Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has mourned the death of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade 2nd. The Royal Father joined his ancestors on Thursday at the University College Hospital, UCH during a brief illness at the age of 82. The Speaker in a condolence message said the late Olubadan lived a great and fulfilled life. ” This is another loss not only to Ibadanland but to Oyo State in general. We lost a great king and a special one at that. Late Oba Sen. Lekan will be greatly missed…
Member representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has mourned the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, at the age of 82. Agboworin, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, in a statement made available to journalists by his Media Group in Ibadan, on Friday, expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State…
Following the demise of the late Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, who joined the ancestors on Thursday night at the ancient University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadan Land, who is the leader of the military line in the Olubadan system will ascend to the newly vacant position of Olubadan of Ibadan Land. Next in line to Olakulehin is Senator Rashidi Ladoja, the former Governor of Oyo State, who heads the civilian line as Otunba Olubadan. This latest development marks a significant shift in the…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Ojongbodu areas of Oyo State, who is seeking re-election bid campaign, Hon. Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi has congratulated the former first female Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu, on her recent appointment as member of the State Election Management Committee. As a former senator and highly experienced political figure, she’ll bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the new role. The council Boss further reiterated that His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde has appointed the best capable hands to coordinate the forthcoming local government elections, as…
The Executive Chairman of Ogo-Oluwa Local Government area, who is seeking re-election bid, Hon. Seun Ojo Adesoye has extended his heartfelt appreciation to everyone who attended his re-election bid ward tour round-off campaign on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. The statement read in parts; Dear Good people of Ogo-Oluwa Local Government,Ajaawa. I am profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support and love shown to me and my running mate as well as all Councilorship candidates on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at the ward tour round-off campaign in Ajaawa. Your presence, enthusiasm, and encouragement truly moved me and sound productive for my re-election…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign. He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate in Oyo East local government, Hon. Oluokun Olusola Peter, and his vice Abd Wasiu Ademola Mustapha Waspha have Congratulated the Distinguished Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu on her appointment as member of the State Election Management Committee. Her appointment was officially announced by the PDP State Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke on Wednesday. The Committees announced are to work towards the victory of the forthcoming Local Government Election coming up on April 27, 2024. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News, Oluokun said, the appointment of…
The Oyo State Government has warned residents of the state to ignore a news trending on the social media about Governor ‘Seyi Makinde approving the sum of N20,000 as 2024 Ramadan Support Fund. The state government urged residents to be wary of fraudsters, noting that the report did not emanate from any arm of the government and is without any basis. The report, which is being circulated on social media platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp, claimed that Governor Makinde approved the fund due to high level of inflation, economic hardship and high cost of feeding. It added that the sum…
By Kehinde Gbadeyanka, a Member of the GSM Advocates The pace-setter state has produced several colors of leaders in the past 48 years of its creation by the then military decree. Oyo has been governed by both military and elected leaders for some time. Today at the helm of the affairs of Oyo state, we have His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde Fnse KJW. Suffice to say that God has helped Seyi Makinde to realise his term ambition of becoming governor after many rigorous years of trying. Apparently, Seyi Makinde as a great man with deep intellectual clarity, independent mindedness, sound…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming local government elections in Atiba local government, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem, and his vice Hon Badmus Olaide Ismail have penned a heartfelt congratulatory message to the former and first woman Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, Sen. Monsurat Olajumoke Sunmonu on her appointment as the head of the Oyo Federal Constituency Local Government Election Management Committee. It was announced yesterday that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State after due consultation with the leader of the party in Pacesetter State, Engr Seyi Makinde have approved Sen. Monsurat…