Communique Released After the 2nd  Virtual Meeting Held By Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group On  Sunday 15th May, 2022

The meeting which was presided over by the National Convener, Omoluabi Jayeola Afolabi witnessed the online presence  of members from various locations within the country. At the meeting critical issues were tabled for discussion. Of most concern to distinguished members is the state of the nation which begs for attention from all stakeholders especially the political class who have been saddled with the responsibility of providing leadership for the  country we all call our own. Critical issues of concern include 

1. Hike in the pump price of PMS and other petroleum by- products

2.Prolonged ASUU Nationwide Strike

3. The death of Miss Deborah Samuel, Student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto.

1.Hike in the pump price of PMS:

On the issue of hike in the pump price of PMS, AGO and other petroleum by-products which has been the case across various states in the country as at the time of the last meeting of the group in March. The Group observed that the pump price of PMS has reduced moderately across the country as against the #250, #230 or #190 it was sold in almost all the filling stations across the country except for BOVAS, RANO and a few other independent oil marketers who have been consistent in selling as low as #165.00.

 However, the Group pray that the price of petrol and other by-products  finally return to normalcy as soon as possible following the economic hardship Nigerians are currently being subjected to in recent times.

2. ASUU- FG Prolonged Strike

The  ongoing  negotiation between ASUU and FG have been described to be taking too much time at the detriment of students and research which the universities are expected to be actively engaged in at this age and time when universities in developed countries are burning the candle day and night to come up with cutting edge researches and innovations. The Group expressed worry  as members observed that the nationwide strike unfortunately is still on despite several appeal to government by stakeholders. Omoluabi Team Alliance expressed dissatisfaction at the attitude of government to education which is the right of every child. Members pointed out that the recent action of students through the directive of NANS is a reaction expected from students since they are the one affected the most. The The Group however use the opportunity to appeal passionately to Federal Government to do the needful as soon as possible to avert the possibility of breakdown of law and and other with the possibility of crises between student populace and government officials especially now that political parties are preparing for their primaries on or before June 3rd, 2022.

3. Death of Deborah Samuel:

Omoluabi Team Alliance will not hide its reactions to the recent killing of one Samuel Deborah, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto by a mob of identified moslem fanatics and extremist who unfortunately were reported to be students and colleagues of the deceased. Omoluabi Team Alliance is of the opinion that justice be served on students who led and participated in such heinous act. Such students or persons should be rebuked, punished, black listed, studentship cancelled and made to face the law. The group, Omoluabi Team Alliance however  condole with the parents,  family members and friends of the deceased. While all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic and religious background should condemn such animalistic act in a 21st century. The Group also demand that the Government of Sokoto State and the Federal Government by extension deploy security agencies to the street of Sokoto to immediately protect the lives and properties of Christians residing and doing their lawful business in a community known to be the  seat of caliphate.

 E- Signed

 Omoluabi Jayeola A.O.

 National Convener

EKITI2023:

I will not take my  unopposed ticket for Granted Senator Bamidele Assures  Constituents.

.....Promises to work for Party victory in guber Election

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele has assured the good people of Ekiti Central constituency of his readiness to continue to build on the foundational legacy he has laid.

Opeyemi who also doubles as Chairman of Southern Senators Forum of the 9th Assembly also maintained that he would never take the decision of the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to return him back to Senate through an unopposed party ticket for granted.

MOB as he us fondly called  in a statement issued by his media office after he was screened by the APC Senatorial Screening Panel in Abuja pledged to do everything humanly possible to ensure that the party emerged victorious at the forthcoming June 18, 2022, Governorship Elections in the State. 

He commended the Screening Committee for proper organisation and conduct of the screening process .

"I do not take it for granted that I am being returned unopposed as the Flagbearer of our party in the 2023 Ekiti Central Senatorial elections.

" It means so much to me, I am grateful to the leadership of APC in Ekiti State and grateful to the leadership of the party at the National level. I am also grateful to the people of Ekiti Central Senatorial District for this honor. I don't take it for granted at all.

 That no one is running against me in this race for the ticket of the party is an endorsement of my humble efforts in ensuring effective representation in the Senate in the last three years. It is also an acknowledgment by the leadership of the party and members of the party that I could be entrusted with the position of an elected Representative of the people and one of the leaders of our people in this tough time"

 "It is not that we don't have equally qualified people or eligible people who can obtain the form. But the fact that this has not happened and the leadership of the party has done so much to ensure that I am given a smooth ride to be the candidate of the party, is, to me a sincere and profound effort and from whom to whom much is given, much is also expected.

