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Management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has congratulated a former member of it's Governing Council from Bauchi State, Barrister Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, on his appointment as a Judge of the Federal Industrial Court; describing the development as cheering for the institution.

Recall that Barrister Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim meritoriously served in the Polytechnic governing council between 2017 and 2020.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Sola Lawal, the copy which was made available to newsmen on Friday in Osogbo, the State capital.

The statement described Subilim as a committed and revered former member of the governing council, an astute administrator and leading legal luminary of note, who understands the scope and tenets of law.

It further added that the appointment was a conscious move towards strengthening the temple of justice for the ultimate wellbeing of Nigeria's work force and a round peg in a round hole.

The statement read in part:" On behalf of Air Cmdr Emmanuel Jekada PhD, mni led Governing Council, management staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede Osun State, we felicitate with our former council member, Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, as the new Judge of the Federal Industrial Court, as we express our deep appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari , GCFR, for this great consideration.

"We are confident that Justice Subilim will bring his versed knowledge of law and civil adjudication to bear on the bench for the general good of Nigeria's work force".

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, continued his campaign for second term with the inauguration of the five kilometres Somorin-Kemta-Idi-Aba road in Odeda Local Government Area of the State.

Speaking at Kemta, Abeokuta one of the venues, the governor noted that the huge infrastructural gap inherited by his administration informed the adoption of a strategic approach that would ensure that every part of the state benefits from one project or the other.

He said Kemta, apart from benefiting from the road, also has the first housing estate built by his administration sited in the axis, saying with these projects, the area would witness an upsurge in commercial activities.

Gov. Abiodun who regarded Odeda LG as one of the important local government areas in the state, said the council has two road projects just as almost all the projects executed are people-oriented and are in line with the I.S.E.Y.A a
Agenda of his government.

"We've demonstrated that we are a promise-keeping administration, we have a road project, at least one in every local government, but this local government has two. We have the Gbonagun-FAJOL Road which is about seven kilometers and we have this road, and that is just a clear example that if we make these promises and we have come to commission these roads, then you can expect that we will continue in the same vein and keep our promises.

"I want to plead with you that if you are happy with what you are seeing, please endeavour to go out and collect your PVCs, because it is through your PVCs that you will vote for a continuity of the good works of this administration that you voted in 2019 and that you will vote again in 2023", he stated.

While commending the traditional rulers in Odeda LG for maintaining peace in their domains, the governor promised that his administration would not stop until all access roads are put in good condition, calling on the people to vote for him to continue his good works.

Highlight of the campaign was a call by a JS 2 pupil of De-Dames College, Olayemi Odutola, who on behalf of students, on parents to vote massively for Prince Dapo Abiodun.

She hinged her call on what she called the excellent performance of the governor.

"We say very thank your sir, for magnificent road in our axis. It will afford easy and smooth access to our school. And also reduce the cost of repairs our parents soend on their vehicles.

"We also thank you for valuable peaceful-existence and massive development in the state, for it has opened door for investment

"There is adage that seeing is believing. We have seen remarkable improvement in infrastructure and in other aspects in this state.In view of this, we hereby appeal to our parents and good people of Ogun State to please support massively and vote Governor Dapo Abiodun", the student emphasized

Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Akin Adesanya, said the road is one of the various projects executed across the state, adding that the 5.1km road, provided with adequate drainage system, would solve the perennial flooding that had affected the area for long

The Olu of Kemta, Oba Okikiola Tejuosho, said the bad condition of the road affected the economic activities of the people as many man hours were lost in the process of manuvering the bad potions that littered the road, adding that more than 40 communities are also benefiting from the road.

At Bode Olude, the governor announced that the Elega-Bode Olude road would be constructed within a week, while a transformer and borehole would also be constructed to provide potable water to the people of the area.

He apologized to the people for the deplorable condition of the road, which he noted, had caused untold hardship to the people, pleading for their understanding as four years would not be enough to address the infrastructural deficit inherited by his administration.

"When I was coming here this morning, I see that your road is very bad and I was told that you don't have water. I have directed that a brand new electric transformer be brought to this area. Also, within one week, we will start the construction of the Elega-Bode Olude road.

"Apart from that, we are going to sink a borehole that would serve this area with potable water. Please keep supporting us to do more for you", the governor submitted.

The Chairman, Ogun State Television (OGTV) Board of Directors, Ambassador Tunde Oladunjoye will on Thursday, deliver the 3rd, 'Diji Akinhanmi Memorial Lecture' on the topic: 'Journalism and Ethical Issues in Nigeria'.

The third in the series of the Lecture holds at the OGBC Conference Hall, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta at noon, with the Ogun State Head of Service, Dr Nofiu Aigoro as the Chairman of the occasion. The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile, is the Special Guest of Honour.

Oladunjoye, a well traveled media consultant, journalist, publisher, writer and a published poet; has been in the industry for more than 25 years. He worked as full time and part time reporter/freelance with many leading national dailies and has produced several television documentaries.

The former Media Adviser to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina when he was Minister for Agriculture, Oladunjoye has also worked as Media Consultant to governmental and international agencies and organisations like the World Bank. He was the UNICEF 2014 Scholar to Cape Town, South Africa, Resource Person to UNESCO and Peer Reviewer with the World Bank. A former Local Government Chairman in Ijebu East LG of Ogun State, Comrade Oladunjoye is presently the Publicity Secreatry of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, an Assistant Secretary in the Media and Strategy Committee of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). He is also an Adviser to the Media and Publicity Committee of the Ogun State APC 2023 Campaign Council.

The management of OGBC instituted the lecture in memory of the immediate past General Manager, Mr Diji Akinhanmi who joined the saints triumphant on the 16th of January, 2020.


E signed
Niyi Amusan
Chairman, Organizing Committee.

The Ogun State Governor, P ince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Chairman of Ijebu North East LG, Hon. Foluso Badejo on the implementation of the Social Investment Initiative of the State Government.

It is on record that the Foluso Badejo-led Administration was the first to inaugurate the newly appointed Social Investments Officers at the local government level in Ogun State.

Governor Abiodun, in a letter dated Monday, January 16, 2023 and signed by the Secretary to Ogun State, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, the Council Chairman was singled out for commendation as the first local government Administration to inaugurate the SOIs.

