Politics

Politicians have been called upon to exhibit good leadership in the course of duty. 

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola made the call in an interview shortly after a special valedictory service held in honour of the first Chief Whip of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, late Prince Ajibola Adegorioye Oyinlola at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

Prince Oyinlola who described the deceased as someone who had served the state diligently during his lifetime noted that his legacies in the political arena would not be forgotten.

He further emphasized that the man was a core family man who embraced others with love. 

In a remark during the sitting presided over by the OHSA Deputy Speaker, Mr Olufemi Popoola described the deceased as a teacher who is known for diligence and humility.

In his contribution, the son of late lawmaker Mr Gbenga Oyinlola noted that his father was a good politician who carried everyone along in his doings.

In a goodwill message, the member representing Osogbo State constituency, Mr Taofeek Badamasi described the late Prince Oyinlola as one of those who laid the solid foundation of the Osun State House of Assembly.

Prayers were offered for the repose of the late lawmaker by members representing Ifedayo and Ila State constituency, Mrs Elizabeth Abioye and Mr Adebisi Jayeola.

Also present at the Valedictory program included, the widow of the late lawmaker, Princess Ebunlomo Oyinlola, younger brother to the deceased Mr Simson Oyinlola, daughter, Princess Abisola Oyinlola amongst other distinguished personalities.

Late Prince Ajibola Adegorioye Oyinlola who represented Odo-Otin State Constituency in the first Assembly and was the first Chief Whip between 1992-1993 was born on the 4th April 1940 and died in December 2022.

Mojisola Oladele

Politics

A former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected national officers of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Prince Oyinlola, who lost the Deputy National Chairmanship of the party to a former deputy governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofik Arapaja had earlier sent a private message to Arapaja congratulating on his victory and wishing him a successful tenure. Arapaja has also acknowledged the message with appreciation.

In a general message to the new PDP leaders, Prince Oyinlola, while describing the success of the national convention of the party as a good omen for Nigeria and Nigerians said he was confident the party is in very good hands. 

He also thanked the founding fathers, all party leaders and his supporters across the country for the strength of their support for him and their love which they radiated around him throughout the contest. 

The former governor lauded his colleagues in the PDP Governors Forum for holding the forte of the party while promising that he would continue to play his role as a leader and strengthen his support for the PDP and its organs. 

Adenitan Akinola

Security

Residents of Okuku Community headquarters of Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State were on Thursday thrown into panic as an explosive device detonated and injured a female shop owner. 

Radio Nigeria learnt that the incident occurred around 7:30 in the morning when a female shop owner opposite Olokuku palace was cleaning her shop in observance of weekly environmental exercise imposed by the Osun State government. 

Okuku is the home town of the former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

It was learnt that the explosive device was left behind by armed robbers who invaded a new generation bank on March 11th, 2021 and carted away money. 

A resident, who simply identified himself as Shola, said, the shop where the incident happened was the spot where the armed robbers highlighted and distributed weapons before they commenced the robbery last week Thursday. 

Shola narrated further, that the woman after sweeping the surroundings of her shop, was burning the refuse when the explosive detonated and injured her.

When Newsmen contacted the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, she said details of the incident were not available at the moment.

Adenitan Akinola

Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has congratulated the former governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola on the occasion of his 70th year birthday celebration.

In a statement by the Osun State chairman of the party, Mr Soji Adagunodo described the former governor as exemplary leader who contributed significantly to the growth and development of Osun state.

The statement noted that the former governor remained pillar of sustainable democracy in the state for his forthrightness and commitment to human and capital development.

It enjoined those in position of authority to always emulate the virtue of selflessness as exemplified by the former statesman when he was the governor of the state.

The statement prayed God to give Prince Oyinlola wisdom, knowledge and good health to continue to serve God and humanity.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Yoruba

Àwọn asájú ẹgbẹ́ òsòlú Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lẹ́kùn ìwọ̀orùn gúsù ti yan ìgbìmọ̀ ẹlẹ́ni márun, láti parí áwọ̀ tó wà lárin àwọn igun kan, lẹ́kùn náà.

Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ọsun, ọmọ ọba Olagunsoye Oyinlọla ni olórí ìgbìmọ̀ ọ̀hún.

Nínú àtẹ̀jáde tí akọ̀wé àgbà, lórí ọ̀rọ̀ ìròyìn sí Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́, onímọ̀ ẹ̀rọ Seyi Makinde, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Taiwo Adisa fisíta, tọ́kasi pé, àwọn asájú ẹgbẹ́ yi ni wọ́n se ìpàdé nílé ìjọba tó wà lágodi nílu ìbàdàn.

