As Christians in Nigeria join other faithful across the world to celebrate Christmas today,the Accord Candidate for the House of Representatives Oluyole Federal Constituency,Prince Aleshinloye has called on all to reflect on the lessons of the birth of Jesus Christ in this period.
In a statement signed through his media office, Prince Aleshinloye urged Christians to pray for peace, love and unity in the country and total reconciliation with God and man as they are about to enter the new year.
The Ex ALGON Chairman also noted that the best way to celebrate Christ is to show love and to give like Christ did.
“I congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season. I advise all the faithful to use the festive period for sober reflections and total spiritual renewal and devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.
“The birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, should be used to reconcile ourselves with God, promote peace, show love and unity, including the display of the spirit of tolerance in the accomplishment of our vision of building a better nation . I wish to admonish all Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds, imbibe the core lessons of freedom, love, tolerance, sacrifice, generosity and peaceful co-existence, which Christ stands for.”
He further stated that Christians should use the occasion to exhibit Godly virtues and render humanitarian services to mankind for the betterment of the nation and the sustenance of peace.
He also urged the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency to elect him to the house of representatives, promising to bring more dividends of democracy to the constituency.
“This is beyond a personal ambition but another clarion call to duty to serve my people, to serve you and give practical expression to our collective aspiration for good governance through quality representation.
“You know me much and I know you very well. You know my capacity to serve with passion and deliver the goods. I know your capability to provide quality followership, guidance and grassroots leadership”. Aleshinloye said
While congratulating the good people of Oyo State and Nigerians on the Christmas and new year celebration, Aleshinloye urged them to deepen their love for Christ who gave his own life to redeem us from death.
The Oyo State Government through the Secretary to the State Government has announced the appointment of Surveyor Dr. Ajibola Sikiru Adetona as the new Rector of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic.
According to the letter dated December 16th and made available to Oduduwanews, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun stated that the appointment was approved by Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and he’s to serve a term of five years.
The PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon Lanre Sarumi has lauded sagacity, experience and leadership qualities of Chief Ismaila Ashipa as the elder statesman celebrates yet another birthday.
Sarumi, while praising the elder statesman, describes him as a political leader with a difference, stressing that Chief Ashipa is a blessing to Ibadan North Federal Constituency and Oyo State in general.
He called on youths to learn patience, dedication, commitment, determination and intelligence from the PDP chieftain.
The PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency pray that God should grant the elder statesman many more years in good health and more wisdom.
Sarumi says Chief Ashipa is no doubt a political think-tank that should be regularly tapped from, urging younger generations to never get tired drinking from the well of wisdom of the man with a large heart.
Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, House of Representatives candidate of the Accord Party Oluyole Federal Constituency, has said he will prioritise the welfare of the people of his constituency if elected to represent them at the green chamber, urging the electorate to vote for him.
The former Algon chairman in the state, Aleshinloye said this during the commemoration of Shoe Makers Day, organised by the shoe makers association at top one garden, Ibadan on Wednesday.
He said the shoemakers association is part of his programmes in terms of genuine empowerment and would pursue legislation aimed at promoting the well-being and welfare of the artisans.
“In all modesty, I have assured you all of a new dawn in the history of legislative representation in Oluyole Federal Constituency . I have equally, promised to represent the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency with commitment, integrity and passion, leveraging on all the political and social capital I have acquired over three decades as a social activist , media practioneer, local government and Algon chairman respectively most importantly as a proud son of Oluyole ; who grew up in ibadan; attended public school in Oyo State; and has lived and worked continuously in Oluyole Federal Constituency for the past three and a half decades.
“I will continue to empower Oluyole youths, women, elders and carry out human capital and infrastructure development in Oluyole communities. I have done this before as a local government chairman and will sustain and enhance such pro-people programmes. I will put my constituency as priority in the legislative chambers by sponsoring several bills for the interest of Oluyole federal constituency and Nigerians at large in the House,if elected”
Aleshinloye added: “I will consider it as the greatest honour of my life if you, my people in Oluyole Federal Constituency, find me worthy to represent you at the house of representatives on the platform of ACCORD party . I, therefore, urge you all to turn out in large numbers to elect me as the next member, house of representatives for Oluyole Federal Constituency”.