The letter read in part: “On behalf of his Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR. the Governor of Ogun State, I want to commend you for your initiative as the FIRST Local Government Administration to inaugurate the newly appointed Social Investment Officers. (SIO)

“This singular act signifies your full understanding of His Excellency’s strategy towards poverty alleviation in the State.

“Your action puts your LGA ahead of your peers. These SIOs will also be the first recipients of their letters of appointment and also be the first to commence field work in the State.

“The Governor hopes that other LGAs will emulate your thoughtfulness.
“Congratulations. Kindly accept the assurances of the best wishes of His Excellency, the Governor.

It would be recalled that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has In December 2022, signed into law, the Social Investment Bill passed by the Ogun State House of Assembly. The programme is designed not only to provide gainful employment for about 40,000 citizens of the state, but also put money in the pocket of the elderly, needy and vulnerable.

In a bid to make rural roads more accessible to citizens, the Ogun State Government has commenced the grading of rural roads across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, made this known to correspondents in Abeokuta saying that the grading was to reshape and compact the roads to reduce lumps and bumps for smooth rides.

Engr. Akinsanya noted that the graded roads would link communities together in the council areas and will enhance infrastructural and socio economic development while making life meaningful to the residents and further ease transportation of agricultural produce to markets.

"We embarked on this grading weeks back, before the yelutide seasons utilizing the opportunity of the dry season. It will no doubt, create better roads for ease of movement of people especially in rural areas. As I talk to you now, graders are walking simultaneously in all the 20 local government areas. This is a further confirmation of the determination of Governor Dapo Abiodun to make life more meaningful to rural dwellers.

The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, says his administration would continue to introduce programmes and policies that would ensure individual prosperity of the people of the state.

The governor added that his administration would continue to leave up to its vision of providing an enabling environment for enterprises to flourish in the state.

Abiodun made this known at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, when he received leaders and members of the Union of Tipper and Quarry of Nigeria, Plank Seller Association and Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria, on Friday.

Abiodun who also noted that his administration in the last three and half years has embarked on the construction and reconstruction of over 400 kilometers of road across the state, added that his administration has also embarked on the construction of low cost housing units across the state.

The governor while noting that his administration has also begun to plant thousands of trees in the forest reserves across the state, added that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone situated within the Agro Cargo Airport would avail plank dealers in the state an opportunity to supply planks for furniture manufacturers that would berth in the zone

Abiodun, while noting that his administration was also looking to strengthen the entire timber value chain from the timber to the plant and furniture production, disclosed that the plank dealers in the state would be contracted to supply planks for the housing units being constructed in the state.

The governor who also assured the associations of more support, assured that his administration at the executive council level would look at other issues raised by them.

While calling on members of the associations to go all out and get their Permanent Voter's Cards,.urged them to vote the All Progressives Congress during the general elections.

In their remarks, the state chairmen of the Union of Tipper and Quarry of Nigeria, the Plank Seller Association and Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria, Taiwo Oyeneye, Gbenga Marouf Faleye and Kehinde Talubi, respectively, thanked the governor for making the business environment in the state conducive for them, disclosing that they were in support of the second term ambition of the Governor Abiodun.

Here comes again , the Second Edition of 2023 UTME Scholarship opportunities.

The society we live bestows some certain responsibilities on us, it is against that backdrop that Bunyamin Sijuwade ZAKARIYAH and his entire family, OYEDEJI consider it worthy to contribute and give back to the society by sponsoring and financing the UTME of the first 100 students who are not economically buoyant enough to afford the cost of the exams.

It has now been a tradition to obtain UTME for the students that are Osogbo indigents on behalf of their parents' who could not afford the examination registration fee.

This scholarship does not only cover the exam fee alone but also include the tutorship of the students at the US Academy after scaling through a screening test which would be conducted to benchmark the students for the opportunity.

This scholarship scheme is totally devoid of political sentiment or affiliation, therefore , it is going to be awarded to the recipients on their fair performance in the screening.


The scholarship conditions :

✓ The applicant must be Osogbo indigent/resident.

✓The applicant must pass the scholarship screening test

✓ The applicant must obtain interest Registration form

✓ The applicant must be SS 2/3 and or a fresh graduate of secondary school

✓ The applicant must be within the age range of 14 years to 25 years

Screening Test Details

Date: 21/01/2022
Time : 10:00A.M prompt

The applicants must come with only biro and pencil and should equally be informed that the exam would be taken according to the UTME Subject combination.

Special greetings to the CEO of TT Farms Ltd for the moral and financial support. Thanks .

New Year: Timi of Ede felicitates subjects, solicits maximum cooperation

The Timi of Ede, Oba Dr MUNIRUDEEN ADESOLA LAWAL, has felicitated with all sons and daughters of Ede land and in the diaspora, on the occasion of the New Year of 2023, calling for their maximum cooperation in all issues of paramount considerations.

The revered monarch prayed God to grant the people of the town necessary favour to excel exceptionally in all their endeavors, adding that dignity of work remains an age-long traditional ideology of Ede town.

This was contained in a press release by his Media aide, Dapo Akinyele and made available to newsmen on Sunday, in Ede.

He opined that the year 2022 had been a fantastic year for the town and her inhabitants, saying the tenets of communal cohesion predicates on mutual understanding and commitment.

" I heartily congratulate and felicitate with sons and daughters of our revered town of Ede. Indeed, this past year of 2022 had been a fascinating year in the history of our land.

" As I solicit for the total cooperation of my sons and daughters in all areas of human endeavors, I enjoin my subjects to be peaceful and responsible in every aspect of their lives.

"I also admonish our people in Osun to give maximum cooperation to the government of Ademola Adeleke for purposeful governance", the monarch posited.

G5 Governors: Atiku has only lost five votes; Wike and his co-travellers will regret action- Jackson Lekan Ojo

A global security expert and leading social commentator in Nigeria, Mr Jackson Lekan Ojo has flayed the five PDP Governors, known as G5, led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, over their position against the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections.

Recall that Wike, alongside the Governors of Oyo, Benue, Abia and Enugu had vehemently moved against the Chairmanship of Iyorchia Ayu in PDP, following the failure of the Rivers State Governor to get the PDP ticket for Presidency and the slot of Vice-president respectively, thereby withdrawing their supports for Atiku.

