Ekiti 2022: Afuye and his many Dribbles

.....Tales of an inconsistent crusader turned politician

Little is known about the ADP Deputy gubernatorial candidate Mr. Idowu Afuye who today stunned many few weeks to the governorship election in the state jumped ship from the ADP party where he was the deputy governorship aspirant to Erelu Halle Elebute in the election that will come up on June 18th 2022.

He first came into spotlight when he started championing the cause of the southern agenda where  candidates from the two prominent parties in the state were jostling that by rotation it was the turn the of the region to produce a governor in the state. In a twist of event, maybe having studied the political weakness of the southern politicians, Mr. Idowu Afuye turned a crusader overnight patronising all the southern politicians that anything short of the region producing the next governor will not be acceptable.

He had on many occasions gathered what chinua Achebe termed "efulefu" in his book " Arrow of God" that is people of no record to himself set up a campaign and was funded by southern politicians who thought he was doing them a great service. 

Late last year, the self leader of the Southern agenda called for  press conferences, initiated campaigns and walks threatening brimstone and fire to the executive governor of the state Dr. John Kayode Fayemi and the APC state executives that the party will lose the forthcoming guber election if it fails to present its candidate from the southern region. In his words " anybody from South who accepted anything short of Governor is a bastard, in fact Deputy is a big no"

One now wonder what went wrong when he suddenly appeared on the bill board with Erelu Elebute Halle who was contesting for the position of the governor on the platform of the ADP, what's more, Idowu Afuye in a flowing Agbada had Deputy written on his picture. It didn't come to my person as a shock but my shock was how on earth he got Elebute to accept him as her running mate. One thing, that should be considered in our day to day dealings is integrity and I doubt if Afuye has one. If you are going back on your words then people should not take you serious. I knew the romance would not last long because my investigation on Afuye reveals he is just out to where his bread will be buttered, a close source confided in me  that he thought Erelu Bambam had enough goodies he presumably jumped ship when he noticed all that glitters are not gold.

Whoever, advised Elebute to take Afuye with her on the political journey has done her a great disservice and as the Yoruba song will say " ti a ba fe bani rinrin ajo, ka mo eni ti a n barin" it appears madam Halle hardly knows who she took to be a confidant.

Anyways, Afuye has jumped ship today declaring for the candidate of the All progressive Congress and telling the world that the ADP candidate  has no focus or strength to win the election. The question is, did he just woke up to reality or has the honey finished in the pot? Only Afuye can say.

The latest from his mouth was that he is coming or will woo 20,000 supporters for BAO the APC candidate, this is funny because even Afuye himself knows he can't woo 100 people to the party. This defection is another of his numerous antics to butter his bread or possibly get an appointment should the candidate win.

Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is already a force to be reckoned with in this political race and should he emerge, his victory has no connection with Afuye's defection in fact his coming into the party is more or less a liability.

I won't be surprised if in the next four years our comrade storms the street again for another season of money making venture which he has masters so well.

Anyways Good luck to him on his new found love.

Idowu Adebomi

Ado Ekiti

Ekiti Guber Election: TEI Dialogues with stakeholders on successful Election

The Electoral Institute (TEI) has held its Maiden Edition of dialogue on subsequent elections in Nigeria even as the election that will usher in a new government in Ekiti State come June 18 2022 draws closer.

The event  took place   at Hassanat Event centre on Thursday 12th May 2022  in Ado Ekiti the Ekiti state capital.

"The Policy Dialogue on Ekiti State Governorship Election 2022: A Litmus Test For Election Administration in Nigeria Under The Dispensation of the New Electoral Act 2022 " was the paper delivered by Prof Christopher Oluwadare, a lecturer from the Department of Sociology, Ekiti state University.

Earlier, the Director General of The Electoral Institute, Dr. SA'AD Umar Idris represented by Dr. Ibrahim Sanni  in his address said it was imperative for the Institute to brainstorm and seek solutions to the probable issues in conducting elections especially Ekiti governorship election which will serve as a testing ground  for the new and amended Electoral act  whether there are still bottle necks the Act is yet to address which maybe evident in the election.

The lead discussant, Professor Christopher Oluwadare  highlighted some of the challenges the electoral body, Security agencies and even the electorates are facing during elections which has caused low turn out of voters, intimidation and sometimes violence.

