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  • Buhari: Task of nation building continues, says Aregbesola

    Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola yesterday said the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at last Saturday’s presidential election marked the beginning of a new zeal at rebuilding Nigeria.

    Aregbesola, through his twitter handle, said that the end of the election should alert Nigerians to the need for a new resolve to continue to build Nigeria to take it to the Promised Land.

    While congratulating Nigerians and President Buhari, Aregbesola said: “Nigeria has once again demonstrated to the world that its democracy is well and alive.

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    “We are a thriving democracy,” the former Governor stated. Congratulations to President Muhammadu Buhari and by extension, all members of the All Progressives Congress on this victory. Next Level Confirmed!

    “Elections have come and gone, we must now focus on the task of nation-building. I appeal to all well-meaning Nigerians to join hands with the Buhari-led Federal Government in ensuring that our dear country takes its rightful place in the comity of nations.”

  • Photos: Burial of Ex-Osun Governor Adeleke

    Photos: Burial of Ex-Osun Governor Adeleke

    The Burial of former Osun State Governor, Senator Isiaka Adeleke held
    at his  home in Ede Osun state.

    Senator Isiaka Adeleke Buried in Ede, Osun State

     

     

    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state, Mr Deji Adeleke Younger brother of the deceased, and former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun state.
  • Adeleke reflected, radiated patriotism at all times – Boroffice

    Adeleke reflected, radiated patriotism at all times – Boroffice

    The Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice has commiserated with the government of the State of Osun and the people of the State on the demise of the first civilian governor of Osun State and senator representing Osun West, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (CON).

    In a condolence message signed by his media aide, Kayode Fakuyi, Senator Boroffice described the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke as surprising and shocking.

    “I feel a sense of personal loss as I have lost a great friend and colleague. We shared so many great moments together. He was religiously devoted to the welfare and prosperity of his constituency. He is one Nigerian that reflected and radiated patriotism at all times. He will be sorely missed.

    “For members of the Adeleke family, friends and supporters, we should be consoled by the fact that the deceased lived an impactful life as a politician and philanthropist of high repute.

    “I pray God will grant his gentle soul eternal rest and give all of us the fortitude to bear this huge loss,” the statement read.

  • Edo APC crisis: We were fair to all- Oyinlola

    Edo APC crisis: We were fair to all- Oyinlola

    Former Osun State Governor and a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has declared that the peace committee he headed on the Edo governorship primaries carried out its assignment with fairness to all the groups.

    Oyinlola, in a statement on Friday, said he was shocked to read one of the aspirants, Casely Omon-Iraboh quoting him in a newspaper report as endorsing one of the groups in the contest.

    “Omon-Iraboh, who was quoted as declaring that he was withdrawing from the race, said my committee informed aspirants to support the choice of Governor Adams Oshiomhole because he was the greatest governor Edo ever had. That statement was false and Omo-Iraboh knew it was not true. I never uttered those words ascribed to me.

    “At the meeting he spoke about, a member of the state executive committee of the party described Oshiomhole as the best governor ever in that state, given his record­­­—- and I asked that what about Samuel Ogbemudia, then many of them there said it was actually Ogbemudia who proclaimed Governor Oshiomhole as the best. I then said, well, if you people know the governor has done so much, it means that whoever emerges as our candidate has a great legacy to leverage on. I thereafter, appealed to all of them to give peace a chance, while assuring them that the party would give everybody a chance to compete in a free and fair primary. We didn’t endorse anyone.

    “It is unfortunate that the gentleman said all those things he said in that publication. However, I state on behalf of other members of the committee that his comment cannot remove the fact that we did the assignment truthfully and with the fear of God. We are happy the national secretariat of the party even lauded the sincerity of purpose of the committee and the integrity of its report,” Prince Oyinlola said.

  • Oyinlola Committee meets Edo APC aspirants

    Oyinlola Committee meets Edo APC aspirants

    Members of the fact-finding and reconciliation committee of the All Progressives Congress for Edo State Thursday evening met with all governorship aspirants of party in the state.

    The committee led by former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, arrived the state party secretariat at about 5pm.

    Aspirants that had earlier left after waiting for several hours quickly returned.

    An aide to Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi protested to the secretariat that his boss was not aware of the meeting but was told that the meeting was yet to commence.

    The meeting commenced at about 6pm and is still ongoing as at press time.