It should be noted that the meeting was called on the instance of the transition committee of the party.
It should be noted that the meeting was called on the instance of the transition committee of the party.
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Breaking: Labour Party Stakeholders, Obidatti to meet Transition Committee in Oyo Town
Concerned Stakeholders of Labour Party and Obidatti are billed to meet the transition committee of the NLC/TUC in Oyo Town, Oyo State.
According to a statement signed by Comrade Dele Abiola on behalf of the concerned Stakeholders, the meeting will hold at Plaza de Arun Hotel, Alaka, Oyo Town. This contrary to the peddling and false narrative that the Party's Congress was slated for the venue.
This is the authentic information about the meeting while any other one differing should be jettisoned.
Full Statement :
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Concerned LP Stakeholders/Obidatti meeting with Transition Committee Holds in Oyo Town
Date: Thursday 25th July, 2024.
Time: 9 am prompt.
Venue:
Plaza de Arun Hotel, Alaka, Oyo Town
PLEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT THIS NUMBER . 09079999460 , 0708 446 3719
09157294858
09077439927
E—Signed
Comrade Dele Abiola
For the Concerned Stakeholders
Concerned Stakeholders of Labour Party and Obidatti are billed to meet the transition committee of the NLC/TUC in Oyo Town, Oyo State.
According to a statement signed by Comrade Dele Abiola on behalf of the concerned Stakeholders, the meeting will hold at Plaza de Arun Hotel, Alaka, Oyo Town. This contrary to the peddling and false narrative that the Party's Congress was slated for the venue.
This is the authentic information about the meeting while any other one differing should be jettisoned.
Full Statement :
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Concerned LP Stakeholders/Obidatti meeting with Transition Committee Holds in Oyo Town
Date: Thursday 25th July, 2024.
Time: 9 am prompt.
Venue:
Plaza de Arun Hotel, Alaka, Oyo Town
PLEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT THIS NUMBER . 09079999460 , 0708 446 3719
09157294858
09077439927
E—Signed
Comrade Dele Abiola
For the Concerned Stakeholders
PRESS STATEMENT: KUNLE AJAYI, ONDO AAC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE, COMMENDS THE SUPREME COURT ON THE AFFIRMATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
PRESS STATEMENT: KUNLE AJAYI, ONDO AAC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE, COMMENDS THE SUPREME COURT ON THE AFFIRMATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
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| KUNLE AJAYI |
The Gubernatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the November 16th Ondo State Elections, Kunle 'Wizeman' Ajayi commends the Supreme Court for it's affirmation of Local Government Autonomy.
In it's lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades.
The Supreme Court also said Local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. The supreme court therefore ordered that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds themselves.
This is also a great victory for the National Association of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and workers generally in Nigeria as their long fights has now come to success.
The AAC candidate believes that Local Government is the closest to the people and should be the centre point of development. Sadly, governors have been usurping this for primitive accumulation of wealth and power. So, the position of the Supreme Court will engender democracy and help more Nigerians to hold their Leaders accountable.
This judgement is also a great loss to Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other governors who had gone to court to battle against Local Government Autonomy. We warned them that the truth will prevail. These governors hate democracy and believe that Nigerians must be exploited more in order to satisfy their greed. Now, they have lost woefully!
We call on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to dissolve Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) immediately. The agency is more or less a section of the ruling party and it's quite anti-democratic!
We remember with nostalgia how our party, the African Action Congress (AAC) was robbed in the last Ondo State Local Government Elections in 2020. And we are happy that we protested this in a long and well detailed petition, but sadly, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu never constituted the Elections Tribunal to look into our grievances. Such is the tyrannical methods governors use in hoodwinking democracy from below.
Finally, the African Action Congress (AAC) urge INEC to immediately meet with all Local Government stakeholders and draw a timetable for a uniform Local Government Elections nationwide. We will continue to push for real democracy even when rogue forces are so reluctant to give up!
Signed,
Abiodun Lijofi,
Spokesperson,
Ajayi/Dada IrapadaOndo Gubernatorial Campaign Committee.
11th July, 2024.
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| KUNLE AJAYI |
The Gubernatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the November 16th Ondo State Elections, Kunle 'Wizeman' Ajayi commends the Supreme Court for it's affirmation of Local Government Autonomy.
In it's lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades.
The Supreme Court also said Local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. The supreme court therefore ordered that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds themselves.
This is also a great victory for the National Association of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and workers generally in Nigeria as their long fights has now come to success.
The AAC candidate believes that Local Government is the closest to the people and should be the centre point of development. Sadly, governors have been usurping this for primitive accumulation of wealth and power. So, the position of the Supreme Court will engender democracy and help more Nigerians to hold their Leaders accountable.
This judgement is also a great loss to Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other governors who had gone to court to battle against Local Government Autonomy. We warned them that the truth will prevail. These governors hate democracy and believe that Nigerians must be exploited more in order to satisfy their greed. Now, they have lost woefully!
We call on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to dissolve Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) immediately. The agency is more or less a section of the ruling party and it's quite anti-democratic!
We remember with nostalgia how our party, the African Action Congress (AAC) was robbed in the last Ondo State Local Government Elections in 2020. And we are happy that we protested this in a long and well detailed petition, but sadly, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu never constituted the Elections Tribunal to look into our grievances. Such is the tyrannical methods governors use in hoodwinking democracy from below.
Finally, the African Action Congress (AAC) urge INEC to immediately meet with all Local Government stakeholders and draw a timetable for a uniform Local Government Elections nationwide. We will continue to push for real democracy even when rogue forces are so reluctant to give up!
Signed,
Abiodun Lijofi,
Spokesperson,
Ajayi/Dada IrapadaOndo Gubernatorial Campaign Committee.
11th July, 2024.
PRESS RELEASE: PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR THE ONDO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Commission is pleased to announce the publication of the final list of candidates for the Ondo State Governorship Election. Following the initial primaries, the Commission published the personal particulars of the Governorship candidates and their running mates in the State and Local Government offices.
In line with the provision of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, two (2) political parties conducted fresh primaries to replace their earlier nominated candidates and their running mates by the deadline of 10th June 2024. The parties are the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) while five (5) parties replaced their running mates only. They are the African Action Congress (AAC), the Action Democratic Party (ADP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
Overall, seventeen (17) political parties are fielding candidates for the election. No political party has nominated a female candidate while one (1) candidate nominated by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a person with disability (a paraplegic). The final list also gives the breakdown of the candidates by age and academic qualifications.
The list has been published at our office in Akure and also uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information.
COMMENCEMENT OF CAMPAIGN BY POLITICAL PARTIES IN PUBLIC
With the publication of the final list of candidates, the next activity is electionering campaign.
As provided by Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, campaign by Political Parties in public shall commence not earlier than 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours prior to that day.
Therefore, Political Parties are now permitted to start campaign in public from Wednesday 19th June 2024 and end at midnight on Thursday 14th November 2024 as indicated in items 8 and 12 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election.
As parties commence this critical phase of the election, the Commission once again reminds candidates, agents and their supporters of the provision of the law and the Commission's guidelines governing such activity. For emphasis, parties shall conduct their campaigns with civility and decorum devoid of inciting language, violence, voter inducement and other infractions in accordance with the provisions of Section 92-97 of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Ondo State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16th November 2024.
Sam Olumekun mni
National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee
Thursday 13th June 2024
The Commission is pleased to announce the publication of the final list of candidates for the Ondo State Governorship Election. Following the initial primaries, the Commission published the personal particulars of the Governorship candidates and their running mates in the State and Local Government offices.
In line with the provision of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, two (2) political parties conducted fresh primaries to replace their earlier nominated candidates and their running mates by the deadline of 10th June 2024. The parties are the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) while five (5) parties replaced their running mates only. They are the African Action Congress (AAC), the Action Democratic Party (ADP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
Overall, seventeen (17) political parties are fielding candidates for the election. No political party has nominated a female candidate while one (1) candidate nominated by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a person with disability (a paraplegic). The final list also gives the breakdown of the candidates by age and academic qualifications.
The list has been published at our office in Akure and also uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information.
COMMENCEMENT OF CAMPAIGN BY POLITICAL PARTIES IN PUBLIC
With the publication of the final list of candidates, the next activity is electionering campaign.
As provided by Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, campaign by Political Parties in public shall commence not earlier than 150 days before polling day and end 24 hours prior to that day.
Therefore, Political Parties are now permitted to start campaign in public from Wednesday 19th June 2024 and end at midnight on Thursday 14th November 2024 as indicated in items 8 and 12 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the election.
As parties commence this critical phase of the election, the Commission once again reminds candidates, agents and their supporters of the provision of the law and the Commission's guidelines governing such activity. For emphasis, parties shall conduct their campaigns with civility and decorum devoid of inciting language, violence, voter inducement and other infractions in accordance with the provisions of Section 92-97 of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Ondo State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16th November 2024.
