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It’s shameful Amosun could say 2019 governorship election was rigged for Abiodun — Sen Adeola

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2 years ago

August 8, 2022

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Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen Adeola Olamilekan has said that it is not only regrettable but also shameful for the status of Sen Ibikunle Amosun, the immediate past Governor of Ogun State to have said that the 2019 governorship election was rigged to favour Gov Dapo Abiodun.

Sen Adeola fondly called Yayi said that even if after three years Sen Amosun who is no doubt suffering from over bloated ego is yet to recover from his failure at the polls, he should have come to term with the fact that the people of the state voted against him due to his high handedness and love for playing God.

Adeola who is the Ogun West senatorial standard bearer for the APC in 2023 elections made this disclosure while reacting to the statement credited to Sen Ibikunle Amosun that Gov Abiodun never won the 2019 governorship but was rigged in.

Amosun was said to have uttered this during the 50th anniversary of Abeokuta Club and had also promised to work against the re-election of Gov Dapo Abiodun in 2023.

In a statement made available to journalists at Abeokuta, the state capital on Sunday, the second term senator currently representing Lagos West had said that rather than sulking or attempting to twist history Amosun should know that “The victory of Prince Abiodun in 2019 election has its origin in the revolt of the majority of the people of Ogun State against his lopsided oligarchic reign over a period of 8 years.”

This is said to be in addition to the former Governor’s undemocratic, odious and obviously politically greedy attempt to impose all electoral candidates in 2019 elections from the state to the federal level with his cronies to the exclusion of all tendencies in Ogun APC.

He said the people of the state rejected Amosun’s governorship candidate who contested on the platform of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Hon Adekunle Akinlade at the polls because of the former Governor’s posture of playing God and that having seen his series of his anti-party moves, the ruling party rallied round Prince Dapo Abiodun and pushed him to victory.

Adeola said, “By a majority votes of 241,670 for Prince Abiodun and 222, 253 for APM’s Hon. Akinlade, a difference of over 19,000 votes, the Ogun State people rejected Senator Amosun and his imposition and the mandate was subsequently validated by our judiciary.

“So, it is regrettable nonsense that a man of the status of Senator Amosun will publicly say such a free and fair election validated by our judiciary was rigged. I challenge him to name those he alleged came to him to apologize for rigging.

“To the glory of God, Gov Dapo Abiodun has discharged and is discharging his role as Governor creditably to all sections of the state in contrast to the sectional administration of Amosun in Ogun State.

“He is dutifully completing projects abandoned by Sen. Amosun while starting new ones across the three senatorial districts of the state. In the 2023 election, all genuine APC members and indeed appreciative Ogun State people enjoying infrastructure projects and other dividends of good governance of Prince Abiodun will fully support the re-election of Prince Abiodun and put Senator Amosun to shame once again in his glaring anti- party activities.”

Adeola said that by this statement, the National Working Committee of APC is being alerted of the anti party activities of Sen Amosun in Ogun State and should therefore be wary of his moves and suggestion on any matter.

The Senator disclosed that Amosun was already plotting a repeat of 2019 when he supported APM against his party, APC saying that there was however no cause for alarm because the genuine and majority of the APC members are solidly behind Gov Abiodun’s second term bid.

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Edo 2024: PDP BOT member, Hon. Idahosa resigns membership

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1 hour ago

April 30, 2024

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By Elvis Omoregie, Benin

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, and member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Hon. Charles Idahosa, has resigned his membership of the party.

He announced his decision to quit the PDP in a letter titled “Letter of Resignation” which was addressed to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State and copied to the Chairman, BoT of the PDP, South South National Vice Chairman, the State Chairman and Uhunmwonde Local Government Chairman of the party.

“I trust this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to formally announce my decision to resign from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and my role as a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT). As a representative of the South South Nigerian region, this decision comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on my personal and political journey.

“Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.

“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the Peoples Democratic Party as it continues its important work,” the letter read.

Honourable Idahosa, a former Local Government Chairman and Political Adviser to ex-Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole, did not however indicate his next political move.

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PDP Chieftain defects to APC in Kaduna

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2 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna

A Chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Kaduna state, Hon. Victor Matthew Bobai has announced his resignation from the party to team up with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.

Bobai said he is an ardent supporter of the Governor Uba Sani’s led administration and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and remains committed to the fight for good governance and the establishment of a just and equitable government in Kaduna state.

Bobai, had served Kaduna PDP in various capacities under past Governors, like Ahmed Makarfi, former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, the late Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, among others before APC took over power in Kaduna state in 2015.

He also served as Assistant Director of Media and Publicity, Kaduna PDP Directorate of Campaign Management Committee in the 2023 general elections.

In a letter dated April 22 and tendered to his Sabon Tasha Ward, Chikun LGA Kaduna state, Bobai announced his defection to the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC).

He averred that by resigning from the PDP he is pledging his hundred percent loyalty to Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and the coordinator of all APC Northwest governors in the view to put their heads together to deliver the dividends of democracy to all and sundry, while appreciating the PDP for giving him decades of opportunities.

“I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“After careful consideration and reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is in the best interest of my constituents and the development of our dear state to align myself with the All Progressives Congress (APC). I have been an ardent supporter of Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and President Bola Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Joining the APC will allow me to contribute more effectively to the progress and development of my community.

“I am committed to the fight for good governance and the establishment of a just and equitable government in our state. By resigning from the PDP and pledging my loyalty to Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and the coordinator of all APC Northwest governors, I am reaffirming my dedication to this cause.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities and experiences I have gained during my membership. I am grateful for the support and guidance I have received from the party.

“Please consider this letter as my formal resignation from the PDP, effective immediately. I kindly request that you update your records accordingly.

“Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter. I look forward to continuing my political journey with the APC and contributing to the betterment of our dear state,” Bobai said.

Politics

OYO LGA election mockery of democracy – APC

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20 hours ago

April 29, 2024

Anita Anyanwu

OYO LGA election mockery of democracy – APC

APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Olawale Sadare, in an interview on Monday in Ibadan, said that the election was ‘a script poorly written and poorly executed.

the results of the election announced by the Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Isiaka Olagunju, had indicated that PDP won the chairmanship and councillorship in all the 33 local governments in the state.

But, Sadare said it was regrettable that OYSIEC had made itself available for such manipulations.

While rating the election, Sadare said that it fell below standard and lacked any semblance of a real election.

He said that the state government just wasted the state resources and people’s time.

“As a party, we have done our part; the ball is now in the court of public opinion.

“I believe the general public will not want the situation to remain like this, in the interest of our state,” he said.

Sadare said that APC stakeholders would meet before the end of the week to review the exercise.

“Leaders in the APC in the state will soon meet to deliberate and take collective stand on the election.

“Whatever decisions we arrive at will be made available to the public,” he said.

Gov. Seyi Makinde, while commenting on the elections on Saturday, had said the security report about the elections had been excellent, indicating that it was violence-free.

He noted that his administration had successfully eradicated caretaker administration at the local government level, which had made people not to have a say in who should govern them.

The governor also urged people who might notice any untoward activity to report to relevant authorities for redress.