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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that two suspected thieves were set ablaze by angry mob around Bodija-Bashorun in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, for allegedly snatching a motorcycle.

The incident was said to have occurred this morning, as some enraged mob swooped on the suspected thieves almost along Bashorun to General Gas, Akobo axis where they were lynched.

It was learnt that the two people who snatched Okada from a commercial rider under gun point were trying to escape when the commercial riders mobilized themselves and chased them before they were later apprehended.

The thieves who met their waterloo were beaten and stripped naked by angry youths before petrol was poured on them and burnt to death.

As at the time of filing this report, ODUDUWA NEWS has reached out to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Oyo State Police Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso, but yet to respond to calls.

There was mild drama at the official presentation of former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

It was reported that people watched in amusement as pastors and Bishops from different Christian denominations showed up at the venue.

It was gathered that their presence caused a stir as onlookers and guests stared hard at them as they walked into the reception of the Musa Yar’Adua Centre dressed in their cassocks and habits, amid heavy security at the venue.

The dramatic scene played out days after Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Christians Association of Nigeria’s President, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, condemned APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket.

He said at the time;

“The Christian Association of Nigeria has stated it clearly that the situation in the country now is not suitable for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

“It is up to Nigerians to accept or reject. Today’s Nigeria is not the same as when Nigerians voted Abiola-Kingibe ticket which was eventually annulled. Our prayers are with Nigeria and Nigerians.”

CAN General Secretary, Rev. Joseph Bade Daramola had also described the choise of Shettima “as a declaration of war.”

The presentation came about 72 hours after Adeleke was declared the winner of the Saturday, July 16 poll, garnering 403, 371 votes to defeat Mr Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 375, 027 votes.

The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has described a statement credited to Senator Teslim Folarin over the impeachment of the former governor, Rauf Olaniyan as a macabre dance of shame unexpected of someone holding such public office.

Folarin in his reaction to what the Oyo state PDP described as the most peaceful and rancour free Impeachment in the history of Nigeria had condemned the state House of Assembly as well as the 7-man judicial panel of investigation constituted by the Chief Judge (CJ) of the state, Justice Munta Abimbola saying the erstwhile deputy governor would be vindicated at appeal court.

The ruling PDP in Oyo state in a press statement today July 20 by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Akeem Olatunji, said such expression is not of optimism but of reckless boasting that is more preemptive of the court than expression of hope saying Folarin was part of the most notorious, controversial, illegal and eventually nullified impeachment in the history of Oyo state in 2006.

Consequently, the party said the impeachment which did not only satisfy the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution also has the full backing of the people of the state who willingly handed the PDP its mandate for a period stipulated by law.

According to the press statement, Senator Folarin’s role in the nullified 2006 impeachment has perpetually placed the senator on the wrong side of history and posterity will continue to hold him to account because of the grave impact the illegality has had on the political landscape of Oyo state.

Describing the senator’s comment as good radiance to bad rubbish, the ruling party said Folarin has continued to conduct himself as a man lacking in personal dignity and honour with brazen show of unremorseful attitude for the 2006 atrocity on the people of Oyo state.

The party explained further that the likes of Folarin may only continue to smell the Governor’s Office from a far distance if they fail to repent from the political hooliganism and rascality brazenly displayed in a civilized society noting that any man to be entrusted with the number one seat in the state must be a man of unquestionable character and record.

Mocking the Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its internal crisis, the ruling party advised the Folarin faction of the opposition party to note that every word and action it is taking in the name of playing opposition against the masses government are being noted by civil servants, artisans, market men and women, business operators who are eagerly awaiting to renew the current mandate come 2023.

“It is not only sad but also unfortunate that someone holding such public office as senator of the federal republic of Nigeria could use his political naivety, ignorance, and sheer brazen disregard for history, reduce the highly respected office of a senator.

“Do we have to keep reminding this Senator Of how he and his cohorts in 2006 supported the worst, most notorious, illegal and eventually nullified impeachment in the anal of Oyo state history? it is just 2006 and he and his likes in the Oyo state APC are already feigning short mindedness about the political brigandage, rascality and recklessness they participated in that has had grave negative impacts on development of our political landscape?

“Folarin in his desperation to become governor will easily jump on anything anywhere that is readily against the present government and also acting like someone with respect for decorous political conducts, good conduct and character. The world know him for exactly who he is, which earned him the popular nickname as ‘Mr jagba’ which translates forceful snatch of what doesn’t belong to you.

“In a more saner society, such a man may only be able to earn himself a career in the comedy business. Certainly not in a serious business as either lawmaking or governance. He is a misfit and can do anything just to get political power by every means possible.

“The pulse around town since the entire process of impeachment lasted, was that of a maximum backing of the people with whom ultimate power to give mandate lies. In fact, the removal of the former deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan from office following established impeachable offenses against him, can pass as the most peaceful and rancour free in the history of Nigeria.

