The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has admitted that he couldn’t achieve his plan on agric revolution as promised in his campaign in 2019 due to the massive infrastructural development his administration embarked on.
He said this while answering a question directed to him by the panelists at the ongoing gubernatorial debate in Ibadan.
He said he was unable to achieve the agric revolution because of the fact that he needed to embark on infrastructural development that would open up the rural settlement because there is great infrastructural deficit in Oyo State.
He however stated that he would ensure that agric business is prioritized if he is re-elected for the second term.
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, Ooni of Ife has signified his readiness to lead all Yoruba indigenous Obas and Stakeholders to canvass support for APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Recall, the traditional rulers in Yoruba had played host to Bola Tinubu on Thursday at University of Ibadan International Conference Centre when he came to Ibadan for his Presidential Campaign.
According to Ooni of Ife who led the other traditional rulers, “this remains eternally important to the growth and development of the Yoruba heritage for all leading Obas in Yoruba Land to stand in unity behind their son ahead of the 2023 Presidential Election.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu while talking said he was indeed grateful to all the Royal Father particularly to the Ooni of Ife for his fatherly role in building peace and unity in Yoruba Land, which is more needed at this trying times to build one Nigeria of our dream predicated on his renewed hope Agenda 23.
The Osun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong warning to Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Senatorial candidate for Osun Central Senatorial district and his thuggish supporters to bring to an immediate halt, the current wave of violence and attacks against innocent citizens who have decided not to support his elusive re-election bid owing largely to his underwhelming outing in his rather forgotten first term tenure as a Senator representing Osun Central senatorial district.
This latest call by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Dr Akindele Adekunle becomes necessary after the attack on the lives of innocent citizens of ward 14, Oke baale community in Osogbo LG of Osun State today 17th February, 2023 leaving so many casualties with varying degrees of injuries and gunshot wounds.
Describing the incident as one attack too many by the irrepressible and increasingly untamable Senator Bashiru, who continue to display high level of democratic intolerance necessary in the 21st century modern world by deploying his might against whoever dare enough to oppose his rather unfortunate second term ambition, Dr Akindele insists that no amount of violence can save Senator Bashiru from the impending defeat from the upcoming election.
“We are tired of this incessant attacks on the members of the public by Senator Bashiru’s operatives, election is not a do or die affair and to attempt to represent the people against their wish is not only undemocratic but also a prelude to a state of anarchy. Senator Ajibola after exhausting the goodwill freely given to him by the people of Osun central some 4 years ago cannot force his way into their heart again”. He stated.
This is coming on the back of Senator Ajibola’s visit to ward 4 Okebaale Osogbo this evening for his re-election campaign where he was unsurprisingly welcome with an uninspiring and scanty audience of uninterested citizens, having experienced his rather unfortunate disaster called a 4 years tenure. Rather than accept the will of the people as it’s the tenet of democracy, Senator Ajibola after being ignored by the people got angry and unleashed his thugs against the innocent citizens who are under no obligation whatsoever to welcome him against their wish.
“The people refused to welcome him into their midst, as a Senator of the federal republic and a lawmaker, he should have respected the wish of the people instead of ordering his thugs to deal with them. The violence he ordered has left several people injured and these are the same people he swore to represent their interest”
He however warned that the silence of the ruling party PDP is not of a coward but one that comes with great respect for constitutional authorities and respect for the rule of law, warning that the PDP as a party have shown immense leadership by trusting the security agencies for maintaining law and order during this period of electioneering campaign and insisting that the PDP should not be pushed to fight back under no condition.
“We have remained calm and continue to rein in on our people to remain peaceful, but the security agencies must ensure that no one is above the law. They should ensure proper investigation, arrest and prosecution of hoodlums threatening the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections. We are law abiding and want to continue to show this no matter the level of provocation”, he concluded.
Three people on Friday died in a well at a construction site in the Owode area of Ede, Osun State.
The deceased, a cleric, Adebayo Oluwasina, 46; Lateef Adediran, 22; and Waliu Adediran, 31; met their death while attempting to recover a bucket that fell into a well.
A resident of Alaro Onigbin community in Owode Ede, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Waliu and Lateef were bricklayers engaged by Adebayo at his construction site.
He said at the commencement of the day’s work, a bucket being used to draw water fell into the well within the construction site and one of the two bricklayers went in search of it but got trapped.
