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PoliticsBenedict Olugboyega Alabi: A Phenomenal Administrator @57 by Marcus07(op): 9:01am On Jul 12, 2022
Benedict Olugboyega Alabi: A phenomenal administrator @57

Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, was the product of the divine arrangement of procreation that came to fruition in the early hours of July 12, 1965, between adorable amazon and legend of note, Mama Eunice Atoke and Pa John Oyeyemi Alabi, both of blessed memory, at the Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Oke-Ola, in the agrarian community of Ikire, the present headquarters of Irewole Local Government.

From an organised family setting, strongly rooted in the Catholic faith, Alabi started a journey of life with readiness and focus to fulfil his earthly obligation of being a blessing to humanity as his name, 'Benedict' suggests.

In the same way Jack Welch puts it :" Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others", Alabi relentlessly followed the path of hard-work and dignity, rising to his apogee in banking and private business, and eventually became a thought leader in the political space.

After completing his Secondary education, he proceeded to the Polytechnic, Ibadan, to study Banking, at a tender age of 18.

He later attended Olabisi Onabanjo University and University of Lagos respectively for his Bachelors Degree in Banking and Finance and a Masters degree in Economics.

He is a fellow of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Government Institute of Research and Leadership Technology (with specialisation in Strategic Management).

Benedict Alabi, is the first African to be qualified and awarded the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) Certification by the International Facility Management Association, Houston USA.

BOA, as he is popularly known in the political palance had worked at managerial level of many banks in Nigeria .

He has served on the Technical Committee of Federal Government of Nigeria on Development of Green Building Initiative for Nigeria as well as Committee on Establishment of Building Rating System.

Both Initiatives of the Federal Government of Nigeria are directed towards taming building collapse in Nigeria.

He was the pioneer Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Eliezer Group, the company he raised from nothing to become leading entity in facility management industry in Africa, with offices across the continent.

Despite his wealth of experience and success attained,the industrialist also ventured into Agriculture,as well as becoming a source of encouragement and advocate of youth involvement in the sector.

To the chagrin of many, he stormed the political enclave as a colossus, and changed narratives in many quarters without noise, with profound determination to grow multitudes.

Curiously, his political expedition has revealed many hidden talents in him, which continued to amaze many pundits and gladiators, within and outside the state of Osun.

It is against this backdrop that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola described him as a loyal, forthright, and committed lieutenant.

The Governor further described Alabi as a brother,a dear friend, unassuming and humble personality, who merits recommendation of good deed.

Obviously, Benedict Alabi's political sagacity, forthrightness, humility, leadership quality, loyalty, insight, commitment, and service to the people of the state are legendary.

For instance, the Deputy Governor was nominated as the Chairman, Technical Committee on Covid 19, where he prudently and judiciously managed available resources to flatten the curve of the virus in the State despite incursion from neighbouring country.

As the Chairman, Road Safety Advisory Council, he has technically coordinated the Osun traffic architecture in collaboration with other paramilitary agencies saddled with responsibility of traffic management.

Alabi, as the Chairman, Osun State Boundary Committee redefined the scope of crisis management between the State and contiguous states on array of boundary disputes through the concept of Alternative Conflict Resolution, with laudable results of great interest.

Imbued by passion for humanity, the Deputy Governor founded Osun Ajose Foundation, to support indigenes of the State and empower the downtrodden for the purpose of liberating them from the shackles of poverty.

The foundation had also supported various small and medium scale enterprises to boost the micro economy of the State.

In line with the biblical injunctions and humanity theory, suffice to say that Alabi has laid treasures in heaven and achieved immortality in the hearts of the people through his unwaivering service to humanity.

The Deputy Governor, who believes that blowing one's trumpet deliberately for selfish motive was immodesty of the highest order preferred his achievement to go ahead of him in the minds of the populace.

The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
This informed the decisions by notable National and international organizations to honour him with myriads of national and international awards before his assumption of office and during his service to the state as the Deputy Governor.

Without mincing words, the future is for those who dare to dream and find courage to pursue their dreams, that indeed remains the guiding principle of Mr Benedict Olugboyega Alabi.

A man of enviable intelligence, calmness, with unflinching loyalty embedded in clarity of purpose.

Indeed, every 12th of July is a nostalgic reminiscence of a divine intervention in humanity, providentially domiciled in the ancient town of Ikire, a special gift of unquantifiable value from the most high.

According to the indelible words of Simon Sinek, " A boss has the title, a leader has the people", obviously, you are a leader and dynamic mentor of impeccable personality with amalgam of mentees .

From birth to adulthood, the iconic administrator has exhibited resilience and doggedness to weather every storm with great triumph, leading those coming behind with profound trait of courage and determination.

Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, a leader of a virile line-up, leading from the front with zeal, inspiring from the middle with passion and defending from the back with vigour.

A trailblazer of rare sagacity, shrewd and thorough. Indeed, your significant impacts on many lives around you have shown the degree of your resoluteness and determination to change your spot and the world at large.

Omo Baba Oyinbo Dudu, Ewu Ni Winrin! We join many others around the world to celebrate a phenomenon and icon; may the rest of your existence brings more honour, prosperity in sound health.

May you celebrate more of this special day with uncommon favour of God, as you continue to selflessly serve humanity.

Happy 57th Birthday Your Excellency, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Deputy Governor, State of Osun.

Olaniyi Ajibola, Senior Special Assistant/ Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor.

