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Photos: Excitement trails Oseni’s N60m largesse for constituents
The sixty million Naira (N60million) largesse of Engr. Aderemi Oseni, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency to members of his constituency during the recently concluded Sallah festival has continued to explode with excitement.
The gesture, in celebration of this year’s Sallah festival targeted at supporting Muslim leaders and members of his constituency across the twenty (20) wards in Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency has brought much joy to the beneficiaries who exploded in excitement upon receiving the largesse.
Among items distributed were rams, bags of rice, and cash totaling N60Million.
Speaking with newsmen, Engr. Aderemi Oseni said in keeping with his tradition of reaching out to his people, the donation was aimed at making his constituents have joyful and fulfilled Eid-el Kabir celebrations.
“This is something that has become part of me, particularly in times of festivity like this. The gesture was borne out of my desire to support my constituents during, and after, the Sallah celebrations.
“ I also wish to state that the distribution of the money and Sallah items was done without discrimination based on the religious, party, or ethnic affiliations of the beneficiaries”, he added.
Oseni also expressed his readiness to launch the Traders’ Cooperative Society, Scholarship, and Bursary Scheme for indigent students across the two local government areas in the federal constituency.
According to him, “These interventions are in the series of programmes targeted at improving the lives of our people. We are looking at empowering about 20,000 constituents in microeconomic development of their trades as well as giving scholarship and bursary awards to qualified students in Higher Institutions of learning”, the APC chieftain explained.
The beneficiaries of the Sallah gifts exclaimed that they were simply blown away by the largesse, stressing that it was a long time since such a huge gesture came their way.
“We are excited about Pastor Oseni’s largesse. Honestly, we weren’t expecting it considering his faith, but he had shown that he’s indeed a leader who truly cares for us irrespective of our religious beliefs. This isn’t his first time, even during the COVID-19 lockdown he assisted many of us. We must commend Oseni for his untiring efforts at getting the Muslims recognized in the constituency, he deserves our support”, they said.
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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