From Ilutitun, Okitipupa local government in Ondo State to the political landscape of Osun State, the story of Dr. Akindele Adekunle is one of political organization, public service, and strategic leadership.

Sometimes, the people who make history are not always the ones standing at the centre of the celebration. Some are the people who quietly build the foundation, organize the structure, mobilize the people, and create the conditions upon which victory becomes possible.

Dr. Akindele Adekunle, originally from Ilutitun, Okitipupa local government in Ondo State, is one name that has become associated with the political journey and development of a political administration of “IMOLE” in Osun State.

About four years ago, he was appointed as the Caretaker Chairman, at a critical period in the political process that eventually produced the victory of H.E Ademola Adeleke the Osun State Governor.

His role during that period, as the Caretaker Chairman was so significant as he was at the center of political organization and mobilisation that accompanied the electoral victory.

The result was significant: the political structure recorded victories across several legislative constituencies, including nine seats in the House of Representatives, three Senate seats, and seats in the State House of Assembly.

Those victories did not happen in isolation. Elections are won through people, structures, strategy, organization, communication and sustained grassroots engagement. Behind every major electoral victory are individuals whose contributions may not always receive the attention they deserve.

And that is where the story of Dr. Akindele Adekunle becomes particularly noteworthy.

THE FOUNDATION THAT REMAINED

On August 15, 2026, Osun State again witnessed another important electoral contest, with the incumbent Governor seeking another mandate.

According to the account provided, Dr. Adekunle once again played a significant role in the political process that contributed to the Governor’s victory.

Whether one looks at his earlier involvement or his participation in the latest electoral contest, one theme runs through the story: building and sustaining political structures.

The larger lesson is that political success is rarely created overnight. It is often the product of years of organization, relationships, experience and institutional understanding.

A SON OF ONDO WITH AN OSUN RECORD

Perhaps the most interesting dimension of Dr. Adekunle’s story is his origin.

He is not originally from Osun State.

He is a son of Ondo State, from Ilutitun, Okitipupa Local Government.

Yet, his political and public-service journey has taken him beyond the boundaries of his immediate community and into the political affairs of another state.

His experience in Osun therefore presents an interesting case study in how leadership experience, political organization and public-service exposure can travel beyond geographical boundaries.

For Ondo State, the story is worth examining—not as a promise of what one individual must do, but as an example of what experience gained elsewhere can potentially bring into conversations about the future of the state.

THE BIGGER STORY

The story of Dr. Akindele Adekunle is ultimately bigger than one election.

It is a story about experience, political organization, public service and the importance of building foundations before expecting results.

The victories celebrated today are often connected to structures built yesterday.

And sometimes, when history records the people who stood at the front of a victory, it is equally important to remember the people who helped build the foundation upon which that victory stood.

Dr. Akindele Adekunle’s journey—from Ilutitun, Okitipupa local government in Ondo State to a significant role in Osun’s political story—is one that deserves attention, documentation and objective assessment.

The question for the future is not simply where an individual has served before, but what lessons, experience and capacity can be drawn from that journey and brought into the service of the people.

The foundation matters. The experience matters. And the record deserves to be examined.

WHY ONDO STATE SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO EXPERIENCE

For Ondo State, this is where the story becomes even more important. Leadership is not only about occupying an office; it is about having the experience, capacity, discipline and understanding required to turn opportunities into results. A state like Ondo needs leaders who understand that development is built through people, institutions, planning, accountability and sustained engagement with communities.

Dr. Akindele Adekunle’s experience outside Ondo State should therefore be viewed as an asset worthy of public attention. His political journey in Osun has exposed him to political administration, grassroots mobilization, electoral organization, stakeholder management and the challenges of sustaining political structures. These experiences can provide useful lessons for the future of Ondo State.

Ondo State deserves leaders who can look beyond personal ambition and understand the wider responsibility of leadership. The people need leadership that can connect government with the grassroots, listen to communities, build trust, coordinate people and pursue results with consistency. They need individuals who understand that political structures are not merely instruments for winning elections, but platforms through which citizens can be represented.

This is why people with proven political and organizational experience should matter in the conversation about Ondo State’s future. Dr. Akindele’s story provides an opportunity for Ondo people to ask important questions: What has he learned? What capacity has he developed? What leadership lessons can he bring home? How can his experience be translated into better opportunities, stronger institutions and more responsive governance?

Dr. Akindele Adekunle should therefore not be judged merely by where he comes from or the positions he has occupied. His record, experience, relationships, organizational capacity and understanding of public service should be examined on their own merit.

If the experience gained in Osun can be brought back and deployed positively in Ondo State, then Ondo people have reason to pay attention to one of their own.

The time has come for Ondo State to look beyond names and examine competence, experience, character and ability. In that conversation, the story of Dr. Akindele Adekunle deserves a place.

