BIGIF, Stop-Violence Against Women In Politics Campaigners Counsels Women To Go Out To Vote.

BIGIF, Stop-Violence Against Women In Politics Campaigners Counsels Women To Go Out To Vote.

By Emmanuel Onwusoro

The Balm In Gilead Foundation For Sustainable Development, the promoters of the Stop-Violence Against Women In Politics campaign has counselled and advised women in Ekiti State to trooped out enmasse to cast their votes in the Governorship election scheduled for tomorrow Saturday.

The Executive Director for Balm In Gilead Foundation For Sustainable Development, BIGIF, Mrs. Tunmininu Adedeji dropped the message at the Live Town Hall Meeting held in Ado Ekiti on Friday. 

Tunmininu Adedeji while speaking with Journalists at the event advised women in Ekiti State to mobilized themselves enmass on Saturday to cast their votes for the person's of their choice.

The BIGIF Executive Director posited that the organization is a non - governmental organization and a non partisan one.

She went on to encouraged women, both old and young and all the population of the women in the State to come out and cast their votes for the person's of their choice at tomorrow's election. 

She stated that, if the population of the women in Ekiti State refused to come to vote in the election, they will continue to be irrelevant in the scheme of things in the State. 

She revealed further, that, during the period of election, we don't count prayers, we only count votes. 

She urged them not to consider to sit or sleep at home on the election day. "Women should not just sit down or be sleeping at home. They should also add their voices to leadership and governance by coming out tomorrow to vote for the person's of their choice. And in case of any violence in their polling units, we have a toll free line that they can call to report", she retorted.

According to the Executive Director, she said, "the Stop Violence Campaign has a Situation Room in partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC situated at their Headquarters along Ikere Ekiti road. Every Service Provider are ready to receive distress calls and to attend to it swiftly". 

"We have all apparatus ready for that work tomorrow. Anybody can call into our toll free line on 08003003333".

She charged the women of Ekiti State not to fear coming out to cast their votes because of violence on the election day. 

"We know that the fear of violence, always put women away during elections".

She went further to tell the women of Ekiti State not allow any voters apathy but to make use of their enormous strength and population to improve the election participation. 

"We are encouraging and wants them to know that, security apparatus are on ground. We have Survival Support Centre. We have the Toll Free Line where they can report cases of violence against them. We are assuring our women that by the Grace of God, there will not be violence against them during the election. Women can come out and add their voice to this election tomorrow by going out to cast their votes. Women also should conduct themselves in a peaceful manner".

EKITI 2022 Guber: Segun Oni Prioritizes Workers Welfare.

EKITI 2022 Guber: Segun Oni Prioritizes Workers Welfare.

...denies BAO, APC alliance as SDP National Chairman endorses him.

The Social Democratic Party, SDP governorship flag bearer in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti state,  Engineer Adebayo  Segun Oni has assured civil servants of prompt payment of salaries  if elected as Governor of the state come June 18 2022.

Oni made this promise during his finale campaign in Ado Ekiti, the State capital on 16th June 2022 at the Ado Ekiti pavilion centre.

He also declared that the  news spread by some quartets that he met with the All Progressive Congress, APC presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to step down for Biodun Oyebanji of the APC, is false and such news emanated from the camp of his rivals who are aware of his credibility.

" I met with some civil servants and I discovered that pension deductions are not paid by the current government.

Therefore, if we don't do anything fast now, it means very soon our people will be retiring and then, nothing would be done"

"Some people carried rumour that I met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu that I would step down for APC, I want to tell you today that it did not happen and it will never happen."

The SDP National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Shehu Musa Garba endorsed him, portrayed  Oni as a man of peace, unifier and one  who believes  in fairness.

He thanked his loyalists for their unrelenting sacrifice and charged them to canvass and vote  for him come June 18 so as to win the election.

" Let me tell you, it's not about today but Saturday. I want to assure you that SDP believes in Segun Oni, we have confidence in him.

He is a man of peace, equity and fairness.

The party is grateful for your sacrifice and we assure you that he will deliver well.

Therefore, let's all come out this Saturday and vote for our son so that SDP can be victorious.

Also, the Presidential Candidate of the Party, Adewole Adebayo enjoined the party patriots to vote for Oni and support him come 2023 general election for the betterment of the State.

Chief Segun Oni was then formally presented the flag of the party by the SDP National chairman.

Some of the dignitaries that attended the event include the SDP governorship Candidate of Taraba State, Danladi Baido, Kenneth Gbagi of Delta State, Akeem Lawal of Kwara State, Dr Umar Ardo of Adamawa State and many others.

Efon Alaaye Ekiti, Erinmo, Iwaraja Ijesa Road Officially Commissioned.

