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Why Obanikoro deserves re-election to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly …..plus his intimidating achievements
Why Obanikoro deserves re-election to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly
…..plus his intimidating achievements
As electioneering process has begun in earnest in the country, every politician is busy running around to seek political office or retain their current positions. Our media house will be doing some spotlights on the achievements of these politicians so as to determine if they truly deserve a re-election.
Consequently, we will be starting with Honourable Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro (IBO) whom many of his constituents, particularly the youths see as the pride of Eti-Osa and Lagos in general. Our media visited Eti-Osa, starting from Obalende to Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, Ogombo and many other areas within the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
This spotlight therefore highlights Hon. Obanikoro’s achievements and how he has fulfilled some of his campaign promises to his constituents, while hoping to continue and finish the good work he has started with the good people of Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
Our media gathered that consultations and meetings have begun in earnest for Rep. Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro popularly called IBO, the honourable representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, Abuja in preparation for his second term bid as the people’s representative come 2023.
IBO MHR who is rounding off his tenure as a first timer in the Green Chamber has been very consistent and keen about the development and progress of Eti-Osa. This explains why he runs an open-door policy to welcome ideas and suggestion that would fast-track development in Eti-Osa and its environs.
In his almost three years in the House of Representatives, he has brought significant progress and development to Eti-Osa through different legislative intervention programmes. Eti-Osa now wears a new look through some of his intervention projects, and with the cooperation and partnership with the Lagos State Government and the four local council executives within the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, his constituents have been enjoying the dividends of democracy all around.
Since his first empowerment programme in 2020 as a legislator, there have been several commendations and applause from party leaders, party faithfuls and constituents alike.
In the area of legislation, Rep. Obanikoro he has been able to make feasible contributions in the House, and through some oversight functions as a legislator. This, he believes, has brought some democratic dividends to Nigerians and by extension to the people of Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
He contributed to the debate that ensured an increase in the amount allocated to health sector in Nigeria. His motions in the House include:
A motion on the need to urgently address the deplorable state of the military and
paramilitary barracks within Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
A co-sponsored motion on the need to immortalize Dr. Stella Adadevoh for the role she played during the Ebola crisis in Obalende which is within Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
A call for the capturing of Nigerians in Diaspora in the electoral reform
amendment bill.
A motion on the need to urgently evacuate abandoned planes from our runways.
A motion on the need to urgently address the deplorable state of infrastructure, lack of amenities and inhumane treatment of patients in LUTH.
We can also hinted that he has some awaiting bills in the House which include:
A bill for an Act to alter the provision of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria to make economic and social rights in Chapter 2 justifiable under the
Constitution and Related Matters.
A Bill for an Act to amend the administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and for
other related matter to prohibit public parade of suspects before and after arraignment.
A Bill for an act to amend the National Commission for Rehabilitation Act, CAP N22 LFN 2004 and related matter to increase fines provided for by the ACT and other related matters.
On human capital development, Rep. Obanikoro seems to have covered a lot as we confirmed that he has empowered numerous petty traders with cash to enhance their businesses. He trained and empowered over 70 constituents in various artisanal skills; trained and empowered over 120 constituents on agro-mechanized farming; secured employment for a constituent in the University of Calabar; facilitated the recruitment of a constituent into the Department of State Services Agency; ensured prompt payment of pension benefits for some constituents; facilitated the redeployment of NYSC members (constituents) from highly
volatile states; and secured employment for constituents with the National Taskforce.
Observing the infrastructural deficit in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Rep. Obanikoro through his legislative interventions facilitated several infrastructural development projects to the constituency. These projects include the construction and equipping of a standard healthcare centre at Lafiaji, Eti-Osa; rehabilitation of roads at Shola Omole Street in Ado and Odo Street in Obalende respectively; facilitation of the installation of solar street lights at Prince Olanrewaju
Elegushi Street at IIasan area of Eti-Osa through the Rural Electrification
Agency (REA); rehabilitation of the main road at 1004 Estate, Victoria Island (Ongoing); rehabilitation of the Olufemi Olatunji Road by Ajiran Road Junction; rehabilitation of 2 roads at Osapa London; rehabilitation and drainage construction of Omoba Murphy Adetoro
Street at Ajah; construction of a block of 3 classrooms for a secondary school at Ajiran; and many others.
From all indications, education is one of the top priorities in the agenda of Rep. Obanikoro. He felt creativity and invention through education could open wider opportunities for the festering of ideas, therefore in a bid to achieve this, he has assisted constituents in the admission of numerous students into various secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of
education and nursing schools; provided free school bus to commute students within the constituency; sponsored summer coaching for students within the constituency; facilitated the redeployment of various NYSC members to preferred state; facilitated the construction of various classroom blocks in schools within the constituency; distribution of laptops to school and outstanding individuals within the constituency; provision of school furniture to numerous schools across the constituency, and the distribution of free jamb forms.
Also during the peak of the pandemic, he successfully distributed relief materials such as food items, facemasks, hand sanitizers, etc. across Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
From our records, it was observed that no past Member of the House of Representatives in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency ( including some son of the soil) has ever met up with IBO’s achievements, as most of them only prefers the stomach infrastructure ideology to the physical and infrastructural development which IBO has adopted.
These are some of his achievements we have been able to put together. His projects and achievements are visible all around the constituency. We also gathered that indeed people benefited from his empowerment programmes as testimonies from the beneficiaries proved it all.
He is presently seeking his constituents’ support in his re-election bid to represent them at the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
*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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