Some of the challenges discussed includes; Low voter's turn out, vote buying,vote trading and vote merchandise. The Electoral Act 2022 and express deployment of technology and violence which has long being part of the electoral system in Nigeria was tabled as participants bare their minds on issues confronting the electorates especially vote buying, intimidation and lack of orientation.

The Resident Electoral commissioner Ekiti State Dr. Tella Niran and Professor Sam Egwu Inec Electoral commissioner Niger State also joined the lead discussant in tabling the challenges and offered probable long lasting solutions to the challenges.

The discussants all agreed that the Inec need to step up her game in maintaining composure and intensity the populace on the need to be actively involved in Electoral processes. Security agents were also tasked to properly monitor the election and ensured that the electorates are protected before during and after the elections.

Responding the commissioner of police ably represented by Superintendent Babayemi assured the stakeholders of the readiness of the police force to maintain law and order during the forthcoming elections he  also appealed to the general public to help security agents by reporting people of susceptible characters,  being vigilant and watchful all the time.

 In his address, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, Chairman Board of Electoral Institute conveyed the goodwill of the Inec chairman Professor Yakubu Mahmood stating the fact that apart from some challenges encountered the Inec has performed creditably well in the Anambra and FCT council elections. He was  of the opinion that the Ekiti election serve as an avenue to test run some the policies embedded in  new constitution Electoral Acts.

The participants include; NGO's, NCO's, Security agencies,Inec, Media, Market leaders and Artisans.

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After Withdrawal: Hon. Prince Monday Hosts his team in Ese-Odo Local Government.

Hon. Prince Akinyomi, one of the leading aspirant for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency who had earlier withdrawn his ambition has hosted his team in Ese-Odo Local Government in appreciation. 

At the get together, he said was to show his appreciation to the critical stakeholders, well-wishers and most especially his teams for their overwhelming support, understanding and cooperation as well as keeping faith in him.

According to him, "I am using this honorary hosting event to shows my undiluted appreciation to all my supporters, well-wishers and particularly members of my team across Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency for their unflinching support throughout the struggle.”

He further urged them to be strong and focus for better future. 

"Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now but certainly, it can't rain forevers. This is a movement that has come to stay forever ".

Earlier, he described his withdrawal decision-making as tough situation but has to do it in orders to respect the decisions of the party leaders and to promote unity in the party.

 #God bless the people of Ilaje and Ese-Odo

 #God bless Ilaje Local Government

 #God bless All Progressive Congress 

 #God bless Ondo State

 #God bless Nigeria

UNDILUTED PAM TEAM

God's Mission: 2023

I Will Restore The Lost Glory  Of  Ifelodun, Boripe, Odo-Otin Federal Constituency. Says Hon. Victor Oladunni.

The ambience was feisty and celebratory as one of the leading aspirants in the 2023 forthcoming election for the House of Representatives in Ifelodun, Boripe, Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Hon (Engr) Victor Oladuni reaffirmed hope whilst attending to his teeming people in his country home in  Ijabe Odo-Otin North.

The Computer Engineer by profession who relishes dynamic service to humanity ventilated these words of assurance via his Media Team.

L- Hon (Engr) Victor Oladuni seen in Actions Commissioning projects in his Constituency 

Hon (Engr) Victor Oladuni vowed that he would make sure that all the students from his Federal Constituency are well taken care off in terms of free scholarships, with the less privileged, and excellent students being rewarded. Victor Oladuni said, "This has become my habitual character and I have been doing this before. Now the people of the Constituency should be expecting more if I am given the mandate to Represent them in the House of Representatives."

Hon Victor also gave hope to the unemployed graduates in IBO Federal Constituency stating, "Your dedicated time and efforts expended in studies in the higher institution will not be in vain.
There will be gainful employment for the majority"

As regards the market women, farmers and those engaged in one business or the other,  Engr Victor said that there will be cooperative loans for the people (IBO Federal Constituency) to boost their business. He said: "The salient and exciting thing is that I am very much part of you and I feel your assorted pains. Let's forge ahead together,"

M- Hon (Engr) Victor Oladuni seen in Actions  extending warming greetings with his Constituency

