Politics

Former Lawmaker Gives Gov. Oyebanji Plaudits

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

A former lawmaker and member of the Social Democratic Party, SDP Mr Bimbo Daramola, has described Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a huge blessing to Ekiti, saying the governor’s scorecard may influence his return to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Mr Daramola, who represented Ekiti North Federal Constituency One in the House of Representatives stated this when he paid a visit to Governor Oyebanji in Ado Ekiti.

He said his visit was informed by the need to identify with Mr Oyebanji for his overwhelming performance and achievements in all sectors within the short time he assumed office, calling on the governor not to waver in his transformation drive.

Mr Daramola, who was also a candidate of SDP in the last National Assembly election in Ekiti State, confirmed that there was a possibility of returning to the APC owing to the fact that the Ekiti State helmsman was demonstrating an inspiring leadership quality that had captivated him and rated the governor’ performance eighty percent.

According to the former lawmaker, Mr Oyebanji’s all-inclusive style of leadership and excellent performance in Ekiti was a good sign that the state would witness tremendous development in all ramifications, as he urged the people of the state to give him the needed support to deliver on his mandate.

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Ekiti SDP Threatens INEC With Contempt Proceedings

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The legal counsel to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Ekiti State has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to be wary of the consequences of its disobedience to the court order mandating it to allow the party access to election material used for June eighteen governorship polls in the state.

At a news conference in Ado Ekiti, the Lead Counsel to the SDP, Mr Obafemi Adewale, SAN, said INEC as an independent body should not involve itself in frustrating efforts aimed at inspecting the election materials.

Represented by a member of his team, Mr Owoseni Ajayi, Mr Adewale accused INEC of deliberately preventing them from having access to the materials.

The SDP counsel said they had visited the INEC office in Ado Ekiti and its headquarters in Abuja, four times to get list of documents, but the electoral body refused, giving different excuses, which were not known to the law.

Mr. Adewale threatened that the team would file a contempt proceeding against INEC, if the culture of impunity continues.

Oriola Afolabi

Politics

Support SDP for true development in Osun State – Omigbodun

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The Social Democratic Party, SDP’s, candidate in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Mr Goke Omigbodun wants eligible voters to troop out in large numbers to exercise their franchise on July sixteenth.

Making the call in a chat with newsmen in Osogbo, Mr Omigbodun also advised the electorate not to sell their votes before and during the poll.

He explained that SDP remained the only party that had solutions to the myriad of problems confronting the state, hence the need for the people to support the party in the gubernatorial election.

The governorship candidate who announced that his party’s congress would be held in Osun State on Saturday called on Nigerians to join SDP for the overall development of the country.

Mr Omigbodun, however, identified restructuring and true federalism as the way out of the nation’s socio-economic challenges, imploring Nigerians to be more politically conscious and vote only for credible leaders in the 2023 general elections.

He said the electorate should also consider the pedigree and antecedents of those seeking political offices at all levels.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Lifestyle

Ekiti SDP Deputy Governorship Candidate in 2018 Poll is Dead

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The deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in 2018 election in Ekiti State, Mrs. Adetayo Yemisi (Nee Adefolalu Yemisi) is dead.

Children of the renowned accountant, business woman and politician announced the death of their mother in a statement in Ado Ekiti.

Late Adetayo Yemisi was born on the 24th of December 1966 in Ilawe Ekiti.

The deceased attended Corpus Christi, Ilawe Ekiti before going to The Polytechnic Ibadan.

She retired as a Chief Accountant in Eti-Osa East Local Government Area of Lagos State. 

Late Adetayo Yemisi was a member of professional bodies which includes the Association of National Accountant of Nigeria  ANAN,  the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN as well as the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria IPAN. 

Amos Ogunrinde

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SDP has not informed us about its pulling out of tomorrow’s council poll – ODIEC

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The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC says it is unaware of the Social Democratic Party, SDP pulling out of the council poll slated for Saturday August 22.

ODIEC Commissioner in Charge of Media and Publicity, Mr Rotimi Olorunfemi, who stated this while clearing the air on the information making the rounds on social media, said the Commission had not received any letter from the SDP in that regard.

Mr Olorunfemi emphasized that it was only an individual who said he would not participate in the local government election.

The ODIEC commissioner maintained that the electoral body was set for the conduct of the poll and would not relent.

Mr Olorunfemi added that the High Court sitting in Akure had thrown out a case seeking to stop the conduct of the poll by some deregistered political parties.

Meanwhile sensitive materials for the conduct of the election had been distributed and transported to area offices of ODIEC for tomorrow’s election.

Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that the materials were distributed overnight till the early hours of today to the 18 local government areas while accreditation of media organizations covering the election have been carried out.

