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Oyetola’s administration, reference point of  good governance- Artisans

 

Governance
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 31, 2022 (NAN) Members of different artisans groups in Osun, have described the administration of Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, as a reference point of good governance and positive development.

They made the remarks at an engagement programme organised by the State’s Civic Engagement Centre on Sunday in Osogbo.

According to them, Oyetola has laid legacy of probity and focussed leadership in the state, notwithstanding the outcomes of the July 16 governorship election.

In his remarks, Mr Obafemi Sunday, the Chairman of Osun Chapter of Barber Association of Nigeria, said that the governor’s good work since inception of his administration had became a pacesetter and reference point.

Sunday said that members of the association would continue to pray for the governor to emerge victorious at the election petition tribunal.

“We will not stop praying for the governor, as we encourage him to approach the court to reclaim his mandate.

“He has done well and his legacies will remain with us forever for setting high standard level of good governance.

“We are behind him and we will continue to support him,” he said.

Also, Mrs Funmilayo Taiwo, the President of Hairdressers Association of Nigeria, Osun Chapter, said the outcome of the election would not in anyway prevent them from supporting the governor.

Taiwo said there was no doubt that people of the state massively voted for the governor.

She said nothing would change their love, support and loyalty to the governor.

Responding, the governor commended members of the associations for their unflinching support toward him and his administration.

Oyetola, represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, urged the people of the state to continue to pray for him for the will of God to be done.

The governor also said that his administration would not in anyway relent in the good work he had started since inception.

“We will continuity our good work, because we are committed to the progress of the state.

“We will continue to champion the cause of the masses of our people in line with the mandate.

“We must, among other things, accord priority to their welfare and security,” the governor said.(NAN)www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Ehigimetor Igbaugba/Olagoke Olatoye

General news

Hijrah: Osun govt. declares Friday holiday

Holiday
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 28, 2022 (NAN) The Osun government has declared Friday, July 29 a work-free day in commemoration of Hijrah 1444AH, the new Islamic year.
This is contained in a press statement by   the  Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Olalekan Badmus, who is also the Supervising Commissioner for the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The statement  urged the  Muslim faithful and the entire people of  the state  to use the holiday in prayers for continued peace and progress of the state.
It equally enjoined  all Muslims in the state not only to celebrate Hijrah,  but to also engage in spiritual soul searching.
It urged them to do so in line with the essence of the occasion as exemplified by the virtues of the holy prophet of Allah, Muhammad, while on earth.
 The statement also called for continued support and cooperation of the entire citizens of the state for the Gov.    Adegboyega Oyetola-led administration.(NAN) www.nannews.ng
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General news

Osun Gov-elect, Adeleke constitutes 37-member transition committee

Committee
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 26, 2022 (NAN) The Osun Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke (PDP) has constituted a 37-member Transition Committee to facilitate a smooth transition to his administration on Nov. 27.
This is contained in a statement by the party’s Director of Media, Oladele Bamiji, on Tuesday in Osogbo.
The statement said that the committee was made up of seasoned technocrats, present and former public office holders as well as experts from a diverse field of endeavour.
It said the  committee was to be chaired by a Doctor of Nuclear Medicine and a Fellow of the Euro Institute of Reticulo-endothelial Biology & Medicare, Dr Muyiwa  Oladimeji, while the Director-General of Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation, Mr  Sunday Bisi, will serve as the deputy.
According to the statement, Rep Bamidele Salam will serve as the Secretary, while Mr Adekunle Adepoju, will be his assistant.
It added that the committee would be inaugurated by the Governor-elect on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  on July 17  declared Adeleke as the winner of the July 16 governorship election in the state.
Announcing the results at the INEC Collation Centre,  Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who was the Returning Officer, said that Adeleke  polled   403,371 votes to defeat his closest rival,  Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, the candidate of the  All APC, who scored  375,027 votes.
NAN reports that the PDP won in 17 local government areas, while APC won in 13. (NAN)www.nannews.ng
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Politics

PDP warns aspirant to stop legal action against Adeleke

Warning
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 24, 2022 (NAN) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned Prince Dotun Babayemi to stop further legal action against the  Governor-elect,  Sen. Ademola Adeleke, in the overall interest of the party.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Babayemi contested in the PDP primary in Osun that produced Adeleke as its candidate for the July 16 election.

