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Oyo Gov't Opens Job Portal For 7,000 Primary School Teachers


The Oyo State Government has said the job portal for public primary school teachers in the State, will be opened by 6 p.m on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Board headquarters in Ibadan.

Dr. Adeniran said the opening is part of the Oyo State government’s bid to reduce unemployment amongst its citizenry.

The portal, according to Dr. Adeniran would register, each candidate with his/her email, phone number and National Identification Number (NIN), among other requirements, with a view to provide them jobs suitable for them, either as teachers or caregivers.

Adeniran gave the site address as subeb.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng for the recruitment of 7,000 teachers and 100 caregivers.

According to him, the application will be on for the next three weeks, from June 25, 2024-July 9, 2024.

“The government of Oyo State wants to expand the job space in the basic education sub-sector and those who are interested in working as caregivers,” Adeniran said.

“Education is a major pillar of the Governor Seyi Makinde 's administration. We are going to have an inclusive government that will utilise valuable potentials that abound in the State and that’s why we are employing new primary school teachers".

“Applicants can channel their complaints, or challenges encountered in the process of the online application, through the support service, to the phone number and email provided on the website for free support services”, he assured.

He advised applicants to upload necessary documents, adding that the recruitment will be transparent, fair, credible and based on merit.

Dr. Adeniran said the application will involve three processes, including online application; CBT examination; and Oral interview.

The SUBEB Boss advised applicants to be wary of scammers, adding that the only portal for the job application is the one provided above.

Dr. Adeniran equally said the application processes from begining to the end is free of charge.

He added that no person, either staff or non-staff is assigned to collect money from any applicant.

He therefore thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for his magnanimity, saying the board will not disappoint him.

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/noun-students-accuse-school-management-of-extortion-seek-tinubu-minister-of-educations-intervention/

NOUN Students Alleged School Management Of Extortion, Seek Tinubu, Minister Of Education's Intervention



Some students of the National Open University of Nigeria have accused the management of the school of extortion after a sudden introduction of N5,000
payment to each student for their TMAs (Tutor Marked Assignments),

The students made a plea to the Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu, and the Nigeria Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman to investigate and punish whatever was involved in the introduction of the illegal levy imposed on the students of NOUN.

The management of the National Open University of Nigeria has earlier announced to the students the submitted Tutor Marked Assignments ( Continuous Assessments Test ) which cover 30% of the 100% overall assessment's score have been canceled due to the school's detection of malpractices on the side of students after the submission of their TMA on the school portal. The school informed the students that, their examinations which are of 70% total grade had put for 100% after the cancellation of the TMA that covered 30% scores.


Thereafter, on Thursday 13th of June, NOUN wrote their students through the school register, Oladipo A. Ajayi, that has rescinded its decision to base the overall assessments on examinations after several pleas by the students.

" After careful consideration and in response to various appeals from students and members of the University community, Management has decided that the affected students will have the opportunity to retake the TMA."

Thereafter, NOUN said the school decision comes with some implications:

To cause a delay in the release of the 2024.1-semester results;

Each student is to pay a surcharge of N5,000.00 irrespective of the number of TMA courses to be retaken as an administrative cost for the courses while the payment of the surcharge is expected to be in effect from Friday, 14th-23rd June 2024.


However, the N5,000.00 surcharge has sparked outrage and frustration among students, who feel unfairly targeted and extorted, they described the development as a scam.


The student said things started falling apart when the school informed them that the already submitted TMA had been canceled and made the situation look like a written script by the management when they asked each student to pay a sum of N5,000.00 to redo the TMA online.

Some of the students who spoke to Westerndaynews through Whatsapp chats expressed their strong opposition to the earlier decision of the school management to cancel their already completed TMAs (Tutor Marked Assignments) and present demand of
N5,000.00 from student to retake their assessments.

One of the students who chatted with our reporter with a request that her name shouldn't be in print said, " For years, students have completed their TMAs online, which accounted for 30 marks, and then wrote exams either through pen-on-paper or CBT. However, without any evidence or justification, the university has accused students of not completing their TMAs themselves and initially threatened to base their exams on 100% marks but later resolved to cancel our already completed TMAs (Tutor Marked Assignments) and demand that we redo the assignments and pay a compulsory fee of 5,000 naira. This is a time we need the government to fight for us, our schools are not doing well for us.


While investigating further, our reporter chatted with one of the 300 level of the institution, studying Political Science, he said " We believe that the decision made by the school management is unfair and unjustified, it is purely a form of extortion and violation of our rights as students, a breach of trust and confidence in the university.

According to Wahabi Adekunle Fasasi, also a student at the Faculty of Social Science, he said, all that the NOUN management is trying to do is to take in money from students, and with N5,000.00 each from students, they will have close to a billion naira to share.

" So far, everybody knows that the N5,000.00 demanded is illegal and not online with the regulations and practices of the school, we urge the university management to, cancel the compulsory 5,000 naira fee and reuse our already completed TMAs as well as provide clear guidelines and evidence-based procedures for TMA completion.

We refuse to be extorted and demand fair treatment. We request a prompt reversal of this decision and a constructive dialogue to resolve this matter amicably. Moreover, we want Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and our minister,
Tahir Mamman's intervention on the issue, the mastermind of the imposition among the staff of the school shouldn't go unpunished." Fasasi stated.

Photo Speaks: Gov. Makinde Bids Farewell To Oyo State 2024 Intending Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/oysiec-ad-hoc-staff-lament-continuous-delay-in-payment-of-allowance-seek-gov-makindes-intervention/

OYSIEC: Ad-hoc Staff Lament Continuous Delay In Payment Of Allowance, Seek Gov. Makinde's Intervention

- some of us receive N5,000 bribe - Ad-hoc Staff


Barely three weeks after Local Government election was held in the 33 Local Government areas of the state, the ad-hoc staff recruited for the smooth conduct of the election on Tuesday lamented continuous delay in payment of their allowance by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).

OYSIEC conducted the local government elections across the state on April 27, 2024.

Before the poll, the Commission had recruited over 1 thousand ad-hoc staff, in the following categories: Assistant Presiding Officers (APO), Presiding Officers (PO) and Supervisors (SU).

