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‘Kaoli Olusanya didn’t work against Ikorodu interest’

The media team of Hon. Bayo Osinowo, the senatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in Lagos East senatorial district, has debunked insinuations vice chairman of the party in the district, Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, worked against the interest of Ikorodu division during the primary election that produced him as the party’s flag-bearer in the district.

In a statement on Monday, Osinowo urged the good people of Lagos East to ignore what he called “a fresh attempt to divide us.”

The statement read in parts: “Those peddling this fake and discordant news are falsely hinging their claims on a statement allegedly made by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader of our party, while explaining how some APC candidates emerged.

“While it is very correct that Asiwaju said Asipa Kaoli led some party leaders to him to inform him of their preference for Hon. Bayo Osinowo (Pepper) to become the next Senator of Lagos East senatorial district; they were obviously not exclusively from Ikorodu but from the generality of Lagos East.

“A look at the leaders who visited Asiwaju on this mission will explain the truth as it is – Asipa Kaoli was not the leader of the delegation, nor were they all from Ikorodu as those spinning and twisting Asiwaju’s statement want the people of Ikorodu to erroneously believe.”

Reeling out the names of APC leaders from the district that visited Asiwaju, Osinowo said: “It is mischievous for anybody to refer to the delegation as being from Ikorodu.

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“While it is true that Asiwaju mentioned Asipa Kaoli Olusanya’s name, he obviously did in recognition of his position as the Vice Chairman and leader of the party in the district; not as the leader of that high power delegation.

“Secondly, the team that visited Asiwaju was neither from nor for Ikorodu. The delegation was from, and for the entire district, represented by members of its Apex leadership.

“It is instructive to say here that APC leaders from Ibeju Lekki, where distinguished Senator Gbenga Ashafa hails from, were on the delegation.

“Thus, the move was not in any way, a betrayal of Ikorodu by Asipa Kaoli Olusanya and others from the division. Rather, it was in the discharge of their duty as party leaders.”

Explaining further, he added: “One may also want to add that the visit, as can be inferred from Asiwaju’s statement, was made after all the leaders have pushed and fought for interests and aspirants from their various constituencies.

“But when a majority opinion emerged and surpassed all others, the leaders, as true democrats that they are, submitted to the interest of the party and supported Bayo Osinowo’s ambition.

“It is noteworthy to say here that Ikorodu had benefited from similar gestures by other leaders in the district when they unanimously endorsed Asipa Kaoli as the state Vice Chairman from the district, among many other aspirants across the district. In politics, for any division to thrive in any political permutation or calculation, the collaboration and cooperation of other divisions are required.

“It is therefore important for us as a people to be wary of those seeking to divide us by pitching one division against its revered sons and daughters, as well as fanning the embers of hate among the constituencies in Lagos East.

“In essence, it behoves of all forward looking Ikorodu indigenes and residents, and in fact, all the great people of Lagos East senatorial District, to push the candidacy of Osinowo (Pepper) to fruition by recording unprecedented massive votes for him and thus, have a moral and logical claim to other prominent positions that will be up for sharing in the aftermath of these elections. Like we all know, for any division to excel politically, it has to give and take.

“Without doubt, it is in the interest of everybody for us to team up with broad minded, analytical and empirical leaders, rather than succumbing to the parochial tenets of individualism and political mercantilism.

“As we remain unshaken in our resolve to vote for APC all the way in this election, let us once again regard the insinuations going around as clear attempts to break our ranks.

“We should resist such and continue to rally round Asipa Kaoli Olusanya and others as reliable leaders and ambassadors of Ikorodu division. What is more? Let us go all out on Saturday to vote for President Muhammad Buhari as President, Hon. Bayo Osinowo – Pepper, as Senator and of course all our credible and capable candidates for the House of Representatives across the district.”

February 18, 2019
Osinowo promises more federal presence in Lagos East

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial candidate for Lagos East senatorial district, Hon. Bayo Osinowo has promised to bring more federal presence and dividends of democracy to the zone if elected in next month’s election.

Osinowo, popularly called ‘Pepperito’ gave the assurance while addressing his people at a “critical” town hall meeting organised for him by ‘Team Pepper Mobilisation Committee for Kosofe stakeholders’, tagged ‘Pepperito Meets Kosofe Stakeholders’, which held at CMD Magodo, Lagos.

Osinowo said the people’s needs would be pursued with all vigour if he emerged the winner of the poll to represent the Lagos East at the Senate.

He said the town hall meeting with critical stakeholders in Kosofe and environs was to feel their pulse ahead of the Feb. 16 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

According to him, the meeting had become very imperative so as to know where the shoes pinches the people of the area.

“My interest is to help humanity more at the senate and I want to assure everyone of dividends of democracy. I will not disappoint your trust in me,” the candidate vowed.”