Adeleke later in the governorship election defeated the incumbent, Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress.

The warning is contained in a statement signed by the caretaker Chairman of the PDP in Osun, Dr Akindele Adekunle, on Sunday in Osogbo.

The party, in the statement, specifically frowned at “apparent attempt by the former aspirant to become a tool of the APC to truncate the overwhelming victory of PDP at the governorship poll’’.

It described as worrisome Babayemi’s refusal to listen to calls by elders of his group who urged him to discontinue legal challenge of the PDP primary in Osun.

“While the aspirant had filed several cases and failed to upturn due process decision of the party, the party noted that the last ruling of the Court of Appeal should put paid to further litigation on the primary.

“Any decision to pursue the issue further will smack of open anti-party activity and a direct disrespect for the people of Osun state who voted massively for Sen. Ademola Adeleke,’’ it said.

The party described as a very dangerous and self-destructive dimension the alleged collaboration between Babayemi and the APC to continue the case, affirming that such evil alliance would end in further legal defeat.

“From the beginning of the litigation to date, it was obvious the aspirant was only holding unto straws as the primary that produced Sen. Adeleke fulfilled all extant regulations and legal requirements in line with the Electoral Act among others,” the statement read in part.

NAN reports that the PDP in Osun had on March 8 held two parallel governorship primary elections in the state.

In one of the primaries held at the Osogbo City Stadium, under the supervision of Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as Chairman, Sen. Ademola Adeleke was declared the winner.

However, the other primary held at the Women and Children Development Initiative Foundation (WOCDIF) Centre, Osogbo, produced Prince Dotun Babayemi as the winner.

In a list of candidates later released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Adeleke emerged as the flag bearer of the PDP.

Babayemi, however, approached the Federal High Court, Osogbo, challenging the PDP’s nomination and submission of Adeleke’s name to INEC and the validity of the governorship primary conducted at the stadium.

The case was, however, dismissed at the Federal High Court Osogbo, as well as the Appeal Court in Akure.

Adeleke later won the governorship election on July 16 with 403,371 votes to defeat his closet rival, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, the candidate of the APC, who scored 375,027 votes.

But in a swift reaction, the Babayemi Campaign Organisation said that the redress being sought at the law court was not to truncate the victory of PDP at the recently concluded governorship election, but rather to ensure it translates to good governance.

The campaign organisation in a statement signed by its Director, Oladiran Ojedele, said that Babayemi was out for justice with a view to claiming his mandate.

It said  “having explored all internal mechanisms of the party to no avail, the option left as spelt by the party’s constitution is to seek justice through the judiciary.

“Our symbol, Prince Dotun Babayemi, is not seeking to truncate PDP’s victory, but he’s out for justice, seeking to claim his mandate at the law court.

“Is such lawful trajectory out of place? For all those who are now crying wolf, what genuine efforts did they make to ensure the PDP is not exposed to litigation?

“At this point, we want to assure everyone that Prince Dotun Babayemi is a genuine and bonafide member of the PDP who will not, for any price, submerge the wishes of the people.

“He has never pretended on his resolve to always be with and for them”. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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General news

