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Oyo Speaker Felicitates Senator Ladoja @ 79

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin has showered encomiums on the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja as he marks his 79th birthday.

Hon. Ogundoyin in a congratulatory message to the elder statesman in Ibadan said every 25th of September is the birthday of one of the best Governors of Oyo State, Sen. Ladoja. 

He described the celebrant as a Political mentor of mentors and a leader of leaders.

” I am thankful to Allah for sparing the life of our father and mentor, Former Governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja to witness his 79th birthday which comes up every 25th of September. The Otun Olubadan remains an exceptional political role model and father figure who has made history in Oyo State as a politician, a Governor, a national parliamentarian, a high chief, a business man, an agriculturist and a philanthropist of repute.  Congratulations to Your Excellency on your birthday today. We are proud of you and your sterling leadership qualities. ” Oyo Speaker said

According to the statement, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja is a political leader who served with honor and integrity. 

” High Chief Ladoja has served in various capacities with honor and integrity. He is a man of his words who stands for whatever he believes in. He has continued to provide all round guidance for me personally, my extended family and for current and upcoming youth and politicians in general. Thank you Daddy for being there for us always. God bless you for your wonderful leadership. Thank you for your calm mind and clear political vision which is a lesson for young politician like me. Many happy returns to you Sir. May your days be longer than this, and may you celebrate more years in sound health, mind and in abundant prosperity”

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Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Joins “Justice For Mohbad” Protest

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…Ilesa Youths also joined

By Mosope Kehinde, Kayode Ojo

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin on Wednesday in Ibadan joined hundreds of youths who were protesting the mysterious death of the young Nigerian hiphop singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba Imole, popularly called Mohbad.

The rally tagged “Justice For Mohbad” which took off from Mokola moved towards Sango, Bodija and eventually climaxed at the Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan. 

The Speaker in the company of the State Commissioner For Youth and Sports, Hon Adegoke Wasilat Adefemi walked with the protesting youth while the rally lasted.

Dressed in black T-shirts, the youth who carried various placards calling for justice for the late Mohbad chanted different solidarity songs. 

Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin who addressed the protest at different points commended the youth for standing up for justice, adding that all well meaning Nigerians must lend their voices to call for justice for Mohbad.

Oyo Speaker who described his death as painful and shocking, said the deceased was a talented and highly inspired young musician whose songs are lyrical and melodious.

He said late Mohbad who rose from grace to grass exhibited a great passion for music. 

” It is unfortunate that Ilerioluwa Imole died in a mysterious circumstances. The investigation team set up by the Nigeria Police Force must be thorough in their job. Everyone connected with the death of the young man must be questioned, investigated and the cause of his death must be unraveled. Why did the Police fail to investigate a petition he sent to them on constant threats to his life?  There are video clips showing Mohbad being beaten and bullied yet no one was arrested at that time and no one was prosecuted. He also did some audio recordings of his depressing situation and condition but nothing was done by the security agencies to secure the life of the promising singer. This is rather pathetic, pitiful and condemnable. .” Oyo Speaker said.

Ilesa Youth seek Justice for Mohbad 

Fans and mourners at Ilesa, Osun State Wednesday held a peaceful protest to seek justice for music artist, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

The protest is in solidarity with calls on the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to fish out his killers.

The youths, all in black T-shirts began the peaceful rally from Ilesa Grammar school, Okesa and matched towards roundabout area voicing their grievances.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the spokesperson of the youths, Kola Adebowale called on the Nigeria Police to bring both Naira Marley and Sam Larry to book for Mohbad’ death following a petition written by the late singer over alleged threat to his life by the duo .

Adebowale described Morbad as a budding star, with so much talent, whose life was cut short by destiny haters, 

Men of the Nigeria Police Force were on ground to maintain law and order

Mohbad died on the 12th September at the age of twenty- seven.

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All OYHA Members Become Justices of Peace

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By Mosope Kehinde

All the thirty-two members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly have been conferred with the Justice of Peace title. 

The titles were conferred on the lawmakers on Tuesday at the Caucus Room of the Parliament building, Secretariat Ibadan by the Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Oyelowo Oyewo. 

The Clerk of the House, Mrs Yetunde Oludara Awe, and her deputy, Mrs Taiwo Akinola Muraina were also honoured with the Justices of Peace titles at the ceremony.

Prof Oyelowo Oyewo said as elected representatives of the people, all the thirty-two members automatically qualified to be Justices of Peace as they are leaders in their various communities.

The Attorney General said though the conferment was honorific, it is a further call to service to the society.

” The decision to confer it on members of the house is because people have already elected and selected them as leaders by election hence they are representatives of the people. When it comes to peace building, they are stakeholders and they can bring their experiences in law-making to bear in the promotion of peace in their various communities. Basically, by all considerations and yardsticks, they are eminently qualified to be conferred with the title. ” Prof Oyelowo Oyewo 

Earlier, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin said the conferment was another first as the 9th Assembly is the pioneer Assembly to have received such honour. 

The Speaker assured that the lawmakers are determined to do more in promoting peace in their constituencies.

” We are excited by this honor done to all members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly. This will further spur us to be closer to our people and also ensure that everything works.” Oyo Speaker said.

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Oyo Speaker Mourns Passage of Asigangan

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin has mourned the death of the Asigangan of Igangan land in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state.

The Speaker in a statement in Ibadan described the death of the monarch at 76 as shocking.

The Oba reportedly joined his ancestors Tuesday morning during a brief illness.

Hon Ogundoyin said ” It is sad that Oyo state has again lost another traditional ruler, the Asigangan. His death is coming just nine days after the death of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade the third. Another guardian and custodier of our tradition and culture has gone to the land beyond.

” My heartfelt condolences to the people of Igangan land and to the entire people of Ibarapaland. Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoyo is a friend close to me and a highly intelligent monarch. I will personally miss his elderly and fatherly counseling as well as his amiable nature”

The Speaker also commiserated with the Oyo State traditional council in general and Ibarapa traditional council in particular on the death of Oba Asigangan.

Hon Ogundoyin prayed for the repose of the soul of the Oba.

Mosope Kehinde