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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that a protest was held today by the legislative members of the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State at the local government headquarters in Ayete.

The protesting Ibarapa North Local Governmnent Councillors were elected on May 22, 2021 and took their oath of office on May 27, 2021.

The legislative arm comprising 10 Councillors from the three towns that made up the local government council, Ayete, Tapa and Igangan were seen early hours of Tuesday, March, 29, 2022 holding placards with different inscriptions: “This Is The 10th Month In Government, No Office, No Legislative Chamber.” “No More Marginalization.” “No More Cheating.” “We Are Tired of Sitting Under The Tree.” “We Need A Conducive Environment To Discharge our Duties.” “306 Days In Office Without Office.” “We Are Here To Represent Our People, Allow Us To Serve Them.”

Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, the Councillors who were in group told PC that Akorede led administration in Ibarapa North Local Governmnent had failed to give opportunity to the elected Councilors of the local government to operate and serve the people.

The Councilors also bemoaned marginalization and lack of respect from the members of the executive arm.

According to the Councilors, Hon. Oladimeji Jamiu who is the local government’s Supervisor for Youth and Sports allegedly slapped the Speaker of the House, Hon. Oladeni Monsuru Badmus “just because the Speaker was trying to settle dispute between the Supervisor and a member of hospital management board at the state level.

Asked if the Supervisor had the backing of the local government chairman to have acted in such manner, the Councilors said they had no evidence of such but premised their claim on the fact that “Akorede led governmnent has no respect for anyone.”

“It is only Ibarapa North Local Governmnent that doesn’t have office for Councilors, we were elected to serve our people, without an office, how are we going to discharge our constitutional responsibilities?.”

“We are here to serve the people, there is no way to prepare motions or bills, it is the job of Councilors to listen to what our people need while we forward their request for executive implementation, but this is what we have not been doing since we were elected.”

“Only Akorede and his group are governing the local government, we are tired, we are being cheated and marginalized, our career is in danger.”

“We reported everything to Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju but nothing was done.”

“We really want to serve our people, this is not how governmnent is run,” the Councilors told PC.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been warned by the White Witches Association of Nigeria (WWAN) against running in the 2023 presidential election.

According to the group, God has no plan for Osinbajo to emerge as President in 2023, hence he would lose if he attempts to contest.

The spokesman of WWAN, Iboi Okhue noted that God sent Osinbajo for a particular mission.

The former board member of the Edo State Traditional Council during former Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s administration further stated that Osinbajo’s mission would end by May 29, 2023.

He charged the Vice President to return to the pulpit where God has a higher assignment for him than contesting for the presidency.

Okhue while speaking with Independent said, “God sent him to deliver a message to Nigerians. He has done that and he should go back to the church. God will use him in a bigger way other than being a head of state.”

There are indications that the Vice President might contest in the forthcoming general election under the All Progressives Congress.

However, Osinbajo is yet to state his position on contesting the 2023 presidential election despite calls for him to declare his intention.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, has cancelled the colloquium organised in commemoration of his 70th birthday.

The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the event could not continue in the wake of the attack on a train heading to Kaduna state from Abuja.

TheCable had reported how the train was attacked by gunmen in the Kateri-Rijana area of Kaduna on Monday night. The train was said to have almost reached Rigasa, its final stop.

Speaking shortly after his arrival at the colloquium on Tuesday, Tinubu said he cannot be celebrating and rejoicing amidst a national tragedy.

He asked the attendees to “go home and pray” for the victims of the attack.

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined members, leaders and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in rejoicing with National Leader of the party and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 70th birthday, March 29, 2022.

President Buhari affirms the contributions of the party stalwart to the political, economic and social development of the country, setting a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy.

As the former Governor of Lagos State turns 70, the President notes and salutes his courage, resilience, selflessness and nobility in always placing the welfare and unity of the nation above self, backed with vision of a greater Nigeria through investments in people, institutions and governments, without minding tribe or creed.

President Buhari joins family members, friends, business and political associates in celebrating the septuagenarian, who has diligently and progressively risen on the nation’s political ladder since 1992, fighting for democratic rule against many odds, angling for people-focused development and supporting visionary and purposeful leadership.

The President prays that the Almighty God will increase Asiwaju Tinubu, the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom, in strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation, and humanity.