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.

EID : IFE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN, ADEYEEBA FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS

As Muslims across the world celebrate the 2022 Eid-El-fitri, Hon. Adeyeeba Ebenezer has congratulated Muslims and all residents of Ipetumodu as well as staff of Ife North local government area of Osun State.

In a statement issued out by the Head Of Department (HOD), Social Development and Information, Mrs Bisi Silas, Hon. Adeyeeba urged Muslims to maintain the acts of kindness shown to needy families and others during the Holy Month of Ramadan and continue to pray for peace in Osun State.

‘‘For thirty straight days, we have practiced generosity; we have shown compassion and acts of kindness to others without prompting, we must sustain this as it will help to promote peace in the society”, he said.

Hon. Adeyeeba also described Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola as a performing Governor who has been using his wealth of experience as a dexterous administrator to transform the state beyond expectations.

He, however commended the governor for working tirelessly to ensure that the state moves to greater heights.

He urged the people of Ife North local government, to please vote for the governor for second term in office, come July 16, to continue his good work.

Hon. Adeyeeba also use the occasion to pray for his people, “May the crescent-shaped moon brighten your path towards enlightenment and may Allah bless you all with peace and grace.
May this Ramadan bring joy, health and wealth to you.
One good turn deserves another, Governor Gboyega Oyetola deserves second term in office”, he said

OSUN 2022 : I WILL DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EDUCATION SECTOR IF ELECTED – ADESUYI

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo.

Barely few months to the governorship election in Osun state, the candidate for Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Engr. Olufemi Adesuyi has assured of priotizing educational sector to build an enviable future for the state.

He said, the previous and present administration in the state have bastardized the sector to the extent that, the state have recorded backwardness in the comity of states educationally.

Adesuyi while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday averred that, his administration if elected will reposition what he described as bartered system of education to suit the world standard.

He said, having being in Educational System for more than 2 decades and as immediately past Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance in a polytechnic, he know the importance of education and why education is the key to wealth creation.

“I believed that, Education begat knowledge, kwnoledge begat Power, and Power begat wealth. Governance should not be about extortion but rather concern on wealth creation. The bedrock of wealth creation is Education. We will drive the educational sector technologically and with improve technopreneurship curriculum” he said.

Adesuyi posited that, any administration in power that failed to consider quantitative and qualitative education as essential tools to build humanity has fail in it’s quest to develop such state, therefore advocate for the need to change the perception of the people towards voting any party that doesn’t cater for the future of their children.

Adesuyi said, his administration if voted will invite stakeholders in education to map out strategies on how to revamp the education sector in the state and their resolution will serve as template to follow in revatilizing the sector to meet up with the world standard.

He however, urged the people of the state to wise up and not allow money bag politicians to again steal their future and that of their children, saying the only party who can rescue them from the maladministration of the ruling APC is Zenith Labour Party.

5-YEAR REMEMBRANCE: PDP GROUP SALUTES POLITICAL DOGGEDNESS OF SENATOR ISIAKA ADELEKE

As it clocked 5 years of departure of the late political guru, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke today, a socio political group within Osun state chapter of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, The Pathfinder Team has saluted the political doggedness of the late sage in the area of good governance.

The group in a statement issued and signed by its state coordinator, Secretaryand chairman Board of Trustee, Hon.Oladiti Aluko, Akinleye Sola and Alhaji Lukman Afolabi respectively to commemorate the 5th year departureof the Ede born politician attributed the success recorded by late Isiaka Adeleke during his life time to his passion for human development.

According to the group, late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke lived an examplanry life full of human development, the legacy they said still live after him.

They said, his death is not in vain as the people of the state recognized his good deed and transferred the love to his brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke who has continued from where the late sage stopped.

” Your departure though, painful but we are glad that your good legacies continue, we are still enjoying your good works, your dynasty is God sent to the people of Osun, we missed you our dear daddy”.

TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER, MENTOR AND BENEFACTOR, LATE SENATOR ISIAKA ADETUNJI ADELEKE, BY ALHAJI KAREEM AKINLEYE

Death is inevitable end of every human creature, if not, nobody would have wished not to see you again

On this day, 23rd April, 2017, the eagle flew home in a blaze of glory and the world, literarily stood still, the death of my father, mentor and political teacher, Senator(Alhaji) Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke was announced. Alas!!! It was like the whole world had collapsed! The bird ceased to fly, there was a perfect decorum every where.

Five years after your glorious exit, your spirit continues to enjoy peace of the Almighty God, together with the unfailing and unalloyed loyalty of your well-wishers.

I have painstakingly taken your exit to the great beyond as a cross and hurdles of my life which I have to bear with equanimity.

Your unequivocal attitude and mentorship can not be quantified, Oh! I have missed your fatherly advice, your political sagacity, and your generosity.

You taught me how to be kind with people. Your humility is second to none. Who will be my guardian now? From whom will I tap priceless knowledge now? Oh death, where is thy sting?

There is no second of dull moment for your sweet memory. Each passing day keeps you evergreen in my mind. Why not, if not? Your workerholic habit taught me to be strong in all my dealings and encourage me to attain the ladder I am in life.

Testimonies of the people about you gave me the succour, though finding it difficult to believe you have gone

Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, your clear vision and ideology of others first, self last remain cardinal point of your followers and would continue to be sustained by all and sundry. Not only in Nigeria but all over the world.

