His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, The Executive Governor of Oyo State Governor, has presented the staff of office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade II).
The presentation took place on Friday afternoon at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. While presenting the Staff of Office, the Governor implored the new Olubadan to be father to all.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, & Governor of Kano State.
Others include; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa and Osun State Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi among other prominent citizens were in attendance.
Traditional Leaders present includes: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Kano the Deputy and the Ààrẹ Ọ̀nà Kakanfò of Yorùbáland, Otunba Gani Adams, were also in attendance.
Other dignitaries presents Includes Chiefs of Nigerian Armed Forces, Captain of Industries, Royal Fathers among others.
Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his daughters often ask him the reason they don’t have the same mother.
The father of three said this during an interview with BBC.
He explained that his daughters are growing up and becoming more self aware hence they often ask him questions like the reason they don’t share the same mothers and why they have to live separately.
This is not the first time a question like this is coming up as some time back David’s first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, posted a video of her daughter Imade Adeleke asking her why she and her sister Hailey don’t share the same mother.
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says some “Yahoo Yahoo governors” in the All Progressives Congress (APC) supported Mai Mala Buni, Yobe governor, to circumvent the will of party members.
Buni was booted out of office as chairman of the national caretaker committee of the APC after his plan to scuttle the party’s convention fixed for March 26 came to light.
Abubakar Sani Bello, Niger governor, has since been in charge of the party.
We, the governors are for the party except for the few ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’ governors (apologies to Salihu, former DG of the Progressive Governors’ Forum) who were hand in glove with Buni to circumvent the will of majority of our Party (APC) members.
“Progressive governors in the true name, mostly all of us, are determined to see our Party through these patchy parts at all cost.
The Lagos State governor has suspend the operation of NURTW in Lagos state due to the power tussle between the National Body and the State chapter.
Lagos Reporter’s had earlier reports that The leader of the NURTW in Lagos Musiliu Mc Oluomo had pullout of the National Body of the NURTW following is suspension by the body and called on the Governor to suspend the operation of the union in the state.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos commissioner for information, the suspension is part of efforts to douse tension over the recent developments
Read the full statement below:
The Lagos State Government has been watching closely events in the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW). There have been claims and counter claims over the control of the union.
The Government has a duty to ensure the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and visitors. Therefore, there is an urgent need to douse the unnecessary tension generated by the leadership tussle in the NURTW and protect the citizenry from the likely fallout of the situation.
After considering the provisions of the law, the Government hereby suspends the activities of NURTW, which must cease to operate in all parks and garages in Lagos State. The Government will set up a Committee to immediately take control of the parks and garages. Members of the committee will be key stakeholders in the sector.
The Government’s position is premised on its responsibility to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in all parks and garages in Lagos State.
Hours to the installation ceremony of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade II), Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, out of his magnanimity, has presented a Toyota Landcruiser SUV to the High Chief.
Balogun, whose appointment was approved by the Oyo State governor on February 14th, would be coronated on March 11, 2022.
Expected at the event billed for Mapo Hall, Ibadan, are political heavyweights, business moguls, monarchs, and other dignitaries from all walks of life.The Toyota Land Cruiser presented to Olubadan-Designate
The Chairman of the Olubadan Coronation Committee, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, who is also the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) had, on Wednesday, stated that the government of Oyo State was ready to host a grand event, befitting of the status of the highly revered monarch.
She felicitated the new Olubadan, his immediate family, the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire sons and daughters of Ibadanland, both home and in the diaspora, on the dawn of a new era, urging all to pray for a successful tenure got the new paramount ruler of Ibadanland.
It’s with great sense of humility and utmost loyalty to your Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, the People’s Governor of Oyo State that I write this open letter as a bonafide and concerned Party man.
Your Excellency, I must commend you for the good work you have been doing in Oyo State since you assumed Office in May 29, 2019 as all these are evident in the feasible infrastructural developments going on throughout the State. The light up Oyo project, heavy investment in Agriculture and most especially your administration’s efforts and success in Education, Economy and Road networks.
