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2019 Elections: Oyo APC Chieftain Debunks Akala’s Claim
CHAIRMAN, Publicity Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North West Local Government, Mr Toyese Oladejo has rubbished the insinuation by former Oyo State Governor and Candidate of the African Democratic Party (ADP), Otunba Adebayo Akala that the party intended to rig the next month general elections describing it as a ‘a morbid fear of an imminent electoral failure’.
Governor Akala had while fielding questions in a political programme in a local radio station in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital accused the APC of planning to rig the coming elections.
However, in a swift reaction to the allegation, the APC mouthpiece in Ibadan North West local government remarked that the pronouncement by Otunba Akala as ‘most unfortunate and a calculated attempt to ridicule the APC and cause crisis in the state.’
He stated that the party is carrying out its various campaign programes simultaneously across the state even as the ruling party in the state. He wondered why Otunba Akala should be spreading unfounded rumours and inciting the people against the party.
“Let me ask Otunba Akala that even his son, Olamiju and all his political sons whom he recommended as Chairmen of Local Governments and LCDAs are political infidels who are still in the APC are not popular in their domains and could not win elections except they rig”, he asked.
He, therefore, urged politicians and political leaders in the state to exercise restraints and avoid fanning the embers of discord in the state saying ” we should be careful in our utterances and deeds. Oyo State is our state and we should not allow emotions to rule over us”.
Oladejo further urged the general public and the electorate to disregard the insinuation, stressing that the APC in the State under Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Chief Akin Oke believe in a free, fair and transparent elections. He further charged the voters to vote massively for all its candidates and its Governorship Candidate, Chief Abdulwaheed Adebayo Adelabu whom he described as an “urbane , exposed, knowledgeable and pragmatic young mind ready to take our dear state to the zenith of its growth and developments in all sectors”.
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Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
House of Representatives member and Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has fulfilled his pledge to support the welfare of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staff in Oyo State.
In a gesture highlighting his commitment, the lawmaker personally funded the salaries of staff at the APC’s Oke Ado Secretariat in Ibadan, reinforcing his dedication to the smooth operation of the party’s activities in the state.
Representing the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oseni recently visited the secretariat, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their contributions.
As a further commitment to the smooth operation of the party’s activities, the lawmaker generously donated ten million naira (N10,000,000) as an allowance to enhance the secretariat’s functions.
In a statement released Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker extended appreciation to the secretariat staff, whom he described as the backbone of the party’s daily functions.
He lauded their dedication, noting their essential role in advancing the party’s goals.
“Leadership is about service, and service begins with supporting those who make the party function from within,” Oseni remarked.
“I am proud to honour this commitment to our staff, as they play a crucial role in making our political structures work effectively. This is my way of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication”, he added.
Politics
Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
Engr. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, has paid tribute to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 61st birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), lauded Folarin’s unwavering commitment to leadership and the well-being of the people.
Highlighting the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial nominee in the 2023 elections for three terms in the Senate, the lawmaker noted that Folarin’s legacy of service continues to be a guiding light for emerging leaders and a source of inspiration for countless individuals across the state.
“Senator Folarin has built an admirable legacy through years of selfless public service, consistently advocating for progress and unity,” remarked Oseni.
Reflecting on Folarin’s role as the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, the lawmaker commended his leadership approach, which has bridged divides, fostered coalitions, and promoted initiatives aimed at stabilising democracy.
“Senator Folarin’s career is an example of visionary leadership,” he added, “and his commitment to public service will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
As Senator Folarin marks this milestone, Oseni extended warm wishes for his continued health and success, expressing hope that his exemplary life of service will keep inspiring positive change across the nation.
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Ugandan Court Hands Ex-LRA Commander 40-Year Sentence
In a historic ruling, a Ugandan court on Friday sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison.
This landmark decision, marking the first time a member of the notorious LRA has faced trial for war crimes in a Ugandan court, follows the group’s brutal two-decade insurgency against the Ugandan government.
Kwoyelo, who was convicted in August on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, faced charges including murder, rape, torture, pillaging, abduction, and the destruction of settlements for internally displaced people.
Michael Elubu, lead judge of the case at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of Uganda’s High Court, delivered the sentence in the northern city of Gulu, underscoring a rare moment of accountability in the decades-long history of the LRA’s violence.
Judge Elubu stated that Kwoyelo retains the right to appeal both his conviction and sentence within 14 days.
Kwoyelo, who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 12 and later rose to a low-level command position within the organization, denied all charges brought against him.
The Lord’s Resistance Army, founded by Joseph Kony in the 1980s, sought to establish a regime based on the Ten Commandments. Under Kony’s leadership, the group unleashed widespread terror across Uganda and neighboring regions, resulting in over 100,000 deaths and the abduction of 60,000 children.
The violence eventually spread to Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Central African Republic.
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