For now I will stop here,

Signed

Ariyo Adeola.

a.k.a ADDITION

Assistant State Treasurer Ondo State PDP

Dr Olusegun Mimiko, immediate past governor of Ondo state, will on Friday (today) speak to a group of senior government officials undergoing a short course on Maternal and Child Health in resettlement organized by the Social Standard node of the World Bank Center for Excellence in Reproductive Health at the University of Benin (SPESSE-UNIBEN). 

According to John Paul Akinduro, his Special Assistant on Media and Digital Communications, Mimiko will be speaking on the topic 'Leveraging political commitment for safe motherhood in Nigeria: the example of Ondo State' at the Women's Health and Action Research Center (WHARC) in Benin city, Edo state capital.

Mimiko, whose tenure as governor of Ondo state birthed groundbreaking initiatives in key sectors, reduced infant and maternal mortality to over 70 percent through a comprehensive healthcare package namely the award-winning Abiye safe motherhood program, AGBEBIYE (a partnership between Traditional Birth Attendants, Mission Home Operators and the state government to refer pregnant women to public health facilities for a reward), the ORIREWA initiative that saw the state win twice the Bill and Melinda Gates immunization leadership challenge, among others.

The former governor, a trained medical doctor who was twice commissioner for health in Ondo state, will dissect the topic of today's event using his experience in maternal and child health over the years.

The presidency says no state has been issued authorisation to procure automatic weapons for its security outfits.

In a statement on Tuesday, the presidency said the illegal possession of automatic weapons and AK-47 remains illegal in the country.

NO STATE HAS APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION FOR AUTOMATIC WEAPONS

The Presidency wishes to strongly assert that there is no state, not Katsina, not any other state in the federation, that has been authorized to procure automatic weapons for their security outfits.

Under this administration, the President has repeatedly made it clear that nobody is allowed to illegally carry AK-47 or any other automatic weapons and that they must surrender them.

Where they fail to do so, the law enforcement agencies have been given clear directives to deal with any such outlaws.

Under the existing regulations, only the Office of the National Security Adviser can issue such authorization, upon proper clearance by the President and Commander-in-Chief and as it is at this moment, no such approvals have been issued to any state government.

In the specific Katsina State often cited, the Governor, Aminu Bello Masari wrote to explain that the administration invited the Provost of the Civil Defence Training College in Katsina to train their Vigilantes for a five-day period “in the handling and operations of Pump Action Rifles,” emphasizing that “the Vigilantes were not trained to take over the responsibilities of the security agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria but to assist them.”

The Presidency appreciates the active involvement of states with security matters.

As they continue to expand their capabilities as well as their active collaboration with law enforcement agencies of the federation, the joint efforts continue to yield good results, thwarting attempts of terrorists to wreak havoc and destruction on communities. The President in particular has expressed happiness that in the last couple of years, security outfits mandated by state governments have been associated with several important initiatives, and reports have reached him of acts of utmost bravery and professionalism.

He thanks them for their alertness that is helping to defeat nefarious plots against targets at grassroots levels.

He, however, cautions against the politicization of security.

Government at the centre with a national mandate cannot afford to alienate Ondo State or any other state for that matter on the important issue of security and urges leaders at various levels to exercise restraint in their speech, even as we are in a political season.

Nigerian Singer David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has joined the rising figures of influencial Nigerians who have endorsed the Senatorial Ambition of Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika for the Ondo Central Senatorial seat. 

Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika is an aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who is currently seeking to represent Ondo Central Senatorial District at the Red Chamber come 2023.

Davido who asides his music career has created a unique identity for himself as a vocal individual who identifies himself with good governance and proper political system.

Through one of this recent IG posts, the international award winning superstar was seen using one of the campaign fliers of Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika with the caption, "Support My Brother @TolaAwosika!! Incoming!" .The popular African music giant has publicly thrown his weight behind Dr Tola Emmanuel Awosika who he sees has capable and competent of taking up this huge task 

It would also be recalled that Senatorial Aspirant recently visited the Richest Black man in the world, Aliko Dangote where he acquainted the influencial and highly respected business icon who is also his mentor about his Senatorial Ambition.

Leadership is not a popularity contest - Adams Oshomole

It is not arguable that Tinubu has a very large political structure. It is also not arguable that Tinubu can defeat Osinbajo in an Open Ballot system, but APC primaries are not going to be an open ballot system where people queue behind their candidates, rather it is going to be an Open-Secret Ballot system. In an open-ballot system, once I vote against you, you know, so I will be reluctant to vote another after assuring you or collecting your money. However, in an Open-Secret ballot, I can assure you that I will vote for you, collect your money yet vote my "heart".

Now on the day of the APC primaries, these are the facts that would be very clear:

Tinubu is too old to govern effectively: With the hindsight of Buhari's challenges, APC would rather go for a younger and much healthier candidate than an old and sick Tinubu. This is a clear advantage that Osinbajo would have. Most of the delegates would be easily swayed towards Osinbajo right inside the ballot cage, where they would thumb-print their ballot, fold it and come out openly to cast it in the ballot box. Mark you, it is going to be the same ballot box for all candidates, so you cannot know who was voted until the ballots are sorted and counted.

