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  • Ogun Speaker charges Nigerians on peaceful coexistence

    As Christians across the globe celebrate Easter, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon

    Suraju Ishola Adekunbi has enjoined the people, especially Christians in the country to use the period to pray fervently for continued peace and unity in the country.

    Adekunbi in a release by his Special Assistant on Media, Waheed Akinola, said all Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliations, had a task to work for the unity, peace and progress of the nation.

    He noted that the lessons of humility, perseverance, resilience, sacrifice and total victory which played out in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ should be the watchword of all Nigerians.

  • Ogun Speaker hails FG over Sagamu passport office

    The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has lauded the President Mohammadu Buhari-led federal government over the establishment of the Nigeria Immigration Services Passport Office in the Sagamu area of the State. He gave the commendation at plenary while responding to the submission of a Sagamu, who expressed delight over the establishment of the office. Adekunbi explained that the new Office would ease the process of obtaining travel documents by residents of the State.

    In a related development, the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led government in the State has been commended for its giant stride in the provision of infrastructure in the Obafemi-Owode State Constituency and the State at large. The lawmaker representing Obafemi-Owode Constituency, Hon. Tunde Sanusi, gave the commendation while reporting that contractors had been mobilised and that work had commenced on the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Mowe and Ibafo Communities.

    Sanusi who called for the speedy completion of the bridge to ease human and vehicular movement, thanked the Speaker for communicating the yearnings of his constituents to the state government. Responding, Speaker Adekunbi reiterated that the present administration was committed to providing more infrastructural projects to the people in fulfillment of its mission at expanding the road network of the state for more investment opportunities.

     

  • I’m for restructuring always – Ogun Speaker

    Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi, has reiterated his support for genuine restructuring of the Nigerian polity, saying the Assembly under his leadership has, through the ongoing constitutional review process, contributed to the agitations for restructuring. The Speaker said his credential as a progressive is agelong and as such, he will always support any call for progressive changes that will bring about better living conditions and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

    He added that his belief that Nigeria and Nigerians need to take a second look at the terms of our coexistence is constant while adding that such restructuring  however must be devoid of sentiments and divisiveness. “If we want to restructure so that we can live better lives and be better neighbours, I am for that. But if we want to restructure so that one part of the country can lord it over the others, I am against that, ” he said.

    Adekunbi who was reacting to what he described as unfounded, misguided and sponsored reports that he shunned a pro restructuring group that had come to seek audience with him in his office, urged the people to avoid spreading fake news as such will not help the socio political development of the country. He said there is no truth in the claims contained in the report and urged the public to ignore it.

    “Thank you for  your concern. I am a progressive and I will always want to meet and discuss with like minds. I am for genuine restructuring and as such I will be happy receiving any problems restructuring  group anytime. However, I never heard of any visit by any group or individual. This report is just the handiwork of mischief makers who are hell bent on blackmailing my personality,” he added.

     

  • Youths critical to socioeconomic development – Ogun Speaker

    The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has said the socio-economic success of any nation is hinged on its ability to develop and explore the untapped potential of its youths. Adekunbi said this while participating in the March edition of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Abeokuta Children Zodiac party. He charged parents to lay good foundations for their wards, with good moral upbringing and parental care.

    According to him, there is need for parents and guardians to partner with government in giving quality education to their wards so as to prepare them for sound socio-political cum economic attainments in future with the ability to compete favourably with their peers across the globe. The Speaker said the monthly celebration was an avenue for kids to socialise, adding that the Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s administration remained committed to ensuring the success of its free but qualitative education programme.

    The Speaker added that all hands are on deck by the governor and other stakeholders to ensure that the laudable programmes of the current administration will be continued beyond 2019. He added that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will ensure that the people of Ogun State are left in the hands of another team of capable administrators after the tenure of Senator Amosun in 2019.

    In their separate remarks, the General Manager, NTA Abeokuta, Mrs. Funmi Wakama, and the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) , Mr. Philips Ayodele, advised the children to be studious, while making hard work, dedication and commitment their watchwords with a view to achieving excellence in their chosen careers.

     

     

     

  • I’ll continue to collaborate with Amosun – Ogun Speaker

    I’ll continue to collaborate with Amosun – Ogun Speaker

    The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has said he will not stop co-operating with the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on policies that will enhance the transformation agenda of the current administration in the state. According to the speaker, his collaboration with the governor is aimed at maximising all available opportunities and resources for the delivery of democratic dividends to the people till his last day in office.

