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Oyo 2019: Why Senator Buhari is The Preferred Choice || By. Abdulwahab Adegoke

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THE scramble for the number one man in Oyo state has started and a lot of contenders  are throwing their hats into the ring for the contest. Though many are yet to declare their intention but already there are about 30 people in the race from the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), while PDP and other parties  too have numbers of aspirants .

In a time like this, both pretenders and serious contenders will be moving round to convince people , pasting posters and seeking for people’s support, but one thing that is certain is that only one person will emerge and I wish the  next governor is Distinguished Senator Abdulfatai Omotayo Buhari

My choice of Fatai  Buhari as a preferred candidate and the most competent man to succeed Ajimobi is buoyed by the fact that he has demonstrated his genuine passion in serving the people. He has been tested and trusted and it won’t be out of place to entrust him with the number one position in the state because he will do well.

Apart from adequate representation and contributions on the floor of the  house as a member of the the National Assembly, Buhari while at the lower chamber of the National Assembly  set an unprecedented record of achievements in Nigeria politics through some of his activities which include: donation of cars for commercial purposes to 47 members of his constituency and organizations, payment of  WAEC for students in all secondary schools in Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal constituency, provision of loan facilities for petty traders and business women,  donation of educational supports for  students and Bursary award to students in tertiary institution, secure Federal Job for many members of his constituency and many others.

His tenure at the ministry of  Water Resources where he served as Special Adviser to the Governor and Ministry of Local  Government and Chieftaincy matter where he served as a commissioner also witnessed some level of improvement. As a commissioner, he  ensure that payment of primary school teacher’s salary did not exceed 26th of every month, he made it possible  by arranging with banks to release the fund for payment of salary as and when due and retrieve it as soon as the allocation from the Federal Government is  released for the state. Many council chairmen, politicians and even technocrats will not forget  his contribution  to their success stories through prompt response to their demands and support for their council .

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Fatai Buhari score card at the Senate in the last three years is another fantastic attestation to his credibility as a politicians who is passionate about his people and the growth of Nigeria at large. He is one of the 10 Senators with the highest numbers of motions and bills, his intellectual contributions to issues at the plenary are always apt and given adequate consideration. For instance, the motion on public debate for president,  and governors will go a long way in reshaping the political development of Nigeria.

Another significant bill which is ongoing is that of Establishment of University of Agricultural Technology in Oke Ogun. The bill if sail through will hasten the development of the region and make Oyo state another food basket of the nation. He is also working on making   Ikere Gorge dam to function to his capacity, rehabilitation of  Oyo-Iseyin road, Okeho- Iseyin road and many others.

His two major empowerment programs are not only the best in term of numbers of items distributed but they were empowerment programs with the largest number of beneficiaries in the history of Nigeria. No fewer than 2,000 people benefited at each program; this asides the one he has been doing without making noise.

For instance , in November, the lawmaker paid WAEC Fees of about 6,000 pupils of secondary schools in his constituency, and also donated mini bus for  Federation of Oyo State Student Union and  built ICT centres in schools across the 13 local governments in Ogbomoso and Oke Ogun. He has facilitated trainings, skill acquisitions and financed over 3,000 artisans and school leavers and job seekers.

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The lawmaker is humble and highly principled, he doesn’t underrates anybody. He is a man loved by the people and  his humility and kindness was attested to by many traditional rulers, civil servants and many others. Governor Abiola Ajimobi, last month in Iseyin during the empowerment program held at NYSC camp said, “since I have been meeting people as a governor, I have never seen a humble man like Fatai Buhari, he is humble and hardworking”. The governor said further “it will not be out of place to say Senator Buhari is the best Senator Oyo state ever produced,  I was once a senator too and  I never did something like this while at the Senate “.

Ajimobi’s statement is an automatic endorsement for Senator Buhari gubernatorial ambition,  APC chairman, Chief Akin Oke and other stakeholders who spoke at the program also joined Ajimobi in eulogizing and commending the efforts of Senator Buhari in alleviating the suffering of the masses and contributing to the  development of the state, all these statements testify to the claim that the Ogbomoso born Senator is a competent person who will not betray the confidence reposed in him by the  electorate .

During his visit to the APC secretariat in November 2017 to declare his intention, he was  commended by the party echelon for his support for the party.

“Apart from his regular donations for the party he is also responsive to any request from us . It shows he is a party man  and the party is enjoying him and I believe will enjoy him  better if given the opportunity to serve in a higher position”, said  one of the party chiefs in his comment .

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Apart from his wealth of experience and entrepreneur background, the Senator is highly connected at the National level and he has a blueprint for the development of Oyo state. Part of his agenda include: qualitative  education, good health care delivery, infrastructural development, youth empowerment, job creations, and many others.

I want to concluded by urging the people of Oyo state to always consider Senator Buhari as the next governor of the state/ He is  a selfless leader, a defender of the masses who has demonstrated his genuine intention  to move the state forward and  an highly connected politician who will use his  contacts and links both within and outside Nigeria to develop human capacity, hasten infrastructural development and promote unity and progress in Oyo state .

