2019: ADC Youth Say No To S.O Adeleye.

The youth wing of African Democratic Congress(ADC) in Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency Monday said the group will not support Mr. S.O Adeleye fo the Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu House of Representative Election due to what the group described as total disregard for the party and its leaders. The group accused Mr. Adeleye of engaging in anti party activities which maybe detrimental to the growth of the party. The group said the party leaders should be worried of those using the party to pursue personal gain.

In a statement, release by the group at a press conference, the leader of the group, Comrade Gbenga Adeyemi reinstated the group commitment and support to the party but warn that the party leaders need to be careful of fifth columnist.

Read Statement below. 

PRESS STATEMENT BY ADC KABBA-BUNU/IJUMU YOUTH ON THE IMBROGLIO THAT ERUPTED THE KABBA-BUNU/IJUMU ADC TICKET_*

"For A Better African Democratic Congress(ADC) in Okunland"

Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu ADC Youth.

2019: He will treat us with disdain, Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu ADC Youth Say No To *S.O Adeleye*

Firstly, we wish to applaud the tireless effort of our party leaders in Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, leaders such as, Chief. Olowodola, Engr. Olushola Olumoroti, Hon. Funsho Olumoko, Hon. Ismail Adesayo, Hajia Rakiya Alfa, Hon. Kingsley Oga and Comr. Ajayi Rapheal Sunday.

It’s pertinent we the youth of the constituency clearly state our position over S.O Adeleye  defection to the party.

We the youth of the party therefore wish to dissociate ourselves from him and equally wish to state that:

1. We are worried that Mr. Adeleye have a deliberate intention to ridicule some of our party leaders by using the party as a mere platform to pursue a selfish agenda.

2. He is boastful and believes he can always buy his way with money and this had made him push aside ADC youth in the constituency while at the same time dealing with some PDP leaders/youth against the party’s interest which amounts to anti-party activities and this may affect the party chances at the polls come next year.

3. That we remain faithful and loyal ADC members, our support for the House of Assembly Candidature of Alh. Shuaib Impimisho and Chief. Alfred Aiyenale is unshakeable and unwavering. The Senatorial Candidate, Omoluabi Olabode Adeyemi also have our full backing and prayers but the House of Representative Candidature of S.O Adeleye as being widely rumored is totally unacceptable to us.

4. We the ADC youth in the constituency are worried that S.O Adeleye defection into the party is a calculated plan to frustrate the party and play the ‘’’Judas Iscariot’’ role in advancing the interest of his supporters in PDP.

5. We are also raising concerns that ADC youth have been badly treated by S.O Adeleye who believes with money he can buy himself the party ticket. Our conscience can not be bought by money and we remain committed to rescuing the party from political usurpers. 

6. That we make bold to say Mr. Adeleye is not  and will never be loyal to his party after the 2019 general election either he wins or loses and as a matter of fact we prefer the most humbled and God fearing Dr. JJ Orungun who has gone through thick and thin to register the existence of our party in Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency. 

7. The youth constitute 70% of voters in the coming election and will therefore to some reasonably extent determine the outcome of any election. We therefore urge our leaders to call S.O Adeleye to order or else the party may face some damaging challenges in the coming election.  

8. We are also aware that Mr. Adeleye purchased some motorcycles for delegates of PDP primary election, when he couldn’t emerged at the primary he decided to join our party ADC, one would have expect that, out of genuine love for his new found bride ADC, he would have empowered constituency members with those motorcycles as this will greatly help in advancing the cause of the party in the district and Okunland in general. We then wonder if Mr. Adeleye truly loves the party or only playing pranks on our sensibility. 

9. Mr. Adeleye should also be aware that all other candidates of the party emerged through a transparent direct primary election in which all bonafide members of the party were delegates, consequently we expect that ADC Members whose mandate he wanted to represent as a candidate in the coming election should not be treated with disdain. 

10. Finally, we wish to reiterate our unflinching support to the party, we shall also fully participate in the coming zonal campaign kick-off holding on 29th December but before then we hope all issues raised above will be fully addressed, failure to do this may cause some set back for the party in the constituency as we the party's youth are ready to mobilize against the party in the constituency. 

Thank you all.

ADC....Arise and Shine.

Signed..

Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu ADC Youth.

ELDER LEKE ABEJIDE 2019

It looks as if everyone has been wanting for me. Yesterday would have been too early. Tomorrow  would be too late. I have come at the right moment, " said Napoleon  Bonaparte, the French soldier who surfaced when his country was at the cross of history.

