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Accord loses members to Oyo APC, as Reps candidate, Oseni receives scores of defectors in Ido LG
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has welcomed hundreds of Accord members at ward 4 in Ido local government area of Oyo state to his party.
The Accord defectors were formally received on Wednesday by the APC chieftain during a meeting held at his Ologuneru Campaign office in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The decampees include Mr Omoniyi Eniola popularly known as ‘Small’; Organising Secretary for Ward 4, Mr Lawal Kazeem; Chairman for Papa Zone, Mrs Adenike Diani; the women leader for Papa zone, Mr BSA Akinade; Zonal Chairman for Papa Zone, Mr Matthew Abisoye; Secretary for Deeper life Zone, and Mr Babatunde Sanda; the Youths leader for Papa zone.
Others are, Mr Yusuf Muideen; Youths Secretary for Ward 4, Mr Oke Surajudeen Abiodun; Handicap Officer for Ward 4, Mr Serif Kolapo; Canvasser for Ward 2, Mr Orimadegun Ismail; the Youths leader for Morubo Zone, and Mr Babatunde Saheed; Youths leader for Oju Oja Zone among others.
While welcoming the Accord members to the APC, the House of Representatives nominee, Oseni, in a statement by his Media Office, on Thursday assured that equal opportunity will be given to them regarding the welfare of members without sentiments, urging APC members in the area to work with the new members.
The businessman cum clergy, who described the defectors’ decision as a great success for the APC, also noted that the exodus of Accord followers in Ido local government was a justification for his genuine commitment and determination to liberate the depressed constituents in the Federal constituency from political oppressors who have continued to impoverish them.
He further commended the courage displayed by the defectors to take a bold step to dump the Accord .
Oseni charged the new members to aggressively mobilize for the victory of the party and its candidates at every level, just as he promised to always carry them along in all his political activities.
“I want to give God thanks for this defection. The people that returned today are proof of my popularity, acceptability and, most especially, sincere determination to rescue our federal constituency and bring about the much-desired quality and purposeful representation. I am happy that you will all be part of the liberation that Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency is undergoing. I appreciate you for taking such a bold step.
“As new members, I want to assure you of all rights accrued to the rest of our members. I thank you for this vision and I promise that you will be given equal opportunity at APC. Henceforth, don’t see yourself as strangers, but as landlords, because this party belongs to all of us. Now, go to your different wards and join them, you will be received”, he said in the statement .
Speaking earlier, the defectors, led by Messrs Omoniyi Eniola and Lawal kazeem, said the Federal House of Representatives candidate’s ability to restore the constituency’s lost glory as well as his determination to bring not only rapid development but prosperity to the constituency necessitated their return to APC.
Citing Oseni’s numerous intervention projects and programmes which they noted have given a new lease of life to the constituents, as one of their major reasons, the Accord defectors said they returned to the APC to assist in catapulting it to the heights ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The defectors also added that they have always admired the love and care the candidate showed to members of the party, especially at the grassroots and promised that they will do their best in canvassing support for him and other APC candidates in the state.
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo South Senatorial District have endorsed a member of the House of Representatives, Aderemi Oseni, as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.
The endorsement was announced on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at Alice Hall, Ibadan, with party leaders, stakeholders, local government chairmen and state executive members from the nine local government areas in attendance.
The councils represented at the meeting are Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North and Ido.
The stakeholders expressed satisfaction with Oseni’s aspiration, describing it as timely, credible and anchored on tested leadership and grassroots appeal.
Those present at the meeting included Chief Timothy Jolaoso (Ibarapa East); Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe (Ido); Chief Abdulrauf Bello (Ido); Alhaji Muili Oluokun (Ibadan North-West); Alhaji Mufutau Adisa (Ibadan South-East); Alhaji Bello Oladeji (Ibadan North); Prince Gbade Lana (Ibadan North-East); Engr. Olatunji (Ibadan South-West); Comrade Wale Gbadamosi (Ibarapa North); and Alhaja Moji Adetona (Ibarapa Central).
Other party officials in attendance were the senatorial chairman, Alhaji Mojeed Adebayo; the secretary, Fatai Adesina; Welfare Officer, Sunday Babalola; Deputy Women Leader, Alhaja Fatimah Hassan; Auditor, Alhaja Tinu Adigun; Youth Leader, Lekan Adebayo; Ex-Officio member, Kola Amoo; Treasurer, Lateef Ajiboye; and Senatorial Youth Leader, Olalekan Olowe.
A chieftain of the party in Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Shina Alabi, moved the motion for the lawmaker’s endorsement, which was seconded and unanimously adopted by the stakeholders.
