ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that some aggrieved members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo State are currently embarking on protest at the state secretariat over alleged imposition of candidates for the forthcoming local government election.
It will be recalled that the local council election slated to hold yesterday was postponed by 72 hours.
The aggrieved members trooped out in hundreds to express their grievances on alleged imposition of candidates by some leaders of the party.
Oyo state government has assured crop and livestock farmers in the state of the government readiness to protect the lives and properties of its citizens and also arrest criminal elements who pose a threat to the peace of Oyo residents . This assurance was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development while addressing farmers from Ijaiye Farm Settlement after engaging in a peaceful demonstration at the state secretariat complex in Ibadan the state capital.
The farmers who complained about the destruction of their farms by some criminal cattle herders which have led to the loss of lives and investments running into millions in the farms within the Ijaye Farm Settlement had stormed the Governor’s office to protest the security situation.
The Commissioner while speaking at the ministry’s conference room reiterated that the Engr. Seyi Makinde-led administration is a citizenry-based government which holds farmers in high esteem, urging farmers to bear in mind that economic expansion through agriculture and its value chain is one of the four basal service agenda of the administration.
Hon Ojekunle said the government understood the plights of the farmers and would burn the candles at both ends to ensure that farmers enjoy their harvests and secure their lives as well.
Earlier, the Chairman, Ijaye Farm Settlement Farmers’ Association, Dr. Tunde Tairu while making sense of their complaints, said that herdsmen and their cattle have invaded their farmland and have turned farmers into slaves on government land for which they paid rent yearly.
Tairu said further that the herdsmen could not be challenged because they were armed with sophisticated weapons and farmers were being threatened with guns anytime they challenge the herders.
“In fact two days ago, one of our farmers that challenged them on his own farm got his left arm amputated right in our presence,” Tairu added Tairu made it known that though the Crop farmer and herder clashes have been persistent and age long in the area, the recent surge in the crimes perpetrated by these marauding cattle herders has now become a clog in the wheel of development and peace in Ijaiye as their members are now been kidnapped for ransom, killed and or maimed hile their wives and young daughters are raped.
The farmers thereby requested for the massive presence of security personnel on their farmland and also appealed to the government to create an office for Amotekun officials in the community, with the belief that it would scare criminals among the herders away.
Members of Ijaye Farm Settlement Farmers Association thereafter expressed gratitude to the State government for the privilege given them to express their grievances without prejudice, while also commending the Commissioner for the native intelligence he employed in handling the situation, noting that no government has ever given them such listening ears and opportunity for dialogue.
The Association pleaded that the promised action by the government should be fulfilled in earnest.
Oduduwa News has gathered that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has instructed all school principal officer in both the primary, secondary and the State tertiary institutions to mandate the recitation of Odua Anthem for their pupils and students.
The order reportedly affects all the private and public institutions from primary to tertiary level in the state.
This was contained in a circular sent to all stakeholders from the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The circular was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Akin Asaniyan.
The circular was titled ‘Recitation of Oodua Anthem in all schools’.
It read in part, “Please note that at the just concluded inter-schools debate and award ceremony organised by Ondo State Ministry of Education Science and Technology, held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the International Culture and Event Center ( The Dome), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, announced that the state had adopted the Oodua Anthem and it is to be recited by the residents of the state.
“In the light of this development, Mr Governor has directed that the anthem is now compulsory in all public and private schools ( primary and secondary), as well as tertiary institutions in the state, to be recited by all students and teachers henceforth.”
The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum, which is the youth annex of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, between the age of 25 and 40years on Friday Congratulate his Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso 1, the Olubadan of Ibadan Land on his 5th Coronation Anniversary.
You will recall, that the Monarch was installed as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan Land on the 4th of March, 2016.
In his congratulatory message, the Acting Coordinator of the Forum Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo thank God for sparing the life of the monarch until this moment and wish the monarch many more sound health on the throne. “On behalf of the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum, I wish to extend our felicitation to his Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji for on his 5th year coronation anniversary, over the years, Kabiesi has demonstrated high level of leadership, his uncommon wisdom in managing the affairs of the throne still remains a mystery to many, we his sons and daughters are proud of him”
Speaking further, the coordinator also described the Monarch as a precious gift to the city and country at large, and prayed that God will grand the monarch long life in sound health.
“Kabiesi is not only resourceful to Ibadan land, he’s a blessing to the entire Country, and we can only pray for long life in sound health for baba”
SIGNED: Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo Acting Coordinator, IPYF 5th March, 2021
The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) on Wednesday agreed to lift its ban on the supply of food to the southern part of the country.
The leadership of the unions took the decision following an extensive dialogue and deliberation with the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, at the state Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, on Wednesday.
The groups were led by the AUFCDN president, Mohammed Tahir, with former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode who was also in attendance at the meeting.
The AUFCDN President, Muhammad Tahir, said the strike was called off following the Federal Government’s promise to pay N4.75billion compensation, ensure the protection of its members and stop all forms of multiple taxation and intimidation from security officials on the highways.
A youth Progressive group of peoples Democratic party in Oriire LG area of Ogbomoso, frown and raise alarm over a Candidate imposition, perceived to be Injustice.
The group in a statement made available to OduduwaNews On Thursday expressed concern on the recent imposition of a Candidate over the interest of the People.
