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  • Let The Healing Process Begin: President-Elect Tinubu Speaks Again

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    PRESS RELEASE:

    …elections are over: healing process must begin

    With the conclusion of the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, I congratulate all the elected governors and assembly members for earning the mandate of the people. The March 18 governorship election held across 28 states and the state legislative poll across the 36 states of the federation have brought the 2023 election cycle to a fitting close.

    I must praise President Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, Observer Groups, Civil Society Organisations, development partners and the electorate for the success of the elections. The election is pivotal to the growth and sustenance of democracy and democratic governance at the state level.

    Consolidating democratic governance at the sub-national level will bring more development and improved quality of life to the masses. The more we entrench and consolidate the gains of our democratic venture across the length and breadth of our country, the more our people benefit in terms of dividends of democracy and good governance.

    However, I’m saddened by the reported isolated infractions during the elections and its aftermath in some states. I strongly condemn it. Also, the report of arson after the announcement of governorship results in one state did not represent who we truly are: peace-loving people.

    The physical and verbal assaults committed are unacceptable and antithetical to democratic ethos.

    Elections should be a celebration of our maturing democracy and freedom of choice and ought not to be moments of grief. I am particularly pained by cases of ethnic slurs, which are capable of creating needless mis-characterisation reported in some locations.

    My appeal is for us to rise above our differences, which, in reality, are fewer than the valued strings that bind us together as a people irrespective of the circumstances of our births.

    As former governor of Lagos State, I can attest to the strength in our diversity and togetherness. As your President-elect, it is that spirit of inclusiveness we engendered in Lagos that I intend to bring into national governance so that together we can attain our full potentials.

    I will give priority to expanding the civic space and safeguarding citizens’ freedom to exercise their rights within the bounds of the law.

    Indeed, the elections are over. The people have voted to elect their governors and state legislators that will serve them for the next four years. The time for leadership and governance is now upon us.

    In a democracy, majority would have their way but that majority must not suppress the minority from having their say. As democrats, we have to safeguard free expression. Winners must be magnanimous and those who did not win should have a large heart for tolerance and respect for the greater interest of the nation.

    As the elected, the only way to justify the trust and confidence of the people and the mandate entrusted in us is to commit ourselves to the service of the people. We must all work diligently and sincerely to make life better for the masses. As elected officers, we have no other assignment than to be burden-bearers for the masses and ensure they have better life that we promised during the campaigns.

    We must take urgent steps to unite the people; those who voted for us and those who did not. We must champion the healing process by embracing the opponents and their supporters. As I have stated previously, the time for politicking is gone. This is time for nation building, a task beyond one individual or a section of the society. We need every hand from wherever it may come to be on deck.

    I am ready to work with you all as your President. I will be a worthy partner you can trust and rely on as we all bond together, in unity of purpose and renewed hope for, the betterment of our blessed country and beloved people.

    Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
    President-elect,
    Federal Republic of Nigeria
    March 21, 2023

  • OAUSTECH to hold maiden convocation, Saturday

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    The Vice Chancellor of  Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) Okitipupa, Professor Temi Ologunorisa has disclosed that the institution has put every logistics in motion to hold its first convocation on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

    He said the University has five sets of graduands to be convocated.

    Ologunorisa stated  this during a press briefing which  held at the campus on Monday.

    According to him, Miss Adebisi Demehin, First Class honours in Chemistry, who, he said, had been offered admission by a university in Ohio, USA, to run her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme without a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree.

    Speaking on the highlight of the convocation, Ologunorisa, said, the award of Doctor of Business Administration (Honours Causa) to the Chancellor of the University, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, Olugbo of Ugboland.

    The award is in recognition of his success stories in the global business environment which he traversed scientifically with regal success.

    The VC further declared that the award of the  University first degrees to 982 graduands from five sets, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2018/2019, and 2019/2020 sessions which the breakdown shows that a total of 26 graduands made First class; 307 made Second Class Upper Division; 488 in Second Class Lower Division and 161 in Third Class”.

    “We would have a convocation lecture to be delivered by Emeritus Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan. Title: “Transforming the Nigerian University System for Graduate Employability and Socio-economic Development” he disclosed.

    While speaking on his achievement so far, he commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his support to the institution.

    He said government presence is very high in the school which helps in achieving and progressing.

    “The School of Basic Medical Science would take off in the University in the next academic session, 2023/2024. Also, run courses in BSc. Nursing and BSc. Public Health, also the BSc. Geology programs will also commence in the 2023/2024 academic session in the school of Earth Science.

    According to him, the University which was established in 2008 started with just one Faculty/School, the School of Science, with additional Schools; the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, and the School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources in 2017.

    Today, the University has five Faculties/Schools which are: the School of Science, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, School of Management Science, and School of Earth Science, he said.