“The younger of the two bricklayers was the one fetching water when the bucket fell inside the well. The boy entered the well to recover it, but did not come out. After some minutes, his elder brother, Waliu, went into the well to rescue him, but also got trapped inside.
“The owner of the site, Pastor Shina, also went into the well in a bid to rescue the two persons who earlier got trapped, but he also could not come out.
“The incident threw our community into panic and firemen from the Osun State Fire Service were called to the scene. They were eventually recovered from the well by the fire service men, but not alive.”
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been received by the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde at the government house.
The supporters of the APC have assembled at Mapo Hall in waiting for the arrival of the presidential candidate.
Many supporters who spoke to ODUDUWA NEWS Correspondent under the condition of anonymity at the venue of the campaign expressed their displeasure on the inability of the presidential candidate to arrive at Mapo Hall, venue of the campaign as scheduled.
As many people await his arrival, some of the supporters were seen leaving the campaign venue angrily.
Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the House of Representatives, has attributed the current hardship occasioned by fuel and naira scarcity to “elements” bent on scuttling APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February 25 poll.
Mr Gbajabiamila stated this in Lagos on Tuesday during the launching of the second phase of a transport initiative called ‘Gbaja Ride’ for his Surulere constituents. The 35 low-fare buses will ply different routes in Surulere and its environs.
“As your representative and speaker, I have a good understanding of the current hardships and discomfort being faced by many Nigerians, without exception to my constituents,” Mr Gbajabiamila explained. “The lower legislative chamber under my leadership has been on the side of the people, working tirelessly to rescue them from these difficulties. I am glad that the judiciary has also confirmed our position on the implementation of the policy of naira redesign.”
He explained that the new naira banknotes policy was a well-thought-out one, which had unfortunately been hijacked and politicised, alleging that some elements created a crisis around the policy to stop Mr Tinubu from becoming the next president.
Mr Gbajabiamila said the plot seemed to be failing as Nigerians still keep faith with the APC and Mr Tinubu despite the chaos following the naira scarcity.
“Nobody can convince me that it is not a plot to stop Asiwaju from becoming the president of this country. But I am glad that our God is a wonderful being as the plot these people sat together to hatch, he has intervened,” said Mr Gbajabiamila.
He added, “I have followed the campaign team to the East, North and everywhere with Asiwaju, and I doff my hat for Nigerians”.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele to reverse the naira redesign policy now.
Governor Akeredolu said that both the new and old notes should be allowed to co-exist, noting that despite an existing court injunction, the old notes seem to have ceased to be legal tender in the country.
The Governor spoke on Tuesday evening while receiving members of the Youth Directorate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led by Seyi Tinubu.
Seyi Tinubu is the son of APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Akeredolu faulted the timing of the policy, stating that it is ill-timed, adding that the problem created by the naira and fuel scarcity have affected the ratings of the APC.
He said:”We have a problem we are facing in this country today. Our rating as a party is not that favorable. Let’s not deceive ourselves. Must it be now that we will have this financial policy?
“How? Fuel and everything? Things are not easy. This policy is not right at this time. It should be reversed. Reserve it and tell CBN that we are reversing it. Let old and new notes co-exist.
“Okada, taxis , banks are not taking old notes again. There is an injunction and everyone is behaving like there is no injunction. We have said that this man (CBN Governor) should be removed when he contested to be President. The man is not fit for that position. A man who attempted to be President will frustrate us at this time.”
Governor Akeredolu commended Seyi Tinubu and his team for the rigorous campaign embarked upon for the success of the APC.
While appreciating the youths in the party for their relentless efforts, the Governor revealed that youth will determine the outcome of the next week Presidential election.
“Your demographic shows that you occupy a larger percentage. You are the ones that will talk to yourself.” He said.
Arakunrin Akeredolu explained that the choice of the Presidential Candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was premised on informed decisions based on his competence and track record.
“We didn’t waver when we said that the Presidency must come to the South. And when it got to the south, we didn’t waver when we said competence and track record are important. Our choice of Asiwaju was premised on informed decision not because we are from the same tribe.” Governor Akeredolu said.
He further commended the State Youth Leader of the party, Ayo Olawande Wisdom for running the youth department of the party effectively.
Earlier, Seyi Tinubu appreciated the Governor for his commitment to youth development and inclusion.
“We have come to seek your approval to add to what you have done in the state already in terms of campaign. We will be in Ondo for the next two days to meet with the youths.
