Category: Politics

Oke-Ogun Development Consultative Forum ODCF held its general meeting today in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government of Oyo State.

ODUDUWA NEWS correspondent at the meeting confirmed the attendance of several dignatories of the region.

In his words, the President of the Forum, Dr. Olusegun Ajuwon OON while giving account of stewardship admonished sons and daughters of Oke-Ogun to always embrace love and unity.

He implored Oke-Ogun indigenes to make use of the strength in their population to redirect both political and economic system of Oyo State.

He lamented the inability of the region to achieve its aim of making an indigene of Oke-Ogun the governor of Oyo State in the last general elections despite resilient efforts in advocating for such.

He however charged the indigenes not to relent in their bid to ensure that unity drives the course of the region at all times.

A notable historian, Dr. Adebimpe Aderounmu while speaking said, the region had not failed in its agitation to ensure that Oke-Ogun indigene becomes the governor of the State. He attributed the struggle to several things that have changed in the political firmament of the state where both the leading parties chose indigenes of the region as the deputy governoship candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

Dr. Seidu Bello, the ODCF Chairman, Abuja branch in his words said, “Oke-Ogun Lokan project he was deeply involved still very much alive”. He stated that the struggle which started in 2019 had moved the region from zero level to higher level in terms of awareness despite insinuations from certain quarters that the’ Oke-Ogun Lokan’ project has failed.

Several other indigenes of Oke-Ogun who spoke at the gathering unanimously affirmed the role of unity and love in driving the region to the Promised Land. They frowned at the fact that Oke-Ogun with 10 LGs could not muster enough strength to secure senatorial tickets of both the leading parties in the forthcoming general elections.

They however concluded that come 2027 any party that does not produce Oke-Ogun indigene as its gubernatorial candidate would not be supported.

Among dignatories that graced the ocassion included the President of the Forum, Dr. Segun Ajuwon OON, former JAMB Registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde OON, Prof. Y.K. Yusuf, General Toogun, Admiral Adedeji, Afenifere Spokesman, Dr. Jare Ajayi, foremost historian, Dr. Adebimpe Aderounmu, ODCF Chairman Abuja branch , Dr. Seidu Bello, traditional rulers, Aare of Ago-Are, Oba of Otu, representatives of APC, PDP among several others.

A former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that he is with Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, in his fight for justice, equity and fairness in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Fayose said those asking the PDP’s Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to call the bluff of Wike and his group were the real enemies of the party.

The former Governor called on those hanging around Atiku to allow him to win the forthcoming election advising Atiku not to allow people without substance to destroy the party.

Fayose, who spoke on Friday while inaugurating a world-class Community Secondary School, Obuama, Harry’s Town in Degema Local Government Area, built by Wike told Atiku that it was not too late to make amends and bring everybody together to win the election.

He said the Wike’s group would meet in due course and take a decision on the way forward describing the Rivers governor as the soul and lifeline of the party.

Mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly has been reported missing. The mace which is the staff of the Legislative arm and which it derives authority has been stolen to prevent the House from sitting .

Sources said that over 16 members of the House have signed to impeach the embattled Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo. Oluomo was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week on allegations of corruption.

According to the sources, the Speaker alleged to have unilaterally jacked up a 70 Billion Naira loan approved by the House to 100 Billion. The Governor , Dapo Abiodun, who is the beneficiary of this unconstitutional and criminal act has been doing everything humanly possible to protect Oluomo.

Sources say the Governor had tried to plead with members of the House not to impeach the Speaker. The members, majority of whom were denied second term tickets by Abiodun, have vowed to teach the Governor a political lesson. Accusing fingers have been pointed in the direction of the Governor for the missing Mace.

Oluomo has also been charged with stealing 2.4 Billion Naira from the covers of the Assembly. He has however been granted bail but remanded in the EFCC custody pending the time he meets the bail conditions.

The Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tanwbuwal has denied handing over the baton of leadership to Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde as the new Chairman.

Tambuwal made this disclosure via a short statement he made available to newsmen as read in part.

“This is to inform the general public and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party , that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) , Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal , CFR has not resigned as Chairman of the Forum contrary to some media reports.

“Members of the PDP GOVERNORS FORUM are working behind the scenes to resolve all contending issues concerning the Party. To this end a meeting of the Forum will soon be convened”.

Isaac, the younger brother of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, has endorsed the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of 2023.

The younger Fayose said he would vote for Obi during the 2023 presidential election.

