The member representing Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the newly constructed 40-bed Federal General Hospital in Okeigbo is fully equipped and put to use for the benefit of the people.

Hon. Adefiranye, on Monday, led the management team of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital, headed by the Medical Director, Professor Olusegun Ojo, on an inspection tour of the hospital complex.

The inspection was aimed at assessing the level of completion of the project and discussing plans for its management and eventual take-off.

Speaking during the visit, Hon. Adefiranye disclosed that the hospital project was facilitated through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) intervention, stressing that its establishment is particularly important because there is currently no federal medical facility serving the entire Ondo South Senatorial District.

He assured the people of Okeigbo and the entire constituency that the hospital would not remain an empty structure, promising that efforts were already underway to ensure that it is fully equipped with modern, state-of-the-art medical equipment.

According to him, the facility is expected to be commissioned and opened for use on or before December ending.

“This project is not just about constructing a building. Our responsibility is to ensure that the facility is properly equipped and made functional so that our people can access quality healthcare without having to travel far,” Hon. Adefiranye stated.”

Earlier, the delegation was received at the palace of the Oluoke of Okeigbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Akintoye Felix Adeoye, Adegbitel II.

The traditional ruler expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Festus Adefiranye, the management of FUTA Teaching Hospital and everyone involved in the project for what he described as a significant development in the history of Okeigbo and the constituency.

Oba Adeoye declared the development a “new dawn” for Okeigbo and called for a standing ovation in honour of Hon. Adefiranye for his efforts in attracting the project to the community.

He described the lawmaker as a true son of the soil who has consistently demonstrated concern for the welfare and development of his people, noting that his contributions go beyond politics.

The monarch also commended Hon. Adefiranye for his various interventions, including job facilitation and other opportunities provided for constituents.

In his remarks, the Medical Director of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Professor Olusegun Ojo, expressed delight at the development, describing the establishment of a 40-bed federal hospital in Okeigbo as a major achievement.

He commended Hon. Adefiranye for facilitating the project and expressed optimism about the proposed partnership between the Okeigbo community, the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, and the management of FUTA Teaching Hospital.

Professor Ojo described the proposed collaboration as a partnership with great potential to deliver quality healthcare services to the people.

Following the meeting at the palace, the delegation proceeded to the hospital site for a detailed inspection of the facility and assessment of the work done so far.

High Chief Loodoko, who delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the Oluoke, appreciated all those present and particularly commended Hon. Festus Adefiranye for facilitating a project that would significantly strengthen healthcare delivery in the community and beyond.

Also present during the inspection were Dr. Emmanuel Olasehinde Bello, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee; Mrs. Helen Nike Ajayi, Director of Administration; High Chief Lemon Chief Adelakun Farotade; High Chief Loodoko; Chief Tola Adetunji; Chief Yegbata; and Chief Hon. Folagbade Gbemibade.

With the inspection completed and plans for equipping and management already taking shape, the 40-bed Federal General Hospital, Okeigbo, is steadily moving closer to becoming a fully functional healthcare facility for the people of Okeigbo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Odigbo and the wider Ondo South Senatorial District.

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Adebayo Lawrence
SA Media and Publicity

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the women wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Ondo State has declared its full commitment to mobilising massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across all segments of society.

The CBM Women Leader, Hon. Princess Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, in his office.

Speaking at the meeting, Fayemi-Obayelu stated that the CBM women wing has already swung into action, engaging women, youths, market leaders, and community influencers to deepen grassroots support for the President’s re-election bid.

“We are not leaving any stone unturned”

“From the urban centres to the rural communities, we are mobilising support across the board for President Tinubu. His visionary leadership, economic reforms, and commitment to national development deserve continuity”

She commended the Ondo State APC Chairman for his inclusive leadership style and pledged the unwavering loyalty of CBM women to the party’s structures in the state.

According to her, the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for a successful 2027 Presidential election and to deliver the APC presidential candidate. Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. GCFR.

In his response, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde applauded the Ondo State CBM women wing for their early mobilisation efforts and charged them to remain focused, disciplined, and united.