    Adekunbi, who gave the assurance while speaking with The Nation shortly after an interdenominational prayer held to mark his 43rd birthday in Abeokuta, explained that the 8th Assembly remained a committed and credible partner in Amosun’s rebuilding mission. He added that if he is given the opportunity to govern the state in 2019, he will continue the transformation agenda.

    According to him, the current legislature in the state was committed to ensuring successful implementation and sustenance of democratic dividends in all parts of the state, saying this could only be achieved through enabling legislations and mutual interdependence of all arms of government as being exemplified by the present administration in the state.

    The speaker, who extolled Governor Amosun for his visionary leadership style and uncommon zeal, commended his colleague-lawmakers and management of the assembly for their cooperation and support in the enactment of people-oriented legislations which had transformed all spheres of the state’s economy, with an assurance that the legislature under his leadership would continue to ensure quality representation.

    Earlier in his goodwill message, the Clerk of the Assembly, Engr. Lanre Bisiriyu, in the company of other management staff congratulated the speaker, describing him as an administrator par excellence who has managed human and material resources effectively since his assumption of office in 2011. The clerk assured that the entire members of staff of the house would continue to work assiduously to ensure the success of the ongoing rebuilding mission in the state.

     

  • Emulate TASCE alumni Development Initiatives, Ogun Speaker tasks other alumni

    The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Suraju Ishola Adekunbi has charged members of various alumni associations in Nigeria to emulate the Alumni members of Tai-Solarin College of Education (TASCE)  for showing concern on the need to address development  issues affecting their alma -mater.

    Adekunbi threw the challenge while playing host to members of Alumni Association of the TASCE led by its National President, Julius Adeyemi on a courtesy visit to the Assembly at Oke- Mosan, Abeokuta.

    The Speaker represented by his Deputy, Olakunle Oluomo applauded the association for its active involvement and commitment to educational advancement of the school, while encouraging them not to rest on their oars.

    Adekunbi added that the development of the nation, particularly the educational sector required the collaborative efforts of Government at all levels, alumni associations and well-meaning citizens to achieve  an effective education system.

    Earlier in his address, the alumni President of the School appreciated Senator Ibikunle Amosun led -administration for prioritizing the development of the sector, soliciting the support of the lawmakers in addressing the challenges confronting the college.

     

  • Ogun Speaker formally joins 2019 guber race

    Ogun Speaker formally joins 2019 guber race

    The speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Suraj Adekunbi, has formally announced his intention to contest for the governorship seat on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019. He made the public disclosure during the week at an interactive parley he held with chieftains and members of the APC in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state held at Ayetoro, his hometown.

    While explaining his desire to succeed incumbent Governor Ibikunle Amosun whose second term ends in 2019, the Speaker said there is great need for the people of the state to elect someone who will consolidate the immense effort of the outgoing administration and not someone who will jettison the many good policies and projects currently going on when elected.

    He also added that it is time for Ogun West senatorial district of the state to produce a governor. According to him, discussions with other zones of the state are yielding assurances that Ogun West will be supported to clinch the seat this time. “I am convinced that with me in the race, and based on several discussions and appeals currently going on, our people from other zones will support our aspiration to govern the state this time,” he said.

    He praised Governor Amosun for his support and encouragement so far while promising not to disappoint the people of Ogun State if he eventually becomes the governor.

    “I thank Governor Amosun for always supporting and encouraging me. He is indeed a father to all. I have been the Speaker of the State House of Assembly for almost seven years now and your prayers and your support has not allowed me to fail,” he said.

     

  • Ogun Speaker wins media award

    Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has been declared as the best Legislator in the State for Year 2017. Presenting the award to the Speaker, Publisher of Hotnews Magazine, David Adedapo, said the media organisation gave Adekunbi the award based on his performance as a member and the leader of the Assembly.

    “We found out that he had consistently promoted harmonious relationships amongst his colleague-lawmakers. He is also being honoured for his commitment towards building mutual interdependence among the three arms of government which has led to the unprecedented development being witnessed in the state. Such development could only be achieved in an atmosphere devoid of conflict and rancour,” he said.

    Receiving the award, Adekunbi in the company of the Minority Leader, Wale Alausa, Honourables Bowale Solaja, Jemili Akingbade and Julianah Akintayo, thanked the media organisation for finding him worthy of the honour, which he dedicated to his fellow lawmakers. He noted that the successes recorded by him could not have been possible without the support of his colleagues.

    He seized the occasion to praise the Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led administration.