PoliticsKashim Shettima: A True Nigerian And Bridge Builder By Adetunji Oredipe Phd by Marcus07(op): 8:47pm On Jul 10, 2022
Kashim Shettima: A true Nigerian and Bridge Builder

By Adetunji Oredipe PhD
As the news filter to me in my remote location in Monrovia that Senator Kashim Shettima has been announced as the Vice-Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), my immediate reaction is that APC might have given Nigeria and Nigerians a unique opportunity to taste governance at a different level.
To start with, permit me to introduce my focal character in the person of Senator Kashim Shettima. He is a true Nigerian, with friends all over the country. His networking acumen is second to none. Setting the record straight. I am from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state, while as you all know the Senator is from Nimeri Korongoso, Lamisula, Shehuri North, Maiduguri, Borno State. Our path crossed as classmates at the master’s class at the University of Ibadan many years ago. Since then, Senator Kashim has continued to nurture and cherish that relationship. By the grace of God, I have a good job and cannot be classified as hanger-on by any classification, but I owe it a duty to myself and my conscience to come out to identify with a committed and loyal friend of all seasons at this moment in the history of our dear Nation.
True to the topic of my discussion, I will dwell more on Senator Kashim’s attribute as a Bridge Builder per excellence. But before doing that, let me see him from the lens of a brilliant politician and seasoned administrator. He is no doubt well-groomed to assume the position of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is highly qualified and his contribution to nation building has been referenced in so many fora and would not be my focus in this piece, which is solely aimed at showcasing his rare attributes as a true Nigerian and Bridge Builder. Bridge builders are considerate people who do their very best to support others.
At this moment of decision making and when the country is battling with several issues, especially the ominous ethnic and tribal sentiments in decision making, we must factor these twin attributes in selection of the new breed of leaders that will take us to the next dispensation. Many commentators in the affairs of the Nation have argued that tribalism is one of the most disruptive influences confronting the country. Tribalism, they argue, is the basis for hatred between peoples in the country today. Furthermore, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that the failed efforts to eliminate tribal identities may have contributed significantly to Nigeria's catastrophic problems. If Nigeria is to take her rightful place in the scheme of development, tribalism must be destroyed. The last time I checked on the attributes of a bridge builder, which is a very important attribute deserving of a leader in Nigeria at this crucial time, I found Senator Kashim Shettima scoring very high in all areas.

Senator Shettima as a Bridge builder like to help to connect people. He has a way of recognizing what someone else needs and his minds start searching for ways to help them move ahead. He is a leader who knows precisely what the next step is for his followers. He is very painstaking in decision making and never pushy; he just wants you to achieve greatness. He will do it for free. His search and selection of his successor in Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is a case in point. Ultimately Senator Shettima is a fine leader.
Senator Shettima understand the power of a kind word. He is first at making a timely phone call or a note of praise. He once called me and repeated five times “Oredipe you are a good man”. It was indeed a morale booster for me coming from a second term sitting Governor. I, therefore, congratulate my dear friend as a bridge builder. Nigeria needs him because of the difference he can make in the lives of average Nigerian.
We all need that one person who understands and distracts you from your anxieties. A friend you can call anytime, who you know will be available to you and can talk you through your stresses. We all need a sounding board, somebody who will give sane advice and provide you with strength when needed. This is the real definition of our in-coming Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima.
I would like to join other well-meaning friends and his many admirers all over Nigeria to congratulate him for crossing the first hurdle and to wish him success as he moves to the election proper. He should be ready to harvest the goodwill he has amassed over the many years of sustained relationship with Nigerians across ethnic and religious boundaries in the period leading to the election proper. I am already feeling proud of my good friend, and I know that he will make us proud with his track records. He has always dreamed of working for the people, and he has demonstrated it in his home state. Very soon, he will have the opportunity to do it for the entire country. Congratulations, Senator Kashim Shettima on your amazing success.
PoliticsAkinlade's Defection To PDP: 'good Riddance', We Won't Miss Him- Ogun APC by Marcus07(op): 4:20pm On Jul 08, 2022
July 8, 2022.

Our attention has been drawn to the reported decamping of a former House of Representatives member, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade, from our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his spurious claim that “injustice” by the APC forced him to take this latest decision.

Ordinarily, we would not have reacted if not for the fact that Hon. Akinlade, who once used the platform of APC to represent the Egbado South/Ipokia Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the House of Representatives, cast aspersions on our great party while lamely justifying his long expected departure.

It should be noted that we are not in any way surprised by this latest course of action by Hon. Akinlade. His body language and series of clandestine activities had hitherto given him and his well known sponsor away. He once left the APC in 2019 to contest the gubernatorial election of Ogun State on the platform of now defunct Allied Peoples Movement (APM); and suffered excruciating defeat despite being backed by powerful state machinery. Although he claimed to have returned to the APC after his loss to Governor Dapo Abiodun at the polls, he was more remembered for playing politics of division in the party rather than contributing to its progress.

That he has again left the APC is indeed, a good riddance. And that he plans to run as a deputy governorship candidate also revalidates our position that Akinlade has never being a governorship material field the gateway state. That a 2019 governorship candidate has reportedly decide to run as a deputy to a 2019 governorship aspirant, shows a very desperate ambition to return to public office after four uneventful years in the National Assembly.


We insist that Hon. Akinlade has never been a loyal party man. He worked against the interests of APC and it is generally believed within the party circles that he will not hesitate to re-enact his morbid hostility at the slightest opportunity. Recall that as the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Akinlade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the factional governorship candidate of PDP, Ladi Adebutu, ahead of the March 9, 2019 governorship election. This MoU highlighted power sharing deals between the parties as well as the political appointments and infrastructural projects of interest, all in a desperate bid to stop the emergence of Prince Dapo Abiodun as Governor.

Now that Hon. Akinlade has jumped ship for the second time, is it now clear that his decision might be a move to renew the ill-fated 2019 APM/PDP alliance for the 2023 project? If indeed he was a party man, Hon. Akinlade ought to have remained in the party and work in tandem with teeming loyal members for the electoral success of APC in 2023.

However, we acknowledge the fact that political association is about free entry and free exit. There is no compulsion in membership. We can only wish Hon. Adekunle Akinlade well in future endeavours. He may have left the APC, but thousands of willing individuals, have freely embraced and are still joining the membership of our great party. Therefore, Ogun APC will not miss serial defectors.

- TUNDE OLADUNJOYE
State Publicity Secretary
Ogun APC
oladunjoyelo@gmail.com

CultureEid-el-kabir: Be A Good Ambassadors Of Edeland, Timi Urges Subjects by Marcus07(op): 10:35am On Jul 08, 2022
Eid-el-kabir: Be a good ambassadors of Edeland, Timi urges subjects

The Timi of Edeland, Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa 1, has urged the good people of Edeland to be patriotic in their attitudes and conduct as good ambassadors of the ancient town.

The revered Monarch opined that Ede, being a town of rich history in Yoruba land, it's sons and daughters must exhibit impeccable pedigree.

The Royal father made these remarks in his sallah message to the people of the town, a copy which was made available to newsmen by his Special Assistant on media and publicity, Dapo Folaranmi.