Àwọn asájú ẹgbẹ́ òsèlú PDP, fi àsìkò náà késí ìjọba àpapọ̀ àti ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin láti se àtúngbéyẹ̀wò àbá, fífi òfin de lílò ojú òpó ìbánidọ́rẹ ayélujára, pẹ̀lú àlàyé pé, irúfẹ́ ìgbésẹ̀ yi ni yo dènà ẹ̀tọ́ àwọn èyàn ilẹ̀ yí láti sọ̀rọ̀.

Nínú ọ̀rọ̀ Gómìnà Seyi Makinde, ó pè fún ìsọ̀kan nínú ẹgbẹ́ pẹ̀lú àtẹnumọ́ pé, PDP, lẹ́kùn ìwọ̀ orùn gúsù, gbọ́dọ̀ ma léwájú, kí wọ́n si jẹ àwòkọ́se.

Iyabọ Adebisi/Ọlọlade Afọnja

Politics

Leaders of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-West have appointed a five-man committee to reconcile aggrieved and warring factions of the party in the zone to bring about peace and unity.

The committee is headed by former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

Other members of the committee are Chief Saka Balogun, Chief (Mrs.) Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru and Mr Olayinka Kukoyi.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the party leaders met at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan and released a communique endorsed by the Acting National Vice Chairman, South-West, Dayo Ogungbenro.

The statement notes that the meeting also resolved that zonal executive positions of the party should be zoned to all states of the South-West, adding that it has become imperative for the party to unite ahead future elections across the zone.

According to the statement, leaders of the party in their contribution harped on the need for unity and cohesion in the party stating that the zone remained strategic to the PDP if it must win election at the national level.

The leaders, including the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, former governors of Osun and Ekiti states, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Engineer Segun Oni as well as members of the Board of Trustees of the party, and party chairmen from the states, among others.

The PDP leaders also used the occasion to call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly not to go-ahead with the proposed clampdown on social media, saying the move will infringe on Nigerians’ freedom of expression. 

They called on the Federal Government to strengthen existing laws to prevent the abuse of the freedom of expression.

In his remarks, Governor Seyi Makinde maintained that the meeting was convened to address the challenges facing the party in the South-West.

Governor Makinde at the meeting called for harmony in the party emphasising that South West PDP must show leadership in its dealings.

“One of the things I feel we will take away from this meeting is also to agree on the zoning for the positions available within the south-west exco. And anything that is zoned to a particular state, the leaders and stakeholders from that state will take it home and make a decision on how to populate that”.

“Once we do that, when we get to zonal congress, we will do what we have to do and go home. This is how things have always been done in the South-West and we will go back to that tradition. The South-West must show leadership for the party nationally and the zone must show leadership for the country.”

Earlier, the acting zonal chairman of the South-West PDP, Mr Dayo Ogungbenro appealed to aggrieved members to bury their hatchets and forge ahead for unity.

Mr Ogunbenro admonished leaders of the party and other stakeholders to allow peace to reign in different state chapters stressing that without peace, we cannot go anywhere.”

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP with the Secretary to the State Government during his administration, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade.

Prince Oyinlola officially announced his intention to pitch his tent with the PDP alongside scores of others across the Southwest region at a unification rally of the Peoples Democratic Party held at the ancient Mapo Hall, in Ibadan.

The former governor who spoke in Yoruba said it was time to restructure politics in the Southwest to enhance the development of the region.

Prince Oyinlola stressed the need for unity among the PDP family to take the party to greater heights.

To a one-time ADP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, he explained that he returned to PDP after realizing the strength of the party.

In a remark, Former National Vice Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George said the rally was a beautiful beginning for the party ahead of 2023 General elections.

In an interview, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State expressed gratitude to all for the unity that has prevailed in PDP, maintaining that the party was ready to accommodate more people.

Others that defected to PDP include former deputy governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja, Former Oyo State African Democratic Congress, ADC governorship aspirant, Remi Oseni, and Senator Gbenga Babalola.

Dignitaries at the event include Bayelsa State governor, Diri Douye, former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, former Minister of Defence, Erelu Olusola Obada and former Deputy Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Hosea Agboola.

Our correspondent also reports that the venue was filled to the capacity with PDP loyalists who clad in different Ankara fabrics.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Foremost traditional rulers in Nigeria have advocated the need for improved roles for Traditional rulers in the security design of the country.

They spoke at the opening ceremony of the National Summit on Security and Insecurity in Nigeria, the role of the Traditional Institution, put together by the Center for Black Culture and International Understanding, Osogbo, Osun State.

Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola was there for Radio Nigeria.

Adenitan Akinola