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Oyo 2019: APC Guber Aspirant, Ayandele Advocates Better Roles For Traditional Rulers In Governance
A prominent gubernatorial aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Oyo State, Dr. Olusola Ayandele, has made a strong case for the better participation of traditional rulers in the administration of all tiers of government in the country.
Speaking during his courtesy visits to the palaces of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi (Ajagungbade) on Tuesday, Dr. Ayandele described the traditional institution, especially in Yorubaland, as very essential for social integration, cultural renaissance and national cohesion.
According to him, “Our Obas are usually products of royalty and nobility as epitomized by the Alaafin who is globally acknowledged as a repository of knowledge and wisdom. It is on this premise that we call for the amendment of the nation’s constitution to allow for better participation of this set of exceptionally endowed people in the general administration of the society.
Dr Ayandele at the Palance of Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi (Ajagungbade)
“However, the desired to succeed Governor Abiola Ajimobi in office in May 2019 is borne out of my conviction that Oyo State needed a competent and passionate person who would not only build on the solid foundation being laid by the present administration of the APC but also expand the scope of good governance to put our dear Pacesetters State in an unassailable lead among its contemporary”, the APC chieftain added.
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Reacting, Oba Adeyemi eulogized the Ibarapa-born governorship aspirant for what he described as aggressive mobilization of relevant stakeholders for his pre-campaign activities. “I am impressed by the presentation you made here today as one could observe that you have good intention as well as fantastic ideas to run the state if you emerged the governor.”
At the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Dr. Ayandele disclosed his resolve to leave no stone unturned in the quest to harness all the resources available to facilitate rapid development of all parts of Oyo State without discrimination or sentiment. “Ogbomosoland and every other part of the state would witness rapid development in a matter of months if I am to become the governor in 2019.”
Oba Oyewumi, in his own response, prayed for the success of Ayandele, just as he urged him to prioritize the welfare of the masses and justice for all regardless of any sentiment should he get the chance to be the governor as desired.
Dignitaries in the entourage of Dr. Olusola Ayandele during the Tuesday tour were his wife, Dr. Olayinka Ayandele, Hon. Olawale Odu, Chief Tony Ibidapo, Hon. Sola Fakorede, Hon. Ademola Ojo (former Oyo State Chairman), notable chieftains of the Oyo APC as well as members and supporters of the ruling party across the state.
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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