Yagba federal constituency is today encountering difficult times reminiscent of the French experience on the eve of the revolution. Time like this demand the vision  and or intervention of a man that has the wherewithal in term of political experience, to usher in the much needed hope and change for the liberation of our people in yagba federal constituency. Elder Leke Abejide aspirations if become the Representative member of Federal Republic of Nigeria yagba federal constituency, would elicit  a new sense of hope. He has what it takes to provide adequate leadership for this time in our history.

Elder Leke is a rare breed, consistent and compassionate, brilliant and detribalised. He is a picture of a man at peace with himself and the world at large; he has a critically balanced view of the various problems confronting yagba federation.

Nigeria has come full circle and politics is here again. We must at this time be very careful not to make another costly mistakes. We should never again cast our votes for a master, a man who would occupy legislative position like a god who must be worshipped and a pretender. We should be well informed this time and wisely choose our leader, a leader that is human and humane, a servant of the people, a first among equals. That is why we are proud to introduce Elder Leke Abejide, a man who has the qualities of a great leader, yet humbled, down - to - earth and results - oriented in whatever venture he lays his hands  on. Surely, the good people of Yagba federal constituency have everything to gain by giving him the mantle to pilot the ship of yagba federation on the temptuous sea into a place of safety and bliss.

Civil servants and pensioners, widows and students, farmers, market women and entrepreneurers will have cause to smile for the first time since Yagba federal constituency came into being on August 27,1991. He who wears the shoes, as the adage says, know where it pinches. Elder Leke Abejide knows the rough road on which the good people of yagba federal constituency walk. Then he also knows how to straighten the path and smoothen cracked surface. Let collectively pray, support, canvass and vote for Elder Leke Abejide for Yagba federal house of representative and he will readdress all the ills in the constituency.

 He is capable of bringing out a vision of what he wishes to achieve, and have a requisite knowledge and experience to solve the problems he is likely to encounter. He believes he is competent and sound in the art of managing people and resources without turning the people into slaves, and without converting the peoples resources to his personal  assets. He properly understands the mandate of being a member of house of representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria. He has the leadership attributes which confers on him moral authority which embodies the esteemed values of integrity, honesty, consistency and readiness to undergo hardship and suffer deprivation on behalf of the public or on behalf of what he believes in.

 He is not deterred and has since put in the works, viable measures that will help actualise his desired objective. Appreciate at all times, that good governance is a function of an intelligent, clearheaded, effective and efficient legislative. Your vote is your voice, vote wisely. Vote for liberation. Vote for integrity. Vote for the principle of power rotation and justice. Vote Leke Abejide for yagba federal house of representatives come 2019.
Vote  ADC!  Arise and shine!

Signed :- Leke Abejide Media Team. 2019.

KOGI WEST 2019: Ijumu Youths/Students commences House to House campaign for Omoluabi...

As youth leaders unite for youth agenda...

The senatorial race of the leading contender for Kogi West seat, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi received open endorsement and boost over the weekend as youths and students in their numbers trooped the neighbourhood of Iyara, headquarter of Ijumu LGA in solidarity and House to House Campaign in support of what that call a "youthful agenda"

The elated young people who were visibly full of energy, enthusiasm and determination move from one house to another wearing T shirt and Faze cap  with the picture of Omoluabi on them.

One of the leaders of the delegation and prominent Students Leader, Comrade Obanure Ibukun Toluwase described Omoluabi as visionary, patriotic, youthful and useful, she said that the other candidates have been tried and have offered their best, therefore it is time for the real youth to do it, it is time to try Omoluabi whom she called "symbol of Kogi west unity and development". Comrade Ibukun vowed that they will comb the nooks and crannies of Kogi west to mobilize the old and young, men and women, youths and students to vote for progress and prosperity which Omoluabi represent.

