Politics
2023: Makinde displaying ignorance, it’s Ido Lg’s turn to produce next federal rep – Olowofela
Director General of the Remi Oseni Campaign Council (ROCC), Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela has said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was being economical with the truth and displayed ignorance in some of his actions, particularly the statement credited to him during his campaign on whose turn to represent Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency.
The federal constituency which consists of Ido and Ibarapa East Local Governments has been enjoying rotation of power irrespective of any political faith based on the political tradition until 2015 when people from Ibarapa East held sway to have an undue advantage over their Ido local government neighbour.
Olowofela, who is also the commissioner representing Oyo state at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) was reacting to Governor Makinde’s remarks during his re-election campaign at Ido town, where the governor claimed that he deliberately settled for the PDP house of representatives candidate from Ibarapa East local government against other candidates in Ido local government because he was fighting for fairness, justice, and equity.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, by the Director of Media and Publicity, Remi Oseni Campaign Council (ROCC), Idowu Ayodele, the former council chairman emphasized that it is the turn of the Ido Local Government Area of the state to produce the next lawmaker to represent its federal constituency of Ibarapa East/Ido.
“I have watched various steps taken by Governor Seyi Makinde, I found him to be ignorant in some of his actions. In particular, the story credited to him during his campaign on whose turn to represent Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency. For the benefit of the doubt, we need to inform Governor Makinde and his Co-travellers that, it is long overdue for Ido Local Government to represent both local Governments in the National Assembly. We need to do some historical analysis for him, to educate and elucidate the facts, and why it ought to be Ido Local Government.
“In the year 1999-2003, 2003-2007, Hon. Sadiq Sanusi Anwo from Ido Local Government became the Honourable representing the constituency, the year 2007-2011, Hon. Yemi Taiwo from Ibarapa East Local Government represented the Constituency.
“Subsequently, years 2011-2015, 2015-2019, Hon. Sunday Adepoju, popularly known as ‘Omoyin’ from Ibarapa East Local Government also represented the Constituency again. While in the year 2019- 2023, Hon. Yemi Taiwo from Ibarapa East Local Government, who had earlier occupied the seat between 2007-2011, is the incumbent House of Representatives member.
“The simple arithmetic is that Ido Local Government has represented the Constituency in 8 years. While Ibarapa East Local Government has represented both Local Governments in the 16 years.
“If Governor Seyi Makinde, the Apostle of fairness, justice, and equity will look at the years of representation, it should be obvious to him that it is the turn of Ido Local Government”, the statement explained.
While admitting that the choice of candidate is by election, the former Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, further noted that of all the candidates jostling for the position of House of Representatives of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, who he said has renewed the hope of the depressed constituents through his various intervention projects and programs, is the best candidate.
“No doubt, the constituents have resolved to freely give their mandate to Engr. Remi Oseni of the All Progressives Congress (APC) this Saturday, 25th of February. In a credible and fair election, Oseni stands pole apart from any other candidates. Once again, I admonish all the good people of Ibarapa East and Ido local governments to vote for competence, fairness, justice, and equity. Vote Remi Oseni, the man with fear of God”, Olowofela 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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