Oba Adesola also enjoined all his subjects to rally round the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State, slated for Saturday 16th July, 2022, irrespective of their political affiliations.

He said," All hands must be on deck to have a very blissful sallah festival this year with a resounding victory for Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke.

"As people of great town of Ede, you must all eschew every tendency of violence or any act capable of truncating the peaceful atmosphere in our land, before, during and after the election".

The paramount ruler, therefore, used the occasion to pray for sustainable peace and tranquility in Osun State and Nigeria at large, as he implored Muslim clerics to use the special season to pray for the lasting peace and progress of the ancient town, advising youths to be moderate in the course of celebration and shun the use of hard drugs.

EducationOgun State Government Commiserates With Labour, Deceased Family Over Teacher's by Marcus07(op): 12:33pm On Jul 03, 2022
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sympathised with the Organised Labour, the Nigerian Union of Teachers and the family of Mr. Sunday Ogunjimi, a teacher, who died last Friday at the secretariat of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Abeokuta.

In a statement issued on his behalf by the Ogun State Head of Service, Dr Nafiu Aigoro, the governor described the death of the late Comrade as a big loss not only to his immediate family and Labour, but also to the state at large.

Abiodun said, “We are pained by the unfortunate death of your colleague, who until his death was a teacher and member of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in Odeda. As a workers' loving Government, losing a worker in such a circumstance is so devastating. We pray that God will grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family, colleagues and associates he left behind.

He reiterated the Government's commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce, stressing that “our Administration is a promise-keeping one and we shall strive to honour all the terms on the agreement reached with the labour leaders."

He added that although death is an inevitable end to all mortals, citizens should endeavour to take personal health more seriously by regular medical check-ups, physical exercise and ensuring that they rest very well. "On our part, Government has invested a lot in the health sector and even provided a health insurance scheme that is worker-friendly and affordable at all levels starting with our primary health centres up to the tertiary level”, the statement concluded.

Signed:

Dr. Nafiu Aigoro
Head of Service

PoliticsRe: Amosun’s Foot Soldiers Head For PDP by Marcus07(op): 9:10am On Jul 01, 2022
June 30, 2022.

PRESS STATEMENT


Re: Amosun’s foot soldiers head for PDP

The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a story planted in an online medium, by some so-called loyalists of the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, insinuating that an imaginary peace accord between him and Governor Abiodun was proposed.

We want to alert members of the general public, especially members of our dear party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), that contrary to the fake news, there was no proposed “agreement for power sharing” with anyone or group by the APC in Ogun State. There could not have been any agreement or sharing formula with people or groups that, from all intents, purposes, actions and utterances; are not members of our party.

It is well known that this set of disloyal politicians not only resigned their membership of the APC in the build up of the 2019 governorship election, which was clearly won by the present Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, their touted return to the APC was mere talk as their actions had consistently shown.

These serial complainants and endemic petitioners are, in their usual character, aim to blackmail the leader of our party and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in a desperate attempt to continuously cause confusion and possibly reap from where they did not sow. That is why they have been churning out serial falsehoods.

Confirmed intelligence reports have always pointed to the fact that members of the embattled Amosun group have always been hand-in-gloves with members of the opposition parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It is therefore not unexpected that they want to return to the PDP, which they actually worked for in 2019. It is on record that the Amosun group, after defecting to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in 2019, went ahead and signed an MOU dated 7th March, 2019 with the PDP. It is this expired MOU that the insatiable Amosun group simply wants to renew.


We commend notable former members of the group like the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Senator Lekan Mustapha; former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Jide Ojuko; former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, and many others who have since seen the light and have returned to the mainstream Ogun APC, pledging their loyalty to Governor Dapo Abiodun.

We urge our members not to be misled or distracted by the antics of these sore losers who are still sulking, three years after losing the March 2019 governorship election. Our focus as a party, is to support our government to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the good people of Ogun State and to win the forthcoming general elections overwhelmingly.

Tunde Oladunjoye
State Publicity Secretary
oladunjoyelo@gmail.com

PoliticsRe: Pastor Chris Okotie At 63: I Wish To Head Interim Govt After Buhari by Marcus07: 9:01am On Jun 20, 2022
The religious obscurantist that can not successfully manage his home dreaming of managing Nigeria.

It is even disheartening that despite being a serial presidential contender, he does not understand the dynamics of governance.

Man of God indeed.
Maxymilliano:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/okotie-at-63-i-wish-to-head-interim-govt/
PoliticsAmosun: Playing To Gallery by Marcus07(op): 12:55am On Jun 12, 2022
Amosun: Playing to gallery

Not a few people wondered what pushed the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, into the presidential race of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the first place. People actually wondered why Amosun entered the race and bought the N100 million naira nomination forms.


While some analysts saw him as a pretender rather than a contender, some described him as a spoiler. The doubt on Amosun’s sincerity was not unconnected with his track record of anti-party activities, for which he was previously suspended from the party even as a sitting governor. It was unbelievable that a man who reportedly had no control of the executives of the party at the ward, local and state level and had not a single delegate out of the 60 delegates from his state would want to contest the presidential primary.



At the last convention of the party in Abuja where the national officers were picked, out of about 242 delegates from Ogun State, the Amosun group had only 12, and they were statutory delegates. Returning from the convention, and realizing that all pre-convention boasts by their boss amounted to nothing, his major supporters started leaving his dilapidated camp in droves and visiting the Ogun State governor, Prince DAPO Abiodun, to pledge their loyalty to the mainstream APC. All persuasions and subtle threats to make them stay in the unpopular camp were rebuffed.



Among the supporters that left Amosun in the few weeks preceding the APC presidential primary in Abuja were Senator Lekan Mustapha; former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Jide Ojuko, to mention but a few.



It was with this serious dilemma of a sinking ship that Amosun hurriedly jumped into the presidential fray. To those who are discerning, it could be seen that Amosun who had touted the name of President Muhammadu Buhari to heaven and back realised he was going to become an orphan in 2023 at the exit of Mr. President, under whom he has been accused of ruling with impunity. Given the Buhari Estate scandal, the alleged mismanagement of OPIC revenue, illegal stockpiling of 1000 pieces of AK47 riffles and many more, not a few people believe that Amosun’s definitely has a date with the law enforcement agencies after this dispensation.



