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Oyo Govt Reunites Rehabilitated Mentally-Challenged Woman With Family
Oyo State government has promised not to relent in its efforts to create conducive atmosphere for all the people of the State to develop their potentials and work towards achieving better life for all it citizens irrespective of their social background.
The State commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni said this while reuniting on behalf of the State government, one of the mentally-challenged persons recently evacuated at Mokola with her family in at the State Secretariat at the weekend after being sanctified as mentally fit and balance.
Alhaja Sanni who expressed her joy at the quick recovery of the victim said it was good to identify with people that have challenges which she said the present administration has prioritized in its social welfare policy.
“About two weeks ago, precisely on Thursday, January 30th, 2020, the Ministry, together with relevant agencies, non- governmental organization and security agencies embarked on its routine evacuation exercise as usual and we evacuated and apprehended beggars, destitute and mentally deranged persons off the street at Mokola Under bridge among whom were nine (9) mentally deranged persons who were handed over to one of our supportive non-governmental partners, Emmanuel Rehabilitation Center for Mentally-ill people, Oja Igbo for immediate and adequate treatment.
“Today, I am delighted that the State government has reunited Mrs Sadia Adeyemo, a 53years old woman who was a petty trader before her illness with her aged father, Pa Afolabi Adeyemo and her first child, Mr Afeez Nurudeen,” she explained.
Mrs Adeyemo, a mother of seven (7) children has been battling with the challenge in the past eight years until help came her way through the State government.
Alhaja Sanni further stated that others in her condition were still undergoing treatment, assuring that as soon as they were stabilized, they would be reunited with their families as efforts to trace their families through the information gotten by government were ongoing.
She encouraged people that have close relations who were passing through similar challenges to come out of their shell and report appropriately.
“Though the situation is disheartening, but it is better to identify and report on time before it degenerates and with the help of God, things would be normal,” she added.
Receiving his daughter, Pa Afolabi Adeyemo who could not controlled his emotions expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration for contributing his quota to humanity and for not neglecting the less privileged who roamed the streets as a result of one misfortune or the other adding that history would not forget the good deeds of the governor.
Also, Afeez Nurudeen one of the woman’s children lauded the raiding exercise and solicit continuity in order to help those who were still wandering the road sides to get medical attention.
Earlier, the founder of the NGO, Emmanuel Rehabilitation center for Mentally ill people, Oja Igbo, Ibadan, Dr Adeniyi Lawal while handling over Mrs Adeyemo back to the State government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, thanked the state government for its efforts said reunion was the best way to handle psychiatric patients.
“Once they are reunited, they are been reintegrated into the society to live a good life and be useful to their family and the society at large.
“This would not allow the problem to reoccur and once they are well treated, medically and mentally fit, they must be rehabilitated with much love and care,” Dr Lawal emphasised.
He noted that, psychiatric or mental problem is not a disease and not contagious, but with drug management, counseling, adequate feeding and prayers, it could be treated and well managed once the problem was identified.
In her teary response, Mrs Sadia Adeyemo was full of gratitude to the State government and the proprietor of Emmanuel Rehab. Center for taking care of her and restoring her sanity, urging them to keep up the work for the sake of humanity.
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo South Senatorial District have endorsed a member of the House of Representatives, Aderemi Oseni, as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.
The endorsement was announced on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at Alice Hall, Ibadan, with party leaders, stakeholders, local government chairmen and state executive members from the nine local government areas in attendance.
The councils represented at the meeting are Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East, Ibadan South-West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North and Ido.
The stakeholders expressed satisfaction with Oseni’s aspiration, describing it as timely, credible and anchored on tested leadership and grassroots appeal.
Those present at the meeting included Chief Timothy Jolaoso (Ibarapa East); Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe (Ido); Chief Abdulrauf Bello (Ido); Alhaji Muili Oluokun (Ibadan North-West); Alhaji Mufutau Adisa (Ibadan South-East); Alhaji Bello Oladeji (Ibadan North); Prince Gbade Lana (Ibadan North-East); Engr. Olatunji (Ibadan South-West); Comrade Wale Gbadamosi (Ibarapa North); and Alhaja Moji Adetona (Ibarapa Central).
Other party officials in attendance were the senatorial chairman, Alhaji Mojeed Adebayo; the secretary, Fatai Adesina; Welfare Officer, Sunday Babalola; Deputy Women Leader, Alhaja Fatimah Hassan; Auditor, Alhaja Tinu Adigun; Youth Leader, Lekan Adebayo; Ex-Officio member, Kola Amoo; Treasurer, Lateef Ajiboye; and Senatorial Youth Leader, Olalekan Olowe.
A chieftain of the party in Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Shina Alabi, moved the motion for the lawmaker’s endorsement, which was seconded and unanimously adopted by the stakeholders.