In another development, the youths in Yagba federal constituency have resolved to vote Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi  as the concensus candidate to represent them in the red chamber. Speaking during a closed door meeting of like minds held in Odo-Ere, headquarter of Yagba West LGA, Mr Fulusho Ayodele says the best way to have the yagba interest protected at this time is to support Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi for Senate, he described him as a new wine in a new bottle. Mr Ayodele says that the qualities of Omoluabi are exactly what the people need at this material time. He said that Omoluabi knows every single village of yagba land and he is also married to yagba land. As a young man who grew up here and schooled with us here, I believe strongly that he knows this place more than any aspirant and will remember our problems before anyone of them. The group agreed to unite all communities and villages for Omoluabi

Cold War In Kogi Government House

There is a cold war between Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his deputy, Simon Achuba. On January 27, 2016 Governor Bello was inaugurated without a deputy at first. That happened, courtesy of the untimely death of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu, while coasting to victory in the 2015 governorship election. Expectations that the running mate to the late Audu, James Faleke would be sworn in to replace his principal were dashed, when the party opted for the first runner up in the primary and that happened to be Bello. Hence, Bello was inaugurated without a deputy.

Two weeks into his government, Bello in a letter to the House of Assembly, asked the lawmakers to confirm Achuba as his deputy since Faleke rejected to be deputy. The House later confirmed Hon. Achuba and he was sworn in. Achuba was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party until about three weeks to 2015 election, when he dumped PDP to join late Audu for his campaigns. 

Specifically, he was the chairman Kogi State Environmental Protection Agency (KOSEPA). But at the time many of PDP stalwarts pretended to be working for the party’s victory, they were also fully engaged in anti-party activities.

The equation favoured Achuba and he became the new bride. But not long after, the cold war began, as his ideas did not tally with those of the Governor. 

Months into the new administration, things started falling apart and news broke that Achuba had dumped APC for PDP, but the Deputy Governor denied any such move. But the rumour mill kept rolling and refused to go away.

There appears to be a powerful cabal within Bello’s Government that is bent on ensuring that the Achuba resigns or throws in the towel, as there were reports of plans to use the State House of Assembly to impeach him. But that option seemed to have hit the rocks, as some of the Assembly members are alleged to also have some axe to grind with the Government.

Again, even if the impeachment gets the support of Assembly members, another major hurdle would be getting the state Chief Judge to buy into the idea, as he also have issues with the government over mode of payment of Judiciary staff.

The government/judiciary face-off came to a head, when the House mooted the idea of the Chief Judge’s suspension recently, a move that was frustrated by an injunction from a Kogi State High Court.

So, working behind the scene, the cabal has ensured that the Deputy Governor is subjected to humiliating circumstances in a deliberate effort to frustrate him out of office.

It was gathered that the story of him dumping the APC for PDP was not the Deputy Governor’s making, but one of the cabal’s strategies to get rid of Achuba.

However, the story did not gel, as he spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Sylvester Akor, who described the rumour as a wicked lie. Achuba categorically stated that if he was decamping from APC to PDP, it would not be from behind the scene, and that it would be done in the public glare.

Sources close to Government House said the Kogi number two citizen has been handling his ordeal with maturity and calm, as he remained unperturbed, without giving the public any clue.

Another strategy to frustrate him was to cut off electricity supply to his office, which was directly linked to the dedicated line to the governor’s office. 

Similarly, water supply into the office has allegedly been epileptic, making it tough for him and his aides to conveniently use the office.

Deputy Gov. Governor and Chief of Staff

It was also gathered that the Deputy Governor’s salary was last paid in February, while his wife’s salary was stopped the following month. The development, it was alleged, has resulted in his rare appearance in office or at public functions recently.

Although, the embattled deputy governor has always put up a stoic front, all seems not to well. The administrator of his local government area in Ibaji, Honourable Tom Offor, was allegedly removed without Achuba’s knowledge. While the local administrator was said to be hosting an official function with the governor’s wife, Rashida Bello, in attendance in Ibaji, his removal was announced in the media.

It was gathered that the deputy governor attempted to inquire from his principal about the chairman’s removal, but the governor denied any knowledge of the development. The governor is very smart in public to pretend that all is well between him and his deputy, as if they are always on same page, working for the development of the state.

Bello, who spoke through his Director General on Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, said the story of any crack between him and Achuba was a creation of mischief-makers wanting to capitalise on the current political environment in the state.

According to Fanwo, the Deputy Governor represented the governor at the swearing-in ceremony of Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, just as he had been functioning without inhibitions. He also described the administrator’s removal as a government routine, and that the local government boss was only redeployed as Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Power.

Sometime in the past, when Governor Bello was rumoured to have died in a German Hospital, after he was said to have collapsed in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital, the Deputy could not act on his behalf, as power was not really transferred to him.