Alabi said Oseni’s decision to abide by President Bola Tinubu’s directive to step down his governorship ambition for the senatorial race underscored his loyalty and commitment to party unity.
He said, “Hon. Oseni has demonstrated uncommon commitment to the welfare of the people. His leadership style is inclusive, responsive and development-driven. We are convinced that his emergence as the APC candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District will strengthen the party’s chances and guarantee effective representation.”
He also urged party members to remain united and rally behind credible aspirants with proven capacity and electoral value.
In his remarks, Hon. Aderemi Oseni said his decision to pursue the senatorial seat followed the presidential directives, noting that he accepted the decision in the interest of party cohesion, progress and stability. He recalled that he had earlier prepared for the Oyo South senatorial race in the 2023 general elections, having already purchased the nomination and expression of interest forms as part of an arrangement reached, before stepping down following appeals by party leaders.
The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the party must close ranks to reclaim political dominance in the senatorial district.
According to him, “There is a huge task ahead, especially with several House of Representatives seats in the district currently held by the opposition. We must work together, mobilise effectively and secure victory for our party and leader, President Bola Tinubu”.
Oseni thanked party leaders and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him and assured them of his commitment to advancing the interests of Oyo South Senatorial District.
The meeting also had representatives from all nine local government areas, with about 10 leaders from each council in attendance.
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Olafisoye Akinmoyede, has denied allegations of violence at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat, describing claims that he assaulted a party member as false and politically motivated.
An online platform, IMPARTNEWSNETWORK, had alleged that Akinmoyede assaulted one Gafar Oyebade during a meeting convened by the state chairman of the party, Alake Adeyemo, to resolve issues surrounding the executive list of the APC in Lagelu Local Government Area.
However, Akinmoyede, in a statement on Tuesday, said the meeting was peaceful and attended by key members of the state executive, including the chairman, deputy chairman, and secretary, who witnessed the proceedings.
He clarified that contrary to Oyebade’s claim of being the party secretary, the official list presented by the state leadership recognised him as the Public Relations Officer.
According to the lawmaker, following the clarification, the state executive directed the Lagelu Local Government chairman, Fatai Awoyoola, to proceed with the swearing-in of other party officials.
Akinmoyede also faulted attempts to link the incident with the 2019 killing of a former federal lawmaker, noting that a court of competent jurisdiction had already ruled on the matter.
He said, “In Suit No. I/70c/2019, delivered by Justice Mufutau Adegbola on January 23, 2020, all those accused were discharged and acquitted.”
The lawmaker expressed concern over what he described as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, alleging that Oyebade, a public school teacher under the Oyo State Government, should not be involved in partisan politics.
He described the allegation as a “recycled script” aimed at tarnishing his image ahead of political activities, urging constituents to remain calm.
Akinmoyede also called on journalists to verify information before publication and urged security agencies to take action against individuals who file false reports.
“These tactics surface every election cycle. Those behind them should learn to accept the outcomes of political processes. They failed before and will fail again. Power comes from God,” he added.
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede, has denied allegations of assault levelled against him by a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government Area, Mr. Gafar Oyebade.
Akinmoyede described the allegation as “false” and “a lie taken too far,” insisting that no physical altercation occurred.
The denial was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Legislative Aide, Dr. Isiaq Akintunde.
Oyebade had alleged that he was hospitalised following a confrontation during a meeting held at the office of the state party chairman in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, convened to resolve a leadership dispute in the local government.
But the federal lawmaker maintained that the meeting was peaceful and attended by top party officials.
“The meeting was convened to clarify Mr. Oyebade’s position within the local executive, and it was attended by the State Party Chairman, his deputy, the secretary, the publicity secretary, and other key state executives, all of whom witnessed the peaceful proceedings,” the statement read.
He added that contrary to Oyebade’s claim of being the party secretary, the official list presented by the Lagelu Local Government Party Chairman, Hon. Fatai Awoyoola, identified him as the Public Relations Officer.
According to Akinmoyede, the state executive thereafter directed Awoyoola to proceed with the swearing-in of the remaining members of the local government executive.
The lawmaker accused Oyebade of fabricating the allegation to advance political interests.
“I wonder why Mr. Gafar Oyebade, a secondary school teacher, would claim he was assaulted in the presence of the State Executive. This is an attempt to justify money allegedly collected from an aspirant to tarnish my image,” he said.
Akinmoyede further claimed that Oyebade was seen walking freely after the meeting and was not hospitalised as alleged.
He also raised concerns over Oyebade’s involvement in partisan politics, noting that civil servants are restricted from active participation in political activities.
The lawmaker called on security agencies and the media to investigate the incident at the party’s Oke-Ado office to ascertain the veracity of the claims.
Efforts to reach Oyebade for comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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