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Am Running For The Senate to Resuscitate Light in Ondo South – Jimoh Ibrahim
AZEEZ GANIU (AKURE)
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While intimating APC leaders and party men and women of Okitipupa of his senatorial ambition, he said he is motivated to join the Senate race because of one major desire and the desire is to bring light back to the district, noting that absence of electricity in Okitipupa and its environ has returned the people to the dark age, adding that if he goes to the Senate, he will ensure withing two years that Ondo South Senatorial District is connected to the National Grid, adding that he will resign his seat if light does not return to the South of Ondo State after two years of his membership of the Senate.
The founder of Fortune University Igbotako said he wants to add his professional savvy and experience to the legislative business in the National Assembly and he is poised to ensure that as a Senator representing Ondo South, he will provide maximum empowerment across the Senatorial District.
Saluting the role of women in politics, Barr. Ibrahim specially appreciated the contribution of Ondo State First Lady, Chief Mrs. Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu as an Amazon and hegemonic personality who has used her office to advance the course of growth of women and the girl child in the society.
Ibrahim, while appealing to party stalwarts said the people of his district should give him the benefit of the doubt, adding that as long as it is God who makes all things possible, he will rely on God’s Divine support and the overwhelming votes of the party’s delegates at the forthcoming APC primaries.
He reiterated that Gov. Akeredolu’s disposition supports the presentation of the best candidate in the district for the office of the Senator of Ondo South, stressing that as a Lawyer, a business analyst, an entrepreneur, a holder of the exalted honour of CFR, he is capable enough to represent the good people of Ondo South in the National Assembly.
In his reaction, former Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Council and APC leader in the local government, Chief Ayeniyi thanked Ibrahim for coming. He said the people of the district are not unmindful of the great feat of Jimoh Ibrahim in the private sector and they will be excited to have the Araba of Ikale land as their eyes and ears in the Senate.
Among the leaders of the party at the consultation with Jimoh Ibrahim are Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Okitipupa Local Government, Mr. Bode Ikulala, Vice Chairman, Mr. Sesan, Chief Ayeniyi, Chief Beke, Chief Ayenumelo, Barr. Lema, Hon. Aduwo and others.
Barr. Ibrahim and his entourage also visited Irele Local Government to consult with party leaders.
Politics
Amuwo-Odofin 2: Appeal Court affirms Rauf’s Lagos Assembly election, dismisses LP suit
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).
Agenjo
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
BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
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.
Obasa
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OEF CONGRATULATES SOLA GIWA
- Says Governor Sanwo-Olu, is a listening Leader
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
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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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