward party chairman, Mr Sunday  Adesanya for a well-coordinated exercise, Mr Odunlami said the process for ensuring a viable register for members would reposition the APC for greater achievements. 

Mr Odunlami restated the present administration’s commitment to boost the state’s infrastructural growth identified the ongoing upgrade and dualization of Mojoda-Benin express way as well as the installation of 500KVA transformer to the community as an attestation to Governor Dapo Abiodun’s readiness to address the challenges confronting the people. 

Olusegun Folarin

Politics

Gbenga Daniel Validates APC Membership

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Former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has validated his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at his Olukokun Polling Unit, Isote Ward 12, Sagamu, Ogun State after officially joining the party.

The former governor, who participated in the ongoing registration and revalidation exercise of the party, was accompanied by his supporters and former political appointees.

The two-time former governor of Ogun State had last year said he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party with the promise of pulling out from partisan politics.

Otunba Daniel said the decision to join the APC was well considered and thought out, noting that Nigeria needed leaders to come together and speak with one voice in order to tackle challenges confronting the country.

The former Ogun State governor was received into the APC at his Asoludero residence in Sagamu by the state governors of Ogun, Ondo, Kebbi, Kano and Niger Dapo Abiodun

Wale Oluokun

Politics

APC Postpones Membership Registration Exercise

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Membership registration exercise scheduled to hold on Monday 25th has been postponed to 2nd of February nationwide.

The party’s caretaker publicity secretary in Oyo State Dr. Azeez Olatunde stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria correspondent, Dayo Adu, in Ibadan.

According to Dr Olatunde, the shift in date was to enable the party to fine tune the registration process in terms of training and retraining of officials and personnel recruited to conduct the exercise as well as to fashion out the best modalities to effectively obey Covid-19 protocols.

He explained that the exercise scheduled to hold on weekends would last for twelve days and urged members to turn out en masse in their respective wards.

Dr. Olatunde also advised members to disregard arrangement by any faction or group in the fold of Oyo APC, saying the exercise is for the entire members of the APC nationwide.

Dayo Adu

 

Politics

OYSIEC Reiterates Commitment to Credible Council Poll

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Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC has reiterated its assurance of conducting credible, free amd fair local government election in the state. 

Chairman of the commission, Aare Isiaka Olagunju gave the assurance during a visit to the State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to solicit the party’s support for forthcoming election. 

Aare Olagunju, who acknowledged lack of trust in the commission by

some political stakeholders in the past, promised OYSIEC’s readiness to work in the interest of the people and ensure all votes count. 

He said the commission had so far visited seventeen political parties in Oyo State with a view to bringing everyone on board for the success of the exercise. 

Reacting, APC’S state chairman, Chief Akin Oke, said the party was closely monitoring the activities of the commission as regards democratic process and would not compromise if their integrity was in doubt. 

Chief Oke charged members of the OYSIEC to be truthful to their words of conducting free, fair and credible election. 

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

Purported Suspension: Governor Fayemi Reacts, Calls it a Joke

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In his reaction to the purported suspension of Governor Kayode Fayemi by an unknown group, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described it as a joke taken too far.

Oyebode said the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party is governed by laws, adding that members of the group cannot hide under their recent suspension to announce a dubious suspension they lack the locus to handle.

While one would have dismissed their claims as another failed attempt to polarise the party in the state, it is also important to put it on record that the action of the group smacks of criminal impersonation as none of those who signed the purported suspension letter were executive members of the party at ward, Local government or state level.

The action is but a joke taken too far as they never had such power they want to arrogate to themselves while they were members of the party, much less now that they have been suspended.

Governor Fayemi however remains unperturbed by this antics of suspended members.

Well-meaning members of the public as well as members of APC are urged to disregard the news of the purported suspension as it only exists in the imagination of members of the group.

Dr Kayode Fayemi remains the indisputable leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

Temitope Bamidele

Politics

Ondo Poll: APC Aspirant Declares Support for Gov. Akeredolu

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Another aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Mr Olayide Adelami has donated his campaign office to the party’s governorship candidate, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu

Mr Adelami, who also handed over the party’s materials including copies of the party’s constitution at the campaign office in Akure, announced the collapse of his structure in favour of Governor Akeredolu’s reelection bid.

He hinged his decision on the love he had for the party and the state, saying such interest was constant among other co-aspirants. 

Mr Adelami, who explained that he received no dime from Governor Akeredolu before his decision, directed his supporters to work for the victory of APC in the October tenth governorship election.

