Girl-Child Education: Gertrude Initiative calls Nigerians for support

The importance of educating and giving voice to a girl child cannot be over emphasized, hence the need for all hands to be on deck to give the needed support and encouragement towards helping them find fulfilment in life.

The founder of Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative, Mrs Oluwabusola Adeyemo, a non governmental organisation who made this known said the organization is set to send 100 out of school girls back to school this new academic session starting September 2021.

According to her, the organization will be giving school bags, books, writing tools and other instructional materials to 100 disadvantaged girls across poor communities and public schools’ settings in Nigeria’s South- West region.

To bring the vision to a reality, Gertrude Initiative calls for partnership from 150 Nigerians who can support the initiative with two thousand naira only before the new academic session begins.

Mrs. Adeyemo added that donations can be made into the foundation's Zenith Bank account, with details, Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative, 1017378049.

WE RECEIVED JUST ONE PETITION OUT OF 256 ELECTIONS- OGSIEC BOSS

The Chairman, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Babatunde Osibodu says, out of the 256 elections conducted, comprising 20 for Chairmen and 236 for Councillors, only 1 petition has been received from the tribunal set up to consider election petitions in the State.

Osibodu who disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the State Ministry of Information and Strategy, noted that, ‘’this development says a huge volume more than what any word can say, as it an indication that the people and the parties recognized that the conduct of the election was free, fair and highly credible.

According to him, “It is the first time in the history of elections in this state and probably across Nigeria that only one petition was received from the tribunal set to consider Local Government election petitions. We thank God for the peaceful conduct of the parties and the people, during the election, there was no report of breach of peace, brigandage or anything that is against the law. 

"We are very pleased with the outcome of the elections. The media also outperformed themselves in this particular election. Both the print and electronic as well as social media, they were so cooperative throughout the entire process”, he said.

Osibodu commended the management and staff of the Information Ministry for the tremendous support and cooperation OGSIEC received leading up to the recently concluded elections into the Local Government areas in the State, saying ‘’the cooperation that we received starting from the Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Directors and the entire staff of the Ministry, was tremendous. They worked with us from the day the election process was declared until the day the election actually took place, so we are here to say thank you’’.

Remarking, the Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile, noted that, good synergy between his Ministry and the Electoral Commission was responsible for the dissemination of right information to the people during the just concluded 2021 Local Government elections in the State.

Odusile said the synergy reflected in the positive outcome of the elections, saying without the cooperation, the two agencies would not have been able to disseminate the right information about the election to the people.

“I thank the Chairman of OGSIEC and the entire Commission for the visit; it goes a long way in building the synergy that we have created between OGSIEC and the State Ministry of Information and by extension, the Journalists in Ogun State. Without this kind of Synergy, we will not be able to disseminate the right information about the election to our people, we need OGSIEC for the information and OGSIEC needs us for the information they want to pass across to the public.

“We deployed officers to monitor the elections across the entire 20 Local Government Areas which is  a novel thing and as a Journalist, who has been part of elections coverage in Nigeria for so many years, I think it is a good thing and I am sure my colleagues that went out from the Ministry  enjoyed  it as it will enrich their experience and the information data bank in the  Ministry of Information”, he stated.

OGUN LG CHAIRMEN-ELECT GET CERTIFICATES OF RETURN

Following their victory at the poll in the just concluded 2021 Local Government elections in Ogun State, all the 20 Chairmen-Elect have been issued Certificates of Return with a call to see their victory as triumph for the people.

Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, while issuing the Certificates in Abeokuta, charged them to be magnanimous and implement people-oriented projects and programmes.

Osibodu urged them to be diligent, listen to the people and work to protect their interest, saying, “even though you have won the contest and have been congratulated, the ideal time for such should be at the end of your tenure when the people will decide whether you merit the congratulations or not”.

“I enjoin you to implement people–oriented projects and programmes, the people have put you there to work and serve them, not to lord it over them. Be gracious to your constituents and those who contested against you. It is not because you are better than them that you have succeeded, it is the grace of God, don’t allow success get to your head, remember, it is only a three-year tenure, before you subject yourselves to the people’s verdict”, Osibodu said.

