An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said that it is rejecting the candidate endorsed by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as his preferred successor.The group argued that Makinde is acting a religious script to oppress Oyo State Muslims by attempting to coronate a Christian as his successor who will spend another eight years after Makinde himself, a Christian, has spent eight years . It could be recalled that the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde had recently endorsed Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor, who is also a Christian like Governor Makinde. In…
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Okanlomo of Odua, Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has congratulated Hon. Aderemi Oseni over his landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Oyo South Senatorial District, describing the outcome as a clear indication of strong grassroots support. Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), reportedly secured a sweeping victory across all 99 wards in the nine local government areas that make up the senatorial district. The primary election, which party stakeholders described as peaceful and well-conducted, has sparked celebrations across…
Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju and the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon. Lateef Adebare Akorede, on Monday obtained their expression of interest and nomination forms of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. While Hon. Adepoju is seeking reelection to the House of Representatives under the platform of the APM, Hon. Akorede is contesting for Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North State Constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly. The duo was accompanied by their aides, party supporters and leaders from across the…
Former Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, Hon. Gbenga Adewusi, popularly known as Arole, alongside former Vice-Chairman of the Oyo State Tourism Board, Mogaji Abass Oloko, have commended Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja following the submission of his nomination forms for the 2027 Oyo State governorship race under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The duo, in a joint statement made available to journalists on Monday, described Arapaja’s decision to formally join the governorship contest as a welcome development, particularly for the people of Ibadan Northeast/Ibadan Southeast Federal Constituency.According to them, Ambassador Arapaja possesses the political experience, leadership capacity, and grassroots connection required…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday conducted peaceful congress across the three senatorial districts in the State. The districts are Oyo South with nine local governments; Oyo Central with 11 local governments and Oyo North with 13 local governments respectively. Our correspondent who monitored the exercise in Oyo Federal constituency comprising Atiba, Oyo East, Oyo West and Afijio observed that party faithful trooped out as early as 7am to the designated venues. While some local governments conducted their primaries in the early hours of Monday, others delayed it till about 3pm to allow for…
The Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, House of Assembly candidate for Akinyele Constituency 2, Hon. Olalere Solomon, has officially obtained the party’s nomination form ahead of the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election, declaring his readiness to provide effective legislative representation and deliver meaningful democratic dividends to the people of the constituency. Speaking shortly after collecting the nomination form at the party secretariat, Hon. Olalere Solomon described his aspiration as a mission driven by the desire to advance the welfare, development, and political inclusion of the people of Akinyele Constituency 2 through responsive and people-oriented lawmaking. According to him, the…
The Okanlomo of Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has expressed deep sympathy to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the families of victims affected by the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement made available to journalists, Chief Sanusi described the incident as heartbreaking and unacceptable, noting that the abduction of innocent pupils, students, and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School,…
Hon. Emmanuel Oluwole Alawode, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan South East Local Government, attended the NYSC Sports Programme organized for corps members serving in Ibadan South East Local Government, held at the Liberty Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The event featured several sporting activities and competitions, including football, races, and other games aimed at promoting unity, teamwork, and physical fitness among corps members.Speaking at the event, the Local Government Inspector (LGI), Mrs. Ayodele Solomon, appreciated the Chairman for his love, unwavering commitment, and unrelenting support towards the NYSC scheme and the welfare of corps members in the Local Government. She described Hon.…
A leading gubernatorial aspirant, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja on Monday demonstrated his commitment to become Governor of Oyo State through the People’s Democratic Party, PDP by picking up the Expression of Interest Form in Abuja. Arapaja is the interim National Secretary of the Makinde-backed PDP faction. Arapaja was absent from the alliance meeting as well as the unity rally held in Ibadan last week Thursday by the leadership of the PDP and APM. Goalpoachernews reliably gathered that Arapaja is not in support of Makinde’s decision to adopt Abimbola Adekanmbi as the consensus candidate. Details Later
Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, Odidiomo has announced his intention to contest for the Oyo South Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Olajide said the decision followed “deep consultations” and was made in alignment with the leadership direction of his political associates. “After deep consultations and in alignment with the leadership direction of His Excellency, I have accepted the call to contest for the Oyo South Senatorial seat on the platform of the (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he said. Olajide, who currently represents Ibadan North-West/Ibadan…