Appreciating Mr Adelami for the gesture, Governor Akeredolu described his decision as a symbol of solidarity taken to favour the party and to move the state forward

Governor Akeredolu, who observed that no political party had taken such step in the history of the state, called on remaining aspirants to sink their differences for the party to continue its leadership position.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

APC/SDP Trade Blames over Idanre Crisis as SDP, Rep Withdraw from Council Poll

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Reactions have been trailing the political disturbance that ensued between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Idanre ahead of the local government elections slated for tomorrow Saturday.

Our reporter Isaac Afolabi, who visited the ancient town to access the situation reports that the two party, APC and SDP, accused each other of instigating the ugly development which led to degrees of injuries and the destruction of properties.

Chairmanship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the forthcoming local government election, Mr Bankole Akinselure accused the All Progressives Party led by its leaders in idanre of sponsoring thugs to disrupt their party campaign and vandalize some property.

Vice chairmanship candidate, Mr Akinrotohun Idowu noted that many of the injured party loyalists were still receiving treatment at the hospital, calling on the security agencies to prevail on the matter.

Reacting, Campaign Director APC, Idanre Local Government, Mr Akinayajo Marcus, however, debunked all the allegations stating that APC was a party that preaches peace and unity, so would not be involved in any form of violence.

He posited that SDP blocked major roads which disrupted vehicular and business activities of the people that generated reactions

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, DPO Idanre Command, Mr Ubine Eugene said that the police would not tolerate violence during and after the elections, noting that the police was ready for the local government elections.

Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party, SDP in Idanre Local Government Area says it has withdrawn its participation in tomorrow’s councils election taking place in Ondo State.

A statement signed by the party chairman in the area , Mr Akinde Adelanke indicates the decision was taken in view of the series of violence targeted at the members of SDP resulting in bloodsheds of innocent party faithful.

He explained that SDP was more interested in the safety of the people of Idanre and would not encourage a repeat of the 1983 incident.

SDP had this week raised alarm of violent attacks on its members, allegedly blamed on the ruling APC.

In a similar development, the member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Adefisoye has also withdrawn his participation and that of his supporters from the election.

In a statement signed by the lawmaker and made available to Positive FM, Adefisoye gave security breaches as reason for his decision.

The lawmaker condemned what he called needless violence all in the name of election.

Isaac Afolabi/Dupe Isename

Politics

Tension in Yaba, Ondo Town as APC/ADC Supporters Clash

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A violent clash has ensued at the Yaba Area of Ondo town, Ondo State between the supporters of the All Progressives Congress and those of the African Democratic Congress.

Report says many people were seriously injured and no fewer than fifteen vehicles were vandalised in the clash that started yesterday evening.

The incident came a few hours before the local government election in the state.

The cause of the fight was unknown as of the time of filing this report but it was learnt that the clash was not unconnected with the council poll coming up on Saturday.

The Nation

Politics

Buhari, Ize-Iyamu, Buni, Ganduje Meet in Aso Rock

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President Muhammadu Buhari has had a meeting with the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the Edo State September 19 election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu at the Presidential Villa Abuja.

The Edo State APC governorship candidate was led to the Presidential Villa by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the ruling party and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Malla Buni, accompanied by Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Although it was rumoured that the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be part of the delegation, as at the time of filing this report, the former Lagos State Governor was yet to be sighted at the seat of power.

It was reliably gathered that the party came to present the  APC governorship candidate to the President for his endorsement and support for the forthcoming elections.

It was further gathered that the party wants President Buhari to be part of the campaign to give more acceptability to it.

Johnbosco Agbakwuru/AMIN NEWS

Politics

Ondo Governorship: APC Aspirants Demand Direct Primaries

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Only five out of the twelve All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirants in Ondo State attended the reconciliation meeting set up by the national leadership of the party to address some grievances ahead of its primary election.

The meeting which was held in Akure the state capital had in attendance Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mrs Jumoke Ajasin-Anifowose, Mr Ife Oyedele, Ambassador Sola Iji and Chief Olusola Oke.

The chairman of the reconciliation committee and governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Bello pleaded with the aspirants to forget their differences.

Governor Bello emhasized that no meaningful development could be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour hence the need to embrace peace.

On the demand for direct primary election agitated for by some aspirants, Governor Bello said he would notify the party hierarchy of their demands.

One of the aspirants, Chief Olusola Oke spoke with newsmen at the venue and expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome.