As part of his philanthropic gestures and in a bid to fulfill his promises to his constituents, the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon Lanre Sarumi has put smile on the faces of hundreds of Sabo community residents in Mokola, Ibadan.
Hon Lanre Sarumi, who went with his team from house to house, street to street and even room to room to give cash donation to the less privileged, petty traders and the needy, said his intention is beyond political ambition as his antecedent shows he always identify with the less privileged.
The Ibadan-born Software Technology Delivery Consultant who also recently employed four health workers to boost the workforce of Sabo Healthcare Centre in order to enable the centre function maximally for 24 hours daily, said the cash empowerment becomes necessary considering the economic situation of the country.
“The economic situation of the country and its attendant effects on the people is so conspicuous, hence the need to put smile on the faces of some our people in my little personal capacity.
“I realize that what some people need to meet their daily need is just token amount of money to start little business to survive, so I decided to help them with cash gift to enable them start one business or the other.” Sarumi stated.
While urging the beneficiaries of the kind gesture to utilise the cash gift judiciously to improve their lives, Sarumi also used the opportunity to call on well-meaning Nigerians to always help the poor and the needy, stressing that it will go a long way to reduce crimes and other vices in the society.
Earlier at Sabo, Sarumi paid a courtesy visit to the palace of Sarikin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Tahiru Zungeru who warmly welcome to prospective lawmakers alongside his team.
“I’m here to pay homage to the Sariki and to put smile on our people’s face. I can also call myself a Sabo boy because I grew up in Mokola and I always came to Sabo as a young boy. Even my father was a Sabo man.
“I pray that God will grant our request so that I can fulfil all my other promises.” He said.
Prominent Sabo residents, Alhaji Garba Danjuma and Alhaji Sheu Idris who spoke for the Sarikin, assured Hon Sarumi of the the entire community’s support, pledging that his kind gestures to the needy and the less privileged among them will be adequately reciprocated when the time comes.
Also on the entourage of Hon Sarumi was the former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Right Hon Tunde Olaniyan, who described Sabo community as the second home to Ibadan North politicians. He stressed that whoever Sabo Community Supports, just as they are supporting Hon Sarumi, will definitely enjoy grace of God. He urged them to continue their support for the young lawmaker, adding that their support will not go down the drain.
The People’s Democratic Party Candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency House of Representative Hopeful, Hon. Lanre Sarumi has said that his aspiration to represent the people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency is motivated by the people most especially the needy in his constituency.
Honorable Lanre Sarumi disclosed this during a media parley held on the 19th November, 2022 with journalists and media practitioners in the State.
According to him, his philanthropic gesture precedes his ambition, as he has been supporting the people with his foundation right before venturing into politics through Lanre Sarumi Foundation, which has provided support for market women, communities, and payment of external Examination fees for secondary school students among others, and promised to continue all these on a large scale if elected.
“My philanthropic gesture precedes my ambition as we’ve been doing this before the idea to contest came up. The idea to contest came up in order to have more muscles to render service to humanity, and it emanated from my people”
“I want to categorically state here that my type of politics is not a do-or-die affair and that is why you can’t see any thug in my campaign team. My team is full of educated young Nigerians who are thirsty for development of their fatherland”
Speaking on Devolution of power, Hon. Sarumi stated that the centre controls too much power and he will be supporting legislation towards devolution of power, including State police to further strengthening the security architecture of States.
Highlighting some of the things he has done in recent times, he stated that on Friday, 19th of November, he and his team were a at Sabo community for cash empowerment of our people, especially the widows, the petty traders and the less privileged.
“We have also employed four ad-hoc workers for Sabo Healthcare Centre to improve the working conditions of the professionals there and to ensure 24-hour service delivery to our people at the most visited Healthcare Centre in our federal constituency with at least five childbirths per week”
Finally, Hon. Sarumi seeks for the support and votes of people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency and promised not to disappoint them if given the opportunity to represent them.