“In 2006 when a very popular former governor was illegally impeached with the support from the likes of Folarin, the entire state was thrown into darkness, an era we pray never to witness again in our collective history. That era witnessed the most horrendous period of brazen illegality, political rascality, and brigandage, and so unfortunately, it still such a man like Folarin that’s speaking in public.

“Folarin, a politically empty individual has been the a man that can safely pass as the most opportunistic politician of this era. The first two times he served in the Senate was entirely on late baba Adedibu’s sole support. His current place in the Senate was purely a product of the Buhari tsunami which every serious politician in the state can attest to so, we urge Folarin and his likes to continue in that self delusion till we hit the polls in 2023, it’ll be like APC didn’t even participate at all.” The PDP stated.

The party however, congratulates the newly sworn in deputy governor, former Attorney-general of Oyo state, Barrister Bayo Lawal, urging him to continue in his usual self of humility, meekness, friendliness, loyalty, and strong character saying posterity will always be kind to him for making Oyo state proud.

Former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Michael Koleoso, has declared that Oke Ogun sons and daughters must move beyond political party sentiments to support the re-election bid of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde .

He maintained that the present administration in the state has embarked on many laudable developmental projects in Oke Ogun, stating that it is imperative for the people of the zone to come together to make sure that the Seyi Makinde/Bayo Lawal ticket is a success in 2023.

Chief Koleoso, who stated these on Tuesday, during a visit to congratulate the new Deputy Governor of Oyo State and running mate to Governor Makinde for the 2023 governorship election, Barr. Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, at his Basorun, Ibadan home, added that the governor would still do more for Oke Ogun if re-elected as governor of the state.

The former Secretary to the State Government said the call to Oke Ogun residents and stakeholders to re-elect Makinde goes beyond party lines, as according to him, the administration’s achievements in the zone cuts across the areas of road infrastructure, health, agribusiness and others.

He added that all well-meaning Oke Ogun sons and daughters must look beyond party affinities to vote for the incumbent governor, even as he hailed the swearing-in of Barr. Bayo Lawal as deputy governor of the state, describing him as an Omoluabi and a lover of Oke Ogun zone.

He said: “It is time for stakeholders in Oke Ogun, especially members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to be united and begin to see Makinde as the unifying force.

“I am not a member of any party. But if we truly want Governor Seyi Makinde to be re-elected, then we need to be seen as one irrespective of political linings.

“Though Makinde is not from Oke Ogun, it’s imperative we reward him for his laudable achievements in Oke Ogun in just three years of assuming office.

“This is not about party affiliations, all of Oke Ogun indigenes must come together to re-elect Makinde, because he means well for our zone and I am sure that he will do more for the zone if he is re-elected.

“I equally congratulate the new Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal on his swearing-in. He is an Omoluabi and a lover of Oke Ogun zone.

“Not too long ago, I called him and told him that I would love to see him contest for the Senate again, because he is one of our best from Oke Ogun. I didn’t know that God had other plans. So, congratulations.“

While expressing his appreciation, the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal, said he would cooperate with the governor and do his best to ensure that Oke Ogun continues to enjoy maximum government presence.

Chief Koleoso visited the deputy governor in the company of a former Permanent Secretary in the state, Mr. Wole Oladokun.

Similarly, former Oyo State PDP Vice Chairman/Oyo North Senatorial District PDP chairman, Alhaji Yakubu Oladoja; a former chairman of Ifedapo Local Government (Saki), Daud Alaraje; a former Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Hon. Rasaq Olubodun; Oorelope Local Government PDP chairman, Hon. Azeez Adeoti and the Supervisory Councillor for Works in Oorelope Local Government, Alhaja Modina Rabiu, paid a courtesy visit to the deputy governor.

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has sued Yinka Ayefele, owner of internet fresh FM 105.9 radio Station at the High Court of Oyo state over alleged defamation.

He is asking for N200 billion as damages and compensation for the defamation contained In the radio programme.

The claimant said on December 22, 2019 during the course of the radio station programme, entitled, ‘Talk your own with Chikito Duru’, the defendant stored on his news server published or caused to be published by his internet website, which has the address www.facebook.comfreshfmibadanvideos from Dec 22. 2019 till Sept 4, 2020.

In a statement of claim, the counsel to the claimant, Ayanlaja Adesanya, noted that the said words referred and were understood to refer to the claimant in their natural and ordinary meaning and are calculated to disparage the claimant in his status as a person of global repute and in his office as the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland.

“The claimant has also been injured in his credit, character and reputation and has been lowered in the estimation of right thinking members of society generally and hurt in his feelings.

“The defendant published the said words concerning the claimant out of malevolence or spite to promote the defendant’s business with a view of increasing profit in terms of financial income and gain,” he maintained.

The claimant insisted that the defendant was aware that the said words were defamatory and are untrue, since it was alleged to have occurred in 1984, adding that the defendant was reckless to check whether or not the publication was true, but blinded by the prospect of the material advantage of using the person and office of the claimant to attract more listeners to it’s programmes.