Daniel former aide, Raheem Ajayi scores Amosun low on Youths and Sports

Daniel's former aide, Raheem Ajayi scores Amosun low on Youths and Sports

The Special adviser to the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on Youths and Sports, Mr. Raheem Ajayi popularly known as Baglo had scored Governor Ibikunle Amosun very low on Youths and Sports.

Ajayi who served in the cabinet of Daniel, but currently with All Progressives Congress APC while featuring on a popular Radio programme on Saturday morning in Abeokuta, said there's no way anybody could compare Amosun's administration with Daniel's administration that excelled in Youths and Sports development. He emphasized that Daniel's administration did well in sports and youths development.

When asked to give pass mark on Governor Amosun's administration, Ajayi said;

"No, (the) this government would not, as a matter of fact, to say, to have said to have excelled more than the past administrations for statistics. I am a statistical person, based on statistics, let us be frank, previous administrations (paused) (You know) have (You know) like I said number 3, then number 2 (So) in Sports. Let's be very clear about that. In sports, Give it to the last administration. It was fantastic. Number 2, number 1, I meant number 2, number 3. You could not compare. But this government still have 18 months." Ajayi said.

Ajayi also faulted Ogun West consultative forum's endorsement on Senator Adeola. He said such decision could not be imposed on them. He therefore advised all political parties in the State to zone the governorship ticket to Ogun West senatorial district.

Ogun govt begins sales of MITROS Ofada rice

The Ogun State government has announced that it would commence the sales of locally produced rice called MITROS Ofada Rice for festive season.

The State government said the rice would be on sale in all the Local Government and Local Council Development Areas of the state.  

"The MITROS Ofada Rice, which is being grown, milled and bagged in the state, is aimed at ending scarcity and smuggling of commodity as well as make it available to the generality of the resident this Yuletide."

Governor Ibikunle  Amosun, who led some members of the state Executive Council on inspection tour of the production factory at Sawonjo, Iju Local Council Development Area in Ogun West Senatorial district of the state yesterday, expressed satisfaction at the volume of production on ground.

Ogun State government started the plantation of the rice in Eggua area of Yewa North Local govt in 2013 but the government had not succeeded in the mass production.

Amosun also disclosed that two other production factories will be sited in Asero, Abeokuta, in Ogun Central Senatorial District and Ijebu North East in Ogun East Senatorial district.

He Urged residents of Sawonjo area to cooperate with the production team, Amosun assured of the good quality of the rice and that it will be affordable and available in large quantity.

I will soon float bond in capital market to finance infrastructures - Amosun

I will soon float bond in capital market to finance infrastructures - Amosun

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun said the State would be approaching the capital market to raise funds to support the infrastructural development of the state.

Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who led a delegation from the state to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday, said the improved financial position of the state and key policies implemented by his government has put the state in a better position to access funds from the capital market, The nation reported.

He said the planned capital raising would enable the government to extend its infrastructure development to many other areas of the state.

Amosun, who was given the privilege of beating the closing gong for the market, said the initial reluctance of the state to raise bonds was due to the low internally generated revenue at the inception of his administration adding that the internally generally revenue has increased significantly to between N6 billion and N7 billion.

“It is now I know the state can fulfill the obligation of raising bond. We need long term funds to develop infrastructure and we know you are the one to help us, I know when we come, you will help us,” the Governor said.

He said the state government has requested the Federal Government to cede some Federal Government’s roads in Ogun State to the state government to rehabilitate such roads and further enhance the economic activities in the state.
Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar Onyema, said the Exchange is looking forward to collaborating with the state on many fronts.

7 dead, 8 injured in Ogun motor accidents

7 dead, 8 injured in Ogun motor accidents

Seven people have been reportedly to have died while eight others were injured in a multiple auto crash involving three vehicles and 26 travellers, including drivers. Punch Newspaper reports.

The incident occurred around 5.30am on Saturday at Olorunpodo, J3, along Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway.

Traffic report showed that the driver of a DAF truck with the number plate KRD 908 XN caused the accident by driving against traffic.

The DAF truck, which was coming from the Benin end of the expressway, was reported to have had a head-on collision with a Ford commercial bus with the number plate ETU 409 XA, travelling towards Benin, resulting to deaths of some passengers in the bus, while others were injured.

The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Clement Oladele, who confirmed the incident, said another vehicle later ran into the two vehicles at the scene.

“A fatal auto crash along Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway, involving three vehicles occurred around Olorunpodo, J3, on Saturday at about 0530hours

“A total of 26 people were involved, with 8 people injured while seven others died in the crash. The crash involved three vehicles – A Ford commercial bus and two trucks.