Others are Ward Collation Officers (WCO), LGA Returning Officers (RO), Assistant Electoral Officers (AEO) and Electoral Officers (EO).

According to a report, the commission recruited the ad-hoc staff to assist its workforce in conducting free and fair elections, but unable to set out a certain amount to be paid as allowance to the recruited ad-hoc staff.

One of the recruited ad-hoc staff who pleaded anonymous said after the one-day exercise, OYSIEC is yet to reward them.

The ad-hoc staff who served as a presiding officer in one of the polling units in Ward 11, Orisunmibare Adabi, Egbeda Local Government area of the state, expressed her grievances over the development.

She told Westerndailes on Monday evening that, every ad-hoc Staff employed for the election has not been paid till date.

According to her, allowances for both the training and the election proper has not been paid 18 days after the conduct of the elections.

"We went for training and we were engaged for the local government election on Saturday, April 27. The commission promised us that the money would be paid into our various bank account two days after election which was Monday April 29th, but we are yet to see alert as promised.

"We heard that, the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde had provided enough funds to cover the allowance of all ad-hoc staff engaged for the April 27 Local Government election but some people that be in the commission are still holding on to our money.

"To us, with the fund provided by the governor, there is no reason the commission should be owing the hired ad-hoc staff as of today.” he said.

Another Ad-hoc in Ido Local Government who craves anonymity said, he attended the election training as well as the election proper but yet to get paid.

The staff further said he slept over inside the council secretariat in Ido as recommended by his electoral officer so as to meet up for the collection of electoral materials on Saturday morning but his efforts were not rewarded.

" We were all legitimately engaged by OYSIEC. We performed all our duties satisfactorily but we were not paid. The Electoral officer promised us that we would be paid the following Monday, which is the 29th of April but they failed to fulfil their promise. Even if they are not willing to pay for the training, I think, the election payment shouldn't be delayed.


Another Ad-hoc Staff who doesn't want her name to be in print told our correspondent that one of the people who commented on a WhatsApp platform created for ad-hoc staff in Ibadan North Local Government was filled with complaints over delay in payment of allowance by OYSIEC.

She said many are afraid to come out and complain about the development, thinking that the allowance would not be paid due to the insincerity of the officers engaged to lead various wards.

According to the lady who also served as Presiding Officer at one of the polling units; "after the election of the day, a few of them were given N5,000 ( thousand naira ) for transport while many who also worked with them were not given. She said it was during their discussion on the Whatsapp group the following day that many got to know that they were entitled to a token for the job.

"Some Ad-hoc Staff were given N5,000 on Saturday evening after we finished the collation of results and submitted the election materials to them, but many were not given. In fact, some of us received a call the following day and were asked to send account details. According to reports, their local government heads credited them with just N2,500. Why the money was given was not stated, but it was rumored that one political party gave them as gratification.

In a swift reaction, the Public Relations Officer in OYSIEC, Mr. Adegoke Damola told Westerndailes on the telephone that the commission is in the process of crediting all the hired staff.

"OYSIEC is going to pay officially hired staff. I guess they misunderstood their local government electoral officers. They were told they would submit their bank details to the commission at the state office for process on Monday not that they would start getting credit alerts from that Monday.

" The payment is a process, and we have begun the process. Soon all submitted bank accounts will be credited," Damola said.

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on Saturday distributed over 10,000 bags of rice to residents of Oyo State.

The food palliativeve according to him was part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's federal government-led administration.

Beneficiaries of the palliative include Muslim Community, Christian Associations of Nigeria CAN) Oyo state chapter Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), NASFAT, Tijaniyah, Mogaji's in Ibadanland, market association, All Radio Stations in Oyo state, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State Chapter, Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Council, TAMPAN, National Youth Council, CIVECU, professional body and students among others.

Speaking in Ibadan while handling the rice to people, Adelabu stated that the rice was from Tinubu to alleviate the suffering of people and improve their standard of living.

He said President Tinubu is aware of the suffering of Nigerians and has assured that the hardship is temporary, sayinNigeriansan will continue to enjoy the d dividends of his administration.

He said, "President Tinubu has decided to give a share in Oyo State, The thpalliativeve has no politicacolorationon but in furtherance of good governance.

"We will ensure the distribution is transparent and cut across every religious association, Traditional association, ethnic association, and resident of the state, that is why we decided to make it open.

"I want targeted people to continue to support Tinubu administration, all we need from you is your continued prayers for God to guide us and ensure we take you to the o desired destination.

"This is phase one of the food security as part of the renewed hope agenda of Tinubu, we shall be witnessing the distribution regularly, and as far as we get this thing from Abuja, we shall not hoard it distribute it."

Source:
https://westerndailynews.com/over-10000-oyo-residents-benefit-from-adelabus-rice-photos/

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the estranged Oyo Park Management System chairman, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary, weaterndailynews.com gathered.

According to the information gathered, Auxiliary was arrested around some minutes to 4. pm in his House at Olodo in Ibadan and was driven along Ogungbade road, linked to Ibadan/Expressway.

Multiple sources confirmed Mukaila Auxiliary's arrest but none gave a reason why he was arrested.

More details soon

Source:
https://westerndailynews.com/just-in-dss-arrests-former-oyo-pms-chairman-mukaila-auxiliary/

The former chairman of Oyo State Park Management System, Alhaji Mukaila Lamide Auxiliary has revealed that he has many children who are successful in their chosen careers.

Auxiliary said that among his children who have been feeding him after he was sacked as the Oyo PMS chairman's last month include, the one working with the Nigerian Navy and another in active service with the US Army.

The former Oyo PMS Boss made the revelation in an interview session with popular Ibadan On Air Presenter, Ajibola Akonyefa.l, which was uploaded on the presenter YouTube page.


Alhaji Mukaila when asked how he has been meeting up with his daily meals after his bank account was frozen by the state government, he said, his wives and children have been feeding him consistently.

" I thank God, my wives are working and I have children in the Navy and US Army, who are both with two STARS. People believed I was a stack illiterate.