Speaking, Chairman-Elect, Sagamu Local Government, Hon. Olashile Odulate promised to deliver good governance, saying his administration would focus on security, agriculture and infrastructure, as well as complement the on-going projects of the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Odulate appreciated the Governor for supporting the call by the President, Mohammadu Buhari for autonomy of Local Government, as it would go a long way in helping them fully execute their blueprint and develop the community more, charging the youth to be resolute in pursuing their dreams and aspirations.

Responding, the Chairman-Elect, Remo North Local Government, Adedapo Odunsi, appreciated OGSIEC and the people for the peaceful conduct of the poll, promising not to let them down.

OGSIEC TO PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RETURN TO CHAIRMEN, VICE CHAIRMEN ELECT

Following the successful conduct of the Local Government Elections held on Saturday, 24th July, 2021, the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) will tomorrow, Monday, 26th July present Certificates of Return to all elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen.

Venue of the presentation is the Commission’s Headquarters, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, by 10am prompt.

All Chairmen and Vice Chairmen- Elect from the 20 Local Government areas in the state are expected to be seated by 9am prompt.

All Covid- 19 protocols to be strictly observed.

OGSIEC RELEASES RESULT FOR SAGAMU, FOUR OTHER LGs

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has released the results of the 2021 Local Government elections for the Chairmanship position for Sagamu and four other Local Government Areas in the State, with the All Progressives Congress (APC), winning all.

The results for the five Local Government so far announced by the Commission's Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu at its headquarters in Abeokuta, indicated that Odulate Olashile of the All Progressives Congress emerged winner for Sagamu Local Government after garnering 20, 935 valid votes, while Ajayi Olaoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and David Sunday of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) secured 930 and 359 votes respectively.

Other results announced by Osibodu showed that, for Ijebu- East, Mr. Adewale Saliu Adedayo, also of APC, defeated his closest rival, Sanusi Sulaimon of PDP,  who secured 3,044 votes, with a total valid vote of 9,960, while Johnson Omolara of  NNPP scored zero vote and  Zacheus Adewale of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), also had zero vote.

For Ijebu North,  APC’s Odusanya Omobolaji came top with 25, 701 valid vote cast, defeating Afosi Morenikeji of NNPP and Sobowale Onabanjo, who amassed 594 and 1927 votes respectively.

Similarly, APC candidate in  Ijebu North East, Folusho Badejo, clinched 8,368 total vote cast to defeat PDP’s Odusanya Olukeke, who had 573 total vote cast, just as Odunsi Adedapo of the APC garnered 9,475 total vote cast to defeat the PDP’s candidate,  Obatunde Hakeem, who scored 604 votes.

The OGSIEC Boss promised to announce other results as they come in.

Eid-el-Fitri: Greater sacrifice needed to attain a better society - Akinlade

Nigerians especially leaders and elites have been urged to increase their level of sacrifice and commitment to nation building.

This call was made by the Federal Character Commissioner representing Ogun State at the Federal Character Commission, Abuja, Honorable Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade in his Eid-l-Kabir message to Muslim faithful and all Nigerians.

This is as he thanked Allah who made it possible for everyone to witness another joyful season again after a pandemic disrupted celebration last year.

Akinlade, who is the Baba Adinni of Yewa land, noted that “the society needs those in position of authority and responsibilities to make more sacrifices to enable the society witness even and equal life for all.”

The three-term House of Representatives who represented Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency prayed that,” The spirit of this season enlarge our capacity to treasure our relationship with Allah and secure for us a safe and more secured society founded on love through sacrifice for others.”

He urged everyone to learn from Prophets Ibraheem and Ismaeek (ASW) endurance and obedience to their covenants to God and man which in turn placed both prophets an enduring legacies and good posterities.

MEDIA ROLE IN ENGENDRING FREE, FAIR, CREDIBLE ELECTION EMPHASIZED

With exactly one week to the much anticipated 2021 Local Government elections in Ogun State, the media has been described as a very crucial stakeholder in engendering free, fair and credible elections as its role cannot be overestimated.

To this end, the Ogun State independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) recently put together a media parley, to appreciate the media, evaluate and further brainstorm on its preparation for the exercise.