Chief Oke who enjoined the APC leadership to embrace direct primary so as not to contradict its constitution also vowed to seek redress if otherwise.

The APC Primary Election comes up next week Monday, the 20th of July.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

Ondo APC Disqualifies Governorship Aspirant

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The Ondo State Governorship Aspirants Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified one aspirant out of the 12 to contest the primaries of the party this month.

While submitting the report at the APC National Headquarters in Abuja, Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Tijjani Tumsa, said one of the 12 aspirants failed to meet up with the requirements set by the part.

He said the committee decided that the aspirants be scored base on their presentations, educational qualifications, their commitment to the party, knowledge of the constitution, community service, manifesto of the APC, team spirit and work experience.

Receiving the report on behalf of Governor Mala Buni, the Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Senator John Udoedehee, commended the committee for what he described as a diligent exercise.

FRCN Abuja

Politics

INEC Clears Air on Ondo Guber Primary

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The Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) has laid to rest the rumour over the mode of the primary that will be used by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 20 governorship primary in Ondo State.

INEC confirmed that indirect primary would be used by the APC and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Ondo governorship election.

PDP holds its primary on July 22 while INEC had allocated 2nd to 27th July for holding primaries by political parties to pick candidates for the October 10, 2020 governorship polls in Ondo State.

The mode of primary to be adopted by the APC had generated a lot of controversies as majority of the 12 aspirants preferred direct primary while the incumbent Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said he would be ready for any mode of primaries either direct or indirect.

However, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Ambassador Rufus Akeju told newsmen in his office in Akure during an interview, that the indirect mode of primary was communicated to INEC through a letter from the APC National Secretariat.

Ambassador Akeju noted that all the seventeen political parties would adopt indirect primary system.

Leke Adegite

Politics

Oshiomhole Accepts NWC Dissolution

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The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole says he has accepted the dissolution of the National Working Committee NWC of the party in good faith.

Mr. Oshiomhole said he had subsequently instructed his legal team to withdraw all pending cases in courts.

The former National Chairman made this known at a news briefing in Abuja.

Mr. Oshiomhole assured President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC family of his unalloyed support.

Mr. Oshiomhole thanked his NWC colleagues and the APC for their support during his stewardship.

Abubakar Bestu

Lifestyle

Late Ajimobi was a Highly Intelligent Personality – Former Aide

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A former aide of the late Deputy National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has described the deceased as a highly cerebral personality.

The former spokesperson of late Senator Ajimobi during his first tenure as the governor of Oyo State, Dr Festus Adedayo, made this known while speaking on the life and time of the former governor on a radio programme in Ibadan.

Dr Adedayo explained that late Ajimobi was accommodating and was like a father to him.

He said Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s footprint in the development of Oyo State would never be forgotten.

Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report, some sympathizers have started trickling in to the deceased Oluyole residence to pay their last respect to the late party leader.

Taiwo Akinola.

Politics

Ogun APC Mourns Ajimobi

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Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed sadness over the death of the former two-term Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi.

In a statement made available in Abeokuta by the State Publicity Secretary of the APC Caretaker Committee, Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, the party described the late former governor as a versatile politician, courageous administrator and a jinx breaker in the politics of Oyo State, who never shied away from expressing his mind and taking responsibility on issues.

Ogun APC while commiserating with the party leaders and members in Oyo State, the National and the Oyo State Government on the death of the Senator enjoined the family to be consoled that the former senator has, by his deeds, etched his name positively in the book of remembrance in Oyo State.

The party prayed that God will grant the family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

Edo APC Reviews Suspension of Adam Oshiomhole

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The Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ward 10, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State has lifted the suspension on the National Chairman of the party Mr Adams Oshiomhole.

Some members of the Executive Committee led by the Secretary of the party in the ward, Mr Emuakemeh Sule, made this known to journalists during a visit to the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja.

Mr Sule said the suspension was lifted after a careful review of the situation.

The factional leadership of the party under the Deputy National Chairman South, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, being led by the National Vice Chairman South-South Mr Hilliard Eta expressed hope that with the current development, the legal tussle would be put to rest.

Mr Eta said the lifting of the suspension which was endorsed by seventeen out of twenty-seven members of Executive Committee of the Ward, was endorsed by the Etsako West Local Government Executive Committee and the State Chapter of the party.

Abubakar Bestu

Politics

I did not celebrate Oshiomhole’s removal – Akeredolu

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Ondo state government has debunked reports of jubilation in the state over the appellate court judgment which affirmed the suspension of the embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Donald Ojogo while addressing journalists in Akure described the online publication in one of the National dailies as mischievous and aimed at creating crisis between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the leadership of the APC.

