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Ekiti APC Youth Pioneers alleges manipulation by Adebayo, rejects indirect primary
THE Ekiti APC Young Pioneers on Thursday bemoaned the indirect system of primaries being planned to be adopted by the Paul Omotosho-led newly inaugurated APC state executive.
Contained in a press statement issued and signed by Mr Adebisi Adeyemi Aduloju and made available to Mega Icon Magazine, the association recalled, “the party was clear on her stance to adopt direct primaries in electing their officers or candidates into the national assemblies against the 2019 election.
“However, it is so disheartening, undemocratic, disgusting and cheer assassination of right to political participation for the APC, Ekiti state chapter to have chosen pretentious path to pervading the course of justice by bringing to the fore unconstitutional arrangement.”
Aduloju further stressed, “the party chairman, Mr Paul Omotosho, today announced that the 2014 membership register will be used to consider eligibility. This simply means, only those whose names were found in the register are eligible to vote and be voted for. Not bearing in mind those members who joined after 2014 . ”
Also, he pointed out that, “this is sheer day light robbery and an uncanny way of disenfranchising several people from excercising their fundamental human rights.
“Honestly , this is a deliberate and calculated plan and act scheme out some bigwigs of the party who are more relevant and essential to the success of the election in the party”, Aderoju added.
” It is obvious that it is a deliberate move to favour some candidates, it is obvious that the master minders of this devilish move did not realize that it is a joke taken too far”,he added.
The group specifically alleged that Otunba Niyi Adebayo is behind this dangerous move to prevent those who are potential candidates from contesting.
“We gathered from Omotosho that it is Otunba Niyi Adebayo who was behind this move having sent an SMS directing that 2014 party members registers should be the eligibility benchmark chiefly to favour Hon Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Adebayo’s anointed candidate.’
He revealed that , this ungoldly move has forced Prince Dayo Adeyeye, a supposed automatic Senate candidate to represent Ekiti South, running from pillar to pole due to the eligibility yardstick in his disfavour.
The group further appealed to the APC leadership in the state to disengage themselves from activities that could undermine the integrity of the party and also cause disharmony among party members.
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Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
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.
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Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
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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Ugandan Court Hands Ex-LRA Commander 40-Year Sentence
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.
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.
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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