Efon Alaaye Ekiti, Erinmo And Iwaraja Ijesa Road Officially Commissioned.
....as Otunba Niyi Adebayo scores Buhari high on Infrastructure.

President Muhammad Buhari has  reiterated his  commitment in  ensuring that citizens of the country enjoy infrastructural projects by rehabilitating and  constructing good roads across the nation.

President Buhari  who was ably represented by the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo during the official commissioning and handover of Efon Alaaye- Erinmo and Iwaraja said, addressing road development is sacrosanct if employment, commercialization and economic development goals are to be achieved.

Adebayo, while highlighting the achievements of the Federal government said no  administration has completed more infrastructural projects than the Muhammad Buhari led administration. He maintained that the road will function for the purpose it was designed for  if motorists and people of the communities will abide by all the safety guidelines and abstain from anything that will weaken the road.

In picture the road that linking Efon Alaaye in Ekiti, Erinmo and Iwaraja in Osun states

The commissioning of the road linking  Efon Alaaye in Ekiti, Erinmo and Iwaraja in Osun states took place on 16th June 2022 at the flag off point in Efon Alaaye Ekiti.

Earlier, the Honorable Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola who was represented by the Director of Highways Southwest Adedamola Kuti  said the federal ministry of works is committed to roll out projects that will be of economic value to the people of the country. 

He was of the opinion that the road will serve the two states and ease vehicular movements.

In his own words, the Alaaye of Efon kingdom, Oba Adesanya Aladejare Agunsoye II thanked the federal government for remembering the road after it was neglected for 14 years. He however pleaded that traffic signs are installed to junctions, bends and other necessary areas to reduce accidents which is now becoming a norm in some areas of the road.
Likewise, the Elerimo of Erinmo Ijesa Oba Odunayo Ajayi and Awaraja of Iwaraja Ijesa Oba Sunday Isola Ibironke appealed to the federal government to continue to make the people of the country happy by embarking on more infrastructural projects across the country especially Osun to Lagos express way where some of the bad portions needs urgent attention.

The Deputy governor of Ekiti state Chief Bisi Egbeyemi and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele  in their words promised more infrastructural projects with the peoples continual support for the government, they appealed to the people to continue to vote the APC especially in the Saturday gubernatorial election in Ekiti state.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in action during the road commissioning 

Meanwhile, the director of  KOPEK Construction Limited Mr. Issam Feghali said the road construction began in 2019 and gulped about 4 billion naira. He maintained that although lack of funds affected the time but did not in any way affect  the  quality of work.

The director of  KOPEK Construction Limited Mr. Issam Feghali

Mr. Feghali said the road was officially handed over to the federal government in 2022 immediately all outstanding debts were settled, He gave the  assurance that the road will stand the test of time. 

 
The Director of highways southwest Mr. Adedamola said it is a thing of joy that the road is now ready for use. He admonished the people of the communities linked by the road to make judicious use of the road by not engaging in defacing, cutting or burning tyres on the road which he said might weaken the road and cause early damage.

The event had in attendance Traditional rulers from the 3 communities, Federal ministry of works, the commissioner for works in Ekiti State Mr. sola Adebayo and the Chairman of Efon Alaaye local Government Honorable Olabode Oluwadare and other dignitaries.

HISTORY OF BODIJA, THE FIRST HOUSING ESTATE IN NIGERIA

HISTORY OF BODIJA, THE FIRST HOUSING ESTATE IN NIGERIA

The first Housing estate in Nigeria was the Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan.

The Ibadan Housing Estate was birthed in 1959 when the regional government decided to increase the number of modern houses available in the city. The Estate was built on a 400-acre of land in the area known as Bodija. At the time, the location of what is now Bodija was the outskirt of the city of Ibadan.

All the houses in the Estate had all the basic amenities: light, water, garden, etc; however, the difference was in the number of rooms and the quality of materials used to build the structures and the architectural designs. The Estate project housed 3 types of structures for different classes of people.

The first types of houses were priced at £1,200 for lower-income folks, and the initial deposit was £50. The second type of houses available in the estate project were houses priced at £1,650, and an initial deposit of £200 was required before the houses could be occupied. The third type of house cost £3,000 and an initial deposit of £650 was required. As you may have guessed, the highest-priced houses were the houses that were more than a story building.

Most of the houses were occupied by white-collar workers and professional people. Few persons in the older and more congested parts of Ibadan jumped on the opportunity of buying even the lowest-priced houses.

The picture in this throwback post was the largest house available in the Estate and it sold for £3,500.

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EkitiGuber: Widows Pray for BAO’s Victory as Election holds on Saturday.