Tinubu's bad faith towards Ambode: The bad deed that Tinubu did to Ambode is still fresh in the minds of the governors, both single-term and second-term governors. it is on record that the governors overwhelmingly rejected the direct primaries simply because Tinubu and his men in NASS arranged to have them treated like Ambode. moreso, it was reported that the APC governor's forum led by Atiku Bagudu (who is still in charge by the way), went to Tinubu's residence in Abuja to beg and prostrate to the Jagaban to allow Ambode to complete his tenure, but baba shuns them. Now, he is running after the same Bagudu, even going to the Kebbi Lodge to beg then. They are sure to require their pound of flesh on behalf of Ambode.

Religious sentiments: Since 2015 Nigeria has been governed by a Muslim, Muhammadu Buhari. If another Muslim from the South takes over from Buhari in 2023, the Muslims would have had another 8 years, making a total of 16. Now when power returns to the North, obviously another Muslim would take over for another 8 years. In total, the Muslims would be president from 2015 - to 2039, a whopping 24 uninterrupted years. That is NOT FEASIBLE. Hence, rational as the delegates are, they would avoid such a trap that would easily hand power back to the PDP. The delegates would rather vote for Osinbajo than Tinubu.

Running mate wahahala: We all recall the challenges that Buhari faced in choosing a running mate in 2015. Buhari was under pressure to avoid the Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2015, even with over 10 million Northern votes in the kitty. Tells that with a Tinubu's candidacy, it would be tougher for APC. Firstly, Tinubu does not have the cult following that Buhari commanded in 2015. Secondly, the North would never accept a Northern Christian VP, this is an unwritten law. Adopting such would mean FAILURE in the North. Hence the only option that Tinubu would have is a Muslim-Muslim ticket, which would FAIL woefully at elections. Even APC NEC would advise against such a move. The obvious alternative would be Osinbajo.

Unaccounted Baggages: Accountability is the acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions. It implies a willingness to be transparent, allowing others to observe and evaluate one's performance. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Measured on these two words, Osinbajo would beat Tinubu by a clear distance. Firstly, Tinubu has held Lagos to a stranglehold for the past 23 years. He has made sure that his son controls all the key revenue-generating sectors of the state, the numerous toll gates, etc. His daughter controls all the markets in Lagos, his son-in-law is in NASS, and his wife is a senator for life, he receives 10% tithes from Lagos State. These are baggages that Nigeria's state cannot accommodate. Even now, he has closed NURTW in Lagos and handed it over to his cronies. Is this the type of person that Nigeria wants to give power over the nation and national treasury and power?

Responsible delegates would avoid such a person because, when push goes to shove, Nigerians would be better off without such baggages. Hence the Osinbajo appeal would suffice.

Academic and foundational credence: Tinubu's state of origin, early education, age, and birth are all mysteries. Noone knows where he is from. Noone knows his father, no one knows where he got his first school leaving certificate nor his high school certificate nor diploma. All we hear is that he graduated from some University in the USA. There are those that say that his daughter is 61 years old while Tinubu is claiming 70 years old. That is a mystery too many to be overlooked. Hence Osinbajo would come as a sterling candidate to sell rather than a Tunubu with these baggages of unexplained mysteries.

Conclusion: Osinbajo would trounce Tinubu in APC primaries. However, APC may not form the next government, no matter who they field!

The best way to create jobs for the teeming youths, women and adults in Ondo Central senatorial district is to attract investors and create the good ambiance for businesses to thrive. Definitely beyond lawmaking, a legislator like Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika will use his influence to improve the economic status of the senatorial district through his wealth of experience in the private sector. 

Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika is actually the best bet for us, as we have tested senators in recent time with little or no impact on improving the polity. It is important for us to get it right this time. 

Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika has a good working relationship with industry players in the private and public sectors. These are people he will leverage on to invest massively in agriculture business, tech, recycling and sustainable entrepreneurship, thus creating over 500 jobs in his first 90 days in office. 

In truism, Dr. Tola Emmanuel Awosika understands how the business cycle works, hence meeting with Aliko Dangote was not just a sheer courtesy visit but for even far greater purpose that will suit the Ondo Central people in the area of creation of wealth and job opportunities. Consequently, and for lack of better words, quality legislation, rural development, improved health care, human capacity development and just as important, jobs creation for the teeming populace are a few amongst the difference TEA will bring to the table. 

Perhaps it won't be inappropriate if the people put their trust in him unflinchingly. This is about us, our children and the future of the present generation.

A support for TEA is a support for ECONOMIC GROWTH. 

This message is from the TOLA EMMANUEL AWOSIKA SUPPORT GROUP

It was such an interesting and amazing moment when Honourable Adu Gbenga one of the true son of Isarun in Ifedore Local Government of Ondo State Obtained his nomination and interest form to contest for Member House of Representatives Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency seat under the People's Democratic Party, the form was obtained at the party's secretariat in Akure, Ondo State.

