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THE OMOREGIE OGBEIDE-IHAMA FACTOR IN REPRESENTATION POLITICS

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While some see political office as an exalted pedestal for self-aggrandizement and pecuniary pursuits, there are few who make judicious use of such a position to add value to the larger society. This rare group are usually men and women of intellectual substance who have, among other philosophical orientations, imbibed the Platonic concept of the Philosopher King as their guiding principle.

The lawmaker representing the Oredo Federal Constituency at the House of representatives fits into this rare group. A young and vibrant politician whose passion for good governance is phenomenal, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama has shone like the milky since he assumed office in 2015. He has made remarkable contributions on the floors of the Green Chamber where he has continued to move progressive motions aimed at bettering the lot of his people back home and in the diaspora.

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Doubling as the House Committee Chairman on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ogbeide-Ihama’s input towards the reorientation of Oredo youths has been very significant, bearing in mind the human trafficking and illegal migration challenges that had ravaged youths of Edo state. Apart from being a worthy role model to many who think that the only way to make it in life is to pursue quick fixes, the lawmaker has demonstrated that with patience and hard work, there is nothing a young man cannot achieve.

More so, his cultural reorientation efforts in his constituency have helped to shape the psyche of an average Oredo youth, making them to see the innumerable potentials embedded in their culture by setting up cultural clubs in schools within his constituency. The larger-picture-effect of these efforts lies in the illustrious embrace of loftier heights by the Edo youth rather than run on the fastlane in pursuit of shadows.

Apart from the numerous constituency projects he has continued to commission, Hon. Ogbeide-Ihama’s impact at the National Assembly has been outstanding. His leadership qualities and selfless mien have earned him international recognition as he was recently awarded an honourary doctorate in Public Administration by the Commonwealth University. “I want to express from the most sincere depths of heart my gratitude, and to dedicate this award to all Oredo constituents for their unwavering Love and support extended to me since I joined politics and all through my service so far. I am sure I haven’t disappointed you so far, even though there is still so much to be done. God will strengthen me with continued zeal to deliver on your expectations in any capacity you place me,” he said through a Facebook post shortly after receiving the award in Dubai, UAE.

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During a recent plenary at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbeide-Ihama raised a very salient issue while moving a motion aimed at stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission from implementing an obnoxious policy which would lead to the disenfranchisement of his constituents, nay many Nigerians. As a staunch supporter of the democratic process, his motion was aimed at checkmating any negative clog that would pose a problem to the wheels of people-oriented politics and the principle of inclusiveness at all levels.

In a message to his constituents titled URGENT NEED TO HALT THE DISPLACEMENT AND DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF REGISTERED VOTERS AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED SPLIT OF POLLING UNITS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, the lawmaker observed that, “All efforts should be made by all stakeholders to make the electoral process easier and more encouraging for citizens to participate. Anything that will make it more difficult than it already is for a citizen to cast his vote must be discouraged.”

Continuing, he added, “INEC, as part of the preparations for the 2019 general elections has decided to split existing polling units which have more than 750 registered voters into new units to be CITED IN COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. What this means is that a voter who is registered to vote in George Idah Pry School, Ihama Rd, GRA for instance, may have her present unit split if it has over 750 registered voters and her new unit moved to probably Oko Central!”

“When my constituents have done their part by going through the ‘stress’ of registering close to their homes to enable them vote on election day, INEC should not make their efforts in vain with this its proposed plan. Nobody needs to be told that this move if allowed to go ahead will end up disenfranchising thousands of voters,” he concluded. That motion was greeted with an immediate action by the honourable Speaker of the House of Representative who set up a committee to look into the matter and submit its recommendations in due course.

Presenting a trophy recently for the flag off of the Stephen Keshi Memorial U-17 Football Tournament recently, the lawmaker urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of giving honour to those who have served the nation meritoriously while pledging to continue to support every good cause that aims at engendering development. “I want to affirm my commitment to all efforts by every group-corporate, government and community to ensure that his name and legacy lives on,” he said, adding that, “A younger generation is watching how we treat those who have sacrificed and brought honour to our country.”

No doubt, Nigeria needs vibrant and cultured minds like Hon. Ogbeide-Ihama to steer the nation towards the right direction. The rot that has continued to eat deep into our polity will continue unabated until we as a people start to look out for quality in the kind of people we vote into political offices. We must stop the practice of allowing our votes to be bought by money bags. The Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama factor in representation politics speaks for itself. Quality thinking, a philosophy of selflessness, good education and an innovative spirit – these are the makeup of the Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama factor

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‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

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'Pity men', Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

 

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Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has lamented over the choice of outfit ladies wear to the gym.

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The movie star, in a video on his official Instagram account, lamented that women now wear revealing outfits to the gym, and the times he goes to the gym, he sees something he didn’t plan to see.

 

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'Pity men', Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

 

He also revealed that, due to this trend, he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.”

 

 

He said, “Ladies how far? Should all the men not come to the gym again? Because it’s getting out of hand and becoming appalling, I don tire. Make una try to dey wear beta cloth come gym nau, what is this?

 

 

“There are men that have made up their minds to make the heavenly race and na una dey plenty for gym. Whoever that sells these clothes to you people, their shop go burn down because what is going on? Every single time one comes to the gym, wetin you no plan see you must see am.

