Culture

Former Govs. Visit Olubadan-Designate

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By Wale Asake

Three former State Governors have joined the list of eminent Nigerians who have paid a congratulatory visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja at his Private Residence in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State. 

They were Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State.

Speaking during the visit, Mr. Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior and currently National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said his visit was to pay homage to the incoming Olubadan of Ibadanland, considering his immense contributions to the society. 

Corroborating the former Governor of Osun State, Dr Mimiko described Oba Ladoja as a great man with track records of achievements. 

In a separate visit, former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Senator Daniel maintained that Oba Ladoja was a great politician and Governor when they both served. 

Senator Daniel narrated how they both worked together to protect South Western heritage from collapsing and going into extinction, adding that Oba Ladoja will surely use his wealth of experience to further develop Ibadan and beyond. 

Responding, Oba Ladoja, said, service to humanity and contributions to the society have always been his priority, therefore solicited the prayers of everyone for a successful reign.

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Politics

Stop payment of my monthly pension- Gbenga Daniel

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By Wale Oluokun

The former Ogun State governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has called on the state government to stop the payment of his monthly pension as an ex-governor.

Senator Daniel who is the senator representing the Ogun East district of the state in a letter written to the state governor said he made the request to clear his conscience of the ethical code against double emoluments as a serving Senator.

The senator in the letter dated fourteenth of June 14th June 2023 also reminded the government that since he left office in 2011, he had not benefited from any of the allowances in the governor’s pension scheme of the state.

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Gov. Akeredolu Lauds Gbenga Daniel Over Defection

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Chairman, Southwest Governor’s forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu says the defection of the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel from People’s Democratic Party, to All Progressives Congress, APC, is a welcome development appreciated by the party faithful.

The Chairman, who is also the Governor of Ondo State made the remark at Sagamu, country home of former governor Gbenga Daniel to welcome him to the party.

Governor Akeredolu described the defection of the former governor as home coming noting that the former governor had stayed too long outside his home.

He noted that the ongoing APC membership revalidation and registration has created an opportunity for people to join the ruling party and urged the party members in the state to come together as they have more to gain when there is unity.

Kano State governor, Alhaji abdutlahi Ganduje in a remark described event as historic and extol the virtues of the former governor being an experienced politician.

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bello who is the Chairman of the ongoing APC membership revalidation and registration exercise expressed satisfaction over the massive movement of new members into the party

The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in a remark described Otunba Daniel as a dynamic political figure whose presence in the party will make it stronger in the state.

Otunba Gbenga Daniel while responding commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his style of governance which he said has helped in transforming the state.

He advised Nigerians to close ranks and speak with one voice in order to surmount the insecurity challenge currently ravaging Ogun state and the entire nation.

Wale Oluokun