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Abiodun commissions 4.5km Molusi College Road, promises solar lights in rural areas
Abiodun commissions 4.5km Molusi College Road, promises solar lights in rural areas
…as PDP chieftain lauds, drums support for governor
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, commissioned the 4.5km Molusi College Road in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu-North Local Government Area of the state, with a pledge to provide solar light to rural areas that are not connected to the national grid.
The governor further stated that electric transformers would be distributed to boost power supply in the grassroots, while grading of rural roads would commence soon.
“There are areas and communities across the state that we call the underserved communities where there is no provision of electricity through the grid. We will be deployinh to these areas our scheme in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency to provide electricity using solar, you will soon see us using solar to our areas that are underserved”, he said.
Abiodun explained that the choice for the construction of Molusi College Road was a joint decision of the people due to its importance to the socio-economic well-being of the people in the area.
According to the governor, the road is historic as it leads to the prestigious Molusi College that has produced prominent sons and daughters of the state.
He informed the gathering that his administration had constructed a good number of roads in the Ogun East Senatorial District including; Ijebu-Ode-Epe, Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye, Oba Erinwole, Ejirin roads, among others, adding that his government would not rest until all major roads in the state are made motorable.
He, however, assured that affordable housing units would be constructed in Ijebu Igbo.
“On our affordable housing, we’ve so far built over 1300 houses in three and half years and we are still building, by the grace of God, between now and May, we will build probably another 700 houses, totalling over 2,000 houses in three and half years.
“I was just discussing with senior members of this community and I told them that I would like to build affordable housing units in Ijebu North. I am promising you today that we will come and do the ground breaking of affordable housing units in this town. We will ensure we locate it in such a way that it will be strategic so that it can serve Ijebu-Igbo and Ifelodun state constituencies.
“By the grace of God, this state will become oil producing, we have Tongeji Island, we have Olokola and we are working assiduously to ensure that we become oil producing. We will also have a seaport which fits into our multi modal transportation master plan
We have a rail line going from Lagos to Ibadan, before I leave, ships will berth in our seaport”, the governor stated.
The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, in his welcome address, said the road despite its strategic importance was in a terrible state for a long time, with motorists going through a bitter experience.
He said the construction included the adjoining roads in the town to complement the newly constructed Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye and revive economic activities in the areas, assuring that roads with economic importance across the state would be rehabilitated.
In his goodwill message, the Awujale of Ijebuland Oba Sikiru Adetona, represented by the Dagburewe of Idowa, Oba Yinusa Adekoya, said the construction of the Molusi College Road is a plus to the administration of Governor Abiodun, expressing the hope that he would perform better in his second term starting from next year.
The senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Lekan Mustapha, applauded the governor for even distribution of developmental projects across the state and for constructing the road which would improve the economy of the area.
He called for the reconstruction of more deplorable roads in Ijebu Igbo and its environs.
Meanwhile, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and Chairman, Ijebu North Council of Elders, Bayo Dayo, speaking at the event, called on the electorate to vote for character and integrity in the next year’s election.
He pointed out that the forthcoming election shouldn’t be about party politics, but character, experience and competence
Dayo noted that though he is a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he would always support a good product that the country is in need of.
“This is about development and not about political parties, Governor Dapo Abiodun has done well and I think he deserves to continue in office.
“The forthcoming general election isn’t about the party, it is about character, experience, antecedent and competence. And we should leave party politics behind and follow a candidate who has a vision and the mission.
Like I said before, I am a card carrying member of the PDP, but the forthcoming election shouldn’t be about parties, but about antecedent and passion for a better Nigeria.
“Our people have been saying that they will follow us if we give them a good product, I am a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), but I stand with a good product, a product that can deliver,” he stated
While commending the governor for his massive infrastructural development across the state, the PDP chieftain said that despite the difference in party ideology between himself and the governor, he wishes the governor all the best during the forthcoming general election.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun is doing very well, he is a good product and he is delivering good governance across the state. He is a good man, he has done very well. I wish him all the best in the forthcoming general election, he has done well,” Dayo concluded .
The Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebajo while commending Governor Abiodun for solving the interregnum involving the Orimolusi stool of over twenty-seven years, acknowledged him for embarking on the rehabilitation of the 4.5 km Orimolusi road, a road which according to him was in a bad state before his intervention.
*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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