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  • Let’s settle out of court – Gov Abiodun begs Amosun’s appointee

    Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun is reportedly appealing to a former member of the Ogun State Judicial Service Commission, Abayomi Omoyinmi, to accept out of court settlement in a suit filed against him.

    Recall that on November 26 that Omoyinmi had dragged Gov Abiodun and the Ogun State Government before the National Industrial Court to protest his ‘wrongful termination’ as a member of the State Judicial Service Commission.

    Omoyinmi, it was gathered, was appointed a member of the Commission through a letter by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun on February 2012, for a five-year tenure “as stipulated in the Constitution” and same was renewed by another letter dated January 30, 2018, pursuant to Section 199 (1) (C) of the same law and to end in January 2023.

    However, the commission was dissolved by Gov Abiodun, who appointed new members, after his inauguration.

    Consequently, Omoyinmi, in a Motion on Notice brought pursuant to Order 22 of the NICN Civil Procedure Rules in Suit no: NICN/AB/09/2019 prayed the court for two orders:

    “An order setting aside the appointments, constitution and the inauguration of the new members performed by the governor and State House of Assembly, and second and fourth respondents respectively, in Suit no NICN/AB/09/2019, during pendency of the application for Interlocutory Injunction before the court” and

    “An order of Interlocutory Injunction restraining Ogun State Government and Governor Abiodun appointees inaugurated on November 4 as members of OSJSC from performing the functions and duties of the Commission pending the hearing and determination of the Originating Summons and Motion for Interlocutory Injunction”.

    Omoyinmi’s suit at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) is contesting the dissolution of the commission and termination of his appointment contrary to the 1999 Constitution.

    But counsel to the state government, S.A. Omotola, disclosed Monday at the resumed proceedings of trial in the suit before Justice Dele Peters of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Ibadan, the defendants are seeking to settle out of court with Omoyinmi.

    The Ogun State Government, Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Ogun State House of Assembly are first, second, third and fourth respondents respectively in the suit.

    Earlier, counsel to the claimant, George Oyeniyi, informed the court that his client has two pending applications, one dated August 5, 2019, and the other dated November 6, 2019.

  • Why I won’t demolish buildings for road expansion –Abiodun

    Why I won’t demolish buildings for road expansion –Abiodun

    Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said the state government will not destroy any buildings as it embarks on road expansion in the state.

    Abiodun said this on Monday while examining Ikola-Navy-Osi-AIT road in the Ado-Odo/Otta Local Government Area of the state.

    The governor said the state government had decided to highlight the completion of the road connecting the area with Lagos.

    On the construction of walkways on the road, Abiodun said it would need the demolition of more structures, saying his administration was not ready to do so.

    He added, “We are here to inspect construction work which is at the final stage. Members of the community are saying they would have preferred to have walkways.

    “Unfortunately, we had to jettison it despite its inclusion in the original design, because we do not want to demolish anybody’s building and cause them pain.

    “We shall be inaugurating the road which is about seven metres wide with drainage.”

    A former representative of Ogun West at the Senate, Senator Akin Odunsi, and the Onikotun of Ottun-Otta, Oba Abdulhakeem Odunaro, applauded the governor for adopting a process where roads would be constructed without the demolition of buildings.

     

  • Supreme Court upholds Abiodun, Udom, six other governors election

    Supreme Court upholds Abiodun, Udom, six other governors election

    The Apex Court has upheld the re-election of Aminu Masari of Katsina State and Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom State and the elections of six other governors on Wednesday.

    In the case of Katsina State, Justice Iyang Okoro, held that the appellant, Senator Garba Lado of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Masari did not qualify to participate in the election.

    Similarly, the Supreme Court sealed the re-election of Udom Emmanuel of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Governor of Akwa-Ibom State.

    In his ruling, Justice Datijp Muhammad held that the appeal by Mr Nsima Ekere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked merit and is dismissed.

