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2019 Election: Stop The Rumors, Yewa Awori Will Emerge As Ogun Next Governor -OBJ

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Jennifer Akamanu

 

The Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that he had never agreed with the outgoing governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on who would succeed him (Amosun) after leaving office in 2019.

Obasanjo said notwithstanding that they are both of the views that the Yewa-Awori people of Ogun West Senatorial district should produce the next governor of the state, yet, they could not forge a common ground on who takes over come 2019.

The former President, who spoke at the 19th edition of Ibogun- Olaogun Day celebration in Ibogun, Ifo local government area of the state however, concurred that it is the will of God that will reign supreme in who eventually becomes the next governor of the state.

Investigations reveals that Obasanjo has been rumoured to be rooting for the governorship candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI) to succeed Amosun, while the incumbent governor is strenuously pushing for his anointed candidate, Hon. Abdulkabir Afekunle Akinlade, the governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM).

While the ADC governorship candidate, Isiaka is from Imeko in the Imeko-Afon axis of Ogun West Senatorial district, Akinlade of APM hails from Ipokia in the same Ogun West Senatorial district of the state.

But speaking yesterday during the Ibogun – Olaogun Day celebration that had in attendance, the incumbent Governor Amosun as well as the duo of Isiaka and Akinlade, Obasanjo declared that regardless of individual or collective interest in the 2019 gubernatorial election in the state, only God would crown Amosun’s successor.

Describing Ibikunle Amosun as his brother who will remain dear to him till he dies, Obasanjo said in the present political journey, their choices are different.

He said, “I have made my choice, it may not be in tandem with yours (Amosun). Let my choice be and let yours be and let God decide and whoever gets there let all of us support him”.

Also speaking against the backdrop of reported political violence in parts of Ogun State, the elder statesman charged politicians seeking elective positions to tame their followers who may want to engage in violence in the forthcoming general elections.

With particular attention to the ADC and APM gubernatorial candidates, the former president declared that political office seekers in the state would have themselves to blame should they fail to tame violence among their supporters ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

“I am particularly happy that the governor spoke against violence. I want to tell you, if you do not stop violence among your supporters, you will have yourself to blame. There is no earthly reason why we should not have peaceful election in the state,” he said.

He however, advised the people to support whoever emerges governor at the end of the race even as he cautioned politicians against violence.

Obasanjo also demanded an open embrace and exchange of pleasantries between the ADC governorship candidate, Isiaka and that of APM, Akinlade which the duo instantaneously complied with.

Speaking earlier, Governor Ibikunle Amosun cautioned  politicians  against heating  up the polity, urging them to conduct themselves responsibly.

Amosun, who lauded Obasanjo for consistently identifying with his root, said it should serve as a lesson for all to always identify with their roots.

 

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Amuwo-Odofin 2: Appeal Court affirms Rauf’s Lagos Assembly election, dismisses LP suit

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AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party candidate, David Doherty, against Hon. Wale Rauf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

August24news.com gathered that the judgement was celebrated on the official facebook page of the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi.

The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared Rauf as the rightful winner of the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 election conducted on March 18, 2023.

It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Doherty and issue new one to Rauf of the APC.

Rauf would be returning to the House to serve as a second term lawmaker, having served between 2019 and 2023.

Our Correspondent had reported that the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos, upturned the election of Doherty and declared Rauf as winner.

Doherty not satisfied with the ruling, approached the Court of Appeal.

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

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BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.



The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.

At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote and Mr. Samuel Egube.

However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.

Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.

Those confirmed include:
Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada
Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho
Mr. Mosopefoluwa George
Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.

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OEF CONGRATULATES SOLA GIWA

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  • Says Governor Sanwo-Olu, is a listening Leader

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The OMO EPETEDO FORUM has heartily rejoice with an illustrious Son of the Community, Hon. Sola Giwa on his nomination into the Cabinet of Lagos State Government by His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of the State.

The forum notes with joy, decision of the Governor to re- nominate his Special Adviser on Transportation back to the cabinet.

” It is with great joy that our Son, a brilliant, visionary and great grassroot mobiliser is re-nominated into the government. The gesture, no doubt, is an affirmation that His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has listening ears. He has cleared doubt of all by listening to vast majority of Lagosians who clamoured for a rejig of the Commissioners list. By this Action, He has undoubtedly reaffirmed our belief in clear vision, nobility of character,politics of principle, and above all, his quest for a prosperous Lagos that works”

We are assured that Sola Giwa will introduce new, lofty ideas into the administration. He has been a top-notch performer since the beginning of his Career in life. So, this new task will definately be carried out with utmost sincerity and will birth favourable outcomes.

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