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5,000 opposition members join PDP in Ogbomoso

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Another landmark political history was on Tuesday recorded in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere local government areas of Oyo State as no fewer than five thousand members of the opposition political parties joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the said local governments.

In Ogo Oluwa local government, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Abioye Mathew  led other leaders and executive members of the party from ward 6 Lagbedu to receive the decampees while Hon. Banji Folaranmi who is the leader of the party in Surulere local government led other top executive officers of the party to receive the decampees at Oko Town hall, Oko to PDP fold.

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While addressing the decampees, Abioye  commended them for pitching their tent with the ruling PDP in Oyo State.

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The PDP chieftain, who handed over the party’s membership registration card to the decampees, hinted that it was excellent performance of the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde who has been consistent in paying salaries of workers on or before 25th of every month, payment of backlog of pension arrears among other laudable projects he has embarked upon that attracted members of opposition political parties to join PDP.

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He said that the decampees have taken the right step to have joining the party at the ward level, adding that the constitution of the PDP empowers the ward executives to receive new members into the party, quoting part 2 sub section 4 (a) and (b) of the PDP’s constitution to butress his submission.

Among the decampees was a prominent farmer from Aagba in Oko, Surulere local government area, Otunba Olusola Agbebi who led other farmers from Ajemonleke, Bolorunduro, Onisa, Onejenke, Idi-isin, Olokemeji, Ondusi, Olorunda, Ade-oba, Elejigbo, Aba Alamu, Ilelofa, Olomifunfun, Aladin, Lekewogbe, Aba otun, Sunmaje, Akinleje, Araromi and Aba amula to the party.

Agbebi who has never held any political office before, said that he was not interested in contesting election, adding that his good gesture has helped him to bring together people from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) to join Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He added that he was impresed with the way the Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has been handling the affairs of the party and his commitment to good governance and development of the State since assumption of office.

Otunba Agbebi further commended the efforts of former house of representatives member Hon. Folaranmi Banji whom he described as honest and sincere person, stressing that his style of leader has endeared him to show interest in politics.

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Also speaking in the same vein, a stalwart of African Democratic Party (ADP) who led other defectors to join the PDP in Ogo Oluwa local government, Chief Alamu Aberuagba told leaders of his new party to consider themselves lucky to have them in their midst, stressing that their defection has put an end to opposition parties in the said local government.

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APC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Fresh Plot by PDP to Rig LG Poll in Oyo

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As voters in Oyo state warm up to exercise their franchise in the local government council election slated for this Saturday, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over an alleged fresh plot by the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to compromise the electoral process and manipulate results in favour of its candidates as against the expectations of the whole world.

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) had indicated its readiness to conclude all arrangements for the emergence (through the ballots) of a new set of elected officials into the 33 local government councils with the conduct of election for the candidates of all registered political parties this Saturday and all hands appear to be on deck for the exercise.

But in a statement issued today and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC berated the ruling PDP and some individuals with vested interest “over their refusal to learn democratic culture and decency as they live in the past where force, intimidation and fraudulent practices determined winners of elections.

“Political watchers and patriots in the society are worried about the shameless conduct of most PDP elements in the state who move around to boast about the plans of their leaders and powers-that-be in the state to write results rather than allow votes to count in this Saturday council election. This set of anti-democratic elements tells whoever that cared to listen they owned OYSIEC and that nobody including security agents, journalists, and accredited observers could stop them from declaring the PDP candidates as the winners in any of the Wards and local government councils.

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“For the avoidance of doubt, we have uncovered some fresh plots by a cartel of desperados in the Agodi Government House to rig the poll in favor of the PDP. This, according to an impeccable source, would afford Gov. Seyi Makinde the opportunity of sustaining his hold on the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. One of the plots is to influence most of the Electoral Officers in all the 33 LGAs to work with voter registers which have been doctored in such a way that most voters perceived to be either independent-minded or APC supporters would not find their names on Saturday and thereby disenfranchised.

“Also, we have it on good authority that some characters recruited from the Park Management System (PMS) are to be deployed to each Polling Unit where they would aid vote buying and intimidate voters and agents of the opposition parties at the same time. Moreover, many PDP members have been forced on OYSIEC as Ward Collation Officers and the task given to them is to frustrate the seamless collation of results in most of the 351 Wards with a view to paving the way for the submission of fake results already prepared in favour of the ruling party candidates.

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“As it stands now, all eyes are on our dear state and Gov. Makinde cannot afford to renege on his promise to deliver free, fair, and credible poll this time round. Another fact to consider is that any attempt to prevent the good people of the state from voting their conscience and rescue the third tier of government from total collapse this Saturday would not augur well for democracy in the country. Therefore, we appeal to all stakeholders particularly OYSIEC and security agents to be alive to their responsibility before, during, and after the Saturday poll since it means so much to the entire citizenry.” APC stated.

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Primary

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa has emerged victorious in the Ondo All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, concluding a voting process that commenced on Saturday.

Chairman of the election committee and Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, declared Aiyedatiwa the winner in the early hours of Monday.

“I can confirm that the direct mode of primary election adopted in the 2024 Ondo state governorship primary elections held in all 203 electoral wards in all the 18 LGAs in Ondo state,” Ododo stated while announcing Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the election.

Aiyedatiwa secured victory in 16 out of the 18 local government areas, amassing 48,569 votes in the primary.

His closest rival, Mayowa Akinfolarin, garnered 15,343 votes, securing the second position, while Olusola Oke obtained 14,865 votes, securing the third position.

Notably, the governor lost Ilaje LGA to third-placed Oke.

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Ex- NCC chief, Akande backs Oyo APC with N5m, urges unity ahead of LG poll

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Former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Adeolu Akande, has made a fervent appeal to factions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to reconcile and unite ahead of the forthcoming local council election.

Addressing party chairmen and chairmanship candidates from the 10 local government areas of Oke Ogun zone, Akande emphasised the critical need for solidarity within the party ranks to secure victory in the elections scheduled for this month.

Highlighting the significance of unity within the party, the former Governor Ajimobi’s aide underscored that Oyo State is inherently an APC stronghold, but internal conflicts hampered the party’s performance in the previous election.

He urged members to set aside their differences and focus on the common goal of delivering a progressive government to the people of the state.

Speaking during the gathering in Otu, headquarters of Itesiwaju Local Government area, Akande stressed the imperative of forgiveness and reconciliation, emphasising that the party’s success hinges on unity. He lauded the efforts of the national leadership in fostering reconciliation, urging members to embrace the spirit of unity.

As a gesture of support, the ex-NCC gaffer provided financial assistance amounting to N500,000 to each of the 10 local government areas to bolster their preparations for the upcoming April 27 election.

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The event was attended by APC Chairmen and Chairmanship candidates from the Oke Ogun Zone, alongside 21 former local government chairmen, demonstrating a collective commitment to the party’s success in the forthcoming election.

 

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