The death rumour, mostly peddled by scaremongers did not come as a surprise, as similar rumour was also peddled during a foreign trip embarked upon by his predecessor, former Governor Idris Wada towards the last year of his tenure.

In Wada’s case, his then deputy, Mr. Yomi Awoniyi, rose to the occasion in his boss’ defence, describing the insinuations about Governor Wada’s deteriorating health in an Indian hospital, as not only baseless, but also a figment of the imagination of mischief makers. 

In Bello’s case, Achuba’s voice was not heard throughout the period, confirming that he may not have actually been in charge, as people were made to believe.Again, during Governor Bello’s recent trip in the company of President Muhammadu Buhari to Poland for the Climate Change Summit, power was transferred to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mathew Kolawole, who acted as Governor, while the Deputy Governor was allegedly forced to embark on a two-month leave.

Fanwo, who broke the news, said the Governor handed over to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Matthew Kolawole before departing for Climate Change Summit in Poland. He said the Governor did what was necessary to keep the administration of the state going.

When asked about the whereabouts of the Deputy Governor, Fanwo told newsmen to inquire from the Deputy Governor’s media handlers. Fanwo’s voice spoke volumes, as it portrayed the tone of a Government House media team working in disarray. 

Ordinarily, it is expected that all Deputy Governor’s appointees are actually those of the Governor, going by the provision of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

But Fanwo could not hide the fact that all was not well in their circle. And making the Deputy proceed on a two-month leave at a critical election year smells fishy.

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JUBILATION IN LOKOJA METROPOLIS, AS SEN MELAYE REHABILITATE BURNT SCHOOLS, DONATES ONE MILLION NAIRA TO ISANLU COMMUNITY.

Their was a heavy jubilation in Lokoja metropolis, particularly in Sarkin Noma and Lokongoma community where block of Four classrooms built by Kogi West Senator, Otunba Dino Melaye was burnt few months ago.

The schools were part of constituency projects built and equipped by Sen Dino Melaye, and were already been used by the school authority and the pupil until elements of destructive politics and gangs of anti- development vandalized and set it ablaze on the very day it was slated for commissioning.

We're happy today, to announce to the good people of Kogi West,  that Sen Dino Melaye, (PDP, Kogi West), have rebuilt the school back and now been put to use for the benefit of our children.

The highly elated and cheerful community leaders of Sarkin Noma and Lokongoma expressed their happiness and appreciation to Sen Melaye, describing him as God sent.

Before Renovation 

They said, when these school was burnt in the two affected communities July this year, we offered special prayer, and today we've left those who commit this heinous crime against our children and community have been left to God.

They described Sen Dino Melaye as true son of Kogi West, an achiever and a man of his word as  demonstrated under his three years as Kogi West Senator.
They offered special prayers for him, and wished him sound victory at the poll.

After Renovation 

In related development, Sen Melaye equally donated one million naira to Isanlu community in Yagba East LGA.
The donation was in swift response to the ranging electricity challenges of the community, to procure some electrical equipment and restore their light back.


SDM MEDIA TEAM.

Hon. Faleke Bags The City People Achievement Award for Legislative Development.

Member House of Representative and former Deputy Governorship Candidiate to late Prince Abubakar Audu, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke has bagged The City People Prestigious Special Achievement Award for Legislative Development in Ikeja Federal Constituency Lagos State.

Hon. Faleke was honored on Friday. He was honoured alongside other eminent Nigerians, business men and prominent politicians.

Receiving the Award on behalf of the Hon. Faleke, Mrs. Bukola Faleke, wife of the lawmaker thanked The City People for the Award and equally assure that the lawmaker will continue to do more for Ikeja Federal Constituency. She said the Award will spur her husband to do more for the people. 

She dedicated the award to God, stakeholders, leaders and members of Ikeja Federal Constituency.

City People Award is a special and widely known award because of the integrity of the publishers.

Elder Leke Abejide extol new Elejuku of Ejuku.

The Candidate of African Democratic Congress(ADC) for Yagba House of Representatives Election, Elder Leke Abejide have expressed confidence that the reign of His Royal Highness, Oba Abdulhamid Funsho Ayeni, the new Elejuku of Ejuku, would usher in greater peace and development in Ejuku Kingdom.

The new Elejuku of Ejuku, Oba Abdulhamid Funsho Ayeni was unveiled yesterday before the Ejuku Traditional Council.