“The driver of one of the trucks drove against traffic and had a head-on collision with the Ford commercial bus coming on its own lane. The other truck ran into the vehicles at the scene of the accident. “ he said.

Why we endorsed Yayi as Yewa Awori candidate, Ogun West consultative forum

Why we endorsed Yayi as Yewa Awori candidate, Ogun West consultative forum

By PIA

The Chairman of Ogun West Consultative forum, Mr. Kayode Ajibola has explained the reason the Senator representing Lagos West senatorial district was endorsed as the candidate of Ogun West senatorial district for 2019 Ogun governorship race.

Ajibola reiterated this while featuring on a Popular Radio's pidgin programme on Saturday morning in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

He said that the forum ab initio met with large numbers of important personalities, from Obas in Yewaland, Aworiland, and Oke-Ogun and so many elites.  He also said the forum met with Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Oba Jacob Olufemi Omolade, the Olubara of Ibara to get their mandates of endorsing a consensus candidate for Yewa Aworis.

Ajibola explained that unlike Ogun West Elders forum which is mainly for All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun West consultative forum is for all political parties, and comprises of Professionals and that was the reason they invited all the governorship aspirants from all political parties in Ogun West. He also said People's Democratic party (PDP) aspirant, Prince Gboyega Nosiru Isiaka was the first to show up at the forum for the interrogation before any aspirant.

Ajibola emphasized that when they compared Senator Adeola with other aspirants, they found out that it was only him who had more experienced politicians across the 20 Local government areas, while other aspirants appeared at the forum with only their keen men in Yewaland. He said the forum had to restrict and reduce the 52 vehicles Adeola came with to 30. He said even as that 20 of the politicians who came with him were his Seniors in politics. He said Yayi as he is fondly called imbued vast political experiences, the financial strength and other factors required.

Some callers like an Igbo man 'Big Daddy' who reside in Ogun state advised Ogun west people to put their house in order by presenting a consensus candidate for governorship race. Ajibola replied that "The only we have endorsed is Solomon Adeola. It does not mean all other governorship aspirants can not contest. That's the reason we said it's an endorsement. Don't forget it's only for one party.

"All other contesting political parties are still bringing in their candidates and if we are lucky that all the political parties present candidates from Ogun west, We will go and sleep. It means head or tail, Ogun west would win. But for now, the most qualified person that can win election from what we have seen, from what we have been investigated from other senatorial districts is Senator Adeola Solomons." Ajibola concluded.

DPR seals NNPC filling station in Ogun

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Thursday sealed a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) affiliate filling station at Apomu area, near Ifo, Ogun State, for alleged safety negligence, Daily Sun reports.

The monitoring team led by Operations Controller, Abeokuta Field Office, Muinat Bello-Zagi, also shut a fuel pump at a filling station in Papalanto area of Ewekoro Local Government Area, for under-dispensing petroleum products to consumers.

Bello-Zagi while briefing journalists after the monitoring exercise,
explained that there was sale of alcohol as the NNPC station has bar within it.

She also added that the fire extinguishers at the station have expired and not serviced, while the sand bucket has no sand.

“The NNPC affiliate station was sealed for safety lapses, sale of alcoholic beverages are not allowed in petrol stations. The fire extinguishers have all expired. The sand buckets were without sand. Then we saw some cars being fueled without those cars switching off their ignitions.

“They have to address all those lapses before we can unseal the station. We want everybody who comes to the filling stations to back home safely,” She said.

DPR boss disclosed that about 35 filling stations were visited during the two-day inspection across Ogun State.

Photos updates: Amosun, Ooni Ife arrive at Akarigbo installation, as Adewale Ayuba entertains guests

Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi arrived at the venue of installation of Akarigbo of Remo around 11:26 a.m while Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun arrived at the venue around 12:22 p.m on Thursday. The guests are awaiting the arrival of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibajo who is also the son of Ikenne Remo. The Fuji creator, Adewale Ayuba is currently entertaining the guests at the colourful occasion.

Amosun cancels revenue collection points for Local governments, says Ogun loses N5bn monthly.

Amosun cancels revenue collection points for Local governments, says Ogun loses N5bn monthly.

Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Monday expressed worriness that the state was losing between N3 billion and N5 billion as revenue monthly from haphazard toll collection.

Amosun disclosed this at the inauguration of harmonisation of haulage revenue collection at the event tagged `Harmonisation Eradicating Multiplicity in Haulage Revenue Collection’.

The chairmen of local governments and local council development areas, officials of security agencies, stakeholders in transport and haulage sector were in attendance at the event.