Sam Olumekun mni
National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee
Thursday 13th June 2024
KUNLE AJAYI — ON THE DISTRESSING YEARS OF OCEAN SURGE AT AYETORO, OUR LEGENDARY ILAJE LONDON, TIME TO RESCUE A NATIONAL MONUMENT!
KUNLE AJAYI — ON THE DISTRESSING YEARS OF OCEAN SURGE AT AYETORO, OUR LEGENDARY ILAJE LONDON, TIME TO RESCUE A NATIONAL MONUMENT!
(Press statement of the Kunle Ajayi, African Action Congress (AAC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Ondo2024)
Just about two days after I tweeted on X about the issues of ocean surge and the systemic destruction of Ayetoro in Ilaje due to Oil Explorations and Climate Change, the whole Ayetoro community, in Ilaje local government Area of Ondo state have staged a protest and called on the federal and the state government to save their souls and rescue the community. This protest was yesterday, May 29th.
Ayetoro Community protested over the long neglect by both the Federal and State government for the past two decades. This is despite the “6.5billion shoreline project award by NDDC" which is yet executed after 16 years!
Over 700 houses destroyed. Students can no longer go to school, while the enviable Community-owned factories are washed off. There is no shoreline protection neither is there a Marine plan by former Governments.
Many do no understand the significance of Ayetoro as a Communalist Town self-built by the people. It is a special experimented town of how best to build on the ocean. Ayetoro used to be proudly called the London of Ilaje, with it's spectacular Egalitarian self-government. But sadly today, Ayetoro is getting extinct.
What is happening to Ayetoro is a parable to the whole of the Riverine Areas of Ondo state. This is why our party has adapted the great Amsterdam Plans to build a great chain of cities and towns all across Ilaje to Apoi to Arogbo with a well-mapped out rail/road Marine Transport way that will help to pave way for specially built Smart towns and cities that would be climate-fortified.
Our party's approach to rebuilding Ayetoro and indeed the whole of Ondo Riverside will be proactive and explorative of great foresights over astonishments. Amsterdam is a city on water, yet, is one of the smartest and most artfully built globally with special use of Green Economy.
To our Ayetoro people, I commend us for taking mass actions, and we must be consistent with this. These rulers will only come out to make fake promises like they have always been doing, just for the press and votes. Sadly, two former Deputy Governors under the Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu did nothing to help the plights of Ayetoro and the whole Ondo South. Even in electricity, they have been grossly irresponsible. In fact, Agboola Ajayi's hometown, our beloved Kiribo, has never experienced electricity before. And Lucky Aiyedatiwa is a part and parcel of the old Akeredolu/NDDC fruitless promises to save Ayetoro. It's sad that nothing good can come from the Jerusalem of these anti-developmental elements anymore.
But Ayetoro, succour is coming. #IrapadaOndo has promised a concise and emergent action once we win the race to Alagbaka. Before this, we will keep standing in solidarity with not only Ayetoro, but all of the Ondo State people in pains and penuries.
I therefore use this opportunity on the Ondo State government and the Federal Ministry of Environment, Marine Economy and other agencies like NDDC and OSOPADEC to rise to their duties and declare a state of emergency on Ayetoro and other Niger Delta towns and villages currently ravaged by climate change as a result of the indiscriminate oil explorations. We will mobilize our party members, and supporters to join in active solidarity the Protests by the great Ayetoro community, as we urge the whole of the people of Ilaje, Ikale, Arogbo, and Apoi to unite and defend the rights of the Ayetoro people to good and comfortable living. While we are doing this, we are also helping our own collective future!
Signed,
Kunle Ajayi (Wizeman,)
Governorship Candidate,
The African Action Congress (AAC.)
30th, May, 2024.
(Press statement of the Kunle Ajayi, African Action Congress (AAC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Ondo2024)
Just about two days after I tweeted on X about the issues of ocean surge and the systemic destruction of Ayetoro in Ilaje due to Oil Explorations and Climate Change, the whole Ayetoro community, in Ilaje local government Area of Ondo state have staged a protest and called on the federal and the state government to save their souls and rescue the community. This protest was yesterday, May 29th.
Ayetoro Community protested over the long neglect by both the Federal and State government for the past two decades. This is despite the “6.5billion shoreline project award by NDDC" which is yet executed after 16 years!
Over 700 houses destroyed. Students can no longer go to school, while the enviable Community-owned factories are washed off. There is no shoreline protection neither is there a Marine plan by former Governments.
Many do no understand the significance of Ayetoro as a Communalist Town self-built by the people. It is a special experimented town of how best to build on the ocean. Ayetoro used to be proudly called the London of Ilaje, with it's spectacular Egalitarian self-government. But sadly today, Ayetoro is getting extinct.
What is happening to Ayetoro is a parable to the whole of the Riverine Areas of Ondo state. This is why our party has adapted the great Amsterdam Plans to build a great chain of cities and towns all across Ilaje to Apoi to Arogbo with a well-mapped out rail/road Marine Transport way that will help to pave way for specially built Smart towns and cities that would be climate-fortified.
Our party's approach to rebuilding Ayetoro and indeed the whole of Ondo Riverside will be proactive and explorative of great foresights over astonishments. Amsterdam is a city on water, yet, is one of the smartest and most artfully built globally with special use of Green Economy.
To our Ayetoro people, I commend us for taking mass actions, and we must be consistent with this. These rulers will only come out to make fake promises like they have always been doing, just for the press and votes. Sadly, two former Deputy Governors under the Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu did nothing to help the plights of Ayetoro and the whole Ondo South. Even in electricity, they have been grossly irresponsible. In fact, Agboola Ajayi's hometown, our beloved Kiribo, has never experienced electricity before. And Lucky Aiyedatiwa is a part and parcel of the old Akeredolu/NDDC fruitless promises to save Ayetoro. It's sad that nothing good can come from the Jerusalem of these anti-developmental elements anymore.
But Ayetoro, succour is coming. #IrapadaOndo has promised a concise and emergent action once we win the race to Alagbaka. Before this, we will keep standing in solidarity with not only Ayetoro, but all of the Ondo State people in pains and penuries.
I therefore use this opportunity on the Ondo State government and the Federal Ministry of Environment, Marine Economy and other agencies like NDDC and OSOPADEC to rise to their duties and declare a state of emergency on Ayetoro and other Niger Delta towns and villages currently ravaged by climate change as a result of the indiscriminate oil explorations. We will mobilize our party members, and supporters to join in active solidarity the Protests by the great Ayetoro community, as we urge the whole of the people of Ilaje, Ikale, Arogbo, and Apoi to unite and defend the rights of the Ayetoro people to good and comfortable living. While we are doing this, we are also helping our own collective future!
Signed,
Kunle Ajayi (Wizeman,)
Governorship Candidate,
The African Action Congress (AAC.)
30th, May, 2024.
Court Jails Woman Six Months For Currency Racketeering In Lagos
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering.
Gbadamosi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on currency Racketeering.
The count reads: “That you, Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi, on the 27th of April, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, engaged in hawking the total sum of N897,900 (Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira) in N200 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 688101 and N500 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 315501 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2007.”
She pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to her
Following her guilty plea, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie called on Olagunju Abdul Malik, an operative of the EFCC, to review the facts of the case .
Abdulmalik told the court that the defendant was arrested on April 27, 2024 while hawking Naira notes at 10 Degree Event Centre, Billings Way, Ikeja, Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission.
According to him, the sum of N897,900 was recovered from her at the point of arrest.
"Upon her arrest by operatives, she was duly cautioned and she volunteered her statements.
“In her statement, she confessed she was into currency racketeering and hawking of Naira notes,” he said.
Okezie, thereafter, sought to tender, in evidence, the defendant’s extrajudicial statements and the money recovered from her.
Justice Aneke admitted and marked them as exhibits and convicted the defendant.
Counsel to the convict A.A. Olawipo, prayed the court for a non-custodial sentence or option of fine .
Justice Aneke sentenced the convict to six months imprisonment, with an option of fine of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) only.
The Judge also ordered that the N897,900 recovered from her be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Source: EFCC
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering.
Gbadamosi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on currency Racketeering.
The count reads: “That you, Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi, on the 27th of April, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, engaged in hawking the total sum of N897,900 (Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira) in N200 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 688101 and N500 Naira note denomination, with serial numbers 315501 issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2007.”
She pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to her
Following her guilty plea, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie called on Olagunju Abdul Malik, an operative of the EFCC, to review the facts of the case .
Abdulmalik told the court that the defendant was arrested on April 27, 2024 while hawking Naira notes at 10 Degree Event Centre, Billings Way, Ikeja, Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission.
According to him, the sum of N897,900 was recovered from her at the point of arrest.
