Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

In a resounding victory, Oluwaseun Olufade Onala, the PDP chairmanship candidate has clinched the executive chairmanship position for Ibadan North Local Government. The outcome of the fiercely contested race saw Olufade securing a staggering 73,240 votes, catapulting him to victory amidst enthusiastic support from party leaders, members, and a jubilant crowd of friends and family. The atmosphere was electric as supporters gathered to witness the declaration of Olufade as the winner by the returning officer. With unwavering dedication and a compelling vision for the local government, Olufade emerged triumphant, having met all necessary requirements and garnered the highest number of…

The Chairman-Elect of Ibadan North Local Government, Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed sincere gratitude to the people of Ibadan North for the overwhelming support that led to his victory in the recent election. In his address to the press, Oluwaseun Olufade assured residents that their voices would be heard clearly and that he is committed to representing their interests faithfully. “Dear residents of Ibadan North, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the immense support you have shown me during the recent election. Your trust in me as your elected chairman fills me with both humility and determination. I want to assure…

The Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extends heartfelt appreciation to the electorate for their remarkable turnout during today’s local government elections. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Hon. Micheal Ogunsina, the PDP expressed gratitude for the unwavering support shown by the people of Oyo State towards the party and its candidates throughout the ongoing poll. Ogunsina lauded the state’s residents for their steadfast loyalty to the party, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to the ideals of the PDP and the governance of Governor Seyi Makinde. Furthermore, the party took a swipe at the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC),…

The Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Mudashiru Kamorudeen has taken an early electoral vote lead in the race for Lagelu chairmanship, recording great wins across fourteen wards of the local government area. Kamoru has reportedly won nine out of fourteen geopolitical wards of the local government area. Projections shows Mudashiru Kamorudeen is sweeping over 70 percent of electoral votes in the Chairmanship race. “Tonight, our victory is assured, an enthusiastic Kamoru told group of supporters who have gathered to celebrate his victory.

The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN , has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly conduct of the ongoing local government councils election in the state. Aare Olagunju stated this at the commission’s headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, while speaking with the media shortly aftthe er election monitoring exercise in collaboration with the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adebola Hamzat, and heads of all security agencies in the state. The OYSIEC Chairman, who noted that complaints about late arrival of election materials at some polling units have been addressed, assured the people of Oyo state…

…..Warn Residents Against Breach of Order The security agencies in Oyo State have collaborated to ensure peace and order before, during and after the Local Government Councils Election, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 April across the Thirty Three (33) Local Government Areas of the state . The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat , while speaking at a Joint Press Briefing comprising the Security Chiefs in the state, held on Thursday at the Police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, warned residents against the breach of law. He announced that over 12,000 security operatives, excluding men of the Nigerian Army, will…

It is generally believed that politics is a dirty game. But methinks it is for those who are naturally dirty. In this generation, there are politicians who are now playing politics of sense and dignity. The understanding of the so-called ‘dirty game’ became glaring to me earlier this week during the grand finale of the Federal constituency campaign, which held at the ancient Mapo Hall, in Ibadan. Some party chieftains, who decided to play the dirty politics, which some people will call ‘roforofo politics’, engaged in the game of ‘show of power’. They conspired against a good man; a man…

The governor, who gave this charge on Friday while playing host to the federal legislators at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, added that Nigerians must be made to have confidence in the nation’s democracy and participate in it. The committee was in Oyo State to consult with stakeholders on proposed constitution amendments. While encouraging them to be open-minded about their task, Governor Makinde said, “I have seen people who were given the opportunity to change the trajectory of the nation but because of selfishness and personal interest they missed the road. Who knows who is going…

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has released the list and roles of ad-hoc staff to be engaged across the polling units for the forthcoming Local Government Councils Election in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN and made available to newsmen, directed all applicants to check their names on (https://oysiec.org/2024-election-adhoc-list/) if shortlisted and roles to be played on the day of the election. The statement indicated that the public can monitor election proceedings on Saturday, 27 April, 2024 and also view results on the OYSIEC Election Result Viewing Portal…

The Oyo State Government has commenced the fourth phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers across the state with the distribution of cassava stems, hybrid maize seedlings, herbicides and nap-sack sprayers. While flagging off the exercise at Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who also doubles as the Chairman, SAfER Food Security Sub-Committee, hinted that the distribution of inputs to farmers was also going on simultaneously at Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government and Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government. He recalled that N1billion loan was disbursed to…