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Oyo lawmaker rekindles hope for constituents

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AMIDST recession, one of the reputable Oyo lawmakers, Hon. Olawumi Oladeji representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency has rekindled the hope of her constituents in the just concluded multimillionaire empowerment programme held at Masifa DC Primary School, Orita Naira, Ogbomoso, Saturday.

Items distributed at the empowerment programme are: Deep freezer (16), sewing machine (31), industrial sewing machine (7), generators (20), grinding machine (25), clipper (60), umbrella (48), camera (5) , vulcanizer pumping machine (4).

Others include, N1.5 million cash empowerment, cylinder cooking gas (10), 2000 exercise books (40 leaves), 1500 higher education (80 leaves), 500 cartons of chalk, cooler (25) and 10 mechanical tools.

In her welcome address, Hon. Oladeji noted that she had earlier organised other mini- empowerment activities in the past for her constituents , ” We give financial supports to some of our women, youths, elders and the generality of our party members and the constituents.

Former Governor Akala presenting exercise books to pupils at the event.

“This, we would not stop and we shall continue to give our best towards empowering our people to live a better life. It is good to also mention that two motorized boreholes are being constructed at Ojude Baale Masifa and Taraa Area of our dear constituency.

“This is coming in batches as we shall embark on more once these are completed and within the resources at our disposal”, she assured.

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The lawmaker recalled that the 8th Assembly started on a very positive note by hitting the ground running by providing enabling laws that ensured the smooth running of the state in a recession ravaged period. “We endured sleepless nights to ensure that Ministries, Agencies and Departments were reduced as requested by the executive and motivated by our conviction that it was a step in the right direction”.

 

Items and exercise books displayed at the empowerment programme.

Commending the State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, the Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Oladeji specifically emphasised, “all these we have been able to embark upon are not products of any constituency allowance as we have not been given such but I must commend the ingenuity and leadership acumen of our amiable governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, who, in spite of the enormous economic challenges is able to support ‎our determination and efforts at seeing that today’s programme sees the light of the day.

“Today we are giving out items and cash which cannot go round everybody but let me say that this is not the end, those who do not get today, may get tomorrow”, she added.

Recounting her achievements, the lawmaker gave account of her core responsibilities of law making within the past two years of the present administration which include sponsoring of the following bills: Real Properties Protection Bill, 2016, A bill for a law to Protect Persons with Disabilities, 2016 and Violence Against Women Law, 2016.

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In a related development, she has also moved several motions, notably on LAUTECH, steps that has assisted in resolving the lingering imbroglio rocking the citadel of learning, which include : Reviewing the Joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Urgent need to avert another indefinite industrial action at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso among others.

The lawmaker expressed sincere gratitude to former Governor Alao-Akala for providing a clear – cut agenda that ensured the party’s victory at different stages of the last general elections.

Speaking at the event, the former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala described the lawmaker, Oladeji as a grassroot politician who has the interest of the masses at heart. “It is either she moves up or repeat the class’ in the forthcoming 2019 elections”, he said.

The former governor maintained that since she got elected, Oladeji has never derailed from her genuine commitment and passion towards Ogbomoso, urging the people of the ancient town to continuously support her.

In addition, he said within the 2 years of her representation, she has contributed positively to the development of her constituency and by extension, Oyo State. For Akala, the lawmaker has done well.

In a similar sense, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Michael Adeyemo who was represented by his Deputy, Hon Musah AbdulWasi spoke glowingly of the donor for her quality representation. He, however used the gathering to solicit support and cooperation for the lawmaker.

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In their separate remarks, some members of the State House of Assembly lauded the lawmaker for her passion, love and initiative aims at improving the quality lives for everyone in her constituency .

 

 

 

 

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Economic Hardship: Rep Oseni Lauds FG’s N100m Palliative for Each Constituency

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Hon. Aderemi Oseni, the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in Oyo State, has commended the proactive stance of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration towards addressing the welfare needs of Nigerians.

The lawmaker applauded the government’s commitment to ameliorating the prevailing hardships faced by citizens, particularly through the significant intervention of One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) allocated to each federal constituency via the Ministry of Agriculture.

Oseni, in a statement on Thursday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, emphasised the importance of such interventions in providing essential support to communities and constituents grappling with economic challenges, notably in the distribution of grains to cushion the impacts of the hardship in Nigeria.

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the allocation, aimed at cushioning the adverse effects of hardship, signifies a crucial step towards fostering sustainable development and resilience across the nation.

He informed that the palliative has no bias for partisan politics as it is meant for all vulnerable members of the public in the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal constituency, irrespective of political affiliations, adding that the contractor had supplied the rice in the amount of the money approved.

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“I want to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the several initiatives and interventions of the federal government to bring ease to the people. I also want to reassure all the constituents in Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency of my commitment to their welfare at this time and always,” the lawmaker assured.