The governor said harmonization will address the revenue leakages in the state as well as sending touts who collected revenues on behalf of Local governments away from the major roads.
He also warned that anyone caught operating illegal toll points will be prosecuted under the law.
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“We find out that a large chunk of generated revenue was not remitted to government and some of the operators have gone beyond the brief of the delegated authority.

“As a government, we cannot allow such abuse which has led to major revenue loss and extortion of our people,’’  Amosun said.

Imeko Afon Students honour Jagunmolu Omoniyi in Ogun

Imeko Afon Students honour Jagunmolu Omoniyi in Ogun

Federation of Imeko Afon Local Government Students Union (FIALGSU) on Saturday honoured Chief Jamiu Akande Omoniyi, Jagunmolu of Joga Orile, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fausatu Asakun Memorial Foundation (FAM) in Imeko Afon Local Government of Ogun State for his philanthropic gestures

The Indigenous Imeko Afon students in all higher institutions converged in Imeko at AOPSHON Hall beside AUD Primary School, Imeko for launching, awards ceremony and investitures of Patrons, Grand patron, patroness and advisers for the Union.

High points of the event were FIALGSU day lecture titled 2019: BEFORE THE COCK CROWS AT DAWN which was delivered by Mr. Olumide Abiodun who represented the guest lecturer of Chief Dapo Oke, the launching of FIALGSU magazine, third edition, Unveiling of a portrait artwork in honor of the Founder and Chief Executive of Fausatu Asakun Memorial (FAM) Foundation.

The lecture x-rayed why Ogun West senatorial district man had not emerged as Ogun State Governor. He listed so many challenges and proffered desirable antidotes for the cock to crow in Ogun West in 2019. 

There was also presentation of meritorious awards to deserving individuals included a former President of the union, Mr. Kunle Adisa.

Stop playing politics with bitterness, Owu elders tell Amosun

Some kinsmen of Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun from Owu Community led by the popular public commentator, Pastor Sola Makinde have cautioned the Governor to stop playing politics of bitterness. The elders also disclosed that they found out that Governor Amosun only wanted to purnish Oludotun because of a governorship aspirant of APC who was not on the good record with the Governor. 

The elders advised the Governor on Thursday at the press conference held in Abeokuta, the State capital. They said they found that Engr. Taiwo Oludotun's properties were sealed on no just cause. They emphasized that the seal up of Oludotun's properties was more of persecution than prosecution, and they could not silent on such treatment melt on their son. 

"The Owu community, however understands that the government has the right to investigate and sanction any member of public who violates government laws but in this case, We discovered that Engineer Oludotun's case is more persecution than prosecution, and the community will not be silent over such treatment on their son." The elders said in the press release. 

The elders then advised the Governor to stop playing politics with bitterness. 

"It is on this premise that Owu concerned citizens hereby call on the Governor who is also a son of Owu to please thread softly and not to play politics with bitterness." The press release which was also signed by the Secretary, Alhaji Prince Fatai Adebola of the concerned Owu elders stated. 

"We also want to state categorically that the earlier Governor Ibikunle Amosun retract from this divisive move, the better for Owu community as a whole since it has been affirmed that the sealed - off properties belonging to Engr. Taiwo Oludotun have all the required approvals and documents from State government, We urge the Governor to do the needful."

Photo: Oludotun office complex sealed by the State government

27 get first class degrees at 9th TASUED convocation, as Olu Ilaro absent as awardee

27 get first class degrees at 9th TASUED convocation, as Olu Ilaro absent as awardee

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) on Tuesday awarded higher degrees, diplomas, admission into first degrees and presented prizes at the university’s 9th convocation ceremony.

Three eminent personalities were also given the University doctorate degrees; they His Royal Majesty,
Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle
Olu of Ilaro, The Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Prof John Stuart Frykenberg and Alhaji Rasheed Olusoga Adenusi, but the Paramount ruler and the Chairman of Ogun State traditional council was virtually absent at the ceremony.

This could be connected with the imbroglio ensued after the traditional ruler called a governorship aspirant, Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi his son at Oronna Day held recently at Ilaro, Yewa South Local govt.

Miss Moyib Ayomide Adetola emerged as overall best graduating Student at the 9th convocation ceremony of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.

She graduated from Biological Science Department, College of Science and Information Technology (COSIT) has a cumulative CGPA of 4.82. The University also graduated 27 first class students as well.