    The six other governors whose elections were upheld are:

    Dapo Abiodun (Ogun)

    Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa)

    David Umahi (Ebonyi)

    Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos)

    Seyi Makinde (Oyo)

    Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna)

  • Trouble in Ogun APC as Osoba group rejects Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees’ list

    Trouble in Ogun APC as Osoba group rejects Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees’ list

    Crisis is brewing in the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as members of the Aremo Segun Osoba political camp on Sunday rejected the commissioner-nominees’ list sent to the state House of Assembly by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

    Osoba’s loyalists said they were not only dismayed that the commissioner-nominees’ list negated the promise by Governor Abiodun to “run an all-inclusive” government, but also disturbed that the policy had turned out to be a ploy to ease the Osoba political family out of the present administration in the state.

    In a statement jointly signed by Alhaja Yemisi Ayinla, Mrs. Toyin Usifo, Pastor Matthew Oladele, Mr. Jelili Onayemi, Chief Labeth Abodunrin and 12 others on behalf of the Osoba camp, they alleged that greedy politicians, who were responsible for the poor governance of the Gateway State in the past, had “hijacked the soul” of the Dapo Abiodun administration.

    The Osoba political camp, therefore, called on the National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole; National leaders of the party, including Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Akande, Chief Adeniyi Adebayo, Southwest caucus leaders and other well-meaning Nigerians, to prevail on Abiodun to do the needful and correct the imbalance perceived so far in Ogun State.

    The statement partly reads: “We, the undersigned and members of All Progressive Congress (APC), Ogun State Chapter, hereby want to express our reservation and rejection of the Commissioner-Nominees’ list submitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for screening and possible inauguration.

    “The list does not represent the proclamation made by His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, that he will run all-inclusive government in Ogun State.

    “The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, after his victory at the poll, promised to run all-inclusive government that will represent the interest of blocs that worked for his victory and other groups interested in contributing positively in running the affairs of the state.

    “However, to our dismay the words of the governor were reduced to stillborn on the face of the list of commissioner-nominees and other appointments made by the governor so far.

    “Akinrogun Olusegun Osoba in his sincere way of life expended his time, resources and made huge financial contributions towards the victory of Prince Dapo Abiodun at the polls, to the glory of God.

    “We also want to remind the Governor that the all-inclusive government promised has not taken the Osoba Political Family into consideration in the past and present appointments made, as there are loyal, distinguished, qualified and experienced persons in the Osoba Political Family that can contribute immensely to the actualisation of the upliftment of Ogun State to greater heights.

    “We want to urge the Governor to live up to his words and personally do the needful to address the imbalance in the appointments now and appointments to be made later as we can boldly say that it’s not only the members of the group that presently dominate the ongoing appointments that worked for the success of the party at the poll but our Leader, Chief Olusegun Osoba, CON and all his followers worked assiduously and provided the leverage for the emergence of the mandate, which we all enjoy through the victory of the party at the polls.

    “It is important for Prince Dapo Abiodun to remember that sweat and blood shed by the members of this Political Family in order to serve the state should not be forgotten as God Almighty, who used these people to actualise your dream and aspirations, is on the throne observing all our deeds. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.”

  • Gov. Abiodun appoints new Head of Service

    Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has appointed Mrs Ajibola Chokor as the new Head of Service in the state.

    This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin.

    The former Head of Service, Lanre Bisiriyu, alongside 11 Permanent Secretaries bowed out of the public service of the state on Friday.

    However, a valedictory programme was organised to mark their retirement from active service where Abiodun promised to apply merit in the appointment of Bisiriyu’s successor.

    According to the statement, Chokor comes into her new position with an impeccable pedigree and service record.

    “An accomplished town planner and administrator, she hails from Imapa Quarters of Ota in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Government Area of the state.

    ” Until her appointment, Chokor (nee Bankole) was Permanent Secretary in the State Civil Service Commission.

    “The Ogun State government under Gov. Abiodun knows that the new head of service, who has proven over the years to understand the system, would put to use her vast knowledge in the management of the state civil service,” the statement said.