When asked if truly he had given birth to such grown-up children who could be in the Navy and US Army, Alhaji Auxiliary said, they are all born in America.

" They are five, and all were born in the United States of America, I gave birth to a triplet and a set of twins. I lost one out of the triplets, out of the remaining two, one came to Nigeria to join the Nigerian Navy while the other one stayed in America, working with the US Army, others are doing fine in their respective jobs.

" My children send money to me every week for feeding and their mothers also take good care of me.

Auxiliary explained that all his children that the account freezing affected had resumed their various schools and said the elderly once had taken up their education expenses. He added that one of his children recently joined NYSC for the one-year Youth Service.

Source: I have Children In The Nigerian Navy, US Army – Mukaila Auxiliary

https://westerndailynews.com/i-have-children-in-the-nigerian-navy-us-army-mukaila-auxiliary/

LAUTECH Introduces Theatre Arts, Mass Communication, Four Other Degree Programmes

The acting Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Prof Razaq Kalilu, has announced the introduction of an additional six new degree programmes for the institution.

Kalilu made this known while addressing the congregation at the grand finale of the 16th convocation ceremony of the university, held inside the Great Hall of the institution in Ogbomoso on Tuesday.

He stressed that the academic outlook of the institution was rapidly changing in its bid to fulfil the mandate of the university and the vision of its Visitor, Governor Seyi Makinde.

The VC said, A year ago, the university established the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with four academic programmes. This year, we have introduced six additional new degree programmes into that Faculty namely Psychology, Mass Communication, Linguistics, Yoruba, Theatre Arts, and Political Science. A Faculty of Law has also been established to run a degree program in law.

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/lautech-introduces-theatre-arts-mass-communication-four-other-degree-programmes/

Oluyole Security Surveillance Team (OSST) has uncovered apartments in Fatusi, and Shagari areas of the Oluuole local government serving as a hideout for serving as a hideout for serving as a hideout for suspected members of O'dua Nation Agitators.

The discovery followed a tip-off received from the residents after the Agitators attempted to seize the Oyo state government secretariat on Saturday morning.


The local security outfit, which was established around July 2021, on the Oluyole Local Government, the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon Popoola Olaide Settle'' initiatives with the support of Area Division of Police launch the attack on the suspected members of the Agitators at Shagari and Fatusi
at intervals with several items recovered.

According to information gathered by westerndailynews.com, it was learned that, the Agitators who escaped at the State secretariat yesterday after the state security personnel foiled their attempt to hijacked the state house regrouped at their hideouts to change location.

OSST members while giving the details of the attack on the Agitators said, they caught them on the act while fleeing with their items.


According to videos captured at the scene by Office of the Digital Media to
Oyo state governor, some items seen recovered from the Agitators includes, military camouflages, bullet proof jacket, Torch Light, Generators, Megaphones, Standing Fans and other items.

https://youtube.com/shorts/nsMDMw21t0o?si=cFeKSbqssbjfsVGt


Source:
https://westerndailynews.com/local-security-uncovers-yoruba-nation-agitators-hideouts-in-ibadan-videos/

Gun Battle At Oyo State Secretariat As
O'odua Nation Agitators Attempt To Take Over Assembly Complex (Video)

There is an ongoing battle between state state security personnel and Oodua Nation agitators at the Oyo state government secretariat.

It was learned that the suspected Oodua Nation agitators in Army uniform stormed the government secretariat in numbers to hijack the Oyo state House of Assembly.

According to our reporter, Akindele Alabi, the

alleged agitators had already taken over the assembly complex premises, and hosted their flag before in arrival of backup security personnel.

As of filling this report, the presence of Nigerian Police, Amotekun, and other security personnel had put the ugly situation into others, and several of the suspected agitators have been arrested


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKw7n5QDXI?si=o71ZTs2gOw-RDwXW

More details soon


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A chieftain of the People's Democratic Party in Oyo state, Chief Jacob Adetoro had lost one of his Sons, Gbite Adetoro.


Gbite Adetoro who was the vice chairmanship candidate of PDP in Olorunsogo local government died around 6 am yesterday at an undisclosed hospital in Igbeti, his hometown.

According to information gathered, Gbite Adetoro, who is a candidate for an election, is expected to fill and sign some documents at the State Security Service, so was invited to DSS at Igbeti, Olorunsogo local government office.

He arrived in Igbeti from Oyo town on Tuesday afternoon and left the DSS office, around 3 pm, to attend to other things in the town. Unfortunately, he had an accident around 6 pm on the same day and was said to have been rushed to hospital for medical care.

The source told Westerndailynews.com that, Gbite Adetoro was treated at the hospital till late at night on Tuesday and expected to be taken to another hospital in Ilorthe the following day, (Wednesday) for better treatment on the order of his aged father, Chief Jacob Adetoro despite been treated and no health danger. Gbite was said to have later died around 6 am yesterday, as a result of an injury sustained in an auto crash.

Olopoeyan urges Tinubu to redeploy Adelabu from power ministry if electricity must stable




The Southwest leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Bisi Olopoeyan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu if there must be a steady power supply across the nation.


The Ibadan-based politician, while speaking to newsmen about the epileptic power supply across the country, and the worse dimension it has become in Ibadan since Adelabu became the Minister of Power, said the worsened situation of power supply would require a holistic approach to address.

According to him, “The approach will include the need to declare an emergency on the power sector and to also redeploy Adelabu to another ministry where he has prerequisite knowledge.”


Olopoeyan, who resides in between the Bashorun and Akobo, areas of Ibadan, said, “I do not know why President Bola Tinubu is so nepotistic in the appointment of Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who studied finance and was a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank? The minister doesn’t have any background in electrical engineering to head the power ministry. What I am seeing is sabotage and his (Adelabu) base Ibadan is bearing the brunt.


" There is no power supply in the entire Oyo state, not to mention Ibadan. Imagine me spending N49,000 to buy diesel and N21,000 on petrol every day to run generating sets.”


