Politics
Anambra Election: INEC declares Obiano winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and incumbent Governor, Willie Obiano, as the winner of the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State.
At the end of the collation of results from the 21 LGAs, the Returnee Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Zana Akpagu, made this declaration at the INEC office in Awka.
The governor who ran for a second term in office, polled 234,071 votes to beat Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress, APC who came second with 98,752 votes.
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Oseloka Obaze, came third in the November 18 contest with 70,293 votes.
Below is the results:
1. Ekwusigo LG Final Result:
APC = 5412
APGA= 8595
PDP= 3856
PPA – 38
UPP – 320
2. Onitsha North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,808
APGA = 10,138
PDP= 4,143
PPA – 42
UPP – 435
3. Njikoka LG Final Result:
APC = 5,756
APGA = 16,944
PDP= 3,477
PPA – 60
UPP – 108
4. Ayamelum LG Final Result:
APC = 5,412
APGA = 14,593
PDP= 2,323
PPA – 12
UPP – 77
5. Awka South LG Final Result:
APC = 6,167
APGA = 18,957
PDP= 5,354
PPA – 99
UPP – 150
6. Aguata LG Final Result:
APGA 13,I67
PDP 4073
APC 5807
PPA 1289
UPP –
7. Anaocha LG Final Result:
APC = 5,797
APGA = 11,237
PDP= 6,554
PPA – 68
UPP – 146
8. Ogbaru LG Final Result:
APC = 3,412
APGA = 6,615
PDP= 4,416
PPA – 75
UPP –
9. Orumba North Final Result:
APGA = 8766
PDP = 3865
APC = 3551
PPA = 132
UPP = 190
10. Anambra East Final Result:
APGA = 20,510
APC = 5,248
PDP = 1,132
PPA – 34
UPP –
11. Oyi LG Final Result:
APC = 5,085
APGA = 11,840
PDP= 1,296
PPA –
UPP –
12. Idemili South LG Final Result:
APC = 4,063
APGA = 5,742
PDP= 2,629
PPA = 55
UPP = 600
13. Ihiala LG Final Result:
APC = 7,894
APGA = 14,379
PDP= 4,706
PPA – 58
UPP – 128
14. Awka North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,727
APGA = 7,162
PDP= 3,347
PPA – 107
UPP – 92
15. Onitsha South LG Final Result:
APC = 2,012
APGA = 7,082
PDP= 3,423
PPA – 94
UPP –
16. Nnewi North LG Final Result:
APC = 3,616
APGA = 10,845
PDP= 4,157
PPA –
UPP –
17. Orumba South Final Result:
APC = 3,808
APGA = 8,125
PDP = 2,412
PPA- 150
UPP
18. Dunukofia Final Result:
APC = 7,016
APGA = 8,575
PDP = 1,530
PPA – 12
UPP – 106
19. Anambra West Final Result:
APC = 4,261
APGA = 8,152
PDP = 1,578
PPA –
UPP –
20. Nnewi South Result:
APC = 2765
APGA =10465
PDP = 3255
PPA –
UPP
21. Idemili North final result
APC = 4632
APGA = 12180
PDP = 2767
PPA – 109
UPP – 2847
Politics
Relief as Rep ‘Lafi’ Empowers 300 Constituents Through Skill Acquisition Programme
Over 300 constituents of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State benefitted from a skill acquisition and empowerment programme organized by their representative in the National Assembly, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye.
The event, held at Faith Joe Event Centre, Alegongo, Akobo, Ibadan, aimed to address the challenges of unemployment and economic hardship by equipping participants with practical skills and financial support.
The programme focused on empowering youths, students, and unemployed graduates to become self-reliant. Each participant was provided with a certificate, a Point of Sale (POS) terminal, an umbrella, and ₦100,000 as a startup grant to kickstart their businesses.
The tools and financial aid were designed to enable beneficiaries to establish sustainable sources of income.
Participants received comprehensive training, gaining hands-on experience to ensure they could effectively utilize the tools provided. The POS machines were configured with the personal details of the recipients, ensuring proper use and discouraging unauthorized transfers.
Addressing the participants, Akinmoyede who is the Chairman House Committee on Nigeria/ Mexico Parliamentary Friendship enjoined the beneficiaries to explore the opportunity for their benefit by ensuring that they use the machines for the purpose it was meant for.
He added that all the machines have been configured with the documents of individual beneficiaries which will make it very difficult to transfer to another person.
In his goodwill message, the Oyo Central Senatorial chairman of APC, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji said comparing what the lawmaker has been doing in the area of dishing out empowerment and palliatives to his constituents, it is difficult to tag him a first-timer at the national assembly.
While appreciating Akinmoyede for his gesture at the event, former APC Deputy State Chairman, Alhaji Isiaka Alimi, Hon. Fatai Awoyoola, and Hon. Akinbode Emmanuel said they were yet to discover the magic wand being used by the lawmaker for his constant and habitual empowerment programmes.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the end of the training, Afolabi Kuburat, Akinropo Akindotun, Ajala Abisade Iyabo, and Grace Anuoluwapo Ayinde lauded the lawmaker for giving them the opportunity to be self-reliant at this time when Nigerians are facing economic hardship.
Politics
Oyo: Olafisoye Facilitates Capacity-Building Training for 300 Constituents
The House of Representatives member representing Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency Oyo State, Hon. Prince Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has initiated another skill acquisition and capacity-building training for no fewer than 300 members of his constituency.
The initiative which is being organized in partnership with Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan is part of a strategic effort by the lawmaker to foster rural development of cooperative for their economic emancipation and break the shackles of poverty so as to alleviate the impact of the high cost of living among the people in Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency he represents.
The training programme is coming up on Monday 18th November, 2024 at Faith Joe Event Centre hall. Alegongo, Ibadan by 8.00am.
A statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the lawmaker, Alimi Abdullahi stated that the capacity-building is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills with a view to building sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of lives of the people of Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency.
All the participants for the training are expected to be at the venue by 8am so as not to miss any part of the training.
Politics
#OndoDecides2024: Rep Oseni Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Victory, Commends Residents for Peaceful Polls
The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the recently concluded Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor of the Sunshine State, was declared the winner of the election on Sunday at 2:30 pm. He defeated his closest rival, Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a landslide victory.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, Oseni described Aiyedatiwa’s triumph as a testament to his resilience, grassroots connection, and unwavering dedication to the development of Ondo State.
He praised the electorate for reaffirming their trust in visionary leadership.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear brother, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on this historic victory. Your emergence reflects the confidence and hope the people have in your ability to deliver purposeful and transformative leadership,” Oseni remarked.
The lawmaker commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and other stakeholders for their pivotal roles in ensuring a transparent and credible election.
He also applauded the people of Ondo State for their active participation and peaceful conduct during the polls, which bolstered the election’s credibility.
Oseni expressed optimism that Aiyedatiwa’s administration will usher in renewed development, unity, and prosperity for the state.
“As you prepare to assume office, I urge all stakeholders and citizens of Ondo State to lend their support to your administration. Together, you can advance progress and strengthen the democratic foundations for a better Ondo State,” he stated.
He further expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa’s second term will be characterized by impactful governance and innovative policies that will advance the state’s growth and enhance the welfare of its people.
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