Ojo, while speaking on the Presidential election in 2023 and the recent political developments in PDP said Wike and the other four governors can not be taken serious by Nigerians, arguing that their agitations are self-centered, after thoughts and illogical in all ramifications.

He explained that with or without the five governors, Atiku Abubakar would win the forthcoming presidential election, citing examples of Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari in retrospect.

The security expert described the five governors as mere pegs in construction site, saying they would be used and dump by the APC, in the same way pegs are used and abandon on construction site.

He, therefore, insisted that the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unfit to govern Nigeria, as a result of his poor health condition and antecedent of his party, the APC.

"Wike and his cohorts are just being mischievous and illogical, their agitations are after thoughts and selfish. Even if Ayu resigns today, the next person to succeed him would be a Northerner, in line with the constitution of the PDP, so, of what logic is their position on Southern Chairmanship.

"Meanwhile, this agitation came after Wike lost the Presidential ticket of PDP and the Vice-president slot to Okowa, after promising to work with Atiku, you can see that these Governors can not be taken serious.

"How could you expect Atiku, being a tactical politician that he is to go for a power monger and cantankerous personality like Wike, that was why he went for more clear headed and decent person like Okowa.

"What I know for sure is that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has just lost only five votes, these Governors in their respective States lack what it takes to influence any electorates, they are on their own and definitely, they will greatly regret their action.

"These are people who claimed that they can't not leave Malaria and go to Cancer, regrettably, they have gone back to that Cancer and the bitter consequences await them in due course", he posited

Ojo added that the APC is not in anyway a better option for Nigerians in 2023, claiming the party has run Nigeria aground and that is the reason why Bola Tinubu could not be proud of APC's lopsided policies in all sectors as campaign narratives.

The Timi of Ede land, HRM OBA DR. MUNIRUDEEN ADESOLA LAWAL, LAMINISA the 1ST, has felicitated with sons and daughters of Ede land in Nigeria and diaspora on the occasion of Christmas celebration.

The royal father also used the occasion to thank all inhabitants of the ancient town for their overwhelming support for the Governor of Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke before, during and after the Gubernatorial election.

This was contained in a press statement signed by his media aide, Dapo Akinyele and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ede.

The revered monarch prayed for the success of the new administration in the state, as he advised the youths of the town and Nigeria at large to shun any act capable of truncating the peaceful atmosphere of their environment.

He also enjoined young people in Ede and it's environs not to partake in any unnecessary street carnivals that can cause mayhem as prohibited by the police authority in the state.

Oba Laminisa, therefore, prayed for peace and tranquility to reign supreme in his domain.

" I heartily congratulate every Christian faithful in Ede and it's environs on this special season on Christmas, may the teachings and indelible admonitions of the Lord continue to guide every path.

"As we celebrate, let's be moderate and orderly to sustain the peace we have been enjoying in our land', the royal father said.

It is in the spirit of celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ that we, in the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, felicitate with our Christian brothers and sisters on this special season.

Obviously, this important moment of profound commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ remains a special phenomenon within the Christendom and in the life of every Christian faithful.

Without mincing words, this important event is a moment of joy and indeed an opportunity for sober reflection on the unquantifiable love of our creator towards the mankind.

As we celebrate this special season of love and redemption, let's all continue to appreciate this great affection of the most high through total commitment to the core tenets of the teachings and indelible admonitions of our Lord Jesus Christ.

May we continue to be pious and dedicated at all times, as we continue to celebrate this special season of the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ.

On behalf of the Chairman Governing Council, Air Cmdr Emmanuel Jekada PhD, mni, Management & entire staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic Ede, I wish you all merry Xmas and happy new year in advance

Engr.Dr. Joseph Olawole Petinrin

Acting Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State.

24th December, 2022.

The Acting Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Engr. Dr. Joseph Olawole Petinrin, has emphasized the necessity for the usage of indigenous language in conducting legislative proceedings in Nigeria, for the purpose of strengthening democratic culture.

Petinrin, gave this advice during the conference of second class royal fathers held Wednesday, 21st December, 2022, at the S.O. Babalola Hall of the institution. He advised the traditional rulers to meet critical political stakeholders in Nigeria and introduce indigenous language for the day-to-day legislative business.

The astute administrator, also enjoined the monarchs to use their good offices in fostering cordial relationship among Yoruba race, both at home and in diaspora, adding that traditional rulers are the custodians of custom, value and tradition of Yoruba race.

"I admonish you to please restore our pride, ethos and the age -long tradition of harmonious relationship, that is devoid of any rancour or hatred in which Yorubas are known for", the Acting Rector posited.

Dr. Petinrin, also used the occasion to thank the Timi of Ede, Oba Dr MUNIRUDEEN ADESOLA LAWAL, who also doubles as grand patron for the second class Obas, for his assistance and fatherly role the institute has been enjoying since his accession to the throne, as he prayed for unity to reign supreme among the Royal Fathers.

Earlier in his address, the President of the association, who is also Alaa of Ilaa-Ijesa, Oba (Dr) Ojarotade Adewale thanked the management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede for their warm hospitality, which he described as one of the best in recent time; the monarch prayed for the Air Cmdr Emmanuel Jekada mni Phd led Governing Council, management, staff and students of the institution to continue to witness many tremendous achievement that will launch the name of the institution into the map of reckoning in Nigeria and beyond.

Also present at the event were Deputy Rector (Administration) Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Adelabu, Registrar & Secretary to the Governing Council, Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola, Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi, Bursar, Prince Caleb Olagunju Olanrewaju and the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer, Sola Lawal among others.

Ogun State Government has commenced the processing and payment of December 2022 salaries. Staff are expected are expected to start getting alerts latest by tomorrow morning.

While the State regrets the delays in the payment of November salaries to some staff (about 15-20% of workforce) due to some hitches with about four banks, the first of such delay since the inception of Dapo Abiodun Administration over three and half years ago; the workers are assured of a blissful Christmas celebration.

It would be recalled that Ogun State Government is one of the few state governments that have continued to pay the national minimum wage without fail. Also, the first assignment carried out by Prince Dapo Abiodun after his swearing-in was the immediate payment of staff salaries even when the departed administration made no provision for the payment.

