OMOAJE WARNS DISGRUNTLED ELEMENTS TO STEER CLEAR OF ACTION ALLIANCE, SAYS I’M STILL IN CHARGE OF PARTY

National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje has declared that the crisis currently rocking the party was mainly ochastrated by some aggrieved elements within the party who are being sponsored by some expelled members of the party, saying that the party is greater than individuals.

Omoaje in a statement entitled “Action Alliance National chairmanship: Setting the records straight” released on Saturday said he remains the authentic and recognized National Chairman of the party and warned trouble makers to steer clear of the party.

He said the case recently heard by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja involving him was not known to him as he was not joined in the suit.

The statement reads “I am constraint to issue this press statement at this crucial time in the life of our great party; the Action Alliance (AA) and our nation’s democracy. This statement becomes imperative as a result of recent happenings in our great party (Action Alliance), especially the scenario that played out in the last few weeks in the party.

“It is a common knowledge that the judiciary is the last hope of the common people and the pillar upon which democracy rests. Therefore, as a democrat of long time standing and a believer in the principle of Justice, my confidence in the judicial arm of government is unequivocally strong.

“However, it is pertinent to inform the public that I Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, the National Chairman of the Action Alliance was neither sued nor joined in the suit instituted by some expelled members of the party at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Abuja.

“As the National Chairman of the party there was no correspondence to me about the case. I was not served with any court process. However, I got to know about the case after judgment was delivered on 28th day of March, 2022 and discovered that a lawyer who I never knew or engaged his services represented the party in court.

“Similarly, my independent findings revealed that a frustrated individual who had long been expelled from the party in the person of Mr Kenneth Udeze arranged the services of the lawyer. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was joined in the suit, the counsel that represented INEC was not a staff in the legal department of the commission neither was she engaged to represent INEC in the suit that brought about the judgment of the FCT High Court.

“Upon my knowledge of the suit and the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Abuja, I filed an application urging the court to set aside the judgment on the grounds that it was obtained by fraud, misrepresentation of facts and absence of jurisdiction to entertain the suit from the outset and the FCT High Court was ready to hear my application.

“But to my greatest disdain those who instituted the case quickly filed an appeal at the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal. This then constrained the FCT High Court from hearing my application.

“However, the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have given me the right to challenge a judgment of that nature even at the Court of Appeal. I have therefore concluded arrangements with my legal team in that regard.

“To this end, I wish to state categorically that I have not been removed as the national chairman of the Action Alliance and all my loyalists and supporters including all members of our great party should remain calm and focused as we are not bothered by the antics of some disgruntled elements whose trade in stock is confusion and falsehood.

“This is the first time since I joined politics over 40 years ago that a lawyer would represent a political party in court without being engaged by the party or his services retained.

“The party will take serious and appropriate actions at the appropriate time to ensure that sanity is restored to the party by placing appropriate sanctions on the enemies of the party pretending as friends of our party.

“Also, it is important to reiterate that Kenneth Udeze and James Vernibe have been expelled from our party and whosoever deal with them on behalf of the Action Alliance does so at their own peril.

“I also wish to appeal to our members to remain peaceful and strong in the face of intimidations and frustrations by these disgruntled elements parading as leaders of the Action Alliance.

“May I also call on aspirants seeking elective positions under the platform of the party to remain strong and never lose focus as the party remains strong, united and committed to its mantra of serving the masses.

“It is on record that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is already aware of all the nominations of the party for the various political offices at both the state and national levels, as necessary documents had been submitted to the commission’s headquarters.

“I wish to also place it on record that any attempt to tamper with the nominations submitted to the INEC headquarters by any individual or group of people will not be taken with levity, as all legal means will be used to challenge such action.

“Our party is made up of law abiding citizens and we shall not lose hope, neither shall we be deterred but we shall remain resolute and determined to take the party to greater heights through legitimate means no matter whose ox is gored,” he added.