The leader of leaders. My leader yesterday, today and forever, continue to rest in perfect peace in Aljanat fridaus. Sweet is your memory my father and mentor

.ADIEU THE FIRST EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF OSUN STATE

Alhaji Kazeem AkinleyeFormer Chairman, Ede North Local Government, Osun state

OSUN APC APEX BODY, IGBIMO AGBA REJOICES WITH CHIEF BISI AKANDE AT 83

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

The apex body of Osun state chapter of All Progressives Congress,APC, Igbimo Agba has rejoiced with the former Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Adebisi Akande as he clock 83 years on earth.

This was contained in a congratulatory message issued and signed by its chairman,Engr./Chief Sola Akinwumi copies of which made available with the newsmen in Osogbo on Sunday.

According to him, the apex body of the party in the state glorified God in the life of Chief Bisi Akande who happened to be the pioneer progressive governor in the state, especially on the land mark he laid for other Progressives governor’s.

“HEARTY CHEERS TO OUR GREAT ICON AT 83.
APC, IGBIMO AGBA OSUN under its leadership -Chief Engr Sola Akinwumi herein rejoices with with our great Leader– H/E Chief Adebisi Akande on his 83rd birthday”

“Your inestimable positive roles in many fields especially in the political clime cannot be underestimated across Nigeria as regards our growing democracy”

“I pray to God to give Your Excellency more grace and sound health to navigate all spheres of life as you journey on in your callings..
I pledge this body’s continued prayers and supports in your endeavors.”

OSUN 2022: CONTINUITY ‘LL ENHANCE MORE DEVELOPMENT TO OSUN – ADENIJI

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

As governorship election in Osun state is gathering momentum, a House of Representatives aspirant for Iwo/Ayedire/Olaoluwa federal constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Olumide Adeniji has opined that, continuity of good governance in the state under the leadership of governor Adegboyega Oyetola will bring more development to the state, urging the electorate in the state to vote massively for ruling APC government.

Adeniji stated this while speaking with the newsmen in Osogbo on Monday.

According to him, the present administration in the state has excel in all areas especially infrastructural development and efficient resources management.

He said, changing the moving train now will not do the state any good as a lots were embedded in governance which Oyetola has become master in it.

Adeniji posited that, governor Oyetola’s administration has become a rally point for effective and good governance which has placed the state on the highest pedestal in the comity of states.

The Kuta born politician enjoined the people of the state to rally support for the continuity of Oyetola’s administration till 2026 , adding that, the state would witness more development under the administration of the governor more in his second term.

He also implored the people of Iwo/Ayedire/Olaoluwa federal constituency to support his quest to represent them at the national assembly, saying he is ready to change the game for good and entrenched more dividends of democracy for his people

s Christians all over the word celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, christened ‘Easter celebration’ Osun House of Representatives aspirant Hon. Olumide Adeniji has called on christains to used the period of celebration to pray for unity of the nation just as he rejoiced with them for witnessing this year Easter celebration.

Adeniji who is aspiring to represent Iwo/ Ayedire/ Olaoluwa federal constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC stated this in his congratulatory message issued and personally signed copies of which made available with newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday.

According to him, the period of celebration of death and resurrection of Jesus Christ should be used to show love to each other as it enshrined in the lesson taught by Our Lord, Jesus Christ who died for the sin of the people which exemplified his true love for mankind.

He said, the christains particularly in Osun state should make use of this significant period to pray for the success of the present administration under the leadership of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola as it’s stated in the Bible that we should be praying for the success of our leaders.

He stated that, prayers should also be said to have hitch free election come July 16th, 2022 that will see to the continuation of the good work that our amiable governor, Adegboyega Oyetola is doing in the state.

He also used the period to implored the people of Iwo/ Ayedire/ Olaoluwa federal constituency to rally support for his aspiration in his bid to salvage the people in the area and give them quality representation at the national assembly.

The Kuta born politician however urged the citizens in the state to continued rally support for the administration of governor Adegboyega Oyetola in his oars to develop the state to an enviable height.

IFE NORTH BOSS, ADEYEEBA REJOICES WITH CHRISTIANS AT EASTER

The Chairman of Ife North Local Government, Ipetumodu, Hon. Ayoola Ebenezer Adeyeeba has congratulated Christians in the council and the good people in Osun State on the celebration of resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Head Of Department (HOD) Social Development And Information of the Council, Mrs Bisi Silas.

Hon. Adeyeeba in his Easter message said,
“when we truly love a person from the depth of our heart, we will respect that person and will not want to cause the person pain. Our attitude to life should either show God that we love Him and have Him as our one and only God. We show God that we love Him by keeping His commandments and by respecting the sacredness of the temple of which we are and represent”.

“We must not let our familiarity with God’s house breed contempt, instead, we must try to show God respect by doing that which will please Him and give glory to His holy name”.

“Learn to separate between the secular and the sacred, and always work hard to build up yourself in such a way that give respect to God and His commandments. This comes first above every other thing you may desire in this life”.

The Council boss also described the Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola as a man of peace whose impact in the transformation of Osun can not be quantified.

He adjuged Governor Oyetola as a silent achiever who has touched the lives of the people of the state positively through his various developmental programmes and policies.

”To our performing Governor, I want to use this opportunity to appeal to my people in Ipetumodu and Osun State to support our amiable Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola in bid to transform the State to the greater heights”, he said.

Honourable Adeyeeba urged his people to pray for the success of APC in the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election.

According to him, “they should please come out en-masse on the day of election and cast their votes for Governor Gboyega Oyetola who had brought unprecedented development to the state despite the meager resources”.