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2023 PRESIDENCY: QUALITY LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE; THE ASIWAJU THAT I KNOW
2023 PRESIDENCY: QUALITY LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE; THE ASIWAJU THAT I KNOW
There are different kinds of leaders; therefore there are no “set” qualities that have to be present in all leaders. Rather, an effective leader draws from a range of personal qualities to help them deal with different circumstances and challenges.
In fact, part of growing strong as a leader is through expanding ones personal qualities. When we are not strong in a particular quality, it is also wise to seek the contributions of others who are strong in that quality. Afterall, no man is an Island of knowledge.
The well-organized person can help to complement the creative person, and the person with the sense of humour can complement the serious minded person.
These are the traits and qualities the man, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents. His style of leadership is undoubtedly of positive and momentous influence.
How and why did I come up with the assertion and position above?
Let me take you through a brief retrospective appraisal of the influence of the man Asiwaju on my person;
Many years ago, precisely during my formative years as a young boy, I was priviledged to grow under the tutelage of the man, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was specifically during his 2-Term tenure as the Executive Governor of the Centre of Excellence, Lagos; the period the foundation for the Lagos we are all enjoying today was laid.
Those years, interestingly, I was opportuned to work directly with Asiwaju’s then Senior Special Assistant on General Administration, now an integral part of the Government of the State of Osun.
Considering the fact that my immediate boss was assigned with responsibilities bordering around General Administration and its likes, I had unhindered access to basically all cabinet ranking members, as well as other personal aides of Asiwaju.
The role of the cabinet ranking personality in question had administrative touches which will of course passes through my immediate boss either directly or indirectly.
This exposure made me vast and conversant with the ways and ideals of Asiwaju; what he stands for, what he believes and what he represents.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a go-getter, a workaholic, an inventor, leader of men, and a master planner.
Isn’t it worthy of mention that today, the most of the cabinet members under Asiwaju are either Governors in their State, Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Members of the Legislative Arm of Government or doing well in their various personal enterprise.
The experience I garnered was purely practical. I saw it all happened. I make bold to say that not many youths in Nigeria would have had a better practical governance experience than myself at that level.
Under Asiwaju, we saw the advent of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos Internal Revenue Services (LIRS), and a whole lot of others.
We saw radical changes in the health sector of the State. He initiated ‘Jigi Bola’ for the elderly. This is in a bid to ensure that the old ones do not to lose their sight in their prime.
Construction of good and durable roads was also a core part of Asiwaju’s legacy during his tenure as Governor from 1999-2003.
He practically touched all facet of the economy with his Team. No wonder it was easy to get a successor from his own Team.
The Asiwaju that I know is not only a courageous leader, he is equally creative, very loyal, honest, forgiving, compassionate, intelligent, determined, fair in judgement and above all, very generous.
As we approach yet another election year, I wish to use this medium to beseech Nigerians home and abroad, not to only support Asiwaju on this noble course, but to importantly vote him massively to become President come 2023.
The prosperity we all clamour and yearn for will come with ease under his watch.
He has done it before. He will do it again.
Tunde Olaogun is grassroot politician, a philanthropist and an environment scientist resident in Abuja, Nigeria.
*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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