 

 

Una don make up una mind say no man in this Nigeria will make heaven but It won’t work because I’ve left the gym for una, I’ve set up a gym in my house because I cannot cope, I want to make heaven. You will have 20 people in the gym, 300 are women, doing exercises.

“Have conscience, men are people’s children too, I’m speaking for all the men and we need to make heaven.”

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

Nollywood loses another veteran actor

 

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The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

 

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page .

Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.”

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Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River.

 

The actors were said to be on their way to a location when the incident occurred.

 

 

Adigwe gained recognition primarily for portraying fatherly characters in Nollywood films.

His breakthrough role came as Mr. B in the popular sitcom “Basi and Company.”

He also appeared in the highly successful 2019 movie “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”

Although born in Enugu State and spent his early years there, he later moved to Austria, where he completed his primary and secondary education.

 

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

…Celebrates Golden Jubilee In Glitz and Amazing Glory

 

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She is a damsel, an embodiment of beauty, brain and brawn, possessing the best of qualities any discerning mind would dream of. She is no one else than Erelu Olajumoke, Erelu of Ifetedo Kingdom and founder/Chief Executive Officer of Erelu Olajumoke Foundation. Very industrious, illustrious and extremely hardworking, Erelu Olajumoke, the Iya Ijo of Bishop Court Chapel in Alagbaka Akure will on Saturday, the 20th of April, 2024 celebrate her 50th birthday, stepping majestically into the fifth floor and marking a golden jubilee that looks every inch, good on her.

 

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The effervescent, glamorous and charismatic Erelu Olajumoke is an enigma, a colossus who has contributed immensely to humanity and the entire global economy. She is graciously blessed with the spirit of giving. Erelu Olajumoke, a magnanimous lady of substance, value and valor has been practically involved in various forms of empowerment, spreading love, passion and absolute generosity to the poor, the needy, the old (elderly), orphans, widows/widowers, the impoverished, the underprivileged and the intimidated members of the society. Endowed with an uncommon traits of great-heartedness, Erelu Olajumoke took it upon herself to alleviate the poverty levels of the people by directly, impacting on their lives.

 

Oftentimes, this legendary philanthropist, who is very much aware of the fact that health is indeed wealth, has organized various medical outreach programmes that yielded great impact on beneficiaries. Through Erelu Olajumoke Foundation, this amazon of beauty has transformed the lives of many, bringing in, health care professionals from around the globe to give succor to those with health challenges. Her roles in the rejuvenation and revamping of people’s health are awesome and iconic. Those who have benefitted from her tremendous medical contributions would always say lofty tales about her.

 

 

As an outstandingly committed child of God, Erelu Olajumoke who is currently basking in the euphoria of clocking 50, has been and still involved in fundraising activities towards her church and evangelism. Her passion and zeal for spreading the good news of God, winning souls into the Kingdom of God and expunging sinners from the gory dungeons of sin are highly recognized and commendable. She is absolutely emotional and animated to the church, the Gospel and everything about her Creator.

 

 

An extremely supportive partner, Erelu Olajumoke is simply, the strongest pillar of support to the political and democratic achievements of her beau, the distinguished Senator Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the dynamic and zestful Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja.

 

 

As a matter of fact, Erelu Olajumoke has displayed so much affection for the amiable Senator through unwavering support, unalloyed devotion to his democratic ideologies and strategies coupled with her reciprocating fondness for the people her hubby represents at the Red Chambers. Erelu Olajumoke synergized her benevolent acts with those of her beloved Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi by catering for constituency needs under his Osun Senatorial District covering Osogbo, Ila, Boripe, Odo-Otin, Boluwaduro, Ifedayo, Irepodun, Olorunda and Orolu Local Government Areas.

 

 

The ‘birthday girl’, Erelu Olajumoke regularly extends her olive oil of love, passion and care for all widowed women and men in these communities not excluding helpless and hopeless orphans, out of school children, those experiencing excruciating poverty amongst other less-privileged within the Osun Central Senatorial District and beyond. Erelu stands as a rock of Gibraltar, upholding the democratic values of her hubby with in-depth determination, perseverance and tenacity. As the First Lady of Osun Central Senatorial District, Erelu Olajumoke has performed meritoriously contributing immensely to the successful foray and great achievements of her best friend, her best adviser, best confidant and above all best lover, the distinguished Senator Ajagunla Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the Tayese II of Ifetedo Kingdom.

 

 

 

With the input and advise from Erelu Olajumoke, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyo has brought new hope to the good people of Osun Central Senatorial District, giving our palliatives and economic empowerment equipments like buses, cars, motorcycles, tricycles, hairdressing equipments, barbing gadgets, grinding machines, freezers amongst other vital poverty alleviation to drastically and astronomically reduce poverty from the shores of that senatorial district.

In a nutshell, Erelu Olajumoke, who will be gathering high net-worth dignitaries, top celebrities, society bigwigs, powerful political stalwarts, family, friends and well-wishers come Saturday to celebrate her joining the club of the 50s, could be described as an awesomely delectable queen with an uncommon heart of gold.

Happy birthday to this rare gem, a blessing to humanity and the solid pillar of support behind one of Nigeria’s most reliable Senators, Ajagunla Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi.

Barrister Olaitan Ilori

 

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