He also felicitated with the Ejuku people world over, on the unveiling of a new king in Ejuku Kingdom, expressing confidence that the reign of the new Oba will usher in new hope for the people and progress in all ramifications.

In a statement, on Thursday, Elder Leke Abejide through his media team expressed happiness at the development, saying that the new monarch ascended the throne sufficiently equipped to showcase and stretch the rich culture of Ejuku Kingdom. 

The Elejuku of Ejuku was later today presented to Yagba East Traditional Council.

Signed: Leke Abejide Media Team. 

Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu: Hon. Teejay leads thousands of Tiv’s supporters to PDP.

Last Sunday, HON TEEJAY YUSUF visits Tiv’s camp in Olle Bunu community, Kabba/Bunu LGA to solicit more support for PDP in the coming elections, almost immediately over 1000 Tiv's volunteered to register with PDP Olle/Oke-offin ward at the camp. The people were visibly jubilating over the visit, describing the lawmaker as a man who cares for all regardless of tribe. They welcome him with open arms. 

In response, HON TEEJAY YUSUF thank the people for the warm reception and promised to lobby for the reconstruction of the road from Olle - camp. The lawmaker also made donations to build a new church for the people. 

The traditional head speaking on behalf of the people said ‘’We are overwhelmed to receive such August visitor, the man of many developmental projects and the best candidate. He said the lawmaker is reliable and God fearing.

Finally he assures TEEJAY YUSUF of their support for PDP.

HON TEEJAY YUSUF also visited Olle youths at Engineer John Ibisagba residence and assured them of more dividends of Democracy. He told the youth to eschew violence but be resolute to vote PDP and stand by their votes.

The youths appreciates all he has done for their community and pledged to give their support to him and the party. 

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Kogi West 2019: Omoluabi on Consultation Visit To Koto, Gegu, Oworo and Chikara.

The Kogi West Senatorial Candidate of African Democratic Congress(ADC) last weekend met with community members of Koto, Gegu, Oworo and Chikara in continuation of his consultations with the people ahead of the Party Senatorial  Campaign kick off slated for December 29th

Omoluabi stormed the communities after attending the Kogi West Zonal Stakeholders meeting of the party held at Kabba on Friday. 

The people received Omoluabi with jubilation and promised to throw their support behind the party. The people described Omoluabi as new wine in a new bottle.

‘’Sen. Smart Adeyemi and Sen. Dino Melaye had done their best and will therefore have to leave the stage for a young and vibrant Omoluabi who has the interest of Kogi Westerners at heart. We have tried and tested both of them and we have seen the impact of their representation on our people, now we need Omoluable, a new breed, who has the capacity to turn the Senatorial district around’’ they all said.

Thanking the people for the warm reception, Omoluabi reassured them of a unique kind of representation. 

‘’Our party ADC will bring all the lost glory back to the district if voted for, we shall be doing things differently, enough of bad roads, poverty and youth unemployment’’

Omoluabi promised there will be a special social intervention scheme for the aged and the poor in the district when elected next year. He urge all members of the communities to support and vote ADC. 

The people offered prayers for Omoluabi and also charged him to be strong, optimistic and have trust in Almighty God.

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Alhaji Shuaib Ipinmisho Felicitates Barr Lanre Ipinmisho on his appointment, Hails President Muhammad Buhari.

Candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) For Kogi State House Of Assembly, Representing Ijumu Constituency, Otunba Shuaib Ipinmisho has congratulated his brother, Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho, MFR on his appointment as member of Presidential Advisory Committee On Eradication Of Drug Abuse (PACEDA).

According to Alhaji Shuaib Ipinmisho, the appointment of Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho is as a result of his diligence and meticulous service while he held sway as the Director General of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) For 4years.

In a statement signed by the House of Assembly hopeful Alhaji Shuaib said, "I congratulate my brother, Asiwaju Lanre Ipinmisho (MFR), Asiwaju Ogidi and a quintessential omoluabi Okun. I wish him the required zeal to consolidate on his experience as a renowned international illicit drug fighter and I pray for more elevation and successes. I seize this opportunity  to thank the government of President Muhammad Buhari for giving Chief Lanre Ipinmisho another chance to contribute his quota to the fight against the hard drugs menace and the development of  Nigeria at large".

Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho is a lawyer that has served on the board of Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for 6years, member of Council on Legal Education for 4years and he's the immediate past Director General Of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) where he served for 4years.