    The statement also said the appointment took immediate effect.

  • JUST IN: Tribunal dismisses Akinlade’s petition, affirms Abiodun’s election as Ogun governor

    JUST IN: Tribunal dismisses Akinlade’s petition, affirms Abiodun’s election as Ogun governor

    Massive jubilation and dancing erupted at Isabo and spread to other parts of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal led by Justice Yusuf Halilu affirmed the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the March 9, gubernatorial election in the state.

    The jubilant are supporters of Dapo Abiodun and members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) who since morning surged into Isabo, waiting for the outcome of the petition.

    In affirming Abiodun’s victory, the tribunal declared that the petitioner, Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) “did not only failed, but also irredeemably failed to prove” his case against Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress(APC).

    The Tribunal chairman, Justice Yusuf Halilu held that Akinlade’s petition ” is destined to fail, it failed and is hereby dismissed.”

    He added that Abiodun was duly elected by virtue of scoring the highest number of valid votes cast by the voters and declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the Tribunal concur with it and has no reason whatsoever to tinker with the outcome of the March 9 governorship election in Ogun State.

    Details shortly…

  • BREAKING: [Ogun guber] Tribunal strikes out Akinlade’s petition challenging Abiodun’s qualification

    BREAKING: [Ogun guber] Tribunal strikes out Akinlade’s petition challenging Abiodun’s qualification

    The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal led by Justice Yusuf Halilu in its ruling on the preliminary objections strikes out Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade petition seeking disqualification of Governor Dapo Abiodun on grounds of submitting false academic qualification.

    The Tribunal ruled that the issue of information about academic qualification in Abiodun sworn affidavit had been laid to rest by the Appeal court, and so, petitioner can’t be allowed to resurrect or open same matter at the Tribunal since the Appellate court had deemed it “statue barred.”

    The Tribunal noted it would stand by the decision of the Appellate court, adding that the Petitioner also filed the application challenging Abiodun’s qualification outside the window of time allowed.

    The Tribunal then proceeded to read the main judgement which still ongoing as at the time of filing the report.

    Details shortly…

  • BREAKING: Buhari meets with Abiodun, Osoba, Daniel, others in Aso Rock

    BREAKING: Buhari meets with Abiodun, Osoba, Daniel, others in Aso Rock

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with elders and leaders of thought from Ogun State.
    The meeting started around 3.04pm at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
    Those at the meeting include the Governor Dapo Abiodun, former governors, Olusegun Osoba and Gbenga Daniel.
    Also at the meeting are Segun Awolowo, traditional rulers and members of the National Assembly from the state and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
    The meeting was still in progress at the time of filing this report.
    Details shortly…

