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Oyo: Sadipe release documents, says ‘Olugbemi’s legacy was the biggest Scam in Oluyole Federal Constituency’
Honourable Tolu Akande Sadipe representing Oluyole Federal Constituency on Friday reacted to what she described as misinformation by her predecessor, Hon. Sumbo Olugbemi over the execution of a project which he claimed to be his achievement.
Sadipe in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital expressed her disappointment over an unnecessary allegation of the former lawmaker, someone who is supposed to know better than to make the claim he has circulated.
The lawmaker in the statement further submitted, “Let me say without any apology that Hon. Olugbemi is still suffering from the shock of the loss of the general election, more so to a woman.
“As a well-exposed person that I presume he is, I am surprised that he could come out to lay claim to projects he didn’t commence before he left office. The project belongs to Oluyole and I have every right to celebrate its commencement.
“As a lawmaker who has always put the interest of the constituents first, I again commit to ensuring that everything whether past or present, that belongs to the constituency gets down to the grassroot across the constituency.
“The claimed legacy he is talking about is a capital project from the 2019 Appropriations which unlike the Zonal intervention Programs he could not divert to Ondo State for his selfish interest.
“When I assumed office as the representative of this constituency, there was no single ZIP listed for Oluyole Constituency. It took the intelligence and intervention of my team and I to go through the thousands of pages of the 2019 Appropriation to trace these projects to where he had diverted and hidden them.
“This prompted me to raise an alarm to the Leadership of the National Assembly.
“To substantiate and authenticate this statement, attached are the relevant public
appropriation documents.
“Why the tantrums. If he loved Oluyole so much, why did he try to steal Oluyole’s Zonal Intervention Projects by hiding them under Ondo State as follows”:
1. Workshop on agricultural product conformity assessment and certification. I.E EC, ISO, NOP, JAS regulations in ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
2. Capacity building and empowerment of farmers on organic agricultural system’ production, processing and certification in ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
3. Provision of solar panel borehole at Olunde community zone 4. ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
4. Provision of solar panel borehole at Afenifere Olukade Community Ayetoro Egbeda Atuba, ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
5. Extension of solar street light for Ologede Community, New Garage, ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
When did Ologede, New Garage become part of ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
When did Ayetoro Egbeda Tuba become part of ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
When did Olunde Community Zone 4 become part of ESEODO/ ILAJE ONDO STATE.
Olugbemi cannot claim a defence in saying these where typographical errors.
“May I also use this medium to also ask him about the Medical Outreach for Women and Young Adults in Oluyole Federal Constituency, which was domiciled at UCH? When was this executed that led to the release of funds by UCH. What has become of this ZIP.
“His ranting would only get him into trouble as it will bring his failure to deliver on constituency projects during his tenure to the attention of ICPC”.
“He should stop spitting gibberish, I have every authority as the current MHR Oluyole to bring to the attention of the people of the constituency, the start of a much needed project that will alleviate their suffering.
“A project that I had gotten, assessed and approved during my tenor in the Administration of Gov. Ajimobi but for the end of the tenor and change of party with their own priorities, which cut short the reality.
“As the MHR Oluyole, He should stop distracting me and allow me to focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people I am representing.
“Monitoring to ensure that the project will become a reality, under FERMA and sharing the start of it has in no way encroached on his tenure.
“He should stop ranting like a jilted husband, no one has stolen anything from him, but he is the one that has been stopped from stealing from Oluyole”, the statement concluded.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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