Politics
Lam-Adesina delivers another dividend of democracy to constituents
THE spate of development in Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency in Oyo state is a justification of the mandate to serve given to Hon. Adedapo Lam-Adesina.
No doubt, Lam-Adesina in the last two and half years has proven himself to be a leader who knows his onions and what his constituents want by giving them a new lease of life with various people -oriented projects he has put in place asides bills and motions.
With the believe in his aphorism that he who gives water gives life, the lawmaker through his programme dubbed ‘Omo Oloore Water Project’ has provided no fewer than 27 Water Projects at different locations within the constituency which includes Kumapayi, Ile-Titun, Ode-Ige, Labo, Olorunsogo Felele, Islamic School, Bode, Oja-Igbo, Aremo, Koloko, Oke ’Badan and Olugbode, just to mention a few.
The former commissioner was received by inexhaustible crowd last week Thursday, 18th January, 2018 as he commissioned another six (6) newly constructed Water Projects at different locations within the constituency.
In Ibadan North East Local Government, where two of the projects were situated at Abayomi, Iwo-Road in Ward 11 and Oje-Atipe in Ward 6, the Community Development Associations, CDAs Chairmen, Chief Moses Adewakun and Alhaji Hassan Bello, in their separate remarks, commended the lawmaker for his efforts in ensuring that the council areas were not neglected in the distribution of dividends of democracy.
Acknowledging his efforts further towards fulfillment of his electioneering campaign promises, the two chairmen jointly assured him of the readiness of the associations and the entire communities to reciprocate the good gesture he has demonstrated when the time comes.
In a related development, the CDAs Chairmen of Odo-Oba, Oke-Suna and Ojolowo/ Kobomoje communities housed by Ibadan South East Local government, Alhaji Isiaka Inuolaji, Alhaji Yekini Owoiya and Alhaji Asimiyu Ogundeji appreciated the gesture extended to them by the lawmaker.
They unanimously declared him as the best federal representative that the constituency has ever produced, averring that his accessibility and timely intervention to the yearnings of the people makes him a unique politician.
The chairmen, however charged the All Progressives Congress, APC party leaders, executives and members in the constituency to intensify their support for the young lawmaker in his political sojourn. They promised to make good use of the water projects to better the lives of the people.
Speaking during the commissioning, the son of the late ex- governor of Oyo state, Lam-Adesina reiterated his resolution not to relent in his efforts in bringing more dividends of democracy to the people at every nook and cranny of his constituency.
As a good manager of resources who is in tune with the challenges associated with the use of boreholes in a country that is bedeviled with epileptic power supply like Nigeria, Lam-Adesina stressed that in his quest to ensure prompt water supply in all the boreholes, he had made available brand new generating sets with a view to ensuring that the constituents make use of it optimally.
While handing over the projects to the chairmen of the benefitting communities, the legislator tasked them to properly maintain and monitor the projects, sensitizing the communities on why it is pertinent to always look for good, traceable and credible candidate to vote for in any election.
The event was well attended by APC Chieftain, Chief Ayo Eniade, APC Chairman, Ibadan South East, Engr. Kayode Arowolo, Chairman, Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Jonathan Ogundinwin, and Ibadan South East LCDA Chairman, Alhaji Fatai Oloyede and his North East Counterpart Alhaji Dauda Odelade.
Others are Community Development Areas chairmen, Community leaders, youth associations and All Progressives Congress party leaders, executives, members and many other important personalities.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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