Politics

Osun Govt. Raises Alarm over Planned Disruption of Governorship Primaries

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Osun State government has raised alarm over plan by some people to cause trouble during PDP governirship primary election on Tuesday.

Chief Press Secretary to governor, Gboyega oyetola, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, raised the alarm in a statement in Osogbo,.

Mr Omipidan said such individuals have stockpiled caps, T-shirts and other materials bearing insignia of the All Progressives Congress (APC), its government and that of its governorship candidate, Adegboyega Oyetola, to be distributed to political thugs and hoodlums to foment trouble during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election.

He called on the PDP to watch out for the activities of fifth columnists within its fold, urging security operatives to deal decisively with real and potential troublemakers before, during and after the primary.

The government adds that there is an intelligence report indicating that the motive of those behind the dastardly act was not only to create the impression of Osun being a volatile State but to also put the blame on the doorstep of Government.

He appealed to parents and guardians to rein in their children and wards so that they will not be used as tools by merchants of violence and destruction.

Abiodun Adeoye

Religion

Gov. Oyetola Celebrates Muslim Faithful On Maulud Nabbiy

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Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has sent greetings to Muslims in the State and across the world as they mark the occasion of the Maulud Nabbiy, birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). 

The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, enjoins Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of the celebration to reflect on the lessons and teachings of the Prophet, whom he said, led a life of service to Allah and humanity. 

Mr. Oyetola also urges them to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s shining virtues of love, compassion, tolerance and promotion of peaceful co-existence, noting that if they do this, the society will be much better. 

He also calls on Muslims in Osun and all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for the peace, stability, progress and development of Osun in particular and the country in general.

Adenitan Akinola

Politics

We will ensure enforcement of the Anti-Open Grazing Law – Osun Govt.

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has assented to the bill banning the practice of open grazing in the state. 

This was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Governor, Mr. Ismail Omipidan while addressing journalists in his office.

Mr. Omipidan said government had notified the security agencies that would enforce the law in every part of the state, hence it is a crime to practice open grazing in Osun state. 

He noted that Osun State was one of the most peaceful states in the country, with fewer challenges of herders invading people’s farm to destroy the crop or attacking farmers because there was in place Committee on Peaceful Co-Existence between Fulani/Bororo and Crop Farmers to foster peace between these communities. 

The governor’s spokesperson said before enacting the law, government had summoned stakeholder meeting to deliberate on the matter and had enlightened the herders in the state on the benefit of embracing ranching system.

Radio Nigeria recalls that the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, had on August 12th, 2021 passed the bill to regulate animal grazing and establishments of cattle ranches and other related matters.

Adenitan Akinola