Speaking during the parley, held in Abeokuta, Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, noted that it was necessary to recognize the immense contribution of the media in sensitizing the people, saying, without the media, the people will not be aware of the activities of the Commission.

“I want you to know that we owe you in high esteem, we recognize you as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, your role in elections cannot be overemphasized. Without the Media, the people will not know that election is holding on 24th of July, let alone be aware of our preparations and the need to know what is expected of the people on the day of the elections. With your support and ardent backing for us as a Commission, we know the people of Ogun State will further hear us loud and clear, we are rest assured that the people trust you to give them the news as it is.”, Osibodu said.

While responding to questions and suggestions during the Parley, the OGSIEC boss stated that the Commission was intensifying efforts to ensure that voter education is extended to the hinterland and to the people at the grassroots, making use of posters and  jingles in English, Yoruba as well as Egun Languages, adding that Paramount Rulers and other Traditional Rulers had been visited to help propagate the gospel of free, fair and credible elections.

In their separate remarks, the General Manager, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC), Mrs. Toyin Sogbesan, Secretary, State Media Analysis Team, Mr. Lanre Ogunyinka as well as Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Ogun State Council, Mr. Soji Amosun, appreciated the Commission for its robust media engagements, calling for security of journalists during the elections, sustenance of the momentum by intensifying voter education.

The event was attended by Commissioners and top management of OGSIEC, media personalities from the electronic and print media, Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) as well as bloggers

OGSIEC BOSS ASSURES OF CREDIBLE LG POLLS AS AKARIGBO DRUMS SUPPORT

As the 2021 Local Government elections in Ogun State draws nearer, the State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), has again assured of a free, fair, credible and violence free exercise.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, the OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, maintained that the Commission was poised to deliver peaceful elections, hence, the need to solicit support of the royal fathers in achieving the task.

"We are here to formally notify you that we will be electing 20 Chairmen and 236 Councilors on Saturday, July 24, 2021. We know you are aware, but we deem it fit to come and inform you. We are also here to solicit your support to inform the generality of Remoland about the election. On our part, we have been sensitising the people, but our voice is not as powerful as the voice of our royal fathers.

"We also seek your royal blessings and prayers to deliver a peaceful, fair and transparent elections to the people of Ogun State", he said.

While advising that winners should be magnanimous in victory and losers to be gallant in defeat, Osibodu stated that the election should not be a do or die affair, warning those who want to cause trouble to steer clear of the election premises.

The Akarigbo in his remarks promised his Council's support, urging the Commission to maintain ‘Remo Standard’ in the conduct of the election.

"The same way we have Ogun Standard, we also have Remo Standard, I have no doubt that the election will be credible. I believe in your ability to deliver, we will continue to sensitise our people", the Monarch pledged.

500 Certified Artisans, Technicians, Craftsmen storm Ogun Industries...2000 more to be trained before December

The Ogun State Government through its Technical and Vocational Education Board has released 500 certified and well trained artisans, technicians and craftsmen into the society to reduce the shortage of skilled man power with a promise to train 2000 more before the year runs out.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Technical Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa who made this known at the Grand Finale of the week long skills acquisition program organized to celebrate the year 2021 World Youth Skills Day held at the Ogun TechHUB, Kobape road, Abeokuta revealed that the beneficiaries have been given intensive training on both Technical and Vocational skills.

The Special Adviser said the  Board had earlier consulted the industries in the State to ask for their specific needs before training the participants in line with the industry's requirements assuring that these beneficiaries would be easily absorbed by the industries.

In a statement released by the Board's Media Officer, Mrs. Busayo Malaolu, the Special Adviser was quoted to have disclosed that, "We trained the participants in 8 different Technical and Vocational skills according to their choice and these beneficiaries cut across the entire State".

In his address, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Dr. Damilare Kehinde congratulated the beneficiaries for the opportunity urging them to put to use all that they had been trained on. 

The number one youth in the State who enjoined all participants to embrace the shift from educational certification to hands-on technical know-how said any skill acquired is a life changing opportunity added that the more you practice the skill, the better you become as no skill learnt can ever be too much.

His counterpart from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Olu-Ola Aikulola assured that her Ministry will continue to collaborate with Vocational and Technical Board to engender and create robust partnership which would increase skill acquisition and build self confidence calling on youths across the State to position themselves for opportunities as the State is the industrial capital of the country with enormous advantage to harness.

