Politics
Yoruba Council Worldwide Sends Open Letter To President Tinubu Over Rejected Commissioner Nominees
A group under the aegis of Yoruba Council Worldwide has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis in Lagos urgently.
According an open letter signed by its President, Aare Oba Hassan Oladotun, on Monday,the group appealed to the president to proffer a lasting solution between the executive and legislative arm of the State.
Lagos Assembly had disqualified seventeen of the thirty-nine commissioner nominees sent to it by the Governor, according to the report by Naija News.
Recall that 22 of the Commissioner nominees were confirmed by the lawmakers last Wednesday
According to reports, the rejection of Sanwo-Olu’s 17 nominees was a confirmation of a rumoured cold war going on within the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Stakeholders, politicians, and some government officials disclosed that the rejection resulted from a cold war among political gladiators, power brokers, and stakeholders in the state.
Multiple sources claim that the Mudashiru Obasa-led Lagos Assembly only acted on the scripts written by different aggrieved interest groups to pass a message to Governor Sanwo-Olu.
However, according to sources, some of the nominees were disqualified by the lawmakers due to their alleged inability to account for some financial transactions, as well as their lack of participation in party affairs.
Reacting to this development, the group called on President Tinubu to guide the state’s leadership to resolve the matter.
The full letter is below;
“The recent scenario concerning Lagos State Commissioner list brouhaha between the Executive and Legislative arm really deserves your fatherly review and leadership urgent intervention.
“As President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, however, your continued leadership guidance, strategic engagement, and tactical roles in Yoruba Land and particularly Lagos State political landscape and development remains very crucial and sacrosanct more than the past, most importantly to keep the foundation base politically intact.
“Sir, having noticed the religious bickering and unmitigated attrition and the attendant discords overtaken the fundamental democratic tenets, civil decorum, and ethical principles in Lagos State between Mr. Governor and the legislative arm.
“Hence, being the apex Yoruba umbrella body and mouthpiece of the entire Yoruba people globally, we deem it fit to call your urgent attention and intervention for the purpose of showing instructive guidelines and leadership direction as the Leader of Yoruba land.
“Sir, your continued engagement with the political stakeholders in Lagos State and South West generally must be well established than ever before.
“We understand the current enormous tasks before you, while we are fully aware of the current situation and discordant tunes of political acrimony, agreements, and disagreements which are expected in political power calculus.
“However, we strongly believe that any issue that can be managed internally and mutually as one solid and formidable political family is not meant to be treated in the open as this will inevitably be viewed as lack of internal cohesion and mutual positively impactful engagement, consequently means the Yorubas washing one’s dirty linen in the open.
“Sir, your impeccable practical leadership qualities and strength of political direction must be seriously brought to bear, particularly on all these defective developments and never in the history of Lagos is our development predicated on religious divisions between the Christians and Muslims, whereas if left unchecked the traditionalists may eventually thrown in the gauntlet in demanding their inalienable and funda rights too, that may consequently leading to a house of commotion.
“By this singular test of your yet another leadership ability, capacity, and capability, hence, your intervention role is more germane and so much required in order to salvage the imminent wrecking ship, not only in Lagos State, but entire South West generally.
“We need to urgently stabilize the home front and ensure all interests are pleased across board, while the need for critical peaceful engagements of all strata ranging from political, socio-cultural organizations, religious and traditional stakeholders is necessary as well.”
Politics
Our Victory is Not Against Each Other, Our Victory Lies in November Against Our Challengers-Ajipe
Hon. Alexander Oluremi Ajipe, the Convener Ibi Giga Ambassadors, has congratulate Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his emergence as the official Ondo APC Flag bearer.
According to Ajipe,”I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa on being declared the official APC candidate in Ondo State. Your victory in the primary election is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the trust placed in you by the party members.
To all the aspirants who contested in the primary election, I commend you for your participation and commitment to the democratic process. Each of you played a crucial role in shaping the future of our party in Ondo State, and your efforts are truly appreciated.
It’s true that in a democratic process like this, there can only be one official candidate, but it’s important to remember that every aspirant played a role in the democratic process and should be commended for their participation.