Honourable Adu Gbenga in his speech said "it's an evidence of democracy display for me to have obtained this form and we are in all ways ready for the winning"

2023 Ifedore/Idanre Rep Seat: APC Party Leaders, Members in Idanre Local Government declared its total support for Ondo Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun.

Smart360Media reports that the speaker who was accompanied by the Members of the State House of Assembly and party leaders from Ifedore LG to Idanre and declared his intention to contest for House Of Representative in the forthcoming 2023 general election.

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- Appoints LGA coordinators for the group.

The Tola Awosika Support Group (TASG) in a statement made available to newsmen through the convener Daramola Bolaji in Akure, the Ondo state capital, has urged the good people of Ondo Senatorial District to support Dr. Tola Awosika for the senate seat in the forthcoming general elections. 

He noted that “Tola Awosika is a fine specimen of a young vibrant man who is widely learned, cultured, refined and always alive to responsibilities”. While talking about his astute qualities he added that his experience as a serial entrepreneur with chains of businesses will be instrumental in attracting investors to the senatorial district, thereby creating jobs for the teeming youths.

He also added that, his goodwill and numerous act of community developments over the years were convincing signs for the progressive men, women, and youths in the senatorial district to activate a support group saddled with the responsibility of taking the lofty campaign promises and empowerment projects of Dr. Tola Awosika to every nook and cranny of the senatorial district.

To kickstart the group’s project, the TASG working committee has appointed coordinators in all the 6 LGAs for effective mobilization, sensitization and active recruitment of new members.

The TASG in the coming weeks will roll out modalities for prospective members who are willing to be part of the setup to join the group.

The Wife of a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaja Bejide Olanusi is dead.

A family source confirmed to our Reporter that she died at the age of 77.

And this is coming few days to her husband’s birthday.

Source: Sunshine Truth

The Apex Social Political Yoruba Youth group; Afenifere National Youths Council (ANYC) is hereby calling on the United Nation (UN), African Union (AU) and ECOWAS to as a matter of urgency look into the release of our Brother, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as ‘Sunday Igboho’ who has been detained by the government of Benin Republic since July 2021 for no just course.

The interest group under the leadership of a legal practitioner, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta Ogun State.

According to the President, Afenifere National Youths Council remains committed to the Unity and Progress of this Country, we are citizens who still remain committed to the development of our great Country.

We thereby urge the  international communities, Royal fathers, political leaders and elites of Yoruba origin to rise in the demand for the release of a worthy son, who has done his best in defending the interest of our people including lives and properties.

Chief Sunday Adeyemo was indeed successful in his request/agitations for a robust security of lives and properties of our people and he has done nothing than placed the government on their toes to take security of lives and properties of every citizen of our beloved country very seriously.

We shall be forwarding a letter to the office of Hon. Abubakar Malami (SAN) the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation through our legal team predicating his request on public perception and international communities interests for the discontinuance of all pending legal actions or investigations against "Igboho" both in Nigeria and in the Republic of Benin accordingly.

We are working assiduously to ensure that his release is granted. Peace is all what we are clamouring for and where such is breach there is need to Voice out.

By Elvis Ogbonnaya, Aba 

A socio-cultural women groups, drawn from the seventeen Local government area of Abia State, under the auspieces of Abia Women For Good Governance (AWGG), and World Igbo Women for Equality (WIWE), Abia Chapter,  have passed a vote of confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Sampson Ogah for redefining governance in Nigeria  through policy formulations and implementations that have fostered unprecedented improvement in the economic and Infrastructural development in all facets of the country.

The organizations attested that the President Buhari have raised the bar youths, men and women empowerment and development through his administration's Social Investments Programmes in the country where millions of Nigerian citizenry have sufficiently been engaged to becoming  self-reliant, dependent and employers of labour.

The Abia women groups also attested that the current federal government led by the President has recorded strides in rewriting the Infrastructural deficits in the southeast geopolitical zone, and further pointed out the reconstruction of federal road in southeast and that of the roads connecting the southeast to northern and western, and as well as reconstruction and dredging of the second Niger which past successive administrations were unable to fix.

The groups made their positions known in a communique made available to newsmen in Aba, at the end of her enlarged meeting held at Aba Sport Club.

It was jointly signed by the chairpersons of AWGG and WIWE Abia chapter, Lady Catherine Nwarukwu and Mrs Comfort Ibeleme respectively.

However, the women groups further stated, "we are aware of the reconstructed Umuahia-Okigwe-Enugu express road, the Ebonyi-Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Onuaku Uturu-Ebonyi road and too numerous to mention for want of time. We applaud him for the recent approval for reconstruction of Umuahia/Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene road and the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt road during one of the meetings of federal Executive Council (FEC), presided by President Buhari. 