He now appealed to the people of Osun and the people of IBO federal Constituency not to fall into the hands of "the seasonal politicians who always come to you when they need your votes. I also urge you to cast your vote for Gov Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola for the people of IBO federal Constituency to enjoy even more dividends of Democracy. Indeed, it is a privilege to have  someone like Gboyega Oyetola at this critical time when the economy of Nation has been somewhat derailed,"

Engr Victor pointed out that if not because of Oyetola's intervention and his awesome experience plus the wisdom of God which Mr Gov is using to manage the scarce resources coming to the state, things could have been dire for the people. "The only way to compensate Oyetola is  for the people of Osun, the people of Ifelodun, Boripe, Odo-Otin Federal Constituency to cast their votes en masse for Alh. Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola and make sure they bring him to power again in the July 16 Governorship election."

Engr Victor pontificated that the  people of IBO Federal Constituency should rest assure that "a new scintillating era has  come to the Constituency, in as much as I am elected to represent you in the House of Representatives."

VICTOR OLADUNI MEDIA TEAM

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Ifelodun, Boripe And Odo-Otin Federal Constituency 2023: Ward Chairmen's, Secretaries And Women Leaders In Ifelodun Pass Vote Of Confidence In MOSHADEK.

Today Chief Moshood Adekunle Oluawo Officially received his Expression of Interest and Nomination form at his De Moshadek Castle Winlola Area Of IKirun the Headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government in the presence of Ward Chairmen, Secretaries and Women Leaders across the Council. In their separate reaction, they appreciate the Ekerin of IKirunland for listened to the calls by well-meaning People's of Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency and they promised to support his aspiration to become the next Member of  House of Representatives to represent the good people of Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency at Green Chamber come 2023.

Recalled the group loyal to his aspiration TEAM MOSHADEK was at Headquarter of APC party Secretariat in Abuja yesterday to obtain the expression of interest and nomination form for him with a sum of Ten Million Naira only (#10,000,000).

Today at exactly 9AM the Party Chairmen, Secretaries and Women in Ifelodun Local Government came out in Mass to officially present the nomination form for him to show their support for his aspiration for Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency in 2023.

Moshadek who can not hide his joy appreciate the TEAM MOSHADEK and party faithful for their surprised and promise to make the constituents proud, he also use the medium to thanks them for supporting the Government of Gov Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola and appeal to them to work assiduously for Re-election of Mr Governor in July 16.

MOSHADEK MEDIA TEAM

OsunDecides2023:

Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency 2023: My Chances Of Winning APC REP Ticket is High, Says Moshadek

The Ekerin Of IKirunland and Leading Aspirant for IBO Federal Constituency of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Moshood Adekunle Oluawo De Moshadek has said he remains unshaken and very confident of winning the House Of Representative ticket of the APC.

The formal Commissioner Technical of SUBEB and Ekerin Of IKirunland hopeful who is in the race with other aspirants in the APC spoke on Monday in IKirun the Headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government, after he received his Expression of Interest and Nomination form purchased on his behalf by TEAM MOSHADEK a group loyal to his Aspiration and working for Re-election of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

He explained that his chances of winning the House of Representatives ticket are very high.

According to him, “my chances of winning the ticket are incredibly high and I am very confident. I am sure I can and I will win it.”

Moshadek urge all the Constituency to work assiduously towards the reelection of our achieving leader, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola as there is no reward for goodness other than goodness.

Moshadek said, “I have aspired for the Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency 2019 before our party opt for Consensus Candidate.

"I promise to make all Constituents proud and with your support, I believe that ILERI OLUWA MA SE in Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, he explained."

 MOSHADEK MEDIA TEAM

MOB Submits Re-election forms for APC Ekiti Central Senatorial district

By: Idowu Adebomi

Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Michael  Opeyemi Bamidele on Monday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for All Progressive Congress (APC), Ekiti Central Senatorial District for re-election as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Senator Bamidele in a statement issued by his media Office in  Abuja, pledged to attract more dividends of Democracy to the people of Ekiti Central if re-elected as Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He used the opportunity to thank the leadership of APC in Ekiti State and party members for their continuous support towards his re-election.

"Bamidele said  after submitting the nomination and expression of interest form, it is time to continue the good work he has started.

" I appreciate the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State and members of the party for their continuous support towards his my re-election to the Red Chamber in 2023."