EkitiGuber: Widows Pray for BAO’s Victory as Ekiti Election holds on Saturday. 

 

Oyebanji: I’m under obligation to take care of women, children
Widows in Ekiti State on Thursday prayed for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji at the poll in Saturday’s election in the state.
In an emotion laden voice, the widows, under the umbrella of Lead Support and Empowerment Initiatives, said the feedback from some of them who had had encounter with Oyebanji spurred them to organise the prayer session.
The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State chapter, Comrade Joshua Olatunde Kolapo, who was at the prayer session commended the women for their selfless move in the interest of Ekiti people.

“I must confess that today’s effort by our mothers is a new development in the campaign to elect Biodun Oyebanji as governor. As a kind hearted man, I can assure you all that BAO will not disappoint you,”

Responding on an emotional note that also melted hearts, Oyebanji said he was under serious obligation to take care of women generally and widows in particular.
Speaking further, the candidate disclosed the revealation his wife had on the need for his administration to pay special attention to issues concerning women and children.

“What else can I say than to express my sincere gratitude to my mothers and sisters, who have demonstrated love towards me. I see in you my late mother, I feel your pain and I promise to be your prince of hope. I implore all to write today’s date down as a turning point in the affairs of Ekiti women and children,” he stated.

OYEBANJI CAMPAIGN DISMISSES PRIMARY NULLIFICATION RUMOUR ....SAYS APC CANDIDATE SET FOR LANDSLIDE VICTORY

OYEBANJI CAMPAIGN DISMISSES PRIMARY NULLIFICATION RUMOUR 

....SAYS APC CANDIDATE SET FOR LANDSLIDE VICTORY

The Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) Campaign Organisation has dismissed a rumour being peddled by mischief makers claiming that the primary won by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ekiti State has been nullified by a court.

The Campaign Organisation said the APC flag bearer, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, remains in the race and would win the Saturday's governorship election with a landslide victory.

A statement on Thursday signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the BAO Campaign Organisation, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the rumour as "a figment of infantile imagination" of its peddlers urging all eligible voters to go to the polls to vote for the APC flag bearer. 

The Campaign Organisation which further described the rumour as "a concoction from the desperate camp of jittery opposition in the state" said the purported nullification only exists in the misguides imagination of those peddling it whom it said are already sensing a crushing defeat from the APC candidate on Saturday.

It further stated that Ekiti people will not be fooled by any beer parlour rumour as they are ever determined to cast their votes for the APC candidate who is head and shoulders above other contestants on the basis of his competence, experience, pedigree and connection with the grassroots.

The statement said: "Ekiti people will not be fooled by any beer parlour rumour of nullification of our party's primary which produced the most popular candidate, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. The rumour only exists in the infantile imagination of its peddlers and should not be accorded any attention.

"While it is a fact that some individuals aggrieved with the outcome of the party's primary which produced our candidate have filed cases as it is normal in any democracy, but none of the cases has gone beyond the  preliminary stage.

"In fact, all of the cases concerning the primary have been transferred back to Ekiti for hearing. No High Court is sitting on any matter regarding our primary in Abuja as at today let alone nullifying the primary election as alleged by the comedians.

"None of the cases about the APC governorship primary conducted in Ekiti is ripe for hearing yet as they have been adjourned till September 2022.The case filed in Ekiti by one of the aspirants has not even  been assigned since courts are not sitting at the moment.

"The one filed in Abuja was struck out for lack of jurisdiction. Ekiti people are now wiser to know those that are always afraid of participating in an election but rather looking for illegitimate and fraudulent means.

"It’s clearly obvious that the opposition camp are jittery of the reality of the eventual failure and defeat confronting them after their shameful outing today in ado Ekiti. The almost empty pavilion exposed the emptiness of the assumed over bloated strength of SDP candidate."

Rt Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun 

Director, Media and Publicity 

BAO Campaign Organisation

Corruption In All Sector's; The Root Causes Of Stagnant Democracy And The JeJune State Of The Nation.

CORRUPTION IN ALL SECTORS; THE ROOT CAUSE OF STAGNANT DEMOCRACY AND THE JEJUNE STATE OF THE NATION.

BY: COMRADE ADEGBEYENI OLUWAFEMI (BARRYFEM)

A man once said that corruption has no source and it's as old as man. Corruption is a term that has various and no general definition  corruption. We may simply define it as a form of dishonesty or criminal offence undertaken by a person or body in a position of authority or power to acquire personal gains and benefits.

For this work, we may also define corruption as the use of power by Government officials for illegitimate private gains.

It could be hypocritical and sentimental to limit the scope of this discuss to people in government and political offices. Apparently there is corruption in almost all sector and level in Nigeria.

