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Insecurity: Oyo govt. lauds Ilaji Resort Boss, Sanusi for consistent philanthropic gestures
- donates another vehicle to vigilante group
Oyo state government has commended the Ibadan based Investor and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Chief Dotun Sanusi for his consistent efforts geared towards the security of lives and property in the state.
Governor Makinde gave the commendation through his Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) while handing over the Sienna Car key donated by Chief Sanusi to Oyo state Volunteering Policing sector, an umbrella body for various Vigilante groups in the State.
The Sienna car key which was handed over to Comerade Kazeem Omotosho, the group’s representative, who is also the President, Irorun Omo Oduduwa was collected amidst prayers and praises for donor.
CP Owoseni expressed the profound appreciation of the state government to Chief Sanisi over his constant gestures to security personnel in Oyo State which according to him has contributed immensely to the community policing in Ibadan in particular and Oyo State in general.
He said, “I want to use this medium to commend Chief Dotun Sanusi for this kind gesture. There is no doubt, this vehicle donated by Chief Dotun Sanusi to our vigilante group on behalf of Oyo State government will go a long way in making our state to continue to enjoy the relative peace it is known for.
“From my record, this is not the first vehicle donated by Chief Sanusi to the vigilante group with a view to ensuring that peace continue to reign in Oyo State. It shows the kind of heart he has and his love for this State.
“There is no doubt that this is a welcome development and this is what the state government has always been advocating for; security is not something that should be left for government alone. We want to use this opportunity to appeal to other wealth-to-do people like Chief Sanusi to take a cue from him and join hands with Governor Seyi Makinde-led government with a view to making Oyo State a peaceful one ,” Owoseni added.
Delivering his appreciation on behalf of other members of his group, Comrade Omotosho lauded Chief Sanusi for constantly providing the needs of his members saying that the car given to them will go a long way in aiding their mobility within and outside Ibadan.
He stated further that with the Car in their custody they will re-double their efforts and ensure that insecurity is reduced to the barest minimum in the state.
Fielding questions from the newsmen in attendance during the handing over, Dr. Nureni Ajijolaanobi, President Soludero Vigilante Group, eulogised Chief Sanusi for standing by the group during the thin and thick period, stressing that, besides the financial contributions by Sanusi to the group, he has always seen to the welfare of the group’s members which according to him has encouraged them to give their all.
“A lot of people need to know that our father, Chief Sanusi has done a lot for us. During any crisis period, beside giving us money to take care of our welfare, he always call us to ask after our safety.
“He donated a vehicle to us sometimes last year and even after that he has seen to our feeding and welfare. We want to appeal to other wealthy people to emulate his character. There are quite a lot of things that he does for us that no one knows about it. With this new vehicle, the residents of this state should forget about kidnappers and bandits. We would flush them out wherever they are.
“We also want to appreciate our governor too. He has absorbed us into the security system of this state and this is the reason why we shall continue to double our efforts targeted peaceful coexistence of good people of Oyo state.
It will be recalled that Chief Sanusi was formally the Patron of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRS), Oyo State Command before he was installed as the Grand Patron of the command during his birthday celebration last year October.
Chief Dotun Sanusi is an Ibadan born Petroleum Engineer who has investment in Oil and Gas, education, hospitality and tourism, aviation, transportation among others
A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has been sworn in as the Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging members of the party to rally support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adeyemo formally assumed office on Friday following the inauguration of the newly elected State Executive Committee members who will manage the affairs of the party in the state for the next four years.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the party’s State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, marked the climax of the party’s 2026 congresses in the state.
The South-West Zonal Legal Adviser of the APC, Kolawole Majaro, administered the oath of office on Adeyemo and 35 other members of the State Executive Committee.
The executives had emerged through a consensus arrangement during the March 3, 2026 state congress held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, under the supervision of a committee led by Amos Gombi from the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
In his acceptance speech, Adeyemo described his emergence as a renewed call to service, pledging to strengthen the party and sustain unity among members.
He appreciated party leaders within and outside the state for ensuring a smooth and successful congress process.
Adeyemo also commended members of the Local Organising Committee, particularly Fatai Ibikunle and Afeez Bolaji Repete, for their contributions to the success of the exercise.
He said, “This new State Executive Committee under my leadership is being put in place to add value and strengthen our great party in view of the challenges ahead.
“We have used the opportunity of the congresses to showcase our collective commitment to unity and harmony as progressives and democrats.”
The new chairman expressed optimism that the atmosphere of peace within the party would be sustained ahead of future party primaries and the 2027 elections.
According to him, the party’s target is to secure 90 per cent of the votes in Oyo State for President Tinubu while also reclaiming the state’s Government House in 2027.
Adeyemo praised the President’s leadership, saying the administration was delivering on its promises.
“President Tinubu is, no doubt, performing beyond our expectations and the best way to appreciate his good work is to retain him in Aso Rock until 2031,” he said.
“Against all odds, the President is pursuing his Renewed Hope Agenda with vigour and passion, while the positive results are being felt across sectors of the economy and national life.”
Other members of the newly inaugurated executive include Taofeek Lamidi as Deputy Chairman, Fatai Adesina as State Secretary, Adekemi Opatunde as Woman Leader, Olawale Sadare as Publicity Secretary, Olalekan Oladejo as Youth Leader, and Remi Adepoju as Organising Secretary.
Also inaugurated were Ajiboye Akinsanya as Treasurer, Sunday Aborisade as Legal Adviser, Tinuade Adigun as Auditor, Lukman Owonikoko as Assistant State Secretary, Fatimah Hassan as Deputy Woman Leader, and Jimoh Osundara as the Leader of Persons Living With Disabilities, among others.
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he had joined the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja, attributing his decision to what he described as irreconcilable differences within the PDP.
The lawmaker said the emergence of the NDC would strengthen Nigeria’s democratic system by providing a credible opposition platform.
According to him, the party recently received its certificate of registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He said, “Last week INEC issued a certificate of registration and we now have the newest party in Nigeria known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress and our symbol is victory, the victory sign.
“So, my dear Nigerians, you now have a credible alternative opposition party known as the Nigeria Democratic Congress.”
Dickson noted that although the party’s registration took longer than expected, its eventual approval was a welcome development for the country’s democratic landscape.
“Yes, it is coming at this time. We would have wished it started some years or months back. We don’t control INEC and their processes; they delayed. We don’t also control the judiciary, but thank God it has finally arrived,” he said.
The senator also stressed that Nigeria’s democracy must not slide into a one-party system, insisting that political diversity remained vital for national stability.
“This nation cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria cannot be a one-party state. Nigeria is not designed to be a one-party state.
“We are a very diverse nation culturally, religiously and politically and that is the beauty of our country.
“So anyone or any party promoting one-party rule in Nigeria is mistaken. We build political parties and get involved in movements to access power for the good of the people, not for our personal benefit,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission recently announced the registration of two new political parties.
The parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21.
The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with political party stakeholders for 2026.
According to him, the Democratic Leadership Alliance completed the required verification process, while the Nigeria Democratic Congress was registered in compliance with a Federal High Court order.
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