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In every functional democracy, the principles of fairness, balance, and inclusive representation are not up for debate. Leadership is never meant to be the inheritance of a select few, nor should public office become a perpetual entitlement. That is why conversations around power rotation are not only legitimate but essential for any society that seeks sustainable progress. Today, within Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, one glaring reality can no longer be brushed aside: the deepening imbalance in political representation between the two sister local governments. By 2027, Egbeda would have held the House of Representatives seat for an uninterrupted 20 years, while…

The Oyo State Government has approved the sum of ₦3,030,292,472 for the establishment of a landmark Cocoa Rejuvenation Project, a strategic intervention expected to reposition the state as a major global player in cocoa production. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the project will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and coordinated by the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) under the leadership of the Executive Adviser to the Governor on International Cooperation and Development and pioneer Director-General of OYSADA, Dr. Debo Akande, in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).…

The Member representing Umuahia Central State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chinasa Anthony, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political solution and grant freedom to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.#://www.youtube.com/embed/Wl8YTNp2wZIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl8YTNp2wZI Hon. Abiola appealed during an exclusive interview on ABN TV’s Political Perspective, where he insisted that Kanu’s continued incarceration has caused emotional pain to his family and constituents. According to the lawmaker, his position is not only based on representation but also on personal and communal ties to the detained agitator.“I speak for Abians…

Three chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked the National Judicial Council (NJC) to sanction A.L. Akintola, judge of the Oyo state high court, over alleged judicial indiscretion and abuse of office. The PDP chieftains — Austin Nwachukwu, Amah Nnanna, and Turnah George — are plaintiffs in a case at the federal high court in Abuja, with suit no: FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025. The federal high court had restrained the PDP from holding its planned national elective convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. However, on November 4, the state high court in Oyo ordered the PDP and Umar Damagum, the…

‎The honorable representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT) has extended a warm felicitations to Ibadan North East Local Government chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, on birthday anniversary. ‎In his heartfelt congratulatory message issued from his Constituency office, Hon AKT described Akintayo as “a loyal party man whose dedication to grassroots development has greatly enhanced the party acceptability by the populace in Ibadan North East.” ‎”As number citizen of Ibadan North East, Hon. Akintayo has been working closely with different sectors and ministries to bring down dividends of democracy to the nook and cranny of his local government. ‎”His selflessness,…

Ibadan, Oyo State| The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has warmly felicitated the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Describing him as an indispensable pillar of the PDP and a towering figure in Nigerian politics, Kamorudeen hailed Amb. Arapaja as a visionary leader whose good leadership has propelled the party to greater heights and fostered unprecedented unity in the South side region and beyond. “Your Excellency, Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, on this auspicious day marking another glorious year in your impactful life,…

George Moghalu, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Anambra governorship election, has explained why he lost in his polling unit in Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi north LGA. At polling unit 017, which has 463 registered voters, only 86 were accredited for the November 8 governorship election. Chukwuma Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, led the unit with 57 votes, while Moghalu of the LP secured 22 votes. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Moghalu said he could not match the cash offered by other candidates and therefore refused to engage in vote-buying. He added that many voters in his polling unit…

‎‎The Peoples Democratic Party’s Stalwart in Lagelu local government, Evangelist Sunday Ayobami Gold has praised Olori Ebi Omituntun Political Dynasty, Chief Babatunde Tijani politically known as ‘Double T’ as a pillar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in Oyo State.‎‎Baba Ayobami Gold commendation was contained in a birthday congratulatory message he sent to Chief Babatunde Tijani.‎‎The party Chieftain expressed heartfelt wishes to Double T adding that he remains a strong pillar for the present administration in the State.‎‎Ayobami Gold said Double T’s influence extends beyond his role as a trusted ally of Governor Makinde.‎‎According to him, the celebrant has…

Honorable representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Olajide Akintunde ‘AKT’ has felicitated with a great leader and Oyo State PDP stalwart, Chief Babatunde Tijani on his auspicious birthday occasion. Hon AKT described Double T as a political juggernaut, who have proven himself over the years to be the best in the field of politics, noting that his commitment and struggle as the Olori-Ebi GSM political dynasty in realizing Omituntun 2.0 has never gone unnoticed. He further acknowledged Double T as a leader who has been consistently playing a fatherly role and giving a positive advise as at when needed. His statement…

‎In a warm felicitations, Lagelu local government supervisory on transportation, Hon Teslim Badmus thousands Oyo residents to congratulate a Father, leader and Olori Ebi Omituntun Political Dynasty, Chief Babatunde Tijani popularly known as “Double T” on birth anniversary. ‎In a heartfelt congratulatory message, Hon Tessy described Chief Babatunde as a passionate and committed leader in the political landscape of Lagelu and Oyo State at large. ‎”Happy birthday to a dynamic, hardworking, and highly committed leader, Chief Double T. Your unwavering dedication to the service of the people of Lagelu is truly commendable. On this special day, I celebrate you and…