"Upon her arrest by operatives, she was duly cautioned and she volunteered her statements.
“In her statement, she confessed she was into currency racketeering and hawking of Naira notes,” he said.
Okezie, thereafter, sought to tender, in evidence, the defendant’s extrajudicial statements and the money recovered from her.
Justice Aneke admitted and marked them as exhibits and convicted the defendant.
Counsel to the convict A.A. Olawipo, prayed the court for a non-custodial sentence or option of fine .
Justice Aneke sentenced the convict to six months imprisonment, with an option of fine of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) only.
The Judge also ordered that the N897,900 recovered from her be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Source: EFCC
(VIDEO) PDP, APC Renew Animosity in Osun State
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The narration in the video is by and for APC
The PDP point of view;
Currently, they are on the trail.
Two days ago the Former commissioner brought a grader to grade a road having done it successfully in his Irewole Local government, Isokan LG repelled and asked them to leave with immediate effect.
A few hours later, the chairman received information that they had started the grading with the support of Kabiesi of Apomu.
The chairman later sent the LG party chairman and one person to verify the rumor, on getting there they met multiple APCs with the motive that no one could stop them from grading.
The part chairman was asking them about the rights they have to continue the grading after the Chairman's order, and that's how they started throwing stones.
They reported the case to the chairman on the phone and police were sent to halt the situation. From there the grader was taken back.
Today Saturday 25th May, 2025, the leaders of the PDP in Isokan Local Government, Apomu, Osun State paid a courtesy visit to the scene of the event where there was crisis between our party and the opposition party in the grading of Oke Alfa roads in Apomu.
At the meeting, we listened to the elders, youths, women and the generality of the people at the affected areas. They narrated how the event unfolded and decried the way by which the opposition party was trying to use the advantage to soil the image of the party in power.
The people appealed to our party to continue the grading of the affected roads if the normalcy will be restored. They raised concerns on the dilapidated roads and other social amenities catering for the needs of the people.
In the party's response, the party Chairman, Hon Akeem Yusuff appreciated the community leaders present and their tenacity in the face of tyrant government that PDP sacked. He highlighted the party's achievements in the little time we have spent in office as a party.
I, on behalf of the leaders of the party, the local government Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Lateef MAO appreciate the community leaders present and assured them that the grader which will be facilitated by the PDP will be provided on Wednesday to finish the grading of the affected roads. I seized the opportunity to itemize what we have done ranging from grading of rural roads from Ayepe to Egbeda village, Apomu - Awala - Egbeda road, the current taring of Lagbaja to Ikoyi road, Abiri to Total market, St Barnabas to Agbowo road which will be constructed in no distant time in Isokan Local Government.
The party noted the ordeals of the people affected by the crisis and assured them of more dividends of democracy without further delay.
Similarly, I paid a visit to the road which was recently approved by the state government in Apomu under the leadership of Sen Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State. I lauded the Governor for this dividend of democracy provided for the good people of our local government and assured him of full support of the people towards his administration.
Lagbaja junction to Magistrate Court in Ikoyi is a very sensitive road in Isokan Local Government which when completed would improve the lives of the people and the economic development of the communities that the road links together. I join the myriad of leaders in Isokan Local Government to appreciate the Governor for a job well done and his love for our local government for this great gestures extended with the aim of improving the welfare of the people.
*Signed:*
*Hon Lanre Oladebo MHR,*
*Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency,*
*Osun State.*
The narration in the video is by and for APC
The PDP point of view;
Currently, they are on the trail.
Two days ago the Former commissioner brought a grader to grade a road having done it successfully in his Irewole Local government, Isokan LG repelled and asked them to leave with immediate effect.
A few hours later, the chairman received information that they had started the grading with the support of Kabiesi of Apomu.
The chairman later sent the LG party chairman and one person to verify the rumor, on getting there they met multiple APCs with the motive that no one could stop them from grading.
The part chairman was asking them about the rights they have to continue the grading after the Chairman's order, and that's how they started throwing stones.
They reported the case to the chairman on the phone and police were sent to halt the situation. From there the grader was taken back.
Today Saturday 25th May, 2025, the leaders of the PDP in Isokan Local Government, Apomu, Osun State paid a courtesy visit to the scene of the event where there was crisis between our party and the opposition party in the grading of Oke Alfa roads in Apomu.
At the meeting, we listened to the elders, youths, women and the generality of the people at the affected areas. They narrated how the event unfolded and decried the way by which the opposition party was trying to use the advantage to soil the image of the party in power.
The people appealed to our party to continue the grading of the affected roads if the normalcy will be restored. They raised concerns on the dilapidated roads and other social amenities catering for the needs of the people.
In the party's response, the party Chairman, Hon Akeem Yusuff appreciated the community leaders present and their tenacity in the face of tyrant government that PDP sacked. He highlighted the party's achievements in the little time we have spent in office as a party.
I, on behalf of the leaders of the party, the local government Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Lateef MAO appreciate the community leaders present and assured them that the grader which will be facilitated by the PDP will be provided on Wednesday to finish the grading of the affected roads. I seized the opportunity to itemize what we have done ranging from grading of rural roads from Ayepe to Egbeda village, Apomu - Awala - Egbeda road, the current taring of Lagbaja to Ikoyi road, Abiri to Total market, St Barnabas to Agbowo road which will be constructed in no distant time in Isokan Local Government.
The party noted the ordeals of the people affected by the crisis and assured them of more dividends of democracy without further delay.
Similarly, I paid a visit to the road which was recently approved by the state government in Apomu under the leadership of Sen Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State. I lauded the Governor for this dividend of democracy provided for the good people of our local government and assured him of full support of the people towards his administration.
Lagbaja junction to Magistrate Court in Ikoyi is a very sensitive road in Isokan Local Government which when completed would improve the lives of the people and the economic development of the communities that the road links together. I join the myriad of leaders in Isokan Local Government to appreciate the Governor for a job well done and his love for our local government for this great gestures extended with the aim of improving the welfare of the people.
*Signed:*
*Hon Lanre Oladebo MHR,*
*Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency,*
*Osun State.*
The implication of the Judgment: Famoodun lost in court — Osun Govt
In the case of Prince Adegboyega Famoodun filed at the Federal High Court2, Osogbo, Osun State in Suit Number: FHC/OS/C5/61/2024 between Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and IGP & 10 Ors.
These are the prayers of Prince Famoodun before the Court:
(a) A Declaration that the Applicant being a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an indigene of Igbajo, Osun State he cannot be banished, removed or expelled from Igbajo forcefully by any of the Respondents.
(b) A Declaration that the Applicant is at liberty to remain in Igbajo or any other part of Osun State he desires and his right to freedom of movement cannot be curtailed or limited by any of the Respondents.
(c) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents from banishing, removing, ejecting and/ or expelling the Applicant from Igbajo Town or any other place in Osun State.
(d) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents, especially the 1st-4th Respondents, whether by themselves, or through their officers, agents, servants, privies and otherwise from inviting, interrogating, questioning, arresting, detaining, intimidating, arraigning, and/or harassing the Applicant as a result of his presence in Igbajo Town or any part of Osun State, particularly at the instigation, direction or prosecution of the 5th to 11th Respondents and/or in connection with or in respect of any enforcement of the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024, but released to the general public on the 5th February, 2024.
(e) An Order of Injunction restraining the 1st to 4th Respondents whether by themselves or by their officers, agents, servants, privies and otherwise from intimating the Applicant or threatening to unlawfully interrogate, question, arrest, detain, arraign or harm the Applicant’s life and properties or any other manner infringe on the Fundamental rights of the Applicant and/or in connection with or in respect of any enforcement of the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024 but released to the general public on the 5th day of February, 2024.
(f) A Declaration that the 5th to 11th Respondents publication of the Osun State Government White Paper gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024 but made available to the general public on the 5th day of February, 2024 was done in breach of the Applicant’s rights to fair hearing guaranteed under section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (CFRN) (as amended) and therefore unconstitutional void and of no effect.
(g) A Declaration that the Applicant is entitled to the protection of his Fundamental rights to personal liberty, dignity of human person, fair hearing, freedom of peaceful assembly and association as well as his right to freedom of movement, all guaranteed under the CFRN.
(h) A Declaration that the proceedings of the Osun Government’s Chietaincy Review Committee, the Report published by the said Committee and the 5th - 11th Respondents’ acceptance of the Report of the Committee as it relates to the Applicant is unconstitutional and a nullity for being in breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing, hence liable to be set aside and nullified.
(I) An Order of the Honorable Court nullifying and setting aside the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day January, 2024 but made available to the general public on 5th day of February, 2024 for being in utter breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing.
(J) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents, particularly the 5th to 11 Respondents, their agents, agencies, employees, privies, assigns, persons acting on their behalf and/or instruction, from enforcing the White Paper gazetted on the January, 2024 but released to the general public on the 5th February, 2024 for breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing.
