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2019: Ogun Pastors Endorse Paseda Governorship Ambition
Not less than 1,000 clergymen in Ogun State yesterday endorsed the governorship aspiration of Otunba Rotimi Paseda for 2019.
Paseda who was the 2015 UPN governorship candidate in Ogun State is yet to align with any political party.
But the pastors under the aegis of “Men of Issachar” said they adopted Otunba Paseda regardless of political party he chooses.
Speaking in Ilaro on Tuesday, President of the group and General Overseer Higher Ground Church, Rev. Julius Akinrinade stated that their endorsement was apolitical, but divine as God directed.
Rev. Akinrinade noted that, they decided to adopt Paseda to encourage more Christians in politics in order to have people with fear of God and human compassion to lives and property of the people.
He maintained that, the group who were representing all General Overseers of Pentecostal Churches in Ogun West are supporting the Omu-Ijebu politician for his antecedent and belief in God.
“It is high time we rise up against any intimidation and support people with the fear of God in government. Our resolved to support Otunba Rotimi Paseda was based on his credentials and antecedent as someone who is God-fearing and have the interest of the people at heart.
“Everyone you see here today are General Overseer of their respective churches in Ilaro, Aiyetoro, Ado-Odo-Ota, Sango, Oja-Odan, Ijoga, Imasayi and so on. We have prayed to God for the way forward and today’s event is a manifestation of what God has said.
“We are supporting him without sentiment or bias mind. We are not supporting him because he’s from Ijebu or Egba, but we are solidifying our trust and endorsement in him because he will fulfill God’s manifestation in the lives of the people of Ogun State. God will shock many power brokers in Ogun State because of Paseda”.
In his own submission, Rev. Akinola Fabunmi, the General Overseer, Faith Chapel, Sango Ota, Ogun State lamented the low turn out of Christians, especially men of God in politics, saying they cannot continue to leave governance in the hands of “cabals”.
Rev. Fabunmi explained that, the absence of men of God in governance of the nation has resulted in various backwardness in all sectors of the economy.
“According to the biblical saying that, we cannot be in sin and expect the glory of God to manifest. That is why the men of Issachar are rising up once again to fight spiritually for the emergence of God’s candidate.
“Paseda 2019 is God’s project and we shall support that mission with fasting and prayers,” Rev. Fabunmi stressed.
Reacting, the governorship aspirant, Otunba Rotimi Paseda commended the faith of the men of God in his aspiration, promising to not disappoint the trust and confidence reposed on him.
Paseda who promised a rekindled hope to the electorate by fulfilling his electoral manifestos if elected as governor in 2019, promised to announce his new political party soon.
“This is a new step in our resolved to rekindle the lost hope of the people in the political class. I’m surprised to have received their call on Monday that, they wanted to see me. But to my surprise, they all announced their support and endorsement for my governorship ambition.
“Despite the fact that, I’m yet to align with any political party, they have agreed to support my ambition with prayers, that alone for me, is more than N20billion. But I’m also going to announce my new political party soon before the party primaries.”
*Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate*
As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.
Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.
Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.
“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”
Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”
Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration
Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.
In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.
“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.
He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.
He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.
Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic
ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.
Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.
“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.
The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.
“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”
The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.
“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.
“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.
“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”
The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.
“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”
Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.
On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.
He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Source: Daily Independent
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