Speaking, the Chairman, Ogun State Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Abdul-Jabal Ayelaagbe said the way to go for us as a nation is skill acquisition imploring youths to put the same zeal they put in academics into choice skill for the greatness and development of the nation.

On behalf of the beneficiaries, Messrs Saliu Ayodele of Solar Energy department, Balogun Joseph of Electrical Electronics department and Mrs. Funmilola Akindele of Catering department appreciated the Government for the training program affirming that they have benefitted immensely from the training.

The beneficiaries unanimously call on government to sustain trainings of this nature as it would continue to sharpen their skills for better productivity and make them useful to themselves and the society at large with a plea to government for empowerment in the area of working tools needed.

Highlight of the event was the distribution of certificates to the participants and the practical demonstration of the skills learnt.

500 YOUTHS BENEFIT FROM SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING IN OGUN

No fewer than 500 youths have been trained by the Ogun State Technical Education Board at various Government Science and Technical Colleges on trades such as air-conditioner installation, phone repair, electrical/solar and catering services, among others.

 The Special Adviser to the Governor on Technical Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa during an assessment tour to the training centers, said the development would make the youth employable and self-sustaining, to further reduce unemployment and insecurity in the country.

Odemuyiwa pointed out that the skill acquisition programme was organised to commemorate the 2021 World Youth Skills Day, adding that participants would be certified based on competence.

He said the present administration is determined to empower youths through vocational skills in order for them to be relevant and self-reliant in the society, urging the participants to make good use of the training.

In their separate reactions, Miss Bola Ige and Mr. Abdulazeez Shoaga who were trained on spray painting and electrical/solar, appreciated the State Government for the opportunity to acquire the skills which they opined would better their lives.

 

OGSIEC TRAIN RETURNING OFFICERS, CHARGE THEM ON GOOD CONDUCT

Returning Officers (ROs) participating in the forthcoming 2021 Local Government elections in Ogun State, have been trained by the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), on Election Process, with a charge on them to uphold good conduct.

Speaking during monitoring of the exercise held simultaneously across different locations in the three Senatorial Districts, OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, said the training was aimed among other things, getting acquainted with the Returning Officers, charging them to avoid acts capable of putting the Commission in bad light,as they were all carefully selected.

According to Osibodu,  "I have no doubt about you all but all the same, I have to come and get to know you all better, so that you will know that we mean business. Everybody here today has been carefully selected for this assignment, we didn’t just pick you out from somewhere, we have seen your credentials and we know that you can do the job. I have come here to encourage you and to let you know that you are ambassadors of the Commission, and we expect you to behave well”.

He further advised them to restrain themselves from places and friends  that may stir suspicion, as they  must be seen to be neutral, adding that, integrity, honesty, probity, upright standing should be their watchword henceforth.

“We want your watchword to be integrity, probity, accountability. We want you to be people of good standings because whatever you do,  reflects upon us. We know you will not let us down and I want to assure you also that we will not let you down; what is due to you, we will make sure that you get. We must not let down the citizens of Ogun State. We must ensure that the will of the people prevailed. God will help us all as we do this”, the OGSIEC boss added.

He charged them to put all they were taught into good use, as they will need the skills, not just for the Local Government elections but for other National assignments, appreciating Electoral Officers (Eos) for showing good examples.

The trainings were held at the following centres across the state; Lisabi Grammar School, Abeokuta, St. Michael's Primary School, Ota, Yewa College Ilaro, Ijebu Mushin College, Ijebu-Ode, as well as Remo Secondary School, Sagamu.

OGSIEC RELEASES NAMES OF ELECTORAL OFFICERS

Ogun State independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has released names of Electoral Officers in the 20 Local Government (LG) Areas of the state for the 2021 LG Elections.

According to a statement by the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, successful candidates were selected after an intense and competitive selection process, as over 1200 applications were received via OGSIEC website.

Osibodu enjoined the newly appointed Officers to dispense their duties consciously without any fear or favour and according to the Commission's Electoral Guidelines for the 2021 Local Government elections in Ogun State.

