Polls : Oguntoyinbo lauds tribunal for granting party’s request over omission of name on ballot paper The gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ogun state in the last election, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has commended the ruling of the elections petition tribunal, for granting the party's request to inspect all Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and other sensitive materials used for the elections over omission of the party’s name on the ballot paper. The tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, had granted all the prayers of the party in the motion ex-parte filed. It would be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared the winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election. But the NNPP went to court to challenge the omission of its name on the ballot paper in the state, noting that this act disenfranchised its members, loyalists, supporters and the masses from voting for the party during the gubernatorial and state assembly elections. The motion ex-parte was supported by an eight-paragraph affidavit deposed to by the state chairman of the party, Olaposi Oginni. The NNPP had alleged that INEC did not include the name of the party on the governorship ballot papers as prescribed by the Electoral Act, urging the tribunal to allow it make photocopies, scan and record all sensitive materials used by INEC in the March 18 governorship election, ahead of its petition. The party added that it would seek the nullification of the governorship election in the state due to the omission of its name on the ballot papers. The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Argum Ashom, while agreeing with the party on its prayers, said, "in that effect the reliefs are granted as prayed." Oguntoyinbo, while speaking on the development in a statement personally signed by him, lauded the tribunal for granting the party's prayers over omission of its name on the ballot paper during the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in the state on March 18. He disclosed that the party had earlier written a letter to INEC to ensure the inclusion of its name on the ballot paper, but the electoral body in its wisdom decided to rob the party of victory by refusing to correct the error, hence, the need to challenge it constitutionally by going to the tribunal. He maintained that omitting the name of the party on the ballot paper disenfranchised voters in voting for the party, stating that it was a ploy to rob him and the party of victory in the just conducted gubernatorial and state assembly elections. He then called for the cancellation of the March 18 election and conduct of another election so that the party's name will be properly inscribed on the ballot paper.

The gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ogun state in the last election, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has commended the ruling of the elections petition tribunal, for granting the party's request to inspect all Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and other sensitive materials used for the elections over omission of the party’s name on the ballot paper.

The tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, had granted all the prayers of the party in the motion ex-parte filed.

It would be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared the winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election.

But the NNPP went to court to challenge the omission of its name on the ballot paper in the state, noting that this act disenfranchised its members, loyalists, supporters and the masses from voting for the party during the gubernatorial and state assembly elections.

The motion ex-parte was supported by an eight-paragraph affidavit deposed to by the state chairman of the party, Olaposi Oginni.

The NNPP had alleged that INEC did not include the name of the party on the governorship ballot papers as prescribed by the Electoral Act, urging the tribunal to allow it make photocopies, scan and record all sensitive materials used by INEC in the March 18 governorship election, ahead of its petition.

The party added that it would seek the nullification of the governorship election in the state due to the omission of its name on the ballot papers.

The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Argum Ashom, while agreeing with the party on its prayers, said, "in that effect the reliefs are granted as prayed."

Oguntoyinbo, while speaking on the development in a statement personally signed by him, lauded the tribunal for granting the party's prayers over omission of its name on the ballot paper during the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in the state on March 18.

He disclosed that the party had earlier written a letter to INEC to ensure the inclusion of its name on the ballot paper, but the electoral body in its wisdom decided to rob the party of victory by refusing to correct the error, hence, the need to challenge it constitutionally by going to the tribunal.

He maintained that omitting the name of the party on the ballot paper disenfranchised voters in voting for the party, stating that it was a ploy to rob him and the party of victory in the just conducted gubernatorial and state assembly elections.

He then called for the cancellation of the March 18 election and conduct of another election so that the party's name will be properly inscribed on the ballot paper.

We Will Work Together with Medical Women Association for More Development in Health Sector - Oyo Govt.

The Oyo State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun has disclosed that the present administration in the State will partner with Medical Women Association for further development in the Health sector.

She stated this while hosting Medical Women Association of Nigeria on a courtesy visit at the SSG's conference room, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said the election that re-elected Engineer Seyi Makinde for second term in Office was peaceful, adding that, people appreciated what the Governor has been doing in the last three and half years in the State.