 

OGUN 2019: PLOT TO BLACKMAIL SENATOR ADEOLA YAYI UNCOVERED

OGUN 2019: PLOT TO BLACKMAIL SENATOR ADEOLA YAYI UNCOVERED

Following series of endorsements of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola also known as Yayi as the most qualified aspirant to contest for the governorship seat in Ogun state in 2019, a minor powerful clique against his eventual emergence are running from pillar to post looking for ‘evidence’ to disqualified or exclude him from the race he is poised to win.

Investigations conducted revealed that the clique out of desperation of failure of previous attempt to blackmail Senator Adeola has resorted to passing off false allegations to bloggers to publish as a way of showing that Senator Adeola is unfit for the post of governor of Ogun state in spite of his huge popularity among the electorate.

One of such allegation which was thoroughly investigated has to do with change of name by senator Adeola from Sulaiman Ogunleye to Solomon Adeola. The clique believes that something must be fishy for Senator Adeola to change his name in this manner. Unfortunately for these political blackmailers the reasons for the change are not a secret for those that had followed the meteoric rise of Senator Adeola as a Nigerian.

Our investigations reveal that Senator Adeola was born a muslim and his father’s name was Abdugafar Ayinde Adeola Ogunleye. His name at birth which appeared in his documents is Sulaiman Ogunleye which was what he used even as a staff of Guardian Newspapers where he worked meritoriously for about 12 years. As an adult Senator Adeola took a decision and converted to Christainity as his religion. This act of faith necessitated his change of name to reflect his new faith and he thus change his names to Solomon Olamilekan Adeola picking Adeola from his family name over ‘Ogunleye’ which reflect a certain level of traditional religion..

Our investigation reveals that the change of name followed due process and was published in at least two national dailies as part of the process. Since then he has presented the change of name alongside his official documents for all the clearance he got to contest elections four consecutive times to such government agencies as INEC, DSS etc. One is aware that such change of name is not unusual as even the incumbent governor of Ogun state father’s name was Sanusi Amosun but he chose to bear Amosun as his surname. As it is senator Adeola is in the process of yet changing his name as his sobriquet Yayi has gain so much ground that it would be unwise for him not to officially include it among his name. Even the Senator President, Senator Bukola Saraki usually refers to Seanator Adeola as Senator Yayi as many other senators.

The political blackmailers that had conjured issues such as indigeneship of Seantor Adeola are further spreading vile rumour of alleged fraud against the Senator while in the employ of the Guardian Newspaper. From all available records, Senator Adeola served without blemish and resigned to join another firm of auditors. And if such records are available, it would have counted against him in screening for all the political offices he has held so far.

As it is the Senator is unruffled and is continuing with his massive consultation and mobilization across Ogun State with various groups endorsing him daily.

Adeola challenges other governorship aspirants to public debate, says he didn't bribe anybody

Adeola challenges other governorship aspirants to public debate, says he didn't bribe anybody

The senator representing Lagos West and the governorship aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has
challenged other governorship aspirants, particularly those from Ogun West senatorial district to a public debate.

Adeola who is also known as Yayi optimistic that people could finally judge between him and other aspirants after the public debate.
While interacting with the Journalists in Ogun State on Friday, Adeola said:

“Maybe by the time they put all of us on the podium like this and the whole world is watching, maybe then it can be a different ball game. And if they want, I challenge them to a debate; all the aspirants from Ogun West to a public debate and let us discuss and let’s tell the whole world what we are ready to do for our people.

“I challenge them. I challenge Akinlade, I challenge Tolu, I challenge Suraj, I challenge GNI, I challenge them to a public debate. I challenge even Ashiru. If you are sure of yourself and you believe you have what it takes to govern our state and take Ogun State to the next level, come out for a public debate. Let Ogun State listen to us and let Ogun State take its decision and let everybody stop hiding under the finger of one individual. The media can be the observer, you can call for the debate, you can organise it and let all of us come and talk to you”. He said.

He also refuted the claims that he bribed the members of Ogun West Consultative Forum (OWECOF) who endorsed him as governorship candidate of Yewa Aworis.

Adeola said he never bought his endorsement, he only heard the news of his endorsement like everyone on the media.

Both Gboyega Nosiru Isiaka and Abiodun Akinlade had condemned the last week group's endorsement of Adeola.They tagged the exercise as “sham” and “fraudulent”.

Adeola emphasized that he was  "aware that before the Ogun West Consultative Forum embarked on this journey, consultations were made and I believe part of the consultations that were made was with the traditional rulers, elders of Ogun West senatorial district and other notable sons and daughters of Ogun West.

“It is aftermath of the consultation that was done here and there that the idea of invitation of aspirants came on board and as I’ve said, six of us were invited and it’s a programme that lasted for nine months. It’s not something that they did within three or four weeks, nine months and none of us contributed anything to the programme, not a dime! They are not here but God is here. I was invited like any other aspirant, I was given the opportunity to speak and address those people for two hours. Can he rule, yes or no, you can mark it. I think that is what those people did and they misconstrued them.

