RUMPUS IN BORIPE OVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CARETAKER COMMITTEE NOMINATION LIST

There is a palpable tension within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 05, Aagba in Boripe Local Government area of Osun State as the ward leaders reject the councillorship nominee, Akinyemi John Ayodeji from the announced list.

Nigerian Platform reliably gathered that protests are ongoing in the area, by the party members to resist the “illegal hand-picking” of Akinyemi as Caretaker Committee’s member from the Ward.

According to a letter addressed to the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, which was obtained by Nigerian Platform on Thursday, “the authentic Councillorship Nominee in (Ward 05) Aagba is Ayodeji Yinka Kayode”.

“This is against the nomination letter sent to the party and another letter sent to Mr. Governor in which the name of the said Akinyemi Ayodeji never reflected, having been disqualified for lack of voter’s card and has never voted in Ward 05”, the letter read in part.

Councillorship slot is a position that could only be occupied with a person that can vote or be voted for (registered voter) in that particular area of interest.

The letter also described the “secret smuggling of Akinyemi Ayodeji’s name into the list as anti-party, against the intention and decision of the party in Aagbaland”.

Also in a letter to Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, one Mr. Ayodeji Yinka Kayode who was the party’s Youth Leader in the Ward, since the period of gubernatorial election was the generally accepted candidate for the post.

Meanwhile, the Nominee, Akinyemi John Ayodeji is allegedly the younger brother of the immediate past Councillor of the Ward and he is still a student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho.

Nigerian Platform also gathered that some influential cabinet members (Names withheld) of the Governor were allegedly responsible for the replacement of Ayodeji to that of Akinyemi in the Caretaker Committee’s list, already pronounced by the State House of Assembly.

All efforts to reach the Nominee, Mr. Akinyemi Ayodeji as at press time proved abortive as he neither picked his phone call nor respond to text messages sent to him.

Feelers however call on Governor Oyetola to use his power as the overall leader of the party to upturn the nomination of Akinyemi and correct the anomaly once and for all, to forestall the “collapse’ of the party in the area.

ANAMBRA GUBER: MADUKA-ARINSA IS OUR ONLY CANDIDATE- ACTION ALLIANCE

The leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) has reiterated that Mrs Ifeoma Maduka-Arinsa is the only governorship candidate of the party for the November governorship election in Anambra State.

The National Chairman of the party, Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje who spoke against the backdrop of polarization in the party, maintained that Mrs Maduka-Arinsa emerged through due process at a primary election conducted by the national secretariat of the party and supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with security agencies represented.

He dispelled rumours making the round that the party has two governorship candidates, saying those peddling the rumours are not known to the party.

Specifically, Omoaje castigated one Mr Alex who reportedly said in a statement that AA has two governorship candidates.

He warned Alex not to misinform the public, especially electorate in Anambra State, stressing that the AA is prepared to take over the reins of government in the state.

According to Omoaje, the party’s governorship candidate emerged through transparent system and due process was followed by the party in the conduct of the primary election that produced her.

He urged the people to discountenance the rumours that the party has two candidates as being peddled by rumour mongers and a section of the media, saying “the aim of those behind the rumour was to discredit the party ahead of the gubernatorial poll.”

ANAMBRA 2021: ACTION ALLIANCE PRESENTS NAMES OF GUBER CANDIDATE, RUNNING-MATE TO INEC

The Action Alliance (AA) on Friday submitted the name of its governorship candidate for the November governorship election in Anambra State, Mrs Ifeoma Maduka-Arinsa to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mrs Maduka had emerged the party’s flag bearer at the primary election of the party held in Awka on Thursday.

In a letter signed by the National Chairman and Secretary of the party, Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and Ambassador Suleiman Abdulrasheed respectively addressed to the INEC Chairman, Prof.Mamud Yakubu, copy of which was made available to newsmen, the party hailed INEC on its developmental strides.

Also presented to INEC was the name of the deputy governorship candidate of the AA, Chidube Sunday Nnameka.

The party’s National Chairman, Hon Omoaje who confirmed the submission of both the hard and soft copies of the names, commended INEC for creating an enabling environment for all political parties to strive.

He said INEC gave proper recognition to the authentic leadership of the party to present the best candidate for the election.

He also hailed the transparency and objectivity displayed by INEC in the discharge of its responsibilities.

Omoaje said the AA was a party to beat in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State and called on well-meaning people of the state to support the party ahead of the gubernatorial poll.

ANAMBRA GUBER : MADUKWA EMERGES ACTION ALLIANCE CANDIDATE

A lawyer, Ifeoma Madukwa has emgerged the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Anambra State.

The party’s primary election held in Akwa under the supervision of the National Chairman of the party, Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

National Chairman of the party, Hon Omoaje who announced the results, said the party is at the verge of winning the governorship poll in the state.

