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‘Why I joined PDP’ – Oyo Politician, Hon. Opeyemi Fatola

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A chieftain of the Accord political party in Oyo State, Hon. Opeyemi Fatola has disclosed how his decision to join the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was influenced by the excellent performance of the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
Fatola disclosed this during an official declaration ceremony  at the PDP Local Government (Ibadan South West) meeting held on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at the UMC School, Molete, Ibadan.
While addressing party members and his followers, he said that his objective is to support Governor Seyi Makinde to consolidate on his achievements and ensure PDP remains in power beyond 2023.
Hon. Fatola, who was received by the state and local government executive of PDP  led by Chief Kunmi Mustapha, stated that the leadership approach of Governor Makinde has changed the political narrative in Oyo State.
He added that the Governor’s approach towards the fight against coronavirus and ENDSARS protest in Oyo State deserve commendation.
According to the real estate consultant, “it is all about supporting the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde, I love what he is doing and that is one thing that informed my decision to join the party. I saw a new PDP, I saw young generation of politicians, I saw a young man in power, look at the two crises that almost engulfed the whole world, the coronavirus and the ENDSARS, he is the only governor that managed them well.”
The former Accord member condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s APC led government for subjecting Nigerians into poverty. He said people should be ready to tell the APC to shift in 2023 general elections .
“It is not about sentiment or proving a point to anyone, it is about self fulfilment, it is about service to humanity, PDP is the only true national party and it is the only party that represents my vision.
“We all know what APC change has brought us in Nigeria, from N87 to N175 that is the fuel price, from N175 to N470 that is exchange rate of dollar. That is change they had told us, but now, we are going to tell them to them in one voice that comes 2023 they are going to shift,” Hon. Fatola said.
Speaking about his ambition,  Fatola hinted that he is yet to decide on what the future holds for him politically, rather he is in PDP to give his backing to the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.
“This is where destiny has placed me, this is where I believe I rightly belong. We are formally joining the party today, we are not telling anybody that we are contesting for anything, it is all about supporting the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde.” Hon. Fatola submitted.
Receiving the decampees on behalf of the chairman, PDP Public Relations Officer, Akeem Olatunji, said that there is no faction in the party, saying that Governor Seyi Makinde remains the leader both in the state and in the whole South West.
He charged all members to see themselves as one and fight for the common goal, which is to promote the party agenda
The Chairman described Hon. Fatola as a well known politician, which his addition will bring more development to the party.
Part of the highlights of the event was the presentation of gift to the wife of late Ibadan political warlord, Alhaja Bose Adedibu, in celebration of her new position as PDP Women Leader for South West geo-political zone.
In attendance were PDP Ibadan South West Chairman, Hon. Balogun Morufu, Chief Kikelomo Sogbesan (Mukeso), Hon. Wale Afolabi and Engr. Adebayo and many other party chieftains.

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Zainab Marwa Drags Nigeria’s Heavyweights To Book Launch

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Billionaire businessmen, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Femi Otedola top the list of private sector leaders who are expected to join state governors, ministers and other eminent personalities at the public presentation of a book: 101 Nigerian Women of Impact, authored by a member of the Presidential Transition Committee, Barrister Zainab Marwa, who is the daughter of former Lagos Military Administrator and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd).
The book presentation scheduled for Tuesday 16th May 2023 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, will be chaired by Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum while the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, and Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar will attend as royal fathers of the day.
According to the author, Barr. Zainab Marwa, the book “documents the achievements of Nigerian women who have excelled in their diversified career paths so as to serve as an inspiration to more women to keep the pursuit of their aspirations alive.”
The global unveiling of the book was hosted by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York, USA on March 8, 2023 in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Special guests who spoke at the US event include: Ambassador George Edokpa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN; Erelu Bisi Fayemi, former Chairperson of Nigerian Governors Wives Forum; Ambassador Lot Egopija, Consul General of Nigeria in New York; Mrs. Chioma Hope Uzodimma, wife of Imo State governor and Fatima Kakuri, Special Adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, among others.
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina will present the book review while well celebrated compère, Ebere Young will host the event as master of ceremony. Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen and the Director General, National Centre for Women Development, Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir are expected to lead other top government functionaries to the occasion.
Also expected at the event are wives of state governors, top female politicians and members of the diplomatic corps and heads of foreign missions in Nigeria including United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale and UNODC Country Representative, Mr. Oliver Stolpe.
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May Day Drama; Electricity Worker Falls Off Ladder During March Past With Governor Makinde

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There was a mild drama on May 1st, 2023 in Ibadan when an electricity worker fell off a ladder during a marching parade.

 

While demonstrating how electric workers operate during their march before the Governor, an official of the National Union Employee of Electricity worker fell off the ladder creating panic at the event.

 

The scene occurred as part of the union members’ salutation and demonstration when they got to the front of Governor Seyi Makinde who cheered the various unions marching past.

In an eye witness report to papermacheonline ‘While saluting the governor, some of the union members mounted and held a ladder at the base for one of them to climb.

 

Upon arriving the top of the ladder, the union member showed how electricity workers cut wire.

Things however almost went awry when the climber, while descending the ladder, had to jump down when he saw that the ladder was losing its balance on the ground.

There was however confusion as regards whether the electricity workers suffered any injury from jumping off the ladder

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Why Makinde’s Deputy, Bayo Lawal’s ‘Asiwaju Ni Wa’ Chant Unsettles APC, Folarin In Oyo

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– Femi Salako

 

The chant of the first line of Ibadan anthem ‘Asiwaju ni wa ni ipinle Oyo’ by the Deputy-Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal is said to be giving sleepless night to many as it interprets the direction in the coming 2023 elections in Oyo State.

 

The chants by the politician was made recently in Ondo State when the leadership of Afenifere met at the home of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti to endorse the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Lawal represented Governor Seyi Makinde in the meeting where he claimed ‘whenever there is a event, either organised by Afenifere or any other Yoruba group, Gov Makinde will always be supportive. Though we are not of the same political affiliation, but we are bound by ethnicity.

 

Lawal’s remarks at the meeting had a huge impact in Oyo State as many believed his message was a validation of what to come judging by the prediction that the Oyo State Governor would work with Tinubu to actualise his ambition to become the President instead of Atiku Abubakar who is the flagbearer of his party, PDP.

 

The indication also had a strong effect in the camp of Senator Teslim Folarin, the governorship candidate of the APC in Oyo State.

 

The permutation which many believed was one of the conditions given at the earlier meeting with Tinubu by Governor Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde had to do with the governorship elections in Oyo State in 2023.

 

Some pundits who observed that Governor Makinde is taking everything easy with the mind of a guaranteed success advised he should not be too comfortable citing surprises and historical political events in the past, also with regards that the presidential election precedes the governorship election.

 

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