Additionally, it would be remembered that it was the former governor was accused of failing to rein in the urchins on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) who stoned President Buhari, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, and other APC national leaders in Abeokuta on February 11, 2019 during the APC presidential rally, where the governorship flag was handed over to the current Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun.




With all these questions waiting for him to answer in due course, and realising that Asiwaju might probably be the President in waiting, Amosun put one and one together and “stepped down” for him during the presidential primary in Abuja. This was a tactic to save face, adopt Asiwaju as his new political godfather and eventually secure immunity from prosecution after President Buhari’s exit.


The gleeful manner with which the “stepped-down” speech, pictures and video were shared on social media showed that Amosun’s stepping down was self-serving, face-saving and a vainglorious attempt to hide from his shadow.

Earlier on, Amosun and four others that were considered unserious had been asked to step down at the South West meeting held Saturday before the presidential primary and chaired by Chief Olusegun Osoba and Chief Bisi Akande.


The question is, where did Amosun step down from? He had no single delegate from his home state! He neither campaigned anywhere nor consulted like the serious ones . He was just another pretender that kept dropping President Bihari’s name, daydreaming that Buhari would hand over to him like a family inheritance! Of course, only the left-over followers believed that cock-and-bull narrative. He would have scored zero like his counterpart Rochas Okorocha. Previously, he was said to have consistently vowed that anybody but Tinubu would emerge the APC candidate. He obviously joined the train of those that were stepping down when all their plans failed. We are sure this is not lost on Asiwaju.

- Lanre Adenle, Ibara Abeokuta

PoliticsHarmonised Vigilante Group Congratulates Tinubu On Landslide Victory by Marcus07(op): 9:09pm On Jun 09, 2022
....says APC's flag bearer has capacity to redirect Nigeria's security architecture


The Harmonised Vigilante Group, has felicitated with the winner of All Progressives Congress, APC's Presidential Primary, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a dogged fighter.

The group asserted that going by the pedigree of Tinubu and his enviable achievement as the former Governor of Lagos State in the areas of security and infrastructure, he no doubt possesses solution to various security challenges facing Nigeria.

This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, the Osun State capital by the group and signed by the Head of the group, Alhaji Ridwan Hussein Yahasalam.

According to the statement, the APC by its choice of presidential flag bearer has demonstrated capacity in the process of leadership recruitment, adding that Tinubu is a round peg in a round hole.

It further eulogized the former Lagos State Governor as an astute administrator and team leader, who is ready to sacrifice anything for his followers and the country at large.

"The emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded APC's Presidential Primary was the best decision ever taken by any political party in this fourth republic.

"Asiwaju indeed possesses solution to array of our National challenges, especially the menace of insecurity; he is a man with requisite capacity and courage to tackle issue of our internal security headlong", the statement said.

BusinessEde Poly Announces Resumption Date For New Academic Session by Marcus07(op):
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has announced resumption date for the new academic session of 2021/2022, with effect from 4th June, 2022.

This was contained in a memo signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Alhaji Isiaka Tunji Agboola, the copy which was made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sola Lawal.

The memo read thus: " The academic Board at it's emergency meeting held on Wednesday, 8th June, 2022, considered and approved the commencement of academic calendar for the 2021/2022 new academic session with effect from 4th June, 2022.

"The board also directed the online and physical registration for the new session for both new and returning students , including SIWES students should continue on Monday 6th June, 2022, while lectures and other academic activities will start on Tuesday, 14th June, 2022.

"On behalf of the Chairman and members of the academic Board, I wish both new and returning students happy and crises free new session. Kindly observe COVID-19 protocols at all time and in all gatherings and be security conscious.

"The foregoing is for the information and compliance of members of staff and students of the Polytechnic".

Thank You.

PoliticsRe: Atiku’s Dramatic Emergence Causes Panic In Tinubu’s Camp by Marcus07: 7:28pm On May 30, 2022
How could any right thinking person ever think of a northerner to continue ruling this country in the face of lack of requisite mental capacity for coordination and Administration they have exhibited since independence, coupled with the level of national turmoil and disaster they have brought to Nigeria as a result of bad parenting and weak leadership in the region, which gave birth to amalgam of irresponsible and deviant youths, who constitute terrorist gangs of different forms.

It is very disheartening that majority of southern leaders are timid and docile, they could not speak truth to these Northern elements who have failed woefully at home at the peril of the rest of us and only desperate to hang on to power for frivolity .
PoliticsStrike: Ede Poly Management Calls On SSANIP To Reverse Action by Marcus07(op): 9:31pm On May 29, 2022
.....says dialogue remains best option

The Management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has called on Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) chapter of the Polytechnic to review it's stance on the proposed warning strike about to embark upon and kindly reverse it.

The Polytechnic Management in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the school, Sola Lawal, said the appeal became necessary in the interest of the students and the academic community at large.

The statement stated that since there is ongoing peace meeting to find an amicable solution to every issue, such proposed warning strike is needless and unnecessary, adding that some of the demands of the union are being implemented gradually.

According to the statement, the Dr John Adekolawole-led management, with full backing of the Governing Council led by Air Cdre Emmanuel Jekada will continue to engage members of the union as very important stakeholders with a view of creating a conducive and peaceful environment for learning and research.

"While the management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, recognises the inalienable right of every Union to down tools in the course of pressing home it's demand, we therefore consider this proposed warning strike about to embark upon by SSANIP as needless, considering the sincerity of the management to resolve every contending issue.

"To show the level of commitment and seriousness of the management, some of the demands of the union are being implemented gradually in order not to collapse the entire system.

"We hereby want to assure the general public that the Polytechnic is still maintaining it's peaceful atmosphere without any rancour, as efforts are in place to settle with SSANIP quickly without delay", the statement read.

EducationStrike: Ede Poly Management Calls On SSANIP To Reverse Action by Marcus07(op): 6:44pm On May 29, 2022
.....says dialogue remains best option

The Management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has called on Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) chapter of the Polytechnic to review it's stance on the proposed warning strike about to embark upon and kindly reverse it.

The Polytechnic Management in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the school, Sola Lawal, said the appeal became necessary in the interest of the students and the academic community at large.