    He also commended the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) for its  support, stating that the commission is building a new School, the School of Maritime Transport and Logistics at Ugbonla, in Ondo state southern senatorial district.

    He added that the Maritime Academy will train the critical skilled manpower necessary to drive the maritime industry and ultimately the blue economy of the state.

    Courses including BSc. Nautical Science, BSc. Maritime Transport and Logistics, BSc. Shipping and port management, and others.

  • Ayesuwa Accepts Defeat, Congratulates Chris Ayebusiwa

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    The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Okitipupa Constituency 1 in the just concluded House of Assembly election in Ondo State, Hon. Timothy Ayesuwa popularly known as Timo Akewi, has accepted the outcome of last Saturday’s election.

    Ayesuwa who made this known to our reporter through a telephone interview said, every contestant for the same position can not win an election, it is constitutionally mandated for one person to emerge among many contestants as the winner.

    Timo Akewi who polled 104 votes in the election has congratulated his counterpart in the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chris Ayebusiwa who polled 10,080 votes to win the election.

    He advised the MHA-Elect not to forget his election campaign and his primary assignment to serve his constituents.
    While affirming his readiness to work with Ayebusiwa in the development of the constituency, he promised never to challenge the results of the election in court as this would bring retrogression to the constituency.

    Earlier before the conclusion of the election, Timothy Ayesuwa, who cast his vote at Ilutitun Ward 2, Yasere Unit 11, said he was disappointed with the low turnout of voters.

    “I have moved around to check for myself, the turnout was so low, but notwithstanding I still talk to people to know it is their right to vote, if they did not vote they would not be able to complain about the government.”

    It is when you vote that you can say one government is good or not,” he said.

    Ayesuwa, whose expectation is to win and become the MHA, said the election is not a do-or-die affair.

    He, therefore advised voters to stop requesting money before voting. They should know that whoever emerged as the winner is automatically owing them.

    He further commended the INEC for the process which he said was peaceful and hitch-free.

  • Ajimotokin Congratulates Dr Christopher Ogunlana on His Electoral Victory

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    PRESS STATEMENT.

    • Says Victory Well Deserved
    • Hails Irele Local Government People For Dr Ogunlana’s Victory
    • Lauds INEC, Security Agencies

    The Executive Chairman, Irele Local Government, Hon. (Barr.) Olusegun Ajimotokin has congratulated the Member of the House of Assembly elect in Irele State Constituency, Dr Christopher Ogunlana on his victory at the just concluded House of Assembly election.

    Hon. Ajimotokin in a statement described the victory as well-deserved adding that the outcome of the election reflects the wishes of the people.

    The Council Boss equally commended Irele Local Government people for their massive support for all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded 2023 general elections.

    The Honourable Chairman urged Dr Ogunlana to see his victory as an opportunity to impact positively on the lives of his constituents through quality representation.

    He expressed elation that despite political differences that preceded the election, both the candidates and their supporters still ensured that there was no breakdown of law and order which gave room for the emergence of a winner devoid of objections.

    According to Ajimotokin, “After election comes with the task of representation, therefore I would like to urge you to see the pre-election issues within the context of political campaigns and ensure that you carry your constituents along across political divides so that you could have a supportive constituency”.

    He urged Dr Ogunlana to prioritize the welfare of the people once he is sworn in as a lawmaker at the House of Assembly.

    Hon. Ajimotokin lauded INEC for conducting hitch-free elections and equally extolled security agencies for maintaining peace and tranquillity in the local government.

    Signed:
    Victor Adedeji,
    Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman,
    Irele Local Government.

    March 19, 2023.

  • Ondo MHA Election: INEC declares Ayebusiwa, Gbegudu winners in Okitipupa constituencies

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    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Chris Ayebusiwa and Mr. Ololade Gbegudu, of the All Progressive Congress(APC) winners of the Okitipupa Constituency one and two House of Assembly poll respectively.

    According to the declaration made by the INEC officer, Prof. Adebayo Michael Adedayo, Mr. Ayebusiwa, of the APC, Okitipupa constituency 1, polled 10,084 votes to defeat Jimoh Akinsola of the People’s Democracy Party (PDP), who polled 3,715 votes and SDP Mr. Timothy Ayesuwa, polled 104 respectively.

    Mr. Ololade Gbegudu of All Progressives Congress APC who was also declared winner by an INEC officer, Prof. Adebanjo Badejo, polled 9248 votes to defeat Kolawole Omotunde of the People’s Democratic Party PDP who polled 6587 and Mr. Akintoye Kayode of the Labour Party(LP) polled 179 votes.

    The duo were declared winners and are returned elected.

    Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Health, Mr. Francis Adedayo-Faduyile described the process of the election as transparent, fair, and peaceful.

