Politics
Group alleges Ib N’East PDP party chair, Fatokun of threatening delegates over choice of aspirant
A group within Oyo state chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Concerned People Frontiers (CPF) has alleged the Ibadan North East Party Chairman, Isiaka Fatokun better known as ‘Abuye’ of threatening the delegates and other executives, who are not on same page with him on the choice of aspirant for the primary of Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency.
The group, in a statement on Tuesday signed by its Coordinator and Secretary, Adewale Ajani and Kunle Fasasi respectively, also alleged that Abuye and other cabal in the local government are threatening to remove any executive, who refuses to support their bid during the coming primary for the Ibadan North East/ Ibadan South East Federal Constituency.
Concerned People Frontiers (CPF) had earlier explained that there are strong indications that some power broker within the party are planning consensus candidature through kangaroo primaries.
The PDP group declared that the planned adoption of consensus candidate by some leaders and cabal in the costituency will further deepen the crisis within the ruling party in the costituency and state as a whole.
The group accused the party chairman, Abuye of trying to circumvent the popular rule of democratic engagement by forcing, ordering the delegates to vote for his prefered choice of aspirant.
The group alleged further that the party chairman in the local government and some cabal have been holding series of secretive meetings with excos to prevail on them to support and vote for the aspirant of his choice during the primary or be removed.
The statement read, “It has come to our notice that the Party Chairman in Ibadan North East is trying his possible best to foist an aspirant over others in the coming primary of Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency by threatening the delegates.
“We can also boldly disclosed that in a series of meetings with delegates, Abuye was bragging that any delegate that refuse to vote for his preferred aspirant will be removed from any position the person is holding.
“We also not unaware that Abuye while threatening them, he told them that they would be showing him their ballot paper to be sure of the aspirant they voted for during the primary.
“The local government party chairman has been fingered to be in support and side with an aspirant from the local government and he has been holding secret meetings with party excos and delegates directing them towards canvassing for his preferred aspirant.
“We hereby appeal to his Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, The PDP State Party Chairman, The Party Secretary, Hon Wasiu Adeleke and other state and local government executives to call Isiaka Fatokun Abuye to order against taking the party at the local government level back to disarray and disorderliness.
“It is expected of the party chairman in Ibadan north east local government to be on the neutrality and be a leader to all, and on our observation it has been noticed that Abuye is fearing a democratic process for primary election to allow the majority go for whoever the party vote for as flag bearer.
“He knows that his preffered aspirant cannot win in a free and fair contest, hence, looking for all possible means to foist his preferred aspirant on others.
“If his preferred aspirant is popular enough and have the capacity to win, why wanting to hijack and canvass for a particular aspirant for selfish and personal benefits.
“In conclusion, and having come this far, we state in categorical terms that we are ready and advocate for a free and fair primary, and we advise the party local government chairman to stay neutral and complement the good works of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde who at all times wants fairness and justice”, it concluded.
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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