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Osun PDP Leader Congratulates Erelu Obada on Her 70th Birthday Celebration

By Web News 937

Frontline politician and a leader of People’s Democratic Party in Osun state, Alhaji Lukman Mudashir has congratulated former Deputy Governor of the state, Erelu Olusola Obada on her 70th birthday.

In a congratulatory message, Alhaji Mudashir, popularly known as L&K, described Erelu Obada as an excellent leader whose service to humanity is immeasurable.

Alhaji Lukman Mudashir

“Mama is a wonderful soul who lift the souls of many others. She is a ravishingly beautiful woman and at the same time suave and highly intelligent.”

“On behalf of my immediate family, political family, friends and the entire Iwoland PDP, I identify and celebrate with you on this occasion of your 70th birthday. I pray God grant you sound health and long life, ma”

The Iwo-based politician and former House of Representatives candidate of the PDP for Iwo/Ayedire/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State in the 2019 Election, said Erelu Obada was a leader worthy of emulation, whose kind-heartedness endears people to her.

He added that her sterling performance as Deputy Governor of Osun State and Minister of Defense were immense and worthy of note.

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Politics

Oyinlola, Akinbade, Oseni, Others Defect to PDP

By Web News 1317

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