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PDP OYO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT ADOPTS SEYI MAKINDE AS GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE

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The Aspiration of PDP gubernatorial hopeful, Engr. Seyi Makinde received a major boost at Oyo North Senatorial district meeting held in Saki, in Oke Ogun area of Oyo state yesterday when party leaders and members adopted him as their governorship candidate for the 2019 election.
At the meeting chaired by Oyo North Senatorial Chairman and Oyo State PDP vice Chairman, Hon Waheed Oluwakemi Ayinde, Hon Debo Adejumobi from Atisbo local government moved a motion for the adoption of Engr. Seyi Makinde to be the flag bearer in the election. He said he was moving the motion based on the fact that the people of the state are clamouring for Seyi Makinde as the only candidate who can defeat the ruling party in the state.
The motion was seconded by Engr. Sarafa Omirinde from Saki West local government and majority of the party members present at the meeting erupted in jubilation.
The meeting had in attendance 11 local government chairmen and representatives of the two local government’s executive council whose chairmen were absent.
Party leaders such as Chief Jacob Adetoro, Senator Hosea Agboola, Rt Hon Mulika Adeola Akande, Alhaji Suleiman Adediran (Santana), to mention a few, spoke glowingly of the adopted candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and vowed to work together with all within and outside the party to ensure Engr. Seyi Makinde wins the 2019 governorship election.
It will be recalled that the Oyo South Senatorial district held a similar meeting two weeks ago where Engr. Seyi Makinde was equally adopted.
In a related development, Engr. Seyi Makinde has obtained an expression of interest and governorship nomination form from the National Headquarters of the party, Wadata Plaza Abuja today, signifying his readiness to contest the 2019 gubernatorial election under the umbrella of PDP in Oyo state. He was accompanied by chieftains of the party from the state which include, Chief Jacob Adetoro, Chief Sunday Ogunlade, Hon Remi Ayodele, former Speaker  Oyo state House of  Assembly, Rt Hon Moruf Atilola to mention a few

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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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