He assured them of the party’s support and expressed confidence that with such dedication, victory for President Tinubu and the APC in Ondo State is assured.

Member representing Ilaje Constituency II in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, has denied allegations linking her to an alleged vehicle transaction, describing the claims as false, malicious and a deliberate attempt to damage her reputation.

In a press statement issued on Saturday, the lawmaker said the allegations being circulated by Mr. Jimoh Tahiru were unfounded and riddled with inconsistencies.

According to her, it is illogical to suggest that a serving member of the Ondo State House of Assembly would attempt to sell a government-issued vehicle. She also questioned why the complainant allegedly failed to provide key details of the vehicle, including its make, model, registration number and the purported purchase price in the petition submitted to the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly.

Fayemi-Obayelu disclosed that the matter is currently under investigation by the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department (ZCID), Zone 17, Akure, following a complaint reportedly lodged by Mr. Tahiru.

She, however, alleged that despite initiating the complaint, Mr. Tahiru had repeatedly failed to honour invitations from police investigators, a situation she said had delayed the conclusion of the investigation.

The lawmaker maintained that she had consistently honoured every invitation extended to her by the police, alongside Mrs. Iyakorede, a car dealer said to be connected to the matter.

She further raised questions over the whereabouts of her vehicle, asking who damaged it, why it was allegedly taken to Lagos for repairs and why it had yet to be repaired and returned.

Expressing confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, Fayemi-Obayelu said she remained fully committed to cooperating with investigators until the matter is concluded.

She urged members of the public to disregard what she described as false and malicious allegations and to avoid drawing conclusions until the police complete their investigation and make their findings public.

A prominent grassroots mobiliser and political strategist, Ambassador Oladipupo Babatunde Okeyomi, popularly known as CarryGo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms have rescued Nigeria from fiscal collapse, insisting that the administration’s achievements will continue to attract public support across the country.

Speaking during an interview with our reporter, Okeyomi dismissed criticisms of the Tinubu administration, saying the President inherited enormous economic challenges but had demonstrated bold leadership through difficult reforms that are already producing positive results.

According to him, Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to nearly $50 billion, while inflation has dropped considerably from its 2024 peak, reflecting the effectiveness of the administration’s economic policies.

He also credited the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market with increasing monthly allocations to states and local governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), giving sub-national governments more resources for infrastructure and development.

Okeyomi further highlighted the growth of Nigeria’s capital market, which he said has reached a record valuation of about ₦160 trillion, alongside ongoing construction and rehabilitation of over 2,700 kilometres of federal highways.

He listed major infrastructure projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road and the Kano-Katsina-Maradi rail project as evidence of the administration’s commitment to national development.

The grassroots mobiliser also praised the government’s interventions in the petroleum sector, noting that crude oil production had increased to about 1.68 million barrels per day, while investments in domestic refining and upstream operations continued to grow.

On education and social welfare, he commended initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said has benefited more than 1.5 million students, as well as consumer credit programmes designed to improve the living standards of Nigerians.

He maintained that the achievements of the administration would become more evident with time and urged Nigerians to remain patient and continue supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda.

…former Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor, Comrade Akin Omojuwa to Lead the Movement

The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is set to officially launch the Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju (BYAA), a strategic grassroots mobilisation platform aimed at strengthening support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, consolidating the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and advancing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the Ondo South Senatorial District.

The announcement was made by the Director-General of the Pan-APC and Pro-Tinubu movement, Comrade Omojuwa Akinfemi Raymond, former Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Niger Delta and Amnesty Affairs who described the initiative as a major step towards deepening youth participation in politics, promoting inclusive leadership, and reinforcing grassroots engagement across the region.

According to Comrade Omojuwa, the Alliance, which is championed by Hon. Tunji-Ojo will serve as a dynamic platform for mobilising young people, professionals, artisans, women, market associations, and community leaders in support of progressive governance and sustainable development.

Speaking ahead of the official inauguration, Omojuwa praised the Interior Minister as a visionary and result-driven leader whose commitment to public service, innovation, and youth empowerment has continued to earn him widespread admiration.

“Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo represents the finest ideals of progressive leadership. Through competence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to national development, he has become a rallying point for young people who believe in purposeful governance. The BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju reflects that vision and our determination to strengthen grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.

He explained that the Alliance is designed to go beyond political support, describing it as a movement focused on leadership development, civic responsibility, community engagement, and nation-building.

“Our vision is to build the foremost grassroots youth movement that inspires responsible leadership, national unity, and active citizenship,” Omojuwa said. “Our mission is to mobilise, educate, and organise young people across Ondo South into a disciplined, people-oriented platform dedicated to good governance, party cohesion, youth inclusion, and community development, while advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He further disclosed that membership of the Alliance would be open not only to APC members but also to non-partisan youths and patriotic citizens from diverse political backgrounds who share a common desire for the development of Ondo South and Nigeria.

Describing the initiative as an inclusive movement, Omojuwa said the organisation seeks to unite progressive-minded individuals irrespective of previous political affiliations.

“Under the strategic guidance, political foresight, and exceptional grassroots mobilisation capacity of our Proprietor and Principal, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, this movement will consolidate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while nurturing a new generation of responsible and committed progressive leaders,” he added.

The Director-General reaffirmed that the Alliance would prioritise party unity, issue-based political participation, youth inclusion, and community development, while complementing ongoing efforts to strengthen the APC’s grassroots structures throughout the Ondo South Senatorial District.

He therefore called on youths, women, students, professionals, artisans, market associations, community leaders, and all supporters of progressive politics to identify with the movement and actively participate in its forthcoming inauguration.

According to him, the launch of the Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju will mark the beginning of a new phase in grassroots political mobilisation, one that will reinforce support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, strengthen the APC across Ondo South, and further promote the enduring legacy of purposeful and people-centred leadership championed by Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday formally sealed the mandate of the people as it presented Certificates of Return to Senator-Elect Prof. Dayo Faduyile and other winners of the June 20, 2026 Bye-Elections.

The ceremony held at INEC Headquarters in Abuja was performed by the INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, SAN, who was represented by Prof. Ade Ajayi.

Shortly after receiving his certificate, the Senator-Elect shared his gratitude saying, “to the glory of God and the good people of Ondo South Senatorial District, i received the Certificate of Return some minutes ago at INEC Nigeria HQ. The exercise was performed by the National Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, SAN, represented by Pro. Ade Ajayi. I dedicate this victory to the good people of Ondo South Senatorial District and to our performing Governor, His Excellency Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. God bless you all.”

His words captured the mood of Ondo South delegates and APC leaders who trooped out in celebration.

The Senator-Elect’s acknowledgment of Governor Aiyedatiwa underscores the unity of purpose between the state government and the new federal representation for Ondo South.

The APC chieftain’s victory on Saturday, June 20 was hailed as a strong vote of confidence in President Tinubu’s reforms, Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership, and APC’s grassroots structure in the Sunshine State.

INEC commended voters and security agencies for ensuring the Bye-Elections were peaceful, credible, and transparent.

Former Ondo State Secretary to the Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ondo Central Senatorial District following the party’s primary election held on May 18, 2026.

The outcome of the primary was announced by the Chairman and Returning Officer of the Senatorial Primary Election Committee, Engr. Thomas Olufemi Awosika, who noted that the exercise was conducted in line with the APC constitution and electoral procedures.

According to the results released by the committee, Fasoranti secured 36,652 votes to emerge victorious over other aspirants in the contest.

Incumbent Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire polled 5,733 votes, while Dr Sylvester Muyiwa Adu received 1,245 votes.

Awosika thereafter declared Fasoranti winner of the primary election, stating that he satisfied all requirements stipulated by the party and obtained the highest number of lawful votes cast.

With the victory, Fasoranti will represent the APC in the forthcoming senatorial election for Ondo Central Senatorial District.

