Politics
Oyo APC Oseni’s victory unites Ido/Ibarapa East constituents
...Defeats opponent with 15,297 votes
It was a day of joy and jubilation in Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo state as the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) declared the All Progressive Congress ( APC) candidate for the constituency, Engr. Remi Oseni winner of the House of Representatives election.
Hundreds of party loyalists, and well wishers who kept vigil at the INEC office , venue of result collation include opinion leaders, activists, traditional rulers and party supporters irrespective of political and religious leanings.
The APC candidate, a renowned structural engineer and clergy
won the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal constituency election by a total vote of 26,285 to his closest rival, the incumbent, Hon. Yemi Taiwo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 10,988 votes.
The Accord Party candidate (AP), Hon. Wahab Oladejo Alao comfortably came distance third with a total vote of 3,980.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Media, and Publicity, Remi Oseni Campaign Council (ROCC), Idowu Ayodele, on Monday, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital and made available to journalists, the result was announced by Professor Dayo Akintayo of the Osun State University at the INEC office, Ido local government, the Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency Collation Centre on Sunday.
The Ibadan-born businessman , Oseni, who had won all the ten wards in his Ido Local Government conveniently, in a like manner, also recorded a landslide victory in all the ten wards in Ibarapa East Local Government, including Lanlate and Eruwa towns respectively.
The winning votes of 26,285 for Oseni with a difference of 15,285 votes marked an overwhelming and unprecedented victory in the history of the federal constituency.
Expressing satisfaction with the outcome of the election in his favour, Oseni thanked God and the constituents for the overwhelming confidence and trust they reposed in him through their votes.
The APC chieftain further noted that having transverse the nooks and crannies of Ibarapa East and Ido local governments, he knows where the shoe pinches them, reassuring them of his readiness to give effective, quality, and purposeful representation ever experienced before in the federal constituency.
Also, in the statement, Oseni dedicated the victory to God and the resolve of the good people of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency to enthrone a new order, pledging to be a representative of all.
“It is indeed, a new dawn. I dedicate this victory to God Almighty, the good people of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency, and pledge to be a representative of all.
“I want to assure you that having gone around the 20 wards in the federal constituency, I am aware of the developmental challenges facing the depressed constituents in the area of infrastructure, education, energy, healthcare, commerce, agriculture, and unemployment, among others. Even before the poll, I have started addressing some of these challenges and I promise to continue in similar patterns in the days, weeks, and months ahead. By the grace of Almighty God, I will not disappoint you”, he added.
Politics
Oyo Rep, Oseni Pays APC Secretariat Staff Salaries, Donates N10m to Boost Party Operations
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.
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Oseni Salutes Senator Folarin’s Decades of Service at 61
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.
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Ugandan Court Hands Ex-LRA Commander 40-Year Sentence
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.
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.
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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