(k) Cost of this application.
(l) Such further Order or Orders the Honorable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this case.
The Legal Issues involved.
1. The trial Court granted prayer A to E for Prince Adegboyega Famoodun.
2. The trial Court dismissed prayer F to L of Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and ordered that if Prince Adegboyega Famoodun committed any criminal offense, he should be arrested.
The implication of the Judgment:
The implication of the Judgement is that Prince Adegboyega Famoodun has failed woefully in the case, the impression given to Prince Adegboyega Famoodun by his team of Lawyers is that the Federal High Court will nullify the White Paper and return him back to the stool of Owa of Igbajo when they know fully well that the Federal High Court does not have jurisdiction over Chieftaincy Matters and they based Prince Adegboyega Famoodun case on this legal falsehood which formed the bases of prayer F to J which was dismissed by the trial Court.
The general public should know that there was never a time the Osun State Government is planning of banishing Prince Famoodun from Igbajo or to arrest him. He just want use this case if he succeeds to be parading himself as Owa of Igbajo when we have already have existing Owa of Igbajo, HRM Oba (Dr.) Ademola Makinde duly recognized by constituted authority and if Prince Famoodun does that, is highly Criminal in nature. I want the general public to disregard the fake news being peddled around by Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and his APC supporters. My best regards.
In the case of Prince Adegboyega Famoodun filed at the Federal High Court2, Osogbo, Osun State in Suit Number: FHC/OS/C5/61/2024 between Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and IGP & 10 Ors.
These are the prayers of Prince Famoodun before the Court:
(a) A Declaration that the Applicant being a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an indigene of Igbajo, Osun State he cannot be banished, removed or expelled from Igbajo forcefully by any of the Respondents.
(b) A Declaration that the Applicant is at liberty to remain in Igbajo or any other part of Osun State he desires and his right to freedom of movement cannot be curtailed or limited by any of the Respondents.
(c) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents from banishing, removing, ejecting and/ or expelling the Applicant from Igbajo Town or any other place in Osun State.
(d) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents, especially the 1st-4th Respondents, whether by themselves, or through their officers, agents, servants, privies and otherwise from inviting, interrogating, questioning, arresting, detaining, intimidating, arraigning, and/or harassing the Applicant as a result of his presence in Igbajo Town or any part of Osun State, particularly at the instigation, direction or prosecution of the 5th to 11th Respondents and/or in connection with or in respect of any enforcement of the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024, but released to the general public on the 5th February, 2024.
(e) An Order of Injunction restraining the 1st to 4th Respondents whether by themselves or by their officers, agents, servants, privies and otherwise from intimating the Applicant or threatening to unlawfully interrogate, question, arrest, detain, arraign or harm the Applicant’s life and properties or any other manner infringe on the Fundamental rights of the Applicant and/or in connection with or in respect of any enforcement of the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024 but released to the general public on the 5th day of February, 2024.
(f) A Declaration that the 5th to 11th Respondents publication of the Osun State Government White Paper gazetted on the 25th day of January, 2024 but made available to the general public on the 5th day of February, 2024 was done in breach of the Applicant’s rights to fair hearing guaranteed under section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (CFRN) (as amended) and therefore unconstitutional void and of no effect.
(g) A Declaration that the Applicant is entitled to the protection of his Fundamental rights to personal liberty, dignity of human person, fair hearing, freedom of peaceful assembly and association as well as his right to freedom of movement, all guaranteed under the CFRN.
(h) A Declaration that the proceedings of the Osun Government’s Chietaincy Review Committee, the Report published by the said Committee and the 5th - 11th Respondents’ acceptance of the Report of the Committee as it relates to the Applicant is unconstitutional and a nullity for being in breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing, hence liable to be set aside and nullified.
(I) An Order of the Honorable Court nullifying and setting aside the White Paper of the 5th to 11th Respondents gazetted on the 25th day January, 2024 but made available to the general public on 5th day of February, 2024 for being in utter breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing.
(J) An Order of Injunction restraining the Respondents, particularly the 5th to 11 Respondents, their agents, agencies, employees, privies, assigns, persons acting on their behalf and/or instruction, from enforcing the White Paper gazetted on the January, 2024 but released to the general public on the 5th February, 2024 for breach of the Applicant’s right to fair hearing.
(k) Cost of this application.
(l) Such further Order or Orders the Honorable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this case.
The Legal Issues involved.
1. The trial Court granted prayer A to E for Prince Adegboyega Famoodun.
2. The trial Court dismissed prayer F to L of Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and ordered that if Prince Adegboyega Famoodun committed any criminal offense, he should be arrested.
The implication of the Judgment:
The implication of the Judgement is that Prince Adegboyega Famoodun has failed woefully in the case, the impression given to Prince Adegboyega Famoodun by his team of Lawyers is that the Federal High Court will nullify the White Paper and return him back to the stool of Owa of Igbajo when they know fully well that the Federal High Court does not have jurisdiction over Chieftaincy Matters and they based Prince Adegboyega Famoodun case on this legal falsehood which formed the bases of prayer F to J which was dismissed by the trial Court.
The general public should know that there was never a time the Osun State Government is planning of banishing Prince Famoodun from Igbajo or to arrest him. He just want use this case if he succeeds to be parading himself as Owa of Igbajo when we have already have existing Owa of Igbajo, HRM Oba (Dr.) Ademola Makinde duly recognized by constituted authority and if Prince Famoodun does that, is highly Criminal in nature. I want the general public to disregard the fake news being peddled around by Prince Adegboyega Famoodun and his APC supporters. My best regards.
Osun Assembly Appoints Three Deputy Clerks Following Amended Service Commission Law
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of three Directors to the position of Deputy Clerks.
A statement Signed by Olamide Tiamiyu who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly said the decision followed the fourth amendment of the House of Assembly Service Commission Law, which was recently passed by the 8th House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
The newly amended law includes provisions for the appointment of Deputy Clerks, among other changes.
The appointed Deputy Clerks, who were chosen from among the serving Directors in various departments of the Assembly, were presented with their appointment letters by the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun.
The Speaker charged the new Deputy Clerks to continue delivering exceptional service to enhance the Assembly's efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
The newly appointed Deputy Clerks are Mr Olaide Jubril Lawal (Deputy Clerk Information and Public Relations), Mr Raheen Kolapo Sanusi (Deputy Clerk, Legislative Management), and Mr Muyiwa Ayeni (Deputy Clerk, Publications).
In his remark, the Clerk of the House, Mr Simeon Amusan, commended Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for signing the Law that authorised the appointment of Deputy Clerks.
Amusan also congratulated the Honourable Speaker and the entire 8th Osun House of Assembly, as well as the Members of the House of Assembly Service Commission, for displaying fairness, justice, and equity throughout the appointment process.
Meanwhile, the new Deputy Clerks are expected to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery of the Assembly in their respective roles.
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of three Directors to the position of Deputy Clerks.
A statement Signed by Olamide Tiamiyu who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly said the decision followed the fourth amendment of the House of Assembly Service Commission Law, which was recently passed by the 8th House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
The newly amended law includes provisions for the appointment of Deputy Clerks, among other changes.
The appointed Deputy Clerks, who were chosen from among the serving Directors in various departments of the Assembly, were presented with their appointment letters by the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun.
The Speaker charged the new Deputy Clerks to continue delivering exceptional service to enhance the Assembly's efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
The newly appointed Deputy Clerks are Mr Olaide Jubril Lawal (Deputy Clerk Information and Public Relations), Mr Raheen Kolapo Sanusi (Deputy Clerk, Legislative Management), and Mr Muyiwa Ayeni (Deputy Clerk, Publications).
In his remark, the Clerk of the House, Mr Simeon Amusan, commended Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for signing the Law that authorised the appointment of Deputy Clerks.
Amusan also congratulated the Honourable Speaker and the entire 8th Osun House of Assembly, as well as the Members of the House of Assembly Service Commission, for displaying fairness, justice, and equity throughout the appointment process.
Meanwhile, the new Deputy Clerks are expected to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery of the Assembly in their respective roles.
Ondo Gov Poll: I have experience in societal building than Aiyedayiwa, Agboola says AAC Gubanatorial candidate Adekunle Ajayi
Ondo Gov Poll: I have experience in societal building than Aiyedayiwa, Agboola says AAC Gubanatorial candidate Adekunle Ajayi
The Governorship candidate of African Action Congress AAC in Ondo state Adekunle Ajayi Wizeman has said he has experience in societal building and love of the people at heart than the incumbent and sitting Governor Lucky Aiyedayiwa and else while deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi.