In the evolving political landscape of Ondo State, particularly in Ilaje Constituency 2, leadership is no longer about mere ambition—it is about capacity, credibility, and connection with the people. Among the aspirants, one name continues to resonate with clarity, strength, and purpose: Prince Barrister Lawson Akintokun.
This is not a candidacy built on noise, but on substance.
The Anointed Candidate
Prince Akintokun stands out as the anointed choice—not by mere political endorsement alone, but by the overwhelming acceptance of the people. His journey reflects divine alignment with destiny, coupled with grassroots validation. Across wards, communities, and interest groups in Ilaje, there is a growing consensus: this is the man prepared for the assignment.
Anointing, in this context, is not mystical—it is practical. It is seen in:
The trust reposed in him by elders and youths alike
His consistency in service and advocacy
His calm but firm approach to leadership
A Proven Record of Competence
Competence is the currency of leadership, and Prince Akintokun is richly endowed with it. As a legal practitioner and seasoned administrator, he brings:
Deep understanding of legislative processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate policies into real impact
Unlike many who seek office to learn on the job, he comes prepared—ready to legislate, ready to represent, and ready to deliver.

Leadership is about people, and Prince Akintokun understands the pulse of Ilaje Constituency

*He is not distant from the realities of the people; he is part of them.
His political maturity is evident in:
His inclusive approach to consultation
His respect for party structure and unity
His strategic vision for sustainable development
Why He Is the Most Competent
In a race where many may have ambition, few possess the complete package. Prince Akintokun combines:
Integrity
Experience
Vision
Accessibility
He is not just contesting—he is prepared to transform representation into results.

The choice before Ilaje Constituency 2 is clear: continue with uncertainty or embrace tested capacity. Prince Barrister Lawson Akintokun represents a bridge between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

This is more than a political movement—it is a call to align with competence, credibility, and character.

The time is now. The choice is clear.
Prince Barrister Lawson Akintokun is not just a candidate—he is the answer.

By Adeseun Adetayo

A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ondo West Constituency I, Hon. Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju, has been appointed as the South West Director General of the Tinubu-Datiwa Half a Million Walk.

The Founder and Ondo State Coordinator of the Tinubu-Datiwa Half a Million Walk, Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye Bonsue, disclosed that members of the group unanimously agreed on Ogunwumiju’s appointment following a diligent background check.

Akinrotoye described Ogunwumiju as a vibrant youth who strongly believes in the philosophy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the transformation agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

He added that Ogunwumiju is a loyal party member whose contributions to the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot be overemphasized.

“We must appreciate and thank him for accepting to serve as the Director General of the Tinubu-Datiwa Half a Million Walk. More appointments of eminent South West leaders will be announced in due course.

“Our target is to take this Tinubu-Datiwa support group beyond Ondo State. President Bola Tinubu has done well, and we must support him to continue the good work he has started,” Akinrotoye said.

He further disclosed that coordinators at the senatorial, federal constituency, ward, and the 3,933 polling units levels would soon be inaugurated.

Akinrotoye also expressed appreciation to Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who serves as the Grand Patron of the group, for his support.

In his acceptance speech, Hon. Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju pledged to collaborate with other South West leaders to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in the region.

By Adeseun Adetayo

The Ondo State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Datiwa Half-Million Walk, Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (Bonsue), has said Nigerians are yet to witness the best of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.

Speaking with journalists after the Tinubu/Datiwa Half-Million Walk held in Akure, Akinrotoye stated that since assuming office in May 2023, President Tinubu’s administration has embarked on bold reforms aimed at restructuring the country’s economic foundation.

The former OSOPADEC Commissioner added that the President’s reforms include the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of the foreign exchange market, among other policy measures.

He noted that while these measures may be painful in the short term, they are necessary steps toward achieving long-term economic stability and growth.

He maintained that Tinubu’s strategic vision is still unfolding and that patience will be required to fully appreciate the outcomes.

“Transformational leadership is never judged in its infancy,” Akinrotoye said. “The President is laying the groundwork for a more resilient economy. The benefits will become clearer with time.”

He also pointed to Tinubu’s track record as a former governor of Lagos State, where his policies were credited with significantly improving internally generated revenue and infrastructure development.

He expressed confidence that a similar approach at the federal level could yield substantial dividends if given adequate time.

With key policy frameworks still under development and implementation ongoing, Akinrotoye assured that the promises of renewed hope will translate into tangible progress.