Fayose made the remark while declaring the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a dead party.

In a Facebook post, Fayose said he would vote for Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State.

“PDP National is a dead party! In Lagos, I am voting for Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu. My polling unit is on Admiralty way Lekki phase 1.

“For President, I am voting Mr. Peter Obi,” Fayose wrote.

Many Nigerians have been clamouring for the former Anambra State governor to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Obi’s supporters continue to grow in numerical strength.

Meanwhile, Obi is scheduled to speak on the economic blueprint for Nigeria at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) forum next week.

The event would hold at the Commerce House, Victoria Island.

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the PDP, and Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), would also speak at the programme.

A motion for the vote of confidence in the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) was moved by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu at the BoT and NEC meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday.

A motion for the vote of confidence in the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) was moved by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu at the BoT and NEC meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday.

The vote was supported by a NEC member from Kwara State and presided over by the acting chairman of the PDP BoT, Adolphus Wabara.

There have been several calls by the southern caucus of the PDP for Ayu to step down for a southerner, however, with the vote of confidence, it is almost certain that Ayu will not be vacating the seat.

In the meantime, the Governor of Sokoto State, Barrister Aminu Tanwbuwal has stepped down as the PDP Governor’s Forum chairman handing over the mantle of leadership to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

Ibadan North Legislative Arm has today suspended Vice Chairman and political head of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Hon. Waheed Akanbi Biiro Indefinitely over alleged embezzlement, negligence of duty.

The suspension was made known to the public by the legislative arm of Ibadan North Local Government on Thursday during a plenary session.

The lawmakers unanimously voted in support of the suspension, hinging their decision on the grounds that the Vice Chairman has been found guilty of embezzlement and gross incompetence rendering the Aare Latoosa LCDA ineffective.

Details later.

The Osun State Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Akindele Adekunle, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a congratulatory message he personally signed on Thursday, Senator Adeleke described Dr Akindele as a consummate politician who has distinguished himself as an excellent administrator.

Senator Adeleke lauded Dr Akindele’s sense of duty, sacrifices and loyalty to the PDP as demonstrated since he took over the helms of affairs of the party in the state, impressing on him to sustain his good works in the political and humanitarian circles.

“It is with profound joy that I congratulate Dr Akindele Adekunle, the Osun PDP CTC Chairman, on the occasion of his birthday,” Senator Adeleke noted in the congratulatory note, adding that “It is hard to find the right words to express how much value you have brought to bear on Osun PDP in just a short time.”

“Dr Akindele is a man of honour and huge wisdom, qualities he explored admirably in steering the affairs of Osun PDP, and as he turns a year older today, I join family, friends and well-wishers, in saluting his resilience, dedication and untiring resolve to move the party’s forward.

“On behalf of the Adeleke Dynasty, I warmly celebrate him on this auspicious occasion and wishes him all the good things that life has to offer. It is my prayer that God bless him with more celebrations while giving him the strength and zeal to benefit not only our great party more, but humanity as well. Happy birthday Dr Akindele.”

According to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter for Oyo State, none of the candidates running for governor of the state in 2023 has the ability to unseat Governor “Seyi Makinde” given his track record of successful leadership.

The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Oyo State, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, stated this in an interview on Wednesday.

The current governor, according to the ruling party, would easily defeat the candidates for governor of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress, Senator Teslim Folarin and Bayo Adelabu.

He said that because Governor Makinde had put in such a lot of effort on behalf of the state’s citizens, they would thank him by electing him to another four-year term at the polls.

“Adelabu and Folarin are comedians. They are only on the stage to entertain the people of Oyo State. They are not strong contenders and this is what you can get if you go round the state. They are no match for Governor ‘Seyi Makinde.

“The massive infrastructure which the administration has given the people of Oke–Ogun will speak for Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. This will transform into votes. The LAUTECH crisis which the governor was able to resolve after so many years will make the people vote for him again. The APC governors could not resolve it even when their current presidential candidate, ( Asiwaju Bola Tinubu) was the chancellor of the university, they could not resolve it, but Governor Makinde did it. Students wasted about three years at home because of the crisis.

“In Ibadan, many developmental projects have been done and many are still going on. Those ones will count for him when it is election time.

“Apart from those ones, salaries and pensions are paid regularly because their welfare is uppermost in the mind of the governor. Our pensioners are no more dying of hunger. You will discover that about N12 billion is being injected into the economy of the state.