Osibodu gave the names of the Electoral Officers as Lisabi Olanrewaju Semiu; Abeokuta North Local Government, Somoye Dauda Akanji; Abeokuta South, Balogun Akinyele. M; Ado-Odo/Ota, Akinbode Musa Amao; Yewa North, Ademola Akinyele Emmanuel; Yewa South and Raji Tajudeen; Ewekoro Local Government.

Others are Zannus Sunday Folorunsho;  Ifo Local Government, Famuyiwa Francis Fagbeiro; Ijebu East, Ogunwo Johnson Afolabi; Ijebu North, Adegbesan Olusanya; Ijebu North East, Aroyeun Funlola; Ijebu Ode, Otelaja Soga; Ikenne, Bankole Adebayo Akanbi; Imeko Afon and Obanla Olatunji Adeniyi; Ipokia Local Government.

The release further indicated that, Afuape Wale was picked for Obafemi Owode Local Government, Obatuyi Suraj Isola; Odeda, Agbatogun Taofeek Osideru; Odogbolu, Mojeed G. Adewale; Ogun Waterside and Ajetunmobi Bolaji Adetayo, Sagamu Local Government.

Be professional in your reportage, Abbey Onas enjoins Journalists

The Group Managing Director of ZGM Investment Limited who doubles as the Co-Coordinator of Guagdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas has called on Journalists to always uphold the ethics of journalism profession and avoid anything that will degrade, humiliate or downgrade people because of the influence of money.

Dr. Onas who made the call in Abeokuta while addressing the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Information Chapel described journalism as a noble profession that has the capacity to correct any ill in the society.

The Guagdong Free Trade Zone boss encouraged members of the fourth estate of the realm to be honest and truthful in their stories adding that if these virtues are imbibed and upheld, sky can only be their limit.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Information Chapel, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju appreciated how Dr. Abbey Onas have coordinated the affairs of Free Trade Zone over the years pledging the Union's support.

Comrade Olanrewaju called for a better relationship and synergy between the Union and the zone towards given the members a better welfare package.

OSIBODU CANVASSES TOLERANCE AS OGSIEC CONCLUDES SCREENING EXERCISE

Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr.Babatunde Osibodu has called for tolerance amongst various political parties participating in the forthcoming 2021 Local Government election in the State.

The OGSIEC boss who made the call during the last lap of the screening exercise for Councillorship and Chairmanship candidates, held at the Commission’s headquarters in Oke-ilewo, Abeokuta, charged them to be magnanimous in victory and gallant in defeat as the local council polls draws near.

“We thank God for the screening exercise and appreciate all the Councilorship and Chairmanship candidates for cooperating with the Commission, everything here has been transparent and as they continue their campaigns, I urge them to do this under the ambit of the law, they should eschew violence, political intolerance and the masses must be their focal point”, Osibodu said.

Speaking further on the screening, the OGSIEC Chairman said the exercise has been good, as all the political parties turned out for the exercise, adding that, "even though the last two days of the screening was for Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship candidates, the Commission also screened Councilorship Candidates across political parties, who missed the initial screening, owing to their inability to get their forms sworn.

Meanwhile, some Chairmanship candidates participating in the forthcoming 2021 Local Government elections in the State have commended the screening exercise by the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) conducted for aspiring Councilors and Chairmen.

Speaking shortly after they were screened, the duo of Dahunsi Olawale, an aspiring Chairman from Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), as well as Tajudeen Akinpelu, another Chairmanship aspirant for Yewa South Local Government on the platform of Action Alliance (AA), appreciated the Commission for being transparent and impartial.

Also commending OGSIEC, Mr. Ajayi Olaoye of People’s Democratic Party Chairmanship candidate from Sagamu Local Government described the screening as fantastic without error, just as Honnourable Leke Odusanya, Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party from Ijebu North East Local Government and Abolade Shamsudeen, of the Labour Party from Obafemi Owode Local Government said the exercise was peaceful, saying the verification was a worthwhile exercise.

Similarly, Tunde Emilola-Gazal, Dare Paul Alebiosu, Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ijebu-Ode Local Government, and Adebayo Abdulsalam Ayorinde, Chairmanship candidate, Abeokuta North Local Government, also of the APC described the exercise as smooth, advising other aspirants to comply with advice and recommendations.

