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EDITORIAL: Oyo APC, Not Too Late to Unite!
YES, it is over! The quest to fill the vacant position in the Ibarapa East State Constituency have been decided by the electorate who has the power to choose the candidate of their choice through vote.
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC conducted the bye election in the constituency due to the sudden death of the last occupant, late Rt. Hon Michael Adeyemo, who was the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly.
Congratulations to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Party was smart enough to pick Adebo Ogundoyin, a graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo in Ogun state and the son of late famous industrialist, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin.
Unlike the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, through its consultation selected Olukunle Adeyemo, the younger brother of late Speaker, Hon Michael Adeyemo.
The election was keenly contested as the exercise enjoyed the presence of INEC federal commissioner, state INEC Resident electoral commissioner, Barrister Mutiu Agboke, Domestic Election Observer and security operatives.
As usual, the tension between the two major towns – Eruwa and Lanlate was high as each town supported its son while political leaders and members going round secretly to canvass for their candidates.
In Eruwa, ‘ Omo-olore’ referring to Adebo Ogundoyin, a brand name aimed at refreshing people’s memory of the positive contributions made by his late father, Ogundoyin, while Lanlate adopted Adeyemo, also to consolidate the late speaker’s efforts.
At the end of voting exercise, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin of PDP polled 6,122 votes and defeated his closest rivalry, Mr Olukunle Adeyemo of APC, who got 4,618 votes followed by Accord Party candidate with 2,818 among other four contestants.
Despite the level of awareness and campaign of the ruling APC, the party could not emerge due to some challenges the party is currently battling with ahead of 2019 general elections.
The just concluded bye election into state house of Assembly seat can best be described as ‘Eruwa versus Lanlate’ and ‘APC versus PDP / APC Unity forum’ who secretly played the ostrich by supporting Accord Party (AP) candidate to foiled the votes of Lanlate and other strongholds of the the ruling Party.
This is the second time in three years that, APC led government in Oyo state, even before its internal crisis will loose bye elections into state Assembly seat.
The first defeat was attributed to failure of APC members and leaders to reach out to people in Oorelope state constituency while the second defeat can be traced to the division in Oyo APC.
In the just concluded bye election in Ibarapa East State Constituency, investigation revealed that members of APC unity forum supported Accord Party candidate, thus blocked the chances of APC.
For instance, Lanlate the strong hold of Opposition has two candidates, that’s Olukunle Adeyemo and Adepoju while only one strong candidate came from Eruwa which is Adebo Ogundoyin.
Out of the 10 wards in Ibarapa East Local Government, Eruwa has 6 wards; while Lanlate housed 4 wards.
The misunderstanding among members of APC was an avenue to capitalise on by the renewed PDP, in Oyo State
To be continued!
(C) Mega Icon Magazine
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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“A Perfect Fit”: Rep Oseni Applauds Sunday Dare’s Appointment as Presidential Adviser on Public Communications
The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni has hailed the appointment of Chief Sunday Dare, Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland and former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and National Orientation, describing it a “perfect fit.”
In a statement released Thursday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni praised Chief Dare’s extensive background in journalism and public service, adding that his vast experience will significantly enhance national communications and orientation efforts.
“Chief Dare’s illustrious career, from his pioneering role in Nigerian journalism as a founding member of The News and Tempo magazines to his strategic leadership as Minister of Youth and Sports Development under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, speaks volumes about his commitment to national development,” he remarked.
Oseni, who also represents the Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency of Oyo state, noted that Chief Dare’s new role comes at a critical time when fostering national unity and effective public engagement is crucial, stressing that his deep understanding of media, both locally and internationally, will strengthen public trust in government communications.
“As an accomplished journalist and public servant, Chief Dare is uniquely positioned to reshape the national narrative and bolster public confidence in government communication efforts,” the lawmaker said.
He expressed confidence that Dare’s appointment will not only advance the ideals of democracy and transparency but also serve as a point of pride for Ogbomosoland and Oyo State.
The APC chieftain wished Chief Dare success in his new role, pledging his unwavering support in ensuring the objectives of the office are fully achieved.
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