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2019 : Ogbomoso should not remain opposition zone – Odebunmi
OGBOMOSO should not remain an opposition zone after the forthcoming elections billed for February 23 and March 9 by voting massively for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said Hon. Segun Odebunmi representing Surulere/Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency.
The APC candidate, Odebunmi also maintained that aligning with the ruling party will boost development and afford the region to have quality representations.
Speaking with Journalists in Ogbomoso on Sunday, Odebumi said, “at the state level, we have not been accorded our rightful place in government because majority of our people voted for opposition party, but if we vote massively for the ruling party, we will have the power to negotiate for better position in government and demand for projects that will enhance development.
“Though, we have been benefiting but if we have the tendency of enjoying more in terms of infrastructural development, representation at the government and lots more.
”Obviously, we all want Ogbomoso man to be governor but our votes alone cannot produce a governor for the state, we need Ibadan, Oyo, Ibarapa and Oke Ogun. When an Ogbomoso man was governor, they all supported us and for us to enjoy that kind of support again we must use our voting strength to negotiate”, the APC Chieftain added.
He, however urged his constituents not to be overwhelmed by the tactics of the opposition leaders who only wanted to remain relevant in the system but to vote all APC Candidates in the interest of the development of Ogbomoso and Oyo at large.
Responding to question on why he is seeking re-election for third term, Hon Odebunmi, who is currently the Chairman, National Assembly Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Value, said ” my constituency stands the better chance of benefitting more as an experience legislature, apart from the fact that it qualifies me to contest for speakership position, I also stands the chance of facilitating more developmental projects, employment opportunities and progress to my constituency”.
Explaining why Nigerians should give President Buhari another chance, Hon Odebumi counseled ” I was in PDP for 16 years, what transpired was that funds were released for projects that were only executed on papers or not completed. But, the APC government has demonstrated genuine interest in moving Nigeria forward. I understand that changing the status quo has some economic implications on people but people should give APC another four years to prove their ability to change Nigeria”.
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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.
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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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