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  • BREAKING: Court fires Hon. Akinlade’s election as APC Reps candidate

    BREAKING: Court fires Hon. Akinlade’s election as APC Reps candidate

     

    A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Thursday has nullified the election of Hon. Isiaka Abiodun Akinlade as House of Representatives candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency.

    The presiding Justice O.O.Oguntoyinbo, also declared as “irregular, null and void” the nomination of Isiaq Akinlade by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The Court held that Akinlade never paid for an expression interest form or was screened by APC within the time prescribed by the party in respect of National Assembly primary election.

    The Court also ordered fresh primary within 40 days to select and nominate candidate for Yewa South and Ipokia Federal Constituency seat 2023.

    It barred Akinlade from further participating in the ordered fresh primary election.

    The suit was filed by an aggrieved aspirant and candidate; Chief Michael Adebayo Adeleke against three defendants – the APC, Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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  • Despite being in PDP, I still remain loyal to Amosun – Akinlade

    Despite being in PDP, I still remain loyal to Amosun – Akinlade

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate, Hon Adekunle Akinlade, has once again committed his political loyalty to former Ogun state Governor, Ibikunle Amosun’s political institution.

    Recall that Akinlade was the anointed candidate of Amosun during the 2019 gubernatorial election but contested under the Allied People’s Movement (APM) platform.

    Meanwhile, the former House of Representatives member returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the election and contested the 2023 governorship primary with Governor Dapo Abiodun but lost.

    After the primary, Akinlade dumped the APC for the PDP, alleging that the leadership of the party failed to allow a free and fair primary and to honour a sharing formula recommended by the party’s reconciliation committee.

    Akinlade later decamped to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and accepted to be running mate to Hon. Adebutu ahead of 2023 governorship elections.

    But, it appears Amosun was not pleased with Akinlade’s defection as the former governor is reportedly planning to sponsor another candidate in a new party.

    In a statement he signed on Saturday, Akinlade appreciated the people of Ogun and his fellow Amosun political family members for their understanding and patience on the issue, which he said had almost demystified their greatness in them in the last few weeks.

    While apologizing for what he called the seeming shortcomings on their part, the PDP candidate commended the people for their steadfastness and support over the years.

    He said, “My dear good people of Ogun State and most importantly, the SIA political family to which I owe my political attainments to date, I say thank you for your understanding and patience regarding unfolding in-house political events that have almost demystified the greatness in us in the last 5 weeks or so.

    “As leaders, I must sincerely apologize for the seeming shortcomings on our part, as I applaud your steadfastness, cooperation, and support over the years, without which none of us, be it leader or protégé, would be here today.

    “Meanwhile, one of the lessons that this unfortunate development has brought to light is that accumulation of material riches or political influence, regardless of how high, does not immune one from the fatal fate of a mortal.”

    Speaking further, Akinlade maintained that the primary focus of everyone must be on Ogun State and the way the collective heritage, wealth, and resources of the state are being managed in the past three years” “hence, the need to influence a change in the political architecture of this State come March 11th, 2023.”

    “our IGR has dropped astronomically, not because taxes are not paid, but for lack of responsive leadership. The level of insecurity across the state is alarming and scary because the perpetrators are practically being indulged for political patronage.”

    He said that the focus now should not be who leads what faction or what platform an individual chooses to actualize his political aspiration, but it should be the ability, resourcefulness, and courage of that individual to take a stand in the interest of all.

    He further explained that he and Adebutu have reviewed the present conditions of Ogun state and have resolved to redirect the direction through all-inclusive and purposeful governance when elected.

    “He (Adebutu) shall hold in trust and deploy your resources in line with the tenets of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the betterment of Ogun state.

    “His administration shall return power to the Local Government Areas and encourage self-development of elected officials at all levels. Unions shall be empowered, and recognized as partners in progress rather than tools as it is the case today. Community-oriented infrastructural development shall be implemented, unlike the present cosmetic “Yellow” roofs that adorn sketchy spots in the state.

    “All in all, regardless of the change of my political affiliation and convictions, I shall continue to honour those who saw in me the qualities and ability to speak truth to power.”

    Akinlade urged the people of Ogun state to remain steadfast and continue to pray for the state and the country as a whole.

  • Real reasons I agreed to be Adebutu’s running mate – Akinlade

    Real reasons I agreed to be Adebutu’s running mate – Akinlade

    Akinlade revealed that he chose to run with Adebutu to stop the All Progressives Congress (APC) and prevent the Lagos West Senator, Olamilekan Adeola, from becoming the representative of Ogun West in the Senate. He said there was an urgent need

    According to him, there was an urgent need to prevent the APC from being in control of the State for the sake of a secure future.

    “I decided to run with Hon. Ladi Adebutu for two important reasons. One is to stop the APC. This State needs to be reset by the PDP.

    “Secondly, I will do everything within the ambit of the law to stop the Lagos West Senator in his bid to be elected as a Senator in Ogun West.”

    He made this known during a meeting he had with the indigenes of Ipokia Local Government to brief them on the reasons he dumped the APC for the PDP.

    In his words, Akinlade explained that the APC leadership betrayed his political father, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, for failing to implement the sharing formula agreed upon by the factions of the party in Ogun, saying that was why Amosun did not stop his foot soldiers from pitching their tents elsewhere.

    He said the Electoral Act signed by President Muhammadu Buhari had put an end to rigging, saying all the APC candidates will fail in Ogun.

    In addition, Akinlade described Adeola’s candidacy in Ogun West as a slap on the people of Yewa-Awori and Ogun State as a whole.

    He frowned at Hon Abiodun Akinlade and Gboyega Isiaka for accepting to step down for Adeola when they were handed the House of Representatives tickets, saying the two of them will campaign for Adeola, whether directly or indirectly.

    “The only thing the duo of Abiodun Akinlade and GNI can do is not to campaign at all. But if they refuse to listen, we will teach them a lesson with our votes. They will lose.

    “We are Yewa-Awori. We are special, we don’t accept insults. Adeola’s candidacy is a slap on our face. We need to stop these insults. Even people from the North are calling to condemn this aberration. We must stop it.

    “Don’t cast any vote for the APC. Give all your votes to the PDP. Let’s prove to them that we won’t allow anybody to rubbish us. We won’t fight anybody, but our votes will speak. They won’t be able to steal our votes as they did in 2019. They will all fail. We will do everything under the law to stop Yayi and to prevent the APC from returning. That’s why I’m on the ballot,” he stated.

    Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade is a Nigerian politician. He represented Egbado South and Ipokia federal constituency in the House of Representatives. He left the All Progressive Congress and joined the Allied Peoples Movement to run for Governor of Ogun State in the 2019 election.