"History will forever be kind to the President, one of the finest of leaders Nigeria has ever had since independence. The President has replicated leadership styles of the Late M. I Okpara of the blessed memory of Eastern Region that is worthy of emulation. 

Continuing, the Abia women organizations, also expressed their immense and profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the  worthy appointment of Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, as Honorable Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, describing the Abia-born minister as "father of modern Abia and beckon of hope for generational Abians.

The groups applauded Ogah for the effective representation of Abia and entire southeast in federal Executive Council and also noted that the outstanding gains solidly recorded by the  Minister of State for Mines  now and before sojourn into the Nigeria politics is incomparable and historical in the history of Abia and the nation at large, recalled the industrialization of the state and beyond with his private business conglomerates before ascension into political office.

The Abia Womenfolk further used the fora to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to come to their aids and prevail on Dr Ogah to join the Abia governorship race ahead of 2023 general elections,  as the populaces in God's own State are yearning for him to bring his vast leadership acumen to entrench true and people's-oriented governance for the good of Abia State. 

The groups also posited that the Minister has raised the bar in the present federal government's diversification of the nation's economy through natural and mineral resources which undoubtedly have boosted the revenue base used in developing other critical facets of the Nigeria's economy.

The Southeast women groups also commended  Uche Ogah for the political stability and harmony existing in Abia state, and as well as his immense support to the present government in  Abia state irrespective of political affiliations.

According to the groups, "Some had wished he used his proximity to the President as a Minister of the Federal Republic to invoke political crises in his home state or be at war with Gov. Ikpeazu for political expediency but Uche Ogah wouldn’t do any of such rather, as a true son of Abia, irrespective of political interest or affiliation, he has supported all requests and grants of Abia State at the Federal Executive Council. He has equally represented the Commander in-Chief in many functions organized by Abia State Government.

"He understands when it's time for governance and when it's appropriate for political gimmicks and campaign, therefore, after 2019 governorship election which he contested and came second, as a true democrat, he congratulated the winner, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu and wished him well".

The Abia Women For Good Governance and World Igbo Women for Equality, also applauded Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for the giant strides recorded in the area of Infrastructure especially, the ongoing establishment of Enyimba Economic City project which has already turning the state to a new destination for local and foreign business investments.

The Indigenous women organizations, however concluded that it would embark on massive mobilization and Sensitization of eligible women, men and youths for them to visit respective INEC centre for  registration and revalidation of their Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) to enable them exercise their civil rights in electing credible and worthy candidates in 2023 general elections.

If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools, it is on this note that the Leadership of CONCERNED KWARA SOUTH YOUTHS has come together to Savage our dear state of Harmony from the cacarworm who  portray themselves as lover of masses rather they are enemy of the masses, it is time for politicking and the polity is so high such that to identify those cacarworm politicians take extra judgemental careful base on there outlook and sugar coated mouth.

We at our own purview has critically and holistically scrutinized all the possible Candidates in the upcoming kwara governorship race and we can boldly say without fear,favor or gain saying that DR. AUDU IDOWU MUSA is a good man for the Job although he has not shown interest for the race but from our underground survey and his antecedent is of no doubt that he has all it take to take kwara state to promise Land.

A brief flash back to his antecedent as a philanthropist and builder of men:

1. DRUG REVOLVING SCHEME.

In December 2006/2007, he donated essential drugs for all the 12 health centres within the 10 political wards in Ekiti LGA to be sold at affordable price to the community and revolve the fund for sustainability. LGA and Ward Development Committees were oriented and charged to monitor the scheme in their respective ward.

2. SUPPORT ANTENATAL CARE.

In December 2007, he donated maternal laboratory kitz like Haemoglobin strips to test blood level, Albustics for urine test, weighing scale to monitor maternal/foetal growth and some Antenatal drugs (ANC) drugs to all the Health centres in the 10 political wards. The materials were officially received ceremonially in Koro town by the then executive chairman Ekiti LGA, his council members, prominent party executives in Ekiti LGA and traditional leaders.

3. SUPPORT EYE CARE FOR THE LESS PREVILEDGE.

Between February 2008 to 2012 a total of 214 people benefited from the free eye services (71 for surgery and 143 for eye lenses).

It is noteworthy to mention that this eye care program was done in collaboration with Kwara State Sight Savers Organization. 

4. SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PREVILEDGE STUDENTS.

He has supported over 50 students in higher institutions within Nigeria (more from Kwara and Kaduna States) for scholarship and finance for project writing between 2009 till 2018.

5. FREE HEALTH WEEK. 

Dr Audu Musa also sponsored free health week for all adults and elderly in the month of May 2013 and March 2018 across all the 10 political wards of Ekiti LGA of kwara state. During that week free medical services and drugs were distributed in all the communities with the support from NYSC medical team.