  • We won’t allow Benin Republic take oil rich Tongeji Island – Gov Abiodun

    We won’t allow Benin Republic take oil rich Tongeji Island – Gov Abiodun

    Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration would not allow the oil rich Tongeji Island that shares boundary with the Republic of Benin, to be taken away by Nigeria’s neighbouring country.
    Abiodun said his administration is determined to do all in its power to make life meaningful for the citizens of the state living within the Island located in Ipokia Local Government area of the state,
    Abiodun who made this known at the weekend when he received the Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador Emmanuel Kayode Oguntuase and the Flag Officer Commanding Western Region(FOC), Rear Admiral Oladele Daji, noted that the Island had been on his administration’s radar because of its huge deposit of petroleum resources.
    According to him, the Island is of huge interest to his administration.
    Abiodun said the visit of the Ambassador would only make his administration to act even quicker and ensure that the Republic of Benin that shares boundary with the state does not take advantage of the Island.
    He added that state government would set up a team to visit the Island soon on a fact finding mission and to find out what could be done to assure the people of the area that they have not been forgotten.
    The Governor further disclosed that his administration had informed the Federal Ministry of Petroleum that the Island was of huge interest to the state government, adding that his government had also began discussions with investors on the way forward.
    Abiodun said: “Tongeji Island is a place where we do have valuable reserve and I had mentioned to the Federal Ministry of Petroleum that the Island and Ogun Waterside are areas of interest to the state government and we have began discussions with others to explore partnership agreements under a Public Private Partnership to see what we can do in terms of prospecting the opportunities that lay beneath the soil in Tongeji Island and Ogun Waterside.”
    He said his administration would fast-track the process to see other services that could be rendered to the people of the area, pledging take the issue up with the National Borders Commission.
    The governor said he would also engage the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission (DAWN) and involve Lagos and Oyo State governors that also share border towns with the Republic of Benin.
    He lauded the Flag Officer Commanding the Western Region, Rear Admiral Oladele Daji for ensuring that the water ways were free and devoid of anarchy, and urged him not to hesitate to bring to his notice, issues that are germane to the security of the region.
    In his remark, the Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador Emmanuel Kayode Oguntuase disclosed that his visit to the state governor was to intimate him on happenings in the area as the closet to the Island, adding that it was important to let the over One thousand inhabitants of the Island to feel governments presence, as the Republic of Benin was presently trying hard to lure the people and take over the Island because of the huge petroleum resources embedded beneath the ground.
    The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin and the Flag Officer Commanding Western Nigeria, had with them the Consular Officer, Mrs. Olubunmi Olanusi, Commandant, Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta, Commandant Dauda and the Deputy Defence Attache, Commandant Tony Bassey.

  • Ogun to set up world class cattle ranch soon – Abiodun

    Ogun to set up world class cattle ranch soon – Abiodun

    Governor Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday disclosed that his administration would establish a world class cattle ranch in Ogun State through the Public Private Partnership arrangement.
    Abiodun said his administration considered the opportunity the agricultural sector brings to the table very important, explaining that agriculture being one of the biggest pillars of the administration, could help boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) and also help reduce the rate of employment.
    The Governor disclosed this at the Oke – Mosan Governor’s Office, Abeokuta, the State capital, when he received a team from Irish Dairy Milk; who were in the state to discuss how best they could set up their manufacturing plant in Ogun.
    He added that his administration was looking at livestock production/farming, saying he believed the proximity of Ogun state to other states could aid her to feed other states.
    Abiodun noted that it would gladden the heart if the state could actualize its dream of having a cattle ranch that could assist in its determination to serve as market for Lagos state.
    The Governor said: ” We are very excited about the opportunity that the agricultural sector presents, the agricultural sector is one of our biggest pillars, agriculture for us, we see it as one of our biggest pillars because not only do we believe that through agriculture we can employ our youths, we can guarantee food security, we can also generate revenue.
    ” At this point in time in this country, there is a lot of discussion on cattle rearing, cattle ranching, for us in Ogun state, besides the fact that we are looking at agriculture as a sector, we are looking at livestock as well, we believe that our proximity to other states gives us the advantage of being able to feed them as well via poultry.
    “So, we are actually looking at how to set up our own ranches to be owned by the Public Private Partnership (PPP).
    “Noting will delight us in these state than to have our ranches, because even the cattle market that Lagos depends on is right here in our state and we’ve been discussing in the last one week how to ensure that we actually have a proper ranch, properly organized ranch and an abatior that will be world class.”
    He lauded the expressed intention of the company to set up a manufacturing plant in the state, assuring the team that the state was prepared to join hands with them as well as give whatever support that would be required to ensure realisation of the project.
    In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer, Irish Diary Milk, Global, Samir Boudjada noted that they elected to choose the state because of its strategic relevance and proximity to Lagos state.
    ” This is the ultimate state for us, the feedback is really positive and we are looking forward to being part of this private partnership and creating jobs in Nigeria.
    ” This is the gateway state close to Lagos and you know when you are sighting a factory, you need certain parameters, we need a seaport that we can send out our goods, so, Ogun state is strategically relevant to the business of these nature and we didn’t a mistake, Ogun State has passed all tests,” he said.