In attendance were party leaders and members, artisans, youths groups, market men and women, traditional and religious leaders among others.

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He said the Town Hall meeting was to feel the pulse and the needs of the people of the district again before proceeding to represent them at the senate, saying such meeting would be replicated in Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Somolu and Epe.

Osinowo commended the National Leader of the party, Sen. Bola Tinubu for his role and other progressive leaders, saying Lagos and the entire Yoruba states had been known as progressives since the days of MKO Abiola.

“APC has been moved from mud, it is now rebrand. We appeal to all CDAs CDCs, students, youths, market men and women to keep supporting the progressives. Without you, we are nothing and cannot achieve anything. Please open your eye when casting your votes and when votes are being counted.”

He urged the people to vote rightly to reduce the number of void votes during elections.

According to him, the use of town hall campaign strategy is to further get closer to the people and to know their priority needs.

Chairman, Tactical Committee of Hon. Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organisation, Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade said that Osinowo had helped a lot of people at the state level, saying that his aspiration for Senate would bring lot of fortune to the people.

He said people must be engaged in representative government. “Hon. Bayo Osinowo has really served Lagos State. He is competent,” Agunbiade said.

Earlier, Osinowo and other APC candidates paid a courtesy to the palace of the Oloworo of Oworo, Oba Saliu Oloruntoyin for royal supports and blessings.

Various groups and physically challenged people wearing campaign clothes, vests, aprons and caps with various inscriptions like “PMB/PYO”, “Big Daddy for LSHA”, “Team Pepper for Senate”, “Sanwo-Olu for Governor”, “ROT” were in attendance.

January 26, 2019
Lagos East Women to hold walk for Osinowo, other APC Candidates

The women’s wing of the Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization, otherwise known as ‘ Pepperito Women’ will on Saturday February 2,2019 stage a colourful walk to mobilize massive support for the All Progressives Congress, Senatorial Candidate, Lagos East,Hon. Bayo Osinowo, and other candidates of the party vying for electoral positions as enshrined in the district.

The walk which will feature lots of amazing and fun-filled activities to attract passer-by and onlookers will also wear a ‘roadshow’ outing.

The roadshow will further expand the scope of the walk, to engage the populace in a casual way, market our party’s candidates and create synergy between the electorate and the All Progressives Congress.

This was made known today in a statement released by the Director of Women Affairs, Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization, Mrs Kafilat Ogbara.

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According to the statement, the director noted that the walk is pivotal to be held in the district, as the All Progressives Congress,senatorial coordinator, Hon. Bayo Osinowo is a man of many parts, who cares about the progress of women, highly gender sensitive and believe that ‘Every Woman Count’.

She further posited the colourful walk is aimed at selling the plans of the party’s various candidates to the electorate, which in turn will help to prepare their minds to vote for the All Progressives Congress.

She noted that the walk will attract influential women, who have excelled in their various endeavors, adding that participation in the solidarity walk is still opened for interested persons.

The converging point for the walk is the headquarters of the Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization, Kosofe, Lagos, assembly time 7am, while take-off time is 8am.

January 16, 2019
Pepperito Women lock down Lagos, canvass support for Osinowo,others

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city almost quaked along the popular Ikorodu road as a campaign group “Pepperito Women” embarked on a massive roadshow to solicit support for Bayo Osinowo, the All Progressives Congress, Senatorial Candidate for Lagos East and other party’s candidates in the zone.

The roadshow was led by the Director of the group, Mrs Kafilat Ogbara. It was a beautiful parade that caught the attention of onlookers and passers-by,.

Pepperito is the popular nickname of Bayo Osinowo, who is a top contender for the Lagos East seat, while ‘Pepperito Women’ is the femaile wing of the Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization.

During the roadshow, people gathered in multitude to watch the colorful procession, blended with captivating cultural displays and expression of specific skills by carnival dancers.

The roadshow commenced from Jibowu Bus stop, Ikorodu road and terminated at Ikorodu Garage, with a stop-over at the Bayo Osinowo Campaign Headquarters, Kosofe,Lagos.

At every bus stop along Ikorodu Road , a rallying call of ‘Pepperito 2019, Abuja Straight’ rented the air to the admiration of passengers waiting at the various bus shelters.

Speaking to newsmen during the roadshow, the Director said the roadshow was aimed at educating, sensitizing, enlightening, and canvassing for women support for the APC, stressing that women have a significant role to play in the polity.

While describing women as ‘Better mobilizers’, she urged women from all walks of life domiciled in the district to vote for the APC candidates at all levels.

