Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has been disqualified from participating in the forthcoming primary election of the All Progressives Congress. According to Channels TV, Obaseki was declared unfit to contest in the primary election by the screening committee. Details later..
Author: Goalpoacher
One cannot set aside the contribution of state house of assembly in each state of the federation, they are the organ responsible for making and enacting law for the development of their state and the federation at large. Welcome to the Oyo state ninth assembly under the leadership of Honorable Debo Ogundoyin of the Ibarapa east state constituency, his leadership in conjunction with other house members has brought development to our dear Oyo state. If one would ever pray for a state assembly leadership, absolutely the current Oyo ninth assembly if not the best is one of the very…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said that there was nothing celebrate to today, in terms of democratic governance, declaring that democracy will only return to the country when President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office. According to his Spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the former governor, who was speaking on today’s democracy day celebration, said it was painful that “legacy of free, fair and transparent elections bequeathed to Nigeria by the PDP government has been destroyed, with elections in the country now being held at gun point.” Fayose said peace and prosperity can only be achieved, when leaders earn legitimacy…
In order to prevent perennial flooding in Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area, the Caretaker Chairman of the council Hon Sheriff Adeojo has flagged off dredging of streams and rivers. During the flag off which took place at Alaaka area of the council, Hon Sheriff Adeojo warned residents to desist from dumping refuse in waterways such as streams, rivers and drainages in order to prevent flooding. He said the dredging exercise will cover Omi-Adio, Gbekuba, Abese, Jamoje, Alaaka and Akuru. The council chairman then assured the people of Omi-Apata LCDA of his administration’s commitment to the development of the council…
Nigerians have been advised to shun politics of bitterness, stop pursuing personal aggrandisement instead peace, progress, unity and stability of our nation should be paramount to us all. The advice was given by the Caretaker Chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area, Hon Sheriff Adeojo as he congratulates Nigerians on the year 2020 Democracy Day celebration which coincides with the annulment of June 12, 1993 election. You will recall that President Muhammadu Buhari has changed Democracy Day celebration which was formerly on 29th May now 12th June to honour the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 election, Chief…
The Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi has expressed his profound appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for allowing due process to prevail in the process that led to his selection as the new king of Saki. Oba Khalid, who stated this on Thursday, during the presentation of Staff of Office to him by Governor Seyi Makinde at his Palace in Saki, also expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributed to his emergence. “My profound appreciation goes to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for encouraging and allowing due process to prevail in the selection exercise to the admiration of all and…
It has been a year since I began representing the interest of my people at the National Assembly, and in this space of time, I have contributed to lawmaking as well as facilitated several benefits to my constituents. While my focus has majorly been on human capital development, ensuring the financial independence and individual sustainability of my people in the process, I have also facilitated series of other benefits and capital projects, some of which are in the pipeline. Below is a summary of my activities and contributions thus far; Bills (Co-sponsored). 1. The Out of School Children…
The caretaker Chairperson , Oriire Local Government, Ikoyi-ile, Hon. (Mrs)Lydia Monilola Bankole felicitate with our amiable and visionary Governor, His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo state on the occasion of Nigeria’s Democracy day (popularly known as ‘June 12’). Democracy has shown that leadership has to do with sacrificing oneself for others, and that true leader leads an exemplary and quality life in order to have a great achievement that will sustain the welfare of his people. Our Democracy had shown the commitment and dedication of our courageous and heroes past, the attributes that we have…
…Urges patriots to intensify struggle for genuine democracy Human right lawyer,Femi Falana,has said immortalizing the late business mogul , Chief Moshood Abiola, is not enough, saying the last 21 years in the nation’s return to democratic rule have been full of sorrow and tears. Speaking in a live radio programme in Ibadan,Falana urged true patriots in the country to intensify the struggle for genuine democracy. Falana said:”One of the policies carried out by the Buhari adminitration is the recognition of June as a public holiday and replacement of Democracy Day which was originally May 29. Those who set May…
I feel so sad anytime i remember dat Nigeria as a nation has once had a freest, fairest and credible election. There is nothing as disheartening as having a credible election and d credible election was short lived by a unilateral decision. As another June 12 is commemorated today, issues verging on the nations renascent democracy have resurrected again. The electoral victory of June 12 1993 general election did not see the light of the day as the then military head of state , General Ibrahim Babangida who superintended over the exercise, cancelled and annul the poll despite the…