In his words: " When you talk of the real experience of societal building, I have same more than both Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Agboola Ajayi. No be mouth! "
"I barely know Lucky in the socio-political space until he was nominated as Deputy Governor. Heard he was an NDDC appointee, but no one can say he made any mark. And since he has been Governor, nothing tangible has changed. He keeps being and accomplice and in the shadows of Akeredolu's anti-people mal-governance."
"As for Agboola Ajayi, I am too familiar with him as one of those reactionaries exposed to decivilize Ondo cherished politics, by Late Uncle Segun Agagu. Agagu had a knack for ruthless politics, and it was under him that many violent conservative agents were infused into the politics, not minding the few signages of thuggery under Late Ade Adefarati. And even when Agboola Ajayi had been LG Chair; House of Representatives Member; and Deputy Governor, his hometown Kiribo is an imagery of the so-called experience he claims to have. When we were so concerned and led struggles to get Electricity back to Ondo South, Agboola was busy using police and military to arrest, and attack us. Till date, all thanks to Agboola Ajayi, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, there is no electricity in major parts of Ondo South. The experience of personal pocket and impunity, other than of societal growth and development. "
"Our own experience is the dedication to true changing of society, and the indepth understanding of the political economy of collective growth and development. Without being in government, we have impacted society farther than these marauders! "
"We are set Ondo State, it's time..!!
#IrapadaOndo
#RevolutionNow
The Governorship candidate of African Action Congress AAC in Ondo state Adekunle Ajayi Wizeman has said he has experience in societal building and love of the people at heart than the incumbent and sitting Governor Lucky Aiyedayiwa and else while deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi.
In his words: " When you talk of the real experience of societal building, I have same more than both Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Agboola Ajayi. No be mouth! "
"I barely know Lucky in the socio-political space until he was nominated as Deputy Governor. Heard he was an NDDC appointee, but no one can say he made any mark. And since he has been Governor, nothing tangible has changed. He keeps being and accomplice and in the shadows of Akeredolu's anti-people mal-governance."
"As for Agboola Ajayi, I am too familiar with him as one of those reactionaries exposed to decivilize Ondo cherished politics, by Late Uncle Segun Agagu. Agagu had a knack for ruthless politics, and it was under him that many violent conservative agents were infused into the politics, not minding the few signages of thuggery under Late Ade Adefarati. And even when Agboola Ajayi had been LG Chair; House of Representatives Member; and Deputy Governor, his hometown Kiribo is an imagery of the so-called experience he claims to have. When we were so concerned and led struggles to get Electricity back to Ondo South, Agboola was busy using police and military to arrest, and attack us. Till date, all thanks to Agboola Ajayi, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, there is no electricity in major parts of Ondo South. The experience of personal pocket and impunity, other than of societal growth and development. "
"Our own experience is the dedication to true changing of society, and the indepth understanding of the political economy of collective growth and development. Without being in government, we have impacted society farther than these marauders! "
"We are set Ondo State, it's time..!!
#IrapadaOndo
#RevolutionNow
Breaking: Osun Logo Competition Closes, Ajala, Oderinu, Others Named Panel of Judges
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The Osun State Government has informed the general public that submission of entries for the state's logo has come to an end.
A statement signed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi who is the state's Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment said the State Government has also named a panel of judges to review the entries and nominate the first top three from the over hundred submissions.
According to Him, the panel includes veteran broadcaster, Olusola Ajala; brand specialist, Dayo Oderinu; senior bureaucrat, Moshood Suleiman; Segun Yedupe ; and ace graphic artist, Kazeem Olalekan.
"The next step is a review of all entries by the panel of judges, after which the best three designs will be unveiled by His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on the 30th of April, 2024."
'The review of the accepted entries will begin tomorrow, 27th of April, 2024, and a decision on the best logo will be made prior to the 30th of April, 2024."
"As a Government, we are deeply impressed by the incredible talents demonstrated by every participant. The competition has once again proven the creativity and the abundance of talents possessed by Osun indigenes, whether at home or away."
"While the competition lasted, participants showed exceptional efforts as reflected in the thousands of entries recorded, and we sincerely appreciate them joining us in the journey to defining our identity not just for the present but for the future. "
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The Osun State Government has informed the general public that submission of entries for the state's logo has come to an end.
A statement signed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi who is the state's Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment said the State Government has also named a panel of judges to review the entries and nominate the first top three from the over hundred submissions.
According to Him, the panel includes veteran broadcaster, Olusola Ajala; brand specialist, Dayo Oderinu; senior bureaucrat, Moshood Suleiman; Segun Yedupe ; and ace graphic artist, Kazeem Olalekan.
"The next step is a review of all entries by the panel of judges, after which the best three designs will be unveiled by His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on the 30th of April, 2024."
'The review of the accepted entries will begin tomorrow, 27th of April, 2024, and a decision on the best logo will be made prior to the 30th of April, 2024."
"As a Government, we are deeply impressed by the incredible talents demonstrated by every participant. The competition has once again proven the creativity and the abundance of talents possessed by Osun indigenes, whether at home or away."
"While the competition lasted, participants showed exceptional efforts as reflected in the thousands of entries recorded, and we sincerely appreciate them joining us in the journey to defining our identity not just for the present but for the future. "
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance condemned the harassment of Ademola's media aides by the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance condemned the harassment of Ademola's media aides by the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja
The coalition in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson, said it is unlawful for the SSS to force journalists to falsely implicate others.
Johnson said it is unprofessional for SSS to harass the journalists including the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mallam Rasheed Olawale.
He said: “It has come to our attention that this egregious harassment is being coordinated by the Director of Operations of the SSS, raising serious questions about the agency’s impartiality and commitment to upholding democratic principles.
“For clarity, we are very much aware of the disposition of the Director General of the organisation, Mallam Yusuf Magaji Bichi to professionalism and impartiality within the service and the actions of the Director of Operations, clearly contradict what Mallam Bichi’s leadership represents.
“The focus of the SSS investigation, as we have learned, is to coerce a journalist into disclosing the source of a story, a blatant violation of journalistic ethics and an illegal act in itself.
“Furthermore, the SSS is attempting to force the journalist to falsely implicate others as the source of the story, resorting to obtaining false confessions under duress, an action that not only undermines the rule of law but also tramples upon fundamental human rights.
“It is evident that the subject matter under scrutiny is inherently political, as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s direct political opponent, former governor Gboyega Oyetola, is allegedly behind the SSS harassment.
“This raises serious concerns about the impartiality of the SSS, which should operate free from political interference. By acting as a political tool of a particular politician against his opponent, the SSS is betraying its mandate and eroding public trust in the agency.
“We remind the SSS that the matter is already before the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, rendering any further action by the agency as sub judice.”
According to the coalition, by proceeding with its invitations and harassment of Governor Adeleke’s media aides, the SSS is not only disregarding the principle of judicial independence but also committing contempt of court, an affront to the rule of law.
The coalition noted that the ultimate goal of the SSS’s actions appears to be to muzzle the press, as evidenced by the inhumane treatment inflicted upon the publisher of the said story.
“We reiterate that if any story is deemed offensive, the proper recourse for the affected party is to pursue legal action for libel or defamation, not to resort to intimidation and harassment.
“We call upon the Director of Operations at SSS headquarters to cease his involvement in this politically motivated investigation, as his actions tarnish the reputation and integrity of the agency.
“The Director-General of the SSS, who is known for upholding professionalism and non-partisanship, must intervene and hold accountable those within the agency who are undermining the rights of the media and free speech.
“The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations stands firm in condemning any attempts to stifle press freedom and undermine democratic values.
“We urge all stakeholders, including the SSS, to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and accountability in all their actions,” it said.
The coalition in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Olalekan Johnson, said it is unlawful for the SSS to force journalists to falsely implicate others.
Johnson said it is unprofessional for SSS to harass the journalists including the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mallam Rasheed Olawale.
He said: “It has come to our attention that this egregious harassment is being coordinated by the Director of Operations of the SSS, raising serious questions about the agency’s impartiality and commitment to upholding democratic principles.
“For clarity, we are very much aware of the disposition of the Director General of the organisation, Mallam Yusuf Magaji Bichi to professionalism and impartiality within the service and the actions of the Director of Operations, clearly contradict what Mallam Bichi’s leadership represents.
“The focus of the SSS investigation, as we have learned, is to coerce a journalist into disclosing the source of a story, a blatant violation of journalistic ethics and an illegal act in itself.
“Furthermore, the SSS is attempting to force the journalist to falsely implicate others as the source of the story, resorting to obtaining false confessions under duress, an action that not only undermines the rule of law but also tramples upon fundamental human rights.
“It is evident that the subject matter under scrutiny is inherently political, as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s direct political opponent, former governor Gboyega Oyetola, is allegedly behind the SSS harassment.
