Politics
Why I Disagreed With Remi Adebayo, Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, Lafi Explains
A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Lafisoye Akinmoyede popularly addressed as Lafi has reacted to the report that he was arrested by the police in Osogbo over assault on a chieftain of APC in Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Remi Adebayo, saying that it was sharing of Ileýa gift items that led to the crisis.
Hon. Lafisoye on Friday explained that what happened was that the party chairman in Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Adeleke had invited only 11 leaders of the party who are former Chairmen and former honourable members that had served in the said local government on the platform of the APC to his house at Iwo road on the 29th July, 2020 for a meeting on the sharing of Ileya gift items donated by the Senator representing Oyo Central Saaenatorial district, Sen. Teslim Folarin and the federal house of representatives member representing Lagelu/Akinyele federal constituency, Hon. Olu Akintola.
According to the ex-lawmaker, the chairman informed them that he does not want the party executives in the local government to be involved in the sharing of the Ileya gift.
“The bone of contention is that during the meeting, the complainant, Hon. Remi Adebayo mentioned the name of Segun Ogunyemi (a.k.a. Segmos) who is a former leader of the Legislative Arm in Lagelu Local Government to be among the leaders invited to the meeting. I raised an objection that “Segmos” did not qualified to be part of us as he did not meet the criteria for selection into the meeting. My objection did not go down well with him and that is where commotion ensued.”
Hon. Lafisoye Akinmoyede said that contrary to the claim by Hon. Remi Adebayo on those that had left the party, enthused that what he said on radio was that he wanted to step aside from politics for some time as a result of the trauma he had gone through during his trial over late Sugar’s death but he did not said he would not participate in partisan politics again.
The former council boss of Lagelu Local Government, Lafi who denied breaking chair on the complainant’s head, disclosed that it was not only him that the complainant reported to the police for assault but other eight leaders including Hon. Biodun Adedeji, Hon. Debo Arowomole, Hon. Kehinde Adeleke, Hon. Peter Dairo, Hon. Gbenga Adekanmbi, Hon. Femi Akintunde and Hon. D.A. Lawal respectively.
He added that the police only invited them for settlement, stressing that the party Chairman in the local government, Hon. Adeleke had informed the police that the matter was purely party affairs which would be settled amicably. He added that the police had asked them to nominate two people among the leaders that were invited to come and brief them after the matter has been settled.
“I want everybody to know that I am not a violent person as being portrayed. Yes, I said that I step aside from politics for sometime but when I was invited as one of the leaders of the party in my local government for sharing of Ileya gift items, I consider it necessary to honour the invitation to ensure that there was no rancour and everything went smoothly. My being step aside for sometime does not mean I left my obligation as a leader in the party”, he continued
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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