Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has vowed to work against the re-election of Governor Dapo Abiodun. Recall that Amosun had backed the candidature of Adekunle Akinlade who contested on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against Abiodun who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abiodun had defeated Akinlade with 241,670 votes against 222,153 votes.
Speaking on Friday in Abeokuta after receiving an award, Amosun said Governor Dapo Abiodun was rigged into office.
The lawmaker representing Ogun Central Senatorial district claimed that those who helped rig Abiodun into office have apologized to him.
He said: “During the last election, thank God, Chief Osoba is here, I have said it, we won convincingly. They rigged, rigged, and ended up with 19,000.
“Some of them came to apologise to me. I can be mentioning names. We won that election. But I have moved on. We did our work, we will continue to do what we have to do. God will be with all of us.”
Speaking to newsmen, the former governor insisted that Abiodun must be removed, stressing that he was not in support of the present administration in the state.
“Well, I am happy. When you are in a place and they are telling you that you have done the work of four or five governors altogether. I feel elated. I am happy that they appreciated our little efforts.
“Just wait, very soon, you will hear where we are going next. Clearly, you know my stand, and my stand is my stand. I am not supporting this administration that is there now. He must be removed,” Amosun said.
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Friday gave the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, notice to quit the government house by 2023.
The quit notice was given over the governor’s plan to return schools to missionaries which was announced yesterday.
The quit notice was contained in a press statement issued by the director of MURIC.
The statement read, “Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday announced his plan to return public schools to missionaries. We receive this announcement with a pinch of salt. It is a blow below the belt. It is arbitrary, a betrayal of trust, and a most provocative move. Coming at a time Muslim liberation struggle is at its peak, the move is most unwise, audacious, and insensitive. It had better not be. Makinde should perish the thought.
“The governor is acting the script written by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). It will fail. Those schools are our common patrimony. He cannot give them out just like that after the government has spent billions of Oyo State taxpayers’ money on adding more, renovating, purchasing equipment and maintaining the infrastructure, paying teachers’ salaries, etc for more than 50 years.
“The idea is to perpetuate the suppression of Muslim children in public schools by claiming that the schools belong to missionaries. These are neo-imperialists seeking all means to remain relevant, powerful, and dominant.
“Yet the so-called missionary schools were built on land belonging to our Muslim forefathers who were deceived by the Christian colonialists into giving out the land ‘gratis’ in most cases. Apart from the land which was given free, our Muslim forefathers also paid tax into the coffers of the colonialists to build the schools. Nobody should try to pull the wool over our eyes. The difference between the colonial government and the missionaries is like six and half dozen. Peter was robbed to pay Paul. The colonialists collected our hard-earned money and gave the missionaries.
“It was the mother of all treacheries when the colonialists gave the schools missionary names after completing the buildings. Not only that, they turned round to bite the finger that fed them by rejecting Muslim children who refused to change their names to Christian nomenclatures. Majority of the Muslims had to succumb. Thus Abdul Rasheed became Richard, Yusuf became Joseph, Ishaq became Isaac and Maryam became Mary.
“Anybody who observes the trajectory of Makinde’s administration will know that he came with the sole agenda of subjugating Muslims in Oyo State to the whims and caprices of CAN. But the Muslims of Oyo State will resist this with every legitimate means at their disposal.
“There must be consequences for irresponsible and reckless leadership. There will be peaceful rallies and protests until Makinde rescinds his decision. The Muslim youths in the state have taken Makinde’s plan to return schools to missionaries as a confrontation. Already, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has fired the first salvo. Makinde has miscalculated. He assumes that his very few contract-seeking Muslim business partners control the Muslim community of Oyo State. He will soon know the truth.
“Makinde is in the habit of snatching from the Muslims what belongs to them. Yet he wants Muslims in the state to continue to cooperate with his administration. He lives in self-delusion with his divide et impera as he hoodwinks an infinitesimal minority of Muslim dealers and ignores the real Muslim leaders. With this ill-advised announcement, he has betrayed those few stomach-infrastructure Muslim dealers who always claimed they needed to be near the governor.