“This raises serious concerns about the impartiality of the SSS, which should operate free from political interference. By acting as a political tool of a particular politician against his opponent, the SSS is betraying its mandate and eroding public trust in the agency.
“We remind the SSS that the matter is already before the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, rendering any further action by the agency as sub judice.”
According to the coalition, by proceeding with its invitations and harassment of Governor Adeleke’s media aides, the SSS is not only disregarding the principle of judicial independence but also committing contempt of court, an affront to the rule of law.
The coalition noted that the ultimate goal of the SSS’s actions appears to be to muzzle the press, as evidenced by the inhumane treatment inflicted upon the publisher of the said story.
“We reiterate that if any story is deemed offensive, the proper recourse for the affected party is to pursue legal action for libel or defamation, not to resort to intimidation and harassment.
“We call upon the Director of Operations at SSS headquarters to cease his involvement in this politically motivated investigation, as his actions tarnish the reputation and integrity of the agency.
“The Director-General of the SSS, who is known for upholding professionalism and non-partisanship, must intervene and hold accountable those within the agency who are undermining the rights of the media and free speech.
“The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations stands firm in condemning any attempts to stifle press freedom and undermine democratic values.
“We urge all stakeholders, including the SSS, to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and accountability in all their actions,” it said.
LAGOS STATE OF SANWO OLU, WHERE THE GM PLANNING SENDS HIS PS AND COMMISSIONER ON ERRANDS
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It is important to note the unorthodox power dynamics currently prevalent in the Lagos State civil service hierarchy.
Traditionally, a ministry's Commissioner and Permanent Secretary hold higher positions than its agency's general Manager. However, in the current context, the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) holds a higher position than the PS and Commissioner.
This arrogated position by the GM over the Permanent Secretary and Commissioner is not necessarily in theory. Still, the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) is TPL Kehinde Oshinaike.
Since the appointment of the new commissioner, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, who is an engineer by profession and must seek the opinion of the GM, the highest-ranking town planner in the state, before making planning decisions, the GM has taken advantage of this situation to become the de facto commander in the ministry practically.
It is crucial to reiterate that the General Manager is not authorized to make decisions for the ministry without consulting the PS and the Commissioner.
However, he is currently making unilateral decisions on behalf of the ministry. The proper procedure dictates that files must pass through his office, the PS, and the Commissioner before decisions are made. Unfortunately, this process is no longer being followed.
He makes decisions without even informing them. After all, he believes that the PS and the Commissioner are engineers who have no idea what planning is about.
The proper procedure would have been to send the files up and then give his educated professional judgement to them, leaving it to their superiors to make the decision.
Unfortunately, the PS and Commissioner defer to him, most likely because they do not want to make costly mistakes that could cost them their jobs. You only need to be in a forum where all three are present to see who is in charge.
He believes that he has made much money since becoming GM and is significantly more prosperous than the commissioner recently appointed in November 2023, so he cannot bow before him.
Of course, a GM who does not respect a commissioner cannot be expected to consider the Permanent Secretary.
The GM, promoted above several senior directors in the ministry, was supposed to behave more appropriately and not ride over everyone without caring. It is hoped that the Super GM of Lagos will remember that he will not be GM indefinitely.
By:
Majekobaje
Isale Eko
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It is important to note the unorthodox power dynamics currently prevalent in the Lagos State civil service hierarchy.
Traditionally, a ministry's Commissioner and Permanent Secretary hold higher positions than its agency's general Manager. However, in the current context, the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) holds a higher position than the PS and Commissioner.
This arrogated position by the GM over the Permanent Secretary and Commissioner is not necessarily in theory. Still, the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) is TPL Kehinde Oshinaike.
Since the appointment of the new commissioner, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, who is an engineer by profession and must seek the opinion of the GM, the highest-ranking town planner in the state, before making planning decisions, the GM has taken advantage of this situation to become the de facto commander in the ministry practically.
It is crucial to reiterate that the General Manager is not authorized to make decisions for the ministry without consulting the PS and the Commissioner.
However, he is currently making unilateral decisions on behalf of the ministry. The proper procedure dictates that files must pass through his office, the PS, and the Commissioner before decisions are made. Unfortunately, this process is no longer being followed.
He makes decisions without even informing them. After all, he believes that the PS and the Commissioner are engineers who have no idea what planning is about.
The proper procedure would have been to send the files up and then give his educated professional judgement to them, leaving it to their superiors to make the decision.
Unfortunately, the PS and Commissioner defer to him, most likely because they do not want to make costly mistakes that could cost them their jobs. You only need to be in a forum where all three are present to see who is in charge.
He believes that he has made much money since becoming GM and is significantly more prosperous than the commissioner recently appointed in November 2023, so he cannot bow before him.
Of course, a GM who does not respect a commissioner cannot be expected to consider the Permanent Secretary.
The GM, promoted above several senior directors in the ministry, was supposed to behave more appropriately and not ride over everyone without caring. It is hoped that the Super GM of Lagos will remember that he will not be GM indefinitely.
By:
Majekobaje
Isale Eko
NIGERIAN ARMY: ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT OF SOLDIERS IN THEFT AT DANGOTE REFINERY
The Nigerian Army (NA) is deeply concerned about the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
This act of criminality, which was prevented by the proactive intervention of vigilant troops and private security operatives on duty at the refinery, is totally unacceptable and highly regrettable. It does not, therefore, represent the ethics and values of the NA.
The two suspects have been identified and are currently under custody.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the two suspects were hired by a civilian contractor simply identified as Mr Smart, who claimed he wanted to recover some Armoured cables he had left behind on the refinery's premises. Unknown to the soldiers, the said contractor, sensing trouble as they approached the security post, excused himself from the vehicle and bolted, leaving them behind.
Further investigations are ongoing to fully ascertain the depth of culpability of the apprehended soldiers.
Additionally, the stolen cables have been recovered and are in safe custody.
The NA is working closely with the management of the Dangote Refinery to ensure a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident.
The NA wishes to reassure the general public that appropriate disciplinary measures would be meted out to the culprits, as no act of criminality will be condoned amongst its personnel.
The NA remains steadfast in ensuring that the key values of discipline and integrity are adequately entrenched amongst its personnel. We shall also continue to cultivate and promote dedication and a culture of accountability and ethical behaviours within our ranks.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
17 April 2024
The Nigerian Army (NA) is deeply concerned about the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
This act of criminality, which was prevented by the proactive intervention of vigilant troops and private security operatives on duty at the refinery, is totally unacceptable and highly regrettable. It does not, therefore, represent the ethics and values of the NA.
The two suspects have been identified and are currently under custody.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the two suspects were hired by a civilian contractor simply identified as Mr Smart, who claimed he wanted to recover some Armoured cables he had left behind on the refinery's premises. Unknown to the soldiers, the said contractor, sensing trouble as they approached the security post, excused himself from the vehicle and bolted, leaving them behind.
Further investigations are ongoing to fully ascertain the depth of culpability of the apprehended soldiers.
Additionally, the stolen cables have been recovered and are in safe custody.
The NA is working closely with the management of the Dangote Refinery to ensure a thorough investigation into this unfortunate incident.
The NA wishes to reassure the general public that appropriate disciplinary measures would be meted out to the culprits, as no act of criminality will be condoned amongst its personnel.
The NA remains steadfast in ensuring that the key values of discipline and integrity are adequately entrenched amongst its personnel. We shall also continue to cultivate and promote dedication and a culture of accountability and ethical behaviours within our ranks.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
17 April 2024
Do Something-Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu: Significant real estate business leaders are crying in Lagos
Do Something-Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu: Significant real estate business leaders are crying in Lagos
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Since January 2023, no Governor’s Consent has been signed by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Successive governors of Lagos State have adopted the Tinubu governorship style of delegating the signing of Governor’s Consent to two Commissioners who are members of the executive cabinet.
This is to speed up the process of obtaining Governor’s Consent and to remove delays usually caused by the Governor’s tight schedule. This is the style adopted by the present governor but alas it is not working as it ought to. While Governor Tinubu designed a template that made it possible to obtain a Governor’s Consent in one month, the experience under this administration is a situation where it is difficult to get this very important document in even a year.
This situation has devastating effect on construction industry and property developers who requires Governor’s Consent to access loan facility for their projects and associated job opportunities for the entire construction value chain including engineers, surveyors, architects, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters, tilers and building material suppliers in general. It has also severely reduced revenues accruable to government through consent fees, capital gains tax, registration fee, income tax and so on.
According to impeccable sources from the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Lagos State Branch, many transactions are kept hanging until the Governor's consent is signed.
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In the same situation, impeccable sources from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry also confirmed that the chamber is contacting the Governor.
When you buy a property from a vendor with a Certificate of Occupancy, the legal title you can obtain to become a legal owner is the Governor's Consent. This consent is a crucial step in the property transaction process, and not signing it by the governor or his appointed commissioners has a significant negative impact on the real estate sector.
