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Tinubu Extols Bisi Akande @ 85

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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, celebrated former Osun State governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, at 85.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

It was titled “President Tinubu Celebrates His Longstanding Ally, Chief Bisi Akande, At 85.”

Tinubu celebrated his long-time ally as both of them were governors in 1999-2003, with the President leading in Lagos.

Both contested and won under the platform of the defunct Alliance for Democracy.

The statement read, “With a heart full of joy and gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday on January 16, 2024.

“Chief Akande, CFR, was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.”

Tinubu extolled Akande’s defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth, and justice, recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to Nigeria.

“Baba was a principal actor in the founding of our great party, the All Progressives Congress. He has always been a progressive; always noble and disciplined in thoughts and actions, and given to rational and enlightened ideals.

“He is a cherished friend and confidant, ever so generous with his wise counsel. I celebrate him,” Tinubu concluded.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari described the former Osun State governor in 2021 during his 82nd birthday statement as “one of the biggest and strongest pillars of democracy in the country.”

Earlier in December 2023, Akande warned against labelling members who disagree with the ideology or affairs of the APC as agents of the opposition.

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Baba Bisi Akande is a democrat of no small status – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the former Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 84th birthday.

This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by the media aide to the Speaker, Mr Kunle Alabi, in Osogbo.

Mr Owoeye said that Chief Akande’s tenure as governor in the state was remarkable, with his selfless service to the people and transparency in governance.

He described the former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as an exemplary leader whose courage in public service had helped the nation. 

Mr Owoeye said Nigeria’s political history would be incomplete without adequate mention of the eminent roles played by Chief Akande.

The speaker, while praying for a longer life for the elder statesman, said his experience was still much required for the task of building a virile Nigeria envisioned by the founding fathers.

“Baba Bisi Akande is a democrat of no small status when the history of democratic struggles in Nigeria is written”.

 “His emergence as the Governor of Osun in 1999 proved to be one of the best things to have happened to our dear state”.

“In saluting the courage of this eminent elder statesman, we must not fail to recognise his roles in the conception, actual formation and the sustenance of ruling party, the APC”.

 “Baba Akande demonstrated an uncommon agility and vigour in all the activities leading to the successful birth and stability of our party”. Mr Owoeye added.

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Oyetola Commissions 3.75Km Rehabilitated Gbongan Road

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Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has commissioned 3.75km reconstructed Chief Bisi Akande Trumpet Bridge/Olajokun Park- Adenuga Junction-Oke church- -Olufi Market road in Gbongan.

Speaking at the event, Governor Oyetola appealed to residents and other road users to shun every act that can hamper the longevity of the road.

While reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure infrastructural development across the state the governor emphasized the need for the public to protect every infrastructure in their area.

In a remark, the Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi appreciated the governor for the road as well as appointment of indigenes of the town to key positions.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for works, Engineer Remi Omowaye noted that the road was initially 2.7 km but the governor later approved its extension to 3.75km after thorough assessment by the ministry.

He explained that the reconstruction was carried out through direct labour to reduce cost.

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Politics

Osun 30th Anniversary: Government Plans Colloquium, Awards Ceremony

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As part of activities lined up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Osun State, the state government has unveiled plans to honour 28 distinguished and prominent citizens of the state.

This was announced by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Charles Akinola, while addressing journalists at a press conference in Osogbo on the activities for the anniversary celebration.

Dr. Akinola explained that the celebration had started last week with the governor featuring on special TV and Radio interview sessions.

According to him, a special anniversary colloquium will hold next week Thursday fielding high-profile resource persons like former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Phillipines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, among others.

He said the anniversary colloquium would be a hybrid event, holding both in the physical and virtual spheres, adding that the decision is based on the peculiarity of the COVID-19 season.

The Chief of Staff added that the anniversary colloquium would be followed by a State Banquet and Award ceremony for some distinguished citizens in recognition of exceptional productivity and significant contributions to the social and economic development of the state and humanity in general at a date yet to be determined.

Dr. Akinola hinted that the awardees, totaling 28 distinguished citizens under four broad categories, were selected by a jury, on the basis of their service to Osun State and contribution to the global and local society. Adenitan Akinola

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Tinubu Pelu Awon Agba Egbe Oselu APC Pe Fun Ojutu Si Awon Ipenija Orileede Yii

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Adari egbe oselu APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu ti sabewo saare Mohammadu Buhari, nibi to ti bere fun idahun kiakia sawon ipenija to nkoju awon eeyan orileede yii.

Gomina tele nipinle Eko ohun, enito kowo rin pelu adele alaga tele fegbe oselu naa, Oloye Bisi Akande ba awon oniroyin soro leyin ipade alatilekun mori se pelu Aare nilu Abuja.

