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Osun 2022: Adeleke renews guber ambition, tells Oyetola to prepare his handover note
Former Nigerian senator, Ademola Adeleke , the 2018 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed his intention to contest for the apex seat in the state again in 2022.
Adeleke, also advised the incumbent governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola to start preparing his handover notes, saying his days as governor are numbered.
He represented Osun west senatorial district between 2017-2019.
The PDP chieftain, who declared that he is ready to flag off his campaign without hindering those interested in contesting the governorship ticket from gunning for it, also urged them to be modest with their campaigns in the interest of peace in the party and state in general.
Speaking at a welcome rally organised by the PDP at it Secretariat in Osogbo, Adeleke who arrived Nigeria after a two-year academic sojourn to the United States of America where he went to pursue a Diploma in Criminal Justice at the Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Georgia, said “the ruling party has messed up the state since coming to power. I am appealing to the Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola to start preparing his handover notes because his days as governor are numbered.
“I am back and ready to kick start my campaign. PDP belongs to everyone, I can’t stop anyone interested in the party’s ticket from contesting it, but l appeal for decency among everyone for peace within the party and the state”.
Posters of the former lawmaker were also sighted in some strategic locations in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Tuesday.
Our correspondent, who visited Osogbo sighted some of the posters along
Dele Yes Sir – Iwo-Osogbo road, Ring road, Okefia , Olaiya, Alekuwodo, Technical, Ogo-Oluwa areas among other major streets.
Adeleke’s picture was boldly displayed in the poster which read, “Imole De: Let’s Move Osun State Forward ”.
Earlier in his remarks, a factional chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Sunday Bisi, alleged that hoodlums attacked the party’s secretariat.
He noted that the ‘unprovoked attack on the secretariat by political thugs’ was in a desperate attempt to scare party faithful from an important event billed to hold on the premises.
The PDP chieftain, however called on the law enforcement agents to do all within its powers to fish out the perpetrators and ensure they face the full wrath of the law.
It would be recalled that the incumbent governor of Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola emerged at the end of a supplementary election which was held in seven polling units across four local governments.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, had alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won the six of the seven units amidst harassment and malpractice.
At the end of the supplementary election, the APC candidate, Governor Oyetola secured a total of 255,505 votes while the PDP Adeleke polled a total of 255,023 votes.
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Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
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.
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Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
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.
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Ugandan Court Hands Ex-LRA Commander 40-Year Sentence
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.
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.
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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