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His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Makinde has been declared winner of the March 18th Gubernatorial in Oyo State.
According to the State Returning Officer, Professor Bamire, Obafemi Awolowo University Vice-Chancellor, Makinde, won 31 out of the 33 Local Governments in the State with 563, 756 votes and his close Contestants of the All Progressive Congress, Senator Teslim Folarin polled 256, 685 votes.
The Candidate of the Peoples democratic party (PDP) for the Ibadan North Constituency 1 Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide has emerged winner of the Saturday’s Oyo state house of Assembly in the State.
Hon. Comforter Olutunu of the PDP polled 16,601 votes while her APC Counterpart polled 7687 votes and the Accord Party Candidate, polled 2465 votes.
Three members of the Peoples Democratic Party, a councillor of Ibadan South East Ward 10 have been reportedly killed by suspected political thugs in the State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred during the campaign train of the PDP members in the Local Government and left many injured.
Meanwhile, according to a press release obtained by ODUDUWA NEWS, the State PDP had alleged that the attack was carried out by the members of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress in the State.
The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin disclosed this in a statement on Monday. This is coming 10 days after the Supreme Court ruled that old naira notes should co-exist with new ones till the end of the year.
“In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterized the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023.
“Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and has directed that the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes till December 31, 2023.
“Consequently, all concerned are directed to conform accordingly,” the statement read.
The highest court of the land had on March 3 ordered that old N200, N500 and N1000 notes remain valid till December 31, 2023.
The President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, accompanied by members of his executive council and the Ibadan Week 2023 committee, paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, seeking his imperial authority over the rescheduling of the Ibadan Week. The date for the event was postponed due to the recent change in the gubernatorial elections and will now be held from April 22nd to 29th, 2023.
During the visit, His Imperial Majesty graciously granted his approval for the new date, indicating his support for the CCII’s efforts to promote and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ibadanland.
Furthermore, the Kabiyesi expressed his concerns over the issues that have arisen from the CCII in recent times, commending the adept leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga’s administration in resolving such matters. He was pleased to note the effective measures taken to restore peace and unity among the Ibadan indigenes.
Additionally, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga conveyed to His Imperial Majesty his ambition to run for a second term as President General of the CCII. The Kabiyesi was pleased with this announcement and eagerly awaits a formal visit from Adeaga and his team.
The CCII remains committed to its mandate of promoting the welfare and advancement of Ibadan indigenes and the overall development of Ibadanland.
A huge crowd of supporters grounded human and vehicular movement in Ibadan on Wednesday, staging a walk in support of the Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Governor Seyi Makinde.
The crowd included Nigerian youths, Teachers, Civil Servants, Traders, Artisans, motor dealers among others.
The enthusiastic supporters of Governor Seyi Makinde began the solidarity march at Mapo through Beere, Oje, Gate, Total Garden and terminated the walk at the State secretariat, Ibadan.
It was organized by a support group, led by the trio of Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat, and Ms. Seyi Peace.
The supporters defied the cloudy weather and walked round several streets in a carnival-like atmosphere.
They walked tirelessly, making their voices heard and chanting songs in support of Gov. Seyi Makinde.
Appreciating the people for their love and dedication to his re-election bid, Governor Makinde expressed confidence that the outcome of the election would favour the People’s Democratic Party.
The governor charged the people to come out en-masse, vote and stand by their votes.
At the state secretariat, representatives of various unions, associations and beneficiaries of Government employment under Makinde’s administration, reiterated their support for Gov. Makinde.
Various speakers at the rally described Makinde as having competence, character, and capacity and is qualified to continue another four years, as the Governor of Oyo State.
The solidarity walk was also used to sensitize members of the public on the need to carry out their civic responsibility at the poll.
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E-signed:
Hon. Wasiu Olatubosun, Ph.D.,
Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism,
Oyo State.
March 9, 2023.
Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that the state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has allegedly rebranded operational vehicles of the State Security Outfit, Amotekun Corps, into police colours and also distributed police uniforms to some political thugs with a view to earning them legitimacy to move round polling units during this Saturday election and perpetrate electoral malpractices in favour of the People’s Democratic Party.
In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Oyo APC wondered why the governor was hellbent on perpetrating electoral fraud, despite the widespread lies and innuendos from his propaganda machines that he’s a performer, one who doesn’t even need any campaigns to win reelection in the state..
