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Electing Arapaja as S’West PDP Zonal chairman, a major determinant of 2023 presidential race, Makinde tells supporters

The zonal Congress of Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP of the Southwest region of Nigeria is currently holding at Osogbo, the State Capital of Osun State.

ODUDUWA NEWS gathered that thousands of supporters thronged to the venue of the Congress to support their various candidates. The venue was also filled with various political gladiators in PDP who also came to solidarize with their preferred candidates.

ODUDUWA NEWS had earlier reported how some party stalwarts believing to be loyalists of ex-Ekiti governor’s camp, Mr. Peter Fayose later pitched tent with their opposing camp of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde who had openly declared support for former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeeq Arapaja.

Earlier today, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde stormed the venue of the Congress in Osogbo and spoke to his teeeming supporters to ensure the emergence of his preferred candidate because the zonal Congress shall determine the 2023 presidential race.

He said whatever decision made at the congress would either make or mar the aspiration of Southwest in the battle for the 2023 presidential race as Southwest region would be a major force to reckon with regarding where the presidential ticket should be zoned to.

“I am appealing to you to lend your support to Ambassador Arapaja, he is qualified, experienced and loyal. There is no other candidate for the race that surpasses his wealth of experience in politics”, said Makinde.

Makinde while canvassing for support from his teeming supporters implored them to embrace peace throughout the electioneering process.

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S’West PDP Congress: Fayose’s camp suffers setback as loyalists pitch tent with opposition

The crack in Fayose’s camp emerged following complaints by delegates loyal to him over neglect, abandonment and negligence of their interest.

Trouble started when a group of Ekiti state delegates within Fayose’s camp, led by a former house of reps member, complained that monies promised to delegates for mobilization and feeding have not been paid to them since they arrived at Osogbo, Osun state. The former federal legislator also accused Fayose of deceiving them with bogus promises without fulfilling any. He lamented his ordeal and expressed regret for blindly following the former governor.

The legislator’s complaint was echoed by other delegates present, from there, they decided to take their destinies to their hands.

Also, the PDP chairman informed his Lagos and Ekiti counterparts of the decision of delegates from his state to deliver their votes to Ambassador Taofik Arapaja for the PDP zonal chairmanship election, as well as other candidates endorsed by the camp of Governor Seyi Makinde.

The Ogun state party chairman lamented that he cannot be opposition in his state and PDP. He decried the severe polarization of the party that made them lose the 2019 election, and vowed that it would be different this time around. He further accused Eddy Olafeso of deliberately furthering crises for his selfish agenda.

He and other executive members are expected to formally make known their decision before commencement of the congress proper.

In another development, the camp of Senator Ademola Adeleke is in a state of confusion following the decision of the former senator to boycott the congress. According to the party faithful, Adeleke is currently holidaying in the United States, and has failed to communicate with his supporters in the past 72 hours.

Meanwhile, Osogbo, where the party’s congress is to hold, is relatively peaceful. Delegates are seen ready to vote in the interest of the unity of the party in the zone.

Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo state governor, has continued to sue for peace. He also assured every stakeholder that the congress will be peaceful despite the schemes of those that don’t wish the party well.

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Birthday: Alado adds a year to age, promises more commitments to Ado-Awaye development

The Alado of Ado-Awaye, Oba Folakanmi Olugbile has promised to be more committed to the development of Ado-Awaye. He made the statement during the ocasssion of his birthday.

Alado made the promise in a statement signed and sent to ODUDUWA NEWS today by his Secretary, Prince Niyi Okunade-Maku read in part:

“To God alone be the glory .His Royal Majesty, Oba Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi,Makuledoye 11_Soludero 1, the Alado of Ado-Awaye and the paramount traditional ruler in Araromi LCDA, is a year plus today 12th April, 2021.

“In his auspicious birthday message, Oba Folakanmi returned all glory back to his maker for given him grace to witness another birthday on the land of living inspite of several challenges of life as a royal father.

“Speaking further, Kabiyesi said,”being alive to witness another birthday of mine is uncommon grace and I am most graceful to my lord for his love and protection over me”.

“He stated further that,”in order to justify my existence and the good thing God has done for me as a royal father,I shall be more committed and be proactive to the course of Ado-Awaye development,while I am appreciating the cooperation I have been enjoying from well meaning sons and daughters of Ado-Awaye home and in diaspora”.The statement has concluded.

“In the meantime, Kabiyesi seizes the opportunity of his birthday to encourage all sons and daughters of Ado-Awaye home and in diaspora to join him in his current mission to promoting the cultural/tourism heritage of Ado -Awaye land, and by so doing giving the town an international recognition it deserves.In this regard,he invites all indigenes of Ado-Awaye to the forthcoming children day celebration designed and taged “BEST OF 2021”,aiming at promoting our tourism heritage, and as part of his programmes to mark his 4th year on the throne, slated to hold between May 27th and 28th,2021 respectively.

“In his final conclusion, Kabiyesi used the avenue to wish all Muslims faithful a successful Ramadan fasting period”.