At the recently concluded Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union National Council Education Summit under the leadership of Aare Alarape which held on Thursday, 17th of November, 2022, Stakeholders in the Educational Sectors unanimously added their voices to the existing voices on the need for Government to invest more in Tertiary Education for a sustainable development.
In line with the theme of the summit, Revamping Higher Education For National Development: The Builders and The Bricks, the keynote speaker, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, a former Commissioner of Education in Oyo State expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the Minister of Education handed the ASUU strike and stated that such character shouldn’t be holding such sensitive position.
According to them, the problem facing education in Nigeria is premised on poor funding, misappropriation of funds mismanagement.
Dr. Thomas stressed that inadequate infrastructures, corruption in the process of getting admission and incessant strike actions, obsolete curriculum and examination malpractice have also contributed to the decay in the sector.
In his opinion, he suggested that the way out is proper funding of the sector with constant and periodic assessment of our Institutions, appointment of qualified and experience personalities as Ministers & Commissioners of Education, appointment of qualified Lecturers and periodic training, provision of adequate infrastructure, upgrade of the curriculum, among others.
Finally, he said that government alone cannot fund Education, and therefore implored Private individuals and organizations to partner government.
During the panel session which consisted of Barr. Raheem Abdulraheem, Oyo State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC Oyo State Chairman, Mrs Ojogbade Iyabo, Oyo State SMEDAN Coordinator; CP Adebowale Williams, Oyo State Commissioner of Police and Mr Oyewumi Olusegun, JAC Chairman, Oyo State they equally called for proper funding of the Education sector and futher advised the students to also be focused in their studies. The State Coordinator of SMEDAN, Mrs Iyabo explained opportunity in her agency that the student community can maximize for their personal development, among others.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police who represented the CP stated that the Police will continue to partner with the student community in order to ensure a smooth relationship and adequate understanding when fighting against crimes on campuses.
The representative of the State ICPC Chairman, Hon. Annatu Muhammad also stated what the Agency has done to reduce financial crime on campuses as well as their support to the student community over the years.
Finally, the State Chairman of Joint Action Committee of Tertiary owned Institutions expressed his dissatisfaction towards the precarious state of Infrastructure on campuses and call on government to do better.
The Oluyole Federal Constituency House of Representatives Hopeful, Prince Ayodeji Abass Aleshinloye MDII has called on party faithfuls and supporters throughout his federal constituency to be law abiding and organise themselves peacefully throughout the campaign period.
According to a statement made available by his campaign media team, Prince Aleshinloye, former chairman of Oluyole Local Government, and former Oyo State ALGON chairman in the statement appreciated the people of the local government and federal constituency for their support over the years and equally seek for their support to make Accord party win all the positions they are contesting for in the State, from the Governorship to the House of Assembly Elections.
According to Prince Aleshinloye, the people of the federal constituency have always been his priority and given the chance to represent them at the national level, he will ensure that he won’t let them down.
“This is beyond a personal ambition but another clarion call to duty to serve my people, to serve you and give practical expression to our collective aspiration for good governance through quality representation.
“You know me much and I know you very well. You know my capacity to serve with passion and deliver the goods. I know your capability to provide quality followership, guidance and grassroots leadership. Let’s race together again for victory as duty calls.
About 120 of the 180 dissolved Councilors in the Oyo South Senatorial District have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Akogun Sharafadeen Alli as senatorial candidates as the 2023 general elections draw near.
The former council members pledged to deliver the senatorial district for the APC at a meeting conducted behind closed doors at the destiny house in Mokola Ibadan, the state capital.
Sharafadeen Alli
The former council members claim that they supported the party due to the caliber of political heavyweights in the party.
The former council members affirmed their support for the Party’s candidates and promised to fight tirelessly to ensure their victories in the next general elections.
Oloye Sharafadeen Alli asked for their support and collaboration during the interactive session in order to ensure victory for for all the Party’s candidates in the upcoming general elections in 2023.
Additionally, he gave them the assurance that their efforts and contributions toward the eventual triumph of the APC and its candidates in the general elections of 2023 would be appropriately rewarded, just as before.
