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”.

EASTER CELEBRATION: HOUSE OF REPS ASPIRANT, ADENIJI REJOICES WITH CHRISTIANS, HARPS ON UNITY

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

As 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.

“YOU’RE A SPECIAL BREED, UNCOMMON WOMAN” ~ OBOKUN EAST LCDA BOSS, BAMIDELE SALUTES OSUN FIRST LADY, KAFAYAT OYETOLA ON BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

The caretaker chairman for Obokun East Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Ilare Ijesha, Osun state, Hon. Bello Saliu Bamidele, has described the state first lady, Mrs Kafayat Olaitan Oyetola, as a special breed and uncommon woman, who has proved to the world that power and humanity are inseparable; just as he rejoiced with her on her 62nd birthday anniversary.

Hon. Bamidele, in a congratulatory message personally issued and signed, copies of which were made available with newsmen in Osogbo over the weekend, applauded the listening ability of the first lady, which he stressed to be a special gift from God.

He averred that, Mrs Oyetola’s enthusiastic, generous, helpful nature, dedication and commitment to the right course have been evidential in the exceptional performance of his husband, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, whom he described as a performing Governor and Father of all.

Hon Bamidele posited that, Osun first lady remains an iconic woman and the perfect face for women empowerment across the globe as well as source of motivation to Women and Children in the state.

He eulogised her passion for total eradication of Female Genital Multilation and girls trafficking, which has in no small measure, helped to safeguard “our female child in the state”.

He therefore, on behalf of the entire people of Obokun East LCDA, wishes “the most lovely First Lady” happy birthday with blessings and prays she witness many more in good health and wealth.

EBURU CONGRATULATES OMISORE

The Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof.) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji II has congratulated the former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore on his emergence as the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The monarch in a congratulatory message to Omisore describes the new APC National Secretary as an illustrious son of Osun State and a foremost leader with royality.

He said “We consider his election as a great feat for the entire Osun State. We are happy and feel proud when any of our sons and daughters are recognized and trusted by their group members.”

“We congratulate Osun people that such a big leadership position was brought home. We shall do everything devoid of partisanship to ensure that he succeeds in the discharge of his duties and responsibilities,” the monarch assured.

Also, the Eburu used the emergence of Prince Omisore to admonish politicians to be more tolerant and open to opposing views.

“We should respect every citizen’s right of association and the government should not be using perceived political association to punish anyone or deny people their rights, especially in the appointment to Chieftaincy. It has now been proven that political relationships are mostly for convenience and temporary whereas most government decisions are irreversible,” he said.

Oba Okunoye appreciates Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State for his support for all Osun indigenes aspiring to various national positions, saying that “it is our prayer that more great things will continue to come to Osun during his tenure.”

65TH BIRTHDAY : OSUN PDP CHIEFTAIN, AKINLEYE SALUTES DR. DEJI ADELEKE, DESCRIBES HIM AS AN ANGEL OF GOD IN HUMAN FACE

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

A chieftain of People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Osun state, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye has joined million of well wishers in celebrating the business morgul and philanthropist, Dr. Deji Adeleke as he clocks 65 years on earth, describing him as an angel in human face.

He referred to him as a father to all who development of human race is paramount in his hearth.

Akinleye stated this in a congratulatory message issued and personally signed copies of which made available with newsmen in Osogbo over the weekend.

According to him, Dr. Deji Adeleke has demonstrated his passion for human development by series of his contributions towards betterment of human race.

He pointed out that, the celebrant has impacted in so many lives which has turned so many lives around positively.

“Dr. Deji Adeleke has been a father to all, I can described him as a God’s sent angel to so many including me, he has contributed positively to my life, I am one of his benefactor”

” On the occasion of your birthday anniversary sir, firstly, I glorified God for the opportunity given to you to be alive despite all odds, and for the privilege bestowed on you to develop human race, my prayer to God is to further give you enablement to do more exploit in life and more grace to do more than what you have been doing for people”

“I, on behalf of my family wish to congratulate my benefactor and my father on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary, I prayed God to continued showering his blessings on you and to give you more wisdom to do more than before for people, Congratulations Sir”, he said.

STOP ATTACKING GOV. MAKINDE,
HON. WOLE OKE ADMONISHES OSUN PDP GLADIATORS

There is urgent need for PDP members, admirers and symphatisers in Osun State to stop making vitriolic comments about the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The Federal Legislator, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, representating Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency gave this priceless advice on Friday in a Press Statement, just as he counselled members of the party to remain calm, focused and prayerful to record unfettered victory in the state gubernatorial election slated for July this year.

The Lawmaker, gave the golden advice against the background of rancid remarks and virulent attacks against the person and personality of Governor Makinde, whom he referred to as an astute and pragmatic party leader.

“Recently, l have observed flood of criticism towards the door Post of Governor Makinde over his action or inaction on the evolving PDP matters in Osun State, which is uncalled for,
unwarranted, misplaced and misdirected.

“I cannot still wrap my head around how Governor Makinde has in anyway constituted an impediment in anyway in the wheel of progress of our great party and indeed Osun state ,” the legislator said,

Hon Oke who appraised the seeming crisis within the party clarified that such issues often arise as a build up towards election, particularly the all important Governorship election.
To him all the real and perceived problems within PDP in the state are not beyond amicable resolution and I commend our elders and leaders for their meaningful mediation which is yielding result.

” I consider our problem or do I say matter as local and domestic which can and will be resolved domestically.
” Therefore, let us be civil, couth and display maturity in the use of words,” he stated.

He enthused that “beyond politics, let us see and embrace ourselves as brothers and sisters in dealing with one another in order to collectively build a virile PDP, capable of winning all the elections resoundingly.

We need to be diplomatic, strategic, calm, calculative, methodical and decent in our approach to the conduct of free and fair primaries”

Hon Oke stressed that Governor Makinde did not declare his support for anyone of the PDP aspirants in Osun as been alleged by a group of the party members in the State, he is a credible leader whose concern is basically for the victory of the party in all the elections.

He urged the party members to be calculative, strategic, logical and peaceful, assuring that issues within the party would soon be resolved amicably.