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Ramadan: NSCIA tells Nigerian Muslims to look out for crescent moon on Monday

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday.

Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.

He Noted “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 12, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1442AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1442AH.

The statement read “Muslim are, therefore, requested to start looking for the crescent moon on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan“.

The Sultan prayed Allah to assist Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty.

Junaidu gave telephone numbers that could be used directly to report the sighting of the new moon to the committee.

The numbers are 08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 08036149757, 08035965322 and 08035945903.

Recall that Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy.

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Ooni mourns late Olu of Warri, Ikenwoli, lauds Itsekiri people over peaceful selection of Prince Tsola Emiko

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has consoled the Itsekiri sons and daughters worldwide over the passage of the immediate past Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli.

In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, the Ooni prayed for the soul of late Olu Ikenwoli who he described as a natural traditional ruler who meant well for his people and a great descendant of Oduduwa who in his 5 years as Olu Warri contributed immensely to the upliftment of the agelong relationship of the Itsekiri and Yoruba nations.

“Ogiame Ikenwoli was a fantastic leader and highly respected member of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN), so passionate about harmonious coexistence among the nations of the lager Oduduwa race worldwide, Yoruba, Edo and Itsekiri nations in particular. We related very closely, we exchanged royal visits, we agreed, just like our predecessors to ensure stronger Oduduwa family ties. May his soul rest in the perfect peace of the Almighty Olodumare who uphold the family he left behind and give the fortitude to bear the loss his demise has caused as he has joined his ancestors”. Ooni prayed.

Ooni Ogunwusi who is the natural head of the Oduduwa dynasty worldwide further commended the Itsekiri people for their adherence to norms, culture and inherited traditions in the selection of 37 year old Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, as the Olu-designate.

He said the emergence of the new Olu of Warri has marked a remarkable beginning of another phase in the long and noteworthy history of Itsekiri people.

“From the sacred throne of Oduduwa at Ile-Ife, we rejoice with Omooba Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko
as the new Olu of Warri and Itesekiri people all over the world. We look forward to peace, concord and progress across Itsekiri land during the reign of the new Olu of Warri. All the descendants of Oduduwa all over the world look forward to a progressive reign of the new monarch”, the Ooni said.

The Ooni added that since when the first Olu Iginuwa emerged several centuries ago, the Oduduwa dynasty has continued to build of a cord of mutual respect and trust founded on timeless relationship, culture and an unbroken chain between the Yoruba and Itsekiri people, saying the Itsekiri represent a formidable dominion in the history of Oduduwa dynasty.

‘We are proud of the blood bound relationship amo all the descendants of Oduduwa and our Itsekiri brothers and sisters. We cherish the shared history, common ancestry, common spirituality, shared fears and aspirations. Our forefathers stood by each other in moments of thick and thin, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder as one indivisible energy, we hope to keep this precious gift they left for us. We cherish this important history. We shall guide it and defend it to the good of the great civilisations of Itsekiri and Yoruba people, a memory that has survived decades of travails and trials.”

The Ooni said the House of Oduduwa via Ife Royal Court has followed the developments in Warri with keen interest.
“Peace and stability for the people of Itsekiri is our utmost desire. We want to see Itsekiri land witness more prosperity, more fertility, more harmony and peace of mind with their neighbours towards a more united Oodua race and better Nigeria.”

It will be recalled, Ooni Ogunwusi had through his annual Easter message last Friday urged Nigerias to pray and stand with the Itsekiri nation and urged all stakeholders in the selection and final enthronement of the Olu of Warri to keep intimating the Itsekiri nation and their Yoruba brothers with required information for transparency.

Upon the receiving information on the meeting of Itsekiri General Assembly for the official pronouncements about the demise of Olu Ikenwoli and a selection of an Olu-designate, Ooni Ogunwusi in his capacity as the Arole Oduduwa sent a powerful delegation from Yorubaland led by the Oore of Otun Ekiti, HRM, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo and the Olubosin of Ifetedo, HRM, Oba Akinola Akinrera to solidarize with the Itsekiri nation during the critical moment and to witness the public presentation of the the New Olu of Warri by Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom.

The Olu of Warri designate, Omooba Tsola Emiko is the son of HRM, Toritseju Emiko who was Olu of Warri from 1987 to 2015 and a Yoruba mother, Olori Duroorike Emiko, a princess from Ogere-Remo in Ogun state.

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IBADAN PRIME YOUTH FORUM (IPYF) CONGRATULATES CHIEF YEMI SOLADOYE ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF IBADAN WEEK CELEBRATIONS.

The Ibadan Prime Youths Forum, under the umbrella of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), felicitate our father, mentor and an image maker of Ibadan land, Chief Yemi Soladoye – The CCII President General, on the success of the Ibadan week celebration, which ended with a grand finale and award presentation at Liberty Stadium last Saturday.

The Ag. National Coordinator of IPYF, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo in his congratulatory message, described Chief Yemi Soladoye as an Image Maker and his name will forever be remembered in the history of Contemporary Ibadan.

