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  • INEC fixes June 2 for Ibarapa bye-election

    Following the untimely death of the Ex-speaker, Oyo state House of Assembly, late Michael Adeyemo, who represented the Ibarapa state Constituency, the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday fixed Saturday, June 2nd for the bye-election to fill the vacant seat at the hallowed chamber.

    INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, Mutiu Agboke, made the disclosure at the Agodi, Ibadan, state headquarters of the Commission during a press briefing, on Tuesday.

    Michael Adeyemo died on Friday, April 27. He was aged 47.

    Agboke, a lawyer, called on political parties interested in fielding candidates for the election to ensure they conduct their primaries between Wednesday and Saturday 19, May, just as he assured voters in the area of conducting a credible election.

    He said the Commission arrived on the date after putting all legal and administrative tendencies into considerations.

    The REC, who remarked that the election would be conducted in 140 polling units of the constituency, said political parties, security agencies and other stakeholders had been invited to discuss the timetable and activities that would lead to the election.

    He said machinery was set in motion to fulfil extant laws as soon as the House of Assembly informed the commission formally of the death of Speaker Adeyemo and the consequent vacancy of his position as a lawmaker.

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    He disclosed that the permanent voter cards (PVCs) for those who freshly registered in the 2017 continuous voter registration had been produced and were ready for collection from Monday next week.

    However, he added that the PVCs for those who registered in 2018 had not been produced, explaining that they would be ready for use in the 2019 elections.

    He said, 630, 853 PVCs were yet to be collected in the state, disclosing that the commission had embarked on a series of advocacy campaign and engagement with stakeholders to ensure make the owners of the cards claim them.

    He said, “The total number of new registrants under CVR is 290, 960 comprising 149, 554 males and 141, 406 females. Incidentally and quite disturbing as at today, 630,853 Permanent Voters Cards are yet to be collected by their owners.”

    He explained further that the commission had taken the campaign to churches and mosques, urging those yet to collect their PVCs to do so at the INEC local government offices in the 33 local government areas of the state.

  • Speaker buried amidst tributes, tears

    The remains of Mr Michael Adeyemo, the late Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly has been buried at his Lanlate home in Ibarapa East Local Government area of the state amidst tributes and tears.

    Reports have it that the interment on Thursday followed a funeral service held for Adeyemo (47), who died on April 27.

    Our reporter reports that it was a glorious home call for Adeyemo as residents thronged the streets in their hundreds to receive the remains of the late speaker who they described as a worthy representative.

    There was, however, a gloomy atmosphere amidst tears and bitter exclamations in the air on arrival at Lanlate.

    The remains had left Ibadan for Lanlate on Thursday morning after a special session and lying-in-state ceremony held in his honour by the State House of Assembly.

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state had at the special session in Ibadan lamented the death of Adeyemo, describing the deceased as a confidant and patriotic partner in progress.

    Ajimobi said that the late speaker contributed immensely to the success of the current administration in the state.

    Mr Edward Ubosi, the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, also described the late Adeyemo as not just a speaker but also a speaking speaker.

    Ubosi, who spoke on behalf of Nigerian Conference of Speakers, noted several contributions of late Adeyemo to the conference and Nigeria.

    Earlier, Messrs Olusegun Ajanaku and Gbenga Oyekola, who spoke on behalf of the lawmakers, could not hold back tears while reading their tributes to the deceased, describing the death of Adeyemo as unfortunate and premature.

    They said Adeyemo died at a time his full potential had not been fully tapped.

    Rev. Stephen Adekunle, President, Ibadan Baptist Conference at the funeral service gave a sermon entitled ‘When your life becomes history’.

    Adekunle stressed the need for the living to always prepare to leave” an impactful history”, in view of the inevitability of death.

    Among those who attended the funeral service are the deceased’s wife, Oyeronke, Ajimobi and his wife, former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala, Chief Moses Adeyemo, the Deputy Governor of the state and wife.

    Others were members of State Executive Council, members of National Assembly, members of the State Assembly, prominent political leaders and associates as well as Ibarapa people.

