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JUST IN: Gov. Makinde To Swear-In Newly Elected Council Chairmen Tommorow

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Oyo State Chapter has just confirmed the readiness of the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to swear- in the duly democratically newly elected Chairmen and courcillors in the recently concluded Saturday election.

This was contained in a press release by the Secretary Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke as read in part:

“My Newly Elected Chairmen and Chairpersons. 

“I want to on behalf of the Leadership of the Party say a very big congratulations to you all. 
This election is a clear testament that our party is loved and our major responsibility is to maintain and sustain the love of the people. 
I pray that Almighty God will us all the wisdom, strength and capacity to do well for our people and lead them appropriately. 

I wish to inform you also that your swearing in is 10am tomorrow at the House of Chiefs, Ibadan.

“PDP in Oyo State is proud of you and once again, we say congratulations to you all.
Eku Oriire”.

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Akeredolu Denies Endorsing Yoruba Nation Rally in Ondo, Says Agitators on Their Own

It has come to the knowledge of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, that some group of persons who held a rally under the cover of what they term ‘secessionist agitations’ in Akure, on Saturday, May 22, 2021, erroneously claimed to have had his support for the rally.

This was contained in statement signed and released by Signed Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State as read in part.

“Governor Akeredolu wishes to state clearly that while he acknowledges the right of individuals and groups to hold peaceful rallies, it must not be misconstrued to mean support for secessionist agenda and or balkanization of the nation. Far from it.

“Unequivocally, the Governor’s opinion on the Akure rally or any other of its ilk, is only to the effect that he is not opposed to any civil protest which is not in breach of the extant laws of the Nation. He neither believes, nor supports the quest for the Yoruba Nation outside of Nigeria in the manner canvassed. Governor Akeredolu stands by a virile, united and indivisible Nigeria as demanded by the Southern Governors’ Forum.

“Therefore, the vigour, zeal, leadership and candour displayed by Governor Akeredolu for a just and fair Nigeria is altruistic, and borne out of patriotism for the Nation as well as love for his people, the Yoruba ethnic nationality.

“It is important, therefore, to state without any equivocation that the Yoruba Nation secessionist promoters do not enjoy any lending hand in Governor Akeredolu”.

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OYSIEC Reschedules Ido LG Election, Fixes 29th May For Poll

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has postponed the chairmanship and councilorship elections earlier billed for today till a later date.

OYSIEC boss, Aare Abiola Olagunju, will brief the media any moment from now.

ODUDUWA NEWS had reported early this morning how despite protest by the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, for the postponement of today’s rescheduled election in Ido local government to another date, OYSIEC, said it was going ahead this morning.

Though the chairmanship candidate of the ZLP In Ido, the only LGA the party is contesting election, visited OYSIEC headquarters in the council area to monitor distribution of sensitive materials. He had said they were participating ‘under protest’ as the outcome would determine their next line of action, expressing optimism that the party would win if given a level-playing ground.

ODUDUWA NEWS had reported how OYSIEC boss, Aare Abiola Olagunju, while speaking on Fresh 105.9 FM, announced cancellation of the election following the omission of the ZLP logo on the ballot papers.

But despite the logo omission and subsequent cancellation of poll, ODUDUWA NEWS learnt that election continued. PDP supporters were said to have besieged OYSIEC headquarters, calling for the announcement of winners, an action the commission has refused.

The senior advocate had said that the election would be reconducted today after assurance from the printer to deliver a fresh ballot tonight.

But in a letter written to the commission, ZLP is asking for postponement, saying that it would need more time to source fund and human resources needed to be deployed for the poll.

Ido, is the only council the ZLP is contesting the council election in the state.

Though the commission was said to have been persuaded by the commission to allow the election go on as rescheduled for tomorrow, ZLP had threatened to go to court if it takes place tomorrow.

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Ooni of Ife Declares Second Royal Young Leadership Forum Open

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday declared the Royal Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF), 2021; a youth development and capacity building initiative open.

Opening the 14-day event which is in its second year before journalists during a press conference at the Ile Oodua Palace of Ife, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that the latest edition is premised on the progress achieved in 2020.