“Makinde will soon know his fate. Muslims will teach him an electoral lesson. We expect Oyo governors to take a cue from what happened to Bola Ige in 1983. Nobody plays with Muslim interest in Oyo State and gets away with it.
“Makinde started by toying with the Hijrah holiday which his Muslim predecessor (ex-governor Ajimobi) gave us. He also refused to issue any circular on hijab to date. He marooned his Muslim deputy governor for three good years until the latter was eventually impeached and replaced with a Muslim-by-name deputy. Seyi Makinde’s anti-Muslim agenda cannot stomach the idea of a genuine Muslim deputy governor.
“We hereby give the ‘Eleyi of Agodi’ notice to quit Agodi Government House come 29th May, 2023. The Muslim dealers masquerading as Muslim leaders and romancing with our traducers for contracts will not be able to save him. Makinde’s days in the government house are numbered. He has murdered sleep. From this day to 29th May, 2023, Makinde shall sleep no more. We advise him to start loading his backpack with his most essential commodities from today.
“MURIC calls on Muslims in Oyo State to possess their possessions. We shall all face Allah Yawm al-Qiyamah to report what we did for Islam and the Muslims. How did we meet the Ummah of Muhammad (SAW) and how did we leave it? It is time for Oyo Muslims to decide whether they want freedom or slavery. Those who do not respect and preserve our spiritual heritage must not be allowed to rule us. Makinde must not be allowed to stay in Agodi Government House a day beyond 29th May, 2023.”
Singer Davido has asked the Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola, when he will congratulate his uncle and Osun State governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory at the polls.
Adeleke was returned the winner of the Osun State governorship election held on July 16, 2022.
In a tweet on Saturday, Davido called out the governor and said that when his uncle lost to Oyetola in 2018, he didn’t hesitate to congratulate him.
He tweeted, ‘’Your excellency sir #GboyegaOyetola when will you congratulate the Incoming governor of your state #AAdeleke 01. In 2018 my uncle congratulated you even though it was stolen…do the right thing baba…one love.”
Unknown hoodlums have burnt down the residence of the parents of the Minority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, Akogun Kofoworola Babajide in Ede.
The crisis has engulfed the City of Ede as some residents are living in fear following the attack.
The Lawmaker, while speaking in a telephone interview with ODUDUWA NEWS on Saturday said the “political thugs” have earlier attacked some members of the People’s Democratic Party at a ward he attended in Ede on Friday.
He said his father has not been sighted since their (parents) house was burnt down.
“Some armed thugs attacked us during a ward meeting of PDP in Ede yesterday (Friday). After that, I left for Osogbo. Later, I was told that they were attacking my parents’ house. They burnt the house and since then, I have not seen my father.
“We don’t know if he’s burnt alive inside the house or they have kidnapped him.”
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola said the incident happened on Friday night.
In the meantime, the Osun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has called Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and security agencies to immediately arrest the situations in Ede and other parts of the state before it escalates.
The Caretaker Chairman of the PDP, Dr Adekunle Akindele in a statement on Saturday condemned the attack on Babajide.
He said, “The PDP wishes to call on Mr Gboyega Oyetola led APC government, not to allow frustration of the defeat suffered at the recently concluded Governorship Election to eat deep into fabrics of governance in the state, or at least, resign immediately if the defeated governor has so much lost his bearing as chief security officer of the state.
“The PDP enjoins the good people of Osun State to remain calm and be vigilant as the party will work with relevant security agencies to bring perpetrators of the heinous crime to justice.
‘Security agencies are also enjoined to as a matter of duty and professional proactivity, set machineries in motion to arrest the rising wave of violence in the state, in which citizens are being assassinated in broad daylight with brazen audacity. This is with a view to preventing violent reprisals from victims’ relatives and attendant escalations.”
