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Oyo APC Reps candidate, Oseni vows to end years of ineptitude in governance, unveils campaign council

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4 years ago

December 2, 2022

The All Progressive Congress (APC) flagbearer for Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo state, Engr Aderemi Oseni has vowed to put an end to years of poor representation, groaning and suffering of the people when elected into the green chambers in 2023 election.

Oseni wondered how the people of the constituency have been coping under the burden of bad leadership, and its resultant effect on the poor masses, just as he promised to change the narrative from the era of non-performing representatives to one of developmental, result driven and people-oriented representation.

The APC House of Representatives nominee stated this while delivering a speech at the official flag-off/ inauguration of the Campaign Council under the leadership of Professor Adeniyi Olowofela held at the City Palace Event Centre, Gbopa, Ologuneru, Ibadan on Wednesday.

Hundreds of APC leaders and supporters thronged the venue with colourful faze-caps, T-shirts and banners carrying the portraits of the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Oyo state APC governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, Oyo South APC Senatorial candidate, Barrister Sharafadeen Ali, and other party candidates in the forthcoming 2023 election.

Among the dignitaries present at the well-attended ceremony are the Oyo state APC Chairman, Mr Isaac Omodewu, who was represented by Alhaji Mojeed Olaiya, APC Oyo South Senatorial Chairman, the state APC governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, religious leaders, traditional leaders, community leaders and members of the organized labour.

Others include the Post Master General of the Federation, Mr Sunday Adepoju , the state APC Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Olaide Abass, the Director General, Oseni Campaign Council, Prof Adeniyi Olowofela, the former Minister, Police Affairs , Jelili Adeseun , Chief Timothy Jolaoso , APC leader in Ido local government, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe, Alhaji Basiru Babalola, and the Chairman, National Lottery Commission, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle , among others.

Speaking further at the event, Engr Oseni hinted that his sojourn into politics was informed by the intense desire to liberate the downtrodden and the poor and give hope to the hopeless.

” By God’s special grace, I am an anointed servant of God and a preacher of the word, who through politics will bring about governance with the fear of God, huge positive results, impact, and transformational leadership to the good people of Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency.

” My dear great people, I am on a mission to rescue and rebuild and that is why I am asking for the letter (your overwhelming votes) from all the good people of Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, our revered royal fathers in the constituency, the community business leaders, the market men and women, the elites in the academia, the professionals, the students, the religious leaders, and the youths at large to vote and give your mandate (to me) to go and rebuild, to eradicate poverty, create wealth, confront bad representations, and fight for the right of both the young and old, male and female in my constituency. It is time for us to take back the glory of Ibarapa East/Ido federal constituency! It is time for recovery! It is time for re-engineering! It is time to build enduring infrastructural legacies instead of painting dilapidating schools”, he stated.

In his submission, the gubernatorial candidate of the APC, Senator Teslim Folarin who expressed satisfaction with the quality of people at the event, said the party is expecting 85% votes in the federal constituency in the 2023 general elections.

“I will neither talk about the N7000 the monarchs are collecting every month nor the recognition the present government is not giving to both the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Muslim societies.

“50 schools that were delisted in the state is a serious issue. It is expected of a responsible government to take responsibility which they are not doing. The school management that is supposed to be regulating the schools is no longer in existence.

“We need the prayers of the Pastors and Islamic clerics for us to be rescued from the mess and slavery we are in the state”, he added.

Earlier in his address, the Director General, Oseni Campaign Council, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela paid glowing tribute to the APC House of Representatives faithful for his uncommon qualities and genuine love for the masses.

According to him, Oseni is imbued with unusual grace, and gifted from dunghill to reign with princes and kings, adding that such a man with milk of kindness is what the people needed to bring dividends of democracy to their doorstep.

” The man, who has an unusual grace upon his life, the man whose hand of Almighty God has lifted from dunghill to reign with Princes and Kings, the man with milk of kindness, the man whose political campaign is saddled with evangelism, the man who preaches liberation from poverty to wealth, the man who preaches deliverance from darkness to light, the man whose charity is second to none, the man bold but humble, the man who believes that if he can succeed you too can.

“A tireless worker, a prepared mind. This is the man who is saying “Come, please come and help me to win the race, come and help so that I can be of further help, I understand the business world, I understand a spiritual word but it is Only God and you that can help my aspiration to represent my constituency.” I join him to say please help us.

” I need to state that Engr. Remi Oseni, is not only campaigning for himself as MHR Ibarapa East/ Ido but has vigorously been campaigning for the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria, Senator Teslim Folarin as Governor of Oyo-State, Chief Sarafadeen Alli as the Oyo-South Senator, Raheem Idowu and Bayo Aderoumu as hounourable representing Ido and Ibarapa East State constituencies. The God that answers by FIRE will answer his prayer”, Olowofela added.

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‎Oyo: Oseni Supports Gbagi/Ogunpa Traders With N50m, 5 Boreholes, 200 Solar Lights

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11 hours ago

August 12, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has supported traders at Gbagi/Ogunpa Market in Ibadan with a N50m grant, five boreholes and 200 solar-powered lights.

Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, announced the interventions during an enlarged meeting with the leadership and members of 11 traders’ associations in the market on Tuesday.

According to the Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the N50m grant was to strengthen the traders’ businesses and helping them cope with the challenges affecting their businesses.

‎The lawmaker said the five boreholes would improve access to water in the market, while the 200 solar lights would enhance security and trading activities. He added that the lights were also part of his support for the traders’ ‘Light Up Ogunpa’ initiative.