The statement stated that since there is ongoing peace meeting to find an amicable solution to every issue, such proposed warning strike is needless and unnecessary, adding that some of the demands of the union are being implemented gradually.

According to the statement, the Dr John Adekolawole-led management, with full backing of the Governing Council led by Air Cdre Emmanuel Jekada will continue to engage members of the union as very important stakeholders with a view of creating a conducive and peaceful environment for learning and research.

"While the management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, recognises the inalienable right of every Union to down tools in the course of pressing home it's demand, we therefore consider this proposed warning strike about to embark upon by SSANIP as needless, considering the sincerity of the management to resolve every contending issue.

"To show the level of commitment and seriousness of the management, some of the demands of the union are being implemented gradually in order not to collapse the entire system.

"We hereby want to assure the general public that the Polytechnic is still maintaining it's peaceful atmosphere without any rancour, as efforts are in place to settle with SSANIP quickly without delay", the statement read.
PoliticsRe: The Moment Dino Melaye Lifted Tambuwal Up For Stepping Down For Atiku by Marcus07: 8:38am On May 29, 2022
This Dino is a man with childish mind.

He stands for nothing and always falls for anything.
PoliticsAPC Congratulates Governor Dapo Abiodun On Second Term Ticket, Describes Victor by Marcus07(op): 7:06pm On May 26, 2022
The Ogun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the victory of Prince Dapo Abiodun at the just concluded governorship primary as a “deserved vote of confidence in the Governor by the leaders and members of the party.”

In a congratulatory message to the Governor on Thursday, shortly after the governorship primary held at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, the party described the victory of Governor Abiodun as “a deserved vote of confidence in the state’s helmsman for the peace and progress he has brought to the state since his assumption of office on May 29, 2019.”

The APC also enjoined other contestants in the primary election to accept the outcome and join hands with the governor towards ensuring landslide victory for the party in the general elections.

The statement read in part: “We rejoice with our Governor on his well deserved victory at the just concluded governorship primary election, which we see as a further demonstration of the confidence reposted on the hardworking Governor.

"In the last three years, despite the global economic and health challenges, Prince Dapo Abiodun has demonstrated uncommon zeal, capacity and implemented initiatives that have translated into the emergence of a modern Ogun State where no sector or area is neglected.

“Coming in quick succession was the endorsement of the Governor by the Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council and the award of the Governor of the year by the Vanguard newspaper. All these are testimonies to the fact that a competent leader is in charge.

“The party is using this medium to call on all contestants at the primaries to accept the outcome of the exercise, which was transparent, free and fair. Only one person can occupy the seat of a Governor at a time. We therefore urge loyal party members to cooperate with the winner.”

Tunde Oladunjoye (08055655125)

PoliticsRe: Images Of Osun State Deputy Governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi by Marcus07(op): 2:17pm On May 26, 2022
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most useless deputy never heard of him in almost four years
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PoliticsOgun 2023 And Proposed Government By Proxy by Marcus07(op): 3:18pm On May 16, 2022
Ogun 2023 and proposed government by proxy

Ogun State, the revered gateway of modernity and civilization in Nigeria combines two essential ingredients of greatness. It is strategically located and possesses avalanche of cerebral personalities of global standard.

These two important features make the state unique in terms of exposure and degree of consciousness, especially in the area of intellectualism and commerce.

That the State parades some of the most celebrated intellectuals in Nigeria and Africa at large is no more a news, many of the most successful and respected political leaders in Nigeria of today are from Ogun State.

There is no doubt that the people of the State are very sophisticated and civilized, they critically assess issues on the basis of logic and verifiable evidence and without sentiment irrespective of prevailing circumstances.

Obviously, Ogun State is not the type of State a usurper can survive and have a field day without being challenged and terribly disgraced.

The turn of political events in the State, from the beginning of this fourth republic confirmed this assertion, that the people of the State will resist any attempt by a political dealer to ply his trade and advance his greed.

Going forward, the fruitless expedition that started since 2018 but ended in disarray and ignominy has been shamelessly reactivated again towards the 2023 gubernatorial election .

It is indeed laughable that the leader of the team, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who is the former Governor of the State had learned nothing and forgotten nothing despite his self-acclaimed political knowledge and skill.

For the former Governor to have embarked on this endless route again means Ogun State was under siege for the period Senator Amosun held sway as the Governor of the State; the mentality of desperation and selfishness he has displayed in the recent time exposed him as a despot.

It then became more interesting when majority of Ogun State citizens realized in the last four years that the scope of Amosun's antics is to impose a stooge and docile personality as Governor and continue to rule by proxy.

I, therefore, congratulate the good people of Ogun State for their resilience and doggedness to resist government by proxy and support progressive and responsive government of Prince Dapo Abiodun.

May God bless Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

Kajogbola Ajani, Onikolobo, Abeokuta.

PoliticsOgun 2023 And Proposed Government By Proxy by Marcus07(op): 3:05pm On May 16, 2022
Ogun State, the revered gateway of modernity and civilization in Nigeria combines two essential ingredients of greatness. It is strategically located and possesses avalanche of cerebral personalities of global standard.

These two important features make the state unique in terms of exposure and degree of consciousness, especially in the area of intellectualism and commerce.

That the State parades some of the most celebrated intellectuals in Nigeria and Africa at large is no more a news, many of the most successful and respected political leaders in Nigeria of today are from Ogun State.

There is no doubt that the people of the State are very sophisticated and civilized, they critically assess issues on the basis of logic and verifiable evidence and without sentiment irrespective of prevailing circumstances.

Obviously, Ogun State is not the type of State a usurper can survive and have a field day without being challenged and terribly disgraced.

The turn of political events in the State, from the beginning of this fourth republic confirmed this assertion, that the people of the State will resist any attempt by a political dealer to ply his trade and advance his greed.

Going forward, the fruitless expedition that started since 2018 but ended in disarray and ignominy has been shamelessly reactivated again towards the 2023 gubernatorial election .

It is indeed laughable that the leader of the team, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who is the former Governor of the State had learned nothing and forgotten nothing despite his self-acclaimed political knowledge and skill.

For the former Governor to have embarked on this endless route again means Ogun State was under siege for the period Senator Amosun held sway as the Governor of the State; the mentality of desperation and selfishness he has displayed in the recent time exposed him as a despot.