The Secretary to the State Government thanked the people of the State especially the women’s society for supporting Governor Makinde's ambition for second term.

She said "we are running a successful Medical free Health Mission under the Ministry of Health, we will also collaborate with women medical association for fury development in the Health sector ."

In her remarks, the National President of the Association, Dr. Mrs Adekemi Otolorin said women in Health Sector would work with the State Government for more impactful activities that will focus more on women's Health in the State.

Dr. Otolorin described the Secretary to the State Government as an intelligent, hardworking and brilliant administrator as they decorated her as the ambassador of the Association.

Professor Olagoke Warns FG, CBN To Make Cash Available for Banks, Felicitates Muslims on Ramadan Fast

As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts all over the world to observe this year’s Ramadan fast, a world class Islamic leader in Oyo State and Nigeria at Large ,Engineer Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has urged them to increase their acts of kindness and generosity to the poor in the Holy month.

The international cleric  who is the Ajagun Esin (Religious Warlord) of Oyo State also called on the Federal government to as a matter of urgency make money available for the masses to alleviate their sufferings .

Prof. Olagoke  in a message by his Media Office, described the month of Ramadan as a period of spiritual uplift and complete devotion to Allah, enjoining Muslim faithfuls  to take advantage of it to strengthen their commitment to the service of Allah and humanity.

He said, “I congratulate Muslim faithfuls in our dear state, Oyo, in the country and all over the world for witnessing yet another blessed month of Ramadan. We thank Allah who has made this possible.

“We must endeavour to increase our acts of kindness and generosity by showing love and extending hands of support to the poor and the needy, as it was the usual practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

“As we all know, Ramadan is a period of spiritual uplift and complete devotion to Almighty Allah. We must, therefore, take advantage of this Holy month to strengthen our commitment to the service of Allah and humanity.

“I pray to Allah to accept all our acts of worship in this blessed month and reward us all abundantly." 

The cleric who is also the Mogaji Ogun Elu of the Aare Alasa dynasty  urged Muslims in the state and Nigeria , in general, to use the opportunity of the Holy month to pray for elected leaders at all levels to deliver on their promises for the peace, progress and development of Oyo State in particular and the country as a whole.

Prof. Olagoke however used the opportunity to charge the outgoing president of the country president Mohammad Buhari to put in place a good legacy for the incoming administration to build on while he repose his confidence in the candidature of the president elect Bola Hammed Tinubu to turn things around for the citizens of the country.

Olagoke however called on all Muslims to use the Ramadan period  to supplicate and pray for Nigeria and our leaders to lead us aright.

" This is the best time to supplicate because the holy month is when the Almighty Allah answer prayers and we should not let it go in vain".Science and technology as a tool to articulate Ramadan commencement period certainty and finally removed the usual time perennial agelong controversy on moon sighting for uniform commencement of Ramadan" . 

"Science and technology  as a tool to articulate Ramadan commencement period certainty finally removed the usual time perennial agelong controversy on moon sighting for uniform commencement of Ra madan just as Science is not antagonistic to Religion, we must not use it to destroy our Political Space hence there is every need to be spiritually led into all matters of social importance for Goal getting ".

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

SALES OF SCRATH CARDS FOR COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION INTO AIR FORCE MILITARY SCHOOL AND AIR FORCE GIRLS MILITARY SCHOOL,  JOS

This is to inform the general public that the sales of cards for on-line registration for Common Entrance Examination for admission into JSS One of Air Force Military School and Air force Girls Military School, Jos for the 2023/2024 Academic Session has commenced in earnest .

To this end, interested candidates are enjoined to purchase the Scratch Cards and Past Question Booklets at the cost of #1,500.00 and #500.00 respectively at room 52, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Candidates are to use the information on the card to complete the form on-line, the portal for the on-line registration opens on 17th February, 2023 and closes on 2nd April, 2023.

Listeners are therefore urged to please circulate this information to eligible indigenes of Oyo Sate.