6. SUPPORT PAYMENT OF AD-HOC TEACHERS.

In addition to the Teachers on government pay roll, Koro PTA was paying additional one Teacher in Koro Grammar school and two Teachers in Koro Primary school as at 2009/2010. He took over the payment of one PTA Teacher in the secondary school and one of the two PTA teachers in Koro primary school for a period of one year 2009/2010. These are to mention but few of his philanthropist and Nation Building project across kwara state and Nigeria by extension and  this as shown his level of versatility in Leadership role and one will wonder where he inherit is Leadership prowess and acumen.

It is on this note that we want to emphatically and categorically say that after due consultation with concerned Kwara south Youths we  unanimously adopted and call on Dr. Audu Musa  as the preferred and right man for  Governorship seat of Kwara State for We also throw our support behind the man that is capable for the job.

We equally want to urge the entire kwara indigene and residence to support this agenda of Kwara south, has the best and capacity needed to reshape the state's Economy and place it on higher pedestal.

We are convinced that Dr. Audu Musa has the integrity, pedigree and visionary leadership acumen to drive the state to the next level of development in infrastructure, human capital, industrial, education, health, agriculture and other sectors, Our state needs an individual who is intellectually sound to pilot the affairs of the state in the next four years especially considering the present economic challenges of the country and the world at large.

Dr. Audu Musa is a bridge builder across regional, ethnic and religious lines that is capable of uniting kwara state. We have identified him as an exceptional manager of resources and a seasoned administrator. We are convinced that the state  needs him in the next dispensation.

“We have no doubt that he has the capacity and the political will to institute a new concept of governance and a new agenda of sustainable development, to provide effective leadership, capable of providing solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the state of kwara. 

“We the concerned kwara south Youths have identified Dr. Audu Musa as a patriot in words, in action, and indeed, a leading light among the people. He is a detribalised strategic thinker, with national outlook and balanced judgment, an exceptional manager of resources, a quintessential and visionary leader, an accomplished politician and a seasoned administrator, a statesman in spirit and in physique, whose strides in the nation’s political landscape remain outstanding as the man the state  of harmony needs in the next dispensation.

Signed:

Amb. Olasunkanmi John kolawole.

Convener Concerned Kwara South Youths.

Mrs. Sherifat Oladimeji

Co- Convener

Mary Ogunga Ibiyemi, President-Elect, National Association of Ondo State Students in a statement signed by her expresses her happiness over Babajide Akeredolu appointment, she writes below;

I write to extend my heartiest congratulations to you on your appointment as the Director General, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit, Ondo State.

Your appointment is a testament to the fact that you’ve always worn diligence, dedication and professionalism like a toga, and equally displayed outstanding qualities in your duties distinguished sir.

This appointment comes in handy when expertise is needed to take our dear State to greater heights. Everything you have done and accomplished has led to this ground breaking appointment which is well deserved.

Sir, you’ve constantly  distinguished yourself over the years to convince others of your potentials and abilities; it all paid off in the end. 

As you take up the mantle of leadership for this new office, I pray for God’s guidance, wisdom and providence in your endeavors.

Please accept my warm congratulations and the assurance of my highest regard. 

..appoints DG on Performance Monitoring

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has nominated 14 new commissioners-designate and seven special advisers. 

The commissioner nominees are as follows:

i. Mrs Bamidele Ademola Olateju - Akoko South East 

ii. Otunba Adefarati Adegboyega - Akoko South West  

iii. Rt. Hon. Fatai Olotu- Akoko North East 

iv. Dr. Julianah Oshadahun - Akoko North West 

v. Otunba Dele Ologun -Akure North 

vi. Mr. Sunday Adekunle - Idanre 

vii. Engr. Razak Obe -Ifedore 

viii. Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka- Ilaje 

ix. Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan - Irele 

x. Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju- Odigbo 

xi. Mr. Femi Agagu - Okitipupa 

xii. Hon. Akinlosotu- Ondo East 

xiii. Hon. Lola Fagbemi- Ondo West 

xiv. Chief Olayato Aribo- Ose 

Those nominated for the position of Special Advisers include the following:

i. Chief (Dr) Victor Ategbole 

ii. Dr. (Mrs)Wunmi Ilawole 

iii. Hon. (Barr) Tobi Ogunleye 

iv. Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye 

v. Mrs Olamide Falana 

vi. Dr . Francis Adedayo Faduyile 

vii. Mr Niyi Oseni 

The names of the nominees, especially the position of commissioner, will be forwarded to the House of Assembly for screening, clearance and confirmation.

In the same vein, the governor appointed Mr. Babajide Akeredolu as the Director General, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU).

All nominated/appointed persons will be sworn in at a date to be announced later after the necessary legislative processes.

Mr Governor wishes all nominated persons the best of luck.

Ayodele Olawande popularly known as Ayo Wisdom, an indigene of Akure, Ondo State, is a prominent entrepreneur in Ondo State and Nigeria and has been actively involved in politics since 2009: a move he described as “his passion” in a speech he delivered at a Manifesto while contesting for the post of the Deputy National Leader of the All Progressives Congress during the 2018 convention.