“The 2019 general elections is just around the corner, hence, as the women’s directorate, Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization, we find it noteworthy during this electioneering period to solicit massive support for our symbol and other party’s candidates”

“For us women, the forthcoming elections is significant, it is an avenue to prove a point that women have always been the better mobilizers, hence, we must vote for the All Progressives Congress to ensure our demands are met in tandem to the next level drive of our country”

A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola appealed to women in the district to vote for Osinowo, adding that a vote for him is a vote for women’s empowerment.

“It is a common knowledge that top political positions in third world countries are taken by the male class, but among them, there is one political individual that has proven his unique qualities, and he is no other person than Hon Bayo Osinowo”

“Overtime, he has proven to be gender sensitive and an advocate of Women’s empowerment, as we canvass for him time to time, I can only assure all women in the district that his emergence will open a new paragraph to reward us a brighter future”

On her part, the first Chairman, Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke asserted that the senatorial candidate, “Bayo Osinowo is a good man,” having endeared himself to women through his philanthropic actions.

The roadshow had in attendance Wife of the Hose of Assembly Candidate in Kosofe Constituency 1,Mrs Okalanwon, the State Treasurer of the Party,Lagos APC, the State Welfare Secretary,Lagos APC, Alhaja Ramota, the Chairperson Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Mrs Omolola Oyesanya, the Vice Chairman Ikosi-Isheri LCDA , Princess Bada Onikosi, Bola Kazeem, Mrs Jumoke Animaun among other notable women in Lagos State.

January 8, 2019
2019: Osinowo urges support for Buhari, Sanwoolu, APC

The senatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Lagos East senatorial district and member representing Kosofe constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Bayo Osinowo, has called on Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari during next month’s presidential election in order for the ruling party to deliver on all its electoral promises.

Osinowo made the call at the weekend while speaking to newsmen on his plans for the good people of Lagos East and Lagos state as a whole. The senatorial candidate explained that his ambition to represent his people at the national assembly is borne out of his desire to touch more lives using public office. According to him, “the greatest work of life is to serve humanity and this I have been doing all my life as a politician.

“As a legislator in Lagos State, I had the opportunity of working with others to pass bills and resolutions that made life better for the good people of Lagos State. I worked on progressive bills like the anti-land grabbing bills, among many others. Aside lawmaking, I was also able to impact on the lives of our people through numerous intervention and empowerment projects. My role in ensuring a cordial working relationship between the executive arm and the legislature in Lagos over the years is on record.”

Appealing to the electorate to continue to support the APC, Osinowo said, “I want to call on you to use your PVCs to vote for me as the next senator representing Lagos East, President Buhari, Babajide Sanwoolu, the Lagos State APC governorship candidate, and all other APC candidates during the 2019 elections. APC governments in Lagos and Abuja had done a lot and will still do more beyond 2019.”

January 6, 2019
Lagos East : Team Osinowo-Pepper consolidates on campaigns with decisive meetings

A frontline Senatorial aspirant for Lagos East, Bayo Osinowo is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to secure the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the October 2, 2018 direct primary.

It was massive display of solidarity, and show of love as thousands of APC party faithfuls across Lagos East Senatorial District came out in their respective local governments to attend the inaugural simultaneous meeting of ‘Team Pepper.’

The inauguration organized Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization held at the same time in all the local governments, making up the senatorial districts.

The Campaign Organization better known as ‘Team Pepper,’ is fast consolidating on the senatorial aspiration of Osinowo with a district-wide visits and important meetings, to ensure that he wins the prime Lagos East Senatorial District ticket.

The meetings which held across the sixteen local governments, making up the district, were well-attended by party adherents, and provided a veritable platform for marketing the ideals of Osinowo to every member of the party.

Addressing a mammoth crowd of party supporters in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, the LG coordinator, Dele Ajayi informed party members that Osinowo is the “genuine formula to attract accelerated development to the district,” adding that “there is a need to raise the bar from the ongoing cosmetic approach to an all-inclusive model.”

“In the past seven and a half years, we have witnessed a representation below par in the district, it is more worrisome to seeing the cosmetic touch in the delivering of governance, this has bottlenecked development in the district.

“However, if we are concerned about the development of our district, there is a need for us to stand with a performer, stabilizer and a unifier, and these ideals can be found in the candidacy of Hon. Bayo Osinowo.

“I urge you all to begin door to door campaign for him, as scores of party members witnessed here today is a testimony that the primary is done and dusted,” Ajayi said.

Likewise, in the Epe axis of the district, it was a carnival galore across the three local councils making up the area, as party members were treated to different kind of music and political conversations.

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Speaking to scores of party adherents in the Epe Local Government, the coordinator, Bola Daudu described Hon. Bayo Osinowo as a complete party man, who understands the plight of every party man.

The Director General of the campaign organization, Primate Charles Olugbesi said the meetings were convened to further woo party members ahead of the primary.