The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has announced the appointment of a new substantive Rector, Dr Sani Manyahaya, as the 6th substantive Rector of the citadel of learning.

A release signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council of the institution, Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola, the copy which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer, Sola Lawal, quoted a letter signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu to that effect.

According to the release, the letter indicated that the appointment is for a single term of five years with effect from 21st November, 2022 and in line with Federal Polytechnic Act as amended (2019).

Dr. Manyahaya, is the immediate past Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, he was educated at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State where he obtained his B.Eng. in Computer Engineering in 1994, and went ahead to bag his Msc in Telecommunications Engineering in 2008 at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and PHD in Wireless and Control Engineering in 2004 at the same institution.

Dr. Sani Manyahaya joined the service of Federal Polytechnic, Bida in 1996 and served in various capacities before he became Chief Lecturer at the institution.

The release, therefore, enjoined all staff and students to give the new Rector all the necessary assistance and cooperation to enable him carry-out his duty effectively and efficiently.

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and leading security expert, Jackson Lekan Ojo, has berated the duo of Rauf Aregbesola and the immediate past Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the humongous debt hanging on the neck of the State.

He commended the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for coming out in the open to tell the people the actual debt profile of the State, adding that the Governor has every right to ask questions on the State's financial status.

Recall that Governor Ademola Adeleke, during a recent meeting with Council of Traditional rulers revealed that Osun is owing over N400bn in external and internal debt; the revelation that continued to generate further accusations and counter-accusations in the State and beyond.

Meanwhile, Ojo, in a telephone interview with Journalists on Tuesday lambasted former Governor Oyetola for shrouding the financial status of the State in secrecy.

He explained that if Oyetola had won the July 16 poll, the State and the people would have continued to suffer in silence while the Governor remained mute on the debt obligation of the State till the State collapses.

"Contrary to claims by Governor Oyetola that he didn't not borrow, we know that he borrowed severally. Also, he doesn't have any moral standing to blame his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola for anything, after all, he was his Chief of staff for eight years with so much power than that of the Deputy Governor, they took all decisions together.

"That is why Oyetola remained silent on the financial mess himself and Aregbesola had put Osun, to the detriment of the good people of Osun, he refused to tell the people what the State have in assets and liability, even after loosing election, until Adeleke came in and exposed them.

"Sincerely, Osun is sinking and in a very terrible condition, Aregbesola and Oyetola had rendered the State to a state of coma, without intestine, heart and other vital organs, it is really pathetic.

"I want to urge Governor Adeleke to quickly drag both of them to EFCC if found guilty to salvage the State from this present mess. He should bring more revelation to the open for us to know who really brought our dear State to this sorry State", Ojo asserted.

The Ogun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned, in very strong terms, the willful destruction of the party’s branded campaign materials, billboards and other signages in different parts of the state, especially in Abeokuta, the state capital.

In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday and signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye, the APC described the act of destroying branded signages and other campaign materials of the party as a “desperate manifestation of do-or-die politics calculated to undermine the prevailing peace and stability in the state since the coming of the Dapo Abiodun Administration."

While noting that such offensive acts of intolerance would not augur well for peaceful co-existence in the state, the party called on the law enforcement agencies to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.

The statement further reads: “We were shocked to witness the massive destruction of our campaign materials, billboards and signages this morning in Abeokuta; a carefully masterminded willful destruction carried out under the cover of the night. These beautiful campaign materials, apart from the creativity put into their production, also cost a lot of money. It’s saddening that some mistreats can go ahead and destroy them. .”

“Ogun State has been rated as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. The political intolerance that predated the 2019 general elections is now a thing of the past and any attempt to heat up the polity and return the state to that ignoble era should be condemned by all well-meaning people!"

“We, therefore, call on the police and other law enforcement agencies to be more vigilant and to bring the perpetrators of this despicable destruction to book. The party calls on our members and supporters to remain calm and go about their duties without taking the laws into their hands.”

“Our leader and governorship candidate, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is a man of peace and he has assured of peaceful and issue-based campaign in the run-up to the 2023 elections. This is what the party will stick to notwithstanding the current provocation."

“Of course, we are aware that the growing popularity of our party and its candidates, as well as the unprecedented gale of endorsements by different organisations, groups and high-ranking royal fathers, have been a source of serious worry to our tattered opponents, even as imminent defeat stares at them. Let the opposition elements in the state wake up and face the reality; the latest machinations will not postpone their day of defeat.”

The Ibadan Division of the Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment reinstating Hon Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Egbado South/Ipokia Federal Constituency in the 2023 House of Reps Elections. The Court of Appeal set aside the erroneous judgment of the Federal High Court that had removed Hon Akinlade as the APC's candidate and also disqualified him from the race.

Delivering judgment in the appeal marked CA/IB/429/2022 APC v. CHIEF MICHEAL ADEBAYO ADELEKE & 2 ORS, the Panel comprising Justices Adumein, Nimpar, and Ojo resolved all the issues in the appeal in favour of APC and Hon Akinlade.

The court first determined an application filed by Kehinde Ogunwumiju SAN on behalf of APC asking the court to strike out the written argument filed by Chief Micheal Adebayo Adeleke in response to the appeal. Chief Adeleke had won the case at the Federal High Court. APC argued that the written argument filed by Chief Adeleke was incompetent, having been filed outside the time stipulated by the Election Judicial Proceedings Practice Direction 2022.

In agreeing with the Appellant's submission, the Court of Appeal held that the Practice Directions apply to both election and pre-election matters as well as any appeals arising therefrom, that under those Practice Directions, Chief Adeleke had five days within which to file his argument, and that Chief Adeleke failed to deny APC's sworn affidavit that Chief Adeleke filed his written argument outside the time allowed by the Practice Directions, thereby admitting the allegation.

The justices further confirmed that from the court's records, Chief Adeleke indeed filed his argument on 8 November 2022 whereas the deadline for filing was 7 November 2022. The justices remarked that because of the special nature of election and pre- election mattes, the law does not allow the court to extend time for the filing of argument or the doing of any act in election and pre-elections. Following decided cases like Tony Okechukwu v. INEC & 25 Ors. (2014) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1436) 352, the court held Chief Adeleke's written brief of argument to be incompetent and accordingly struck it out for being incompetent.