It then became more interesting when majority of Ogun State citizens realized in the last four years that the scope of Amosun's antics is to impose a stooge and docile personality as Governor and continue to rule by proxy.

I, therefore, congratulate the good people of Ogun State for their resilience and doggedness to resist government by proxy and support progressive and responsive government of Prince Dapo Abiodun.

May God bless Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

Kajogbola Ajani, Onikolobo, Abeokuta.

PoliticsOgun 2023: The Return Of Triple A by Marcus07(op): 8:07pm On May 13, 2022
With the collection/submission of Governorship expression and nomination forms by Hon Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade popularly known with sobriquet Triple A, he has finally returned to a familiar turf where the batton was forcefully hijacked from him in 2019 Governorship contest.

It has been about 3 years of patience and waiting. The speculation has been quite rife within the political discourse across the State. Some political speculators and merchants of power game were even magistrial and categorical; Triple A cannot contest for governorship again. To them, he was down and out. Those ones should take their wrong postulation in their stride now that Triple A is back in the race.

For Triple A, the 3 years of political silence has been quite reflective, engaging and strategic. It has been years of retrospection, introspection and proper planning for the days at hand and coming ones. Lessons has been learnt from past experience. Now the waiting game is over for his political admirers across the state. It's now time to set sail again. Like the Yoruba proverb he's found of says "(Ti Esin Ba Dani, A ma tun gu ni"wink. My direct translation of this will be, when you take a fall from a horse, you have to mount it again.

As the great Nelson Mandela of blessed memory said " It always seems impossible until it is done" From general perception, uprooting an incumbent Governor who is also interested in the race look daunting but Triple A believes that the difficulty of a task does not necessarily means it is impossible. In any case, history is replete with incumbent Governors that have lost their reelection bids. Even incumbent President like president Goodluck Jonathan lost in 2015 with all the power and its ancillary. Artillery of knowledge is always greater than knowledge of artillery which is always going to be limited in scope.

Among those presently in the governorship race across the various political parties in Ogun State, Triple A has name recognition. Aside the incumbent Governor, Triple A is the only one who had been to election proper before. Others presently in the race never had this kind of distinct experience. It does not come easy. One or two with such experiences are not in the governship race but something else. As such, no one in the Governorship race presently can match his kind of forbearance and fortitude. Triple A story is one of grit, drive, determination, focus, talent and immense grace of God. It is the story of the man that cling to people of Ogun State like heavy downpour of Autumn rain in 2019 electioneering process and thereafter.

Aside the incumbent factor on the part of the sitting Governor, Triple A is the man to beat in the race particularly from same political structure. He is dogged and committed to lofty goals and beliefs. The reason he is back in the race is out of conviction that Ogun State deserves a better deal than what is currently at play. Triple A is mentally stable, highly pragmatic even in the face daunting uphill obstacles. He is ideologically sound with big dreams that will definitely give Ogun State a quantum leap kind of development. He has knack not just for public finance theories but also investment applications, corporate world and ways of doing things at the highest level that can only be beneficial to humanity.

Presently, we can say it is morning yet on the creation day with the submission of forms. But the days ahead promises to be highly engaging for the people of Ogun State. Triple A is all out to play a pivotal role in chatting rightful course of development for the people of Ogun State. He is not in the race just to fulfill all righteousness or just a participant like an Olympian. He is the race for the real deal. May the will of God be done not only for him but generality of Ogun people.


*TAYO OYEKANMI*

PoliticsCall Amosun To Order Now- Group Tells Buhari, Adamu, Says Former Governor Is Bei by Marcus07(op): 1:57pm On May 10, 2022
A socio-politcal group in Ogun State, ''Ogun Renaissance'' has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to call the former Governor in the State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun to order before is too late.

The group, in a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Tokunbo Ajasa, and made available to newmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday said Amosun and his supporters are exhibiting dangerous trend of desperation to get back to power through the back door.

Ajasa opined that the level of desperation displaying by the lawmaker and his cronies is capable of dragging the State into serious chaos if something is not done quickly to salvage the situation.

He added that there is a substantiated evidence that the former Governor has set up a propaganda machine with several nocturnal meetings to defame Governor Dapo Abiodun with wrong accusations and throw the state into confusion.

According to him, despite the popularity of Abiodun led administration in the State, Amosun and few others in his team are going around to malign the government and the party in power.

He further accused the former governor of exposing the party,APC, into ridicule with several of malicious content sponsoring in the media against the Governor, adding that such activities are unbecoming of a party man of Amosun status.

''It is very unfortunate that Senator Ibikunle Amosun, after spending eight years as a Governor of Ogun State with fire and fury, he is still scrambling to come back through the back door and govern the state through third party.

''His recent propaganda against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Government has exposed him as desperate man ready to sacrifice anything to achieve selfish tendencies.

''It is obvious that Amosun has not forgiven Abiodun for defeating his stooge in the gubernatorial election of 2019, which understandably brought about the current war of vendetta the former Governor is waging against the incumbent.

''To this end, we passionately call on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, to quickly call the Senator to order and stop distracting the Governor from serious job of governance'', the statement read.

PoliticsForensic Expert Faults Circulating Photograph Of Governor Dapo Abiodun by Marcus07(op): 1:50pm On May 10, 2022
A forensic expert, Dr. Abdulhameed Adedeji, has dismissed as a poor hatchet job, the photograph circulating on social media purportedly showing that the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, was arrested for criminal activities in the United States in the late 80s.

Adedeji, who said photoshopped images could be easily detected through zooming in, reversed text, missing reflections, bad perspective and by checking its edges, among others, wondered why it would take a badly photoshopped image to prove that anyone has a pending criminal case when the country is known for its meticulous record-keeping system.


He said that apart from the fact that checks in the office of the District Attorney and in courts at the purported jurisdictions of the crime put a lie to the claims of Abiodun’s detractors, the circulating image was nothing but concocted documents superimposed on Governor Abiodun’s younger picture, probably taken from his old passport.


He challenged the authors of the picture to show evidence that the United States deliberately blurs the neck region of any suspect, making the head to look like a caricature, as done by the authors of the photoshop in their hasty bid to purvey falsehood.


