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Ajimobi’s Brother, Wasiu, Friend In Street Fight Over Who Succeeds Oyo Governor In 2023

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Barely few days to the end of Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s tenure as the Oyo State Governor, his sibling, Wasiu had a brawl with a close friend over who becomes the Oyo State governor in 2023.

According to a source within Ibadan, Wasiu whose sole claim to fame is his affinity to the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi and his friend, a socialite with the name, Yahaya Badara hd some private discussion where Wasiu hinted him that his brother, Governor Ajimobi confided in him his plans to back Senator Teslim Folarin to secure the APC governorship ticket.

The governor was said to have hinted his brother of a strong feeling that Teslim Folarin has some leadership qualities than the defeated APC candidate in the last election, Bayo Adelabu.

Wasiu thought he was divulging a secret to a friend that could keep a sealed lip. Unknown to him Yahaya Badara recounted all he heard word-for-word to Bayo Adelabu when they met at a party.

A furious Adelabu whom many know to have been on the giving end to Wasiu when he was fighting to win the APC ticket called Wasiu on the phone and tongue lashed him. A source revealed that Adelabu even tagged him ‘egbon agbaaya’ (worthless brother) and slammed the phone on him.

Wasiu confronted his friend, Yahaya and a fight broke out at the Sabo area of Ibadan before the two men were dragged to the Mokola Police Station, Ibadan.

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Obasa Missing as Lagos Assembly Sits, Lauds President Tinubu

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The Lagos State House of Assembly convened for a crucial legislative session yesterday, but an unexpected absence stole the spotlight, the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was nowhere to be seen. The sitting, which focused on key legislative matters and a commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, went on without Obasa, raising eyebrows among lawmakers and political observers alike.

New Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the proceedings, ensuring the session ran smoothly. During deliberations, the lawmakers took turns applauding President Tinubu for his strides in governance, particularly his economic and infrastructural policies aimed at revitalizing Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. However, whispers about Obasa’s absence could not be ignored.

Sources within the Assembly remained tight-lipped on the reason for his nonappearance, fueling speculation.

As lawmakers dispersed after the session, the big question lingered where was  Obasa? For now, the mystery remains, but all eyes will be on the next sitting to see if the seasoned politician resurfaces.

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Meet The New 47-year-old Alaafin Of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade

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Prince Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a  real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.

 

Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Akeem Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Prince Akeem Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria in 1992. His father worked for Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP) helping Oke-Ogun community in boosting agricultural productivity.

aking an early interest in engineering, Prince AkeemOwoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ‘The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State. Nigeria respectively. He did his NYSC with Nigeria Gas Company as Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller. (2003 to 2004).

Prince Akeem Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom where he attended University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012)

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Panic As Governor’s Official Car Got Stolen

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Confusion and fear was the order of the day at one of the Government houses in the Southwest some days ago when one of the official vehicles of the Governor, a bullet-proof jeep allegedly disappeared from the garage.

The SUV which is said to be one of the three bullet-proof vehicles being used for the Governor’s official assignment was discovered missing.

The Governor who was out of the country on a short, rest leave was claimed to have been disturbed when he was alerted.

Sources claimed it wasn’t the first time things would get missing at the Governor’s private residence.

‘There had been series of thefts, ranging from missing cash, phones and other expensive items, it’s usually swept under the carpet. Indiscipline is the order of the day here’, a source confirmed this to papermacheonline.

The State Governor, a quiet individual who is spending his second time in office was said to have been disturbed by the occurrence that he had to cut short his leave and return home. One of his closest aides was also kidnapped recently.

 

 

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