OSUN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IGR WORKERS BEG OYETOLA TO REGULARIZE THEIR APPOINTMENT

The casual staff in the four tertiary institutions owned by Osun State government otherwise known as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) staff have appealed to Governor Gboyega Oyetola to consider them for permanent job.

The staff who work at the Osun State Colleges of Education in Ilesa and Ila-Orangun, the state polytechnic, Iree and the College of Technology, Esa-Oke urged Governor Oyetola to reconsider their working status to serve as their own dividend of his administration.

The concerned tertiary institution workers in an open letter to Governor Gboyega Oyetola appealed to the state government to consider them for permanent employment.

The workers who complained about the harsh economic situation, lamented that their monthly take home was not sufficient to take care of their families.

While lauding the administration of Governor Oyetola regarding prompt payment of workers salaries, timely promotion and workers welfare, the concerned workers urged the Governor to also handle their matter with concern.

They recalled that it was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola that absorbed them, adding that no improvement was enjoyed by them since they were absorbed.

“Many of us who are graduates earn between #30,000 and #35,000 per month and this take home is not sufficient to take care of the home. This is even as many spend much on their studies. It is on this note, we are appealing to the Governor to come to our aid by giving us permanent job.

They also complained that many of them have put in between 10 and 12 years in the service of the various things institutions without being considered for permanent status or promotion.

They said the Governor has done so much for workers in the state, especially with the prompt payment of salary and promotion and therefore begged the Governor to consider their situation as well.

They also promised to work for the growth and development of the state.

IFE NORTH CARETAKER CHAIRMAN, HON. ADEYEEBA LAUDS OSUN GOVERNOR AS GRADES ROAD IN YAKOOYO

The Caretaker Chairman of Ife North Local Government, Hon. Ayoola Adeyeeba has applauded the Governor of Osun State for his incomparable performance and being a good manager despite the state’s meagre resources.

This was contained in a statement by the Council’s HOD, Social Development And Information Department, Mrs Bisi Silas and made available to newsmen in Yakooyo on Thursday, after the reconstruction of Oke-Osin road of the town by the Caretaker Chairman.

Hon. Adeyeeba said he was committed to fulfilling all campaign promises made by the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, which included rapid infrastructural development and others.

According to him, “many people have been asking me why I am paying special attention on grading of roads in rural areas. It is because we have graded some roads in AkinIaalu, Asipa, and some parts in Ipetumodu, believing that opening up of rural areas will make it easier for farmers to transport their agricultural products to the towns at cheaper costs”.

“A situation where rural farmers pay high cost of transportation because of bad roads leading to the urban centres or cities to sell their products discourage many people to engage in farming.

“Grading of rural roads will also help give people living in the areas, a sense of belonging, so that they will not think that the Government has abandoned them,” he said.

He added that he will ensure the needful is done within his domain to domesticate good work of Governor Gboyega Oyetola-led administration at the local level.

The chairman further said the grading of the road was an effort in collaboration with the Council Manager, Egnr. Adeyeye Jacob and Egnr. Fakeye Olaniyi who is the HOD works in the Local Government.

The residents of the area said they were very happy about the road because it has been impassable for many years as erosion has washed off all soil on the road. They said they are happy with the reconstruction which they regarded as a best form of dividend of democracy.

The Council Manager also said the condition of the road in the past years had almost cut off the community from other communities in the area. He now commended the performing Governor and the Caretaker Chairman for the wonderful work as he begged the people in the community to please vote Governor Oyetola for the second term because of his good work.

Hon Adeyeeba, flanked by his Vice, Hon. Ibraheem Olayiwola has earlier urged the people in the community to re-elect Governor Oyetola so that the good work will continue.

2023: I’M CONTESTING TO PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MY CONSTITUENCY – AJARABIOLU, OBOKUN HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ASPIRANT

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

The House of Assembly aspirant for Obokun state constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC in the coming 2023 general election, Omo’oba Sanmi Bamidele Ajarabiolu has said, he is contesting to promote good governance for his constituents.

