Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC), congress billed to hold across the 36 states of the federation, including FCT, former Senator Adesoji Akanbi, has said that reclaiming the Agodi Government House in 2023 must begin with emergence of a loyal, vibrant and united members of executive in Oyo state.

Akanbi, who represented Oyo South Senatorial District between 2015-2019, also urged members of the party to unite so as to dislodge the Peoples Democratic Party (APC) from power in the state.

The APC chieftain stated this during a chat with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Tuesday.

He maintained that the party needed loyal and committed members willing to go to the field and work for its victory

According to the former lawmaker, “This is the beginning of a new journey to reclaim Oyo state and the contest starts with electing not only vibrant, but loyal party exco at all levels. Exco that will be loyal to the party and its success and not individuals or a particular aspirant.

“It starts with members of executive that are committed to our party and that can sacrifice for the APC in order to ensure our victory.

“It is not about people who want to be Chairman, Secretary, among others for the sake of ego of the office, money or personal gains, but ready to go to the field and work for the party.

Akanbi continued, “What is important to us as progressives is good governance that’s why we need to get it right now. So, we want executive who are ready to ensure that APC reclaims Oyo state, but, It will be difficult for our party to achieve this if we work at cross purposes.

“Victory in 2023 is only possible with strong unity. I therefore, call on other stakeholders to show more commitment to the party and see its success as paramount”

Sen. Akanbi, however called on members to cast aside their differences and be more committed to the party for electoral victory, urging other stakeholders to be more focus on strengthening the for a more rewarding bargain.

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Tinubu, also described Senator Akanbi, who represented Oyo South Senatorial District in the 8th Senate as a grassroots politician and a philanthropist. He added that Akanbi has made remarkable contributions to Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria in general.

Contained in a congratulatory statement by his Media Office signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman, Tinubu said, “Warm felicitations to Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi on his attainment of 59 on Thursday. A grassroots politician, committed democrat and experienced lawmaker, Senator Akanbi has made remarkable contributions to Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria in general.

“He served with all he is imbued with whether as a member of the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1993 and during his sojourn in the 8th Senate between 2015 and 2019 representing Oyo South Senatorial District.

“A known philanthropist, Senator Akanbi formed the Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi Foundation (RAAF), which over the years has helped the needy and vulnerable in Ibadanland and beyond. As Okanlomo of Ibadanland, his traditional title, he has also demonstrated that he is at home within the traditional institution and has played his part creditably.

“My prayer on this occasion of his 59 birthday is that Almighty Allah grant him many more years, good health, renewed strength and vitality to continue to serve our people as meritorious as he has always done”, the statement continued.

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The APC chieftain, who represented Oyo South Senatorial District between 2015-2019, in an emotional appreciation message made available to Mega Icon Magazine, also paid glowing tributes to the teachers for working their hearts out to lift up young people.

Akanbi, who was conferred ‘Distinguished Education Stakeholder’s Award’ by the NUT, Ibadan Southwest Branch said, “here is to the men and women who get up every day and work their hearts out to lift up our young people.

“The men and women who teach our children to make the world a better place.

“The men and women creating future world leaders, Doctors, Engineers, Scientists, Lawyers, Philosophers, Entertainers, and of course, more Teachers.

“To the men and women toiling hard for the betterment of our children, striving for a better future of the nation, we say thank you Sir/Ma.

“Happy Teacher’s Day”, the message concluded.

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The APC chieftain, who represented Oyo South Senatorial District between 2015-2019, in a statement said, “words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear about Mrs Taiwo Ogunode. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

“No one knows why bad things happen to those so innocent and whose life has hardly begun. For now it will have to remain the painful mystery that it is.

“May her beautiful memories sustain and strengthen you as you navigate the days ahead. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my prayers are with you during this time”, the statement added.

