Politics
Oyo APC gives pass mark to Ajimobi
THE All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State has given a pass mark to Governor Abiola Ajimobi “on account of responsiveness to the yearnings of the people despite paucity of funds occasioned by the instability of the nation’s economy”.
The party added that the governor has excelled in purposeful governance.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olawale Sadare, APC noted with delight that the renewed cordial relationship between the state government and its workers in the civil service as a result of the governor’s spirited efforts which have yielded the payment of arrears of salaries and allowances to almost all the workers.
According to the statement, ” it took rare courage, management expertise and commitment on the part of Governor Ajimobi to pay workers up till November, 2017 thereby owing them just December salaries after the same people were owed about six months in arrears of salary early last year. It is recalled that the circumstances that brought about inability to pay staff salaries as at when due started in May 2014 during the Goodluck Jonathan era and some states are still enmeshed in it.
“During the Interdenominational Service organized by the state government to usher in the new year, thousands of workers in the state civil service were full of praise for the governor who they described as their best friend. It was all encomiums for Governor Ajimobi since the workers could not hide their joy over the settlement of the backlog of arrears of salaries in the last few months.
“In the same vein, Governor Ajimobi demonstrated his resolve to extend the same Olive branch to those in the employ of state-owned tertiary institutions at the inauguration of the schools’ governing boards on Tuesday. The first task he gave the appointees was to come up with initiative that facilitate prompt payment of salaries and allowances to the lecturers and other category of staff. This is commendable.
“Furthermore, we must commend the Ajimobi administration’s Zero Tolerance for Potholes initiative which has attracted the attention of relevant agencies to the fixing and rehabilitation of some bad portions of public roads in most towns and cities across the state. This is coming at the same time when major dualization and construction of major roads is being intensified to improve road infrastructure state-wide.
“There is no denying the fact that the Pacesetters State has been turned to a construction site in the last six months to the admiration of the discerning indigenes and residents of the state. This has earned Sen. Ajimobi a reputation as having excelled in the areas of restoration, repositioning and transformation as far as Oyo State is concerned. The majority opinion is that he is the best in the history of the state when it comes to offer of purposeful governance by any governor.
“However, we are making a passionate appeal to Governor Ajimobi to begin the implementation of the recently concluded master plan of Ibadan-the state capital by re-introducing the various beautification projects he did in his first term and also ensure that those frustrating the efforts to rid our major cities of dirt and refuse are checkmated”, the statement added.
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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