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It’s the turn of Yewa/Awori to govern Ogun State’ , Adelani Asade seeks for support of the people
‘It’s the turn of Yewa/Awori to govern Ogun State’ , Adelani Asade seeks for support of the people
Ogun state, since inception, forty-three (43) years ago(February 3,1976), to date, has been ruled by five (5) democratically elected governors. Others have been military administrators and governors. Out of these five executive governors, two governors have emerged from Ogun Central Senatorial District. They are:
(1) Chief Olusegun Osoba.: 1992-1993, 1999-2003 (5 years).
(2) Senator Ibikunle Amosun: 2011 -2019 (8 years)
The other three (3) governors that have emerged from Ogun East Senatorial District include:
(1) Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo: 1979-1983 (4 years)
(2) Otunba Justus Oluwagbemiga Daniel: 2003- 2011 (8 years)
(3) Prince Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun: 2019-2023 (4 years)
Out of the twenty-eight or twenty-nine (28/29) years of democratic rule in the gateway state, the governorship seat has been occupied in rotation between the Ogun East and Ogun Central Senatorial Districts. Ogun West Senatorial District has up to date not produced any governor.
The highest position ever enjoyed under democracy by the Ogun West Senatorial District is the office of the deputy governor; an office with no executive/administrative nor political powers to decide on any matter except otherwise directed. Little wonder, the eight years of Alhaja Salimot Badru, a Deputy Governor of Ogun State between 2003 and 2011 did not attract any meaningful democratic dividend to Yewa/Awori sector of the state.
Similarly, the four years tenure of Engineer Naimot Salako is ending in the next two months with no concrete evidences of delivery of any of the campaign promises to Ogun West Senatorial District. Our mothers and distinguished personalities need no blame as the 1999 Constitution has ‘crippled’ their privileged position.
Forty-three (43) years down the line, what Ogun West Senatorial District could boast of apart from the position of deputy governor are the office of the secretary to the state governor, speaker of the state legislature, a few state commissioners and board members. All these positions put together cannot equate the exalted position of a state governor. The chief executive officer, (by the Nigeria style of democracy) that has the powers to dictate where to locate any facility or infrastructure. He determines what to do in any geographical location of the state. Little wonder, in spite of its huge population, human capacity and voting strength, Ogun West Senatorial District is still far behind the other two Senatorial Districts
Ogun West Senatorial District enviable position as the industrial hub of the state since inception (Industries and factories located in Ota, Igbesa and Agbara) where huge and numerous resources which the state use to develop other senatorial districts is not in contention. That notwithstanding, Ogun West Senatorial District is still crawling and begging for infrastructural development in all ramifications. Majority of its roads are in bad shape; they are not motorable. All infrastructure are decaying and in dilapidating condition. Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia has been abandoned. All blocks of classrooms and other infrastructure are gradually going down with the premises filled with overgrown weeds.
The Gateway international Stadium, Ilaro is no longer a pride of the state. The International Market located at owode is a shadow of itself. Whereas all Government infrastructure which include schools, roads, stadiums in other two Senatorial Districts are witnessing renewal, refurbishment and rebranding. This is quite unfortunate in a state of collective commonwealth where only two Senatorial Districts are witnessing tremendous development at the expense of Ogun West Senatorial District. While Ogun West Senatorial District cannot boast of any University, Polytechnic or College of Education within its domain, the other two Senatorial Districts and especially Ogun East are enjoying the boom with one Local Government accommodating a State University and a College of Education.
Reasons for this disparity in not farfetched. While the other two Senatorial Districts have been on top of the game, Ogun West Senatorial District is yet to find its bearing. It is being rumoured that Ogun Central Senatorial District is warming up to take over the mantle of leadership from Prince Dapo Abiodun after his tenure expires in 2027 if he is re-elected in 2023.
If this trend continues, what then is the fate of Ogun Westerners? When will the expected divided of democracy in truth and spirit reach Ogun West Senatorial District? When will Yewa/Awori people have a sense of belonging or do we remain silent in abject poverty, perpetual degradation and insatiable want in the midst of plenty?
This is the time our leaders, elders, traditional rulers, opinion leaders and political giants of Yewa/Awori sector rise to the occasion. The likes of Distinguished Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, Mrs. Iyabo Apampa Senator Ayodeji Otegbola, Senator Kola Bajomo and Senator Tolu Odebiyi including Hon. Representative Kolawole Mobolorunduro and the newly elected distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan (YAYI), Hon. Isiaka Abiodun Akinlade and Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI) are hereby called upon to bail out Ogun West Senatorial District from this embarrassment
Our revered paramount ruler of Yewaland and Yewa Traditional Council including the Olota of Ota and all Monarchs in Awori land should equally rise up to the occasion. The time is now to rally round the only governorship candidate from Ogun West and ensure his victory at the March 11th, 2023 governorship polls in Ogun State, Political Party notwithstanding, Barrister Biyi Otegbeye of the African Democratic Congress(ADC) is a lawyer by profession and a Group Managing Director of Regency Alliance Insurance Plc. He is a game changer, a philanthropist, transformational and transparent leader. A devoted Christian, Biyi Otegbeye is prepared to lift Yewa Awori and Ogun State at large higher if elected.
To this end, I hereby urge Yewa Awori Elders and political gladiators to unanimously adopt Barrister Biyi Otegbeye as the sole candidate of Ogun West Senatorial District and collectively present him to the other two Senatorial Districts as the next governor of Ogun State.
Ogun West Senatorial District cannot do it alone. The would-be governor must have in addition to scoring the highest number of total votes cast at the governorship election, score one-quatre (¼) of the total votes cast in two-thirds (2/3) of the number of Local Governments in Ogun State in order to satisfy the constitutional requirements for the election. At this juncture, it becomes imperative for the Ogun West Senatorial District leaders to appeal and lobby the other two senatorial district leaders and political giants to consider and concede the state number one seat to Yewa Awori people now, even if it is for a single tenure of office.
The Northern Nigeria conceded the presidency to Southern Nigeria for inclusiveness and sense of belonging; hence, we passionately appeal to the other two Senatorial Districts in Ogun State to concede the governorship position to Ogun West Senatorial District in the spirit of live and let others live. This is the time to extend the hand of brotherhood, love and unity to Ogun West Senatorial District.
God bless Ogun State.
God bless Nigeria.
Adelani Asade.
A journalist, writes from Ipokia, Ogun state
*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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