The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered security agencies to arrest perpetrators of attacks recorded in some local government areas during Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly election in the state.
This was as he hailed those who refused to be divided by hateful and hurtful ethnic profiling in the state.
Sanwo-Olu said this in a post on his verified Twitter handle shortly after he was declared winner of the governorship election.
He said, “During the course of the campaign, we sadly saw a lot of divisive rhetoric used. Elections should be about capacity, competence, and experience, not ethnicity or religion.
“I salute those who refused to be divided by hateful and hurtful ethnic profiling. Recent skirmishes in some LGAs resulting in injuries are reprehensible and not reflective of who we are. Law enforcement and security agencies have been directed to ensure that those found culpable face the full wrath of the law.
Ilorin based veteran musician, Alhaji Jaigbade Alao is dead.
It was gathered that Alao popular called the King of Music died early Monday morning.
The Dadakuada music legend reigned with colleagues such as Odolaye Aremu, Aremu Ose, Iyabo Baluu, Omoeke Amao and Iya Tamiwo.
He was turbaned in 1991 as the King of Musicians (Oba Olorin) by the late Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Zulu Karnaini Gambari and received an honorary doctorate degree in Music from Kwara State University in 2018.
As at press time, his remains has been prepared for burial.
Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has broken her silence on her defeat in the March 18 elections, stating that she doesn’t regret running for office.
Akindele and her principal, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, were defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
On her Instagram page on Monday, she wrote, “It has been an amazing and insightful experience on my journey to the ballot, and I must say, it was an absolute learning curve for me. A lot of things have been learned and unlearned. I sincerely do not regret taking this huge step of running for office.
“I, therefore, want to thank the people of Lagos state for believing in me and supporting my decision to run for office. I saw every message of support online and offline, I heard of all the places where people supported me and challenged those who tried to discredit me.
“I remember every warm welcome during our campaign tour and the faith you all showed in me. The elections might not have panned out in the way we hoped, but it was an honourable run for us. We fought a good fight indeed, as a matter of fact.
“I also want to encourage all who mean well for the Nation and the state of Lagos not to give up. I understand that some of us are beginning to develop some sort of apathy toward the system, however, if we do not speak, we will never be heard. I’m glad that we could at least speak up.”
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has described the outcome of the March 18, 2023, House of Assembly election in the State as an eloquent testimony to the degree of acceptance of his administration by the good people of the State.
The Governor said the impressive performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is an unequivocal affirmation of unshaken confidence reposed in his administration.
Ondo APC under Governor Akeredolu recorded the highest percentage of votes cast (67%) for the APC and the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, nationwide.
The party also won all the three Senatorial seats in the state, cleared eight out of the nine House of Representatives seats, and won 22 out of the 26 State constituencies.
He congratulated the people of the state for the peaceful conduct of the House of Assembly election while saluting voters for voting for the candidates of their choice without rancor and violence.
Governor Akeredolu said the conduct of the people across political parties and interest groups has further shown that the sunshine state is occupied by sophisticated and responsible citizens.
The Governor noted that the outcome of the election is a challenge for rededication to service in the interest of the people. He assured his unwavering commitment to the service of the state and its people.
Governor Akeredolu also congratulated candidates of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who emerged victorious at the House of Assembly election.
He noted that the People’s participation in the poll has further deepened democratic values. The Governor said electing lawmakers at the state level is crucial to the sustenance of good governance.
Mr Governor urged the 26 members -elect to allow the interest of the state and the people be their guiding principles.
According to the Governor, “Politics is merely a vehicle for service. Our service must now reflect the interest of the people devoid of political sentiments.”
“I congratulate our party, the APC, for a wonderful outing. Much as we savour this enthralling moment, the real victory belongs to the people and those who sacrificed their time and energy for the successful conduct of the election.
“Let me especially appreciate our people for listening to our voice and electing 22 out of the 26 candidates of our party, APC. We shall not relent on our mission to develop the state and deliver dividends of good governance. It is our belief that the welfare of the people should be the only justification for the existence of government.”
The Governor commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies and other stakeholders who contributed in no small measure, to the successful conduct of the election.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin has congratulated Gov Makinde on his re-election.
Teslim Folarin in a statement shared via his Twitter handle as read in part:
“I Congratulate Governor Seyi Makinde and Appreciate Oyo State Voters, APC Members & Other Supportive Stakeholders
“All Glories and Adorations are due to Almighty God for His Grace and for preserving our lives throughout the 2023 electioneering process.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciations to Oyo State electorates for their support for all APC candidates on March 18th elections. May God Bless you all.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. It is on this note that I am offering my solemn gratitude to leaders and members of our great party – APC; the coalition parties, candidates of other political parties that worked for us, volunteers, the press as well as individuals that contributed to the Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo 2023 project.
“Furthermore, I give kudos to members of 2023 Oyo State APC Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council for the best-ever issue-based campaigns. Thank you for your absolute loyalty, dedication and commitment to the struggle.
“I also laud the overwhelming support from my friends and political allies across the country. Thanks for being there always.
