Politics

Oyinlola, Akinbade, Oseni, Others Defect to PDP

By Web News 1323

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP with the Secretary to the State Government during his administration, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade.

Prince Oyinlola officially announced his intention to pitch his tent with the PDP alongside scores of others across the Southwest region at a unification rally of the Peoples Democratic Party held at the ancient Mapo Hall, in Ibadan.

  • From left, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde; his Bayelsa counterpart, Mr Duoye Diri; former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former Minister for Defence, Erelu Olusola Obada, National Vice Chairman Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West, Dr Eddy Olafeso and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Ayodele Fayose during the PDP South West Zonal Unification Rally held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
  • A cross-section of the PDP Members at the rally.

The former governor who spoke in Yoruba said it was time to restructure politics in the Southwest to enhance the development of the region.

Prince Oyinlola stressed the need for unity among the PDP family to take the party to greater heights.

To a one-time ADP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, he explained that he returned to PDP after realizing the strength of the party.

In a remark, Former National Vice Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George said the rally was a beautiful beginning for the party ahead of 2023 General elections.

In an interview, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State expressed gratitude to all for the unity that has prevailed in PDP, maintaining that the party was ready to accommodate more people.

Others that defected to PDP include former deputy governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja, Former Oyo State African Democratic Congress, ADC governorship aspirant, Remi Oseni, and Senator Gbenga Babalola.

Dignitaries at the event include Bayelsa State governor, Diri Douye, former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, former Minister of Defence, Erelu Olusola Obada and former Deputy Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Hosea Agboola.

Our correspondent also reports that the venue was filled to the capacity with PDP loyalists who clad in different Ankara fabrics.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Breaking: Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Lyon Sacked by Supreme Court

By Web News 788

…orders fresh certificate of return issued to the governorship candidate with the highest votes cast and widest geographical spread.

The Supreme Court has sacked the governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo.

In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Ejembi Ekwo, the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Mr. Lyon.

The Apex Court also ordered a fresh certificate be issued to the governorship candidate with the highest votes cast and wide geographical spread in the governorship election held on November 16, 2019.

Mr. Lyon was sacked for presenting a running mate with a fake certificate in the said election.

With this judgment just delivered, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diri Duoye with the highest lawful votes and with wide geographical spread will eventually become the next governor of Bayelsa.

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