Tag: Araoye

  • Araoye rallies Ekiti southwest APC leaders to support Oyebanji, Tinubu for 2027

    Araoye rallies Ekiti southwest APC leaders to support Oyebanji, Tinubu for 2027

    Hon. Makinde Araoye on Sunday convened a high-level meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ekiti South West Local Government, where party leaders and members unanimously pledged support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s second-term bid and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.

    The meeting, held in Ilawe-Ekiti, drew massive participation from political leaders, APC executives at local government and ward levels, delegates, and grassroots supporters.

    Notable figures in attendance included Ekiti South West LG Chairman Richard Apolola; Oluwole Ariyo; former SA to the Governor on Social Investments, Yemisi Ayokunle; House of Assembly member for Ekiti South West Constituency I, Tony Adaramodu; Tope Agidi; Fola Afolalu; State Party Exco Adedara Phillips; Chief Gbenga Agbona; SA to the Governor on Parliamentary Matters, Raphael Abiola Olowookere; LG APC Chairman Felix Olajide; Igbara-Odo/Ogotun LCDA Chairperson, Bose Arowolaju; Ogundana Benjamen; Olaluwoye; and SSA to the Governor, Tunji Amodi, among others.

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    Speaking at the gathering, Makinde Araoye highlighted Governor Oyebanji’s remarkable achievements in office and assured the people that the entire APC structure in Ekiti South West will be fully mobilised to guarantee his re-election. He also reaffirmed his strong backing for President Tinubu’s bold reforms, describing them as the foundation for Nigeria’s renewal.

     Araoye urged members to intensify mobilisation for new voter registration across all wards and communities in the Local Government, stressing that a well-prepared grassroots base is key to securing victory at the polls.

    This meeting, convened under the leadership of Makinde Araoye, has strengthened the APC’s unity in Ekiti South West, while building momentum for Governor Oyebanji’s second term bid and President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.

  • Ex-principal Araoye dies at 94

    Ex-principal Araoye dies at 94

    The death has occurred of Chief Theophilus Araoye, the Amuagun of Irorin Quarters, Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

    One of his sons, Olugbenga, said in a statement on behalf of the family that he died on August 14.

    The statement said: ‘’It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing on of our great and illustrious father, brother, grandfather and uncle, Chief Araoye. He died on August 14 at the ripe age of 94.

    ‘’He was a retired principal emeritus, an organist and a music composer.

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    ‘’He was the Akogun of Iyin-Ekiti, Amuagun of Irorin Quarters, Ilawe-Ekiti and Akorewolu of Ode-Ekiti.

    ‘’He was also the patron of old boys of St Andrew’s College, Oyo (SACOBA) and a former youth president of Dports.

    ‘Daddy was a guiding light in our lives, full of intellect, devotion and kindness. His impact on everyone he met will not be forgotten.

    ‘Details of the burial will be announced soon.’’

    The deceased is survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.