Born on the 8th of April in Akure to the family of Akogun at Ijofi quarters and Fatoyinbo respectively, Ayo Wisdom started his primary education at Police Children School Akure after which he proceeded to Christ's  School Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State. He bagged a professional certification in Cinematography and Photography at Lagos State WAPA Egbeda. He also attended Federal University of Technology, Akure where he studied Industrial Design after which he proceeded to study Civil Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti. Ayo Olawande is presently studying International journalism  at University of Maduguri.

He has always displayed quality leadership traits with much enthusiasm on youth engagement in decision making and development of human resources which without doubt  starts at the youthful stage of man. He is an icon of leadership whose principles centers on unity, responsibility, human capacity development, understanding the value of listening, innovation among others.

Ayo wisdom have served well politically and in his private businesses. He contested for the post of the Deputy National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress in 2018 and served in various federal government departments before he won the Ondo State Youth Leader APC seat. He was a former ward 9 Akure South Auditor of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN); Co-Founder, Action Youth Movement (AYM); Member,  Ondo Youth for Aketi (ACN); Former Ondo State Coordinator AGF;  Former Southwest Co-coordinator (AGF);  Ondo State Coordinator, All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF); and Former ICT Director, All Progressives Congress (APC).

He also served as a Member of the Convention Committee of the All Progressives Congress; the committee on Kogi State Governorship election; State Congress committee 2018 in Kogi State; Ward Congress of Appeal Committee; the All Progressives Congress Committee in  Edo State; Member, Local Government Congress Appeal Committee; All Progressives Congress 2021 Edo state; and member, State Congress Committee, Kastina State. Member, presidential campaign committee Youth and student 2015; Member, presidential campaign council Youth 2018; Member, communication committee Aketi /Ayedatiwa campaign; Member, souvenir/gift committee Aketi/Ayedatiwa.

His drive towards business cannot be undermined as much as his political achievement. He is the site Administrator of Great Phlosca Investment (GPI), a former IT personnel of Total Plc, He is also a site administrator/Engineer of Renz Nig Ltd; Director, Monitoring National Examinations Council (NECO); Field Officer on Secondment to the Project Delivery office of the MSME Survival Fund ; Consultant, IDP/NSIP NSIO, Office of the Vice President of Nigeria; Former Personal Technical Assistant, SA Job Creation and innovation, Office of  the Vice President of Nigeria; Director of Business, TE Hub; Director of Operation, LAH Homes.

Ayodele Olawande Wisdom is an associate of the Give Back Group, the renowned and highly rated  Pentagon Movement Group and the Progressives Youth Stakeholders (PYS) and presently the State Youth leader of APC in Ondo State.

Meet a man who has consistently remains faithful, loyal, trustworthy and reliable in the cause of service to society and humanity.

Hon. Adebayo Alarapon David, a well-focused personality with a clear and genuine sense of direction hails from Akure South Local Government area of Ondo State.

He was born some six(6) decades ago to the late Pa and Mrs Alarapon. He began his elementary school at the prestigious St. Thomas's Primary School, Isikan Akure and St. Thomas Aquinas college for his Secondary education as well.

In his quest to equip himself academically and prepare for future opportunities, Hon. Alarapon Adebayo proceeded to Federal College of Technology Akure now Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, also Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta for both OND & HND degrees.

He also furthered his academic pursuit to Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso where he bagged Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA). The man man Alarapon at the same time attended Havard Kennedy School, Boston USA where he obtained Certificate in (Executive Education Management).

He did his compulsory National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) with Nigerian Bottling Company Benin in 1984 precisely.

He diligently began his working career with the following establishments before setting up his private businesses: Nigerian Bottling Company, New Sip Bottling Company Nig. Ltd Ibereko, Badagry and Consolidated Breweries Company PLC.

 His privately owned Companies where he served as the CEO includes; ALABAY NIGERIA LTD. situated both in Lagos and Akure. ALABAY ENGINEERING SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED, Lagos. ADE-DELE NIGERIA LIMITED, Lagos.

He became the Special Assistant to the then Governor of Ondo State Dr. Olusegun Mimiko in the year 2013-2014. Hon. Adebayo Alarapon became more relevant politically, efficient and as a result of his pragmatic approach to issues of public importance, he was appointed the Caretaker Chairman of Akure South Local Government for three(3) consecutive times, totalling eighteen (18) months.

During his appointment as a Caretaker, he was seen by the Government of Ondo State then and people of Akure as being patriotic, diligent, effective and loyal party man whose contributions to grassroot governance is unquantified and incidentally earned him the exalted elective position of Chairman Akure South Local Government.

Ever since, he has remained a dutiful and committed PDP loyalist as this was demonstrated when he loses the 2019 House of Representatives primary's' ticket to the late Hon Adedayo Omolafe Expensive, he stood by him throughout the electioneering campaign and he was in charge of security before and during the election in order to ensure hitch free processes.