In determining the substance of the appeal, the Court of Appeal considered whether the trial court was right to have assumed jurisdiction over Chief Adeleke's suit in the first place.

Referring to section 285 (9) of the Constitution, the words of which the court stated are unambiguous and allows aspirants only fourteen (14) days to file pre-election cases. The court held that Chief Adeleke's complaint was triggered on 27 May 2022 but his suit was filed outside the period of 14 days stipulated by the Constitution for the filing of pre-election matters. Accordingly, the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain his claim, and was wrong to have adjudicated the dispute.

The Court of Appeal therefore allowed the APC's appeal, set aside the judgement of the Feseral High Court, dismissed Chief Adeleke's case, and reinstated Hon Isiaq Akinlade as APC's authentic candidate in the coming 2023 elections for the Egbado South/Ipokia Federal Constituency.

Commenting on the development, the State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Tunde Oladunjoye, stated that “justice has been served. We knew we had a strong case, that was why we approached the Appeal Court and now that it is resolved in our favour, our candidate can commence his campaign in full blast, devoid of distractions”.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced another set of names as Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors for the 26 State Assembly Constituencies. The latest list contains names of appointed members that will represent the party and coordinate campaigns at the state constituency levels under the supervision of the State Campaign Council.

E-signed:
Tunde Oladunjoye

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the name of former governor of Ogun State and APC senatorial candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, as the Deputy Grand Patron of the Campaign Council. National leader of APC and former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba is the Grand Patron .

The Patrons Committee is the highest body of the Campaign Council and it has former governors, former deputy governors, ex-senators, former members of House of Reps who are members of the party, along with other top leaders of the party drawn from the three senatorial districts in Ogun State (see the list below).

E-signed
TUNDE OLADUNJOYE

The Ogun State Governor and State Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will tomorrow, Saturday, inaugurate a 800-member campaign council and commission the APC 2023 Campaign Secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital, by 10.00 am.

The all-embracing campaign council has 17 sub-committees for the effective coordination of all the APC candidates; Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial, House of Representative and House of Assembly candidates.

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun chairs the Campaign Council, with the Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele as Deputy Chairman and APC Ogun State Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi as the Vice Chairman.

The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Lekan Mustapha, is the Director General of the 2023 Campaign Council, while Apostle Biodun Sanyaolu, and Hon Adebola Sofela will serve as Vice Director Generals for Administration and Operations, respectively. Mr. Bolu Owotomo will serve as the Secreatry of the Council.

Emerging list from the party shows Aremo Segun Osoba as the Grand Patron, while other notable leaders of the party including former governors and deputy governors, former senators and others who are members of APC are listed as patrons.

Ogun APC unveils Campaign Council, as Governor Abiodun inaugurates Campaign Secretariat

The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to inaugurate the State Campaign Secretariat and unveil the membership of the various directorates under the State Campaign Council.

In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Tunde Oladunjoye, the party stated that the simultaneous inauguration of the Campaign Secretariat and unveiling of the Chairman, Director General, Deputy Director General, Secretary and members of the State Campaign Council will hold on Saturday, December 10, 2022 by 10am.

“Our new, ultra modern and colourfully branded state campaign secretariat, which will also serve as the Asiwaju/Shetima presidential campaign office in Ogun State, will be inaugurated by the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his capacity as the Ogun State Coordinator of APC-Presidential Campaign Council”, the statement added.

The party commends all party leaders, members and supporters for their efforts so far and assured of all-embracing, issued-based campaign, while urging members to “leave no stone unturned in ensuring overwhelming victory for all APC candidates in our agenda to continue to build our future together”.

The statement reads further: “We are very proud of the numerous achievements of our leader and gubernatorial candidate, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in all the sectors of the economy; health -especially in the containment of Covid 19 pandemic despite sharing of boundary with Lagos, the epic centre; Housing- construction of about 1,500 housing units in different parts of the state, which in an unprecedented manner, have been oversubscribed; ongoing construction of the Agro-Cargo Airport, construction and reconstruction of at least a road in each of the 20 local government areas of the state, construction/reconstruction of flagship roads like the Ijebu Ode-Mojoda-Epe Road, Sagamu-Abeokuta Road, Atan-Lusaka-Agbara Road, and many more; provision of funding, inputs and specialised services to farmers, and so on”.

“Governor Abiodun’s sterling performance has been attested to by local, national and international bodies with various credible awards including the recent award of Excellence in Public Service for Industrial Revolution presented by President Muhammadu Buhari; and Governor of the Year by Vanguard Newspaper and Leadership Newspaper. We are very confident that Ogun people will re-elect Governor Dapo Abiodun having delivered on his electoral promises,” the statement concluded.

... declare support for Gov Abiodun's second term bid



Dr. Leke Otegbeye, a scion of the Otegbeye's family in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State and son of the legendary politician, Dr. Tunji Otegbeye, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).


The former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said he joined the APC and will lead campaign for Prince Dapo Abiodun’s reelection because he was convinced that if his father was alive "he would be in the progressives fold".

Otegbeye, who led other leaders and stalwarts of the African Democratic Party (ADC) to the ruling party told newsmen after meeting with Governor Abiodun at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, that he and the former ADC members identified the personal qualities of the governor and his style of governance, hence, their decision to join the APC.

"I see His Excellency as a cool, calm and collected individual and a man one will be a delight to work with. His is a compassionate person who has the capacity to lead and it will be good to align with somebody who can lead people in the right direction.

"Apart from me, I am bringing people of like minds and of high integrity who are ready and willing to add value to the party and work for its success.

"We have seen what the governor is doing across the state and I must say he is doing very well. As you know, government is a continuum and we are certain that he is going to do even better. From where he started, he has done a great job and I believe if given another opportunity, he will continue and enhance what he has done so far", Otegbeye stated.

The former ADC chieftain lauded the governor for keeping his promise of even distribution of developmental projects to all parts of the state, noting that the current administration has been able to touch all sectors of the economy in the last three and a half years in the saddle.

On the timing of their decamping to the ruling party, Otegbeye said: "Sometimes it takes time to measure decisions, so once you make the decision, it stands. I am a progressive and if there is any where I should be, I should align with the APC as a progressive. I think that is where I belong".

