Politics

Legislative Arm Debunks In-fighting among Members

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The Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Kunle Alabi says the relationship between the Speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye and other Lawmakers remains cordial contrary to unfounded reports in some quarters that the Assembly is in crisis.

Mr. Alabi stated this in an interview with Goldfm in Osogbo while reacting to a recent report, where some lawmakers accused the Speaker of cheating them on a N40m Christmas gift received from the Governor. Ademola Adeleke.

Mr Alabi who explained that all the allegations by faceless sources raised against Mr Owoeye were mere speculations, said the Speaker had been transparent and fair on every affair relating to the welfare as well as activities of the parliament.

He maintained that the lawmakers who were currently on recess, are united and would continue to remain so under the leadership of Mr Owoeye. 

Earlier, report has it that some members of Osun State House of Assembly are divided over allegations of misappropriation against the Speaker and what they described as handedness on his part. 

The Speaker’s spokesperson, Kunle Alabi, “As far as Osun State House of Assembly is concerned, we remain one irrespective of whatever change in government.

“There was no need for money creating any division. Whatever the House got was its legitimate earnings,” he said.

Mojisola Oladele

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Religion

Uphold Obedience To Allah- Osun Speaker

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Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has urged Muslim faithful to uphold their obedience to Allah in the Spirit of forgiveness for one another.

The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi, to commemorate Eid-el-kabir, charged Muslims to expand their spiritual benefits of the occasion by promoting peaceful co-existence with each other and people of other faiths and shun violence and religious conflicts in whatever form.

Mr. Owoeye admonished the faithful to imbibe the Spirit of sacrifice which Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismael exemplified.

He added that adherents of Islam should imbibe the lessons of commitment, dedication and obedience to higher authority as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to the will of God which Eid-el-kabir commemorates.

The Speaker said, Political leaders and followers, religious and adherent’s, must come together to forge a harmonious relationship for the love of their country. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) established it that the love of one’s country is a very essential part of faith.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

June 12: OSHA Speaker Sues For National Peace And Unity

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The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, says the vision of the founding fathers of Nigeria shall not be in vain in spite of the recent insecurity challenges.

The speaker in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day called on all lovers of peace and freedom to rise against insecurity, a menace that is eaten deep in almost every part of the country.

He admonished people fanning the embers of discord to have a rethink, saying an unsecured atmosphere has nothing good to offer other than economic regression, environmental problems and conflict in the social structure.

Mr. Owoeye stressed that a country envisioned by the founding fathers is possible if Nigerians are patriotic, and politicians go into politics with the mindset to serve with all sincerity.

The speaker urged Nigerians to stand up in support of one indivisible country where all tribes and ethnic groups will flourish and attain its potentials.

Funmi Adekoya