Alabi said Oseni’s decision to abide by President Bola Tinubu’s directive to step down his governorship ambition for the senatorial race underscored his loyalty and commitment to party unity.
He said, “Hon. Oseni has demonstrated uncommon commitment to the welfare of the people. His leadership style is inclusive, responsive and development-driven. We are convinced that his emergence as the APC candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District will strengthen the party’s chances and guarantee effective representation.”
He also urged party members to remain united and rally behind credible aspirants with proven capacity and electoral value.
In his remarks, Hon. Aderemi Oseni said his decision to pursue the senatorial seat followed the presidential directives, noting that he accepted the decision in the interest of party cohesion, progress and stability. He recalled that he had earlier prepared for the Oyo South senatorial race in the 2023 general elections, having already purchased the nomination and expression of interest forms as part of an arrangement reached, before stepping down following appeals by party leaders.
The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the party must close ranks to reclaim political dominance in the senatorial district.
According to him, “There is a huge task ahead, especially with several House of Representatives seats in the district currently held by the opposition. We must work together, mobilise effectively and secure victory for our party and leader, President Bola Tinubu”.
Oseni thanked party leaders and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him and assured them of his commitment to advancing the interests of Oyo South Senatorial District.
The meeting also had representatives from all nine local government areas, with about 10 leaders from each council in attendance.
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Olafisoye Akinmoyede, has denied allegations of violence at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat, describing claims that he assaulted a party member as false and politically motivated.
An online platform, IMPARTNEWSNETWORK, had alleged that Akinmoyede assaulted one Gafar Oyebade during a meeting convened by the state chairman of the party, Alake Adeyemo, to resolve issues surrounding the executive list of the APC in Lagelu Local Government Area.
However, Akinmoyede, in a statement on Tuesday, said the meeting was peaceful and attended by key members of the state executive, including the chairman, deputy chairman, and secretary, who witnessed the proceedings.
He clarified that contrary to Oyebade’s claim of being the party secretary, the official list presented by the state leadership recognised him as the Public Relations Officer.
According to the lawmaker, following the clarification, the state executive directed the Lagelu Local Government chairman, Fatai Awoyoola, to proceed with the swearing-in of other party officials.
Akinmoyede also faulted attempts to link the incident with the 2019 killing of a former federal lawmaker, noting that a court of competent jurisdiction had already ruled on the matter.
He said, “In Suit No. I/70c/2019, delivered by Justice Mufutau Adegbola on January 23, 2020, all those accused were discharged and acquitted.”
The lawmaker expressed concern over what he described as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, alleging that Oyebade, a public school teacher under the Oyo State Government, should not be involved in partisan politics.
He described the allegation as a “recycled script” aimed at tarnishing his image ahead of political activities, urging constituents to remain calm.
Akinmoyede also called on journalists to verify information before publication and urged security agencies to take action against individuals who file false reports.
“These tactics surface every election cycle. Those behind them should learn to accept the outcomes of political processes. They failed before and will fail again. Power comes from God,” he added.
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede, has denied allegations of assault levelled against him by a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government Area, Mr. Gafar Oyebade.
Akinmoyede described the allegation as “false” and “a lie taken too far,” insisting that no physical altercation occurred.
The denial was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Legislative Aide, Dr. Isiaq Akintunde.
Oyebade had alleged that he was hospitalised following a confrontation during a meeting held at the office of the state party chairman in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, convened to resolve a leadership dispute in the local government.
But the federal lawmaker maintained that the meeting was peaceful and attended by top party officials.
“The meeting was convened to clarify Mr. Oyebade’s position within the local executive, and it was attended by the State Party Chairman, his deputy, the secretary, the publicity secretary, and other key state executives, all of whom witnessed the peaceful proceedings,” the statement read.
He added that contrary to Oyebade’s claim of being the party secretary, the official list presented by the Lagelu Local Government Party Chairman, Hon. Fatai Awoyoola, identified him as the Public Relations Officer.
According to Akinmoyede, the state executive thereafter directed Awoyoola to proceed with the swearing-in of the remaining members of the local government executive.
The lawmaker accused Oyebade of fabricating the allegation to advance political interests.
“I wonder why Mr. Gafar Oyebade, a secondary school teacher, would claim he was assaulted in the presence of the State Executive. This is an attempt to justify money allegedly collected from an aspirant to tarnish my image,” he said.
Akinmoyede further claimed that Oyebade was seen walking freely after the meeting and was not hospitalised as alleged.
He also raised concerns over Oyebade’s involvement in partisan politics, noting that civil servants are restricted from active participation in political activities.
The lawmaker called on security agencies and the media to investigate the incident at the party’s Oke-Ado office to ascertain the veracity of the claims.
Efforts to reach Oyebade for comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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