Olopoeyan insisted that until Adelabu is appropriately redeployed power supply can never be gotten right, add that
the minister perhaps is more engulfed in his 2027 gubernatorial ambition in Oyo state than sitting down to ensure that the needful is done in the ministry he currently heads.


He said former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a similar mistake when he placed the late Chief Bola Ige, who was a lawyer in charge of this same power ministry, the result was a failure until Ige was redeployed to the Justice Ministry.

" In as much the FG can't make an Engineer by profession to head CBN or a Legal Practitioner to head Federal Government Hospital so, making a chartered accountant to head the power sector will always be a wrong appointment and the performance will be negative," Olopoeyan said

Barely six months after suffering short suspension as Mogaji by the Olubadan Advisory Council, the Mogaji Akinsola of Opopo Labiran family compound, Ibadan, Wale Oladoja on Saturday finally lost the title as his family compound was directed to present another person to fill the vacant position with immediate effect.

This decision was the fall-out of the emergency meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council presided over by the Olubadan, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR,
Alli Okunmade II at his Alarere residence and which had in attendance representatives of the Association of Mogajis of Ibadanland led by its President-General, Chief Asimiyu Adepoju Ariori and the Assistant Secretary-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Suleiman Iyanda Raufu, who stood in for Chief Barr. Niyi Ajewole, the President-General of the Council.

In a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan after the meeting by the Personal Assistant (Media) to the Olubadan, Oladele Ogunsola the big axe fell on Oladoja on account of his recent media outbursts considered disrespectful to the Olubadan stool and by extension the traditional institution of Ibadanland.

The media reports credited to the deposed Mogaji, according to the Council were described as divisive, disparaging and insulting and unbecoming of a supposed leader, who is expected to be urbane and cautious in deeds and actions, stressing that the conduct of Oladoja since his short suspension about six months ago was not suggestive of any sense of remorse.

It would be recalled that the same Olubadan Advisory Council ordered the suspension of Oladoja over inhuman execution of supposed court judgment on a land matter and for which he threw out some residents of Akinsola village in Akinyele Local Government area of the state, a conduct then described as untoward and a breach of the peace.

At Saturday's meeting, the Council recalled that the suspension placed on him then did not last long because of his perceived genuine remorse and principally, because of His Imperial Majesty's peaceful disposition, adding, "the recent outbursts by the same person have shown him as somebody without no iota of respect for constituted authority and any failure to bring upon him the full weight of the Council's power would amount to condoning of indiscipline".

To drive home the point, the Akinsola Family which produced him in the first instance was subsequently asked to present another person to replace him as the Mogaji of the family if they are still interested in having a substantive Mogaji.

The deposed Mogaji was invited to the meeting but failed to show up on an excuse that his mother died about 24 hours to the meeting, an alibi that failed to convince the Council. Members, who spoke on his excuse described it as a gimmick to evade interrogation on the allegations against him and said they could not be swayed by such antics.

According to the members, "a person of his character and his love for social media could not have hidden such a very important incident from the public through social media announcement. What's more, he had made two different posts on the social media today without any faint reference to the said news of his mother's death. His refusal to honour the invitation is like adding salt to an injury".

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/finally-olubadan-sacks-gov-makindes-loyalist-wale-oladoja-as-mogaji-asks-family-to-present-replacement/

Gov. Makinde Joins NLC Peaceful Protest In Ibadan

Oyo state Governor Engr Seyi Makinde has joined Nigeria Labour Congress and other civil society organizations in the peaceful protest for better Nigeria

According to Governor Makinde message of the NLC and CSo's in the state concerning the economic hardship in the country will be delivered to President Bola Tinubu.

The Governor also assured the protesters of his support towards ensuring a better Nigeria.

Governor Makinde said his administration as a way of cushioning the effect of the hardship has since October rolled out different programs which include safer and payment of 25,000 Naira wage awards.

He urged the protesters to continue to be peaceful during and after the protest.

The NLC chairman in the state Comrade Kayode Martins and other labour union leaders appealed to the federal government to find a lasting solution to the economic hardship facing the country.



Source : https://westerndailynews.com/gov-makinde-joins-nlc-peaceful-protest-in-ibadan/

INTERPOL, Nig. Police Drag Abimbola Odupaye To Court For Alleged N457m Fraud


- Freezes Odupaye's Assets Pending Investigation



Following an urgent petition by a real estate company, INTERPOL has commenced investigation and frozen the assets of one Odupaye Abimbola Joseph on grounds of alleged fraud.
Odupaye Abimbola Joseph and her company, Tigers Property LLC have been charged before a Nassarawa Chief Magistrates' for allegedly obtaining N457 million under false pretences.

Other respondents in the suit number M/185/2024 were United Bank For Africa (UBA), Guaranteed Trust Bank, Polaris Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank, Wema Bank, Fidelity Bank, Abbey Mortgage Bank, First Bank and Toluwani Gideon Olisa.

The petitioner, through his counsel, Mr David Njoku, said that the real estate company paid the sum of N467 million to Joseph and her company for the purchase of four ( one bedroom units) of what they claimed to be their Regina Tower Project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


Njoku submitted that his client brought a total number of five investors who signified interest to the purchase of the purported property and committed the total sum of N467 million and 300,500 US dollar to Joseph's account.

The lawyer said that his client, having parted with the huge sum, was unable to obtain the property paid for and Joseph, still at large with the investors' fund.

"It is our humble view that our client, alongside the investors, have been defrauded by Abimbola Joseph and Tigers Property LLC.

"Many other innocent citizens will be subjected to same if the matter is not urgently addressed," he said.

Chief Magistrate Abdulsalam Abubakar on Jan.19 ordered that upon the motion ex-parte moved by one Mr Aminu Abubakar and upon the affidavit deposed to by ASP Ajulo Raphael of (Interpol) Force CID Annex Lagos, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, Eco Bank, Polaris Bank, Wema Bank , Abbey Mortgage Bank, Access Bank, Guaranteed Trust Bank and UBA should furnish the commissioner of police (interpol)of the account details of Toluwani Gideon Olisa and Odupaye Abimbola Joseph.