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Barring any last minute changes to the plans, Mega Icon Magazine investigations also revealed that Senator Akanbi has perfected plans to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the next few weeks for, either the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), the Accord Party (AP) or the Peoples Democratic Congress, (PDP).

Our checks, however unearthed that the parties, amongst others had earlier set in motion machineries to woo Senator  Akanbi, but his chances of joining the PDP is slim based on his background and political antecedent as a progressive member.

A close source to Senator Akanbi who confided in our reporter stressed that the lawmaker had earlier expressed confidence in his achievements as a senator both in legislative activities and the citing of impacting projects in his constituency.

The source hinted further that the battle for the sole ticket of Oyo South Senatorial district between the incumbent governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi and the senator representing the senatorial district, Adesoji Akanbi necessitated the lawmakers’ moves and decision as he seeks re-election to the Senate.

The governorship tenure of Sen. Ajimobi will terminate in May 2019 and he already has his eyes at the Senate.

Senator Akanbi’s new posters indicating his reelection bid with the absence of party logo adorned every strategic place in the Ibadan metropolis.

This development has now laid to rest speculations that the lawmaker may not contest the 2019 generation elections

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Our findings further revealed that there were incessant efforts from Makinde to win over the lawmaker.

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This is coming after the defection of Chief Rashidi Ladoja to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Also, Makinde, had earlier wooed ex- governor Adebayo Alao Akala to PDP, which eventually met a brick wall.

Confirming the development, close source to Engineer Seyi Makinde who spoke to our reporter in confidence disclosed that the APC Senator, Adesoji Akanbi is being offered automatic ticket to recontest for the Oyo South Senatorial seat under the PDP platform.

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The source further alleged that the state governor, Abiola Ajimobi is planning to hijack the senatorial seat from the current occupant, Akanbi; a gesture he said the PDP is ready to offer him considering the lawmaker’s popularity in Ibadan land.

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According to the source, It is believed that the combination of the duo; Engineer Seyi Makinde and Senator Adesoji Akanbi may secure Ibadan votes for the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), adding that talks is still ongoing.

However, as at press time, all efforts made to reach the lawmaker, Akanbi, on phone proved abortive.

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Senator Akanbi in an exclusive interview with Mega Icon Magazine on Monday, however lamented how he was played out of senate power game for not supporting the choice of Senate President, Olubukola Saraki but supported the choice of President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ahmed Lawan during the inauguration of the 8th Assembly Senate leadership.

According to him, this is why he was not subsequently given any committee chairmanship despite the fact that he is the most ranked senator from Oyo State owing to position he had held in the National Assembly in the past as well as representing the most populated senatorial district in Nigeria.

The lawmaker, however said despite playing him out of power game in the Senate, it was through his resilience that he was able to lobby and facilitated a giant project which has multiplying effects on the nation’s economy despite not being a member of committee on transportation.

PHOTOS: Ongoing construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway Line with Extension to Lagos Port Complex, Apapa.

He said: “my playing out of Senate power game is rather a blessing for me because despite the fact that I’m not a member of committee on transportation, I was able to lobby and facilitated the construction of Lagos-Ibadan rail project which will soon be ready for commuters’ use. I also fought for people whose properties were demolished and lands  taken to construct the rail road to get compensated. By  the time the  project is completed, it will improve transport links with Lagos, the national economic nerve centre and major port to other state capital across the country”.

Akanbi noted further that Lagos, as waterway for exportation and importation of goods will have links to other states and regions especially rural areas to convey farm produce for exportation and therefore boost country’s GDP and reduces wastages of agricultural produce. He said therefore, it will reduce road accidents and improves economic lives of farmers in rural areas and facilitate smooth agricultural value chain as it will provide ready made market to sell the farm produce.

Senator Akanbi added that this project has facilitated the approval of Ibadan-Kaduna rail project saying this will enhance an active and vibrant railway system which will create up to half a million jobs and facilitate the movement of up to 3.2 million tonnes of cargo per annum.

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