" It  is a call to further and greater duty.  I will do everything possible to ensure the unity of the party through meaningful reconciliation where it is still necessary to do so and to ensure to drive a process in which there will be integrity and mutual trust."

On Ekiti Governorship Election, MOB declared that he will be going back home, to an  immediate assignment, which is  to go and campaign thoroughly and vigorously to ensure the victory of our party in the June 18 Governorship Election in Ekiti

 " I believe that is the next assignment I am looking forward to and I will put in my best in this regard by the Grace of God."

"You Are A Promised Keeper" Engr. Hon Victor Oladunni Lauds Gov. Gboyega Oyetola.

One of the leading aspirant in Ifelodun, Boripe, Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Hon Engr Victor Oladunni has given kudos to Gov Gboyega Oyetola for fulfilling his promises to the people of Osun.

Victor Oladunni made this statement through his MEDIA TEAM while addressing loyal party members at Ijabe, Odo-Otin North Osun State. In a release available to the press in Osogbo Osun State.

Hon Victor Oladunni praised Mr Governor for his benevolence and goodwill in respect of the souls which were lost and those who were affected by one or the other during the ENDSAS protest which was one of the most volatile and unusual protests in the history of the Nation.

Engr Victor said the sum of 53,000,000.00 being distributed as a compensation shows that Gov Gboyega Oyetola patently shares their pains. Hon Oladunni now prayed that a resurgence of this event will not repeat itself again.

He also urged the youth to always ally with the government to settle any grievances they might have with the powers that be. "This will nip in the bud any chances of miscreants hijacking protests being made by the Youths. He said though protests are part of Democracy but notwithstanding we must give room for dialogue to allow peace to reign in our society," Engr Victor Oladunni said.

HON ENGR VICTOR OLADUNNI MHR MEDIA TEAM

Aftermath of his Withdrawal from the Ilaje/Ese-Odo MHR race: Prince Akinyomi Monday Hosts his team in Ese-Odo Local Government

Prince Akinyomi Monday PAM, one of the leading aspirant for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency who had earlier withdrawn his ambition hosted his team in Ese-Odo Local Government in appreciation of their unalloyed support and commitment towards his ambition. 

At the get together, PAM appreciated his supporters,  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 event to show 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 a tough one 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 and Ese-Odo Local Governments

 #God bless All Progressive Congress

 #God bless Ondo State

 #God bless Nigeria

PAM MEDIA TEAM

OsunDecides2022

"Your Second Term Is A Collective Effort, I Have Prepared For Campaign," Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun, Assures Osun State Gov. Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola.

A customised campaign lorry made by Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun for Gov. Gboyega Oyetola second term ambition 

With the Osun state Governorship election just around the corner, one of the leading aspirants in Osun West Senatorial election, Brig Gen Lekan Adeniran has told the people of Osun West to remain firm, steadfast and defiant with the All Progressives party and Governor Gboyega Oyetola to make the second term of Gov Gboyega Oyetola a reality. 

He said, "Voting for Oyetola is akin to voting for the development and progress of Osun," The Rtd Gen made the statement when he addressed the people of Osun West, who praised him for his love and his commitment to the second term of Mr Gov. 

Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun holding his Senator's nomination and expression form at APC National Office Abuja

Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun seen in actions Canvassing for Gov Gboyega Oyetola second term ambition in his Constituency

Akogun Adeniran, who orchestrated and branded a new trailer for the campaign of Mr Gov went down memory lane, stressing that he has been in fervent support of Progressives since the days of AD, and he has never for once deviated or lost hope in the administration of Progressives.

Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun customized hummer buses to aid Gov. Oyetola second term ambition 

The Gen, who has obtained and submitted his Senatorial form, urged the people of Osun West Senatorial District to rest assured that, he will not let them down if he is given an opportunity to Represent them at the National Assembly.

Brig. Gen (RTD) Lekan Adeniran Akogun, distributing Ramadan relief packages for his Constituency people's 

BRIG GEN RTD LEKAN ADENIRAN AKOGUN FOR SEN. MEDIA TEAM

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.