An adage says, “if there is no crack in the wall, it is very difficult for lizard to enter”. This goes for some members of the ruling APC who then formed the APC Unity Forum who worked collectively for the downfall of APC in the recent Ibarapa East state constituency Bye election.

Although, without the support of APC Unity Forum, APC dominated four wards in Lanlate with an impressive votes compared to 2015 general election but that margin is not enough for Olukunle Adeyemo to succeed his elder brother’s seat, Hon. Michael Adeyemo as in the case of Senator Isiaka Adeleke and Chief Ademola Adeleke because members of Unity Forum voted for Accord Party, (AP).

With dashing away of APC votes to Accord Party (AP) candidate, this give room for the son of late philanthropist and Industrialist, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin.

The victory of Hon Adebo Ogundoyin was capitalized on division in APC which later turned to inter city votes.

Shortly after the election, it was gathered that members of the APC unity forum went round the city to celebrate the downfall of the party and rejoice with the PDP on its victory

Mega Icon Magazine was at the Town Hall meeting in Lanlate where the Ibarapa North East Local Council Development Area gaffer, Honourable Yinus Olanrewaju Olaosegba briefed APC members and people of the council area about the development in the progressive fold.

The meeting which had in attendance Chief Timothy Jolaoso Apostle Aderounmu, Community leaders, religious leaders and members of the APC also featured distribution of empowerment materials such as Motorcycles, Deep Freezers, Cooking Gas and Standing fans amongst others.

While addressing the people of Ibarapa North East LCDA, Hon Olaosegba who urged members of APC in the council area, also appreciated the people of Lanlate and its environs for their support given to APC in the recent local government poll and Ibarapa East state constituency Bye election.

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He explained that despite efforts by some people who have benefited from the APC government in the past, including the immediate Caretaker Chairman of Ibarapa North East LCDA aimed at destroying the structure of the party at the council area, assuring that the party will gradually overcome its challenges.

According to Olaosegba, “I enjoin members of APC to be more committed to the party, becareful of some people who have benefited from 7 years of Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s government and still condemned the present administration”.

The Council Boss after the concluded ward, local government and state congresses, personally had several meetings with aggrieved members with a view to settle the matter once and for all but reverse is the case.

Pa Timothy Jolaoso addressing APC faithful

Hon Olaosegba stressed that reconciliation efforts is going on and there is room for aggrieved members to come back to the progressive fold.

Also in there separate remarks, Chief Timothy Jolaoso, Apostle Aderounmu and other APC chieftains said since inception of politics in Nigeria Lanlate have been a strong hold of Progressive Party.

They pledged their support for Abiola Ajimobi led government, while calling on aggrieved members to be shift swords for the interest of peace and advancement of APC in Ibarapa North East LCDA.

The leaders also commended the Chairman, Ibarapa North East LDCA, Hon Olaosegba for his giant strides since his assumption into office.

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The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC conducted the bye election in the constituency due to the sudden death of the last occupant, late Rt. Hon Michael Adeyemo, who was the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly.

Congratulations to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Party was smart enough to pick Adebo Ogundoyin, a graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo in Ogun state and the son of late famous industrialist, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin.

Unlike the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, through its consultation selected Olukunle Adeyemo, the younger brother of late Speaker, Hon Michael Adeyemo.

Ibarapa East bye election: Ogundoyin emerges PDP candidate

The election was keenly contested as the exercise enjoyed the presence of INEC federal commissioner, state INEC Resident electoral commissioner, Barrister Mutiu Agboke, Domestic Election Observer and security operatives.

As usual, the tension between the two major towns – Eruwa and Lanlate was high as each town supported its son while political leaders and members going round secretly to canvass for their candidates.

In Eruwa, ‘ Omo-olore’ referring to Adebo Ogundoyin, a brand name aimed at refreshing people’s memory of the positive contributions made by his late father, Ogundoyin, while Lanlate adopted Adeyemo, also to consolidate the late speaker’s efforts.

At the end of voting exercise, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin of PDP polled 6,122 votes and defeated his closest rivalry, Mr Olukunle Adeyemo of APC, who got 4,618 votes followed by Accord Party candidate with 2,818 among other four contestants.

Despite the level of awareness and campaign of the ruling APC, the party could not emerge due to some challenges the party is currently battling with ahead of 2019 general elections.

The just concluded bye election into state house of Assembly seat can best be described as ‘Eruwa versus Lanlate’ and ‘APC versus PDP / APC Unity forum’ who secretly played the ostrich by supporting Accord Party (AP) candidate to foiled the votes of Lanlate and other strongholds of the the ruling Party.

This is the second time in three years that, APC led government in Oyo state, even before its internal crisis will loose bye elections into state Assembly seat.

The first defeat was attributed to failure of APC members and leaders to reach out to people in Oorelope state constituency while the second defeat can be traced to the division in Oyo APC.

In the just concluded bye election in Ibarapa East State Constituency, investigation revealed that members of APC unity forum supported Accord Party candidate, thus blocked the chances of APC.

For instance, Lanlate the strong hold of Opposition has two candidates, that’s Olukunle Adeyemo and Adepoju while only one strong candidate came from Eruwa which is Adebo Ogundoyin.