The cause of the underdeveloped state of many sectors in the Nigeria society boils to corruption.

Just like the late Dora Akuyili(former minister in Nigeria) puts it; everything boils down to corruption and corruption is not just about giving or taking money, corruption is about not doing the right thing.

It's apt to say that many people in all sectors in Nigeria have been involved in one or two acts of corruption. Especially in the political sector, where we have too many corruption cases.

Mr Uzor Kalu was convicted for stealing 7.1billion when he was Abia state Governor. Colonel Sambo Dasuki , a former NSA was charged with missaprorpriation of $2.1b arms purchase funds in 2015.

Diezani Alison Madueke was charged with 13 counts of money laundering by the EFCC. She was alleged to have to have diverted $39.7m and #3.32b.

Maina Pension fraud of #2bn. Bukola Saraki the former Senate President was accused of false asset declaration. Femi Fani Kayode was charged with 17 count charges of money laundering. These and several other cases happened under the former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Even before the Former President Jonathan, since the inception of the republic, corruption cases have always come up in the past administrations. 

In 2015, President Muhamadu Buhari, a man who claimed to be an angel sent to fight and dash out corruption in Nigeria, won his election and till today nothing has changed about corruption. It continues in many sectors. President Muhamadu Buhari won his reelection bid and has almost used up his 8 years in power, yet corruption grows deeper in Nigeria.

One of the recent and greater corruption allegation was that of the country's accountant general, under President Muhamadu Buhari, who has been accused of diverting millions of dollars from government coffers. Ahmed Idris the Accountant general of Nigeria was recently arrested in connection with diversion of money and money laundering of 80 billion. He was also accused of owning many unknown properties apparently procured with the stolen money. It was reported that he diverted another round of billions! 

A whole accountant General who was expected to have integrity and honesty in dealing with National coffers, but reverse was the case. This is to show that the business of corruption by many corrupt minds has been thriving more than ever before in Government.

It would be partial if we only mention and accuse political(federal,state and local government) Thieves who stole national funds for the private gain. It's necessary to mention the corruption going on even in other sectors down to the general people.

From the grassroot to the top, corruption is thriving in this Nation. 

The People have always resorted to collecting bribe during election to sell out their votes in general election and even delegates election.

The recent Presidential Primary Election between the two biggest parties in Nigeria; APC&PDP were filled with vote buying where delegates shamelessly collect millions of Naira from the already shameless and corrupt candidates. And of course, the highest bidder won the election in both parties. 

Those delegates with no shame and good conscience for the future of Nigeria are the commoners! The mothers and fathers of the masses who resorted to selling the future of their children for some cash.

The worst one happen during Election where many Nigerians engaged themselves in Political bribery and corruption. They exchange their vote for peanuts money and suffer for years after electing bad leaders!

It's good to note that the length and breath of corruption defy any possible calculation or grasp. It's a National and international virus that has spread throughout its carriers who are corrupt People.

Corruption ranges from embezzlement, bribery,money laundering, extortion, human trafficking, misuse and abuse of office, tipping, lieing and so many forms it has.

There has been major cases, or traces or speculation of corruption in the Petroleum, Finance, security, oil and gas Agriculture and others.

High level of  Corruption has greatly hampered the growth of Democracy and the development in Nigeria. The Democracy which is supposed to be a government of the people, where the people decide and control by majority has been marred by selfish acts of the few people,many who have found themselves in power through dubious means and election rigging!

The minority in power resort to siphoning Public funds and starving the general masses! 

And the worst thing is that those ones embezzling Public money have turned themselves to gods that can't be questioned and are dictatorial which makes them worst than the military era that Democracy tends to wipe out.

A lot abnormalities; vote buying, violence, security men extorting money on highways, politically sponsored terrorism and sort of vices have make Nigeria remain still largely underdeveloped! 

If Nigeria must survive and develop, it's very important to put up a serious fight against corruption in all levels, sectors and from top to the grassroot in the nation.

There is a need for a good legal framework with stiff laws and harsh penalties against act of Corruption and corrupt People.

Also, there must be immediate Restructuring and Reformation of Public administration, finance and others sectors! 

It's also obvious that some Nigerian Politicians steal Public money with international aid and loot public money abroad. They keep Public money abroad and build luxuries abroad while leaving Nigeria shattered and underdeveloped.

Therefore, there is a need to stop/block international aids to corrupt People.

Transparency and honestly should be promoted and rewarded accordingly. 

In conclusion, the people must be sensitice  about the ills of corruption and the need to shun it. There must be empowerment for the citizens and benefits of Democracy should be enjoyed by them to stop corruption from grassroot to the top.

©COMR. ADEGBEYENI OLUWAFEMI (BARRYFEM)