Rector warns new students against cultism, indecent dressing, others

Matriculation
By Victor Adeoti
Ede (Osun), July 22, 2022 (NAN) The Rector of Federal Polythechnic, Ede, Osun, Dr John  Adekolawole, has warned the newly admitted  6,857 students against cultism and other anti-social vices in the institution.
Adekolawole gave the warning during the 28th matriculation of the institution on Friday in Ede.
The Rector said that the institution would not tolerate looting, arson, disobedience, examination malpractices, drug abuse drunkenness, cheating, disrespect to constituted authorities and indecent dressing, among others.
“You have a purpose of coming here. The purpose cannot be achieved through magic because purpose is not magic.
“It is something you must constantly and consciously pursue and create with the right approach.
“The polytechnic detests cheating in examination in any form and will not hesitate to take immediate action on such matter.
“You are advised to be of good behavior throughout your studentship,” he said.
Adekolawole also warned the students against indecent dressing, saying the institution is not a centre for fashion parade.
He said the institution had  a well-institutionalised and strictly enforced dress codes, which must be adhered to by all students.
He advises the students against spreading false, fake, divisive and inflammatory information or statements through the  social media platforms.
The Rector urged the new students to always show love, tolerance and respect for one another irrespective of faith, ethnicity or other affiliations .
“Be mindful of the fact that no person has the right to take the law into his or her own hands in this polytechnic. Violence has and never will solve any problem,” he said.
While congratulating the new students, the Rector urged them to make use of various opportunities within the campus.
He said that the polythechnic had been granted approval to award higher degrees such as M.Tech. and Ph.D. Tech.
“With this our HND graduates can proceed to M.Tech directly.
“Also, the dichotomy between the HND and B.Sc has been addressed to the delight of many,” the Rector said.
Adekolawole, however, called on government and other stakeholders in the education sector to work toward putting an end to incessant strike in the country.
“Over the years, majority of Nigerian students are being deprived of their rights to education, while some are made to spend more than the required years on their programmes.
“The whole issue is getting out of hand and before it gets to a point of students and youths taking to anarchy, the government and all stakeholders in the educational sectors should find timely and lasting solutions to the issue.
“It is high time we salvage our educational sector from this state in order to move it to the next level of greatness,” he said.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Osun Govt, Adeleke trade words over alleged looting

 

Looting
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 21, 2022 (NAN) The Osun Government says the claim by the Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the state government officials were diverting and looting government assets and property, is not true.

Adeleke had, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, warned Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola and his allies against diversion and looting of the government’s assets and public properties.

According to Adeleke, some government functionaries and appointees of the governor are converting the public assets to private use.

“We have it on good authority that Osun State assets within the state, Kogi, Lagos, Abuja and outside the shore of the country, are being tampered with for private acquisition.

“We have detailed reports of several property currently being processed for ownership transfer involving serving commissioners and top government officials, hence, serious warning to those involved in the illegal deals,” Rasheed said.

In a swift reaction, the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, said “PDP is only peddling lies and propaganda just to curry underserved public sympathy”.

Egbemode, in a statement, said that Oyetola does not have a background of pilfering or misappropriating funds, adding, “the records are there for all to see and deduce from”.

The commissioner said that no government official had embarked on any looting or diversion of any government assets/property as being claimed by the PDP.

“We know where Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the Governor-elect, is coming from and the world also knows the antecedent of the incumbent Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the hardworking leader, who has served the people of Osun State meritoriously.

“He does not have the background of pilfering or misappropriating funds. The records are there for verification,” she said.

Egbemode, responding to allegation that Oyetola took N17 billion to prosecute the Saturday’s governorship election, also said, “Gov. Oyetola did not take any N17 billion loan to prosecute the election as alleged by Adeleke”.

According to her, we are calling on the people of Osun to ignore the fake lamentations of the incurable propagandists.

“Gov. Oyetola has done well thus far and he will continue to do right by the people,” Egbemode said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday morning declared Adeleke as the winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

Announcing the results at the INEC Collation Centre,  Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the State Returning Officer, said that Adeleke polled 403, 371 votes to defeat his closet rival, Oyetola, the candidate of the  All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored  375,027 votes.

