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2023: Ex-Oyo Assembly chief whip, Lafisoye declares interest in house of representatives seat
Indeed, it was a jubilation galore at Ejioku in Lagelu Local Government area as the former Chief Whip in the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede officially declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat.
Olafisoye, popularly addressed as ‘Lafi’ by his admirers, who aspires to represent Lagelu/Akinyele Federal constituency in 2023 made his declaration at the All Progressives Congress (APC) party secretariat office, Ejioku, on Thursday in the presence of all the party leaders in the state, and all the local governments and wards party executives in the federal constituency.
In his remarks at the event, the Oyo Central Senatorial Chairman of APC, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji (a.k.a. Atiku) declared that the issue about who will get the party ticket for the Lagelu /Akinyele federal constituency has already been settled because the incumbent represntative of the constituency, Sir Akintola Oluokun, who hails from Akinyele Local Government has certified that the ticket should be given to Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede from Lagelu Local Government following his decision not to re-contest again.
According to him, “history is being written with what is happening here today because we have cause to thank God that the issue of House of Representatives ticket for Lagelu/Akinyele federal constituency has been settled. The present occupant of the position, Hon (Sir) Akintola Oluokun has certified the person to whom the ticket shall be given following his decision not to re-contest again. He has endorsed that the ticket be given to Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede who has surrendered his life and left it on the altar to be slaughtered for the party. I am also aware that all the leaders, elders, and party executives at Lagelu and Akinyele local government areas have thrown their weight behind his candidacy.
“I am saying this to let others know that there is a reward for everything and to let them know that no aspirant will be sidelined as each of them shall be rewarded with whatever is due to them at the appropriate time. The present leadership of APC in Oyo state will not impose any candidate against the popular wish of the people and will not allow any external influence to determine for us in selecting candidates for any elective positions. This is an assurance from the party Chairman, Hon. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu”, Oyebamiji assured.
Declaring his ambition, Hon. Olafisoye said he is in the race to make use of his experience to make meaningful contributions to the state and national development as a legislator so as to attract monumental projects targeting at developing the Lagelu/ Akinyele federal Constituency from the federal government and to bring dividends of democracy to the door step of the people.
Tagged “Ilerioluwa 2023”, Lafisoye who hails from Ile Oba Isale Lalupon in Lagelu Local Government, expressed optimism of clinching the APC ticket to represent the party at the election.
He enjoined other party faithful to rally round his candidacy so as to ameliorate the sufferings of the people through effective representation at the National Assembly.
His words, “I am in the race for Federal House of Representatives because I want to make use of my experience in politics. I have been in this game of politics since 1998 having served as council chairman for Lagelu Local Government and as Oyo State House of Assembly member for four years, I have good record as a politician and all the necessary experiences needed to run and win.
“Look at the crowd of people who gathered here today from the two local governments to show their support. All the leaders and executive members from the said two local governments are here with us not only to witness my declaration but also to identify with my ambition. This is an affirmation of my acceptability by them and I won’t take their support for granted after the election”, he said.
Other leaders and party executives from the two local governments that spoke at the event, Hon. D.A. Lawal, Madam Abodunwa Abosede, Madam Lateefat Olayinka Jayeoba, Mrs Felicia Bukola, Chief Mrs Akinpelu Olufunke, Elder Amoo, Hon. Ambali Abiola, Professor Adeyemo Oyewo and others all testified that Olafisoye is the best when talking about complete grassroot politician that the party can field for the House of Representatives election in 2023 if it desires to win the election.
Representatives of Team Senator Teslim Folarin, members of Omoluabi Frontiers Group by Chief Yemi Aderibigbe in Lagelu/Akinyele local governments, members of Hausa community in Lagelu/Akinyele, Hon Shina Alabi, Hon. Apapa Adeleke, Hon. Charles Olalekan Odunade, Hon. Abiodun Adedeji, Hon. Taofeek Arowomole, Hon. Aransi Akibu, Hon. M.N. Lawal, Hon. Kehinde Adeleke, Hon. Femi Akintunde, Hon. Wale Bello, Femi Akinyemi were among the leaders present at the ceremony.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of letter of expression of interest to contest presented by Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede separately to the party chairmen in both Akinyele and Lagelu local governments, Hon. Awoyoola Fatai Sunday and Engr. Akinbode Emmanuel which was read on their behalf by Hon. Gbenga Adekanmbi, party Secretary in Lagelu Local Government area.
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.
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.
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.
(FILES) Thomas Kwoyelo a commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion blamed for brutal civilian murders during a 20-year war in the north of the country is brought into a courthouse in the northern Ugandan town of Gulu on July 25, 2011. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by MICHELE SIBOLINI / AFP)
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.
(FILES) Suspected LRA (Lords Resistance Army) member Thomas Kwoyelo is pictured during a pre-trial session at the High Court in Kampala on Februay 1, 2017. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by GAEL GRILHOT / AFP)
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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