An English proverbs says: “No Risk No Reward, No Pain No Gain.”
Hon. RAMATA AGBEREMI DABO popularly baptized as RAD, after she lost out of the Party primaries in the just concluded Lagelu/ Akinyele Federal Constituency Election that eventually emerged her closest friend and contestant, Hon. Adetokunbo Adeaga whose Leadership has been cordial and worthwhile as the candidate, flagbearer of the party PDP at the 2023 general elections had put in her public statement on the big surprise coming in no time.
Let’s get it cracking. Most Distinguished Hon. Ramata’s team ran into one of the renounced investigator in Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria at a spot with an item, Big Chest Freezer. The team explained after an engaging session that, it’s one of the surprise gifts for some of her loyal followers and those who believes in her aspiration during the primaries.
From her statement: They were not just any people, but loyal, hardworking. They didn’t have anything, but the little they had, gave me their most expensive time, made posters, T. Shirts and many more, they were just there for me no matter how little.
Moreso, they were working night and day, transportation from one place to another without me giving them any Kobo. Look Ijoba, these are the kind of people we need, well committed, kind heart souls that really wanted change for a better future ahead.
Among the beneficiaries from Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency of Hon. Ramata were different business owners in their locations. They were not informed of any gift to be given to them, item was delivered, presented a brand new Big Chest Freezer as well for those to receive cash gifts respectively.
The Team Rad in a surprising moving train, contacted them to know their respective locations and presented them each the sum of N100,000. Sincerely speaking, they were taken aback because it wasn’t expected and they appreciated the most expensive kind gesture of Hon. Ramata Agberemi at this economic downtime in Nigeria.
Speaking to the newsman by one of the beneficiaries, “I only did what I did (vote) to established conscience, trust, loyalty and responsible Leadership exhibited by Ramata and we are so proud of her in this Constituency that such an aspirant like her is rare despite the outcome of the election”
Hon. Ramata Agberemi responding to the reasons behind her action. Let me be sincere with you Ijoba Authority Moe, it wasn’t easy doing this for them, but it’s something I have concluded in my mind to do irrespective of any circumstances beyond me. I am Celebrating their loyalty so that others can be taught to have a good heart and become the change agent for good Governance Good Politics and Policies that brings Democracy to the Grassroots she said.
Meanwhile, You don’t have to sell your votes, loyalty for peanuts. If you worked hard, dedicated, committed, focused, it will definitely pay as well using the Celebration to challenge and teach others not to sell their constitutional rights but to remain loyal 💯 at all times.
While still having interview with the newsman, she declares that “we gain more being loyal, patient and hardworking and I just deem it fit to put smile on the faces of those individuals, party faithfuls, leaders, stakeholders as well extends to the larger house in a grand style some weeks to come.”
She equally used the opportunity to charge and challenge young folks to desist from having a mentality of ‘No Money, No Vote’ instead be strong, defending your conscience and making sure their loyalty wasn’t taken away.
Hon. RAD further admonished the entire good people of Oyo state to stay committed, connected, responsible and focused towards ensuring all our Candidates from bottom to top wins at the polls and encouraged them to rally their best hands of support, dedication to the coming back of His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr SEYI MAKINDE FNSE, Fogbontolu Oyo, Mayegun of Shasha, JAGUNMOLU of Ibadan Land come 2023 till 2027.
Once again, RAD had made very great impact, as a Warlord, exhibited historical character, brave and with non negotiable, incomparing attitudes for her people.
In conclusion, on behalf of myself, CEO Blue Angels Foundation, family, Team RAD, I sincerely appreciate The Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for the rare and fair chance given to women to have equal right in displaying their capacity especially myself and other fellow colleagues.
This is just a Clarion call to inspire, awaken the champion inside us that indeed, we can in as much we know. Women in our community who stands out, risked their lives despite the glass ceiling, labelling, Stigma. But we are still standing and paving the way for others mostly the women and youths she said.
It’s now RAD for Seyi Makinde Again agenda and we will make it work, paying the price for it and come to reality. Ise Se Se Bere Ni.
E-signed: Hon. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD) Former Aspirant Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency
