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  • Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade II, lived fulfilled life- Makinde

    Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade II, lived fulfilled life- Makinde

    Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi Ajagungbade II, lived a fulfilled life.

    Makinde said this assertion on Saturday in Ogbomoso, at a reception/state burial ceremony organised for the late traditional ruler.

    The governor said that Ogbomosoland and Oyo State in general witnessed development during the reign of the late traditional ruler.

    He prayed for the repose of the soul of Oba Ajagungbade II, as well as the former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala, who also hailed from Ogbomoso.

    While appreciating the people of Ogbomoso, the governor informed them that his administration would soon flag off the Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road.

    He assured the people of Ogbomosoland that the infrastructure development of the ancient town and the entire state remained a priority for his government.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the final burial ceremony of the traditional ruler had i
    In attendance at the ceremony were the Minister of Youths and Sport, Mr Sunday Dare; former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Maj.-Gen. Oladayo Popoola and Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun.

    Others were Chief of Staff to the state governor, Segun Ogunwuyi; Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola; Deputy Chief of Staff, AbdulMajeed Mogbonjubola; Commissioners; Special Advisers and Local Government Chairmen.

  • Olubadan-in-Council to present Balogun to Makinde as next Olubadan – Ladoja

    Olubadan-in-Council to present Balogun to Makinde as next Olubadan – Ladoja

    The controversy trailing the nomination of the next Olubadan of Ibadanland in the last two was on Saturday brought to end after a close-door meeting the Olubadan-in-Council with Gov. Seyi Makinde.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting summoned by the governor over issue of the next Olubadan of Ibadan, was held at the State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

    NAN reports that tongues had been wagging as to who would succeed the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,who joined his ancestors on Sunday, Jan. 2 at 93 years.

    The traditional ruler died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, during an illness.

    Oba Adetunji died few weeks after the Soun of Ogbomoso and Asigangan of Igangan joined their ancestors.

    NAN reports that Oba Adetunji, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, ascended the throne of his forefathers on March 4, 2016.

    Briefing newsmen after the meeting presided over by the governor, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, said that all matters causing crises over the Olubadan stool had been resolved.

    “The governor has been magnanimous to have called this meeting because those of us that said we were not going to meet at all finally met and we have resolved all the matters.

    “I can tell you that by next week there wouldn’t be any tension Ibadan again,” Ladoja, also a former Governor of Oyo State, said.

    On resolution of the meeting, the Osi Olubadan said the parties had resolved on how to settle the pending cases in court.

    He said none of the council members argued that the Otun Olubadan, Sen. Lekan Balogun “is not the next Olubadan. All of us agreed on that one because that’s our hierarchy.

    “I can tell you that Olubadan-in-Council is one and all is well; we are happy that the matter has been resolved and we are grateful to Gov. Seyi Makinde.

    On when to expect the announcement of next Olubadan, Ladoja said: “We have our procedure, now that everything has been resolved, the council will meet and present the candidate to the governor for assent.

    “We thank all Ibadan indigenes and lovers of Ibadan for their concerned.”

    Ten members of the Olubadan- in-Council, who attended the meeting were Chief Rashidi Ladoja (Osi Olubadan); Chief Tajudeen Ajibola (Osi Balogun); Chief Olufemi Olaifa (Otun Balogun); Chief Amidu Ajibade (Ekaarun Olubadan) and Chief Lateef Gbadamosi, the Ashipa Balogun Olubadan.

  • Makinde abruptly ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death

    Makinde abruptly ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death

    Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, abruptly ended the 2022 inter-faith prayer service, organised by the state civil service, following the receipt of the news of the death of former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor, who was shocked with the sad news, did not read the speech he had prepared for the service.

    Makinde, who called for a minute silence for the late politician who was governor between 2007 and 2011, after having earlier served as deputy governor from 2003 to 2007, prayed God to grant repose to his soul.

    He said: “I am here with the speech prepared for this event, but I have just been informed about the death of a former governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala.”

    The governor condoled with the immediate family members of Alao-Akala, all residents of the state and political associates over the demise of the former governor.

    “I pray God to grant his loved ones and all his well-wishers the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.

  • 2023 romance: Makinde, Wike, two other PDP governors meet Mimiko in Ondo [+ Photos]

    2023 romance: Makinde, Wike, two other PDP governors meet Mimiko in Ondo [+ Photos]

    Four Governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently meeting the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko at his Ondo residence.

    Recall that Mimiko is the senatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for Ondo Central District in the 2019 election and still a member of the same party (ZLP).

    Among the governors who visited Iroko as he (Mimiko) is fondly called by his supporters include Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto and Okezie Ikpeazu, (Abia).


    According to reports, the meeting is not unconnected to plans by Mimiko to return to the PDP.

    At the meeting are former deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, three members of the Ondo state house of assembly, Rasheed Elegbeleye, Tomide Akinribido, Festus Akingbaso, former speaker, Jumoke Akindele, former chief Judge, Olaseinde Kumuyi and deputy governorship Candidate of ZLP in the 2020 election, Gboye Adegbenro.

    Others include former House of Reps member, Joseph Akinlaja, ex-governorship aspirant, Banji Okunomo, as well as Dr Kola Ademujimi, Eni Akinsola, John-Paul Akinduro, Andrew Ogunsakin, Ayo Fadoju, Afolabi Akinsiku, Bolanle Olafunmiloye, Funmilola Oluwadare, Taye Afilaka among other top former senior aides to Mimiko.

    The meeting is being held behind closed doors.

  • [Oyo Jailbreak] Attackers killed Soldier, Amotekun Corp, left another in critical condition, says govt

    [Oyo Jailbreak] Attackers killed Soldier, Amotekun Corp, left another in critical condition, says govt

    At least two security personnel lost their lives during Friday night’s jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo State.

    Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this in a state broadcast he delivered on Saturday evening.

    No fewer than 837 inmates were said to have escaped after heavily-armed men attacked the correctional center with explosives.

    Spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Oyo State command, Olanrewaju Anjorin, announced earlier that 262 out of the 836 escaped inmates had been recaptured.

    Giving an update on the incident, Governor Makinde said a corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Burst and an operative of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Tijani Sadiq Babatunde, were killed while responding to the attack.

    “Aside from the two lives lost, we had several operatives injured. I must mention that one of our Amotekun female volunteers, Shukurat Omoba, is presently in critical condition.

    “I have visited her at the hospital, and we are deploying all state resources to ensure that she survives this. Please, let us all join in prayer for her speedy and complete recovery,” he said.

  • 2023: Don’t die for us politicians, Makinde cautions Nigerians at Fayose’s son’s wedding

    2023: Don’t die for us politicians, Makinde cautions Nigerians at Fayose’s son’s wedding

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has apparently announced an end to the political difference between him and the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Makinde and Fayose had a few months ago locked-horns over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West region.

    Although the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose conceded defeat after his preferred candidate, Eddy Olafeso lost to Taofeek Arapaja who was backed by Governor Makinde in the April 2021 south-west zonal PDP Congress, there were indications that the party in the zone may not be united.

    But one week to the Special National Convention of the PDP, Governor Makinde, who was a guest at the traditional wedding ceremony of Oluwanigba Fayose, son of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose in Lagos on Saturday, said whatever misunderstanding they have had, has been put behind them.

    He also cautioned against politics of bitterness, noting that the presence of the Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum and present Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and erstwhile governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni at the wedding, should serve as a lesson to Nigerians.

    “If you look at the former governors in Ekiti State – Governor Segun Oni, Governor Ayo Fayose and the incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi, they have governed the state at one time or the other but they were not in the same party. So, those of you who want to die because of us politicians, be careful,” Makinde said, according to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Taiwo Adisa.

    “Politics is not something that should cause anybody to lose his or her life. We are moving towards the electioneering period, and I just want to use this opportunity to appeal to you all.

    “If you also look at this marriage, the bride and groom are from Christian and Muslim families. So, people who also want to always fight on religious grounds should have a rethink.”

  • Makinde speaks on interest in 2023 presidency, plans to dump PDP

    Makinde speaks on interest in 2023 presidency, plans to dump PDP

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday denied plans to dump the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The governor also stated that he has no intention to contest for the office of the president or vice president in the coming general elections.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that there had been rumours in some quarters that governor might defect to another party like some his colleagues did of recent.

    Setting the record straight on Thursday on a monitored Channels Television interview, Governor Makinde said none of the information was true.

    “No, no. People easily forget how we got to where we are right now,” said the governor who insisted that he has no plans to join the presidential race. “For this republic, there has been President Obasanjo, President Yar’Adua, President Goodluck Jonathan, and now President Buhari.

    “All of them, if you look at them, they were called. Some stakeholders got together and said, ‘look at this particular time, this is who we really want to use.”

    According to Governor Makinde, President Buhari had vowed not to contest for presidency after he lost to former President Jonathan in 2011, but some stakeholders later endorsed him in 2015.

    Ahead of the general elections, he believes his party possesses people whom he describes as eminently qualified candidates to govern the country.

    The governor identified some of them as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, among others.

    For the PDP, he revealed that the focus of the party was on conducting a successful national convention.

    “What is important at this stage, which I will solicit the support of PDP members and the generality of Nigerians, is please support us to have a successful national convention.

    “There is no way you can become President, Vice President, even governors if you don’t have a party. So what we want to do first is to ensure that we get things right,” said Governor Makinde.

  • PDP Congress: Party members mobilise against Makinde in Oyo

    PDP Congress: Party members mobilise against Makinde in Oyo

    Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress scheduled to begin on Saturday, some aggrieved members of the party in Oyo State have commenced mobilisation against Gov. Seyi Makinde.

    The aggrieved party members from the 33 local government area at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan on Monday, passed a vote of no confidence on the governor, urging him to resign from the party.

    The governor and the aggrieved members had been at loggerheads since inception of the administration over allegations of neglect.

    Among those in attendance were Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, Mogaji Nureni Akanbi, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, Chief Gbolarumi Hazeem and Mr Femi Babalola.

    “Against the governor’s promise before and during the election, we have been neglected. Those who were not around during the election are the ones benefiting from government.

    “We have accepted what has befallen us. We are prepared for the congress to ensure the party return to the people,” Akande-Adeola said.

    The aggrieved members who expressed their displeasure, promised to ensure that the party returned to the people after the congress.

    Akande-Adeola, a former leader of the House of Representatives, urged the party members not to engage in any violence or fight anyone, but mobilise for the congress.

    “Go to your wards, mobilise your people. Don’t fight anybody. Record whatever happens and leave us to do the remaining in Abuja, “ she urged the participants.

    Also, the PDP chieftain said that never again would they entrust their destinies in the hands of someone like the incumbent governor.

    They also vowed to ensure they do everything to prevent Makinde from picking the party’s ticket for a second term.

    But, Mr Akeem Olatunji, the state PDP spokesman, said that those calling for Makinde’s resignation are the enemies of the party.

    He alleged that the aggrieved PDP members were working for the opposition.

    “No real member of the PDP in the state will ask the governor to resign because he is the heart and soul of PDP in Oyo State.

    “95 percent of our members are with Makinde. If those aggrieved are popular, let them prepare for the congress which is coming up on Saturday,’’ he said.

  • 2023: Makinde goes spiritual, awaits ‘God’s direction’ on re-election bid

    2023: Makinde goes spiritual, awaits ‘God’s direction’ on re-election bid

    Gov Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, says he is praying to God and awaiting His direction on his 2023 re-election bid.

    Makinde, who disclosed this during the 2021 Hijrah luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, declared that 2023 belonged to God and that His will prevail in his political adventure.

    The governor stated that he had observed that some of his supporters had started campaigning for his re-election “with the insignia of 4 + 4.

    “Please let us go back to God. I did not tell the people in 2019 that I must be governor at all cost.

    “The prayer I prayed to God was to allow His will prevail. So, I am saying it again,” he said.

    He urged people to always factor-in God into whatever they do, irrespective of the religious inclination.

    Makinde promised to ensure that his administration would continue to balance political appointments between Christians and Muslims in the state.

    “I have reappointed seven commissioners and for the remaining 10, it will be a balanced appointment.

    “On LAUTECH, we have done our best, I, a Christian from PDP and Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, a Muslim from another party. We were able to work together and resolve the issue within a year or so,” Makinde stated.

    The governor reiterated his administration’s determination to re-double its efforts to ensure the state’s progress and development.

    In his sermon at the event, Prof. Daud Noibi said that the 2021 Hijrah celebration was the first of its kind, saying it was a day of joy for all Muslims in the state.

    Noibi expression appreciation to the governor for making the luncheon possible and assured him that the Muslim community in the state would continue to support his administration.

    The President of the League of Imams in the Southwest, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola, said the luncheon was a unique one for the Muslim community in Oyo.

    Akinola, who was represented by Sheik Najimudeen Alkubroh, said that the governor had won the hearts of all Muslim faithful in the state because of the tremendous developmental projects being executed by his administration.

  • Atiku, Obaseki, others arrive Ibadan as Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex

    Atiku, Obaseki, others arrive Ibadan as Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex

    Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku; Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Godwin Obaseki will join the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, to officially unveil the remodelled Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

    Also expected is the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick.

    Other notable Nigerians expected at the event are a former Military Administrator of Oyo State during whose regime the Lekan Salami Stadium was initiated, General David Jemibewon (rtd), former governor of the state and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja and a former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde.

    A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the event will feature a novelty match between ex-Shooting Stars players 94/98 set and former Super Eagles players 94/96 set as well as a friendly match between the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and NK Tabor Sezana, a top Slovenian league side.

    The statement maintained that Teni, Taye Currency and QDot will perform live at the unveiling ceremony, adding that the remodelled Lekan Salami Stadium is coming to life exactly one year after it was awarded to Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited through the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA).

    According to Adisa, the project included the remodelling of the mainbowl, construction of a state-of-the-art media centre and a FIFA-standard studio with equipment, construction of FIFA-standard mixed zone, including changing rooms, wet rooms, match officials’ rooms, referees’ rooms, doping control room, youth centre/ball boys’ room, clinic and others.

    The new Lekan Salami Stadium is completed with modern floodlights, a remodelled Squash Hall, a new 50 metres by 30 metres multipurpose hall for Basketball, Volleyball, Handball and gymnasium as well as a Centre Court.

    Speaking during the award of the project, Governor Makinde had maintained that the remodelling of the stadium is targeted at repositioning the state to attract investments, especially in the lucrative sports sector.