The AA gubernatorial candidate who is the younger sister of a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Godswin Madukwa said she’s prepared to take over the rein of government in the state.

Meanwhile, speculations are rife that the PDP governorship aspirant, Dr Madukwa may work for the AA in the next governorship election in Anambra State.

This, it was learnt was because of the emergence of his younger sister as the gubernatorial candidate of the AA.

Unconfirmed sources said the elder Madukwa may also pitch his tent with the AA and openly campaign for the party.

TRIBUTE TO ERELU OLUSOLA AGBEJA OBADA @70

By Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye

It gladens my heart to join millions of your admirers in celebrating with a woman of substance, a queen of Ijesa land, mother of politics and an astute politician, Erelu Olusola Agbeja Obada as she clocks 70 years on earth today.

You are a mother of all mothers, a woman of inestimable value, woman with large and good heart, your words of encouragement and leadership styles In politics is second to none.

To say you’re a jewel is an understatement, to say you’re wonderfully made isn’t enough to describe an embodiment of love, care, dedication, commitment and passion, not just for your children but to humanity in general.

I drawn from your wealth of knowledge while in office as Deputy Governor of the state when I served as the chairman for Ede North then, you are a rare gem and mother to all.

History has also adjudged and attested to the unparalleled level of dedication and loyalty with which you served under President Goodluck Jonathan, as the Minister of the Federal Republic.

Erelu of our time, as you’re stepping into the senior citizen’s club, I, on behalf of my family and entire people of Ede North congratulate you on this new milestone of yours, I sincerely thank God for your life and fervently pray that, you will have a course to be joyful throughout your sourjorn on Earth, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA, WISHING YOU LONG LIFE AND PROSPERITY

Signed :

Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye,
Former Chairman, Ede North Local Government.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YEYE MODUPE ADELEKE-SANNI

It is yet another beautiful, lovely and exciting occasion, a special day when a wonderful creation was perfectly made and released into the world for the benefit of humanity.
Yeye Modupe Adeleke-Sanni is a special gift of GOD to mankind in it’s entirety.

Madam, you have demonstrated limitless sacrifices, commitment, love and relentless efforts to the course of humanity in general.

Anyone who comes in contact with you would attest to the fact that you are a true mother, a dutiful figure and a virtuous woman of substance.

May GOD in his infinite mercy, continue to strengthen, preserve and bless you to do more for this generation and beyond.

Many happy returns in robust health, happiness and success in all your endeavours, AMEN 🙏

CONGRATULATIONS MA 🍾🍷

Signed:
Reverend Bunmi Jenyo (JP)
Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

AKINLEYE CELEBRATES YEYE MODUPE ADELEKE AS SHE ATTAINS ANOTHER MILESTONE

…. DESCRIBING HER AS REAL WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

A People’s Democratic Party chieftain and former chairman of Ede North Local government in Osun state, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye has joined millions of well wishers in rejoicing with Yeye Modupe Adeleke Sanni as she added another year to her years on earth today, just as he described her as a real woman of valuable substance .

Akinleye in a congratulatory message issued and personally signed copies of which were made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday said, the celebrant is a real and rare gem who has contributed immensely and meaningfully to the life of so many people.

He said that Yeye Dupe as she is fondly called is a godsend, godmother, benefactor and a woman with a large heart whose kindness to humanities is legendary and second to none.

According to him, Yeye Dupe has been so kind to all and many have drawn from her milk of human kindness,Hon Akinleye gives this testimony, saying that he is a living witness.

“My mother, God will grant you mercy, guide your heart, remove your worries and shower you with unquantifiable blessings”

“My golden mother, your prayers shall be speedily answered by God, your morning is good :your afternoon will be better and your evening shall be glorious. Amen”.

On behalf of my family, I heartly rejoiced with you on this special day of yours, may God in his infinte mercy be with you in all your days. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY GOLDEN MOTHER, WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR LIFE
Hip! Hip!! Hurray!!!

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OYETOLA CHARGES OSSCE ILA-ORANGUN MANAGEMENT TO JOIN HANDS WITH GOVERNMENT IN REVITALISING EDUCATION IN OSUN

Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has charged management of the State College of Education, Ila-Orangun to join hands with the State Government in it’s bids to revitilise the educational system in the state.

The Governor according to a statement by the Acting Registrar of the Institution, Mr Segun Ajiboye stated this during a courtesy call to the Governor recently by the newly appointed Acting Provost, Professor Jimoh Atanda Afolabi, a Professor of Agriculture and Resource Economics from Federal University of Technology Akure and other top Management Officers of the College.

According to the Governor, the College should be able to complement the State Government’s efforts in standardising the educational system of the state, which according to him, ” has been given the largest consideration in the state’s budget.”

The Governor admonished the team “to reposition the College to ensure realisation of the Government’s education agenda, which made it (sector) to receive the highest vote in the current budget, so that it can serve as a catalyst for development, social re-engineering and manpower production for the school system”, the statement said.