Mr Ojogo asked the public to disregard the publication noting that there was no jubilation in any part of the state over the judgment.

The Commissioner maintained that Governor Akeredolu holds the APC National Working Committee, NWC, in high esteem and would not do anything to disrespect or ridicule the members.

Mr Ojogo however called on the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ to check the activities of its members to guard against quackery in the pen profession.

Olumide Abudu

Politics

Oshiomhole’s Suspension, Bad Omen for Edo APC – Political Scientist

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A Political Scientist, Mr Dolapo Ogunsola has described the crises rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State as a bad omen for the party ahead of the governorship election.

He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the recent Appeal Court Judgment upholding the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the party.

Mr Ogunsola expressed the worry that the suspension of Mr Oshiomhole and the possible defection of the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki to another party would be a big minus to the APC in the state.

While nothing that the sitting governor was an asset to any political party, Mr Ogunsola hinted that other parties would be eager to accept Obaseki to their parties.

The political scientist maintained that the body language of Oshiomhole was signaling autocracy and may as well confer sympathy votes on Obaseki.

He noted that the suspension of Oshiomhole would deepen the crisis of the party in the state.

It would be recalled that the Appeal Court on Tuesday 16th of June, 2020, upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole just hours after the state governor formally announced his resignation from the party.

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

I have no plans to dump APC – Akeredolu

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says he remains in the All Progressives Congress, APC, and ready for any mode of primary election ahead of the October 10th governorship election.

The governor speaking through his Commissioner for Information, Mr Donald Ojogo maintained that he had no plan to dump the All Progressives Congress, APC in the event of any eventuality.

Mr Ojogo said the governor was more prepared for the party primary either direct or indirect form.

The commissioner who berated the numerous attack on Governor Akeredolu’s family which he said though was expected at a period like this, challenged the opposition to engage in constructive criticism in the interest of a better democratic dispensation.

He described the activities in the APC Unity Forum as that of contradictory interest which could not hold water or affect the aspirations and developmental strides of Governor Akeredolu.

Mr Ojogo however commended the media in Ondo State for their unbiased reportage as events unfold in the state.

Olumide Abudu

News

Alao-Akala Heads Oyo APC Reconciliation Committee

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Oyo State has inaugurated peace and reconciliation committee to ensure genuine reconciliation among aggrieved loyalists of the party.

The State Chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke presided over the event which was held at the party secretariat, Oke Ado, Ibadan.

At the event, Chief Oke spoke on the framework that should guide the committee.

He said the committee which is to be headed by former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao- Akala should consult with all aggrieved members of the party which included all APC candidates at the governorship, National, State House of Assembly and Local governments’ level, in order to achieve genuine reconciliation.

The committee was further charged with identifying contentious issues in the party and come up with suggestions and recommendations, propose mechanism for resolving internal crises and other relevant issues that would help in genuine reconciliation effort. 

Speaking on behalf of the Committee, Otunba Alao-Akala said the committee would be committed and give their best in the assignment considering its importance. 

The committee members are Otunba Alao- Akala, Prince Gbade Lana, Secretary, Alhaji Kamar Ajisafe, Pa Akin Ojebode representing Oyo Zone, Alhaji Laide Abass, Professor Dibu Ojerinde, Pa Adeleke, Senator Teslim Folarin and Segun Odebunmi among others.

The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi had earlier set up the reconciliation committee in March but the body could not be inaugurated due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

Stakeholders in Ondo React to Professor Gambari’s Appointment as COS

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The appointment of the chief of staff to the president, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has begun to attract comments on the political landscape 

The Chief of Staff to the Ondo State Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, who described the appointment as a well thought out one to the benefit of Nigerians, said Professor Gambari was well versed in the nation’s politics as well as grounded in international politics 

On his part the Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Ade Adetimehin, who described the appointment as a balancing one, said Gambari would do well as an astute administrator, technocrat and academic 

Mr Adetimehin congratulated the President for finding such a man that had it all while, also wished Professor Gambari the best in the new office 

Meanwhile, the Director of Publicity, Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Zadok Akintoye sees the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as a bridge between the northern and southern Nigeria 

Mr Akintoye, who described the appointment as continuity of principle of power sharing, however, hope Gambari would pursue unity of Nigerians and would not replicate allegations of nepotism levied against the late chief of staff Abba Kyari. 

Olumide Abudu