A member of the extended Otegbeye family, Biyi, is the candidate of ADC that was recently stopped by a court order from contesting the governorship ticket.

Responding, the Senior Special Adviser on Political Matters, Tunji Egbetokun, described the former ADC members as men and women of proven integrity and responsibility who have seen the light and decided to take a stand with the progressives in the state.

He commended them for choosing to align with the ruling party and work towards its total victory in the 2023 general election.

Welcoming the defecting ADC members into his campaign train, Gov. Dapo Abiodun said "it is always good to appreciate good deeds. I assure you that you will be treated as equal stakeholders in the APC".

He thanked Dr. Otegbeye for honouring the memory of his late father by identifying with the ideals of good governance, inclusive leadership and accountability in politics.

"We want to assure you that you will be treated with decorum and we will not disappoint you in any form.

"If the ultimate goal is for the welfare, well-being and wellness of our people across the length and breadth of Ogun State is your driving force to join us, you are welcome to join the winning streak of our building our future together", he concluded

Coming shortly after his recent national award for Excellence in Governance, Industrial Revolution category, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been named by the popular Leadership Newspaper as “LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year 2022.”

In a letter of official notification and invitation to the annual Leadearship Conference and Award, addressed the o the Governor and dated November 28, 2022, signed by the Senior Vice Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of the Leadership newspaper, Mr. Azubuike Ishekwene, Governor Abiodun was singled out for the award “for maintaining a steady pace of development and for execution of people-oriented projects across Ogun State, resisting the temptations of abandoning uncompleted projects initiated by your predecessor who did everything possible to thwart your ambition”

The award letter read in part: “On behalf of LEADERSHIP Group, I have the pleasure to convey to you the decision of our Nomination and Selection Committee which met for this purpose to choose you as the LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year 2022.

“Amid several nominees with excellent credentials, you have been selected for this prestigious award for maintaining a steady pace of development, execution of people-oriented projects across Ogun State, resisting the temptations of abandoning uncompleted projects initiated by your predecessor who did everything possible to thwart your ambition; for keeping all your electioneering promises as encompassed in the ISEYA and ensuring adequate security and peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups across the state, the selection board found you most qualified as LEADERSHIP Governor of the year 2022.

Among past recipients of the award are President Muhammad Bühari; Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN; former Heads of States, Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), General Olusegun Obasanjo (rtd), General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd); former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan; Captains of industries like Aliko Dangote; Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and Dr (Mrs.) Okonjo Oweala; among others.

Leadership is a Nigerian daily national newspaper. It was established in October 2004 by Sam Nda-Isaiah, a pharmacist cum businessman and politician, and is published by Leadership Newspaper Group based in Abuja.

....says Tinubu unfit to govern



A Certified Gold member, international Security Association, Switzerland and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Jackson Lekan Ojo, has thrown his weight behind the presidential ambition of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a man with requisite capacity and experience to govern Nigeria.

He said though, he is a member of APC and Tinubu, being a Yoruba man is his leader and brother, however, his pattern and style of politics go beyond political party and ethnicity, adding that he has been attacking Tinubu in the recent past based on conviction.

Ojo made this known on Saturday while fielding questions from newsmen over the phone, arguing that Atiku would bring about inclusive leadership for Nigeria and Nigerians with significant turn-around.

According to the APC chieftain, the selfish and domineering tendencies of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu made the APC National leader to loose amalgam of his followers, including Rauf Aregbesola, Muiz Banire and many others, as he insisted that the APC presidential hopeful has not supported the cause of the Yoruba people in any way.

He said:" I am solidly behind Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of PDP as the next President of Nigeria; he is the best man for the job. He possesses necessary competence to change the present situation of Nigeria.

"My type of politics is beyond ethnicity and party affiliation, while I see Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as my leader and brother, I considered his leadership style and political ideology as too egocentric and self-centered; such tendency can not move this nation forward.

"Unlike the way Igbo leaders supported one of their own, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, irrespective of difference in ideology and states, Bola Tinubu ignored Sunday Igboho, while his followers maligned and lampooned Prof. Akintoye and his group of Yoruba nation agitators, so, I can't consider Tinubu on ethnic ground".

Speaking on his present relationship with Hon. Wole Oke, Ojo said '', Wole Oke is my brother any day any time, despite some differences between us in the past, which made me to attack him constantly, all that have changed now, we are now together on this project, he is one of the major factors that made me to support Atiku asides Atiku's experience and competence.

"I led Wole Oke's campaign to victory in 2014/2015 election, he is a great man with satisfactory humility and large heart, we are going to assiduously mobilize for him to emerge as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives by God grace".

On the level of preparedness of INEC, the leading security expert said INEC is well prepared and commended the commission for recording great improvement in the electoral process, which has made rigging and other forms of electoral malpractices very difficult.

He, however called on the Federal Government to strengthen the Nigeria's security architecture with adequate and equiped security personnel, coupled with tactical dialogue with all agitators across Nigeria to create peaceful atmosphere for credible election.

_Describe him as Emeritus Governor_

The State Publicity Secretaries of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in the South West zone have described the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON as an Emeritus Governor who served both his state and country meritoriously.

The team of publicists visited Fayemi in his Ado Ekiti private residence at the weekend, where they urged the ex-Ekiti helmsman not to relent in giving more of himself to Nigeria and humanity as a whole, despite his serving out his two-term as a governor as statutorily required

They described as patriotic and statesmanlike the decision of the ex-Governor to drop his ambition to rule the country, and pulled his political weight behind Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who eventually emerged as the party's presidential candidate.

It would be recalled that the former minister of solid minerals made a surprise withdrawal from the presidential primary of the APC, and declared support for Senator Tinubu, and has since been working assiduously to ensure his (Tinubu's) victory at the 2023 presidential poll.

Responding, Dr. Fayemi assured his visitors that he was ready to be at the forefront of campaigns to ensure victory for the candidates of his party in the 2023 general election.

Dr. Fayemi, who made history as the first governor to handover to a successor in Ekiti State, warned that Nigeria should *not* be allowed to fall into wrong hands.

"We should do everything possible to ensure the nation continues its journey along the path of stability, prosperity and greatness", he added.