They are also used as collateral to obtain money from banks and other financial institutions for business and other reasons. Furthermore, real estate developers require a registered title to make their projects viable, as it is a crucial factor influencing prospective buyers' purchase decision. The title converts interest in a property from equitable interest to registered interest, making it legally transferable.
This is an urgent appeal for help from the large business community in Lagos State who are adversely affected by this situation to His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, who himself is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry to use his good office to intervene on this matter and to generally improve on the ease of doing business in Lagos State.
By a concerned Stakeholder
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Since January 2023, no Governor’s Consent has been signed by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Successive governors of Lagos State have adopted the Tinubu governorship style of delegating the signing of Governor’s Consent to two Commissioners who are members of the executive cabinet.
This is to speed up the process of obtaining Governor’s Consent and to remove delays usually caused by the Governor’s tight schedule. This is the style adopted by the present governor but alas it is not working as it ought to. While Governor Tinubu designed a template that made it possible to obtain a Governor’s Consent in one month, the experience under this administration is a situation where it is difficult to get this very important document in even a year.
This situation has devastating effect on construction industry and property developers who requires Governor’s Consent to access loan facility for their projects and associated job opportunities for the entire construction value chain including engineers, surveyors, architects, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters, tilers and building material suppliers in general. It has also severely reduced revenues accruable to government through consent fees, capital gains tax, registration fee, income tax and so on.
According to impeccable sources from the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Lagos State Branch, many transactions are kept hanging until the Governor's consent is signed.
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| Sanwo-Olu |
In the same situation, impeccable sources from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry also confirmed that the chamber is contacting the Governor.
When you buy a property from a vendor with a Certificate of Occupancy, the legal title you can obtain to become a legal owner is the Governor's Consent. This consent is a crucial step in the property transaction process, and not signing it by the governor or his appointed commissioners has a significant negative impact on the real estate sector.
They are also used as collateral to obtain money from banks and other financial institutions for business and other reasons. Furthermore, real estate developers require a registered title to make their projects viable, as it is a crucial factor influencing prospective buyers' purchase decision. The title converts interest in a property from equitable interest to registered interest, making it legally transferable.
This is an urgent appeal for help from the large business community in Lagos State who are adversely affected by this situation to His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, who himself is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry to use his good office to intervene on this matter and to generally improve on the ease of doing business in Lagos State.
By a concerned Stakeholder
NIGERIAN ARMY: 35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE INTERCEPTS LARGE QUANTITY OF DRUGS IN OGUN STATE, HANDS OVER EXHIBITS TO NDLEA
NIGERIAN ARMY: 35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE INTERCEPTS LARGE QUANTITY OF DRUGS IN OGUN STATE, HANDS OVER EXHIBITS TO NDLEA
The Nigerian Troops of 35 Artillery Brigade has again intercepted a vehicle conveying hard substances.
According to a statement issued by Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 35 Artillery Brigade Mohammed Goni confirmed that a Mazda model vehicle with Registration Number NRK 622 SB conveying large quantity of substance suspected to be Canabis Sativa at Mologbede village in Odeda LGA of Ogun State on Friday, 29 March, 2024.
The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu who commended the troops for their effort urged them to continue to remain vigilant in their various locations.
The handing over of the 441 wrapped pieces of Pawpaw sized Cannabis Sativa weighing 223Kg and the Mazda vehicle to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency Ogun State Command took place on Tuesday, 03 April 2024.
The Commander represented by the Officer Commanding 35 Provost Company Major Gadzama Abdullahi reiterated that the Brigade will continue to sustain all efforts in collaborating with other security agencies to get rid of crimes and other social vises in the State.
The Commandant NDLEA Ogun State Command, Commander of Narcotics Jane Ibiba Odili in her remarks stated that she was highly excited over the synergy that exists between the Military and other security agencies in State.
Odili said General Aminu has truly been very supportive to NDLEA operations which has led to significant successes achieved by the Agency as this was not the first time such large quantity of Cannabis Sativa was intercepted by the military and handed over to the Agency.
She further stated that with the support of the military, NDLEA was able to break boundaries, burst drug syndicates and achieve a holistic outcomes in their overall drug fighting efforts.
The Nigerian Troops of 35 Artillery Brigade has again intercepted a vehicle conveying hard substances.
According to a statement issued by Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 35 Artillery Brigade Mohammed Goni confirmed that a Mazda model vehicle with Registration Number NRK 622 SB conveying large quantity of substance suspected to be Canabis Sativa at Mologbede village in Odeda LGA of Ogun State on Friday, 29 March, 2024.
The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu who commended the troops for their effort urged them to continue to remain vigilant in their various locations.
The handing over of the 441 wrapped pieces of Pawpaw sized Cannabis Sativa weighing 223Kg and the Mazda vehicle to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency Ogun State Command took place on Tuesday, 03 April 2024.
The Commander represented by the Officer Commanding 35 Provost Company Major Gadzama Abdullahi reiterated that the Brigade will continue to sustain all efforts in collaborating with other security agencies to get rid of crimes and other social vises in the State.
The Commandant NDLEA Ogun State Command, Commander of Narcotics Jane Ibiba Odili in her remarks stated that she was highly excited over the synergy that exists between the Military and other security agencies in State.
Odili said General Aminu has truly been very supportive to NDLEA operations which has led to significant successes achieved by the Agency as this was not the first time such large quantity of Cannabis Sativa was intercepted by the military and handed over to the Agency.
She further stated that with the support of the military, NDLEA was able to break boundaries, burst drug syndicates and achieve a holistic outcomes in their overall drug fighting efforts.
Governor Adeleke Sets up Implementation Panel on the White Paper on Contract Review Committee
In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola.
Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract review committee after assumption of office through an executive order. The decision followed humongous contract corruption inherited from the previous administration.
The new panel is charged with enforcing the recommendations of that original review committee and the subsequent white paper approved by the State Executive Council.
Members of the committee include Hon Kolapo Alimi,Esq, Commissioner for Information; Hon Wole Jimi Bada,Esq, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon Dosu Babatunde,Esq,Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters; Hon Jola Akintola, Esq, Commissioner for Health; Mr Bashiru Bello, Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Works and Infrastructure; Bello Sheriff, Senior Special Assistant on Bureau of Social Services among others.
Terms of reference of the panel include enforcing the recommendations in the committee report and white paper, ensuring prosecution of culprits through relevant agencies and implementing all institutional recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of distortions in contract award and management.
The committee is expected to commence operations immediately by giving effect to each of the committee recommendations as approved by the State Executive Council.
Governor Adeleke reaffirms his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of state resources, vowing to implement the white paper on previous contract awards.
“We have a duty to secure state assets and resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations. We have a responsibility to enforce accountability as a precaution against leadership recklessness. I urge this committee to pursue all legal means to implement the recommendations of the contract review committee”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
The inauguration of the Committee comes up soon.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola.
Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract review committee after assumption of office through an executive order. The decision followed humongous contract corruption inherited from the previous administration.
The new panel is charged with enforcing the recommendations of that original review committee and the subsequent white paper approved by the State Executive Council.
Members of the committee include Hon Kolapo Alimi,Esq, Commissioner for Information; Hon Wole Jimi Bada,Esq, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon Dosu Babatunde,Esq,Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters; Hon Jola Akintola, Esq, Commissioner for Health; Mr Bashiru Bello, Permanent Secretary , Ministry of Works and Infrastructure; Bello Sheriff, Senior Special Assistant on Bureau of Social Services among others.
Terms of reference of the panel include enforcing the recommendations in the committee report and white paper, ensuring prosecution of culprits through relevant agencies and implementing all institutional recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of distortions in contract award and management.
The committee is expected to commence operations immediately by giving effect to each of the committee recommendations as approved by the State Executive Council.
Governor Adeleke reaffirms his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of state resources, vowing to implement the white paper on previous contract awards.
“We have a duty to secure state assets and resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations. We have a responsibility to enforce accountability as a precaution against leadership recklessness. I urge this committee to pursue all legal means to implement the recommendations of the contract review committee”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
The inauguration of the Committee comes up soon.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
NEWS RELEASE: Governor Adeleke Sets up Implementation Panel on the White Paper on Contract Review Committee
NEWS RELEASE: Governor Adeleke Sets up Implementation Panel on the White Paper on Contract Review Committee
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In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola.
Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract review committee after assumption of office through an executive order. The decision followed humongous contract corruption inherited from the previous administration.
The new panel is charged with enforcing the recommendations of that original review committee and the subsequent white paper approved by the State Executive Council.
Members of the committee include Hon Kolapo Alimi,Esq, Commissioner for Information; Hon Wole Jimi Bada, Esq, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon Dosu Babatunde, Esq, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters; Hon Jola Akintola, Esq, Commissioner for Health; Mr Bashiru Bello, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure; Bello Sheriff, Senior Special Assistant on Bureau of Social Services among others.