“Thank you for all you have been doing for Ondo and Nigeria . Most especially for young Nigerians and youths in the state. With the work you have done , we know Asiwaju has no worries in Ondo State.” He said.
The Governor was joined by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Vice Chairman of party (Southwest) Hon. Isaac Kekemeke; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Commissioner for Finance; Hon. Wale Akinterinwa; and the Director-General of the Project Performance and Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU) Mr. Babajide Akeredolu.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that the monumental achievements recorded in Iseyin and other places cannot be achieved without the support of the lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola.
Makinde made this assertion yesterday during a campaign tour and town hall meeting held with Araromi LCDA traditional council in Ado-Awaye.
The town hall meeting was part of the programmes earmarked for yesterday’s campaign in Iseyin.
Makinde made a remark on the establishment of satellite campus of LAUTECH in Iseyin, construction of Iseyin Ogbomoso road among several others as part of the legislative support he received towards the achievement of the said projects.
Makinde was quoted as saying, “Hon. Dele Adeola was very instrumental to our achievements because he always ensured that we received maximum support at the State House of Assembly.
“Without him at the State Assembly, we cannot record some of our achievements. Indeed, he is a dogged and very supporting lawmaker.
“Let Dele Adeola return elected so that we can continue our good work together in Omituntun 2.0. I am using this medium to solicit for your votes to him so that we can take Oyo State to the Promised Land together”.
“We cannot afford to lose Dele Adeola at the State Assembly as his efforts and resilience towards the success of our administration cannot be overlooked”, said Makinde.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the old Naira Notes of N200, N500 and N1000 have ceased to be legal tender in Nigeria since the 10th of February, 2023.
The declaration was made by the Branch Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bauchi, Haladu Idris Andaza while briefing Journalists on Monday at the CBN, branch in Bauchi.
He said that “In the last 24 hours, we have been inundated by questions from various angles of the general public about our operational guidelines on the old currency notes, be that as it may, there are so many questions here and there which people have been asking about.”
According to him, “So for the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state categorically that CBN is ready and is opened to receive all of those old notes based on certain conditions and criteria.”
“Customers are free to come to the Bank and deposit which they cannot do at the Commercial Banks anymore because the currency has seized to be a legal tender since the 10th of this month.
“Consequently, the management of the CBN decided that those customers will have a sigh of relief by coming to the offices of the CBN in all the 36 states in the Federation including FCT to deposit their money.
“The customer has to go to the CBN portal and fill a form in the portal, there will be a form there concerning this currency redesign and exchange.”
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has said that some separatist agitators under the aegis of Oduduwa Nation are amassing weapons in an attempt to disrupt the February 25 and March 11 general elections in the South-West geopolitical zone.
The IGP disclosed this during a meeting with strategic police managers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
He also lamented that small arms and light weapons are being trafficked to advance political violence, political extremism and intolerance, while cyberbullying for political ends is on the rise daily.
Secessionist agitation gained prominence in the South-West geopolitical zone mid-2021. The agitation was champion by Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
However, the agitation slowed down with the raid of Igboho’s Ibadan residence by the Department of State Services on July 1, 2021. The agitator later escaped to Benin Republic where he was detained by the security agents in the francophone West African country. He was later released on bail but has not returned to Nigeria.
There have been pockets of agitations by Yoruba Nation protesters of late but the police have warned that no disturbance of public peace would be allowed.
Addressing police officers on Monday, the IGP said, “As you are aware, some crimes of national security importance could undermine our efforts towards entrenching a peaceful electioneering process, if not adequately curtailed.
“These include banditry and terrorism which has ravaged many communities in the North-west and North-Central with adverse effects on the economic and social well-being of the residents.
“Similarly, violent secessionist campaigns by IPOB/ESN members have been targeted at various symbols of democratic governance including INEC assets, police stations and personnel as well as other security agencies and Federal Government infrastructures, all in an effort to disrupt the 2023 general elections in the South East geopolitical zone.
“Other major crimes are the growing activities of the Oduduwa Nation Agitators who, from intelligence sources, have been attempting to amass weapons and mobilise other resources towards disrupting the peace, security and electoral process in the South-West geopolitical zone.”
The IGP charged the officers to conduct themselves “within the dictates of the Electoral Act and other laws”, while he assured Nigerians of the commitment of the police to a peaceful, secure, free, fair and credible elections.
