Politics

Our NASS members will support your developmental plans – Oyo APC to Tinubu

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

As the 10th National Assembly is due for inauguration on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has assured President Bola Tinubu that all its twelve members in both the Red and Green Chambers would not only key into the developmental plans of his administration but also remain loyal, committed and steadfast as they are being positioned to serve in greater capacity. 

Oyo APC has all the senators-elect from the three districts of Oyo South, Oyo Central and Oyo North as well as nine out of the 14 members-elect to the House of Representatives as its members. 

Five of them are elected as federal lawmakers for the first time while six are returning either for the second or third with the exception of Senator AbdulFatai Buhari who is now set for his third term in the Senate after he had previously spent a term in the Green Chamber between 2003 and 2007.

In a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC boasted of the quality of all its representatives in the 10th Assembly describing them as “men and woman of competence, enviable track record and proven integrity who would are poised to contribute their quota to the growth and development of their father land under the current dispensation and beyond.”

“As a progressive people, we had looked forward to an auspicious period like this when we would have an individual blessed with the combined wisdom and foresight of Chief Obafemi Awolowo as well as the courage and doggedness of Bashorun MKO Abiola to direct the affairs of this great nation. Now that we have a tested and trusted democrat who also understands the dynamics of public administration at the helms of affairs of our dear country, it is imperative we join hands with him and ensure that he does not fail.”

“To this end, we have realized that the legislative arm would play a key role in the task ahead of Tinubu administration and this makes it important for Mr. President to have people of like minds in both Chambers as allied partners. As a matter of fact, President Bola Tinubu would find all Oyo APC members in the National Assembly loyal subordinates and passionate patriots who would always be ready to support his vision and ideas as far as moving the nation forward is concerned.”

“Apart from ’emeritus’ Senator Buhari, we are also having seasoned professionals and committed patriots in Barrister Sarafadeen Alli and Dr. Yunus Akintunde who would be operating from the Senate while other diligent and experienced democrats would be discharging their respective duties from the House of Representatives. These include; Honourable Tajudeen Abisodun Kareem, Honourable Akeem Adeniyi, Honourable Akin Alabi, Honourable Olaide Akinremi, Honourable Tolulope Akande-Shadipe, Honourable Olaide Muhammadah, Honourable Aderemi Oseni, Honourable Olafisoye Akinmoyede and Honourable Olamijuwon Alao-Akala.”

“With the job done by the leadership of the APC in Oyo State in partnership with all the party candidates including, Senator Teslim Folarin, to deliver a total number of 449,884 votes to Senator Bola Tinubu and Senator Kassim Shettima in the last presidential election, we have demonstrated that we shall always identify with the cause of Mr. President and also ensure that he succeeds in everything he does to promote democracy, rule of law and also deliver good governance to the people of Nigeria.” Oyo APC stated.

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Politics

Amosun Reiterates Support for Ogun ADC Governorship Candidate

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By Wale Oluokun

The immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun says his decision to support the governorship candidate of another party, the African Democratic Congress, Mr Biyi Otegbeye against his party the APC was for equity and fairness.

Senator Amsoun while speaking at the campaign rally of the ADC in Abeokuta explained that Yewa/Awori part of the state deserves to also lead the state.

He stated that his decision to support Mr Otegbeye was not due to any grudge against the incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun but to give every part of Ogun State equal opportunity.

The former governor, who expressed concern about the current state of affairs in the state, said that the present government has dropped the standard in road construction, accountability and even distribution of infrastructure.

He called on his supporters to vote for the APC presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu and vote for Biyi Otegbeye for the governorship seat.

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I will reclaim my mandate – Gov. Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has again expressed assurance that he will reclaim his Governorship mandate from the opposition, the People’s Democratic Party.

Governor Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while addressing party members and supporters who participated in a solidarity match to express support for APC presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu and his running mate Kasim Shetima.

He emphasized his belief in God to reclaim his mandate, stressing that Senator Tinubu would also win the presidential election in 2023.

The governor, who described Asiwaju Tinubu as the best for the job, said the APC flag bearer had demonstrated his competency to restore the nation’s glory.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that Governor Oyetola had earlier joined thousands of party members for a 9.2km solidarity walk in Osogbo.

The walk, which took off from the government house went through Oke-Fia, Olaiya, Isale Osun, Oja-Oba Station Road and terminated at freedom park where the governor addressed party members and supporters.

Abiodun Adeoye

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Plaudits over Tinubu’s Emergence as APC Presidential Flag-bearer

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Ogun

Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has described the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a strategic thinker as well as an organized personality.

The former governor, who is the senatorial candidate for Ogun East in the 2023 election, in a statement by his media office submitted that Asiwaju Tinubu has proved bookmakers wrong with his emergence.

Otunba Daniel said the APC flag bearer was a dogged fighter, who knows his onions and would go to lengths in achieving his strategic objectives.

He wished APC flag bearer well as he proceed further in his campaign for the mandate of all Nigerians.

Wale Oluokun

Osun

Similarly, the emergence of All Progressive Congress, APC, National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 general election has been described as a good development for the party.

A political scientist, Mr. Femi Adekanmbi stated this while reacting to the outcome of the just concluded party convention in Abuja today.

Mr. Adekanmbi, who noted that the candidate of the main opposition party, is from the North pointed out that Senator Tinubu was well connected to diverse tribes of the nation which would help the party to gather enough votes to emerge victorious in the general election.

Also speaking, a public affairs commentator, Mr. Tunji Olanipekun condemned the last-minute synergy among Southwest aspirants which he said does not portray them in good light.

Olanipekun while advising the APC presidential candidate to be magnanimous in victory, however, stressed the need for all the aspirants to embrace the result and team up with Senator Tinubu.

He equally called on the electorate to weigh their options very well in the 2023 general election, stressing that their choice of president would determine the progress or otherwise of the nation. 

Mr. Olanipekun called on the electoral body to keep adhering strictly to electoral laws and principles towards ensuring credible polls.

Abiodun Adeoye

Security

Owo Attack : Osinbajo,Tinubu, Others Pay Condolence Visit

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Presidential aspirants, Vice president, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Bola Tinubu and Governor Kayode Fayemi and others were in Owo Ondo State today to pay condolence visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Vice President Osinbajo delivered President Muhammadu Buhari message of reassurance that the administration remains committed to putting an end to the various security challenges in the country.

The Vice President who was at church premises , scene of the attack said the perpetrators would be brought to justice

Also, Senator Tinubu who was sober in his speech at the palace of Olowo of Owo , Oba Ajibade Ogunoye promised to support the state government with the cost treatment of the victims.

The chairman of the Nigeria Governors forum Dr Kayode Fayemi and former Ogun state governor , Senator Ibikunle Amosun who were also at the St Louis Catholic Hospital , Owo and the palace of olowo condoled with the people.

Responding, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade
Ogunoye said it was an attack on Nigeria and not Ondo state alone.

He appealed to the federal government to review the security architecture of the country and flush out strangers residing in various forest reserves in the state.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said the incident was first of its kind in the peaceful ancient town of Owo.

Correspondent Isaac Afolabi who was in Owo reports that schools , shops and other business centres were shut while residents gathered in groups discussing the incident.#

Isaac Afolabi