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PDP Primary: 95% of Ayiiwola Delegates Endorse Ademola Adeleke
PDP Primary: 95% of Ayiiwola Delegates Endorse Ademola Adeleke
95 percent of delegates for the forthcoming governorship primary of the Peope Democratic
Party in Iwo, Ayedire and Ola Oluwa local governments today pledged their votes for Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The endorsement was effected at a fully attended consultative meeting of the party held at Iwo.
Reading out the list of pledged votes local government by local government, the representative of PDP leaders at Ayiwola area, Hon Lukman Mudashiru said the apex committee of the campaign at Iwoland is also working to deliver over 90 percent of adhoc delegates to be elected later this week.
Speaking after Alhaji Sulaiman Bello, a former Iwo local government Chairman, had welcomed the Imole team, Hon Mudashiru said the team at Iwo will also ensure massive mobilisation of voters during the general election.
Responding to the endorsement, the leader of Adeleke Apex forum, Prof Wale Oladipo expressed heartfelt appreciation to Iwoland for the endorsement, describing it as “a challenge to other federal constituencies.
“We are overwhelmed by this massive show of support. You have challenged other councils. Ayiwola is a critical stakeholder in the incoming imole government”, he said.
Defend Your Votes
Oladipo who appreciated the good people of Iwo for their open enthusiasm towards IMOLE PROJECT, challenged them to up their ante of support in the forthcoming governorship election.
He specifically called on voters to defend their votes against habitual election riggers, adding “ensure you vote massively and don’t allow election riggers any breathing space.
“Ademola is Highly Qualified”
Oladipo told the delegates and leaders that Ademola Adeleke is highly qualified in all respects to be the governor of Osun state, adding that the former Senator has the educational, political and economic capacities to contest and win the state for PDP.
Saying no reasonable organization would contemplate changing a potent striker, Oladipo urged delegates from across the state to support the Ede born businessman turned politician, noting that “the state needs Senator Adeleke now than ever before.”
“Ede and Iwo Are Allies” -Ademola Adeleke
Addressing the delegates, Senator Adeleke said Iwo and Ede are of the same blood through decades of migration and inter-marriage, declaring “I am here to thank you for the repeated support we have enjoyed from Iwo land.
“I started my political career in Iwoland. I can never forget that. Also Iwo not only massively voted for me during the senatorial race. When attempts were made to rig the outcome, Iwo people rose to physically defend my victory.
“Now you have also endorsed me for the governorship. This rare show of support confirm that while I am from Ede, Iwo is my political home.
“I promise Ayiwola people that Osogbo-Iwo Ibadan road will be a priority. The Ikire -Iwo road will receive attention. The township road will witness rapid changes. I will grant Iwo the honour she deserves as a senatorial headquarters of Osun West, Senator Adeleke “, Adeleke said.
“Ayiwola is for Imole”- Lere Oyewumi
Speaking earlier, frontline leader of Imole team, Akogun Lere Oyewumi described Iwoland as a major political base of the Imole movement, describing leaders of Imole team from Iwo as loyal supporters of Imole leadership.
Oyewumi who is widely seen as an adopted political son of Iwoland commended the delegates for remaining loyal and steadfast, affirming that “we shall all rejoice in victory at the end”
Leaders who accompanied Senator Adeleke include Chief Bayo Ajeigbe, Prof Wale Oladipo, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Dr BT Sallami, Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa, Hon Clement Olorunwa, Chief (Elder) Peter Babalola Power, Hon Egbedun, Hon Ayodele Asalu, Hon Kamil Aransi, Chief Ebenezer Ebenco, Hon Kunle Adepoju, among others.
Ayiwola leaders from Iwo local government who received Senator Adeleke are Alhaji Sulaiman Akanji Bello (SEEBEE), Hon Halidu Tiamiyu, Hon Olawale Rasheed, Hon. Sunday Oroniyi, Hon. Lukman Mudasiru L&K, Alhaja Afusat Amoo, Hon. Ibrahim Akala, Alhaji Kamilu Adio, Hon. Kola Asimolowo, Hon. Shuti Sulaiman, Alhaji Kasali Salinsile, Alh. Jimoh Ojuolape, Hon. Wasiu Ogundokun, Hon. Ismaila Labaowo, Hon. Ambali Akinbami, Chief Moshood Jabari Captain.
Leaders from Ola Olaoluwa local government include Chief Toogun Alao,
Hon. Isiaka Salawu, Hon. Azeez Salako, Alhaji Ganiyu Adigun, Prince Oyebode Adeboye, Agbaakin Ismail Akinyemi, Hon. Ajani Waheed, Alhaji Lawal Azeez, Prince Gbenro Oyeleke, Engr. Sikiru Olalere, Hon. Olusola Samuel and Mrs Serifat Ajagbe.
Leaders from Ayedire who received Senator Adeleke include Chief Buliaminu Ayodabo, Dr. Diran Adigun, Alh. Rafiu Abiosun, Hon. Yemi Asafa, Alh. Abideen Amusan, Alh. Fatai Akorede, Hon. Yemi Ogunbiyi, Mr. M. A. Adeyemo, Prince Dele Aderibigbe, Mr. Hafiz Hammed, Mr. Eniola Odeniyi, Hon. Adesoye Makinde, Mr. Kabir Oyelayo, Alhaji Kazeem Moshood, Alhaja Latifatu Oloruntoyin, Hon. Wakeel Ojo, Mrs Kunbi Ademuyiwa, Mrs Dele Adetunbi, Hon. Akinboro and Alhaji Akeem Ganiyu
Signed
Rasheed Olawale,
Director, Media & Strategy,
Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation
*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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