While presenting the Acting Provost to the Governor, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Alhaji Jamiu Olawumi who with the Commissioner for Education, Hon Folorunso Bamisayemi facilitated the courtesy call, stressed that the Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s led administration “is committed to revitalising the educational system of the state at all levels.

The Acting Provost, promised the Governor to ensure that the dreams of the founding fathers of the Institution like Chief Bisi Akande, a political doyen in the state is not killed, but actualised to train and produce brilliant man power that would serve as forces of honour and integrity in the nation’s education industry.

The Acting Registrar, Mr Segun Ajiboye, in his vote of thanks on behalf of the College Management, thanked the Governor and Visitor to the College for finding them worthy of their respective appointments, which he described ” as a call to service of their fatherland and for the unprecedented audience given to the college management.

Present at the brief ceremony were the Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Wole Oyebanji, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Charlse Akinola and other Cabinet members and top Government functionaries.

CRISIS BREWS IN FMC ABEOKUTA OVER ALLEGED FALSIFICATION OF AGE BY MEDICAL DIRECTOR

A serious industrial crisis now brew at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State following the alleged falsification of age by the outgoing Medical Director of the hospital, Prof Adewale Musa Olomu.

Olomu who is seeking a second term was alleged to have falsified his age while seeking appointment as the Medical Director of the hospital.

Already, a group of concerned staff of the hospital under the aegis of The Concerned Staff have petitioned the Minister of Health on the alleged age falsification by Prof Olomu.

Documents made available to our correspondent showed that Olomu presented two sworn declaration of age at different times to the board and management of the hospital.

In one of the documents, Olomu claimed he was born in January 1960, while in the other one he claimed he was born in January 1964.

It was learnt that Olomu allegedly presented the 1964 sworn declaration of age to the board and management of the hospital while seeking a second term in office, having realized that by the 1960 age declaration he had earlier presented, he was above 60 years of age and may not be eligible to hold the office for the second term.

In the petition written by the concerned staff, copy of which was made available to our correspondent, the aggrieved staff threatened to engage in legal action against the Medical Director if the government fails in it’s bid to stop him from running a second term in office.

The staff in the petition signed by Abdulahi Abiodun entitled “Falsification of age by Prof. Adewale Musa Olomu” alleged that Olomu falsified his age on two different government employment documents.

The petition reads “while we have sufficient documents to support this allegation, the claim by the Medical Director to have cut away four years from his age is not only mischievous and fruadulent but also criminal.

“He has by his action criminally violated the public service regulations and government circulars by presenting himself for second term in office when he has actually turned 61 years of age by 6th of January, 2021.

“This is not tenable in any institution like Federal Medical Centre and similar Ministries, Departments and Agencies under the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We have directed our lawyers to file the documents with appropriate institutional and legal authorities,” it added.

Efforts to speak with Prof. Olomu on the development proved abortive.

AAGBA ELITES CLUB COMMENCES 3-DAY EMPOWERMENT, TRAINING OF 200 INDEGENES ON THURSDAY

As part of efforts of the Elites Club of Aagba to complement the effort of the administration of Alhaji Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola, the Governor, State of Osun in enhancing socio-economic development in all nooks and crannies of the State, it will commence a 3-day Empowerment and Training of selected two hundred (200) indigenes of the town by 10.00am tomorrow Thursday 20th May, 2021.

This programme is part of the activities marking the 2nd Biennial Convention of the Club in Boripe Local Government Area of the State.

The Club is a non-governmental, non-political and non-religious organization that is committed to the promotion of unity, socio-economic and cultural development of the town.

The theme of this year’s Convention is “Engendering Economic Sustainability through Improved Agro-Allied Business Processes”.

A release by the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee, Mr. Obafemi Okediya, stated that the training which is being done in collaboration with the One Community, One- Industry Initiative organization will cover the following areas: Coconut Oil processing (adiagbon), Black Soap making (Ose Dudu), Locust Beans processing (Iru), Snail Farming, Shea Butter production (Ori), Local mouthwash from charcoal (Eedu), Local Hand Sanitizer, Conversion of Agro-waste to wealth e.g. Igi ogede, suuku agbado, soso eyin etc.

The Training would be rounded off on Saturday 22nd May, 2021 at the Empowerment Programme to be held at the Julius Olayemi Hall, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Aagba by 12-noon, with the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Hon. (Dr.) Henry Olabode Olanipekun as the Special Guest of Honour, while the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Adeleke is the Chairman of the day.

The release further stated that thrity-three (33) trainees shall be given Empowerment Grants to enable them embark on Small Scale businesses of their choice.

The President of the Club, Elite Banjo Odudare enjoined all participants at the programme to make use of their nose masks and observe other COVID-19 protocols.