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Adelabu’s claim as Oyo APC chieftain shameful, fraudulent – Youth group berates Accord guber candidate
A youth group within the All Progressives Congress in Oyo state, under the aegis of The United Democratic (TUD), on Saturday, berated the gubernatorial candidate of the Accord Party (AP) in the last general election, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, against going ahead with an alleged plan to mislead the public on his recent political activities which were directed at ruining the chances of all APC candidates at the just concluded polls.
Adelabu, who dumped the APC for the Accord Party in protest last year after losing the gubernatorial ticket of the broom party to Senator Teslim Folarin, was quoted in the media on Friday to have referred to himself as an APC chieftain in Oyo state and this has elicited reactions from many quarters including the camp of political pundits and stakeholders.
Reacting to the development, the Oyo APC youth group, in a statement issued by its Acting Coordinator, Mr. Adediran Alao, and Secretary, Comrade Akeem Ishola, took a swipe at the former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, describing his claim as shameful, reckless and unfortunate.
The statement read, “We have noticed that some unscrupulous political players in the state are now trying to make some false claims as it relates to their recent activities which backfired against their expectations. Among them are those who failed to look at the picture at the time of APC primaries, when they threw cautions away and abandoned the party APC, simply because they failed to secure party tickets.
“The same desperado did not only leave the broom party for PDP, Accord, Labour Party, and others, but they also campaigned vigorously against all APC candidates, including Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was then the presidential candidate because he had benefitted them in one way or the other.
“Notable among these characters is Oloye Bayo Adelabu (Penkelemesi), who defected to the Accord Party and spared no effort to work for the success of his new party. In doing this, he toured virtually all the media houses in town as he became vociferous against the APC.
“The same man called APC and its candidate’s many unprintable names to run them aground. It is also on record that he specifically dissociated himself from Sen. Bola Tinubu, on several occasions, as he kept telling the world that nobody could contest and win any poll on the APC platform.
“It then beat our imagination that Mr. Adelabu can now turn round and lay claims to being a chieftain of a party he recently dubbed cancer. Adelabu’s Accord party fielded one Prof. Christopher Imumolen against Sen. Bola Tinubu, while Adelabu and his party men garnered him a reasonable number of votes on February 25, 2023.
“It is therefore immoral for Adelabu to now put a bold face and start laying claim to being a member of the APC when he has not resigned his membership of the Accord Party”, the statement concluded.
The member representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has announced the appointment of three new individuals as legislative aides.
The appointees include Oyedapo Oyewole as Special Adviser on Media, Alimi Abdullahi, popularly known as “Ajofeyinbo,” as Special Assistant on Media, and Oni Temilade Esther as Personal Assistant.
The letters of appointment were presented yesterday in Akinmoyede’s office.
The lawmaker, widely referred to as “Lafi,” who also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Nigeria/Mexico Parliamentary Friendship, highlighted the criteria for the appointments.
He emphasized that the selection was based on the appointees’ individual experience, diligence, honesty, and loyalty.
Addressing the new aides, Akinmoyede charged them to bring their qualities to bear in executing their assignments, ensuring they contribute to achieving his vision and meeting the expectations of his constituents.
This latest round of appointments brings the total number of aides engaged by the lawmaker to at least 45 since his assumption of office in June 2023.
Akinmoyede also invoked prayers for divine guidance and protection for the new appointees as they take on their respective roles in service to the constituency.
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.
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