Out of the 10 wards in Ibarapa East Local Government, Eruwa has 6 wards; while Lanlate housed 4 wards.

The misunderstanding among members of APC was an avenue to capitalise on by the renewed PDP, in Oyo State

To be continued!

(C) Mega Icon Magazine

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC collation officer for the Ibarapa East State Constituency bye election into house of Assembly seat, Dr Deji Omole from University of Ibadan on Saturday has declared the PDP candidate, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin as the winner of the election

Ibarapa East bye election: Ogundoyin emerges PDP candidate

Mr Ogundoyin polled 6,277 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Olukunle Adeyemo of the APC with 4,619 votes.

Ajimobi to visit late Oyo speaker’s country home, Lanlate today

Other candidates, include Accord Party candidate, Mr Adepoju who got 2,859 votes, MPN 9 votes, HDP 14, FDP 33 and NPC 60.

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The late Philanthropist’s son, Ogundoyin is expected to receive his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, thus succeeding the late Speaker, Rt. Hon Michael Adeyemo.

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The governor urged the people of Ibarapa land to rally behind the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for Saturday’s Assembly bye election, whom he described as the best among the candidates.

The seat had become vacant following the sudden death of the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo, who represented the constituency in the Assembly until April 27.

Addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters of the party during a campaign rally at Eruwa, Ajimobi reminded the people to reciprocate the good gesture of his administration as exemplified by the several completed and ongoing projects in the area.

In his words, “Ibarapa people are very close and dear to me. I can unequivocally say that Ibarapa had taken a front burner since I became the governor of this state. The access road to Ibarapa, which had long been abandoned, received the needed attention under my administration.

Ajimobi addressing party faithful, supporters in Eruwa yesterday

“Past administrations had merely patched the road. But, when we came on board, we decided to reconstruct and dualise it. Similarly, Ibarapa Polytechnic used to be a satellite campus of Ibadan Polytechnic, but today, it has become an autonomous polytechnic, courtesy of our administration.

“Apart from these, we are also working on the provision of potable water for Ibarapa, which is located in Ayete. We have nearly completed the project and it will certainly extend here. Ninety per cent of the work had been completed. It will serve several communities around here”.

The governor continued, ” but, I am hearing certain things from the grapevine about Eruwa. Some people are complaining that we created more local council development areas and reviewed the existing border delineation.

(L-R) Oyo APC State Chairman, Chief Oke, Governor Ajimobi and his Wife; Mrs Florence Ajimobi during the rally

“Whatever the case may be these are minor issues that should be resolved through dialogue. Let’s settle them amicably. When our father, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi pointed out some of our oversights during a similar exercise in Oyo we resolved the issues peacefully.

“This won’t be different. I’m a man of peace and I’m appealing to our people in Eruwa to embrace dialogue on the matter.”

The campaign train visit to Eleruwa of Eruwa’s palace, Oba Samuel Adegbola yesterday

The campaign train had earlier visited the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, to seek royal blessing for the APC candidate.

The monarch used the occasion to commend the Ajimobi’s administration for giving the people of Ibarapa a full-fledged polytechnic, located in Eruwa; a College of Agriculture and Technology at Igbo-Ora, as well as a College of Education of Education, in Lanlate.

He said, “We appreciate the efforts of the present government in Oyo State, led by Governor Abiola Ajimobi in the areas of standard road infrastructure. During this administration, new things that have affected the people positively have happened.

“We know many things are still in the pipeline but we appreciate the ones we are currently enjoying. We have a full-fledged polytechnic; our college of education is there in Lanlate and today, Ibarapa is proud to have the College of Agriculture and Technology at Igbo-Ora.

“The long-abandoned Ibadan-Eruwa road is enjoying reconstruction presently and we expect many more projects. We therefore need to consolidate on these and give further support to the Ajimobi’s administration. I wish the candidate success in the bye election”.

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday conducted primary to fill the vacant seat following the demise of the late Speaker, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo who represented the state constituency.

The three aspirants that jostled for the ticket of PDP are Adebisi Kehinde, Esuola Saka and Debo Ogundoyin who eventually emerged as the party flag bearer.

Before the commencement of the voting, Mr Esuola Saka stepped down leaving Adebisi Kehinde and Debo Ogundoyin with 2 votes to 37 votes respectively.

The 31 years old Debo Ogundoyin was declared winner of the primary election having scored the highest votes.

Commenting, the Chairman, National PDP electoral panel, Chief Okey M. Aboh, commended the delegates for their orderliness and also advised the nominee, Ogundoyin, to work closely with his co-contestants and leadership of PDP in Ibarapa East local government to achieve victory at the June 2nd bye election.

In his remarks, the PDP Candidate, Ogundoyin, while thanking the delegates, the leaders and the party members promised not to disappoint the good people of Ibarapa East local government if elected.

The primary election, had in attendance, Oyo State PDP Chairman, Alh Kunmi Mustapha, State Deputy Chairman, Olukunle James, State Secretary, Alh Wasiu Emiola, State Youth Leader, Asiwaju Adekola Adeoye, State Legal Adviser, Bar Koyejo Oyetunde, State Organizing Secretary, Hon Y. A. Yusuf, State Financial Secretary, Hon Abiodun Ekolo and the State Publicity Secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji among others.

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