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UNCOVERED: Amosun’s Grand Plot to Destroy Ogun APC + List Of His Candidates In Other Parties

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Investigations carried out by First Weekly Magazine has revealed that in line with his continued refusal to accept Dapo Abiodun as the official governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, there is grand plan by Governor Ibikunle Amosun to cause a great confusion and inflict optimum and irreparable damage to the party in the state, it’s national leadership and official candidates of the party in the state that is outside his  anointed cronies otherwise referred to as “Amosun’s consensus candidates list”.There are early indications that Abdulkadir Adekunle Akinlade aka Tripple A, and other key members of Amosun’s kitchen cabinet, who lost out in the just concluded APC primaries may have finally concluded plans to contest elections under Democratic Peoples Party (DPP).

DPP is a Nigerian political party founded in 2006 by disgruntled members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

Published names of parties’ candidates just released by INEC in Ifo Local Government Area and other selected areas showed names of several Amosun’s men believed to be holding the positions temporarily and in trust for most of Amosun “consensus candidates” who couldn’t win the nomination during the APC primaries.

It is in this regard that Governor Amosun, as widely reported recently by several online media, openly ridiculed President Muhammadu Buhari as a betrayal and ingrate, who abandoned him at critical time of need after he, Amosun had personally brought the President out of poverty by paying the President’s children’s school fees, and providing him with accommodation and doing some other things for him in the past.

We have also learnt very authoritatively that as part of Governor Amosun’s alleged destructive plans towards APC, he has secretly made funds available to each of his  preferred candidates and encouraged them to start all types of frivolous litigations against the candidates of the APC so as to ultimately drain them out financially before the 2019 general elections.

It was also gathered that Hon. Gbenga Ademosun, who is Governor Amosun’s current Commissioner for Community Development and Co-operatives and former publicity secretary of the APC in Ogun State, is the official senatorial candidate of APM and that this is another handiwork of the Governor.

Sources stated that Ademosun claimed to be a businessman on his INEC forms, which were made on oath.

We were informed that another classic case of Amosun’s alleged anti-party activity and “determination to destroy APC,” is having Kehinde Adepegba, who is the current Chairman of Ewekoro LCDA, as the candidate of another party among “other loyalists that he has planted in other political parties and ‘make things difficult for the candidates of the APC in the various political offices.”

It will be recalled that Governor Ibikunle Amosun had recently openly criticized the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomohle, a chieftain of the party in the state and former state governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and those he called “Lagos cabal” as being responsible for his woes in Ogun State.

This was despite the fact that he reportedly became the state Governor in the first place with the backing and active support of the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

A source, who didn’t want his name mentioned, told First Weekly that the true “ingrate” is Amosun himself, who allegedly got his initial breakthrough from the help of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), who he said awarded Amosun many lucrative contracts and retainership.

“It is pathetic for Amosun to have turned around and attempt to ridicule the President, who did everything possible to ensure that he got whatever he wanted from the Federal Government.

“How can Governor Amosun say he assisted Buhari.This is a man that was nobody before he got to the coveted office of a state governor in 2011. Now, he feels he is bigger than everybody and that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu should be disregarded. This is just too bad for someone like Amosun,” the source said.

The sources stressed that Amosun should have emulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who jettisoned his senatorial ambition in 2007 for Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon aka GOS after he had been accused of imposing Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola on the then Action Congress (AC) as the party’s governorship candidate for Lagos State.

Candidates allegedly planted in DPP by Amosun, who will eventually be substituted with names on his “consensus candidates” who did not succeed at APC primaries include:

SENATE 

  1. Dr. Babatunde Ipaye – present Commissioner for Health – Ogun East
  2. Alhaji Bolanle Adeyemi – Currently SSA and plaintiff in Abeokuta FHC case  -Ogun Central.
  3. Chief Taiwo Fagbemi  – Current SSA Energy – For Ogun West.

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Below are the list of APC party executive members/government political appointees that Governor Ibikunle Amosun planted in DPP to contest against APC. They are to be substituted with the “consensus” candidates on or before December 1st deadline for withdrawal/final substitution of candidates:

  1. Odebiyi Safiu Abiodun – former chairman, Egbado South LG – Egbado  South /Ipokia Federal Constituency.
  2. Adekunbi Fatai Aremu – Former SLG, Egbado North LG and younger brother of Speaker OGHA – for Egbado North/ Imeko Federal Constituency.
  3. Olabode Taofeek Babatunde – LCDA Chairman in Abeokuta North L|G – for Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal Constituency.
  4. Olajumoke Akinwunmi,  SA/GM, Housing Corporation – For Abeokuta South Federal Constituency.
  5. Odumosu Olugbenga – For Ikenne/ Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency.
  6. Mojeed Ekelojumati – Commissioner in Civil Service Commission  – For  Ijebu North/ Ijebu East/Waterside Federal Constituency.
  7. Engr.Ariori Saheed – Current Chairman, APC, Ifo LG – for Ifo/ Ewekoro Federal Constituency.
  8. Lamidi Rasheed – For Ado Odo/ Ota Federal Constituency.
  9. Shittu Ahmed Olawale – Current LCDA Chairman in Odogbolu LG – For Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu Noted East Federal Constituency