Olumide Abudu

Politics

APC/SDP Trade Blames over Idanre Crisis as SDP, Rep Withdraw from Council Poll

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Reactions have been trailing the political disturbance that ensued between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Idanre ahead of the local government elections slated for tomorrow Saturday.

Our reporter Isaac Afolabi, who visited the ancient town to access the situation reports that the two party, APC and SDP, accused each other of instigating the ugly development which led to degrees of injuries and the destruction of properties.

Chairmanship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the forthcoming local government election, Mr Bankole Akinselure accused the All Progressives Party led by its leaders in idanre of sponsoring thugs to disrupt their party campaign and vandalize some property.

Vice chairmanship candidate, Mr Akinrotohun Idowu noted that many of the injured party loyalists were still receiving treatment at the hospital, calling on the security agencies to prevail on the matter.

Reacting, Campaign Director APC, Idanre Local Government, Mr Akinayajo Marcus, however, debunked all the allegations stating that APC was a party that preaches peace and unity, so would not be involved in any form of violence.

He posited that SDP blocked major roads which disrupted vehicular and business activities of the people that generated reactions

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, DPO Idanre Command, Mr Ubine Eugene said that the police would not tolerate violence during and after the elections, noting that the police was ready for the local government elections.

Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party, SDP in Idanre Local Government Area says it has withdrawn its participation in tomorrow’s councils election taking place in Ondo State.

A statement signed by the party chairman in the area , Mr Akinde Adelanke indicates the decision was taken in view of the series of violence targeted at the members of SDP resulting in bloodsheds of innocent party faithful.

He explained that SDP was more interested in the safety of the people of Idanre and would not encourage a repeat of the 1983 incident.

SDP had this week raised alarm of violent attacks on its members, allegedly blamed on the ruling APC.

In a similar development, the member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Adefisoye has also withdrawn his participation and that of his supporters from the election.

In a statement signed by the lawmaker and made available to Positive FM, Adefisoye gave security breaches as reason for his decision.

The lawmaker condemned what he called needless violence all in the name of election.

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Ondo 2020: How Two Guber Candidates Emerged in SDP

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Ahead of October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo state, two candidates have emerged from two primaries conducted by the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the state.

While the Dele Thomas led Exco elected Alhaji Adekunle Saliu, the Dele Ogunbameru led Exco elected Prince Peter Oyeleye Fasua.

The two candidates emerged through a parallel Primaries held in Ondo and Akure on Thursday July 24, 2020.

With this development, the Ondo state chapter of the party has been factionalised ahead of governorship election in October this year.

While the Dele Thomas Thomas led Exco was having its Primaries in Ondo town, the Dele Ogunbameru faction was in Akure at the party secretariat, behind Peter’s Secondary School Akure conducting another primaries in line with Federal Government guidelines on Covid-19.

Adekunle Saliu emerged through a “yes” vote by delegates before some national officers of the party, Peter Fasua was elected by delegates from the across eighteen Local Government areas of the state.

The primary election that produced Saliu was witnessed by some national executives of the party led by its National Secretary who also doubles as the chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Alhaji Hussein Saleh Dass. Other national officers of the party present at the event include the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Alfa Mohammed and the National Welfare Officer of the party, Prince Wale Aladeoba.

Also present at the primary were the Acting Ondo State Chairman of SDP, Barrister Dele Thomas, former Ondo State Chairman and national leader of the party, Chief Korede Duyile, State Secretary of the party and Mr Festus Agboola.

In his acceptance speech, the governorship candidate, Alhaji Saliu expressed his gratitude to the 360 delegates for their firm belief in his aspiration and great vision for Ondo State.

He promised to lead the party to victory in the October 10, 2020 governorship election of Ondo State. Alhaji Saliu also assured of running a human development based government if elected.

“After getting elected by the grace of God, serious efforts will be geared toward making the party very stable and I will also address the issue of members that have cultivated the habit of selling out SDP during elections.”

However, Peter Fasua was elected under a peaceful atmosphere as the governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party, (SDP) in the upcoming October 10 election in the state.

After the exercise, Prince Peter Oyeleye Fasua emerged winner out of the three Aspirants through a process monitored by INEC.

The National Leader of the party, Mr. Bode Falade who led the team of Electoral Committee commended the delegates for their peaceful conduct.

Also present at the event was the chairman, Mr Dele Ogunbameru.

Mr Falade thereafter presented the certificate of return to the winner of the primaries and the result of the election to the representatives of INEC at the meeting.

In his acceptance speech, the candidate of the party in Oct 10 governorship election in Ondo State Prince Peter Fasua said that he was overwhelmed with the massive support given him by the members of the party.

He noted that he has lofty idea as to how to fix Ondo State in the areas of Education, Economy, Agriculture, Culture and Tourism, Natural Resources and a host of other sectors.

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