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  • Olaniyan joins Oyo House of Representatives race

    Olaniyan joins Oyo House of Representatives race

    The Founder of DOTYES-I, Dr. Abdulraheem Olaniyan has declared intention to contest as a member of Federal House of Representatives for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He said he was ready to serve the constituency with justice, equity and transparency.

    Speaking during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of APC in Iseyin Local Government area, Olaniyan said the party will not regret entrusting him with the ticket.

    He noted that his background and impact in the people were gravitate votes in the region. 

    He sought the prayers, guidance and unwavering support of party elders, leaders and stakeholders in the four local government areas as he embarked on the journey to serve people of the Federal Constituency.

    He assured the leaders and the entire people in the Constituency of his commitment to a purposeful leadership, inclusive representation and advancement of collective interests.

    While expressing readiness to serve the people better, Olaniyan stated “together with unity and support, this vision can be achieved”.

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    Olaniyan, also attended the APC general meeting at L. A.  Demonstration, Oluwole where he donated 11 sets of public address system to executive of 11 wards in Iseyin Local Government area to help in the propagation of the party in their respective wards.

    He hinted that he had eight good years experience as a Senior Legislative Aide to a member of Federal House of Representatives, adding that the party will never regret giving him the ticket to contest. 

    He celebrated the beginning of another new year by giving free fuel to 400 commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists to reduce cost of transportation in the Federal Constituency.

    The aspirant paid homage to Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Dr. Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Ajirotutu 1-Adeyeri III who commended his courage to come out boldly to aspire, urging him and every other aspirant to see the contest from the spirit of sportsmanship.

  • Four years after, Folarin, Dare, Adeyemo, Olaniyan, Zach, others converge on Ajimobi’s home

    Four years after, Folarin, Dare, Adeyemo, Olaniyan, Zach, others converge on Ajimobi’s home

    Dignitaries from all walks of life yesterday stormed the Oluyole, Ibadan home of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, for the fourth year annual memorial fidau.

    A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, called on all political associates and party members of the late Ajimobi to be united and be together in honour of the former governor.

    In his brief sermon, Sheikh Bello urged the political class to be mindful of their actions, especially years after leaving office, noting that many people gathered at the event on account of what the late Ajimobi did while in office.

    He advised the people to live a life that would speak better things about them.

    The cleric called on the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, to retrace his steps and be the rallying point for other members of the party.

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    High point of the event was a prayer session and presentation of N200,000 grant to 25 indigent Oyo State students in tertiary institutions in the country.

    The presentation, made by the widow, Dr. Florence Ajimobi, was done through the Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation (SAAF), in the presence of guests, family members, political associates and party chieftains, who gathered to honour the first two-term governor of Oyo State.

    Some of the dignitaries, who attended the event, included the younger brother of the deceased, Wasiu Ajimobi; former Deputy Governor Alake Adeyemo; ex-Deputy Governor to Governor Seyi Makinde, Rauf Olaniyan; Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), Zacheus Adelabu; Oyo 2023 APC governorship candidate, Senator Folarin; the three serving senators- Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South), Fatai Buhari (Oyo North), Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central) and a former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Olalekan Alli.

    Others were: former Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare; ex-NCC board Chairman, Prof. Adeolu Akande; former Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Akin Oke; Akeem Agbaje; ex- Health Commissioner, Dr Azeez Adeduntan; former ALGON Oyo chairmen, Prince Abass Aleshinloye, Yekeen Popoola, Kolapo Kola Daisi, Bisoye Fagade, Seyi Adisa, Kehinde Subair, Azeez Bolaji, Olayemi Ariba and Olatunji Olawale.

    The list also includes party chieftains, traditional rulers, former political appointees, ex-aides, family, friends, political associates, religious leaders, among others.