Source:https://westerndailynews.com/police-arraigns-abimbola-odupaye-over-alleged-n457m-fraud-freezes-assets-pending-investigation/

Fuji Maestro, Taye Currency Seeks Support For Ibadan Entertainment Stars


Ibadan-born fuji star, Alhaji Taye Akande Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has said that Ibadan needs to support its stars in the entertainment industry to compete with Lagos and other leading states in Nigeria.

Taye Currency said this, on Monday, while meeting some media personalities, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He said Lagos and a few other states have been known for promoting entertainment, adding that Ibadan can compete successfully if the entertainment sector in the state gets adequate support and sponsors.

He commended Lagosians for promoting and supporting people in the entertainment industry, maintaining that there's more to be done in Ibadan.

His words: "When I started Fuji music in 1991, I used to think about a lot of things and many ideas flow in my mind on the next level entertainment can assume. I observed Lagos has been the hub of entertainment in the whole of the country, and it is generally believed that when they talk about stars in entertainment, they are all in Lagos and a few other states in the country.

"When we talk about promoting and helping people in their chosen career, they do that a lot in Lagos. Everything that has to do with entertainment is in Lagos and I believe there is a need for us in Ibadan to up the ante as far as entertainment industry is concerned."

The fuji star expressed happiness over the recent activities in Ibadan entertainment industry with different events and programs coming up.

He noted that with support and sponsors, the entertainment industry in Ibadan will be better than what we have in the state.

His words: "Today, I am seeing that good thing are beginning to happen as we have a lot of things springing up in Ibadan, which can make the city compete with Lagos and few other states. That is why some concerts, nowadays, are being organised in Ibadan but, despite that, we are still far behind.

"For now, Lagos and other states are still leading in the chart and Ibadan is third in the list. I have those that are in this industry who come to me for support when they have shows and I have consistently been doing my best in that regard.

"If you look at Ibadan-based fuji musicians, a lot of them who used to be popular could not maintain the fame and image just because they did not get adequate support. They started and ended their careers just like that and, today, they are nowhere to be found.

"Though, I will also say they did not make certain moves to see how they can continue to make waves in their music profession. Some did not even leave their base to catch up with trends. And you know the way you lay your bed is the way you lie on it. You know, we have to be frank at this point.

"I am not saying all of these because I am opportuned to be in this current position but we have to tell ourselves the truth and move on with what can catapult us to the next level. That is why, at this point in time, we have to make use of the opportunity at hand to achieve our desires. So, we are here together today because I dont want to misuse the opportunity on the ground.

"Why we are having a challenge like this in Ibadan is because there has not been support. A lot of people have ideas but they have nobody to support them in the limelight. They don't support people here. And if you, by any chance, try to get up there, some forces will ensure they pull you down. If you reign for 10 years in this City and maintain your trademark, money, image, and star, it must be by the grace of God."

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/fuji-maestro-taye-currency-seeks-support-for-ibadan-entertainment-stars/

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced that he will extend the payment of wage award to the workers and pensioners in the state by another six months.

He made the remarks in a speech during the commissioning of the dualised 12km Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe- Elebu Apata Road on Friday.

He also addressed claims that state governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are not paying salaries and pensions to workers in their state.

It will be recalled that the governor on October 6, 2023 approved the payment of N25, 000 and N15, 000 wage awards for workers and pensioners respectively.
The initial six month was to terminate in March 2024.

Makinde said since his assumption of office, he has not failed to pay workers’ salaries and pension to retirees later than 25th of any month aside paying of 13th month salary every year.

The governor at the event renamed the road Theophilus Akinyele Road, Ibadan

The governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah also joined Makinde at the Commission at an event which has in attendance top government functionaries, traditional rulers, religious leaders and various stakeholders.



Source: https://westerndailynews.com/just-in-gov-makinde-extends-workers-wage-award-by-six-month/

Ibadan: City Of Brown Roofs Now Home Of Entertainment, Hospitality, Tourism (Video)

The city of Ibadan is now a home for fun lovers. Not just an ancient city for local things.

Ibadan’s vibrant entertainment scene pulsates with energy, offering a diverse and lively nightlife. From eclectic music venues to bustling dance floors, the city caters to diverse tastes. Trendy lounges, cultural events, and lively street performances contribute to a dynamic atmosphere. The city’s rich cultural heritage seamlessly blends with modern entertainment, creating an exciting tapestry for locals and visitors alike. As the sun sets, Ibadan comes alive with the rhythm of laughter, music, and camaraderie, making it a hub of positive energy for those seeking a memorable and enjoyable night out.

#ogunyemidebo #ayaworangomina #ibadan




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EleoD0vvg84?si=Py5by2N8dye72S6F

Ibrahim Shittu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has defeated his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Julius Femi in the rerun election which took place in Saki West state constituency today.

RESULTS

Saki West State Constituency Re-run:
Ward 11, Unit 19
APC: 90
PDP: 143
NRM: 2
ADP: 1
PRP: 1
APGA: 1
ADC: 1
AAC: 2
Rejected Votes: 10
Total Votes Cast: 251

Saki West State Constituency Re-run:
Ward 6, Unit 7
APC: 200
PDP: 190

APC candidate start the Saturday re-run election with 223 votes after tribunal judgment.

Details later.

The family of famous Ibadan businessman, late Chief Olawale Babalola “All For God" has confirmed that they have settled all issues with Oyo Assembly lawmaker, Hon. Babalola Olasunkanmi 'Sunky'

Recall that last year, the late Olawale “All For God” family wrote and solicited the assistance of Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and state House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, accused Sunkanmi of using his position as a state lawmaker to arrest and detain some family members after they requested the details and account for all monies, and property in his possession since their father died.

Hon. Babalola Olasunkanmi 'Sunky' is a second-term lawmaker, representing the Egbeda state constituency at the Oyo state Assembly,  he was re-appointed as Deputy Majority Leader at the start of the 10th Assembly.

While speaking with our correspondent, Akindele Alabi on Tuesday night at his Caterpillar Bus-stop, Monatan office, Mr. Olawale Shina, who spoke on behalf of the family said, all issues with Oyo lawmaker Sunkanmi Babalola, who is one of the Sons of late Chief Olawale Babalola “All For God" have been settled amicably.