The former Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum continued: "As a progressive party, populated by resourceful and passionate patriots, we must ensure that no stone is left unturned to mobilize support for our presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is clearly the best among the pack of those seeking to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in office come May 2023. We have the wherewithal to run a successful campaign for our presidential and other candidates. The presidential election, in particular, is ours to lose."

Highpoint of the courtesy visit was the proclamation of the immediate past Ekiti State helmsman as an Emeritus Governor on account of his high-profile stewardship, characterised by numerous achievements and enviable record of service to the country.

The party publicists at the meeting included Hons Tunde Oladunjoye (Ogun), Segun Dipe (Ekiti), Alex Kalejaye (Ondo), Adunola Oyewole (Osun), Olawale Sadare (Oyo) while Seye Oladejo (Lagos) was unavoidably absent.

I joined many of your admirers and loved ones around the globe to celebrate you on your special day.

Indeed, the journey of life has been intrinsically awesome and fascinating, for an impeccable personality like you with blue blood from an ancient town of Ire, Osun State.

Your enviable traits of humility, calmness and tolerance are profound legacies for coming generations, as there is an undisputable consensus that you are a great blessing to your generation.

Sir, as you add another year to your existence, I wish you more fulfilled years ahead in sound health. May you live to see your great grandchildren in abundant joy and happiness.

Happy birthday, Sir.

Olaniyi Olabode Ajibola

.....says such fake news belittles Nigeria's political class


A Civil Society Organization, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace & Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has called on the Federal Government, through the office of Inspector General of Police and other Federal Security agencies, to quickly apprehend those behind the fake news against Governor Douye Diri, of Bayelsa State, concerning the alleged nude video leak of a South African legislator.

It argued that the notion behind the propaganda is not only a deliberate attack on the personality of the governor and the good people of Bayelsa, it also portrays the Nigeria's ruling class in bad light and denigrates the Nigerian nation as a corporate entity.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the National Coordinator of the Organization, Comrade Sulaimon Suberu, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday.

Suberu, insisted that the brain behind the fake Facebook Account where the story emanated and it's sponsors must quickly be made to face the full wrath of the law to serve as deterrent to others with such wicked and unpatriotic tendencies, saying if such dangerous lies could be said against a decent and focused governor like Douye Diri, every other political leader is greatly vulnerable.

According to him, security agencies must be proactively monitor social media content during this political season to prevent unscrupulous elements from heating up the polity and cause serious crisis as 2023 elections draw near.

The CSO, however, implored the Bayelsa State Governor not to be discouraged and distracted by such shenanigans from enemies of development and good governance but to be focused and never look back in his decisive move to build a new Bayelsa.

The statement read in part: "As a reputable organization with mandate to propagate peaceful co-existence and non-violent culture in Africa, we considered as shocking and bizarre, the fake news concocted to smear the personality of Governor of Bayelsa State and distract him from his developmental drive in the State.

"This is not only a dangerous trend in our polity as we approach the general elections in 2023, it also denigrates our nation and it's leadership; hence, the urgent need to get those involved arrested and bring them to book as a way of nipping such unpatriotic move in the bud in the nearest future

"It is instructive for political players to play politics according to the rule of engagement and be decent. The institution must rise above divisive tendencies of this type.

"It is quite inconceivable and unimaginable that any individual could link a decent and clearheaded leader like Douye Diri of Bayelsa State with this type of obscene act of high criminality.

"It is indeed very unfortunate that Governor Douye Diri is a victim of murky and lopsided political environment, where people tend to reward good deeds with evils and go to any length to retard purposeful leadership.

"We, therefore, enjoin the governor to take this unfortunate incident in his strides and move on with his developmental drive and inclusive governance in Bayelsa.

"Meanwhile, the governor must not spare any individual spreading such satanic and fake news anywhere in the State and beyond, he must as a matter of exigency take legal action against such persons or groups".

The original slogan of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is "Arise and Shine". The slogan has been changed to " *Arise* *and* *Win* " for the purpose of gingering the teeming supporters of the party and the general populace towards a successful 2023 election campaign. The new mantra is instructive as it sends an unmistakable message to the incumbent governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, his Deputy and other political Office holders that it is time to begin to pack their their belongings so that they can easily sneak out of Oke-Mosan before 29th May 2023.

To the pretenders in power and their co-travellers, this is a huge joke. It will remain a huge joke to them until they are bundled out of power by the loud voice that Ogun State voters shall display in all the elections across board. The Biblical fall of the Wall of Jericho will be a child's play to the fall of Prince Dapo Abiodun.

More than ever before, the ADC is seriously prepared to win the Governorship election in the state. The party is now very strong, and it is proving to be the strongest of the parties in Ogun State. This is due to the passion, hardwork, determination and agility of ADC members and the ostensible weaknesses of the ruling party.

On Sunday, 6th November 2022, the ADC Governorship flagbearer, the irresistible Barrister Biyi Otegbeye, popularly called BOT by his numerous admirers in the nooks and crannies of the state, took time to reflect on the ADC slogan.

He stated: "I am sure you have had it that the slogan "Arise and Shine" is being changed to *Arise* *and* *Win* . There is a purpose for that. I think we have drawn it from Nehemiah that yes, it is important to pray, but it's also important to work. And so we do not want to rest on the rhetoric of Arise and Shine. We want to be driven by the necessity to be focused; that we are not just reaching out to shine, we are going to win". Wow! Applause to the master communicator.

Otegbeye is a leader with sound mind and of profound political communication; his intellectual capacity and pedigree is inspirational and enviable for coming generations of youths, having graduated from a first generation university at the age of 20. He had applied to read Mass communication in the varsity only to be admitted by God's design for Insurance - a field that he has made unfathomable impact.

Again, as God will have it, the Insurer has been on another trail, a political trail in which he's a Trail Blazer.

Being futuristic, he told his media team at a zoom meeting August, 2022 that he is in the race to win, and that it is not tea party. Fortunately for Otegbeye, his competitors continue to bask in the euphoria of spurious endorsements at the expense of people's power.

The ADC has not officially launched its campaign, yet the fear of the party is the beginning of wisdom. But the competitors lack the wisdom required for a peaceful and unblemished campaign. Instead, they issue threats, embark on intimidation and other unbelievable methods that will definitely sound their death knell in the coming elections.

