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  • APC urges INEC to conduct Ondo by-election

    APC urges INEC to conduct Ondo by-election

    ALL Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the by-election for the Odigbo State Constituency.

    The seat became vacant in the State House of Assembly following the death of its representative and former Speaker of the State Assembly, the late Samuel Adesina.

    The party’s Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, accused the ruling Labour Party (LP) for the delay in conducting the by-election

    It noted that the State Assembly, which is populated by LP lawmakers, ought to have notified INEC on the death of the former Speaker, following which the electoral body would conduct the election within the stipulated three months.

    Odigbo Constituency is the only local government populated mostly by non-indigenes from Osun and Kwara states.

    The state APC Chairman, Mr. Isaac Kekemeke, has also urged Nigerians to ensure peace in the country to guarantee stability.

    He gave the charge in Ore, headquarters of the local government while leading other state executives to worship with Islamic faithful at Ore Central Mosque.

    Kekemeke called on the Muslim communities to work assiduously for the success of the APC during the coming election.

    He stressed that APC, as a progressive party, would put their interest at heart and ensure they enjoy the dividends of democracy being denied them by the ruling LP.

    The Chief Imam of Ore Central Mosque, Alhaji Ismail Olurimisi, offered special prayers for members of the APC officials and the success of the party in August 9 election in Osun State and in next year general election.

  • Ondo Assembly gets first woman Speaker

    Ondo Assembly gets first woman Speaker

    •House committees dissolved

    The Ondo State House of Assembly elected yesterday Princess Jumoke Akindele as the Speaker.

    Princess Akindele, a lawyer, represents Okitipupa Constituency 11.

    She is Ondo State’s first woman Speaker since its creation in 1976.

    The former Speaker, Chief Samuel Adesina (Odigbo 11), died on February 25 after a protracted illness.

    Princess Akindele polled 13 of the 25 votes. Mr. Oyebo Aladetan got nine votes and Mr. Soji Akinkuro, nil.

    Mr. Iwalewa Afolabi stepped down before the election.

    Two lawmakers did not vote.

    Mrs. Akindele was nominated by Alhaji Fatai Olotu, a lawyer representing Akoko North East.

    The Deputy Speaker, Dare Emiola, declared Princess Akindele as the Speaker and the Clerk, Mr. Bode Adeyelu, administered the oath of office on her.

    In her acceptance speech, the Speaker said: “I am overwhelmed by the support received from my colleagues, constituency and every stakeholder, including women in politics and market women. I promise to defend the womenfolk and run a vibrant and responsive assembly. I promise to do better than my predecessors and seek your support, loyalty, guidance and direction to guarantee quality representation.”

    She urged the executive and legislature to sustain the cordial relationship between them.

    The Speaker dissolved the Assembly’s principal officers and standing committees.

    She directed the Clerk to retrieve the House’s properties from its former leadership.

    The Assembly extended the tenure of the 18 local government caretaker committee chairmen by six months.

    It condemned the abduction of the Chibok school girls by Boko Haram, urging the state government to declare three days fasting and prayer for their safe release.

    The Assembly called for a social security scheme for graduates and adjourned for two weeks recess.

    It will resume on June 10.

    It was gathered that Princess Akindele is loyal to Governor Olusegun Mimiko and did not shun the 2014 budget presentation, which was attended by only nine of the 25 lawmakers on December 31, last year.

  • Burial for Ondo Speaker

    Burial for Ondo Speaker

    The funeral rites for Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker Samuel Adesina begin today with a Service of Songs at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade in Akure, the state capital.

    The late Adesina would be laid-in-state tomorrow at the Assembly Complex. This would be followed by a valedictory session in his honour.

    On the same day, the late Adesina’s remains would be taken in a motorcade to his Oniparaga home town in Odigbo Local Government Area for a Christian Wake.

    His remains would be interred in the town on Friday after a funeral service.

    Adesina died on February 25 at a private hospital in Lagos State after a protracted illness.

    The ailment kept him away from the Assembly for over six months before his death.

    The deceased was the first Speaker in the Assembly to remain in office for three years without being impeached. He was also the first lawmaker to represent his constituency for three consecutive terms.

    Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Orientation Oyebo Aladetan said the House was determined to give the late Speaker a befitting burial.

     

  • Ondo Assembly Speaker Adesina dies at 53

    Ondo Assembly Speaker Adesina dies at 53

    •SSG, NUJ mourn

    Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker Samuel Adesina is dead.