Abdulwahab Adegoke, writes from Saki, Oyo State.

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Prison Inmate Shoots Roadside Vulcaniser in Ilorin

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In a shocking incident at the Oke-Kura Correctional Centre on Friday morning, a prison inmate managed to seize a warder’s rifle and shot a roadside vulcaniser in close proximity.

The victim, an unidentified vulcaniser, sustained gunshot wounds to the stomach, leading to immediate panic among residents.

The unsettling event unfolded at approximately 8:00 a.m. when a group of prison inmates was being led out of the facility. Seizing the opportunity, one inmate took control of a warder’s rifle and discharged several rounds, hitting the unsuspecting vulcaniser.

The wounded vulcaniser was swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment, while the assailant was apprehended and is currently held at the ‘C’ Division Police station, Isale-Ojo, in the Ilorin metropolis.

Eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes as residents scrambled for safety during the alarming incident.

Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the inmate’s access to the weapon and the events leading up to the shooting.

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Abuja: Hoodlums loot government warehouse amid growing hardship

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Abuja residents looting a government-owned warehouse

In an act of desperation fueled by mounting economic challenges, hoodlums looted a warehouse on Sunday morning, mistakenly believed to be owned by the National Emergency Agency (NEMA).

The facility, however, belongs to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Agriculture, as clarified by an anonymous source.

The aggrieved residents seized the opportunity to alleviate their hardships, plundering the warehouse of essential foodstuffs and other stored items. This incident sheds light on the prevailing economic turmoil faced by Nigerians, exacerbated by government policies such as the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of the forex rate.

Across various states, citizens have taken to the streets to voice their discontent over the soaring prices of commodities.

On February 7, Suleja residents in Niger State staged a protest against the exorbitant cost of living, echoing similar sentiments expressed just two days earlier in the state capital, Minna.

The protesters wielded placards with messages like “Leadership is about improving the lives of the masses” and “Nigerians are suffering, end the hardship now.”

A parallel demonstration unfolded days later in Ibadan, Oyo State, where youths in Mokola passionately voiced their concerns with placards reading ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others.

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The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has acknowledged the hardship faced by the Nigerian masses and introduced several palliative measures to address the situation.

In response to the crisis, President Tinubu ordered the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, to collaborate with governors and go after those hoarding foodstuffs.

The President ruled out the importation of food items, stating, “What I will not do is to set a price control board. I will not also approve the importation of food.”.

He emphasised the need for self-sufficiency, stating, “We should be able to get ourselves out of the situation we found ourselves in because importation will allow rent seekers to perpetrate fraud and mismanagement at our collective expense. We would rather support farmers with the schemes that will make them go to the farm and grow more food for everyone in the country.”

“We must also look at the rapid but thoughtful implementation of our livestock development and management plans, including dairy farming and others,” the President added.

Despite the release of grains to ease the rising cost of food items, many Nigerians continue to express their displeasure over the economic hardship in the country.

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Prophet Drowns During Valentine’s Celebration in Lagos

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Tragedy struck during a Valentine’s Day beach party in Lagos as Oriyomi Damilola, a local prophet, drowned at Avista Beach in the Ajah area.

The incident unfolded on Saturday, February 17, when Damilola led a group of friends to celebrate the romantic occasion.

As the festivities continued into the evening, the atmosphere took a somber turn when Damilola went missing. Sources revealed that despite immediate efforts by colleagues to locate him, the search proved unsuccessful, culminating in a heartbreaking end to the celebration.

“The youths of the church parish at Gbagada were on a planned Valentine’s Day love feast at the Avista Beach Resort and they were 16 in number. They first lodged at a shortlet apartment very close to the resort where they had a party before later moving into the beach resort.

“Around 9 PM, they prepared to leave and when they got to the car park, they discovered that Damilola was missing. When they asked his girlfriend, she said he gave her his phone, went in, and promised to come back. They later went to the beach, searched for him, and could not find him before they left.”, sources said.

The colleagues returned to the beach on Sunday morning for the search but remained unsuccessful. They later filed a report at the nearest police station.

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According to Channels Television report, when contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, affirmed the incident.

“We got a report on February 18th that at about six in the evening of February 17th, the deceased and others went to Avista Beach at Okun, Ajah for a party. At about eleven in the night, one of them Oriyomi Damilola brought them to the beach and told them to be going home. On getting out of the beach, they couldn’t find Damilola.

“Sequel to the report, detectives visited the beach and a search party was activated on the 19th, and at about 1 PM; Damilola’s lifeless body was found at Baracuda Beach Okun.

“Photograph of the deceased was taken, however, the cause of his death is yet unknown. His corpse has been moved to Gbagada General Hospital morgue for preservation, and the case transferred to SCID Panti for discreet investigation,” he said.

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