Politics
Ekiti PDP crisis: Olujimi’s faction heads for Supreme Court
The Senator Biodun Olujimi faction of the People’s Democratic Party in Ekiti State says it is ready to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling of the Appeal Court that affirmed pro-Ayodele Fayose’s ward congresses.
The Appeal Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by the Olujimi-led faction of the PDP against the judgment of a Federal High Court over the party’s ward congresses.
Delivering judgment in the case with suit number: CA /EK / 57 / 2020, the Judge, Justice T. N Orji-Abadua, upheld the decision of the trial court and held that the appellant’s case was not justifiable on the ground that it was a matter that emanated from intra-party affairs.
Olujimi’s loyalists and those in the camp of Fayose had been locked in a legal battle over the conduct and outcome of the March 2020 , PDP congress held in the state.
But reacting to the Appeal Court verdict, the Olujimi-backed PDP urged members of the party to remain calm, adding that the ruling would be appealed at the apex court after considering the pros and cons of the judgment.
This was contained in a communique signed by a factional PDP State Public Secretary, Sanya Adesua, issued at the end of a party leaders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti.
According to the communique, the party resolved that it would be challenging the ruling of the appellate court at the apex court, “where it is believed that justice will be manifestly done”.
It was also agreed that “the SWC under the leadership of Hon Kehinde Odebunmi should be sustained and encouraged to go ahead with the running of the party in Ekiti.
“That all governorship aspirants are encouraged to go ahead with their consultation and mobilisation of the generality of Ekiti people, who are anxiously waiting for a PDP governor in 2022. However, such sensitisation must be devoid of rancour.
“The meeting commended all our party members for their steadfastness and belief in the eventual triumph of justice over injustice, and truth over falsehood.”
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Aregbesola, Oyetola’s camps disagree over Osun shares
Aregbesola, Oyetola’s camps disagree over Osun shares
Fresh uproar has hit the camp of the former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the selling of the shares of Osun State at Omoluabi Bank, to private investors.
A leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijesaland, Adebayo Adedeji, yesterday insisted that Aregbesola sold the shares before leaving office.
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Adedeji said in a statement: “In 2013, the government of Aregbesola went to the Nigerian Stock Exchange in order to increase the company’s share capital by N1.65billion so as to be above the N2.5billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for mortgage banks in the country.
“Wale Bolorunduro, who was recently nominated as chairman of the bank by Governor Adeleke, was the Commissioner of Finance in the state under Aregbesola. He has knowledge of it.”
Aregbesola, reacting to the claims through his media aide, Sola Fasure, in a terse message said: “It’s between Oyetola and the PDP administration in Osun. We don’t want to be dragged into it. But you may seek clarification from Dr. Wale Bolorunduro. He’s the new chairman of the bank.”
Aregbesola, Oyetola’s camps disagree over Osun shares
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Ondo APC: Aiyedatiwa declared gov primary winner, other aspirants kick
Ondo APC: Aiyedatiwa declared gov primary winner, other aspirants kick
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has secured the nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election, following his declaration as the party’s candidate.
Aiyedatiwa clinched the nomination with a resounding victory, amassing a total of 48,569 votes in the primaries. His closest contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke secured the third position with 14,865 votes.
The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo, reflecting on the competitive nature of the primaries, highlighted the rigorous contest that characterized the electoral process.
The primaries, held across the 18 council areas of Ondo State, witnessed fervent participation from party members and supporters.
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With the nomination secured, Aiyedatiwa and the APC now shift their focus to consolidating support and rallying behind their candidate as they prepare to face off against opponents in the November election.
Returning officer in lfedore, Oliver Okpala said violence marred the exercise in the area, hence no voting in all the wards.
Speaking before the party’s electoral officers reeled out the results from the 18 council areas, Governor Usman Ododo said, “Let’s remember that the real election lies with all of us as members of this great party, the All Progessives Congress.
“We must always reflect on the words of our father and leader, President Bola Tinubu, who has maintained that a political contest is a quest to serve by brothers and sisters from the same family but leaving in the same room and must therefore live in the same house after the election has been won and lost.
“In our own room today, we are all in the same room as a family, and as such, we have no need to abandon the party, irrespective of today’s outcome.
” We must set aside our differences and unite behind our candidate.
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