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has expressed sadness at the current economic and security situation in Nigeria, insisting that the country is in a deeper mess now, than it was in 2015.
Sanusi who spoke at the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation, AAF’s, Leadership Colloquium and Awards, Chapter 7, themed ‘Are Good Leaders Scarce in Nigeria’? yesterday, said that 2023 will be worse, compared to what we had in 2015.
Sanusi, who was a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, criticised the present administration, saying that in spite of the current mess, the present leadership expects to be rewarded with appreciation after leaving office.
Akinjide Adeosun foundation is a non-profit organisation focussed on charity in the spheres of free, qualitative education and free, qualitative medical outreach. Yesterday’s event was its seventh which also marked the birthday of its founder, Akinjide Adeosun, husband of Olubamiwo Adeosun, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Oyo State.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour, at the physical and virtual event which took place in Lagos, Sanusi said: “The levels of poverty, levels of insecurity, the rate of inflation, the unstable exchange rate, the lack of power should worry anybody.
“This is the only oil-producing country that is grieving at the moment when oil prices have gone up as a result of the Russia/Ukraine war. Our total revenue is not able to service our debt and if anybody does not understand that we are in a complete mess, we are.
“We were in a deep hole in 2015 and between 2015 and now, we have been digging ourselves into a deeper hole. We thought we had a big problem in 2015 but 2015 is nothing, compared to what will happen in 2023.
“We have terrorism, banditry, inflation, unstable exchange rate, and the worst thing is that those in leadership actually think we are going to thank them when they leave office. There is no change. There is no sense of urgency. If you are running a company and your sales revenue cannot pay interest, you know you’re bankrupt.
“When the total revenue of the federal government cannot service debt? These are the kinds of questions we need to ask and the reality is that there are so many Nigerians, who, given the opportunity will do well but they simply cannot contest in that space.”
Sanusi hinged the reason for Nigeria’s challenges on the visionlessness of some leaders. “What is our vision for Nigeria? Do we have a vision of one country? Do we have a vision of one united country, that lives peacefully with itself – diverse, multicultural, multi-religious but one? And these things are not self-contradictory. Where did we get it wrong?
“Leaders after leaders, most of those who have ruled did not have a vision for a united Nigeria. How would you like to be remembered after eight years as a President, governor, minister, eight years as Governor of CBN? How would you like history to remember you? They have not thought about it. The vast majority of those in office have a vision that is limited to the next election. It is to win. And when you’ve won, you’ve reached a destination, not a journey,” he said.
In a veiled reference to the controversy over a Muslim/Muslim ticket, Sanusi said: “We are going into an election, what are we talking about? North and South, Muslim and Christian? Is that really what we are concerned about? Does it matter if you have a government made up of 100% incompetent Muslims or 100% incompetent Christians? Will that government work? Yes we must think of diversity and we must begin to think of fairness in this country and balance, not create any tensions.
“How many people can go to a political party and bring out tens of millions of dollars to pay delegates? Where are you going to get the money and when you get the money, assuming you raise it from people, how are you going to look at the people when you are in office and do the right thing? You’re already finished; you’ve already sold your conscience to get there. Or when a nation is ready to sell itself; when the poor people on the streets are ready to be given N5000, N2000, and cast a vote for N2000 today and give up education, give up healthcare and give up security for the next four years? Then, maybe we understand what Chief Awolowo meant when he said a nation gets the leadership it deserves. We, as Nigerians, need to ask these questions.
“People say to me, ‘why do you keep criticizing people? Why do you keep talking about public policy?’ And I say I was a public officer and I have a record – talk about my own record. I met inflation at 15.6%, left it at 7.8%. I stabilised the exchange rate; I saved the banks. I transformed the payment system. I have my record and because I had the opportunity to serve, I served and I left a record, so, I’ve earned the right to criticise any public officer who is incompetent and I’ll call him out.”
