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2019: Ex-Oyo Head of Service Declares Governorship Ambition
As 2019 general elections gathers momentum, a former Head of Service of Oyo state, Mr Soji Eniade has declared his intension to contest in the next year Governorship election.
Mr Eniade who is the Son of the APC chieftain in Ibadan North East Local Government, Chief Ayo Eniade officially joined other political aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) jostling to succeed the incumbent Governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
The former Oyo Head of Service was accompanied to the Oke Ado APC state Secretariat by Chairman of Ibadan North East LCDA, Prince Gbade Lana, former member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Nafiu Baale and members of ENICAF political group.
Receiving the guber hopeful, Eniade at his office,the state Chairman of APC, Chief Akin Oke said the door is opened for prominent members of the party to show their interest to contest in 2019 general elections.
He described him as a true member of progressive fold who understand the political ideology of APC.
Chief Oke also wished him success in his political journey, just as he urged him to declare at the zone, ward and local government levels.
Earlier in his address, Mr Soji Eniade said after garnering wholesome experience in governance during his 35 years of public service, he is determined to join the league of the best and brilliant minds who are bold enough to step out, come together and partake in the drive to keep the state on a forward track.
In his words, “Unarguably, considering the substantial level of socio- economic progress we’ve experienced in our state in the past 7 to 8 years under the able leadership of Governor Abiola Ajimobi,every well- meaning citizen of Oyo stare will agree with me that,there’s no other direction we are destined to go other than forward.
“This is why the major thrust and driving purpose behind my gubernatorial ambition is to ensure that our state keeps moving forward.
“While identified policy formulation remains one of the most critical aspects of governance, Policy consistency is the major bedrock and lifeline for sustainable advancement that allows for uninterrupted human capital development, socioeconomic development and infrastructural growth.
“As a strong believer in the idea of collective participation, my ambition is to lead a government of dignified inclusion of all stakeholders that is the young, old, the government and the governed” he added.
Eniade, who is currently the executive Assistant to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Administration, therefore seek the utmost support of APC members in his ambition to run for the office of the Governor of Oyo state and party’s candidate in the forthcoming 2019 governorship election.
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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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