Politics

Osun PDP Expels Dotun Babayemi

By Web News 587

The Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has expelled Prince Dotun Babayemi from the party over an alleged anti-party activity.

The Ward Executive members of Otun Balogun 2, Ayedaade Local Government Area made the pronouncement during a press briefing at the State Party secretariat in Osogbo on Friday.

Reading the address on behalf of the Ward EXCO, the Secretary of the Ward, Ogunleye Bukayo said the factional governorship candidate was expelled as a result of a petition filed against him by some party members.

“The Ward Executive Committee of the party at its meeting of 20th July 2022 received the report of the disciplinary committee, and after careful and extensive deliberations ratified the report of the disciplinary committee.

“The Ward Executive Committee of the Party in the exercise of the powers conferred on it by sections 57(2) and 59 (1) (g) of the constitution of PDP hereby remove and expel Prince Dotun Babayemi from the Peoples Democratic Party. He, therefore, ceases to be a member of the PDP henceforth.”

Babayemi had been looking for ways to get court judgment to nullify the primary election that produced Senator Ademola Adeleke, as the gubernatorial candidate of the party.

Babayemi lost his cases at the State High Court including an appeal court.

He, however, has headed to the Supreme Court to seek redress for his case against Senator Ademola Adeleke.

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Politics

LG Poll: Osun PDP Cautions INEC, Court Fixes September 13 for Hearing

By Web News 522

The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the release of the updated voters’ register to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) or lending any support to Osun Electoral Commission for the purpose of the planned local government election.

Caretaker Committee Chairman of Osun State PDP, Dr. Adekunle Akindele in a statement called on INEC to desist from supporting illegality saying any support rendered to OSIEC may tarnish the integrity of the national electoral body.

Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) had earlier written to INEC not to release the updated voters’ register to OSIEC as the planned illegal local government election is subject to live litigation in court.

The party had in the communication specifically tasked INEC not to aid and abet illegality and criminality sanctioned under Section 150 of the Electoral Act, 2022.

PDP maintained that the planned council election by OSIEC was illegal and unconstitutional, and the process has not been in accord with the provision of the Electoral Act, 2022.

The Party Chairman further reminded INEC and Osun stakeholders that the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has fixed the 13th day of September 2022 for the hearing of the suit instituted by the PDP against INEC and OSIEC to determine the legality and constitutionality or otherwise of the planned Local Government election.

The hearing would also involve the determination of the application by the PDP asking for a mandatory order of injunction to set aside the notice of election and all the steps already taken, being taken and/or about to be taken by INEC and OSIEC with respect to the planned illegal election.

The PDP is equally seeking a mandatory order of injunction against INEC from partaking in the illegality.

“We can confirm that all the court processes and hearing notices in the matter have been served on OSIEC and INEC,” the Chairman further stated

“We reinforce our condemnation of the OSIEC Chairman for his desperation despite the pendency of litigation in court. We express our confidence that the judiciary is up to the task to undo whatever illegality the OSIEC might have perpetrated”, assuring the good people of Osun State that the planned illegality will not see the light of day.

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Lifestyle

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

By Web News 936

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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