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Buhari’s visit, another endorsement of Gov Abiodun’s excellent performance – Prince Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola
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Buhari’s visit, another endorsement of Gov Abiodun’s excellent performance – Prince Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola
In this interview by Bankole Taiwo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and founder, Omooba Obaruwa Foundation, Prince Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola speaks on President Buhari’s visit to Ogun State among other topical issues insisting that Gov Dapo Abiodun has no doubt done well to deserve another term come 2023.
Finally, President Buhari is visiting Ogun State today, what is your take on this?
We really have to thank God for everything, after all the Bible says God makes things beautiful at his own time. We are equally grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for finding time out of his busy schedule to see for himself and identify with the good work of Gov Dapo Abiodun in the state. I therefore join other well meaning Nigerians and good people of Ogun State to welcome our Baba, President Buhari to our dear state. This is really an opportunity for the President to actually find out that our hardworking governor has continued to deliver on his electoral campaign. The governor has made loud statement for good governance with his achievements in road construction, education, agriculture, housing, health, youth development and empowerment among other welfare packages. Look at the stretch of newly reconstructed Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu expressway with street light, the just completed ten lane dualisation of Ijebu Ode-Epe road, the housing at Kobape and Kemta, Abeokuta, the massive investment in education with construction of over 1000 classrooms, the equipping and renovation of our healthcare facilities among others. I am sure President Buhari will have a memorable visit and he will surely return with the conviction that Gov Dapo Abiodun truly deserves further support and that the ground breaking achievements we are witnessing under him should continue beyond 2023.
The APC national reconciliation committee was in Ogun State last week, what is your take on this visit?
It is a great move by the national leadership of the party to resolve all the differences tearing the party apart and strengthened it towards making the party more formidable ahead of 2023 general elections. I specifically commend Sen Abdullahi Adamu led committee for the wisdom and depth of political knowledge with which it has handled the assignment. The general opinion is that Gov Dapo Abiodun is doing a wonderful job and should therefore be supported beyond 2023. We should all see ourselves as one indivisible family, we should close ranks and get working for the betterment of Ogun State and the country at large. We should be careful of being selfish unnecessarily and then be a clog in the wheel of progress.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on on Monday eventually disclosed his readiness to succeed President Buhari next year, what is your reaction to this?
It is a piece of glad tidings that millions of Nigerians have waited for for a while now. It is just obvious that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Jagaban of Borgu has all that it takes to consolidate on the success story of President Buhari. He is an highly gifted politician with International exposure, he is much aware with the challenges confronting us as a nation. He was a two term governor of Lagos State and he performed so extremely well that right from the time he left, the administration of Lagos State has been success upon success. His political success had given birth to several other. I think Tinubu presidential ambition is the ambition of the progressives in the country and diaspora and I want to say that this is a success story from start to finish as the almighty God liveth.
What do you think should be the focus of the APC led government in the new year 2022?
President Buhari should please intensify efforts to fight insecurity. He must be a bit more hard on those disturbing the peace of the country. The rate at which these bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and all sorts send many to their early grave yards is alarming. Insecurity is now a problem across every part of the country The President has really tried but he can do more to ensure that everyone is safe in the country. I appreciate the President for agreeing to label these bandits terrorists for that is who they. Peace and tranquility are quite necessary to attract foreign investors into the country. The general election is next year, there is definitely going to be a lot of political activities this year and so there should be adequate security for all.
Another area I equally expect this government to also work on this new year is our economy. It needs a lot of rejuvenation, the inflationary trend is worrisome and must be arrested. I welcome the appointment of Dr Doyin Salami as the Chief Economic Adviser to Mr President. President Buhari should please get more experts if need be to address our challenges in the economy.
Finally, President Buhari should also plans his succession, he must ensures he hand over to someone who is capable of consolidating on the big leaps he has made during his tenure. He should prayerfully ensure that the job is given to the person who can do it and do it well
What are your plans as we approach 2023?
Yes, I am a politician, but I keep saying this that I am first a technocrat before becoming a politician. I have always supported the government of the day, I am never ambitious. For now, my priority is to support Gov Dapo Abiodun to continue his good works beyond 2023. And as someone who believes so much in leadership, if the governor now say that you are to serve your people at the Assembly or any other office, I will gladly serve my people in any capacity.
What is your charge for the people of Ogun State?
They should please be patient and support the government of Prince Dapo Abiodun to record more success in its determined bid to leave the state far better than he met it. Here’s a man who by the special grace of God already made his money before coming into power. Almost three years into his first tenure, he has left no one in doubt that he cared so much about the development of the state. Can you imagine the impact of the ongoing Agro-Cargo Airport project when completed? The economy of our dear state can never remain the same. This is a project that will multiply the wealth of this state by 100. The governor is very passionate about improving the lots of the people in the state, he thinks, talks and works on these every seconds. Our people should therefore shun destructive criticism and rather support our governor to do much more than he had done in the past..
*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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