OGSIEC COMMENCES SCREENING OF CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIDATES

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission today, commenced screening exercise for Chairmanship Candidates of the various political parties participating in the 2021 Local Government elections in the State.

The screening which took place at the Commission’s Headquarters, Oke-ilewo, Abeokuta, witnessed large turnout of Vice Chairmanship and Chairmanship candidates of the various political parties.

Giving an appraisal of the exercise, OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Bababtunde Osibodu submitted that the exercise has been good as all the political parties turned out for the exercise, adding that, they have between today and tomorrow for them to be screened. 

“We have a good turnout today and we want to again assure that the Commission is working with Security Agencies to ensure the security of lives and property of people before, during and after the elections.  I want to advise the screened candidates to continue campaign” Osibodu said.

In their remarks, Mr Ajayi Olaoye, a People’s Democratic Party Chairmanship candidate from Sagamu Local Government, described the screening as fantastic without error and gave kudos to the Commission, just as Honnourable Leke Odusanya, Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party from Ijebu North East Local Government and Abolade Shamsudeen, of the Labour Party from Obafemi Owode Local Government said the exercise was peaceful, saying the verification was excellent. 

Similarly, Tunde Emilola-Gazal, Dare Paul Alebiosu, Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ijebu-Ode Local Government, and Adebayo Abdulsalam Ayorinde, Chairmanship candidate, Abeokuta North Local Government, also of the APC described the exercise as smooth, advising other aspirants to comply with the screening process.

The Commission also screened Councillorship candidates from the various political parties who could not be screened, owing to their inability to get their forms sworn. The screening continues tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the same venue.

OGSIEC TO SCREEN CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIDATES, TUESDAY

Due to the Public Holiday on Monday, 14th June, 2021 in commemoration of June 12- Democracy Day, screening for the Chairmanship Candidates of all political participating in the forthcoming Local Government elections in Ogun State will now hold on Tuesday, 15th and Wednesday, 16th June, 2021.

All Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship Candidates should report to the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission’s (OGSIEC) Headquarters, from 10:00 am for the screening exercise.

All candidates are expected to appear with their original documents for screening and verification.

Councillorship Candidates yet to be screened are also enjoined to report on Tuesday, 15^th June, 2021.

 

 

Babatunde Osibodu

Chairman,

OGSIEC

13th June, 2021

Ipokia LG Poll: Only LG, Ward leaders can decide loyal, popular candidates, APC Aspirants appeal to Gov. Abiodun

Following the recent politics going on at Ipokia Local Government concerning the selection of loyal and popular candidates who will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming local government polls, some aspirants have pleaded with Governor Dapo Abiodun to allow ward and local government party leaders to decide.

From interaction of Ipokia UPDATE media with majority of the aspirants, it was gathered that majority of the leaders deciding their fate are not even APC leaders from inception but those who just decamped into the party following the magnanimity of the Governor to bring all together.

The aspirants while commending the all inclusiveness initiative of the Governor which has turned Ogun State to a one party State, they pleaded with the Governor not to allow these leaders to decide their fate, but ward and local government party leaders that know candidates who can deliver, who have track records and have given back to the development of Ipokia local government.

Some of them also expressed the fear that if the ruling party APC does not get its selection right at the local government, it can give room for opposition as the local government is known to have a strong opposition base.

The cry of these grassroots politicians who are aspiring to make a change and also contribute their quota is that the leaders should not just anoint a candidate over others asking that the Governor, in his magnanimity nature grant at least indirect primaries for the true, loyal and popular candidates to emerge.

It would be recalled that the party had earlier made its stand known that Consensus would be used but where consensus does not work, either direct or indirect primaries would suffice.

Some Aspirants are of the opinion that consensus can perfectly work when leaders and other aspirants agree to a candidate not just the leaders bringing up means of disqualifying qualified candidates to favour their anointed candidate.

“Your Excellency, we the aspirants from Ipokia Local Government celebrate you on your 61st birthday anniversary as well as the celebration of your second year in office. Your laudable developmental strides, which cut across all sectors of the State's economy are monumental and gradually returning the State to its pride of place amongst the Comity of States”, they expressed.