    He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for a job well done.

    He said: “Although the turnout of voters were  low, but we have a relative crowd and the voters conducted themselves in an orderly manner.

    “Let us also give it to INEC and security agencies for conducting a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the election,” he said.

    In the same vein, the Chairman Okitipupa local government Mr. Igbekele Akinrinwa also commended the peaceful conduct of the election which he said was devoid of rancor and crisis.

    He said the election was not marred with vote buying saying the Naira redesign policy made it impossible for vote buying.

    “Although, we have low turnout but the voters were able to vote for their preferred candidates without any intimidation or crises of any sort,” Akinrinwa said.

  • MHA Elect:Fayemi commends INEC for peaceful election process

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    All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo State House of Assembly, (MHA) elect, Ilaje Constituency 2 in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Olawunmi Fayemi, has described the election as generally peaceful.

    Fayemi who casted her vote at 12:06 p.m. at her unit 16, Mahin Ward 4, while speaking with the Newsmen commended voters for their turnout and the peaceful manner they conducted themselves to vote their preferred candidates.

    She also hailed the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for it’s promptness and hitch free accreditation and voting process

    According to her, the whole process has been so peaceful as the voters turnout is a bit high, and the INEC staff’s promptness and the hitch-free process are commendable too.

    “The security agencies too tried their best in their duties, I commend the whole process which have been peaceful generally,” Fayemi said.

  • ODSG enforces Supreme court judgment on new naira policy

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    ***Accept both Old and New Naira notes, Says Aiyedatiwa .

    *** Govt Action Excites Residents.

    Ondo State Government has given final warning to all Financial Institutions in the State to complied fully with the Supreme Court Judgement on the new Naira policy or be prepared to face sanction.

    Government directive was given through the State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa while presiding over sensitization meeting on implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on new Naira policy with the State Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Branch Controller, Kennedy Nwannunu and representatives of other commercial Banks in the State, held at Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Alagbaka Akure on Monday.

    Other members of government sensitization Team at the meeting are, Commissioner of Finance, Hon Wale Akinterinwa, Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Commissioner of Mine, Energy and Minerals Resources, Engr Rasaq Obe, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Sir Charles Titiloye, Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Otunba Dele Ologun and Commissioner of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon Akinwunmi Sowore .

    Others are, Special Adviser on Gender, Mrs Olamide Falana, Chairman Akure South LG, Hon Gbenga Olaniyi, Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale, Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and Students Affairs, Hon Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Accountant General, Mrs Toyin Oni and Press Secretary to Governor, Office of Deputy Governor, Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson.

    The Deputy Governor at the meeting said, ” this is a challenging period in the life of our Country and our dear State, when our people are made to stay on line for hours to even get their own money from the banks”.

    “On behalf of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, I empathize with our people, especially the poor Masses who have been made to bear the brunt and pains of the CBN Naira policy despite Supreme Court judgement which clearly stated that both the old and new Naira Notes remain legal tender till December 31, 2023”.

    Aiyedatiwa said, the redesigned monetary policy which was not well implemented forced the State Government to join the suit against the CBN at the Supreme Court to ameliorate the hardship faced by the people.

    “On the Supreme Court Judgement, we are not begging CBN, we are set to enforce the rulling, and whoever want to sabotage our efforts will face sanction” , he warned.

    “Banks and other enterprises in the State cannot do anything to hinder our operations except they don’t want to operate in this State” , he further said.

    The Deputy Governor equally said it was an offence to reject the old #500 and #1000 notes in the State after Supreme Court had pronounced it as a legal tender till December 31.

    “To CBN and others commercial Banks in the State, enough is enough, .. accept both Old and New notes” , declared Aiyedatiwa.

    Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Sir Charles Titiloye, said, ” security and welfare of our people is paramount to us as government, our people are suffering, commercial activities is grounded, the rural area is even worse.. Ondo State was one of the State that went to court, and the position of Supreme Court is the position of Ondo State Government”.

    Also speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner of Finance, Wale Akinterinwa stated, “the public is not the problem, but CBN, Commercial Banks and POS operators” .

    Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan warned that the naira crisis has the possibility to morphed into serious social disorder leading to possible breakdown of law and order.

    He said 10 days were long enough time for federal government and CBN to find ways towards complying with the court order which import was central to the achievement of peace, order and good government in the country .

    The day-long enlightenment campaign also took the Deputy Governor, Hon. Aiyedatiwa and his Team to Ondo State chapter of Independent Oil Marketers Association, Oja-Oba Market, Ondo State Park Management Committee at Ado Motor Park, Akure and Hausa Market, Shasha, all in Akure of which leaders and other stakeholders in all the associations were in joyful mood with the State Government latest position on the new Naira policy.

