Politics

Adeduntan Declares for Oyo Governorship under APC 

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A former Commissioner for Health in Oyo state, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has declared his ambition to run for Governorship position under the platform of All Progressives Congress,  APC.

Dr Adeduntan, an international cardio- vascular surgeon, who stated this at a news conference in Ibadan, said his intention to become the governor of the state was to leave an indelible impacts on the lives of the people.

He said becoming a governor would give him the opportunity to pay back as he had benefitted a lot from the society. 

“Major reason why Dr Adeduntan has always been eager to become the Governor of Oyo State is to give back to the state and Nigeria. Nigeria trained me, America did not train me; America only improved on my skills. This is my nation.”

“I have decided, like the great American President,  John F. Kennedy not to continue to wait for what my state can do for me, but to challenge myself on what I can do for my state. When I look back at my experience in public sector,  I realise that God has prepared me for this moment. “

 The Governorship Hopeful said his antecedent across the fields of health and other areas both locally and internationally was enough and would speak volume of his administrative prowess and ability to govern well.

“It was during my time as honourable commissioner for health that we began the much publicized National Health Insurance Scheme which helped in reducing death among pregnant women in the State. Also, equipping, fencing and painting of Adeoyo Hospital and other health care institutions, closure of substandard hospitals and health centres in the state, construction of Oyo State Infectious Disease Centre, which was later converted to isolation centre by the current government, endowment funds to repair our dilapidated and one billion Naira worth of equipment were brought to Oyo State hospitals from USA at no expense to Oyo State Government” 

Dr. Adeduntan also reeled out his seven point agenda to include: security of lives and property, enhanced healthcare delivery, improved education, youth employment, infrastructure development, special welfare packages and agriculture.

While decrying the state of insecurity in the state, Dr. Adeduntan said if elected he would immediately embark on full restoration of the lost glory of the state.

“I promise the people of Oyo State to restore effective security of life and property that is daily becoming a cause of serious concerns to residents of Oyo State. I present myself as a capable, competent and tested hand to make Oyo State greater. 

He urged members of Oyo APC to vote en-mass for him on Friday, 20th May at the party’s governorship primary in the spirit of peace, order and development for the state.

Rilwan Fasasi

Religion

Adeduntan Preaches Love, Sacrifice as Ramadan Begins

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Oyo State Governorship Hopeful, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has preached love, tolerance, and sacrifice as he felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and the country on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan fast.

In a statement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Dr Adeduntan said Ramadan is a blessed month and urged Muslims to use the period judiciously by participating in activities that will earn them tremendous rewards from Allah. 

He enjoined the faithful to use the special festive occasion to pray for unity, peace, and prosperity of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria as a whole.

“We must show love to others, regardless of which religion we have chosen, as the three major religions, Islam, Christianity,as well as Judaism talk about Abrahamic faiths and the belief in the existence of only one God-the omnipotent, the omnipresent and the omniscient.”

Dr Adeduntan who is the former Oyo State Commissioner for Health and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland prayed Allah to accept the fast and supplications of the faithful during the holy month.

He specially congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Olalekan Balogun, Alaafin Of Oyo, 0ba Lamidi Adeyemi , Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland ,Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola, Chief Imam of ibadanland, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Agbotomokekere, Chairman,  Oyo State Muslim Community,  Alhaji Kunle Sanni and other Islamic organisations. 

“May we all see the mercies and kindness of the Almighty Allah.”  Dr Adeduntan concluded.

Ridwan Fasasi

Politics

Adeduntan Mourns Death of Folarin’s Wife

By Web News 817

A former Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has commiserated with the senator representing Oyo Central, Teslim Folarin over the death of his wife, Angela.

In a condolence message in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan expressed shock over the death of Barrister Angela Folarin.

The International cardiovascular surgeon described the death of Barrister Angela as an irreparable loss to the Folarins, her own family as well as Ibadanland.

“I was shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your darling wife and can’t just express those sad feelings currently within me now”.

“My heart aches for you as a loving husband; the children of the deceased and the entire family she left behind”.

“I convey my deep condolences to you, your children and families.”

The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland noted that the contribution of Late Angela to the uplift of the downtrodden masses would be remembered forever.

The Oyo State governorship hopeful prayed to God to rest the soul of the deceased in peace and give strength to Senator Folarin to overcome this painful loss.

Ridwan Fasasi

Lifestyle

Adeduntan Mourns Death of Alao-Akala

By Web News 846

The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and former Commissioner of Health in Oyo State, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has mourned the death of former Oyo State governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala. 

In a condolence message in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan commiserated with the family of the deceased,  indigenes of Ogbomoso land and people of Oyo State over the demise of the great icon.

Oyo State 2023 Governorship hopeful lauded the giant stride of Chief Alao-Akala o the development of Oyo State, All Progressives Congress, APC and Nigeria in general. 

“I commiserate with the family of the former governor, who served the state, our party, All Progressives Congress, APC and the nation with steadfastness and consistency in his political views, and worked assiduously for the progress of the party”. “As the APC chieftain bowed out, he left the world at a crucial moment when the party and the country needed his counsel to heal and grow, adding that his absence will be sorely felt by all associates, particularly in the APC.”

The international cardiovascular surgeon prayed to the Almighty God to comfort the family of the former governor and grant him a peaceful rest.

Dr Adeduntan emphasized that power, life and death belong to Almighty God urging people, especially politicians to factor death into the equation of their daily lives. 

“We came empty-handed and we will leave empty-handed. Amassing dubious wealth and evil deals are worthless for all of us without exceptions”.

Ridwan Fasasi