Politics
Double Nomination: INEC asked to disqualify Oyo Labour Party Rep candidate, Adedeji
A resident of No. 5, Oluwo Nla street, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr Yekeen Lateef Abiola, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately disqualify Mr Adedeji Adesoji Micheal over alleged double nomination as candidate for two different political parties in the forthcoming 2023 National Assembly election for Ogo Oluwa/Surulere federal constituency without recourse to the Electoral Act which forbids an individual to stand as a candidate for more than one political party.
He alleged that Adedeji Adesoji Michael’s name appeared on the INEC final list of nominees released on the 29th of September, 2022 as a candidate for the Federal House of Representatives in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere federal constituency under the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and Labour Party (LP) respectively.
However, the acceptance of the nomination of Adedeji under two political parties is generating issues and has become a subject of concern to the petitioner and many people that got wind of the alleged atrocity which prompted him (the petitioner) to notify the INEC and seek Adedeji’s disqualification from the 2023 election into the House of Representatives.
In a petition to the National Chairman of the INEC, the petitioner claimed that Mr Adedeji committed the offence in flagrant disobedience to the provision of the amended Electoral Act, 2022 which forbids a candidate to present him or herself for the same election under two or more different political parties, an offence, the petitioner alleged Mr Adedeji had committed by submitting two nominations: first as the candidate of the PRP and Labour Party for the same elective office.
The petition written by his Lawyer, Abiodun Adegbite Esq. from the chambers of Flash Solicitors to the INEC National Chairman was dated October 6. A copy of the petition seen by this news medium read in part: “Upon the release of the final list of nominees by the commission, our client noticed to his utmost dismay that the name of Mr Adedeji Adesoji Michael had been fielded by two political parties to wits: Redemption Party (PRP) and the Labour Party (LP). Attached hereto are annexures A1 and A2.
Also, a quick perusal of the forms EC-9 (substitute), EC11-D, and its accompanying documents submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the said Mr Adedeji Adesoji Micheal reveal that he had willfully allowed himself to be nominated by two parties as earlier stated.
Moreover, keen scrutiny of the earlier mentioned documents also shows that Mr Adedeji Adesoji Micheal appended his signature on the relevant documents and affixed his passport-sized photographs thereto confirming the identity of the same person (Mr Adedeji Adesoji Micheal) fielded on the platform of the two different political parties (People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and the Labour Party (LP) in the same election.
Moreover, the provision of Section 35 of the Electoral Act 2022 is unambiguous about cases of the double nomination of a candidate which is to the effect that such nomination shall be declared null and void. Section 35 of the Electoral Act 2022 is hereby reproduced as follows:-
“where a candidate knowingly allows himself to be nominated by more than one political party or in more than one constituency, his nomination shall be void.”
It is trite to also state at this juncture that the nomination of Mr Adedeji Adesoji Michael is not only criminal but a blatant disregard of the provision of Section 35 of the Electoral Act 2022.” The petition stated.
On the strength of the foregoing, the petitioner seeks the disqualification of Mr Adedeji Adesoji Micheal by demanding the INEC to carry out a swift investigation concerning the incident of his double nomination under two different political parties contrary to the extant provisions of the Electoral Law.
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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