The APC chieftain appealed to members of the public to remain patient and calm as lawmakers are making frantic efforts to ensure the effective implementation and equitable distribution of democratic dividends for the benefit of constituents in their various constituencies.

Renewing his commitment and promising more dividends of democracy for his constituency, Oseni also hinted that in line with his campaign promises, he would be commissioning road construction equipment for the rehabilitation of rural roads this Saturday.

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APC criticises Makinde for alleged education decline in Oyo

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APC criticises Makinde for alleged education decline in Oyo

 

Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of education in the region, accusing Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration of negligence and insincerity in addressing the challenges faced by the sector.

In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, and made available to Mega Icon Magazine,  APC highlighted issues such as scarcity of teachers, deplorable infrastructure, lack of teaching aids and equipment, poor monitoring and supervision, erosion of competent administrators, and outdated policy and curriculum implementation as contributing factors to the decline in education standards.

Oyo APC emphasized the need for urgent intervention, stating, “It is time well-meaning citizens and residents of the state began to ask questions on why a key sector like that of education has had to be handled with levity in the last five years.”

The party disputed the state government’s claims of improvement, citing examples of severely understaffed schools and inadequate resources.

The statement pointed out specific cases like St. Joseph Primary School in Ibadan North West LGA, SDA Primary School in Egbeda LGA, Baptist Basic School in Tede, AUD Primary School in Igboora, Muslim Community Primary School in Itesiwaju LGA, and Christ Church School in Ona-Ara LGA, where an alarming shortage of teachers was evident.

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The APC also drew attention to the critical situation in public secondary schools, highlighting the lack of staff to teach core subjects.

“Examples included Baptist Secondary Grammar School in Atisbo LGA and Methodist High School in Ibarapa North LGA, where the Old Student Association and a mere four teachers, respectively, struggled to meet the educational needs of hundreds of students”.

The party urged residents to question the Seyi Makinde-led administration’s commitment to education, stressing the need for immediate action to prevent further deterioration.

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Donald Trump’s Candidacy Secured in Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling

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The US Supreme Court on Monday removed a potential hurdle to Donald Trump’s bid to recapture the White House, unanimously dismissing a state court ruling that could have barred him from the ballot for engaging in insurrection.

The high-stakes ruling in favor of the former president came on the eve of the Super Tuesday primaries that are expected to cement Trump’s march toward the Republican nomination to take on President Joe Biden in November.

It was the most consequential election case heard by the court since it halted the Florida vote recount in 2000 with Republican George W. Bush narrowly leading Democrat Al Gore.

The question before the nine justices was whether Trump was ineligible to appear on the Republican presidential primary ballot in Colorado because he engaged in an insurrection — the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol by his supporters.

In a 9-0 decision, the conservative-dominated court said “the judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court… cannot stand,” meaning 77-year-old Trump, the Republican White House frontrunner, can appear on the state’s primary ballot.

“All nine Members of the Court agree with that result,” they added.

The case stemmed from a ruling in December by the state Supreme Court in Colorado, one of the 15 states and territories voting on Super Tuesday.

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The court, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, ruled that Trump should be kicked off the ballot because of his role in the January 6 attack on Congress, when a mob tried to halt certification of Biden’s 2020 election victory.

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment bars anyone from holding public office if they engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” after once pledging to support and defend the Constitution.

But during two hours of arguments last month, both conservative and liberal justices on the US Supreme Court expressed concern about having individual states decide which candidates can be on the presidential ballot this November.

On Monday, the top court ruled that “responsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress and not the States.”

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The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War, was aimed at preventing supporters of the slave-holding breakaway Confederacy from being elected to Congress or from holding federal positions.

The Supreme Court, which includes three justices nominated by Trump, has historically been loath to get involved in political questions, but it is taking center stage in this year’s White House race.

Besides the Colorado case, the Supreme Court has also agreed to hear Trump’s claim that he is immune from criminal prosecution as a former president and cannot be tried on separate charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.

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Trump was impeached by the Democratic-majority House of Representatives for inciting an insurrection but was acquitted thanks to Republican support in the Senate.

He is also scheduled to go on trial in New York on March 25 on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.

In yet another case, Trump faces federal charges in Florida of refusing to give up top secret documents after leaving the White House.

During oral arguments in the Colorado case, Jonathan Mitchell, a former solicitor general of Texas representing Trump, urged the court to reverse the Colorado court’s decision, saying it would “take away the votes of potentially tens of millions of Americans.”

Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, warned that upholding the state court ruling could lead to “disqualification proceedings on the other side.”

“I would expect that a goodly number of states will say ‘Whoever the Democratic candidate is, you’re off the ballot,’” Roberts said.

 

 

 

 

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