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Makinde, PDP unprepared for governance – Oyo APC
Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Governor Seyi Makinde- led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of lack of preparedness in the serious business of governance. According to the party, this state of unpreparedness and lack of focus has reflected in the different gaffes, erroneous statement which the administration has been making since it assumed office on May 29.
A statement by the party Publicity Secretary, Dr Olatunde Azeez said if the administration had done its homework before now, it would have rolled out its blueprints for the development of the state. “ What really is their agenda, what is the focus of the administration? Where are they taking the State from where the Senator Abiola Ajimobi – administration left it? We are yet to know. All we hear are uncoordinated statement that their focus would be on agriculture. What is the totality of their package for Oyo state? Their action has clearly shown that their is danger ahead? Under this administration, it is obvious that we will move from one innocuous policy or the other”.
According to Azeez, the Ajimobi administration came into governance with clear cut policies which it explained to the people of the State. The crux of that administration agenda rested on Restoration, Transformation and Repositioning framework. These were clearly spelt out. To restore Oyo State to its past glory as a pace setter State, to transform the State and to reposition Oyo State among other States in the country.
“When you know what to do, it makes your journey of governance very easy. You set up clear cut indices to achieve your objective. Under the immediate past administration, an end was put to the culture of impunity , arson and brigandage. Peaceful atmosphere was established, making Oyo State a peaceful haven for businesses to thrive. Within that period of Ajimobi’s stewardship, Oyo state was rated as the fourth investment friendly State in Nigeria by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Also within that period, business opportunities increased exponentially. Hotels, Event centres, night clubs grew by 147 percent, we had more radio stations from the initially Six stations in 2011 to 31. Do we need to talk about the extensive Physical and Social infrastructural renewal that led to good network of roads that has been unparalleled in the history of Oyo State.
“All these were possible through planning and clear cut policies. That policy is what this present government is lacking and which is giving us a lot of concerns. Oyo State cannot retrogress, God forbid”, the statement reads.
The party, however advised the Governor to put his hand on the plough and begin the work to which he has been elected.
“ Governance is serious business, he should move to serious act of governance instead of focusing on mundane issues of government officials making away with vehicles all aimed at achieving cheap popularity. If anyone has made away with any vehicle, they should list the names. Looking for cheap popularity is not governance, it is a reflection of unpreparedness for governance”, the party’s spokesman added.
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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