“Chief Soladoye has written his name in gold in the heart of every Ibadan sons and daughters, and his tenure will be remember for good in the history of Ibadan. As a two time President General of CCII, his tremendous contribution to the development of Ibadan will remain evergreen, as he will be dropping the mantle of Leadership come July 2nd, we wish our father well in his further endeavors and also his advisory role as an elder state man in Ibadanland” he said.

The National Coordinator further appreciates the CCII President General for establishing, recognizing the structure of IPYF and adopting it as a direct youth annex of CCII for prominent youths of Ibadan descent within the age range of 25 to 40 years who are passionately interested in the uplifting and development of Ibadanland.

“Once again, on behalf of our members, we show our appreciation to Chief Yemi Soladoye for adoption IPYF as a direct youth annex of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes for prominent youths of Ibadan descent within the age range of 25 to 40 years who are passionately interested in the uplifting and development of Ibadanland. We will also continue to contribute meaningful to the development of Ibadan, and work in line with mission of CCII which is working towards the development of Ibadan land.”

Signed:
Aare (Dr) Oluwatunmise Adeagbo
Ag. National Coordinator, IPYF.

Aare Olanrewaju AbdulWahab
Ag. National Secretary, IPYF.

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Alaafin of Oyo gifts two wives new mansion in Ibadan

The Alaafin of Oyo Land, Oba Dr. Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on Saturday gifts two of his Wives new mansion in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, named Palace of Patience.

The beneficiaries of the house are; Olori Aishat Folashade Adeyemi and Ayaba (Alhaja) Memunat Adeyemi.

One of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s Queens, Queen Omowumi, pours encomium on him, as she acquires a new home.

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Gov. Oyetola eulogizes Borno Gov, Prof. Zulum as UI Alumni Association Honours Him With Award

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has described his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as a man of strong character and conviction who is determined to carry on despite the daunting security challenges in his area.

Osun Governor said but for his strong character and conviction, the enormous security challenges in the State were enough for anyone to run away.

Oyetola spoke in Ibadan on Saturday at the 2021 Luncheon & Awards ceremony of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, where Zulum was honoured by the association as both Most Distinguished Alumnus and the Alumus of the Year.

“From the documentary we just watched, I can see that the governor in less than two years has done tremendously well. And like we all know, the reward for hard work is more work. I believe this award will spur him to do more great things for the people of Borno. I congratulate you for these honours. You truly deserve them” Oyetola said.

Zulum on his part, thanked the Alumni Association for the award, saying the honour would encourage him to improve on the tempo of service delivery in the State.

On his part, the Chairman of the occasion and former Health minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole, commended Zulum for carrying on from where his predecessor, Senator Kashim Shettima, left off.

He commended Shettima for discovering Zulum, just as he described Oyetola as a magician, saying most times he wonders how the Governor manages to pay salaries and still carry on with infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy in the State.

Prof. Adewole said that with persons like Zulum and Oyetola as Governor of their respective States, there is hope for Nigeria.

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Borno Gov, Prof. Zulum, Kwara Gov, Razaq Abdulrahman Pay Courtesy Visit To Makinde In Ibadan

Earlier today, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and his Kwara State counterpart, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde in Ibadan.

This was contained in a statement released by Gov. Seyi Makinde via his Twitter handle which reads in part:

“We were pleased to welcome my brothers, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State who paid us a courtesy visit this morning. Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kassim Shettima and Senator Ali Ndume were also in the entourage.

“Governor Zulum is in Ibadan to receive an award from alumni of his alma mater, the University of Ibadan. I congratulated him for the well-deserved award, and thanked him for commiserating with us over the incidents at Sasa and the Auto Spare Parts Market, Agodi Gate. – Governor ‘Seyi, Makinde, FNSE”.

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S’West PDP Congress: Party Chairmen raise alarm over plan to use fake Amotekun to scuttle election process

The Congress of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Southwest region slated to hold on Monday in Osogbo, Osun State has been generating alot of controversies from the in-house gladiators who are the major players in the game of political power about to be shifted to whosoever that finally wears the crown in few days to come.

Earlier today, chairmen in Lagos, Osun, Ekiti and Ogun States have raised the alarm over plan by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to bring over 150 armed thugs dressed in uniform of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun to Osogbo for the South-West Zonal Congress on Monday.

The State Chairmen, who spoke through the Ogun State PDP Chairman, Dr Sikirulai Ogundele, said presence of anyone in Amotekun uniform anywhere near the congress venue will be resisted.

Sikirulai, who spoke on behalf of the PDP chairmen in Ekiti, Lagos, Osun States, Otunba Bisi Kolawole, Engr Adedeji Doherty and Hon Sunday Bisi respectively, said there was credible information confirming the plot to clothe thugs in Amotekun uniform to invade Osogbo on Monday.

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He called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure that only authorised security personnel and delegates are allowed into the congress venue.

Sikirulai said; “We are aware that they want to bring in thugs under the guise of Amotekun and we are warning them to perish that idea because it will be resisted.

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