He described the the direct primary option adopted by the party as the best, adding that it has has widen the scope of participation of party members, unlike previous arrangement (indirect primary) where the choice of electing candidates were determined by a few.

“Every political period comes with a new approach, in the past years, political parties are structured to elect their various candidates through delegate system, but as change is constant, we are now witnessing a new approach.

“Hence, we must work in conformity with the new strategy to woo party members, so that an all-embracing victory will be achieved,” the DG said.

September 25, 2018
Team Osinowo-Pepper prepares for APC direct primary

A frontline Senatorial aspirant for Lagos East, Bayo Osinowo is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to secure the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the October 2, 2018 direct primary.

The Bayo Osinowo Campaign Organization better known as ‘Team Pepper’ is however consolidating on its senatorial wide visits and meetings, to ensure that the aspirant wins the prime Lagos East Senatorial District ticket.

Several meetings held across the sixteen local governments today, making up the district, were well-attended by party adherents, where the ideals of Osinowo was again sold to members.

The Director General of the campaign organization,Primate Charles Odugbesi said the meetings were convened to further woo party members ahead of the primary.

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He described the the direct primary option adopted by the party as the best, adding that it has widened the scope of participation of party members, unlike previous arrangement (indirect primary) where the choice of electing candidates were determined by a few.

“Every political period comes with a new approach, in the past years, political parties are structured to elect their various candidates through delegate system, but as change is constant, we are now witnessing a new approach.

“Hence, we must work in conformity with the new strategy to woo party members, so that an all-embracing victory will be achieved,” the DG said.

September 25, 2018
2018 : Lagos APC Senatorial Aspirant, Osinowo drums support for Oyetola

Ahead of the Osun governorship election slated for this Saturday, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Hon. Bayo Osinowo has called on the good people of Osun State to vote for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola.

Osinowo, a frontline senatorial hopeful for Lagos East Senatorial District, made this known during the grand finale of the party’s governorship campaign held yesterday in Osogbo .

Speaking to journalists at the rally, the aspirant disclosed that Oyetola remains the best candidate to steer the ship of the state successfully.

He added that none of those aspiring to become the numero uno of the state can match his wealth of experience.

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“Electioneering period is all about twiddling the heart of the populace, but in this case, it is evident the electorate can attest to the positive change brought about by the actors of the progressives in the last seven years.

“Indeed, in this critical moment of wooing by political stakeholders ,I implore the people to remain committed and stand with a man who understands the inner workings of a practicable and functional government in the desire to bring progress.

“With the extra edge he possesess, having served meritoriously in the capacity of Chief of Staff for seven years, plus, there is no gainsaying that the wealth of experience embedded in him will take Osun to greater heights,”

The senatorial aspirant also commended the Governor of the State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for his performance.

“With the arduous challenges being passed through in the developmental trajectory of the state in the past years, we rejoice with the good people of the Land of Omoluabi for having at their disposal, a capable governor who has consistently demonstrated his brilliance in the eye of the storm,”

September 19, 2018
Senate 2019: council chairmen endorse Bayo Osinowo

As the race for 2019 elections gather momentum, the forum of Local Government Chairmen in Lagos East has thrown its weight behind the candidacy of Hon. Bayo Osinowo to represent the district in the Senate.

Osinowo, who is currently a lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, represents Kosofe Constituency 1.

According to the forum, the unanimous endorsement was cemented following the result of a fact-finding assignment it initiated in the various domain of the chairmen.

Speaking on the endorsement, the Executive Chairman, Agboyi-Ketu Local Area, Mayor Dele Oshinowo disclosed that it will amount to a monumental injustice if the decision of the people and majority is jettisoned.

“We the drivers of the grassroots administrations in our various domains have taken it upon ourselves to work in tandem with the people’s choice.

“Hence, we decided to conduct an opinion poll, cutting across every strata of district to seek the opinions of the people, especially would-be electorate.

“From our findings, we observed that the choice of the overwhelming majority across the Lagos East Sentorial district is Hon. Bayo Osinowo.

“Therefore, ahead of 2019 elections, we are left with no choice than to align with the people so that our interests and their interests will be protected,” Mayor Oshinowo said.

Further to this, the forum also disclosed that its endorsement of Osinowo will provide a new dawn for the district in legislative activities of the National Assembly.

It stressed that the giant strides recorded in the state by the Lagos Lawmaker is as a result of his political sagacity, humility and commitment to the people.

In his response, Hon. Bayo Osinowo commended the local government chairmen for their thoroughness and going through the rigour of sampling out the people before arriving at his candidacy.

He assured them that a new era will be pursued and restored, where the populace through the established political organgram in the local council will be carried along religiously in all his legislative assignments in the upper chamber when elected.

September 10, 2018