According to Olawale Shina, " We can't hide it that, the family of late Chief Olawale Babalola “All For God" have issues with one of us, Olasunkanmi but I can confirm to you that we have settled it.

" Olasunkanmi is our kid brother, very important to the family like everyone else. All that happened between us was a misunderstanding,  though it took little time before we could settle but am happy to tell you that, the late Chief Olawale, “All For God's family is one. We are all back and better.

Speaking further, Olawale Shina said, what happened between the family members and the lawmaker occurred with both sides trying to secure continuous progress for the family, adding that the issues after being resolved, fostered unity among the family members.

Olawale Shina, thanked the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, and Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin for concern about the unity of the family

He thereafter appreciates friends and associates of their late father for their love and concern for the togetherness of the family.

FACT CHECK: Is It True Atiku Doesn’t Empathize With Residents, Oyo State Govt. After Explosion?


The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde's statement about the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar on not yet reached out to him over the recent explosion in Ibadan is trending on social media, and all major news dissemination platforms since Monday evening.

Makinde, a member of the PDP, made this disclosure while thanking the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi who visited him to commiserate with the people of Oyo state. He said, only his party candidate, Atiku Abubakar is left to call him to sympathize.

”I want to thank you especially for the visit. Out of the 3 major candidates who contested the 2023 election, only Atiku Abubakar, my leader, and our candidate haven’t called to commiserate the state,” Makinde said in the video which has gone viral on social media.

“I am saying this openly so that our leaders will know that we have time for politics and others. I want to thank you once again for coming,” Makinde said.

Verification

Preliminary investigations by Westerndailynews revealed that Atiku Abubakar made a condolence message about the Ibadan explosion, less than 24 hours after its occurrence, where he shared his commiseration and empathy with the good people and government of Oyo State over the incident.

Atiku on January 17, expressed condolences through his verified Facebook page to the people and government of Oyo State concerning the blast.

Atiku in his Facebook post of January 17 said “I wish to express my condolences to the good people and government of Oyo State over the explosion that rocked the capital city of Ibadan late yesterday night.

“While the government continues to provide humanitarian support to victims of the explosion, I commiserate with the families of those who might have lost their lives and property to the explosion.”

Verdict

It is on record that on the 17th of January, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar made a widely available message on the Ibadan incident.

Conclusion

Having reviewed the facts about whether Alhaji Atiku Abubakar did or did not sympathize with the people of Oyo state and the government after the unfortunate explosion on January 16th.

Westerndailynews can confirm that the
the PDP presidential candidate in the last election empathized with the people and government of Oyo state

Thou, the state governor, in his unrelated effort to rescue and relocate victims immediately and after the incident might be too busy to take track of media reports on the incident.

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/fact-check-is-it-true-atiku-doesnt-empathize-with-residents-oyo-state-govt-after-explosion/

NNPP Urges Supreme Court To Declare Yahaya Muhammed Winner Of Taraba Governorship Election





National acting Chairman New Nigeria People's Party NNPP, His Excellency Alhaji ABBA Kawu Ali has urged Nigerian Supreme Court to declare the party governorship candidate Yahaya Muhammed Bello as winner of the March 18 Governorship Election held in Taraba state.

The NNPP party chairman said, the people of Taraba, reciprocate the humanity of Yahaya Muhammed Bello
by voting massively for him during the election, argue that it would be a calamity if the highest court in Nigeria dampened
the hope and dream of living a better life for the people of Taraba state.

In a released statement available to the press on Monday, Alhaji ABBA Kawu Ali appealed to the Supreme Court to stick to integrity, justice, and fairness and declare
Yahaya Muhammed Bello as the rightful winner of the governorship election to assure the common man that the judiciary is established for them to get justice.

National Chairman New Nigeria People's Party NNPP, His Excellency Alhaji ABBA Kawu Ali released a statement read:

" Supreme Court should in the Spirit of Decency, Decorum Discipline, and Sanity declare Professor Yahaya Muhammed Bello of New Nigeria People's Party NNPP as the Winner of the March 18 Governorship Election in The State.


" It was audible to the deaf and visible to the blind that New Nigeria People's Party NNPP and its Candidate Professor Yahaya Muhammed Bello won the March 18 Governorship Election in Taraba State by Scoring the highest lawful votes.

" The Testimony was given by Respected Professor M A Yusuf, the Coalition and Returning Officer For the Election in Taraba State in his Protest and Complain Letter that serves as Request for the Review of the Election Results by INEC before the announcement which was agreed upon by INEC Legal Adviser but most unfortunately, The Commission went ahead and declared Kefas Agbu of PDP as the winner.

" The Gravity of the evidence of Poll Results manipulations which led to evident over voting from Wukari aided by shooting between the Army and the Police attached to INEC Coalition office. Duress and Tension were Alleged by the Coalition and Returning Officer of INEC which made the Review of the Process impossible and necessitated the Request for the Review in Abuja which was accepted by all the parties involved. The decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to announce the result in Abuja without carrying out the review brought a lot of Doubt, Skepticism, and questions which led to the decision of NNPP and its Candidate to approach the Temple of Justice in Nigeria.

" Elections must represent the wishes and decisions of the people, Election must be done in a decent, peaceful and transparent process that must be acceptable by all, not through the Gun shooting, Duress and Tension as alleged by the Coalition and Returning Officer of INEC in the Taraba State.

" It would have done our Democracy good and Reaffirmed Justice, Fairness, and Equity, if the Tribunal and Appeal Courts were thorough on the complaint of dispute and variance in IREV And Accredited Voter on BVAS as well as highly doctored Result Sheets from Wukari area of Taraba State.

" It is Worthy of Note that Electorates have the right to choose their leaders through a transparent electoral process without being under Duress and Tension as well as get their Results Doctored in favor of another interest group or party.