Unity is vital after this event and it’s crucial for all parties involved to come together and support the chosen candidate to ensure a cohesive and strong front for the upcoming election. Shunning acrimony and working together for the greater good of the party and the people is essential for success in the future.
As we move forward towards the main election in November, I urge all of you to stand united and focus on the bigger picture. Our victory is not against each other; it lies in November when we face our challengers. Let’s set aside any differences, come together as a strong and cohesive front, and work tirelessly towards securing success in the upcoming election.
Unity, cooperation, and dedication will be key in overcoming the challenges ahead. Let’s rally behind our official candidate, Governor Hon Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, and showcase the strength of the APC in Ondo State.
Together, we can achieve great things and emerge victorious in November. I wish you all the best in the journey ahead.
Warm regards,
Chief(Dr) Alexander Oluremi Ajipe.
Convener IBI giga ambassadors.”
Politics
GANDUJE APPLAUDS GOV ODODO OVER CONDUCT OF ONDO APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has been commended by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his impressive performance in the just concluded Ondo State Governorship primary election where he served as chairman of the committee.
In a statement released made available to media organisations, Governor Ododo received the commendation while presenting the report of the Ondo state APC primary election committee to the party’s national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
Receiving the committee’s report from Governor Ododo, Dr. Ganduje congratulated the Governor for a job well done and noted that the party is proud of the performance of the Kogi State Governor for the conduct of the Ondo State Governorship primary election which he noted was the first national assignment of the Governor.
The APC national chairman praised the extraordinary leadership skill and impeccable manner the Kogi State Governor managed the Ondo State APC Governorship primary election, adding that the Collation of results from the 203 wards and the 18 Local Government areas of the state that was viewed live on national television was a rare display of transparency and integrity of the entire election process.
Earlier in his presentation, Governor Ododo thanked the APC National Working Committee for finding him and his committee members worthy of the all important national assignment.
The Governor stated that the committee’s report took cognizance of everything that transpired during the primary election and it contains recommendations that will enable the party to deal with the aftermath of the Ondo State Primary election and ensure that the APC goes into the November governorship election as a united party ready to retain power in Ondo State.
Governor Ododo was accompanied to the presentation of the report by the Secretary to the Committee, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Kogi State APC Chairman, Honourable Abdullahi Bello, House of Representative Member Representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Honourable Abdulrahim Egidi and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Deedat Ozigi Salami, and some of his senior aides.
Politics
2024: WE HAVE ELECTED A CREDIBLE CANDIDATE, WE’LL WIN IN NOV, SAYS APC CHAIR, ADETIMEHIN
– As Gov Aiyedatiwa pays ‘Thank You’ visit to party secretariat, gets rousing cheers from residents
Following his victory in last weekend’s primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday paid a ‘Thank You’ visit to the State Secretariat of the party in Akure.
Accompanied by some party leaders and a crowd of jubilant supporters, the Governor received cheers from residents as his motorcade made way to the party office.
The Governor was received by members of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party led by the State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, who said the visit was a sign of unity within the party.
Engr. Adetimehin said the Governor has shown leadership and has done the needful by coming to meet the SWC of the party after his victory in the primary election.
He said: “Primary election in APC is a family affair. We have elected our governorship candidate. Now that the primary is over, we must remain the same progressive family and we must all come together for the election in November.
“The last time the Governor was here, he came as an aspirant but today, he has come as the candidate of our party. Now that our candidate has emerged, all other aspirants and party leaders must join hands to support him for the success of the party in the November election.
“We have what it takes to win and we have a good candidate. Most of the leaders of the opposition parties are already planning to join our party. We must win in a landslide in November as a ruling party with credible candidate.”
While addressing the gathering, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the leadership of the party for providing enabling environment for the conduct of a free and fair primary election that produced him as candidate.
The Governor said: “Primary has come and gone; all aspirants are winners. It was a family affair of a contest and we are all members of the same family. We now need to put our house in order for the battle ahead.”
The Governor also thanked all members of the various committees from the National Secretariat that conducted the election, as well as members of the party for their participation in the primary.
Governor Aiyedatiwa later unveiled his campaign headquarters located along Oba Adesida road in Akure.
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