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Obasanjo, Fayemi, Akeredolu, Oyetola, others storm Akure for Fasoranti
…As Fayemi advocates reading culture to boost intellectualism
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has stressed the need for Nigerians to resuscitate and sustain reading culture at this critical point when the country is confronted with a debilitating and anti-intellectual culture.
Dr Fayemi stated this at the public presentation of Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti’s autobiography in Akure, Ondo State at the weekend.
The well attended event had in attendance, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, and former Governor Kwara State, Senator Cornelius Adebayo, former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Oluyemi Falae.
Dr Fayemi, who commended the author for documenting his life history for this generation and generation to come, described the book as a beautiful work of history, educational management and a pearless work of politics and community development.
He said: “Papa has given us a beautiful work of history, a beautiful work of education management, a pearless work of politics and community development and the one worthy of being on every book shelf in every part of this country.
“For us in this generation,we do have generational responsibility to read book like this the way we devour Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s books, the way we familiarize ourselves with chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s book.
“Not for us to solely agree with the book but for us to underscore the importance of witnesses to history at a time that it seems to be developing very debilitating anti-intellectual culture in our clime.
“It is huge kudos to Baba that he has given us this book and we can trace its trajectory to his younger days through his UI days, through his Itaogbolu days, his Baptist days and then his Christ School days before delving into politics.”
The Governor also promised that the governments of Ekiti, Ondo and Osun states would take up Pa Fasoranti’s #500 million digital library and Democratic Institute Project.
Earlier, Ex- President Obasanjo who was Chairman at the event, described Pa Fasoranti as a rare gift to the Yoruba race whose life of integrity is worthy of emulation.
Also Governor Akeredolu said the author lived most of his life building and moulding the younger ones in the virtues and values held in high esteem by the Yoruba race.
He assured that the Government of Ondo would support the Afenifere leader in realising his vision of archiving history and promoting democracy through the digital library and Democratic Institute Project.
In his address, Pa Fasoranti who spoke through his political associate, Otunba Oladehinde Arogbofa expressed gratitude to those that had contributed to his success in life.
He explained that the Democratic Institute would serve as his visible contribution to human capital development and to serve as educational base and training Institute that would sponsors researches, conferences and bills at the National Assembly.
The Afenifere leader said the digital library would archive critical events of pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial era.
In his review, renowned historian, Professor Banji Akintoye revealed that the book does not only document the lifestyle of Pa Fasoranti as a student, teacher, principal, politician and leader of Afenifere but also reflected and profer solution to the current situation of the Country.
Prof. Akintoye said the writer demonstrated matchless calmness in the face of diverse challenges and storms that confronted him as he advanced in age.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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