Your Excellency, I’m Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek Aka Tosin Gboye, the son of one of your late trusted ally, Hon Makanjuola Adegboyega Abdulwasiu fondly called (Gboye ibo). Without bothering you with rhetorics, aside the fact that he was one of your trusted ally when alive, he was one of the PDP leaders that was instrumental to the success of your election in 2019. He travelled far and wide, made friends and equally had enemies just to ensure that you emerged. Today, I’m happy to say that his efforts towards your aspiration was a success.
Your Excellency, it’s pertinent I write to you at this crucial time and that’s why I’m doing so. This House (Oyo State PDP) must not fall, by the virtue of your Office, you remain the Leader of the Party in the State, as we believe in your Leadership, I wish to inform you that some elements in the Party are working towards ensuring that the Party get divided by acting as the alpha and omega of the Party.
Your Excellency Sir, as young as I am, the workings and operations of the PDP in the State is not new to me. My Father helped lay a solid foundation of the Party with some eminent personalities in the State and served the Party and the People of Oyo State till his last moment on earth.
I have been informed from reliable sources, alleging your Excellency that you’re planning to give direct ticket to all Serving State PDP members of Oyo State House of Assembly. Sir, upon receiving this news, I have no doubt that it’s the work of those who want to destabilize the party using your name. Sir, you have been demonstrating exemplary leadership in the Party and State and you won’t want to do such for the Progress and Unity of the Party which you stood for, as this was the reason why I believe that it’s the hand work of those who want to destabilize the party using you as a cover up.
Your Excellency, I’m speaking on behalf of teeming concerned Party faithful’s and People with Aspirations that your Excellency should be fair to all and allow the Party members to decide through primary election.
Your Excellency sir, giving everyone the chance and fair play at the Party’s Primary will not only add credence to your Leadership but also uphold unity and oneness which I believe is your upmost priority.
Without much ado, I implore your Excellency to give every aspiring members of the Party a level playing ground at the Primary Election.
Your Excellency, as an Indigene of Ibadan and resident of Ibadan North Local Government, loyal and dedicated member and who’s also one of your advocates of Good Governance, I will be declaring my Interest in few days to serve the people of my Constituency, Ibadan north II and Oyo State at large.
Finally, I must specially recognize and appreciate you for the high level of youth inclusion in Governance in Oyo State, this has been made possible through your benevolence and further assert the strength and how resourceful our youths are. It’s on this premise I also make myself available for elective position, as I have been contributing to the development of my locality in personal capacity.
Thank you, Your Excellency
Signed Asiwaju Makajuola Oluwatosin Taofeek Ibadan North Local Government. Oyo State House of Assembly Hopeful.
The Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has not received any letter suspending him, his spokesman, Jimoh Buhari, said on Thursday.
Meanwhile, ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that “MC Oluomo held an emergency meeting following his suspension from national body.
In the recently concluded meeting, MC Oluomo has announced withdrawal of Lagos chapter of NURTW from the national body while affirming his position as the Lagos NURTW chairman.
ODUDUWA NEWS had reported earlier today that MC Oluomo was suspended by the NURTW national leadership in Abuja, for insubordination, misconduct and Incitement.
The 46-year-old was placed on indefinite suspension “to prevent chaos as he was already inciting members against the Union, an act that is against the constitution of the organization”.
But reacting to the viral suspension letter, MC Oluomo in the just concluded meeting following his suspension from national body said: “As far as we are concerned, we are not aware of the suspension because we have not received any letter from the national leadership.
“A leader of an organisation cannot be suspended on social media and I still remain the Lagos State Chapter Chairman.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has directed all area commanders and Divisional Police Officers to beef up security and maintain visibility in their area of coverage.
This is coming on the heels of the indefinite suspension of the Lagos State Chapter Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and inciting members of the state chapter against the apex body.
The state police boss in an interview on Thursday said a directive has been given on the deployment and patrol of all motor parks across. He assured Lagos residents of adequate security of life and property.
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) was suspended earlier today, and the police boss said their move was necessary to curb any form of violence that may arise.
The Transport union also directed MC Oluomo to immediately hand over the mantle of leadership to his deputy chairman and release all property belonging to the body in his possession to State Secretary, in a bid to avoid any leadership vacuum in the state.