Reiterating that the picture was a photoshop apparently done by the governor’s political adversary, Adedeji said a close look at the picture reveals two lines on the right, one for the passport and one for the other line, while a finger is clearly visible on the left.


He added: “This kind of photoshop is so crude that no self-respecting media outfit can publish it, and it cannot be presented as part of the evidence pool in any court of law.

“I am inclined to believe the claim that it is the handiwork of political adversaries who see that the governor is doing so well and thought of what they could do to discredit him, following their woeful outing at the last election. It is so bad that it will cause considerable embarrassment to anyone who presents it as ‘evidence’ in a court of law.”


Adedeji, who admitted that there were different software to manipulate photos, said a simple click on a photograph could give revealing information on when it was actually taken and whether or not it is an original document.




“The image is the outcome of crude superimposition on a photograph. It should be completely disregarded,” he said

PoliticsDapo Abiodun: How Sterling Performance Defies Venom Of Calumny by Marcus07(op): 7:30am On May 10, 2022
Dapo Abiodun: How sterling performance defies venom of calumny

The brewing smear campaign against the incumbent Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, by drowning politicians in the State, led by the former Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, is not in anyway strange to every discerning individual in the state and beyond, in fact, it is even expected, going by the enviable performance of the Governor and the cynic nature of his predecessor.

This war of attrition that started since the very moment Dapo Abiodun indicated interest to change the trend of despotic governance in Ogun State by vying for governorship on the platform of APC continued rather tirelessly, as the king of the manor remains blindfolded by inordinate ambition of total dominance.

The onslaught against Governor Abiodun was later intensified when his dynamic leadership became manifested in the steady and progressive manner he is transforming the state from all fronts, especially in the area of infrastructure and human capital development, despite the enormity of deficit left behind by his predecessor.

Obviously, this revolutionary change of order to the admiration of many in the State, especially the downtrodden, who had been callously oppressed by the suffocating civilian junta superinteded by Ibikunle Amosun became a nightmare for the former Governor and his cohorts, hence, the move to bring the incumbent Governor down by all possible means.

That Amosun and his co-travellers have thrown decency and Omoluabi ethos into the dustbin is no more a news, they have practically become satanic and dangerously desperate, in their fruitless efforts to take over mantle of leadership by force in order to continue with their oppression.

It is shameful that Amosun and his foot soldiers could come this low after their failed attempts to stop the Governor in the countdown to 2019 gubernatorial election in the State, and the level of global embarrassment they brought to the State during campaigns.

Sincerely, this paradigm shift in the pattern of development and growth in all strata of the State and the people-oriented leadership entrenched by Dapo Abiodun in Ogun State will not stop, no matter the degree of propaganda embarked upon by Ibikunle Amosun and his docile team.

It is quite interesting now that majority of Ogun Citizens are aware of the antics of the former Governor to impose a rubber stamp on the State and rule by proxy, which informed his cat race to control the party and the political structure.

While it is certain that many Nigerians are also aware of the intricacies of cold war in the political space of Ogun State, spearheaded by Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the determination of the people in the State to follow the path of honour and developmental leadership as against autocracy and deception, it is therefore instructive to tell Amosun and his 'boys' to listen to the evergreen warning of Amil Cabral:

"Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell no lies. Expose lies wherever they are told.

"Mask no difficulties, mistakes, failures. Claim no easy victories".

Comrade Kayode Tella writes from Abeokuta.

PoliticsFresh Attempts By Amosun To Smear Gov. Abiodun by Marcus07(op): 10:28pm On May 09, 2022
May 9, 2022.

Medial Alert!
Fresh attempts by Amosun to smear Gov. Abiodun

The Dapo Abiodun Campaign Organisation (DACA) said it has uncovered “a fraudulent plot” to malign the reputation of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun through sponsored advertorials in newspapers and on social media which are planned to be released anytime from now.

The plot, the organization said, has been traced to a cell of smear campaigners being sponsored by the immediate past governor of the State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

Recently, Amosun’s loyalists have been coming up with malicious, unfounded and totally false allegations to incriminate the governor and present him as one who is ineligible to contest the high office he’s occupying,” it said.
“It has been observed that the cell which also masterminded the exit of a former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been activated to conjure and spread damaging and wicked rumours to sully the sterling qualities of Governor Dapo Abiodun because of his re-election aspiration.
“The plan is to use fake advertorials in as many media as possible, both mainstream and social, of faceless individuals with fictitious names to cast aspersions on the Governor.
The smear campaign also targets the use of fake news, propaganda, and malicious narratives through spon¬sored articles, and other tools to undermine Prince Dapo Abiodun’s achievements as Governor of the Gateway State.
The All Progressives Congress spokesman in Ogun State, Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, had earlier warned of the evil plan saying, “the party has steadily monitored these shameful activities, their perpetrators and therefore wished to inform the public to disregard the emerging trends and patterns by these frustrated elements who are embittered because of their inability to control the structure of the party.”
The spokesperson said the same set of people were behind the subterfuge that saw the former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, out of office.”

“We are committed to providing a level-playing ground for all aspirants who must also shun campaigns of calumny against one another”, he said.
“Those engaged in the deliberate efforts to run it down the governor are on their own. We will support issue-based campaigns and any attempt to resort to character assassination and publication of scandalous and libelous information, will be subjected to party internal disciplinary measures “

The party spokesman praised reputable media organisations that have adroitly stood by the noble tenets of journalism practice.“

No matter the temptation, some media houses are focused, professional and would not compromise the ethics of journalism. We salute them and recommend others,” Oladunjoye concluded.

PoliticsWe Are Not Increasing School Fees For All Students- Ede Poly Mgt, by Marcus07(op): 11:46am On May 08, 2022
We are not increasing school fees for all students- Ede Poly mgt,

.....says allegation baseless, unfounded

The Management of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has debunked allegation of increase in school fees for all students as made by some individuals, describing it as baseless and callous.

The Polytechnic Management, made this known through a statement signed by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sola Lawal and made available to newsmen on Sunday.

The statement faulted claims made by those individuals that the school fees was increased by 100%, for all students, adding that only 30% adjustment was made for new intakes, those new set of students that are to resume next month.

"No increment was made whatsoever for old students, the misinformation making the round by some individuals that 100 per cent increment was made for all students is not only unfounded but wicked and unthinkable.