             
                  ANNOUNCER
         Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun
Secretary to the State Government

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

SALES OF SCRATH CARDS FOR COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION INTO AIR FORCE MILITARY SCHOOL AND AIR FORCE GIRLS MILITARY SCHOOL,  JOS

This is to inform the general public that the sales of cards for on-line registration for Common Entrance Examination for admission into JSS One of Air Force Military School and Air force Girls Military School, Jos for the 2023/2024 Academic Session has commenced in earnest .

To this end, interested candidates are enjoined to purchase the Scratch Cards and Past Question Booklets at the cost of #1,500.00 and #500.00 respectively at room 52, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Candidates are to use the information on the card to complete the form on-line, the portal for the on-line registration opens on 17th February, 2023 and closes on 2nd April, 2023.

Listeners are therefore urged to please circulate this information to eligible indigenes of Oyo Sate.

              

                  ANNOUNCER

         Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun 

Secretary to the State Government

Popular Ibadan Politician, Arole Obasanjo Congratulates GOV. MAKINDE ON HIS RE-ELECTION

 The Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan Honourable Gbenga Adewusi "Arole", The General Manager, Mr Gboyega Makinde, The Entire Management Staff, Coaches and Athletes felicitate with the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer 'Seyi Makinde for his resounding and landslide victory at the 2023 gubernatorial election

      According to Honourable Gbenga Adewusi "his re-election as the Executive Governor of Oyo State did not come as a surprise, considering his unrivalled and unique track records of achievement in all sectors, including his remarkable feats in repositioning of sports and sporting activities since the inception of his administration"

       Honourable Adewusi remarked further that the re-modelling, rehabilitation and upgrading of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan and other sports facilities located across the geo-political zones of the state is a landmark achievements taking into cognisance the fact that the previous administration neglected and abandoned all these facilities for over three decades, stressing that the total refurbishment and overhauling of the facilities at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex to meet the International Standard coupled with the provision of the State of Arts and Modern facilities is not only worthwhile but also commendable. 

     Adewusi disclosed further that Governor Makinde led administration facilitated the sponsorship and finding supports of national tournaments like the First National Para Games in Abuja; The biennial National Sports Festival held in Edo in the year 2020 and Delta State in 2022 respectively. 

    Honourable Adewusi commended the initiative of Governor 'Seyi Makinde for the approval of the rewards to motivate and compensate our athletes in Oyo State that participated in national and international competitions adding that this act of magnanimity will encourage the athletes to perform excellently well in the subsequent competitions and also serve as impetus for the upcoming athletes to achieve greater heights.

      The stakeholders in the Sports arena are looking forward for the successful tenure of office.

Chairman Oyo Muslim Pilgrim's Welfare Board Congratulates Gov. Makinde on his re-election.

..Commends NAHCON visit

Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare's Board (Muslim Wing), has felicitated with the Executive Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his successful re-election to continue his good work for another four years in the State.

This was contained in a statement signed and released to the Press by the Chairman of the Board, Professor Sayed Malik.

Expressing unrelenting supports by the Governor to the Board since it was inaugurated, the Chairman prayed that Almighty Allah grant His Excellency and all his team more wisdom, strength and guidance to pilot the affair of the State to the promise land.

"Please accept my warm congratulations on your victory and my best wishes for your success as you prepare to continue your responsibilities and to deliver your mandate to the State." the statement read.

"We wish your administration the best of leadership and pray that Almighty Allah grants you and your team more wisdom, strength, guidance towards the development of the State."

In another development a team from National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday led by the South West Zonal Coordinator AbdulGafar Babatunde Odunola paid a working visit to the  Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrim's Welfare Board, Prof. Malik at the Permanent site of the State Hajj Camp, Olodo Ibadan.

While appreciating the NAHCON team for the kindness visit to the Board, Malik noted that the visit was purposely to check on check the Board's level of preparedness and ongoing registration process at Hajj Camp, Olodo Ibadan for the 2023 Hajj exercise.

The Saudi trained of Arabic Studies then urged intending pilgrims who have obtained the minimum payment of the Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Naira (#2.6M) only, stated by the Board as initial deposit for this year Hajj, to start visit the Board's office, Olodo, Ibadan for the collection of the Registration Access PIN for proper their registrations.

He stated that the Board had started working tirelessly to ensure this year hajj exercise is an hitch free, successful and far better than previous exercises.