Among other things, the edition is more committed to upholding its fundamental objective of breaking protocols and barriers impeding youth development especially the growth of young starters in the public and private sectors of the country.

“Most of our plans last year were truncated by the COVID-19 pandemic which shut down the entire world after our trip to Ghana where I took some youth leaders for a meet-and-greet with critical stakeholders early last year.

“The meet-and-greet strategy was created to achieve the targeted goals of RAYLF, especially in the creation and sustainance of dependable connection for our youth leaders. It helps us to bring them closer to power and it has been yielding results.

“Like the Asian Tiggers that led the Socio-Economic and political revolution in the Asian world, our focus is to create young leaders and call ours the African Leopards because leopard is the bravest of all animals in the jungle.” The Ooni said.

Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), stressed that his initiative is currently working on engaging concerned institutions in the country for the removal of discriminations like age, faith and tribe among others and equally stop demanding tax from pioneer starters who are mostly young persons.

“Recently, I visited the newly constructed Dangote refinery with some young leaders where there eyes were opened to how things are done on a larger scale. That is a tip of the iceberg, we have identified countries like Uganda and others achieving economic breakthrough on how our youths can learn how to bring prosperity to our dear nation.

On the type of youths being picked for the programme, Ooni Ogunwusi revealed that proper screening is the basis for selection which helps to prevent inclusion of unscrupulous elements like internet fraudsters and others.

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JUST IN: Again, Customs Officials Shot Two in Eruwa

Just a week after Personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS allegedly killed four persons in Iseyin, officers of the same federal agency reportedly shot two youths in Eruwa, Ibarapa East local Government of Oyo State.

The incident which happened barely an hour after the State’s local government elections was concluded has brought unexpected sadness and mourning to the community.

According to an eye witness, the link roads within the community were blocked to avoid movement during the election as stipulated and expected, but the custom officers were not patient enough with the Election volunteers and observers as well as community watchers.

“It later turned to a heated argument and all I could remember were gunshots in the air. Suddenly, two persons were down – a guy and a lady.

“The guy seems lifeless instantly , unlike the lady but I wish something could be done as they were immediately rushed to the hospital. That is all I could remember.”

Details later…

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Air Mishap: Gov. Fayemi Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Others

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has mourned the passage of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim and other officers who died in plane crash yesterday.

This was contained in a statement made available via his official Twitter handle as read in part:

“I am distraught by the sudden death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru. He was an exemplary commander whose zeal, dedication, and professionalism inspired his men in the ongoing war against terror and to secure the peace and stability of this nation.

“My thoughts are with the families of the entire crew members who lost their lives in the unfortunate plane crash in Kaduna. These worthy soldiers did their duties, staking their lives for our country on the battlefield. They are true Nigerian heroes. May their souls rest in peace”.

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Plane Crash: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Mourns Chief Of Army Staff, Other Officers

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers in a plane crash in Kaduna on Friday.

In a condolence message, the Governor described the death of the officers as a very painful loss.

“My heartfelt condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari over the tragic air mishap that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers.

“This is a very painful loss considering the commitment of these officers to combat insecurity in our country and win the war against insurgency.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I pray that the Nigerian Army, families and friends of Lt. Gen Attahiru and the other officers will find the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Governor said.

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Gov. Makinde Applauds OYSIEC as Council Poll Concluded

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, applauded the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) for putting appropriate measures in place to aid the conduct of free and fair local government election in the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.

The governor, who voted at the Ward 11, Polling Unit 1, Abayomi Open Space, Abayomi Bus Stop, Iwo Road, Ibadan, said that he was so happy seeing people exercising their civic rights by voting for the candidates of their choice in a friendly and conducive atmosphere.

He said: “I am quite happy about what we have seen so far because the people are doing what they are supposed to do.

“The security agencies are there and doing their work. From what they have told me, there is nothing overwhelming as they are on top of the situation.

“My message to the good people of Oyo State is, first, this is a process. We will throw up some people and it is not the end in itself but a means to an end. The end in democracy is good governance for Oyo State. The people must be eternally vigilant.

“Even though people are being elected today, we have to hold them accountable just like I am being accountable at the state level.”

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