    They were excited by the latest development because positive changes are expected especially on the side of financial Institutions in the State.

    They all expressed readiness to make government directives work as government ongoing sensitization would boost the confidence of stakeholders.

    The State Government further charged CBN and Commercial Banks on the needs to make both the old and new Naira notes readily available to people.

    The CBN Branch Controller, Kennedy Nwannunu disclosed at the meeting that commercial Banks has been told to start taken and paying old and new Naira notes.

    He also promised an improvement in the amount of liquidity in the system.

    Photo Credit : Abayomi Adefolalu.

  • ODSG meets CBN, bank officials over rejection of old naira notes

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    …says govt’ll enforce Supreme court judgement

    To address the hardship caused by the infusion of the new naira notes, the Ondo state government on Monday met with the CBN and the commercial bank officials in the state.

    The government emphasized the need for the bank officials to continue to dispense the old notes to alleviate people’s suffering.

    It would be recalled that for several weeks now, the nation has been groaning under the hardship caused by the infusion of the new naira notes and withdrawal of the old ones from circulation.

    The interface with the CBN and the commercial bank officials was to find a lasting solution to the worrisome scarcity of the naira notes and the suffering of the people on daily basis at the deposit money banks.

    Speaking at the meeting, the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa charged the money deposit banks in the state to make their demands to CBN to get more money for circulation.

    Aiyedatiwa further noted that the state government will enforce the judgement of the Supreme Court, appealing to people to continue to collect and spend the old naira notes alongside the new ones.

    Head of banking services, CBN, Kennedy Nwannunu, said after the bankers meeting held today, deposit banks should continue to accept the old naira notes for ease of their customers.

    Some members of the State Executive Council including the Commissioner for Finance, Wale Akinterinwa, and Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan said the judgement of the Supreme Court must be upheld.

    On enforcement, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Akeredolu on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr. Doyin Odebowale, berated some sharp practices amongst POS operators, stressing that anyone caught will face the wrath of the law.

    Odebowale warned the bank officials to desist from limited cash and transactions to their customers and urged the people to collect and spend the old naira notes without fear.

    The Hope

  • Former Governorship Aspirant, 3 others dump PDP In Ondo

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    A former governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, MR. Banji Okunomo has tendered his resignation from the party.

    In a letter dated March 13, 2023, and addressed to the party’s chairman at Etikan Ward in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Okunomo notified the party about his resignation from the party.

    In the letter entitled: “Notification of Resignation of my Membership of the Party,” Okunomo wrote that “With effect from today, 13th March 2023, I wish to voluntarily resign my membership of People’s Democratic Party(PDP).”

    He copied the national chairman of the party and all necessary offices of the party.

    Mr. Jossy Eganosi Ehinmore, a member of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council(PCC) has also filed his resignation letter from the party with effect from Monday (today) March 13, 2023.

    He’s from Ugbo Ward 1, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    Likewise, Mr. Malo Olorunwa Francis also from Ugbo Ward 1 has tendered his resignation from PDP.

    He is also a member of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). He was a former councilor of Igbo Ward 1.

    The other chieftain of the party, who resigned his membership, was Mr. Bitire Solomon from Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.

    He was the former chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area.

    In his letter to the party’s Chairman in Erinje Ward, Okitipupa Local Government Area, Bitire notified that his resignation took effect from Monday, March 13, 2023.

    In a separate interviews with our correspondent, both Okunomo and Bitire, confirmed their resignation from the party in Ondo South.

    They said that their next line of action and the party they were migrating to would be communicated later.

  • Those dumping Ondo PDP are serial defectors, Shameless

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    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State Chapter has received reports of some serial defectors leaving the party with equanimity.

    According to a statement issued by the publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Kennedy Peretei, these same characters have moved in and out of the PDP twice in the last eighteen months.

    He added that their action is a confirmation of their nomadic essence as politicians.

    The statement added, “most of them who got promotions beyond their capacities by the PDP have consistently lost their Polling Units to other political parties during elections.

    “They have always been trailed by failure in their opportunistic and self-serving inordinate ambitions that drive their insatiable desire for crumbs from the master’s table.

    “To put the record straight, Banji Okunomo, Solomon Bitire and their gang of court jesters declared that the PDP was dead in Ondo South, shortly after the PDP Governorship primary election in 2020. They defected to the Zenith Labour Party(ZLP) but shamelessly returned to PDP after their tragic outing that was a measure of their political relevance.

    “In all honesty, why should the PDP lose sleep over the exit of such colourless, inconsequential and serial decampees?”

    Peretei added that it won’t be any surprise if they are treated as political prostitutes wherever they may go.

    The party however wish them the best of luck in their sojourn, stressing that any time they wish to come back, the doors are open.

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