"As a matter of fact, the Polytechnic website/student portal has correct school fees structures for all levels of students.

"Indeed, we are not unaware of the unfriendly economic season, that is why the increase was pegged at 30% maginal increase. Even at that, it's still the lowest in the zone and only for those that are coming in newly.

" The simple analysis of the pattern of payment is that those that are paying #32000 while admitted will continue paying the amount till graduation", the statement read in part.

It added that the decision on the 30 per cent increase for the new students was a product of wide consultations with critical stakeholders of the institution, including the Students Union leadership (SUL EXCOs) before the final approval of The Governing Council.

PoliticsEde Poly Sets Pace On E-voting, Conducts Peaceful Students' Union Election by Marcus07(op): 11:17am On May 07, 2022
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, on Friday conducted the Students' Union Leadership Election through electronic voting, thereby setting a pace for E-voting in Nigeria's higher institution of learning.

This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by the Protocol, Media and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sola Lawal.

According to the statement, the Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. Oluyemi Omotosho (jnr) after the exercise attributed the success of the poll to the unflinching support of Dr. Prince John Taiwo Adekolawole led Management, coupled with good initiative of the entire staff of Directorate of Students Affairs(DSA), with creative implementation by the ICT & MIS departments that developed the Application.

He added that:" Special recognition also goes to the Chief security officer of the institution and his entire staff, all Polytechnic functionaries for their unalloyed support throughout the elections period".

Meanwhile, the Rector of the institution, Dr. John Taiwo Adekolawole, while making remarks on the conduct of the election asserted that the success of the Students' Union poll has again proved to the entire world that the institution is following the path of making the citadel a house-hold name in the global arena.

According to him, the enviable feat could be ascribed to the motto of the Polytechnic which is " KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND CHARACTER, he, therefore, urged the students to be a good ambassador of the institution and sustain the tempo of credibility and enviable pride which the Polytechnic is noted for.

He also implored other higher institutions of learning to follow suite and develop similar voting application to ensure peaceful and democratic exercise.

PoliticsGovernor’s Elders Advisory Council Endorses Prince Dapo Abiodun For Second Term by Marcus07(op): 7:16am On May 07, 2022
The Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council has adopted the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for second term in office as as the Chief Executive of the Gateway state.

At a meeting held on Friday at the Obas Complex, Abeokuta, the state capital, the members of the GAC led by Chief Olu Bisola Okuboyejo, unanimously endorsed Abiodun for second term based on his sterling performance and re-engineered public good in the nooks and crannies of Ogun State.

After several testimonies on the performance of the Governor who was sworn-in on May 29, 2019 for his first term, the Chairman of GAC called for a motion for endorsement from the elders.

The motion was subsequently moved by the former deputy governor of Ogun State, Senator Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka from Ogun East Senatorial District and supported by Chief Olu Agemo from Ogun West Senatorial District and Chief Segun Sowunmi from Central Senatorial District.

The Chairman later called for a voice vote and there was no dissenting voice.

In an emotional-laden tone, Governor Abiodun thanked the elders profusely for the endorsement and promised never to take them for granted.

“I didn’t get to know about this meeting until a couple of hours ago. I want to assure you that I sincerely appreciate you and will not take you for granted. I must thank my team, from my deputy governor, to the Speaker, Secretary to the State Government, Judiciary and the civil service. One can only be good as one’s team. I am really grateful to my good team. I also thanked the media for your balanced reporting, while hoping that we shall continue to enjoy your robust support in the years ahead.”

Earlier in his speech, Chief Okuboyejo remarked that “Prince Dapo Abiodun is a good example of Omoluwabi. The rare selling points for this Administration are confirmation that projects inherited from previous administrations have been completed and upgraded where necessary.”

His speech read in part: “Today, 6'' day of May, 2022 is historic in the annals of Governor's Elders Advisory Council as we publicly endorse the 2nd Term ambition of our indefatigable governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for second term in office. Having been sworn-in on Wednesday, 29th May, 2019 as the governor, the current tenure would lapse on Sunday, 28 May, 2023.

“The government under his watch is methodical in fashioning the policy agenda around ISEYA with thematic
interpretation on Infrastructure, Social Welfare, Education, Youth & Women Empowerment and of course Agriculture. The delivery of these social contract elements has been applauded,
even by his ardent critics.

“At this meeting, Elders from different areas of the State have highlighted public goods that have been re-engineered in their domains. They have also mentioned the different kinds of infrastructure efforts that have either been delivered or are ongoing. The rare selling points for this administration are confirmation that projects inherited from previous administrations have been completed and upgraded where necessary.

“From Elite Road in Abeokuta South, Ajilete in Yew South, Oke-Agbede in Imeko, Owowo in Ewekoro, Alapoti in Ado-odo/Otta, Ifonyintedo in Ipokia, Ibiade in Ogun Waterside, Ilugun in Odeda and Isiwo in Ijebu-Ode; the story of good performance continue to rend the air.

“Other areas like Oke-Sopen in ljebu North, Ilisan in Ikenne, Onidundun in Obafemi-Owode, Ipara in Remo North, Ososun in Ifo, Isote in Sagamu and Ita -Oshin in Abeokuta North among other towns and wards across the length and breadth of the State have not been neglected.

“The issue of social order and protection is also germane to the elders and we applaud the way and manner in which the State Government has been addressing the matter. It is no gainsaying to allude to the fact that security is everybody's business and the right and workable framework that has been provided by the government assure us that things will get better in our dear State.

“We cannot but commend the increase in Ease of Doing Business index that has significantly boosted foreign and indigenous investment in our dear State. The governor has shown himself as numero uno marketer of our Gateway State and the result is evidently clear in the rise in our internally generated revenue.

The Elders, I believe I am speaking your mind. Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR is a good example of Omoluwabi. Aside from his sterling performance in the last three years, his predecessors were also opportune to steer the ship of the State
for two unbroken terms. And as such, the tide should not be broken.

“On this note, and on behalf of all members of Governor's Elders Advisory Council, I hereby proclaim the endorsement of the Elders for His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to serve for second term in office commencing from May, 2023."

END

Tunde Oladunjoye
Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Ogun State
Oladunjoyelo@gmail.com

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