Read the full statement;
If at all one will surrender himself as a political tool to those at the corridors of powerful, it would have been better to be a valuable tool, not one whose activities will fuel chaos in the party.
The purported rumor that went viral on different social media platforms yesterday has exposed the plot by some greedy leaders to impose one Mr Alabi Micheal Olateju as a Chairmanship Candidate in Orire local government.
As part of their strategies to have their way in the forthcoming LG election, we realise that Mr Alabi suddenly turn to a Chairmanship Candidate after everyone is aware of his aspiration for councilor in ward 7 of Orire local government. An impunity of highest order in our party( PDP) that portray injustice, indiscipline and disrespect to the party ethics.
The predominant issues raising concern for the entire party members of Orire local government PDP Chapter remain imposition, impunity during the recently concluded Congress and Insecurity during the LG election exercises.
An injury to one is an injury to all, we won’t fold our arms, watching individual or groups to push the party beyond the edge, there is a very urgent need to correct a lot of abnormalities in Orire local government Chapter of PDP.
As a progressive youth group of the party, we firmly stand against any form of imposition and we equally respect the aspiration of all contestants who has work tirelessly day and night in preparation of the Primary Election. This is a situation that has to be brought to an end and we are sending a strong warning to anyone who is hiding beneath a veneer of some status, whether official in terms of Official capacity or traditional to ensure caution in their imposition plans.
OUR CANDID ADVICE
We implore Mr Alabi to kindly withdraw from any acts that might have a negative impact on his political career as such plot of imposition on us can not stand to see the light of the day.
Our displeasure is within the confines of legitimacy and legality, we urge the leadership of the party to see to this and make necessary amendment where necessary.
Courtesy: ORIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PDP YOUTH PROGRESSIVE GROUP.
Former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu says he has not received any letter from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) seeking his asset declaration form. Speaking with SaharaReporters on Wednesday, media aide to the former governor, Tunde Rahman, said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has also not invited Tinubu for any questioning.
Rahman was reacting to a report that the EFCC had deepened its investigation into the APC leader, by writing a letter to the CCB, requesting copies of Tinubu’s asset declaration form.
He said he has no knowledge about such a letter, adding that any details about such a letter if it was indeed written, were with the CCB, and not with his principal.
“All the reports say that the EFCC wrote a letter to the CCB, seeking information about Asiwaju’s declaration form. Why don’t you contact the CCB if any such letter was written to us? I don’t know; I don’t have any reaction to that. Contact the CCB if the letter was written to them,” he said.
ODUDUWA NEWS reports that a copy of the letter had disclosed that the investigation into Tinubu began last year after the removal of erstwhile Chairman Ibrahim Magu.
The letter marked: CR/3000/EFCC/LS/Vol4/322, dated November 6, 2020, was signed by the then Lagos zonal head, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who is now the Chairman of the EFCC.
In the letter by the EFCC, the commission had said, “In view of the above, you are kindly requested to furnish the commission with the outstanding requested information of Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu.
“This request is made pursuant to Section 38(1) and (2) of the EFCC Act 2004.”
ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that the Ogun State Deputy Speaker, Hon. Dare Kadiri has on Thursday been impeached by nineteen members for alleged gross misconduct . They impeached Kadiri during a plenary held at the plenary session held in the Assembly Complex , Oke -Mosan , Abeokuta.
Kadiri’ s impeachment was pronounced by Speaker of the Assembly , Olakunle Oluomon , after the ad- hoc Committee he constituted to investigate allegations against him found him guilty . It was gathered that the 19 lawmakers out of 26 members of the assembly supported the motion for his impeachment after the committee presented the report. The Speaker therefore pronounced him impeached. The impeached lawmaker represents Ijebu – North 11 constituency in Ijebu -North local government area where the All Progressives Congress is enmeshed in crisis . The Secretary to the State Government ,Tokunbo Talabi, and two former deputy governors , Gbenga Kaka and Segun Adesegun, hail from the troubled constituency .
‘Kayode who was appointed by Sen. Ajadi Isaac led Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union, National Senate made his decision known through the resignation letter he submitted to the office of the Clerk, dated 4th March, 2021.
You will recall, that he was appointed to lead the Senate Media Team alongside four other members who were appointed on the 26th March, 2020. In the letter he send to the Clerk, ‘Kayode, appreciates the Senate Arm for given him the opportunity to be part of the Journey till the time he decided to quit.
The letter reads “Following my appointment as the Media Head, Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union, National Senate Media Team on the 26th March, 2021, I hereby wish to inform your Honorable office, of my decision to quit as both the Media Head to the Senate Council, and the proposed Summit Committee.”
“I appreciate the opportunity given to serve our dear Union for the time been, and I look forward for more robust relationship in the future.
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Oyo state chapter has postponed its local government primary election scheduled to hold today.
The election was postponed for 72 hours.
This was confirmed today in a statement released by the Publicity Secretary, Eng Akeem Olatunji
The reason for the postponement was not stated in the release.
Olatunji said the leadership of the party will meet stakeholders for further consultation.
The statement read: “Oyo State PDP LG Primary election postponed for 72 hours, PDP leadership to meet stakeholders for further consultation.”