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended its Lagos chapter’s Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called Mc Oluomo, indefinitely over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and inciting members of the state chapter against the apex body, the development of which may be connected to a protest staged by Mc Oluomo supporters during which they accused the union at national level of unnecessarily interfering in the state affairs.
NURTW has also directed MC Oluomo to immediately hand over the mantle of leadership to his deputy chairman and release all property belonging to the transport body in his possession to State Secretary, in a bid to avoid any leadership vacuum in the state.
It alleged that the decision to place MC Oluomo on indefinite suspension was basically to prevent any breakdown of law and order after it came to its notice that he was already inciting members against the union, an act that is completely against NURTW constitution.
MC Oluomo’s suspension was contained in a letter sent to him on decisions taken by the national body as regards his recent conducts which Union described as a total disregard for the constitution governing members’ activities across the country.
In the letter dated March 9th, 2022, and sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the national body stressed that it resolved to suspend MC Oluomo after it became obvious that MC Oluomo was not apologetic over his actions even after he was directed to explain reasons for embarking on such.
According to the letter signed by the General Secretary for the national body, Kabiru Yau, the Union promised to often ensure that the NURTW constitution remains sacrosanct and adhered to by members across the country.
The letter reads: “This is to convey to you that in line with Article 42 section 5, subsection I, II, III, IV, V, and VIII of the union’s constitution, you have been placed on indefinite suspension from office as State Chairman of Lagos State Council of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) with effect from March 9th, 2022.
“Your suspension is sequel to sustained acts of insubordination and gross misconduct coupled with your clandestine plans to instigate crisis and unleash mayhem on any branch or branches of the union in Lagos state that refuses to obey your order or instructions not to accept directives from the national headquarters of the Union.
“Your orchestrated plan to attack branches that may disobey your orders aforesaid will ultimately endanger public peace and order in Lagos state. It is also very likely to threaten and/or affect the lives and property of the peace-loving people of Lagos state, particularly those doing their legitimate businesses within motor parks, hence the urgent need to take drastic actions against him.
“It is on record that you were earlier issued with queries on 25th of February 2022 and 3rd of March, 2022 respectively in which you were directed to explain the circumstances surrounding your untoward actions and to also show cause why disciplinary actions should not be taken against you for such acts of insubordination. You bluntly neglected/refuse to respond to the second query, while your response to the first query was unsatisfactory.
“In view of your suspension, you are hereby directed to hand over the mantle of leadership of the Lagos State Council to the State Deputy Chairman and also surrender all Union properties in your possession to the State Secretary of the Union forthwith”.
National Secretary of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Saleh Alhassan urged the Beninese government to handover the Yoruba leader to its Nigeria counterpart. The Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has asked the Nigerian government to extradite Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho to the country to face trial. Declared wanted by the Department of State Services for allegedly stockpiling arms to destabilise Nigeria, an allegation he denied, Igboho escaped to Benin Republic in July 2021. However, luck ran out on him and he was arrested by the Interpol at a Benin airport when he tried to board a Germany-bound flight. He was remanded in a prison in Benin Republic for many months but regained his freedom on Monday to the excitement of many Nigerians particularly in the South-West region. Reacting to his release, National Secretary of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Saleh Alhassan urged the Beninese government to handover the Yoruba leader to its Nigeria counterpart. According to Alhassan in an interview with SaharaReporters, Igboho should be treated like Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He said, “They should quickly bring him (Igboho) back for trial, so that he can be behind bar like Nnamdi Kanu because he is a threat to peace and security of this country. Nigerian authorities should bring him back and put him into trial. “He is an eminent threat to the country, since he left, have you heard of any killing in the South West again? Let’s be honest, that means he was the one instigating it. Ask yourself, since he left, have you heard about the herdsmen palaver? “The government should behave like the Russian government and deal with all those who want to destabilise this country. The government in Benin Republic should release him to the Nigerian government; he is a wanted man here in Nigeria. He should be released to the Nigerian government for onward trial for the crime he has committed against humanity. With the burning of the palace of the Sarkin Fulani of Oyo State and killing of seven people; he is wanted for trial, he also attacked custom officers.”