“To our teeming party members and support groups, I appeal to you to remain calm as we study the results of the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections held on Saturday, March 18th 2023.
“It is God that Gives Power and Takes Power! May Oyo State and our people continue to prosper.
“In conclusion, in line with the official pronouncement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I hereby congratulate Engr. Seyi Makinde. Long live Oyo State! Long live APC!!”
A 26 year old Rukayat Shittu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has been declared the winner of Owode Onire state constituency of Asa Local Government Area in Kwara State House of Assembly election.
The APC candidate polled 7,521 to defeat her rival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 6,957 during Saturday’s election.
Shittu attended Baptist Primary School LGEA in Ilorin, and Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oko Erin to obtain her Senior Secondary School Certificate in 2011. She proceeded to Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies affiliated with Bayero University Kano where she got a diploma certificate in Mass Communication and Islamic Studies in 2015.
She was a former Senate President of the Congress of NOUN Students (CONS) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and a journalist.
Those that believed that Lagos is a “no man’s land” have been roundly defeated, badly humiliated and finally taught the lesson of their lives by voters today in a peaceful, free and fair election.
The matter is settled and the message is 8-fold:
That God answers prayers even in the most complicated situations and difficult circumstances , that He is able to deliver us from the hands of our strong enemies and the enemy within and that He rules in the affairs of men.
That Lagos belongs to the Yoruba.
That @jidesanwoolu remains Governor of Lagos state regardless of the threats, plotting, scheming, rantings and rumblings of envious, hate-filled, bitter, demon-possessed and satanicallly- inspired men.
That guests and aliens that reside in Lagos must know their place and NEVER claim the state as their own again.
That the liberal open door policy to guests and aliens must be reviewed and reforms and laws put in place to protect and secure the culture, identity and rights of the Yoruba in Lagos and to confirm and re-affirm the indisputable and incontrovertible fact that Lagos is not only part and parcel of the SW but also belongs to the Yoruba.
That motor park touts and sewer rats like Jandor and those that wish to sell their heritage and race down the river and join forces with those that claim Lagos is “no man’s land” like Gbadebo have no place in the politics of Yoruba land.
That the fraternal alliance and strong political bridge that has been built between the people of the SW and the people of the North must NEVER again be broken and must be preserved and protected until the end of time.
That patience, good planning and a firm and strong resolve to do what is right, to maintain the peace, to honor God, to challenge and defy satan and to stand up for the truth always wins the day.
These are the messages that have been sent and lessons that have been learnt over the last few days and weeks as regards events and the elections in Lagos state and we shall never forget them.
Never again will ANYONE say that Lagos is a no man’s land.
So far 19 local government areas in Lagos state have presented their results form the state gubernatorialelectionheldonSaturday, March18..
The incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared winner of 18 local governments while Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of Labour Party has been declared winner of one Local Government Area.
The local government’s so far won by Sanwo-Olu include Lagos-Island, Apapa, Kosofe, Ojo, Alimisho, Ikeja, Surulere, Ajeronmi-Ifelodun, Epe, Agege, Mushin, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Badagry, Lagos-Mainland, Ikorodu, Oshodi-Isolo and Shomolu.
Gbadebo only has Amuwo-Odofin in his kitty.
The only local government remaining is Eti-Osa where elections have just rounded up. Their results are expected to be announced as soon as they have been collated.
The collation center is expected to resume announcement of results at 5pm
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that in the recently held gubernatorial and state assembly elections in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State where seven candidates contested, only three won by the PDP with the remaining four seats won by the All Progressives Congress APC.
It was learnt that in Saki West where Femi Julius of the PDP represents lost his re-election bid to Shittu Ibrahim of the All Progressives Congress APC. Kazeem Olayanju representing Oorelope lost his re-election bid to the candidate of the APC, Jimoh Lukman. It was the same thing in Kajola where Mustapha Akeem of the PDP also lost his re-election bid to the APC candidate, Azeez Musbau and candidate of the PDP in Irepo/Olorunsogo who contested for the first time also lost his election to APC candidate, Salam Waliy.
Hon. Dele Adeola of the Peoples Democratic Party representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency won his re-election bid and makes history as the first person to be re-elected in the constituency.
Wale Canada of the PDP representing Saki East/Atisbo also won his re-election bid while Anthony of the PDP contesting for the first time as a representative of Iwajowa State constituency won his election.
Summarily, Azeez Misbau (Kajola); Salam Waliu) (Irepo/Olorunsogo), Jimoh Lukman (Oorelope) and Shittu Ibrahim (Saki West) coast home to victory against their opponents, especially the incumbents from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Surulere Constituency area of Lagos State, Mr. Desmond Elliott, winner of the state Assembly election held on Saturday.
Elliott, polled 17, 837 votes to defeat his closest rival Adebayo Bode of the Labour Party, LP, with 7,822 votes.
Also, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thompson Sulaimon Abolaji, polled 1,045 votes.
The result was announced by the INEC Returning Officer, RO, Dr. O.J Fenuga.