Terms of reference of the panel include enforcing the recommendations in the committee report and white paper, ensuring prosecution of culprits through relevant agencies and implementing all institutional recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of distortions in contract award and management.
The committee is expected to commence operations immediately by giving effect to each of the committee recommendations as approved by the State Executive Council.
Governor Adeleke reaffirms his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of state resources, vowing to implement the white paper on previous contract awards.
“We have a duty to secure state assets and resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations. We have a responsibility to enforce accountability as a precaution against leadership recklessness. I urge this committee to pursue all legal means to implement the recommendations of the contract review committee”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
The inauguration of the committee comes up soon.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
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In pursuance of his commitment to transparency and accountability, Governor Ademola Adeleke has set up an eight man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper on the Committee for Review of Contract awarded during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola.
Governor Adeleke had in 2022 set up the contract review committee after assumption of office through an executive order. The decision followed humongous contract corruption inherited from the previous administration.
The new panel is charged with enforcing the recommendations of that original review committee and the subsequent white paper approved by the State Executive Council.
Members of the committee include Hon Kolapo Alimi,Esq, Commissioner for Information; Hon Wole Jimi Bada, Esq, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon Dosu Babatunde, Esq, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters; Hon Jola Akintola, Esq, Commissioner for Health; Mr Bashiru Bello, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure; Bello Sheriff, Senior Special Assistant on Bureau of Social Services among others.
Terms of reference of the panel include enforcing the recommendations in the committee report and white paper, ensuring prosecution of culprits through relevant agencies and implementing all institutional recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of distortions in contract award and management.
The committee is expected to commence operations immediately by giving effect to each of the committee recommendations as approved by the State Executive Council.
Governor Adeleke reaffirms his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of state resources, vowing to implement the white paper on previous contract awards.
“We have a duty to secure state assets and resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations. We have a responsibility to enforce accountability as a precaution against leadership recklessness. I urge this committee to pursue all legal means to implement the recommendations of the contract review committee”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
The inauguration of the committee comes up soon.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
NEWS RELEASE: Osun Projects: All Contracted Companies are Legally Registered and Lawfully Engaged- Osun State Government
NEWS RELEASE: Osun Projects: All Contracted Companies are Legally Registered and Lawfully Engaged- Osun State Government
The Osun State tate Government has denied a biased and unfounded report from an online news platform, alleging that the state government awarded a contract to a company untraceable on the website of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Reacting to the report, the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi berated the online platform for its jaundiced and one sided report which from all intent and purposes are designed to tarnish the image of the State Government.
While affirming that all contracted companies are duly registered with the CAC, the Commissioner further declared that no serving public official is a owner or director of any of the companies handling the state projects
“There is no truth in all the conjectures put together by the writer. All awarded contracts followed due process and in accordance with all procurement laws and processes.”
“In particular, A’skorj Nigeria Limited which was awarded the contract for the construction of 7 span bridge at Oke Fia intersection, Osogbo, is duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and was awarded the contract, having satisfied all the requirements and being the most qualified after the bidding process”, he disclosed.
"The certificate of registration for the company as filed with the Ministry of Works during the bidding process is numbered 1160780. We attached a copy of the registration certificate to this release.
"On the alleged award of contract for the construction of 4 span bridge across Osun river and dual 2 span bridge to the company of the deputy speaker; Raregeode Company Limited, the Commissioner explained that the Deputy Speaker was not a director of the company as at the time of the bidding process. Records showed he resigned from the company in March 2023 after his electoral victory.
“No family member of the Deputy Speaker or the Deputy Speaker himself was involved in any way in the contractual process. In fact, the Deputy Speaker has resigned from the company since he won his election last year.
“The company was selected after a thorough bidding process with respect to all procurement laws and due process. A thorough check with the CAC will confirm that Mr Ireyode was no longer a director in the company
“We believe the fake news from an otherwise reputable platform in need of enforcement of professionalism is the handiwork of the opposition party who are already jittery and worried by the success of several ongoing infrastructure projects across the state. The multi-billion naira infra projects are being implemented with all seriousness and in compliance with procurement and other extant laws.
"We want to reiterate that no amount of distraction and propaganda can stop the government in delivering these projects in allotted time.
"We assure members of the public that there is no smoking gun or any form of favoritism or corruption in awarding contracts by this administration. There is strict adherence to procurement laws and due process”, he concluded.
Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Hon Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment
The Osun State tate Government has denied a biased and unfounded report from an online news platform, alleging that the state government awarded a contract to a company untraceable on the website of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Reacting to the report, the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi berated the online platform for its jaundiced and one sided report which from all intent and purposes are designed to tarnish the image of the State Government.
While affirming that all contracted companies are duly registered with the CAC, the Commissioner further declared that no serving public official is a owner or director of any of the companies handling the state projects
“There is no truth in all the conjectures put together by the writer. All awarded contracts followed due process and in accordance with all procurement laws and processes.”
“In particular, A’skorj Nigeria Limited which was awarded the contract for the construction of 7 span bridge at Oke Fia intersection, Osogbo, is duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and was awarded the contract, having satisfied all the requirements and being the most qualified after the bidding process”, he disclosed.
"The certificate of registration for the company as filed with the Ministry of Works during the bidding process is numbered 1160780. We attached a copy of the registration certificate to this release.
"On the alleged award of contract for the construction of 4 span bridge across Osun river and dual 2 span bridge to the company of the deputy speaker; Raregeode Company Limited, the Commissioner explained that the Deputy Speaker was not a director of the company as at the time of the bidding process. Records showed he resigned from the company in March 2023 after his electoral victory.
“No family member of the Deputy Speaker or the Deputy Speaker himself was involved in any way in the contractual process. In fact, the Deputy Speaker has resigned from the company since he won his election last year.
“The company was selected after a thorough bidding process with respect to all procurement laws and due process. A thorough check with the CAC will confirm that Mr Ireyode was no longer a director in the company
“We believe the fake news from an otherwise reputable platform in need of enforcement of professionalism is the handiwork of the opposition party who are already jittery and worried by the success of several ongoing infrastructure projects across the state. The multi-billion naira infra projects are being implemented with all seriousness and in compliance with procurement and other extant laws.
"We want to reiterate that no amount of distraction and propaganda can stop the government in delivering these projects in allotted time.
"We assure members of the public that there is no smoking gun or any form of favoritism or corruption in awarding contracts by this administration. There is strict adherence to procurement laws and due process”, he concluded.
Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Hon Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment
NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR ADELEKE GREETS OSUN ATTORNEY-GENERAL ON HIS BIRTHDAY
Governor Adeleke reckons with admiration Jimi–Bada's unique approach to navigating through challenging times, applauding his sense of creativity and alertness of mind in handling complex legal matters.
The Governor who commends Bada for the quality of legal advice and guidance for the administration so far, added that his persuasive skill and sound legal presentations has not only guided his cabinet in avoiding legal traps in making decisions but also undo past errors.
"On this auspicious occasion, I warmly celebrate the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney–General of the state, Oluwole Jimi–Bada Esq. Barrister Bada's birthday brings back memories of his capacity and zeal for service, which are outstanding," the Governor was quoted to have said in a congratulatory message.
"Barrister Bada is resourceful and offers a refreshing insight on what dedication to the service of the people should look like. From legal perspective and moral support, Barrister Bada has shown to be capable and dependable.
"As he marks a new age today, I celebrate him and appreciate his contributions to the objective of our administration. I pray to God Almighty to bestow on him the grace of more celebrations while counting on him to sustain his commitment to the good of the people, be it in government or outside it."
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesman to the Osun State Governor
Governor Adeleke reckons with admiration Jimi–Bada's unique approach to navigating through challenging times, applauding his sense of creativity and alertness of mind in handling complex legal matters.
The Governor who commends Bada for the quality of legal advice and guidance for the administration so far, added that his persuasive skill and sound legal presentations has not only guided his cabinet in avoiding legal traps in making decisions but also undo past errors.
"On this auspicious occasion, I warmly celebrate the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney–General of the state, Oluwole Jimi–Bada Esq. Barrister Bada's birthday brings back memories of his capacity and zeal for service, which are outstanding," the Governor was quoted to have said in a congratulatory message.
"Barrister Bada is resourceful and offers a refreshing insight on what dedication to the service of the people should look like. From legal perspective and moral support, Barrister Bada has shown to be capable and dependable.
"As he marks a new age today, I celebrate him and appreciate his contributions to the objective of our administration. I pray to God Almighty to bestow on him the grace of more celebrations while counting on him to sustain his commitment to the good of the people, be it in government or outside it."
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesman to the Osun State Governor
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