Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The political landscape in Ibadan North witnessed a major shake-up yesterday as prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), throwing their full weight behind the consensus candidacy of Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as Don, in the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-election scheduled for August 16. The high-profile defection was led by former councilors who served under the administration of Hon. Demola Omotosho in Ibadan North Local Government. The group includes notable grassroots politicians such as Hon. Laide Durodola, former Leader of the Legislative Council; Hon. Saheed Ademola Ibrahim (Ward 8);…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The governor celebrated the royal father, noting that his life has been eventful, with his ascension to the throne of his forebears being a crescendo. “I celebrate the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, as he celebrates his 50th birthday. “It is gratifying to note that Kabiyesi’s last five decades have been eventful, as they have been gracious, with his recent ascension to the exalted throne of Alaafin being the crescendo. “Assured that the coming decades…
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande has extended warm felicitations to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, on the occasion of his golden jubilee birthday celebration today. As Iku Baba Yeye reached the golden jubilee in his life, in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo by Hon. Moroof Akinwande, the monarch was congratulated on the occasion, stressing that his reign has ushered in continuous development and progress. While extending warm congratulations and best wishes, he underscored the monarch’s contributions to cultural…
In what has been described as a major political earthquake in Ibadan North federal Constituency, a powerful wave of defections has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) as former councilors, their hundreds of followers and key grassroots politicians officially dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the August 16 federal constituency bye-election. Facilitating the defection is the current Chairman of the Oyo State Housing Corporation and Director-General of the PDP Campaign Council for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Demola Omotoso, who rallied his former political allies including councilors who served under his leadership as LG…
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Federal Constituency Matters, Hon. Dare Adeleke, has applauded Rep Abass Adigun (Agboworin), lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency of Oyo State. Adeleke described Agboworin as a capable representative dedicated to improving his constituents’ lives, particularly the downtrodden. The PDP Chieftain, in a statement personally signed on Tuesday, dismissed circulating negativity about Agboworin’s personal shortcomings, calling it “mocking God.” Instead, he hailed Agboworin as “a pride to Ibadan South East Local Government,” noting that his dedication positions him for greater responsibilities.…
In a moment of resounding acclaim, the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has bestowed the prestigious National Outstanding Leadership Performance Award for 2025 upon Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Area in Oyo State. Recognized as the Outstanding Local Government Chairman in Nigeria, Hon. Kamorudeen’s transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to community development have earned him this distinguished honor, cementing his legacy as a beacon of good governance. The award, presented at a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries, students, and community leaders, celebrates Hon. Kamorudeen’s exemplary contributions to grassroots development, infrastructure, security, and economic empowerment in…
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulrahman Bayo Lawal, on Wednesday, rounded off the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, lauding the media for engaging Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Oyo State on the deliverables of the government in the last two years of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s second term of office and six years of the administration. Barr. Lawal commended the efficiency of the media organisations in showcasing the achievements of the government, noting that other states of the federation would have learnt a thing or two from the media in the state and how the media should engage political office…
..Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture Executive chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, has said that the policies of the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde-led administration in the basic education sector covering primary and junior secondary schools, have helped to greatly reduce infrastructure deficit and improved the quality of education in the state. Adeniran maintained that the administration has been able to improve the quality of education through the massive training of teaching and non-teaching staff members, recruitment of thousands of teachers, construction/renovation of classrooms and procurement of…
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, has downplayed the exit of the People’s Democratic Party Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, declaring that it won’t affect the fortune of the party. Makinde said this in Akure , the Ondo state capital during an interview with journalists at the 10th anniversary of the rulership of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi. Asked to comment on the exit of Alhaji Atiku from the party, the governor said that ” Politics is a game of interest. I don’t think that will make any dent on PDP as a…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday presented six (6) newly-upgraded Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to the Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command, stressing his administration’s commitment to enhancing the security architecture in the state. He assured that his administration would continue to secure the lives and properties of Oyo State’s citizens, noting that the refurbishment of the Armoured Personnel Carrier demonstrated further commitment to securing the state. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the APCs to the police at the Governor’s Office Car Park, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He added that the state…