     

     

  • Women are essential in politics – Ogun Speaker

    Women are essential in politics – Ogun Speaker

    The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has said the participation of women in the process of governance is essential in achieving national development. Adekunbi said this during his visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) women leaders in Ogun East Senatorial district, at Ago-Iwoye. The Speaker thanked the women for contributing positively to the development of the party.

    Adekunbi acknowledged the support of women, particularly in the area of policy formulation and implementation, to the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration in the state, since its  inception, while soliciting more support from the women leaders at ensuring the sustainability of the legacies of the present administration.

    The Speaker, who was in company of Honourables Adebowale Ojuri and Olayiwola Ojodu and other party stalwarts, added that it is in recognition of the essence of women in politics and public administration that the current administration in the state has allocated of 35 percent of positions to womenfolk. He called on them to mobilize themselves for more political participation at all levels of government.

    While urging the women to throw their support behind the quest of Ogun West senatorial district to produce the next governor of the state, Adekunbi did not mice words in telling the party leaders that he is the most qualified person to continue the good work currently being done by Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the ruling APC, in the nooks and crannies of the state.

    Party faithfuls present at the event include, the General Manager, Ogun State Printing Corporation, Mrs. Oyinkansola Cole, Hon. Aderounke Soyoye and Alhaja W. O. Quadri, among other female party leaders in the senatorial district. They canvassed for more appointments for women in government to enhance good governance. They equally lauded the Amosun-led government for including more women in his cabinet.

  • Two Civil Defence officers assaulted over court verdict involving Ogun Speaker

    Two operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were allegedly assaulted yesterday at the premises of a Customary Court in Abeokuta by security aides attached to Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker Suraj Adekunbi and men of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

    A witness told The Nation that the Speaker’s security aides and SARS operatives, who arrived at the court premises in Hilux van marked Adigbe Divisional Police Headquarters, allegedly harassed the NSCDC officers over a court judgment.

    The judgment was in a case involving Adekunbi and his ex-girlfriend, Iyabo – an NSCDC official.

    She filed the suit at the customary court, alleging threat to her life by Adekunbi.

    The Nation gathered that after the verdict was delivered, Iyabo was unwilling to allow the terms of judgement to be carried out in favour of the speaker.

    She alleged that the court officials were compromised by him.

    In the ensuing confusion and struggle, Iyabo and her male colleague, who accompanied her to the court, were allegedly rough-handled by the Speaker’s security aides and the SARS operatives, who shot sporadically into the air to scare away curious spectators at the scene.

    During the court proceeding, Iyabo had alleged that she would have gotten married to another man but the Speaker prevented her from accomplishing that dream in addition to his failure to take responsibility for upkeep of the only fruit of their relationship – eight-year-old Samiat Adekunbi.

    The lady prayed the court to restrain Adekunbi from further threatening her life and allow her to marry  another man of her choice.

    At the first and second hearing of the divorce suit on June 21 and July 19, Adekunbi was absent in court.

    But at the third hearing on August 2, he denied threatening his ex-lover’s life, stressing that all he wanted was the custody of his daughter.

    At the resumed hearing of the suit yesterday, the three-man panel gave their judgement and unanimously ordered the return of the child to the custody of Adekunbi.

    The court nullified their 10 year-old relationship, ordering that all parties are at liberty to marry any person of their choice.

    Reacting, Iyabo told The Nation that the matter was a miscarriage of justice, saying it confirmed the Speaker’s repeated boast that he would have his way easily in the case.

    “He only used his power and connection to bully me and have his way. I have reported this matter to the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, the Department of Security Services (DSS), Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Justice, Development and Peace Commission, the Police at Adatan Divisional Headquarters, but all proved to no avail,” Iyabo said.

    Also reacting, Adekunbi, through his media aide, Waheed Akinola, said: “The court granted the relief of Iyabo to dissolve the marriage and transfer the custody of the child to Mr. Speaker in line with the law.

    “It was the second ruling that the plaintiff quarrelled with, throwing caution to the wind in the process. She personally insulted and even manhandled the Speaker right inside the court to the chagrin of everyone.

    “To worsen the situation, she brought an NSCDC official, who we later learnt, was never posted there nor got an official approval to cover the proceedings. As if that was not enough, the officer flouted the court order on the submission of handsets and secretly recorded the proceedings without the permission of the court until he was caught.

    “It was on that strength that the court ordered his arrest by security operatives. He of course resisted arrested and that led to the avoidable, but highly preventable show of shame that ensued today.”