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Oyo LG Poll: APC Youths Kicked Against Ajimobi’s Alleged “One Man Show”.
THE centre seems not to be holding within the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Oyo State as the supremacy battle and looming face off between Governor Abiola Ajimobi and some key members of the party assumed a new dimension.
According to the South-West All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Forum, while kicking against what they described as “one man show” way of running the affairs of Oyo State by the state governor disclosed that the perceived conflict in Oyo APC is connected with the alleged intention of the governor to carry out imposition policy of candidates over the Local Government election’s primaries.
The group in a press release issued, signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the state capital by the duo of Honourable Azeez Olakanmi, its Chief Coordinator and Chief Ayo Ajani, Secretary maintained that the political happening in the state if not challenged may imperil the chances of the party in 2019.
Also, the Forum expressed displeasure over the cancellation of the party’s primaries ahead of the proposed council poll simply because the governor’s candidates may not emerge, adding that the party members are crabbed with the styles of the governor in running the affairs of the state.
The statement reads, “with the recent happenings in Oyo state in particularly on the postponement of Local Government elections, members of our party were totally embittered with Governor Abiola Ajimobi over his intention to carry out imposition policy of candidates.
“The move by the governor to cancel the scheduled poll…is a bad sign for the party. We are advising the governor not to allow this present system of his administration to jeopardize the chances of the party in 2019 general elections in the state.
“Party members are disgruntled against the styles of Governor Abiola Ajimobi in the running of the states affairs which has been seriously personalised while the spirit of merger parties that formed APC has been completely defeated.
“The widespread marginalized of defunct CPC and ANPP members from the affairs of the state is noticeable.
“The governor has virtually found it difficult to carry the state party executive and notable people among all the merger parties along with in his policies. It is a one man show in Oyo State which does not augur well for our democracy.
“Frankly, all notable key members of the defunct ANPP, CPC, APGA and PDP that formed APC have been sidelined. All these have been contributing to low rating of APC in the state thus threatening the future prospect of APC. We thereby appeal to the governor to stop political and civil service administrative vendetta in the interest of the party.
“The Governor should jettison his autocratic tendencies and it is necessary to embrace participation and inclusive government. Local government apparatus must be allowed to stay alive to promote serious democracy in the state while the Local Government election must be allowed to hold”, the group added.
The group further urged : “It is our prayer that the governor should be called to order and made to give adequate recognition to all members that formed APC in the state without discrimination. The governor should as well recognize the APC State party executive so as to make it function effectively and stop dividing and rule tactics.
The forum, then commended Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos state and his counterpart in Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun for recording giant strides in their respective states.
“We however commend Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos state for brilliant performances in his state and we also acknowledge the good work of Governor Amosun of Ogun State with his laudable infrastructure development and enjoin all other state governments in the South-West to emulate their progressive style of administration”.
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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