Crime

Owoeye Condemns the Murder of APC Member

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Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has condemned the killing of Ebenezer Alaro a member of the All Progressives Congress APC in Ilesa.

The Speaker in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi called on the Nigeria Police Osun State Command to leave no stone unturned in unravelling the circumstances leading to the murder of Alaro. 

He stated that such heinous crime if not quickly investigated and perpetrators docked, could aggravate an already tense situation that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the State during the forthcoming elections.

Ebenezer Alaro was killed in front of his father’s house at Aromire Street in Ilesa.

In his words, “It is quite unfortunate that one of our devoted party members was murdered after our rally on Friday, politics shouldn’t be do-or-die affairs. The young man who was actively involved in the rally was shot in front of his father’s house.

The Police and other relevant security Agencies must be seen to be alive to their constitutional responsibility of protecting the lives of citizens. A quick investigation into the murder will serve as a deterrent to people who are hell-bent on distrusting the peace of our society.

The times we are in calls for serious actions by security Agencies so that the already tense environment doesn’t lead to a situation where citizens will resort to self-help and jungle justice.

It is my belief that the state Commissioner of Police will leave it up to his responsibility, not allowing the state to slide into anarchy by urgently seeing to it that culprits in the said murder are brought to book.

I want to appeal to our people to allow for peace with the hope that the Police will in no distant time resolve the case of Ebenezer Alaro’s killing.”

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Environment

Osun Speaker Directs Administrative Handling of Bill

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye has directed that the State Environmental Protection Bill 2022 under consideration should be handled administratively.

Mr Owoeye made this known during the Plenary of the House of Assembly Osogbo.

The bill during the Committee of Whole made corrections and amendments to Clauses 46 -57 respectively while all the corrections and amendments were made to form part of the mentioned bill.

He said that the bill needed to be handled critically and administratively.

The Speaker directed that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and the General Manager of Waste Management would be part of the system.

According to him, “The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and General Manager Waste Management will be part of the system”.

He noted that the bill would be of benefit to the state.

Mojisola Oladele

Politics

Osun Speaker Demands Police Investigations Into Leaked Audio Tape

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has called on the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode to investigate a audio recording circulating on social media alleging his involvement in the cover-up of cult related activities in Ilesa.

The Speaker in a petition to the Commissioner of Police held that an unknown man suspected to be a Police Officer defamed him by alleging that he reached out to top Police hierarchy in the state to set free a suspected serial killer and cultist.

In a statement by his Media aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi,Mr Owoeye  said the audio has become a source of concern for the Speaker’s family, loved ones and political associates, stressing he has worked and lived in Ilesa all his life contributing his quota to the development of the town.

The petition quoted partly “I am a proud ijesa man who loves my community and its inhabitants so dearly, I have made so many efforts both overtly and covertly ever since the cult clashes began to make sure Ilesa is a peaceful abode for all and sundry.

“Noteworthy is my commitment and support to the Nigeria Police Committee on Cultism ( POCACOV) during their outreaches is to ijesa land. 

“May I at this point urge you to urgently investigate the audio which is capable of lowering people’s confidence in me. it is also important considering the fact that your name was mentioned and that of our revered Monarch.

The said officer in the audio where he also disparaged Owa Obokun and the stool of his forebears, alluded to being part of a recent security meeting and as well confirmed that he is a security official.

Mojisola Oladele

News

New Year Message: Shun Illegal Activities – Osun Speaker

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Nigerians have been enjoined to shun activities that could plunge the country into  economic and political instability.

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call his New year message made available to Newsmen in Osogbo by his Media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi.

Mr Owoeye stated that residents and citizens should always have it in their minds that individual actions make a summation of the society.

He Expressed the hope the Nation would surmount it’s  economic and security challenges as Nigeria is entering into a new phase of economic prosperity in the New year.

The Speaker encourage Nigerians to rise in hope and take their destiny in their hands as they step into the new year, stating that a little contribution for the development of the country by all and sundry would go a long way in having a better country.

He emphasised the need for the Electorates to Elect competent people into power irrespective of tribe, religion or personal interests. 

Mojisola Oladele

Lifestyle

May Day: Nigeria will come out stronger of insecurity and banditry – Osun Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to be hopeful that the country will come out stronger from the frequent insurgency and banditry that have resulted in damage to peace, stability and sovereignty of the Nation.

The Speaker also commended workers in Osun and Nigeria for contributing their quota to the overall development and progress of the Nation.

The Speaker in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi noted that May Day is not just to commemorate Workers’ struggle for emancipation, but also to admonish and encourage them to take work seriously.

He stressed that the steadfastness of workers and believe in the entity called Nigeria will go a long way in reclaiming the harsh economic situation that the country is witnessing, saying Nigeria workers must be patriotic with the belief that the country will survive the insecurity plaguing her.

The Speaker urged workers to improve on their productivity in order to make Workers’ Day a meaningful one, describing workforce as an indispensable tool for the execution of government policies and programmes.

Mr Owoeye lauded Osun workers for their commitment and understanding, particularly in their support for the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s effort at making the economy of the state stronger and viable.

Funmi Adekoya