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has congratulated Ondo State-born Olympian and Nigerian Wrestling Star, Odunayo Adekuoroye, for winning Gold for the country in the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Adekuoroye, on Friday defeated her rival Anshu Malik of India to win Gold in the Women’s 57kg Freestyle Wrestling.
Governor Akeredolu hailed the Commonwealth champion for her resilience and courage even under intense pressure.
The Governor noted that Adekuoroye has set a heart-warming record for herself and the country being the first wrestler to win third consecutive gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
He said:”Our own Odunayo Adekuoroye has recorded another feat for the country. We are particularly proud that she displayed courage and resilience to clinch her win even in the face of intense pressure.
“We are, indeed, thrilled that an Ondo State indigene has brought pride to the black race, the Nation and the Sunshine State in particular. Her victory is a collective pride for the country.
“That she showcased strong determination to emerge victorious resonates the patriotic spirit of a compatriot whose dedication to do the nation proud was unparalleled.
“Having won gold in 2014 and 2018 in Glasgow and Gold Coast, the Birmingham gold is a record made. We are delighted that she made this remarkable accomplishment on the world stage.
“We express our heartfelt gratitude to Odunayo Adekuoroye for making us proud in Ondo State and Nigeria at large. She is a reigning star that will continue to inspire upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve impressive performance.”
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to family, friends and associates of Prof. Akin Mabogunje, 90, whose departure will be greatly felt by the nation, especially the academia.
The President commiserates with Prof. Mabogunje’s network of professional associates and experts, at home and abroad, who have shared in his vision of nation building, with cerebral works in urbanization, human and regional development, geographic perspectives and shelter provision.
President Buhari notes the depth, reach and extensive research of the first African President of the International Geographical Union, who in 1999 was first African to be elected as a Foreign Associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences, and in 2017, was elected a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and received the Vautrin Lud Prize.
The President affirms that Prof. Mabogunje’s contribution to education in Nigeria, and in many parts of the world, remains indelible, especially the leadership positions he held, which include Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Ogun State University, Chairman of Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy, Member, Board of Trustees Nigerian National Merit Award Endowment Fund and later Chairman of the Fund.
President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant the renowned geographer a peaceful rest, and comfort his family.
The video as obtained today by ODUDUWA NEWS has revealed where the Chairman of Oyo State Park Managing System, Mukaila Lamidi AUXILIARY has threatened to kill APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Sen. Teslim Folarin.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has said the Buhari led federal government will not allow the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to plunge it into another burden of borrowings.
Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), stated this while speaking during an interview with ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television yesterday.
He said the federal government has explored all avenues to reach a truce, but the striking ASUU members turned deaf ears.
Keyamo stated that ASUU failed to honour dialogue with the key stakeholders holding the purse of the federal government.
The minister said the government cannot go beyond its capacity, because it is not only ASUU that is feeding from the federal government purse.
This world is filled with wonders and many things happen under the sun.
There was apprehension as people opened their mouths and couldn’t close it when a case of father impregnating his daughter was heard on a popular people’s parliament programme on Agidigbo FM.
A 15-year old teenager narrated how her father used to have sexual intercourse with her helplessly. The young girl mustered courage to expose sharp thorn in her heart as a result of the ugly experience.
She made this disclosure while speaking with Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat on Kokoro Alate, Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, the anchor of the popular programme.
The story tilted to a very bad state when the father featuring on the programme having been questioned by the anchor alluded to the fact that he used to have carnal knowledge of his daughter and that he was responsible for her pregnancy.
The girl said during a live broadcast that her father has had sex with her more than six times, despite the 58-year-old man’s claim that he had only had sexual intercourse with his daughter twice.
The adolescent remembered that when they traveled outside of Ibadan in the past, her father engaged in sexual activity with her as well.
The young girl’s mother displayed the results of a pregnancy test to demonstrate that the girl is indeed pregnant.
Speaking about what she had seen, the mother claimed that her husband had been acting oddly, and her own observations suggested that he was to be held responsible for the pregnancy.