He said, he identified what the people in the constituency need and having served at community service agency before, it would be more efficient for him to do what exactly his constituents need.

Ajarabiolu stated this while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Friday.

According to him, the excellent performance of governor Adegboyega Oyetola in Osun state has made good governance at the grassroot more easier, adding that, the governor has soften the ground for any serious representative of the people to build on .

He averred that, he would compliment the giant strides of the governor in promoting good governance at the grassroot level.

The Ilase born politician also stressed that, he has took his time to studied the people in his constituency and identified what they needed most, which according to him would form his basis of representative if elected.

Ajarabiolu stressed the need for the people of Obokun state constituency to look inward and vote good governance that will enhance their livelihood positively.

He said, his ambition is based on selfless service, to give the people of Obokun state constituency better representation at the state House of Assembly of Osun.

He however urged the electorates in the constituency to support continuity of good governance by voting governor Adegboyega Oyetola for second term and allow him to represent them at the State House of Assembly.

COUNCILLOR, ARANSIOLA SEEKS CONSISTENCY, PUNCTUALITY AMONG PUPILS OF HIS LOCAL WARD

The Honourable Councilor representing Asipa ward 1 in Ife North local government area of Osun State, Hon. Aransiola Afeez Idowu has called on pupils of St John Anglican primary school and L A primary school Asipa to be consistent, regular and punctual in school everyday and concentrate on their teachers fully in the class.

In a statement made available to newsmen by the Information Officer of the Local Government, Olumide Felix, Hon Idowu Afeez gave the charge at the school premises during a visit on Monday.

He further noted that once they face their studies very well, scholarship is awaiting them.

Hon, Aransiola said
“Education is about teaching, learning skills and knowledge. It also means helping people to learn how to do things and support them to think about what they learn. It’s also important for educators to teach ways to find and use information.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. “It helps people to become better citizens, get a better-paid job, shows the difference between good and bad. Education shows us the importance of hard work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop”.

He also advised the pupils to obey their parents and teachers because charity begins at home, he advised them not to join bad gang and that they should be focussed in life.

Hon Aransiola urged the pupils of the schools to tell their parents at home to vote wisely for Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola for second term in office because of the good works he has been doing, since the inception of his administration.

The philanthropist who has been helping the people of his local government by purchasing JAMB form, NECO form and paying school fees in higher institution for some students, has also assisted the less-previledged in the community.

The Head Master of St John Anglican primary school Mr Ademiju T.A and Head Mistress of L.A primary school, Mrs Adeyemi appreciated the Honourable Councillor for his kind gesture.

2023 : MY FOCUS IS TO CREATE JOBS THROUGH MODERN AGRICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT – AJARABIOLU

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

The House of Assembly aspirant for Obokun state constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC in the coming 2023 general election, Omo’oba Sanmi Bamidele Ajarabiolu has said, one of the primary focus if elected is to create Jobs for the youth through modern agricultural engagement.

He said, having identified the potentials the state has in the area of agricultural development, his major focus would be, to create enablement environment for the youth especially, to focus on varieties of agricultural engagement.

Ajarabiolu stated this while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Friday.

According to him, Osun State is an agrarian state in which we have a comparative advantage to make farming a profitable venture, coming up with a policy that will make it lucrative to the teeming youth even right from our schools, adding that, he would not hesitate, if voted to make youth engagement through agriculture a major priority.

He said, his experience as Personal Assistant to Special Adviser on Rural and community Affairs and and his upgrade as Senior Special Assistant on Community Affairs and Senior Special Assistant on Anchor Borrowers Program has really helped in identifying the needs of the people.

The Ilase born politician also urged the people of Obokun state constituency to rally support for governor Oyetola’s re-election and also seek support for his aspiration for the betterment of the constituency and the state at large.