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NAWOJ: SEKINAT, CHARITY GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE 

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NAWOJ: SEKINAT, CHARITY GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE 

 

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists,(NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter Executives has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Chairman NAWOJ SEKINAT Salam and the Financial Secretary, Charity James, saying that, their leadership reflect the ideal and objectives of NAWOJ.

 

This was revealed in a communique issued at an Emergency meeting of the Executive held at the NUJ State Council, Iwe-Iroyin in Abeokuta.

 

The vote of confidence on the Leadership of NAWOJ was unanimously signed by all the five executive members that attended the meeting with the vice chairperson taking apology for official engagement outside the state capital.

 

According to the communique ” Consequently, NAWOJ Ogun State Chapter, reaffirms it’s unwavering support and confidence in the Chairperson and the Financial Secretary, Sekinat Salam and Charity James respectively, Urge them to continue in their commitment to purposeful leadership in the best interest of the association and the society at large”.

 

Speaking briefly with Journalists after the emergency Executive meeting, the Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Woman Journalists (NAWOJ), Com. Sekinat Salam, said the meeting was necessary as the news of her suspension was laughable and insulting because it is like a pot calling a kettle black in this case, saying that the Leadership of the State Council, Com. Wale Olanrewaju has no local standing to suspend her or any executive member, even he cannot be a judge in his own case.

 

According to her” The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State led by Wale Olanrewaju has always been misusing power without recourse to the constitution of this noble Union, hence has no local standing to suspend me or any executive member “.

 

She said only the Central Working Committee (CWC) has the constitutional rights to sanction or suspend any members found wanting after due process has been followed.

 

While calling on members to stay calm, Com. Sekinat Salam assured members of positive representation of NAWOJ at both the State and National level, adding the success recorded under her administration cannot be overemphasized.

 

She therefore called on the National leadership of NUJ to critically look into the matter, either by setting up independent committee to investigate the issues and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

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Adron Homes Chairman Congratulates Oyo State on 50 Years of Progress

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Adron Homes Chairman Congratulates Oyo State on 50 Years of Progress

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress.

He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation.

According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive and prosperous state.

Aare Emmanuelking commended the state’s ongoing transformation through investments in infrastructure, economic expansion, and human capital development, adding that sustainable growth is deliberate and must remain purpose-driven.

He also praised the leadership of the current administration while acknowledging the contributions of past leaders whose efforts laid the foundation for today’s Oyo State.

Reaffirming Adron Homes’ commitment to national development, he described Oyo State as a land of opportunity. He wished the state continued peace and prosperity, expressing confidence that the next fifty years will bring even greater achievements for the Pace Setter State and its people.

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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK

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TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK

TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK

 

In a profound expression of sorrow, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the entire people of Biu Emirate, Borno State, following the recent tragic attack attributed to Boko Haram. This devastating assault, which occurred at a work site in northeastern Nigeria, claimed the lives of dozens, including brave soldiers committed to protecting the nation.

In a statement released to the press and signed by the Chairman of the foundation, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu, the Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Amb. Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (Rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, described the incident as “one too many senseless, barbaric, and ruthless displays of inhumanity.” His Excellency emphasized the heartbreaking impact of such attacks on innocent, hardworking citizens striving to make a positive difference in their communities.

The Grand Patron praised the swift and decisive response of military personnel during this critical time, underscoring their brave commitment to safeguarding the nation. He called upon them to maintain this momentum, commending their courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity. “May Almighty Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannah Firdouse,” he remarked, encouraging the nation to honor their spirit of sacrifice as they rally together to rebuild and restore hope across the region.

In his statement, Gen. Buratai highlighted the importance of collective action in overcoming the challenges posed by insecurity, urging concerned citizens to increase their efforts in fostering a virile community that future generations can cherish. “Together, we can surmount these troubles,” he asserted, calling on all patriotic leaders and citizens to unite in the fight against violence and insecurity.

TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION CONDOLES WITH BIU EMIRATE OVER TRAGIC ATTACK

The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote peace, security, unity, and prosperity. As the foundation extends its condolences to the bereaved, it also calls upon all segments of society to collaborate in creating a better and safer future. May Allah guide and protect the nation and lead it toward enduring peace. Amen.

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