We humbly present to you the man ADEBAYO DAVID ALARAPON who will be by God's grace contesting the Bye Election of Akure North/South Federal Constituency of Ondo State.

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National Association of Nigeria Students under the leadership of Comrade Asefon Sunday today terminate the appointment of Comrade Akeredolu Olanrewaju who was once appointed as the Director International Relations (United Kingdom) by the revolutionary President of NANS, the termination was due to his recent uncalled for student union activities

We could recall that Comrade Akeredolu posted on his Facebook page that  Babajide Akeredolu is not the true son of Ondo State governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu that he needs a DNA test to confirm the true status.

At midnight, a few hours the presence of a vast assembly and more humble folk, British flag was hauled down and Nigerian flag raised to replace symbolic of the entire spirit coming to independence of this populous of African states that Governor-General, Sir James and the Prime Minister of the Federation, Alhaji Sir Tafawa Balewa, should have out together to stand side by salute the exchange of flags-- sovereignties. As they marched the Royal Stand, where was the central figure representative of Queen Elizabeth, the Prime Minister who waved his greetings to the although the Governor-General, once raised his hand knowledge the cheers.

Nigeria’s population is estimated at over 250 million, which means the country has skilled and unskilled labour in abundance. The population also makes it a fertile ground for global trade. Nigeria is also rich in mineral resources. It is sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, and the world’s 13th largest, producer and exporter of oil.

These endowments should have made Nigeria one of the key destinations for global investment. And with its wealth in petroleum and natural resources as well as its vast agricultural potential, Nigeria should have by now become Africa’s undisputed economic giant.

However, 61 years after independence, Nigeria, like a vehicle struggling to climb a hilly road, has yet to achieve its potential. Its large population has thus become a source of weakness, not strength.

A country that is seriously battling with the issue of insecurities which is seriously affecting the growth of the nation. For over a decade, Nigeria has been fraught with insecurity challenges, from Boko Haram and their ISWAP counterparts to Bandits and unknown gunmen, in the midst of all this, the statistics of unemployed youths and graduates in the nation has been rising to an alarming rate, the basic development infrastructures like electricity to enhance the industrialization of the nation in order to create employment opportunities has been lacking, thereby crippling other efforts to drive the economic resurgence of the 7th most populous nation in the world.

It’s a fact that the issue of insecurity in the nation has invincible social sponsors like poverty and unemployment; these contributes to frustration and anger that can result to one taking to armed robbery, kidnapping or pitching tent with agitators calling for dissolution of the nation under the guise of revolutionaries thereby creating more panic in the society.

Leading nations of the world are undergoing a process of modernization, encompassing changes such as industrialization, urbanization, and growing social complexity in the modernization perspective. Insecurity in Nigeria and Imo are social problems inherent in Nigeria, and as a social problem, can be seen as failures in modernization. For example, in today’s world societies that fail to industrialize will be poor and conflict ridden. On an optimistic note, this perspective suggests that these problems can be solved through government intervention to lead society on the road to modernization.

So many of today’s social problems are global in nature, we cannot hope to solve them by focusing on individual nations, ISWAP that are recently credited with killing of Shekau the Boko Haram leader, is an offshoot of a globally recognized terrorist network. 

It has been observed by scholars and commentators that corruption is a major challenge to social, political, and economic development in any country. The consequences of corruption are unfavorable for the progress of any society.

Corruption in Nigeria is a constant phenomenon. In 2012, Nigeria was estimated to have lost over $400 billion to corruption since its independence. In 2018, the country ranked 144th in the 180 countries listed in Transparency International's Corruption Index (with Somalia, at 180th, being the most corrupt, and Denmark the least).  While many politicians own or have shares in these industries, tax revenues from the energy sector are diminished and the benefits of Nigeria's energy wealth is not evenly distributed throughout the country with Lagos State benefitting disproportionately. Oil and gas revenues therefore account for the vast majority of the federal budget and the salaries of government officials

Nigerian politicians find themselves in a strong position of power and wealth due to their connections with the oil and gas industries in Nigeria. These gas industries are under the control of the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). 

Vote rigging by political parties in elections is widespread and corruption is endemic within government. Business arrangements and family loyalties dominate governmental appointments paving the way for politicians, officials and their business associates who together make up the ruling elite to ensure that they all become wealthy through behind the scenes agreements and the awarding of profitable contracts to favoured supporters. 

From massive contract fraud at the top, through petty bribery, money laundering schemes, embezzlement and seizing salaries from fake workers, it is estimated that corruption within the state apparatus costs the country billions of dollars every year.

With the continue rate of insecurities and corruption in the country now; is Nigeria face not bastardized among its peer in the African states and globe at large. We also need a working security architecture to fight the continuous insecurity in the nation. 

LEO COMR ERASTUS TEMIDAYO OGUNMOLU 

An advocate of good governance, student unionist, Writer.

Ogunmoluayo01@gmail.com 

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