Oseni urged the traders to support President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates, saying the Federal Government’s economic reforms were aimed at addressing some of the challenges confronting the country.

He cited the removal of fuel subsidy, the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and increased investment in infrastructure as some of the measures being implemented to redirect resources to areas with wider social and economic benefits.

“Some of these reforms have come with sacrifices, but we must also look at what they are intended to achieve. Resources that were tied down can now be deployed to infrastructure, education and other areas that directly affect the people,” Oseni said.

The APC chieftain also said the reforms in the foreign exchange market had addressed the previous multiple-rate system, adding that periods of relative stability showed that the measures were beginning to address some of the distortions in the system.

“We may not have reached where we want to be, but there have been changes. The foreign exchange market has been reformed, and now the benefits of these reforms are gradually reaching ordinary Nigerians,” he said.

The traders, represented by the leader of the Footwear Dealers Association of Oyo State, Elder Kolawole Alabi, and the President of the First Gbagi Ogunpa Joint Traders Association, Olaitan Adams, commended Oseni for the interventions.

They described the engagement as significant, saying it demonstrated that the lawmaker understood the challenges confronting traders and small business owners.

The traders pledged their support for Oseni, Tinubu and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.

Contained in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists, the lawmaker stressed that the intervention was part of his continued engagement with traders, artisans and other stakeholders across Oyo South.

‎The statement added that Oseni would continue to support initiatives capable of improving livelihoods and strengthening grassroots businesses, maintaining that effective representation must produce tangible benefits for the people.

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‎Rep Oseni Gives Ibadan Motor Parts Dealers N90m Support, Donates 100 Solar Lights

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4 days ago

August 8, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Aderemi Oseni, has unveiled a N90 million support package for motor parts dealers at the Araromi Gate Market in Ibadan, Oyo State.

‎Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, announced the intervention on Saturday during an engagement with traders at the market.
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‎The package comprises a N50 million interest-free revolving loan and a N40 million grant for traders operating in the four major sections of the market — car, lorry, tyre and iron.
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‎In addition to the financial support, Oseni donated 100 solar-powered streetlights to the market and pledged to take responsibility for the monthly salaries of the market’s Baale and chiefs.
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‎The lawmaker said the intervention was designed to strengthen the businesses of the traders and improve their contribution to the local economy.

He said, “The motor parts dealers are critical drivers of the local economy. We must continue to support them so that they can expand their businesses, improve their livelihoods and contribute more to the economy.”
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‎Oseni explained that the N50 million revolving loan would be provided without interest, while the N40 million grant would serve as an empowerment package for traders across the four sections of the market.
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‎He said the provision of solar-powered streetlights was also intended to improve security and extend the conducive environment for commercial activities within the market.
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‎The APC candidate further called on the traders to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the Federal Government’s reforms were beginning to produce positive results.
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‎He also appealed for the support of the traders for APC candidates in the state, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the forthcoming elections.
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‎Earlier, the Chairman of Araromi Gate Market Motor Parts Dealers, Alhaji Ojo Azeez, commended Oseni for his contributions to the development of Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency.
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‎Azeez said the traders had confidence in Oseni’s leadership and ability to fulfil his promises.
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‎“We believe in your achievements so far. By the grace of Almighty God, you shall defeat your opponents hands down,” he said.
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‎The chairmen of the four sections of the market also pledged their support for Oseni, President Tinubu and other APC candidates.
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‎The meeting was attended by the Baale of the market, Alhaji Raimi Ewebiyi, as well as leaders and representatives of the various groups and sections within the market.

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Oyo APC: Makinde Would Have Sold Nigeria If He Were President

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1 week ago

August 5, 2026

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The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has launched a fresh attack on Governor Seyi Makinde, saying Nigeria was fortunate not to have elected him President in 2023, alleging that he would have “sold the country to interested buyers” for personal gain.

The opposition party made the claim while responding to Makinde’s recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which the governor reportedly described as ill-conceived during the unveiling of candidates of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 elections in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday.

Makinde, who was represented at the event, also declared his determination to ensure that the APC is voted out of power in the 2027 general election.

Reacting in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Oyo APC, through its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, dismissed the governor’s remarks, insisting that no amount of criticism would persuade Nigerians to replace President Tinubu with Makinde.

The party said Tinubu’s record, experience and leadership credentials were far superior to those of the Oyo governor, adding that Makinde’s political ambition for the presidency stood little chance in 2027.

“The difference between President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde in terms of experience, reputation and results is like the distance between heaven and earth. No amount of warped criticism or shadow boxing will make Nigerians choose a failed governor over a performing President,” the statement read.

The APC further argued that although Tinubu’s economic reforms had attracted criticism in some quarters, they had also received commendation from international financial institutions and development partners, who, according to the party, acknowledged the administration’s efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s economy.

It also accused the Makinde administration of failing to translate increased federal allocations into meaningful development in Oyo State, alleging that the state had little to show in critical areas such as infrastructure, security and job creation.

The party further alleged that Makinde had transferred many of the state’s assets to private interests, claiming that if he had been President, he would have considered selling national assets as a solution to Nigeria’s economic challenges.

“As a matter of fact, Governor Makinde would have considered selling Nigeria as the best option if he had been President and faced with the challenges President Tinubu inherited in 2023. Nigerians will never make the mistake of entrusting him with the country’s mandate,” Sadare stated.

The APC maintained that President Tinubu remained focused on repositioning the country despite prevailing economic difficulties and expressed confidence that Nigerians would renew the party’s mandate in the 2027 general election.