Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has declared support for an Igbo Presidency in 2023.
Obasanjo, while receiving a 2023 Presidential aspirant, Mao Ohuabunwa on Thursday in Abeokuta said it was time for reconciliation in Nigeria by supporting a president from the Southeast region to emerge in 2023.
The former president stated that southeasterners can bring a lot to the table if elected.
“Beyond bringing unity to Nigeria or being the cement that holds Nigeria together, I believe that Southeasterners can model hard work and entrepreneurship.
“This will help in wealth creation and fight against poverty, which is ravaging Nigeria,” Obasanjo said.
He warned Ohuabunwa that running for Presidency is a tough job.
The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union, National Council has sent a congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan land.
According to the National President of the Union, Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo he described Kabiesi has a blessing to Ibadan land and pray for long life for the Mornach.
“We congratulate Kabiesi in his installation as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, and equally wish Kabiesi a long life on the throne”
The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum under the leadership of Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo on Thursday on behalf of all Ibadan Youths congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun.
In a statement made available by the National Coordinator, he described the new Mornach as a blessing to Ibadan as his wealth of experience in Administration & Governance will help in the development of Ibadan.
“On behalf of all Ibadan Youths but Indigenes and residents, I congratulate our royal father, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun on his ascension to the throne”
“We believe that his reign like those before him will sustain and promote peace and advance the development of Ibadan land”
“Kabiesi years of experience in Administration and Governance, having served in both private and public sector is an added advantage to us in Ibadan and this will reflect in the overall development of Ibadan land”
The Forum also extends their appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes under the leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga for the support given to the revered Mornach.
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde @seyi_amakinde has presented the staff of office to Sen. Mohood Lekan Balogun as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Governor Makinde presented the staff of office to the former Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland at the ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation ceremony.
Speaking for the first time as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun thanked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Makinde, Ooni of Ife and other Dignitaries present at the occasion.
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.
