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2023: Tinubu will succeed Buhari as president – Lagos monarchs

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Lagos traditional rulers  within the Ikeja Division , on Monday declared that the former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would become the long-sought president of Nigeria, describing the APC National leader as the most acceptable and qualified candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking while receiving Tinubu’s loyalists under the aegis of Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) in Lagos, the Head of Ikeja division of Obas, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi; Onigando of Igando disclosed that the 65 traditional rulers in the  division had endorsed Tinubu, praying that God would give him the grace to attain the position.

Oba Gbadamosi,  who expressed optimism that Tinubu would emerge as the next President, also prayed for the team, assuring them of total support.

Also commenting, the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, reechoed that all  the traditional rulers in Lagos state are in full support of the call on the APC national leader  to contest the Presidency of the country.

Akiolu, represented by Oba Tijani Akiloye, the Ojomu of Ajiran Land in Eti-Osa, amplified that cogent reasons exist for Nigerians  to come out en masse and support Tinubu’s candidature.

Earlier, the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) has said the zoning arrangement of presidential ticket in Nigeria  should be in favor of the Southern region to give every part of the country a sense of belonging.

 It’s National Chairman, Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, noted that if the presidential ticket comes to the South, it would bring unity among the Southern and the Northern region of the country.

The  former National Democratic Coalition; (NADECO ) spokesman noted that anybody could come out for Presidency from the South as the zone is not constituted by South-West alone.

His words, “the group believes that the principle of rotation between the North and the South should be sustained in order to give every part of the country a sense of belonging.

“We must forget our division in terms of ethnicity and come together. There are three geopolitical zones in the south and each of them is qualified to produce the president.

“However, we are saying that there is someone in the South whose personality is highly acceptable in all parts of the country. We are putting our best foot forward to maximize our advantage,” the media adviser to late MKO Abiola added.

Adeyeye disclosed that the group was happy that the Northerners are also clamoring that power should be move to the South, particularly the South-West.

The former Minister of Works states that the motive of the group was predicated on people having the person that they could get justice from and the system would be fair to them.

He maintained that they had been able to prove to the doubting Thomases that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is acceptable by the generality of the people in the South west.

“We have heard what the traditional rulers have said in all the six states in the zone. Now we want to move to the other geopolitical zones.

“The work we are doing now is already encouraging similar movement in all the geopolitical zones in the country”, the former Afenifere spokesperson concluded.

In his address, the Secretary-General, SWAGA’23 , Hon. Bosun Oladele, said the traditional rulers were the custodian of our heritage and they have the mandate to oversee the affairs of the people.

Oladele, a former member, Federal House of Representatives and Commissioner for Information in Oyo state, explained that they came to pay homage to the traditional rulers because they cannot do anything without putting the traditional rulers into consideration.

Meanwhile, the SWAGA ‘23 team had on Sunday visited traditional rulers of Badagry Division to seek their royal blessings and endorsement for the former governor of Lagos state, Tinubu.

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Relief as Rep ‘Lafi’ Empowers 300 Constituents Through Skill Acquisition Programme

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Over 300 constituents of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State benefitted from a skill acquisition and empowerment programme organized by their representative in the National Assembly, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye.

The event, held at Faith Joe Event Centre, Alegongo, Akobo, Ibadan, aimed to address the challenges of unemployment and economic hardship by equipping participants with practical skills and financial support.

The programme focused on empowering youths, students, and unemployed graduates to become self-reliant. Each participant was provided with a certificate, a Point of Sale (POS) terminal, an umbrella, and ₦100,000 as a startup grant to kickstart their businesses.

The tools and financial aid were designed to enable beneficiaries to establish sustainable sources of income.

Participants received comprehensive training, gaining hands-on experience to ensure they could effectively utilize the tools provided. The POS machines were configured with the personal details of the recipients, ensuring proper use and discouraging unauthorized transfers.

Addressing the participants, Akinmoyede who is the Chairman House Committee on Nigeria/ Mexico Parliamentary Friendship enjoined the beneficiaries to explore the opportunity for their benefit by ensuring that they use the machines for the purpose it was meant for.

He added that all the machines have been configured with the documents of individual beneficiaries which will make it very difficult to transfer to another person.

In his goodwill message, the Oyo Central Senatorial chairman of APC, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji said comparing what the lawmaker has been doing in the area of dishing out empowerment and palliatives to his constituents, it is difficult to tag him a first-timer at the national assembly.

While appreciating Akinmoyede for his gesture at the event, former APC Deputy State Chairman, Alhaji Isiaka Alimi, Hon. Fatai Awoyoola, and Hon. Akinbode Emmanuel said they were yet to discover the magic wand being used by the lawmaker for his constant and habitual empowerment programmes.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the end of the training, Afolabi Kuburat, Akinropo Akindotun, Ajala Abisade Iyabo, and Grace Anuoluwapo Ayinde lauded the lawmaker for giving them the opportunity to be self-reliant at this time when Nigerians are facing economic hardship.

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Oyo: Olafisoye Facilitates Capacity-Building Training for 300 Constituents

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The House of Representatives member representing Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency Oyo State, Hon. Prince Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has initiated another skill acquisition and capacity-building training for no fewer than 300 members of his constituency.

The initiative which is being organized in partnership with Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan is part of a strategic effort by the lawmaker to foster rural development of cooperative for their economic emancipation and break the shackles of poverty so as to alleviate the impact of the high cost of living among the people in Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency he represents.

The training programme is coming up on Monday 18th November, 2024 at Faith Joe Event Centre hall. Alegongo, Ibadan by 8.00am.

A statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the lawmaker, Alimi Abdullahi stated that the capacity-building is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills with a view to building sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of lives of the people of Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency.

All the participants for the training are expected to be at the venue by 8am so as not to miss any part of the training.

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#OndoDecides2024: Rep Oseni Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Victory, Commends Residents for Peaceful Polls

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The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the recently concluded Ondo State gubernatorial election.

Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor of the Sunshine State, was declared the winner of the election on Sunday at 2:30 pm. He defeated his closest rival, Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a landslide victory.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, Oseni described Aiyedatiwa’s triumph as a testament to his resilience, grassroots connection, and unwavering dedication to the development of Ondo State.

He praised the electorate for reaffirming their trust in visionary leadership.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear brother, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on this historic victory. Your emergence reflects the confidence and hope the people have in your ability to deliver purposeful and transformative leadership,” Oseni remarked.

The lawmaker commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and other stakeholders for their pivotal roles in ensuring a transparent and credible election.

He also applauded the people of Ondo State for their active participation and peaceful conduct during the polls, which bolstered the election’s credibility.

Oseni expressed optimism that Aiyedatiwa’s administration will usher in renewed development, unity, and prosperity for the state.

“As you prepare to assume office, I urge all stakeholders and citizens of Ondo State to lend their support to your administration. Together, you can advance progress and strengthen the democratic foundations for a better Ondo State,” he stated.

 

He further expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa’s second term will be characterized by impactful governance and innovative policies that will advance the state’s growth and enhance the welfare of its people.

 

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