" The Leadership of New Nigeria People's Party NNPP is appealing to the Apex Court to Restore the Hope of Nigerians in the Electoral System and Process by giving a critical look into the complaints of the good people of Taraba State who lawfully and genuinely voted for Yahaya Muhammed Bello of New Nigeria People's Party NNPP as Governor during the March 18 Governorship Election in the State. This will in large Extent normalize our Electoral System and Process and sanitize it reasonably for future Elections.

" While we have the Highest Regard and Hope in the Judiciary, Most Especially The Apex Court, we want to use this occasion to call on the National Judicial Council NJC to look into the activities of some Judicial OFFICERS in Nigeria whose activities raised serious questions which are inimical to the integrity of not just the judiciary but our National and International Reputations.

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, ordered Mr Chinenye Duru, a Polaris Bank official and account officer to Mr Victor Onukogu, to be remanded in a correctional facility over alleged N16.6 billion fraud.
Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order after Duru was arraigned by the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and pleaded not guilty to the 11-count charge preferred against him.

While the IGP is the complainant in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/603/2023, Polaris Bank Plc and Duru are 1st and 2nd defendants.
Upon resumed hearing, IGP’s counsel, Abdulrasheed Sidi, informed the court that the matter was fixed for arraignment.
But Duru’s lawyer Chukwuemeka Kalu, said though they were ready for the plea, the prosecution was in contempt of the FHC’s order and cannot be heard

“When I finish with the plea, you can say what you want to say,” Justice Ekwo declared.
Adedapo Adejumo, who appeared for Polaris Bank, said a plea of not guilty should be entered for his client.
After the 11 counts were read to Duru and he pleaded not guilty, Sidi applied for a date for trial.
But Kalu said on the taking of plea, a fundamental issues on the conduct of the prosecution had been raised.
The lawyer said though he was not objecting to a date for trial, he said during Duru’s detention, they approached the court for the enforcement of his right.
“The matter was before your learned brother, Hon. Justice D.U. Okorowo, who ordered for the interim release of the 2nd defendant on bail.
“The conditions for the bail were fulfilled on this same matter between the parties.

“It was based on whether the prosecution will continue with investigation or prosecution of the 2nd defendant while the EFCC is doing the same,” he said.


Source:
https://westerndailynews.com/polaris-bank-staff-chinenye-duru-landed-in-prison-in-abuja-over-n16-6-billion-fraud/

The Oyo State Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Fatai Owoseni, has said that the Oyo State government has discovered an illegal mining and gemstone market in Ibadan, but that the operators claim to have approval from the Federal government.

In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, the Security adviser, while discussing the recent explosion which occurred in Ibadan as a result of explosions stores by illegal miners, also noted that the security agencies and the government could not know of all the happenings in the state if the citizens within the state did not provide credible information to the agencies.

Speaking on the problems of illegal mining, Owoseni said, “For the past two years, the Oyo State governor has been engaging the federal government with regards to mining. We’ve discovered that there is an illegal mining market, a gemstone market in Ibadan around Ojoo and populated by foreigners. And when you go there that you want to do any operation, either as police or state apparatus, they will show you approval which they have gotten from the federal government.”

Owoseni, speaking on the complicity in the ministry industry, said that there is a lot of decadence in the mining industry from those who are supposed to be in charge of monitoring miners by conducting checks.

He said, “The conditions are that you must have a magazine, that’s like a storage where you should keep these things,” going on to say that “along the line of maybe lackadaisical attitude, the fellows that will be asked to escort the buyers, the users, they may not do the right thing. For some of the people that we apply for those things, the address they indicate is not the address where they’ve taken the things. Rather than taking them to the magazines or the storage close to the area where they will use it, they will divert these things.”

Owoseni also said, “The notion that Nigerians and everyone has that the security people must know everything, well, it’s a bit right, but at the same time, wrong. The concept and philosophy guiding security work, especially policing, is that the people are the police are the people. Without credible intelligence, the security people would not know anything.

“People don’t give information, intelligence reports. If landlords want to also take undue benefits of, oh, you know these people are doing bad business, and because they pay you a lot of money, you keep your mouth shut. So, this is the kind of thing you have.

Owoseni then said that if there were reports of such illegal activities in those areas, the government would have acted on it immediately, as he explained, “Government won’t know if the people don’t give information. People have come up to say some people said they’ve reported that before. Why is it now that all that information is coming out? That is number one. Number two, people that have talked of complicity by government or security agencies, for people that know that location, people who live there, who own houses in that area, know the caliber of people that live there.

“A former deputy governor of Oyo state lives around that place. Some eminent emeritus professors live around that place. So, these are people who cannot just be taken for granted that if such a thing has been reported, it cannot just be wished away. They have a very strong Landlord/Resident association. So, all these people that are talking, do they even bring this to the notice of the association? Like I said, when you have such people living in such areas, you can’t take them for granted.”

Speaking on the current death toll, Owoseni reported, “As of yesterday, the governor indicated we had 3 dead persons, 77 wounded. But this morning, just before we started this interview, the security operatives in that area had just sent me a text to let me know that 2 more dead bodies were recovered this morning.”

The Security adviser then said that the government has opened avenues for citizens to make credible intelligence reports, saying, “With the interaction that his excellency Governor Seyi Makinde had had with the Security and the Intelligence Community in Oyo state, we’ve opened avenues, different avenues for people to come up with credible intelligence so that some of these areas can be checked.

“We have what we call citizens inquiry number in Oyo State, it is ‘615’. They don’t need to know you because, through 615, we’ve got information and some other things that happened in the state that the governor had made use of. We’ve been having face-to-face interaction, interface with the community.”

Source :

https://westerndailynews.com/weve-discovered-illegal-mining-market-in-ibadan-but-gov-makindes-aide/

BON Hotel Nest Ibadan has announced the passing away of its Operations Manager, Mr. Tunde Solomon.

Mr. Tunde Solomon was said to have died of a heart attack after the shock from the explosion that occurred very near BON Hotel, his place of work.

It will be recalled that an explosion occurred in Ibadan on January 16th, at Dejo Oyelese street, which claimed more than three lives, over 77 people injured, and collapsed over 20 buildings.