    Adesina, who represented Odigbo Constituency II, died yesterday after a protracted battle with cancer. He was 53.

    In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Rotimi Adelola, described the late Speaker as “a bridge builder, a man of integrity and a reliable team player, who placed the interest of the state above personal considerations”.

    He said: “The Ondo State government received the news with shock. We commiserate with his family, the state legislature and the people of the state on this irreparable loss. May God grant every one of us the fortitude to bear this loss.”

    The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, described Adesina’s death as “a colossal loss to the parliament and the state”.

    In a statement by its Vice-President, Dele Atunbi, the union said the Araromi Obu born politician used his position as speaker to advance the cause of the people.

    It said Adesina died at a time his wealth of experience was most needed, adding that he would be remembered for his “firm belief in the Nigerian project and the economic emancipation of his people”.

    NUJ commiserated with the Ondo State government, House of Assembly and people on the “irreparable loss of a rare gem”.

    It prayed for the repose of the late Adesina’s soul.

     

  • Ondo Speaker Adesina dies at 53

    Ondo Speaker Adesina dies at 53

    •SSG, NUJ mourn

    Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker Samuel Adesina is dead.

    Adesina, who represented Odigbo II, died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was 53.

    In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Rotimi Adelola, described the late Speaker as “a bridge builder, a man of integrity and a team player, who placed the interest of the state above personal considerations.”

    He said: “The Ondo State government received the news with shock. We commiserate with his family, the legislature and the people on the loss. May God grant us the fortitude to bear the loss.”

    The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, described Adesina’s death as “a loss to the legislature and the state.”

    In a statement by its Vice-President, Dele Atunbi, the union said the Araromi-Obu born politician used his position to advance the cause of the people.

    It said Adesina died at a time his experience was most needed, adding that he would be remembered for his “belief in the Nigerian project and the economic emancipation of his people.”

    NUJ commiserated with the government, House of Assembly and people on the “loss of a rare gem.”

    It prayed for the repose of the late Adesina’s soul.

     

  • Ondo Speaker Adesina dies of cancer

    Ondo Speaker Adesina dies of cancer

    The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Samuel Adesina, is dead.

    He died on Tuesday after several months of illness.

    He was in his third term in the Assembly and represented Odigbo State Constituency.

    Meanwhile, the state government has confirmed the Speaker’s death in a statement issued on Tuesday.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Rotimi Adelola, in the statement, said Adesina died in the early hours of Tuesday after a protracted battle with cancer.

    The government described the late Speaker as a bridge builder, a man of integrity and a reliable team player who placed the interest of the state above personal considerations.

    The statement reads, “The Ondo State Government received the news with rude shock and disbelief.

    “We commiserate with the family of the late Speaker, the state legislature and the entire people of the state over this irreparable loss.

    “It is our prayers that God will grant every one of us the fortitude to bear this loss.”

     

     

  • Ondo Speaker under the weather

    Ondo Speaker under the weather

    Watchers of social and political events in Ondo State are worried about the well being of the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Samuel Adesina. For some time now, Adesina’s presence in the House is said to have been quite irregular; a development that has left many wondering what the problem is.

    While no member of the Assembly appears willing to shed light on the issue, the rumour mill is awash with speculation that the Speaker is battling with an undisclosed ailment that has taken him on and off the scene. His illness is said to have taken him to a few hospitals in and outside Akure.

    He was said to have pleaded with his health managers to ensure that he got well last December in order to be able to preside over the presentation of the state’s 2014 Appropriation Bill, but his physicians could not achieve the target and Adesina could not witness the presentation. Governor Olusegun Mimiko had to be received by the Deputy Speaker, Dare Emiola, and only eight other members of the Assembly during the presentation of the 2014.

  • Ondo Assembly approves N15.02bn for power sector

    The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the release of N15.02 billion for the Power Sector Special Intervention Fund by the government.

    The Speaker, Mr. Samuel Adesina, announced this in Akure during the presentation of a report by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Fidelis Akinwolemiwa.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the committee was assigned on June 13 to work on a letter sent to the house by Governor Olusegun Mimmiko, asking for approval to pay the state and 18 local governments’ share of the fund.

    In its report, the committee said it invited the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Rotimi Adelola, for findings about the fund before it made recommendations for the consideration of the house.

    The house, however, urged the government to strictly monitor the fund deducted to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, and ensure that it was judiciously utilised.