O wa ro awon eeyan ile Nigeria lati fowosowopo pelu ijoba apapo nidi wiwa ojutu sokan o jokan ipenija to nsuyo, pelu alaye pe, ipenija eto abo to nkoju orileede yi, kise orileede yi nikan lo nkoju ipenija yii, pelu alaye pe gbigbe igbese lati wojutu si se pataki. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu wa sapejuwe igbora eni ye ipinuokan, abo to duro re ati jije ki awon araalu mo boose nlo gege bi ara awon ohun tile yi nilo lati jajabo lowo ipenija.

Politics

Osun APC Kicks-off Registration Of New Members

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Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has canvassed mass participation in the All Progressives Congress, APC, membership registration and revalidation exercise.

Governor Oyetola stated this at the flag-off of the APC membership registration and revalidation exercise in Ila-Orangun and Iragbiji, the headquarters of Ila and Boripe Local Governments.

The governor said the registration exercise became necessary as it would afford the leadership of the party the opportunity to update the membership register of the party by accommodating new members while also enabling existing members to revalidate their membership.

Governor Gboyega Oyetola after revalidating his membership of the APC

He noted that the exercise would further help to expand the membership base of the party which, according to him, was in tandem with the reform that National Caretaker and Extra-ordinary/Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) put in place.

In his remarks, the former Governor of Osun State and pioneer interim APC National Chairman, Chief Abdul-Kareem Adebisi Akande, expressed profound gratitude to the leadership of the party for the honour of being the second person to register after President Muhammadu Buhari.

While urging the party leadership to make a huge success of the registration exercise which he said would determine the success of the party in future elections, the former governor charged the Governor Buni-led Caretaker Committee to resist all temptations of sit-tight syndrome.

Earlier, the leader of the APC Membership Registration and Revalidation Monitoring Committee in Southwest, Senator Lawali Shuaib, commended Chief Akande for being resolute and committed to democratic tenets and party’s principles since its establishment.

Senator Lawali noted that the choice of Ila Orangun, the home town of Chief Akande, as the venue for the southwest flag-off registration exercise, was a deliberate decision.

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Asiwaju Tinubu Meets Gov. Oyetola, Aregbesola, Chief Akande in Ila

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The National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister for Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and former National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande have held a closed-door meeting in Ila Oragun, Osun State. 

The meeting which took place at the residence of Chief Akande lasted about 3hours.

There are speculations that Asiwaju Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande organized the meeting to broker peace between Governor Oyetola and his predecessor, Mr Aregbesola. 

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the Media Aide of Chief Akande, who was ex-commissioner for information, Osun State, Mr Lani Baderinwa explained that Mr Aregbesola was in Ila Orangun as part of civic engagement directed by President Mohammadu Buhari. 

He said that Mr Aregbesola came with Oyetola to meet Chief Akande and incidentally Asiwaju Tinubu came around on random visit to Ila Orangun. 

He noted that the core of their discussion was not open to him because the meeting only involved the four of them. 

Earlier, Aregbesola posted it on his Twitter handle that he arrived Osun State with an entourage from the Ministry of Interior to commence stakeholders’ engagement meeting with different stakeholders in the state as directed by President Buhari. 

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Politics

Pa Fasanmi was a progressive, who loved Nigeria – Oyetola

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There is need for politicians to emulate the principle and ideology of the late political icon, Senator Ayo Fasanmi for the nation to witness a new political order. 

This was the submission of Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola at a commendation service held in honour of the leader of Afenifere Group in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

Governor Oyetola described late Fasanmi as a national hero whose contribution to the nation’s development cannot be looked down upon.

The governor said Pa Fasanmi was a true progressive who always protects and projects the noble and progressive ideals of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In a sermon, the Dean of All Saints Anglican Church in Osogbo, Venerable Olugbenro Fabuluje advised politicians to be selfless and patriotic as late political icon.

In a remark, the eldest son of the deceased, Mr Obafemi Fasanmi described his father as honest and humble person who had the interest of Nigeria at heart, saying the family takes solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life.

The commendation service was attended by former governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande, top government functionaries and traditional rulers among others.

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Politics

Reconciliation Moves: APC Caretaker Committee Meets Akande in Ila-Orangun

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The National Caretaker Committee members of the ruling All
Progressives Congress, APC, have visited the former interim National
Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande in Ila Orangun, Osun State.

The chairman of the committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mr Mala Buni
led who led other members said the meeting was to begin the
reconciliation process and find a lasting solution to the crisis has
rocking the party.

Receiving the committee members, Chief Akande advised them to carry
all members of the party along in the resolution of the internal
crisis.

Those who attended the over one-hour meeting include, the Secretary of
the caretaker committee, Mr Akpan Udoedehe, Osun State Governor, Mr
Gboyega Oyetola and Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Sani Bello.

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