While mourning, Mr. Solomon the hotel's Instagram page, bonhotelibadan, BON described the late Operations Manager as a selfless and dedicated worker who had been using his 25 years in the industry for the growth of of organization

" We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of our beloved Operations Manager, Mr.Tunde Solomon.

" Mr. Solomon suffered a heart attack on the 17th of January 2024 and it
is believed that was as a consequence of the explosion which occurred on the 16th of January 2024 at Bodija.

" Mr. Tunde Solomon was a vastly experienced member of staff with more than 25 years in the industry. His commitment to his role and his contributions to the growth of BON
Hotel Nest Ibadan and the BON group in general during his tenure were invaluable.

" His loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

" We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Solomon's family during this difficult time.

" Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this challenging period.

BON Hotel Nest Ibadan

Source: https://westerndailynews.com/ibadan-bon-hotel-manager-tunde-solomon-dies-of-heart-attack-hours-after-explosion/

Just In: Makinde Makes More Effort On Security, Donates Additional 100 Vehicles To Security Agencies

As part of efforts to further strengthen the security Architecture of Oyo State, The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has donated additional one hundred security Vehicles fully equipped with communication gadgets to the Security agencies in the state.

Governor Makinde presented the vehicles to the leaders of the Security operatives during an event held at the Governor's office premises, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

Addressing the beneficiaries and other security stakeholders present at the event, Governor Seyi Makinde, reiterated his administration's commitment to continue to give support to the security agencies in the state, in order to discharge their statutory duties diligently.

While appreciating the efforts of the security personnel, most especially the Nigerian Police force, Oyo State Command for making the state one of the safest in Nigeria, Governor Makinde charged the leadership of security agencies in the state to ensure that the welfare of their men are adequately taken care of.

Speaking on behalf of the Security agencies, The Special Adviser to the governor on security matters, CP Fatai Owoseni Rtd, and the State Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, lauded the security policies of Makinde-led administration, as they described it as unprecedented among other states of the federation.

The security leaders however promised to double their efforts in securing the state, pledging that they would make judicious use of the vehicles donated.

The Security agencies that received the vehicles are, the Nigeria Police Force Oyo State Command, Amotekun Corps, the Nigerian Correctional Service, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYTMA) Operation Burst, the Nigerian Army. Others include Nigeria Customs Service, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Immigration Service.

Open Letter Of Gratitude From Beneficiaries Of NSCDC Promotion And Request For Further Review


Dear Honorable Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr) Bunmi Ojo,

We trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.

We are writing to extend our deepest appreciation for your instrumental role in facilitating the promotion of stagnated officers within the Ministry of Interior.

Your tireless efforts in addressing the concerns of these dedicated officers have not gone unnoticed, and we are sincerely grateful for the positive changes that have resulted from your support.

Your commitment to ensuring fairness and progression within the ranks is commendable and has made a significant impact on the lives and morale of those affected.

While acknowledging the progress made, we would like to humbly request your continued assistance in reviewing the ranks of these officers. Ensuring they are at par with their peers will not only recognize their dedication but also contribute to a more encouraged and motivated workforce within the Ministry.

We understand the complexities involved in such matters, and we appreciate the challenges you may face.

However, your continued advocacy for the welfare and professional growth of these officers would undoubtedly have a lasting and positive effect on both their lives and the efficiency of the Ministry.

Thank you, once again, for your unwavering commitment to public service and your support in addressing the concerns of stagnated officers.

We are confident that your continued efforts will contribute to fostering a work environment that promotes fairness, equity, and excellence.

With heartfelt appreciation,

E-signed:
Beneficiaries from Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Dec.15: Minister Of Power, Adelabu Gets Conditions To Be A New Member Of APC


In his attempt to rejoin All Progressives Congress, a political party he dumped a year ago, the Minister of power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has been told to consult the APC chairman of his Ward in Ibadan Southeast local government area of Oyo state.

The Oyo APC made the statement in a reply to Adelabu's request to rejoin APC in an elaborate ceremony slated for December 15th.


It will be recall, that Adelabu wrote the Oyo APC to notify them of his return to the party after his short sojourn with the Accord party alongside faithful and loyal followers.


In the party reply, Oyo APC advised Adelabu to shift the scheduled date for his defection to get the honor of the state chairman Hon. Isaac Omodewu, who is presently out of the country on a medical trip.

Oyo APC also instructed Adelabu to make it necessary and officially liaise with his APC ward chairman in his local government for proper arrangement according to the party constitution.


The reply message to Adelabu in a letter signed by Alhaji Tajudee. Olanite, Oyo state party secretary reads:

RE: CEREMONY TO ANNOUNCE MY RETURN TO APC

I write formally, on behalf of the State Chairman, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated December 6, 2023, which was delivered to the Oke-Ado, Ibadan Secretariat of Oyo APC on December 7, 2023, in which you communicated your intention
and plans to return to our great Party as a new member from the Accord Party on which platform you contested the 2023 gubernatorial poll as a candidate.


First and foremost, we use this medium to congratulate you again on your appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as the Minister of Power and also wish you success in your new Office because Nigeria urgently requires a turnaround in its power sector to drive the economy and also improve the lives of the teeming
population of citizens and residents.

Be that as it may; we are elated to inform you that on behalf of all the stakeholders and supporters of our great Party, the Executive Committees of the APC at all levels in the state welcome your decision to return to the Progressive fold as it is a pointer to the fact that our reconciliation drive has further yielded a positive result even as we expect more relevant political players to toe the same line for us to have a stronger and more formidable Oyo APC.

However, we regret to inform you that the State Chairman is currently on a medical trip to the United States and he will not be back before the December 15, 2023 date which you have picked for the Ceremony. But if the date is deemed sacrosanct, we can assure you that other relevant members of the State Working Committee will be on the ground to receive you as requested.


Finally, as we look forward to a formal face-to-face meeting between you and the State Working Committee at the State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan to formalize all necessary arrangements before D-Day, we would like to remind you that it is very necessary for you
inform your Ward Chairman in writing as required by the Constitution of our great Party.

You have an assurance of our esteemed regards always.





Source : https://westerndailynews.com/dec-15-adelabu-gets-conditions-to-be-a-new-member-of-apc/