*REACTIONS OF OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY MOVEMENT (OBSM) TO THE PURPORTED ADOPTION OF PROF. KOLAPO OLUSOLA DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF EKITI STATE AS CONSENSUS/SOLE CANDIDATE FOR PDP GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION IN 2018.*

1. The attention of OBSM has been drawn to the charade that took place at the Government house this afternoon by some political appointees, Councillors and a few members of the House of Assembly allegedly adopting Prof. Olusola as their "consensus/sole" candidate for 2018 Gubernatorial election in Ekiti state. This is a clear breach of the constitution of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) and the provisions of the Electoral Act (as amended).

See Sections 50 (1), Section 50(2) and 50(2b) of the PDP constitution (2012)as amended.

The meeting of the amorphous group that was hastily convened today out of fear for the overwhelming popularity of youth advocacy for power to the youth. It is important to note that PDP as a political party is bigger and larger than an individual no matter how highly placed he or she may be as to override the rules and regulations of the party which are sacrossant in the election of any candidate for elective position.

OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY movement (OBSM) believes in credible, transparent and free and fair primary for all aspirants for the position of governor come 2018.

OBSM rejects the purported adoption of a sole candidate in its entirety as there are many other aspirants for the governorship race in 2018.

This gathering was organized and supervised by Governor Fayose to impose a stooge as the sole candidate for PDP in EKITI State.

Finally, we implore members of the public and our teaming supporters to ignore and disregard the charade that took place at the Government house today. It will go down in history as a day of infamy in the already dark days of Fayose's administration.

Signed
TUNDE ADENIRAN
FOR: OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY
(OBSM)

Lolz

Why,I thought Fayose had bought Ekiti State in 2014

I don't understand Fayose, so with all the resources at your disposal, you can't mobilize support for your candidate thru a simple election (Primaries) .

After Sheriffgate, PDP was supposed to bounce back with internal democracy as its core value.
The era of imposition and consensus candidate should be over. Why can't we learn?

OBSM, Speaks the truth...

Story! No be Nigeria we dey? At the end what will happen will happen! [ quote author=Ekitipolitics post=60209721]*REACTIONS OF OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY MOVEMENT (OBSM) TO THE PURPORTED ADOPTION OF PROF. KOLAPO OLUSOLA DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF EKITI STATE AS CONSENSUS/SOLE CANDIDATE FOR PDP GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION IN 2018.*

1. The attention of OBSM has been drawn to the charade that took place at the Government house this afternoon by some political appointees, Councillors and a few members of the House of Assembly allegedly adopting Prof. Olusola as their "consensus/sole" candidate for 2018 Gubernatorial election in Ekiti state. This is a clear breach of the constitution of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) and the provisions of the Electoral Act (as amended).

See Sections 50 (1), Section 50(2) and 50(2b) of the PDP constitution (2012)as amended.

The meeting of the amorphous group that was hastily convened today out of fear for the overwhelming popularity of youth advocacy for power to the youth. It is important to note that PDP as a political party is bigger and larger than an individual no matter how highly placed he or she may be as to override the rules and regulations of the party which are sacrossant in the election of any candidate for elective position.

OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY movement (OBSM) believes in credible, transparent and free and fair primary for all aspirants for the position of governor come 2018.

OBSM rejects the purported adoption of a sole candidate in its entirety as there are many other aspirants for the governorship race in 2018.

This gathering was organized and supervised by Governor Fayose to impose a stooge as the sole candidate for PDP in EKITI State.

Finally, we implore members of the public and our teaming supporters to ignore and disregard the charade that took place at the Government house today. It will go down in history as a day of infamy in the already dark days of Fayose's administration.

Signed
TUNDE ADENIRAN
FOR: OLOWO BABATOPE SUNDAY
(OBSM)[/quote]

I pray he (fayose) reverse his adoption

Biography of Olowo, Babatope Sunday (OBS)
Background
The associated joy that usually accompanies the birth of a baby boy in Yoruba-land is always unspeakable. One can then imagine the excitement and celebrations that enveloped the family of High Chief S.S. Olowo, the Elejofi of Awo Ekiti, in Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area of Ekiti State and his wife Aminatu, on Sunday 5th of May in 1982, when the good Lord blessed the family with a baby boy in Ado-Ekiti. The joy knew no bounds considering the fact the baby boy came ! As fate would have it, the birth was miraculous. Right from his birth, he came as a unique child with prospects and a promising future. Christened Babatope on the eight day, the adventure and exposure of the young boy began early as he started his life and grew up in Lagos where he had his primary and post-primary educations at Estate Baptist Primary School and Gbaja Boys High School, respectively, both in Surulere area of the cosmopolitan city. As a fast growing young man who was developing in intellect and knowledge of life, Babatope, like the proverbial river, thought it wise not to forget his source and decided, out of the myriads of options available to him, to pursue his higher education in no other state than his home state, Ekiti. Thus, he gained admission to the then University of Ado Ekiti (now Ekiti State University) in the year 2003 for a degree programme.
Like a destined golden fish with no hiding place, the young man’s charisma and leadership qualities were brought to the fore in his days in the University where he actively participated in Campus politics, held some leadership positions and once got the “Award of Best Politician”. His political activism did not deter him from facing his primary assignment on campus as he successfully graduated with his mates with a B.Sc. Degree in Banking and Finance in the year 2007. Upon his graduation, he did his National Youth Service (Batch A) with Sterling Bank PLC in Ibadan, Oyo State, between 2008 and 2009. At the end of his NYSC, the adventurous Babatope left the shore of Nigeria, in his quest for a brighter future, self-development, education and exposure. He obtained a Certificate in Security and Safety from Edith Coman University, Australia. In addition to this is a certificate from the National Security Institute, Abu Dhabi in the year 2012. He also got an International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety which he obtained in 2014 from Nebosh, United Kingdom. All of these, amongst others, distinguished him as a well- trained security and safety consultant of many years, with which he has worked in different countries, such as United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Nigeria; where he has acquired strong strategic management and leadership skills. Very focused, godly and purposeful; Babatope is married and blessed with children. A lover of youths, Babatope is hardworking, gentle, soft spoken, reticent, humble and loving. But with a passion and determination for the cause of ameliorating the sufferings of the helpless masses, a cause he has been pursuing since his undergraduate days. There can be no dull-moment with Babatope, not with his good sense of humour; one of the qualities that endears him to all, such that makes him a pleasant personality to be with always.
OLOWO, Babatope Sunday