Politics
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
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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