    Speakers of Akwa-Ibom, Lagos, Ebonyi, Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Delta, Osun and Ekiti states represented the delegation of Nigeria Conference of Speakers at the lying-in-state for the deceased.

    NAN

  • May Day: Ajimobi promises better workers’ welfare

    As labour demands reinstatement of sacked colleagues

    The Workers’ Day ceremony was observed with less fanfare in Oyo State on Tuesday due to the ongoing mourning of the Speaker of the state assembly, Hon. Michael Adeyemo, who died last Friday.

    The Head of Service (HoS) in the state, Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan, who represented Governor Abiola Ajimobi at the ceremony which held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, urged workers to continue to support Ajimobi’s  administration with a promise to sustain their welfare.

    In addition to scores of workers and labour leaders at the stadium, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, joined the celebrators at the stadium.

    Ogunesan reiterated the administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, giving an example of promotion letters being currently distributed. She pointed out that workers have also been sent on local and overseas trainings. “The administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi shall continue to place priority on the welfare of workers generally, while our continued support is expected for the administration to continue to succeed in its good policies”. She said.

    In his address, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Waheed Olojede, said that the union appreciated the certificate verification exercise carried out by the state government which resulted in the sack of many workers. He, however, said that the union had also verified the results of those accused of certificate forgery by visiting the institutions concerned but discovered that some of the sacked workers were innocent of the allegation.

    Olojede, therefore, appealed to the governor for an executive pardon for the workers in the category.

    He said:  “We have not left the government of Oyo State into the verification alone. On our part as labour leaders, we have gone to those institutions too for our own verification, and we have discovered that a good number of these workers that were sacked were innocent of the charges. We have put our evidence before the government that information gathered is confirming to us that there is need for us to demand from our Governor for an executive pardon.

    “We are therefore using this occasion of this year’s celebration to put this appeal at the door step of the Governor of Oyo State to consider the cases of these people who are innocent ones among them for reinstatement. Some of them have died; some are still living in bad condition; some are ill; some are on hospital beds, unhappy, with their relatives losing them to death. This is why we are appealing that their cases be re-considered and referred back to work.”

    The union leader also reiterated the demands by the national leadership of labour unions for a national living wage of N66,500.

    He argued: “If an average  national legislator can earn allowance and salary of N14.4m monthly which can pay the salary of 215 workers based on the N66,500 living wage we are asking for, an economy that sustains N14,250,000 to a single worker in Nigeria would be able to sustain N66,500 to the generality of workers in Nigeria.”

  • Lai Mohammed mourns Oyo speaker, Tambuwal’s aide

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as untimely and shocking the death of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Adeyemo.

    Mohammed also expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr Imam Imam, the Special Adviser on Media to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

    In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the minister said  death had cut short the rising profile of Adeyemo in the nation’s political scene.

    While expressing his condolences to the people and government of Oyo State, he prayed that God will grant repose to the soul of the departed and comfort the late Speaker’s family.

    Mohammed also  paid tribute to Imam, whom he said he had cause to interact with many times in his lifetime, describing him as “a quintessential journalist and a valuable aide of his principal.’’

    He expressed his condolences to Tambuwal whom  he said  had suffered a personal loss with the demise of his long-time aide.

    The minister prayed that God will take Imam to his bosom and also give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

    NAN

  • Aregbesola mourns oyo speaker, Tambuwal’s aide

    Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, has described the death of Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Michael Adeyemo, as a sudden, rude shock and a collasal tragedy to the state.

    Aregbesola in a condolence message by his media Adviser, Sola Fasure, in Osogbo on Saturday, said the deceased was hale and hearty, full of life, when last he saw the speaker.

    “He was his usual self, active, effervescent, exuding infectious enthusiasm. He will be missed.

    “Even though death signifies the final note in the unbroken melodies of human existence, the abrupt occurrence of Adeyemo’s death, turned the sweet melodies to a painful dirge.

    “He would be remembered for his unalloyed contributions to the politics and development of Oyo State.