NAN reports that the PDP won in 17 local government areas, while APC won in 13.(NAN) www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Angela Okisor/Olagoke Olatoye

General news

Beware of scammers, we are not recruiting – FedPoly Ede

Recruitment
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, 21, 2022 (NAN) The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has warned the general public to be wary of fake job advert by unscrupulous individuals that the institution is recruiting part-time lecturers.
A statement signed by the Protocol/Media and Public Relations Officer of the  institution, Mr Sola Lawal, on Thursday in Osogbo, said  that  the institution was not recruiting and that the fake advert was aimed at defrauding unsuspecting job seekers.
According to the statement,  an advert for part-time teaching job in the polytechnic, which recently surfaced on some online platforms, was fallacious with notion to defraud.
It said the polytechnic had a proper channels of communicating such information to the general public,  if it wanted to recruit and not on social media platforms.
The statement said the site, “https://mybestportal.blogspot.com/2022/07/federal-polytechnic-ede-recruitment-for.html?m=1”,  through which the recruitment exercise was advertised was fake and not authorised by the school management.
“We are urging the general public to disregard any information on any online platforms adverting vacancy for part time teaching job at Federal Polytechnic, Ede.
“We want to place it on record that the polytechnic is not currently recruiting into any office, any information in contrary is not only fallacious, but criminal,” the statement said.(NAN)www.nannews.ng
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Politics

INEC presents Certificate Of Return to Osun Gov-elect Adeleke, Deputy

INEC presents Certificate Of Return to Osun Gov-elect Adeleke, Deputy
Certificate
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 20, 2022 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return (CoR) to Osun governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

The presentation of the certificate came about 72 hours after Adeleke was declared the winner of the Saturday governorship poll.

Adeleke polled 403,371 votes to defeat the incumbent Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 375,027 votes.

The INEC National Commissioner supervising Osun, Ogun, and Oyo States, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, who presented the certificate to Adeleke, also presented another certificate of return to the deputy governor-elect, Mr Kola Adewusi.

Ajayi, commended the people of the state for the peaceful way and manner in which they conducted themselves during the election.
He said that the voter turn-out was large and there was no major electoral violence incidence recorded during the election..
The commissioner said the introduction of innovative technologies and processes such as the use of; Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), INEC Election Result Viewing Portal, Election Risk Management tools, Training  for Corp members among others, had significantly geared INEC towards delivering seamless voter experiences to the electorate.
“Indeed, the election was perhaps the most anticipated election of the year, not just because it was the last major off-cycle election before the 2023 General Election.
” But also, it was the first major election after the highly rated Ekiti Governorship elections, which was viewed by Nigerians with a note of caution.
” However, with the successful conduct of the Osun  governorship election, the Commission would like to assure Nigerians that this has become the standard of Election Management in Nigeria.
” On the part of INEC, as an electoral umpire, under the leadership of the Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, we are consistent in achieving our vision to become one of the best election management bodies in the world and acting on our core values of; independence, impartiality, neutrality and transparency”, he said.
Ajayi said the certificate was issued in consonance with the provision of Section 72 (Sub section 1 ), which mandated INEC to issue a sealed Certificate of Return to the Governor-elect and Deputy Governor-elect within 14 days after declaration of result by the Returning Officer.
In his remarks, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abdulganiy Raji, commended members of  staff of INEC in general under  for displaying absolute professionalism and commitment to ensure the election outcome was generally acceptable.
According to Raji, our democracy will be stronger if we come together to do the right things such as campaigning with fulfilable promises, modeling positive attitude and behavior while in office.
“Abiding by these steps will not only make life easy for INEC,  but also ensure hitch free electoral processes”, he said.
Responding, Adeleke thanked the people of the state for their support for his victory.
He said with his election victory, the state would move forward to a brighter future.
” This victory will not have been possible, but  for the goodwill of the patriotic men, young and old, who worked hard to make sure we reclaim our stolen mandate.
“I am overwhelmed by your love and support and I do not take this trust you have bestowed on me for granted.
“Our state has now turn to a new page and we can now look forward to a bright future and a path for progress and prosperity for our people.
“I dedicate my victory to my late brother, the first executive governor of the state, Isiaka adeleke and every indigenes of Osun state and to all my supporters, friends and families”, he said.
 