The ADC slogan is a winning slogan. God designs it to be so. It encapsulates optimism, grace, power and companionship.

Students from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, have been commended by stakeholders in the sector for their excellent performances in innovation and creative inventions in the field of Science and Technology.

According to a statement signed by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sola Lawal, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Sunday, a mail was earlier sent in the month of October, 2022, by Ubelle Nigeria Limited, on behalf of Federal Ministry of Education to Polytechnics across Nigeria to submit undergraduate students’ inventions and creative innovations in the field of Science and Technology.

To this end, the Federal Polytechnic, Ede was among the few Polytechnics that submitted entries and subsequently scaled through the preliminary stage, in which four students from the institution were selected to participate in the competition, namely:

(1.) Abbey Valentine Ngozi (Mechanical Engineering Technology Department)

(2.) Afolabi Emmanuel Oluwasegun (Computer Engineering Technology Department)

(3.) Alabi Emmanuel Oluwapelumi (Electrical Engineering Technology Department)

(4.) Adeyi Adekunle Samuel (Civil Engineering Technology Department)

The team, which was led by Engr. Babatunde Emmanuel Adewumi, from the Civil Engineering Department at the end of the competition/exhibition clinched the first, second and third positions in the South-West and produced the overall best student in the South-South and South-West, in the event that was held at Vichi Gate Hotel and Suites, 72 Ihama road, GRA Benin City on 2nd November, 2022.

This exceptional feat gave the requisite leverage to Federal Polytechnic, Ede, to participate in the National competition and Grand Finale which has been billed to take place at Verabold Hotel, Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) Headquarters, Dutsen, Kubwa Express Way, Abuja on 15th November 2022.

Meanwhile, the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr Dr. Joseph Olawole Petinrin, while congratulating the contingent for the honor done to the institution, stated that his earlier admonition for total dedication and restoration of academic excellence during his maiden interactive session with members of staff of the institution is now yielding positive results.

Petinrin, therefore, charged the contingent to be good Ambassadors of the institution, in line with the motto of the citadel, which is Knowledge, Skill and Character, and come out in flying colour at the grand finale of the competition.

"On behalf of the Governing Council, management and entire staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede Osun State, congratulations to all of us", the statement quoted the Acting Rector as saying.

The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has announced the resumption for the second semester, 2021/ 2022 academic session, slated for Saturday, , 5th November, 2022.

This was contained in a letter signed by the Establishment Affairs Officer, Elder Elkanah Aruwajoye and made available to newsmen on Thursday, by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sola Lawal.

According to the letter, academic activities will unfailingly commence on Monday, 7th November.

The letter read in part: '' The academic Board at it's meeting held on Thursday, 3rd November, 2022, considered and approved the academic calendar for second semester, 2021/2022 academic session, with effect from Saturday, 5th November, while lectures and other academic activities will start on Monday, 7th November, 2022.

"On behalf of the Chairman and members of the academic Board, I wish both newly admitted and returning students a crises free semester.

"The foregoing is for the information and compliance of members of staff, parents and guardians, as well as students of the Polytechnic".

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate a governorship aspirant of the party, Jimi Lawal, for allegedly forging the delegates’ list.

The PDP said the list was presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the governorship primary election held in the state.

Recall that Lawal and his supporters had rejected a delegates’ list purportedly brought from national secretariat of the party during the May 25 governorship primary of the party which produced Ladi Adebutu as the governorship candidate of the party.

Lawal, who presented another delegates’ list as the authentic list alleged that the names of the persons on the list were not democratically elected at the ward, local government and state congresses.

The party, however, claimed it discovered that Lawal had forged the delegates’ list in collusion with top officials of INEC to “deceive, manipulate and misrepresent facts.”

The party, in separate petitions by its lawyer, Oladimeji Balogun, dated Thursday, October 27, and addressed to the chairmen of the EFCC and ICPC, demanded the investigation of Lawal and some officials of INEC in the state for allegedly suppressing the authentic delegates’ list of the party.

The party in another petition, also dated Thursday October 27 and addressed to the national chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, accused the Head of Department and Party Monitoring of the state INEC and Director of Election and Party Monitoring department at INEC headquarters in Abuja of “deliberate and criminal suppression of the PDP authentic delegates’ list with a view to fraudulently substituting the original documents with an unlawful delegate result purportedly submitted by Lawal.”
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It therefore called for the investigation of the INEC officials involved in the alleged fraud.

The petition read in part, “The suppression of those documents was deliberately effected to give undue advantage to a particular aspirant who, relying on the purported fraudulent delegates’ list went ahead to institute legal proceedings against the party.”

The Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South West Publicity Secretaries, Tunde Oladunjoye, has described the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as “someone who could not manage his party, let alone the entire country”.


In a reaction to an interview with Atiku’s media man, Dele Momodu, published in the Saturday Tribune, Oladunoye remarked that Atiku “cannot give what he doesn’t possess”. According to Oladunjoye, “a leader of a party who cannot unify his crises-ridden party cannot unify Nigeria. His claim of being a ‘unifier’ is nothing but a mere populist sloganeering. Let his charity begin at home”.

The spokesperson, who is also a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council“Till now, Atiku has neither denied his very inciting statement at Arewa Forum in Kaduna, nor apologise. That shows he is an unapologetic ethnic bigot”, Oladunjoye added.


On the prediction that Atiku will win states in the South West, Oladunjoye said: “Dele Momodu has lost touch with reality. He probably didn’t know the South West he was dreaming that Atiku will win. Anyway, he has to say something just to promote his candidate. ”

“In terms of experience, the dynamics involved in managing a State like Lagos, the 4th largest economy in Africa, are quite big and incomparable with Atiku’s vice presidency. With the successes achieved by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed in Lagos, his legacies that are still lasting, Atiku actually have a lot to learn from Asiwaju on management of diverse human and material resources.”

“While Momodu said that Atiku was the Vice President of the country when Nigeria’s debt was written off, he should have also pointed out that under the watch of Atiku, the country’s prized assets, companies and so on, were auctioned at ridiculous prices to people alleged to be cronies of the former vice president”