    “On behalf of the people and Government of Osun, I commiserate with the immediate and extended family of the deceased, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, members of Oyo State House of Assembly and the entire people of Oyo.

    “I pray that God repose his gentle soul and give everyone concerned the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

    Aregbesola also condoled with Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and the entire people of the state, on the death of his Media Adviser, Alhaji Imam Imam.

    Aregbesola said that Imam’ s death was a devastating blow not only to the media but also to the government and people of Sokoto State.

    “It is, indeed, a tragedy of huge proportion to have lost this fine journalist and manager of men.

    “It is rather unfortunate that Imam will be lost this soon. We pray for the repose of his soul.

    “On behalf of myself, government and people of Osun, we send our heartfelt condolences to Imam’s immediate and extended family, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, the Government of Sokoto State and Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ),”Aregbesola said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyemo, 47, and Imam Imam, 44. died on Friday.

  • Oyo Speaker’s death shocking – Lanlehin

    A governorship aspirant and immediate past Senator for Oyo South District, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, has described the death of Speaker Michael Adeyemo as shocking and devastating to the entire Oyo House of Assembly, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, his family and the people of Oyo state.

    Lanlehin, in a condolence message from his media office, said Adeyemo, who was a great lawyer, would be sorely missed for his outstanding leadership skills and his espousal of politics without bitterness and violence.

    Describing him as a great stabilizer in the eighth Assembly and team player in the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures where he was an active and played enviable role, Lanlehin tasked his colleagues to sustain Adeyemo’s legacy of peace.

    Lanlehin said, “My heart goes out to his immediate family, the people of Ibarapa East State Constituency, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, his family, colleagues and associates in this trying time. The speaker was a fine gentleman, a humble, brilliant lawyer whose positive impact was felt wherever he went.

    “Coming seven years after he lost his wife during child birth, I can only pray that God should grant him eternal rest and keep the children safe and flourishing and the family, the fortitude to bear the painful loss,” he said.

  • Kwara Speaker mourns Oyo State counterpart

    The Speaker of the Kwara House of Assemby, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has described the demise of his Oyo state counterpart, Mr Michael Adeyemo, as a ”rude shock and utter disbelief’’.

    Ahmad stated this in llorin on Friday in a condolence message signed by his special Assistant on Media, Shuaib AbdulKadir.

    The Oyo state Speaker died at the early hours of Friday.

    The Kwara Speaker, in his condolence message, described his late colleague’s death as “a bitter pill that is difficult to swallow for other Speakers and entire Nigerians’’.

    Ahmad said Adeyemo, while alive, was a prominent and active member of the Conference of Speakers’ Forum, who at all times brought to bear his legislative and political experiences into the scheme of things, to achieve results.

    He noted that the late speaker always earned his respect for being a colleague in the lawmaking business and more importantly, having served the forum together in various capacities.

    The speaker said, “without doubt, his death has dealt a huge blow to Oyo State, especially the State Assembly, where he presided over as the Speaker and functioned effectively.

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    Ahmad stated that the deceased lawmaker believed in the tenets of democracy and legislative independence.

    He urged his other colleagues in the state Houses of Assembly to sustain his good legacies as a way of immortalising him for what he stood for.

    The speaker commiserated with Oyo State Government, members and staff of the Oyo state House of Assembly Assembly, people of his constituency, as well as his immediate family, over the loss.

    In the same vein, the Speaker commiserated with the Sokoto State Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, on the sudden death of his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Imam Imam.

    He prayed that Allah, in his infinite mercies, would sustain the deceased’s family, as well as provide them the fortitude to bear their loss.

    NAN

  • Constituency woos Ajimobi for senatorial seat

    Constituency woos Ajimobi for senatorial seat

    Ahead of the 2019 general elections, members of the All progressives congress in Oyo south and Ibarapa land have drum their support for the senatorial ambition of Governor Abiola Ajimobi.

    Members of the constituency at a rally which held at Igboora Motor Park said the official launching to woo the governor to take up the challenge was to appreciate the governor for what he has done for the Oyo south Senatorial district and Ibarapa land especially for the creation of local council development Areas.