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC,  on Sunday morning declared Adeleke as the winner of the Saturday’s  governorship election in the state.
NAN reports that the PDP won in 17 local government areas, while APC won in 13. (NAN)www.nannews.ng
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Politics

Osun election: True reflection of people’s will — Election observers

Election
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 18,  2022 (NAN) A Civil Society Election Observers, says the Saturday’s governorship election in Osun met the required international standard for credible democratic election.
Addressing a news conference on Monday in Osogbo, the National Coordinator of the group, Mr Fidelis Nweke, said the result of the election
should therefore be accepted by all, as a true reflection of the will of the people of the  state.
Nweke said since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the winner of the election, hence, other candidates should see themselves as co-winners.
He commended INEC for  providing a level playing ground for all the participating political parties and for ensuring timely and even distribution of election materials across the entire polling units.
Nweke also commended the commission for the use of BiModal Voter Accreditation System (BIVAS), for the conduct of the election, adding that it
consolidated  on INEC’s position as a truly unbiased electoral umpire, committed to advancing the democratisation process in the country.
“We wish to commend INEC for making materials available, even though some political party thugs made their work very difficult.
“The commission has indeed proven that our electoral process has impressively improved,” he said.
Nweke also commended the law enforcement agencies for discharging their duties dispassionately during the election.
“The various security agencies, especially men of the Nigeria Police Force and the Army are hereby applauded for their impressive professional conduct during the election.
” There was no record of security intimidation and harassment due to their overzealousness and unnecessary interference”, he said.
Nweke also commended the people of the state for their maturity during the election.
He, however, condemned  pocket of crises caused by hoodlums during the election.
Nweke, however,  urged political parties, INEC and other stakeholders to engage in civic education and mobilisation before any election.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC on Sunday morning declared Adeleke as the winner of the Saturday’s  governorship election in the state.
Announcing the results at the INEC collation centre,  Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who was the returning officer, said that Adeleke  polled   403,371 votes to defeat his closet rival,  Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, the candidate of the  All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored  375,027 votes.
NAN reports that the PDP won in 17 local government areas, while APC won in 13.(NAN)www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Julius Toba-Jegede
Politics

Oyetola’s defeat a big lesson, says APC S/Africa

 

Engr. Bola Babarinde, Chairman, APC South Africa

 

Oyetola’s defeat a big lesson, says APC S/Africa

APC
By Victor Adeoti
Osogbo, July 18, 2022 (NAN) The All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa chapter, says the party has been taught a “big lesson” by the defeat it suffered in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun.

The chapter called on the leadership of the party to begin the process of true reconciliation among aggrieved leaders and members nationwide.

The Chapter’s Chairman, Bola Babarinde and the Publicity Secretary, Sanni David, in a joint statement, on Monday in Osogbo, said the crisis within the party should had been well managed for it to emerge victorious in the election.

The chapter urged Gov. Gboyega Oyetola to use the remaining months of his administration to complete his assignments and projects in the best way.

The group, however, appealed to APC members in Oyo State to learn from the Osun election and start the process of reconciliation with aggrieved members.

“Oyo APC should learn from this big lesson and disaster in Osun State, and aggressively start the process of reconciliation with all aggrieved members to work for the party’s governorship candidate, Teslim Folarin, for resounding success in 2023.

“Folarin should not leave any stone unturned in gearing up internal reconciliation mechanism.

“No advice should be taken lightly especially from Diaspora because we have immense contributions towards party success,” it said.

The chapter also called on party leadership to embrace the reward system mechanism for the party loyalists, who worked for the progress of the party but were neglected.

“APC should begin to take serious the reward system of members of our party.

“Most members are aggrieved, dejected, probably the way the party leaders treated them, especially after working so hard for the success of our party”, it noted.

The chapter also called on leaders of the party and public office holders to be more accommodating, open to ideas, and be kind to members.

“This is the right time for our party to look inwards and begin administration of inclusiveness, especially for members in diaspora.

“We are not competitors, but partners in progress, we have lots to offer in human and resource management, ideological based party structure, foreign direct investment, party sustainability and innovations,” it said.

The chapter also called on APC leadership to re-strategise to win the presidential and other elections across the states in 2023.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Adeleke as the winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in Osun.

Announcing the results at the INEC Collation Centre, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who was the returning officer, said that Adeleke polled 403,371 votes to defeat his closet rival, Oyetola, who scored 375,027 votes. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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