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ABIODUN CALLS FOR IMPROVED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO OGUN, SIGNS MOU WITH BRITISH POWER FIRM
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says the State, as an industrial hub of the country, will need an increase supply of electricity to unlock more of its economic potentials and attract more investors to the State.

Governor Abiodun who stated this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State Government and a British Power Firm, Konexa, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said as a leading industrial State, there was need for the State to have constant power supply at all times to serve existing companies and attract new ones.

The Governor opined that there was a nexus between industrial development as large, medium and small scale businesses rely on power to thrive, adding that self sufficiency in electricity would encourage artisans to venture into small businesses which would in future boost the industrial capacity of the State.
Prince Abiodun while enumerating some of the steps taken to provide enabling business environment, noted the re-engineering of infrastructure including roads and housing, saying the State was also making headway in Agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Youth Empowerment.
“We are rebuilding our roads and providing affordable housing to our people and those who would want to come and invest in our State. Currently we are embarking on the construction of 2,500 affordable houses across the State. We are also going to construct 10,000 houses that would go for between N1m to N2m.
“Our State is the largest producer of rice, cassava, poultry and even fish in the country. For us to harness all these potentials, we need adequate supply of electricity as this will encourage potential investors to come and invest in our State”, the Governor explained.
On township renewal, Prince Abiodun while calling for collaboration from interested investors, stressed the need for a total remodeling of Ibafo- Mowe axis, as well as the Ado-Odo/Ota corridor, as these towns were allowed to grow without proper planning.
He expressed the hope that the MoU between the State and the company would be mutually beneficial, as the State Government was looking forward to tapping from its expertise for the good of the people.
Speaking, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria who led the company’s delegation, Mr. Ben Lienellyn-Jones, said the company was in the State to partner with government in the area of energy and power and other businesses to create jobs for the people.
He said the company was inspired by the vision and steps taken by the Governor in liberalising the economy and providing a business friendly environment that support investors.
Also speaking, a Director in the Company, Mr. Joel Abrams, said the company would focus on making available 250 Megawatts of electricity to serve 50, 000 residents and companies at the initial stage and would be improved upon subsequently.
Personnel Head, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Ademola Adewumni on his part, maintained that with the coming of the company, there would be improved and quality supply of electricity in the State, assuring that his organization would provide the needed support in the areas of supply and distribution.
Politics
Bola Fisayo Emerged as APC flagbearer for Ondo EAST-WEST Federal Constituency.
Bola Fisayo Emerged as APC flagbearer for Ondo EAST-WEST Federal Constituency.
Otunba Bola Fisayo has been declared winner of APC primary election held across the 22 wards of the Federal Constituency.
Announcing the results, the returning office Dr. André Akuche declared Otunba Bola Fisayo the winner having scored a total vote of 12,783 votes, Otunba Ade Adeniyi scored a total vote of 3,128 coming second while Hon. Abiola Makinde scored a total vote of 1,052 and Dr. Michael Akintomide Ajilo scored a total vote of 1011.
The total valid vote cast was 17974
Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye one of the Aspirants had earlier withdrawn from the race.
Otunba Bola Fisayo appreciated the party members for the mandate given to him and assured the party that unprecedented and adequate representation will be guaranteed in the federal constituency.
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Huge Turnout As Obasa Secures House of Reps Ticket
Huge Turnout As Obasa Secures House of Reps Ticket
A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The hitch-free primary exercise saw card-carrying members in their numbers validate his candidacy, underscoring the strength of his grassroots support.
The development comes just days after Obasa’s May 13 declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he announced his ambition to contest for the federal seat.
At that earlier event, he explained that his decision was driven by calls from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could serve Agege more effectively at the national level.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa had said.
At the primary election, Obasa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from his constituency.
“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.
He further pledged to remain people-focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”
Party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that it reflected the unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.
Observers also pointed to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Hon. Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as evidence of his broader strategy to consolidate party cohesion.
With the primary now concluded, Obasa is set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election, a move that many believe will further entrench the party’s influence in Agege.
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Ajadi Backs PDP–APM Alliance, Expresses Confidence in Oyo Central Senate Victory
Ajadi Backs PDP–APM Alliance, Expresses Confidence in Oyo Central Senate Victory
The senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) alliance for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has described the newly formed political alliance between the two parties in Ibadan as a major step toward strengthening democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He spoke on Thursday at Mapo Hall shortly after the political gathering where Seyi Makinde declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election and unveiled the alliance between the PDP and APM.
Addressing journalists at the event, Ajadi said the coalition signaled renewed hope for democracy and political inclusiveness in Oyo State, noting that the partnership had energized supporters across the state.
According to him, the alliance was not only strategic for electoral success but also a demonstration that democratic values would prevail despite political uncertainties.
“To tell the general public that today’s alliance with APM party with PDP is a great one because when they planned all their plans believing that democracy will not exist, but God has made every possible best to make a provision,” Ajadi said.
He added that the visible turnout at the rally reflected the acceptance of the coalition among residents and supporters throughout the state.
“That is the reason you can see the nook and cranny of Oyo State that everyone is well happy because democracy must remain,” he said.
The event attracted thousands of party faithful, political stakeholders and supporters from across Oyo State, marking one of the earliest major political gatherings linked to the 2027 election cycle in the South-West.
Ajadi, who is seeking to represent Oyo Central in the Senate, also used the occasion to restate his confidence in securing victory at the polls, saying his political ambition was rooted in service and a commitment to deliver meaningful representation.
“My aspiration is total victory because I know what I have for my people and my people know me very well,” he said.
He promised that if elected, he would demonstrate effective legislative leadership and practical representation that would directly benefit constituents across the senatorial district.
“By the grace of God when I assume the office of the Senate, I will demonstrate what it takes to show the general public that there is capacity, and I will definitely show it,” Ajadi added.
Political analysts say the emerging partnership between the PDP and APM in Oyo could alter the configuration of alliances in the state ahead of 2027, especially as discussions intensify over succession politics and opposition realignments.
The alliance announcement came as Governor Seyi Makinde formally entered the presidential race, a move that may further elevate Oyo’s influence in national political calculations as parties begin early consultations toward the next general election.
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