    Speaking at the Programme, the Speaker, Oyo state house of Assembly, Michael Adeyemo said Ibarapa land has recorded tremendous achievement during the tenure of Governor Ajimobi hence the need for people of the district to support the senatorial ambition of the Governor.

    According to Adeyemo, with Governor Ajimobi at the senate once again, more meaningful development would be facilitated to the senatorial district.

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    Some party leaders in the senatorial district who attended the event Including the State Secretary of the party, Mojeed Olaoya, Hon Jimoh Akintunde, Fatai Adesina and Demola Ojo among others pledged their total support for the senatorial ambition of Governor Ajimobi

    Speaking on behalf of other council chairmen in the area, the caretaker chairman Ibarapa North LG, Liasu Ololade said that Ibarapa land will continue to be grateful for what Ajimobi has done for the community.

    He explained that, they decided to support Governor Ajimobi’s ambition to the upper legislative chamber for development of Ibarapa land.

    Responding on behalf of Governor Ajimobi, his executive assistance on Political matters, Dr Morounkola Thomas appreciated the people of Ibarapa land for their loyalty, urging them to support the ruling APC in the forthcoming local government elections.

    The rally had in attendance stakeholders of APC in all local government that constitute Oyo south senatorial district.

     

  • Oyo Assembly wants Ajimobi to pay pensioners’ entitlement

    Oyo Assembly wants Ajimobi to pay pensioners’ entitlement

    Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday appealed to the state governor, Mr Abiola Ajimobi, to consider the payment of pension arrears to pensioners in the state.

    The appeal followed a motion by the lawmaker representing Ona Ara constituency, Mr Azeez Biliaminu, on “passionate appeal for the payment of pensioners entitlements’’.

    In the motion, Biliaminu said some of the pensioners could not afford regular feeding and medical attention due to their financial constraints.

    “The children and wards of pensioners are already overwhelmed by nuclear family responsibilities while some of them are unemployed or under-employed.

    “I know the governor has been trying in the dwindling economy to pay workers salaries and pensioners entitlements.

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    “The governor surprised everyone in his first tenure by paying 142 percent pension arrears which can’t be forgotten by Oyo State pensioners.

    “We know that as soon as the Federal Government increased pensions by six per cent and 15 percent, Oyo State under Gov. Ajimobi placed pensioners on these pension increase, ” he said.

    Biliaminu added that he was concerned that pensioners still had additional request and expectations from the governor.

    “I urge for a screening to be conducted just like that of the Federal Government to checkmate ghost pensioners.

    “These pensioners require adequate regular feeding and medical care which cannot be met without adequate financial strength,’’ he said.

    The Speaker, Mr Michael Adeyemo (APC-Ibarapa East) directed its committee on Establishments, Labour and Productivity to liaise with state and local government pension boards.

    A Bill for a Law to amend the Oyo State Sports Council also on Tuesday passed second reading.

    NAN

  • Oyo: SWAN appoints State Assembly Speaker Adeyemo as Patron

    Oyo: SWAN appoints State Assembly Speaker Adeyemo as Patron

    Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, has appointed Michael Adeyemo, the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly as its Patron.

    Chairman of the chapter, Adeniyi Alebiosu, said in a statement in Ibadan on Monday that the appointment was in recognition of Adeyemo’s immense contribution to sports development in the state.

    “To the best of our knowledge, Adeyemo has invested time and financial resources to the development of sports in Oyo State and Nigeria.

    “He has continually organised football competitions among youths across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and the effort has produced football stars who are making waves both on the local and international scene.

    “This was why we believe he should be honoured and appreciated for his contribution by making him our Patron”, Alebiosu said in the statement.

    The chairman disclosed that Adeyemo’s investiture ceremony would hold on July 14 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan.

    “It will be part of activities marking the first year anniversary of the present executive committee of the chapter,’’ he said.

    Alebiosu said the ceremony would also feature a novelty match between the Oyo State House of Assembly football team and the SWAN Oyo State Chapter football team.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyemo is a former basketballer, as well as a football player, and represented Oyo State at various levels of the sports.