 

IPOKIA of our dreams

#IpokiaUPDATE

Ipokia LG Poll: Only LG, Ward leaders can decide loyal, popular candidates, APC Aspirants appeal to Gov. Abiodun

Following the recent politics going on at Ipokia Local Government concerning the selection of loyal and popular candidates who will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming local government polls, some aspirants have pleaded with Governor Dapo Abiodun to allow ward and local government party leaders to decide.

From interaction of Ipokia UPDATE media with majority of the aspirants, it was gathered that majority of the leaders deciding their fate are not even APC leaders from inception but those who just decamped into the party following the magnanimity of the Governor to bring all together.

The aspirants while commending the all inclusiveness initiative of the Governor which has turned Ogun State to a one party State, they pleaded with the Governor not to allow these leaders to decide their fate, but ward and local government party leaders that know candidates who can deliver, who have track records and have given back to the development of Ipokia local government.

Some of them also expressed the fear that if the ruling party APC does not get its selection right at the local government, it can give room for opposition as the local government is known to have a strong opposition base.

The cry of these grassroots politicians who are aspiring to make a change and also contribute their quota is that the leaders should not just anoint a candidate over others asking that the Governor, in his magnanimity nature grant at least indirect primaries for the true, loyal and popular candidates to emerge.

It would be recalled that the party had earlier made its stand known that Consensus would be used but where consensus does not work, either direct or indirect primaries would suffice.

Some Aspirants are of the opinion that consensus can perfectly work when leaders and other aspirants agree to a candidate not just the leaders bringing up means of disqualifying qualified candidates to favour their anointed candidate.

“Your Excellency, we the aspirants from Ipokia Local Government celebrate you on your 61st birthday anniversary as well as the celebration of your second year in office. Your laudable developmental strides, which cut across all sectors of the State's economy are monumental and gradually returning the State to its pride of place amongst the Comity of States”, they expressed.

 

IPOKIA of our dreams

#IpokiaUPDATE

Sustain Ramadan Virtues, Ipokia LG Chairmanship Aspirant, Tovidetho Enjoins Muslim Faithful

A Chairmanship Aspirant of the All Progressive Congress APC, from Ipokia Local Government in the upcoming Local Government elections, Mr. Seyon Isaac Tovidetho has called on Muslim faithful all over to sustain all the virtues imbibed and learnt during the Holy month of Ramadan.

Mr. Tovidetho who made the call on Thursday in a congratulatory message made available to Journalists by his Media Aide, Mr. Femi Adeogo on the successful completion of Ramadan said, "we should not forget to show love to one another and share with the needy because Almighty Allah delights in our giving to the less privileged in the society.

"This is the time to give and show unconditional love to all those around us especially those who cannot afford the basic necessities of life", Tovidetho enjoined.

Stressing that the spiritual exercise had brought deeper relationship and closeness to Allah, the Maun born grassroot politician charged Muslims to use the avenue to pray for peace in the country and for solution against the ravaging insecurity challenges.

The APC Chairmanship Aspirant while congratulating Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan said the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

He therefore enjoined all to celebrate in moderation and be security conscious especially during the festive period.

#EndSARS: Ogun Panel treats 58 Petitions, Set to Submit Report

The Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra Judicial Killings sitting at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta has revealed that it has ended its sitting.

The Panel Chairman, Justice Solomon Olugbemi who made this known in Abeokuta while speaking with journalists at the end of the six months sitting period said, "the Panel received a total of 106 petitions, out of which 58 were treated and the remaining 48 were either withdrawn, rejected or abandoned wholly or half-way by the petitioners.

Justice Olugbemi said some were rejected because the petitions were not in line with the terms of reference that the Panel was given by the government. 

The Chairman assured all petitioners and respondents of justice without fear or favour, as the panel's report is ready for submission to government while he revealed that after submission, it is left for government to implement the report or not.

Speaking on some of the challenges faced by the Panel, the Chairman said, “although the panel encountered some logistics challenges but it was able to surmount them”.

It would be recalled that the Panel was inaugurated on October 19, 2020 by Governor Dapo Abiodun and was given a six month period to receive and investigate petitions from members of the public whose human rights have been violated and abused by security personnel within the State and also to make appropriate recommendations to government.