“Is the governor now afraid of his own shadow, to the point he’s ready to do just about anything to get re-elected?” the party queried.
Calling on the police to investigate the matter, so that the governor does not succeed in his evil plans, capable of throwing the state into pandemonium, Oyo APC enjoined residents of the state to be watchful as they go out on Saturday to perform their civic responsibility, lest they fall into the hands of state-sponsored terrorists in the mould of Amotekun, now rebranded as the police.
“Clutching on to all available straws, Governor Makinde, having reached his wits-end, is willing and ready to do just about anything, including doing the unthinkable; such as rebranding operational vehicles and sewing police uniforms for Amotekun corps.
“As a party and a people; stakeholders in this state’s project, we shall do all that’s legally permissible to ensure the safety and security of our people before, during and after Saturday’s polls.
“What baffles us as a law-abiding party is why the state’s chief security officer will be the one to make the state ungovernable. Is this just about winning an election, or more about hating the good people of Oyo State to the point of harming and maiming them?”, the party asked.
Noting that it wasn’t surprised about Governor Makinde’s latest antics, especially as it relates to the disruption of public peace due to his penchant for violence, advertised in his association with an ex-convict, Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary, chairman of the state’s park management system, who despite his notoriety and allegations of committing grievous capital offences, has remained a sacred cow, who now emboldened, goes about terrorizing the people
A Former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, two-term member, House of Representatives Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Deputy Director Monitoring and Evaluation PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Oyo State, Hon. Festus Adewale Adegoke has disassociated himself from the trending report that has been flying around, alleging him and other Presidential Campaign Council Members that they have agreed to work for APC gubernatorial candidate in Oyo state.
According to Hon. Wale Adegoke, he stated that at no point in time did he attend any PDP-PCC meeting in the State where such decision was made and he called on those spreading the fake news to desist from such.
Hon. Wale Adegoke implored all FADEG support groups throughout the 33 Local Government Areas to disregard the fake news.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the old N200, N500, N1,000 notes remain valid and should be in circulation till December 31, 2023.
In a ruling delivered today March 3, the apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it as an affront to the 1999 Constitution.
Justice Emmanuel Agim who read the lead judgement, held that the preliminary objections by the defendants (the Attorney General of the Federation, Bayelsa and Edo states) are dismissed as the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
Citing Section 23(2)1 of the constitution, the court held that the dispute between the federation and states, must involve law or facts.
The apex court further held that President Buhari in his broadcast, admitted that the policy is flawed with a lot of challenges.
The court also held that the policy has led to some people engaging in trade by barter in this modern age, in a bid to survive. The court added that the President’s disobedience of the February 8 order, is a sign of dictatorship.
Sixteen states of the Federation instituted the suit to challenge the legality or otherwise of the introduction of the policy.
The Federation of Oyo Students’ Union National Council in conjunction with the five National Zonal Chapter in the State has written an open letter to His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde demanding that the governor fulfill his promises made to the student bodies before the expiration of his first term.
The letter reads:
To:
His Excellency,
Engr. Seyi Makinde,
Governor of Oyo State.
With profound gratitude, we commend the Executive Governor of our dear pacesetter state, Your Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, for his swift actions and admirable leadership qualities in directing the affairs of this state and improving the general welfare of the populace, among other things.
After the resolution of the FOSSU National Executives and the zonal presidents held yesterday at exactly 9pm,which was attended by 13 Executive members and zonal presidents,Your Excellency, in as much as we commend your efforts, we will not hesitate to bring to your attention a reminder to the promises you made to the indegenous students; bursary payment, provision of students welfare and scholarship, which were set to be fulfilled before the elections but unfortunately hasn’t been fulfilled till date.
As we all know, it’s just eight days away from the gubernatorial election in our dear state. In the next 8 days, we’ll be deciding the fate of our state for the next 4 years. And who is going to be the next Governor lies in the hands of the good people of Oyo State, especially the youths and students whom political consciousness has been awakened and are also major determinants of electoral outcomes, as clearly evident from the just concluded elections.
We hereby beseech you to look into how to fulfill the promises before we approach the polls on March 11 or else the National Body which is responsible for over fifty thousand (50,000) students in Oyo would take decision in their hand.
We anticipate a positive response from your Excellency.
Signed;
FOSSU National Executives.
Zonal Presidents.
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