“If you are embarking on such a journey, one thing you must seek for is the face of God and once God says there is a way, then there is nothing else you can do. If I want to sit in the palatial home of Ikeja, GRA, Lekki, then why do I want to go into the rural part? But one day that rural part can be the same with these, some people must take the bold step. So I’m one of those that are taking that bold step. So, as I’ve decided to run or contest for the governor of the state, I have no regret. I am standing by my words that 2019 is sacrosanct

“Some people want to be the governor because they want to be the first Yewa man to be governor; some people want to be governor because other people have been called governors.

“Some people want to become governor because they are passionate with what they are doing, either to add value to whatever thing they met on ground in terms of development, in terms of expansion, in terms of improvement, and as such contributing their own quota to the overall development of the state. Well, some people want to become governor because they want to fly private jet, just enjoy themselves.

“But I want to become governor because I have what it takes to take Ogun State to the next level by the special grace of God. So, whosoever is in disagreement with Yayi, they would continue to disagree because the intention, the reasons why somebody wants to be governor is quite different from the other.

“So, for us to be looking for who will govern us in 2019, I believe we only deserve the best and only the best. So, as I’ve said, whosoever is not convinced about what Ogun West Consultative Forum has done, I challenge them to a public debate and let us settle the score one and for all”. Adeola concluded.

Labour Party drags Amosun to court over tall building in Abeokuta

The Ogun State chapter of Labour party has dragged Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Attorney general and Commissioner for Justice as well as Ogun State Property and investment corporation (OPIC) to High court at Isabo Abeokuta over their failure to furnish the party the necessary information required on the true ownership of the 12 storey building which is located at Ibara Roundabout, Abeokuta.

The Chairman of Ogun State Labour Party, Comrade Arabambi Abayomi Olufemi told Newspaper Online on Friday that the party had filed the suit at High Court, Isabo against all the above defendants for violating the Freedom of information (FoI). 

The party said it had requested to know the true owner of the tall building at Ibara Roundabout but the government refused to furnish the party the necessary information.

It had been speculated around Abeokuta city that Governor Amosun owned the gigantic property. 

Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) empowers anybody to request information from a government institution whether he has a reason for requesting such information or not provided such information is not one excluded under the Act for national interest. This right is enforceable in court if the requested information is not provided within 7 days of making the request.

I will not allow any foreigner to become Governor, I may hand over to Gboyega Isiaka, others - Amosun

I will not allow any foreigner to become Governor, I may hand over to  Gboyega Isiaka, others - Amosun

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday vowed that no ‘foreigner’ would emerge as the next governor of the state in 2019.

The governor vowed that he would use resources at his disposal to frustrate any effort to hijack the state by outsiders.

Governor Amosun who spoke at a meeting with members of Ogun West Elders Council and Yewa Think-Tank, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta said Ogun State had been held under the siege of the outsider.

Amosun said Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu and Rotimi Paseda as true indigenes of the state whose roots can be ascertained and eligible to contest if it were their turn.

“My decision to support Ogun West to produce the next governor is a covenant between me and my God. If 1,100 aspirants spring from Ogun West, it is their turn. But I won’t allow any ‘Atohunrinwa’ to emerge as governor under my watch.

“I have witnessed at close range, the havoc wrecked by a ‘foreigner’ (Gbenga Daniel) who served as a governor in this state, therefore, I will use all resources at my disposal to prevent that from happening.

“It is even insulting to have a non-indigene at the helm of affairs in our state when there are competent and capable true sons and daughters of Ogun State. GNI is a son of the soil, Adebutu, we all know him, even Paseda. For Jimi Lawal, he is ‘tokeoyabo’ (notherner) and Senator Olorunnibe Mamora, has even played everything in politics in Lagos, so they should give chance to the real Ogun State based aspirants.

“I am even sure that the ‘foreigner’ will not come eventually because when they come, Ogun will be too hot for them. In my mind, I know my choice, but I want to assure you that, that person will surely be one of your true sons”. Amosun emphasized.

Group endorses Adeola as Yewa Awori candidate after screening Isiaka, Adekunbi, Akinlade, Odebiyi, others

Group endorses Adeola as Yewa Awori candidate after screening Isiaka, Adekunbi, Akinlade, Odebiyi, others

Ogun West Consultative Forum (OGWCF) on Tuesday endorsed Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, as the Ogun West gubernatorial candidate for the governorship seat of the state after the group had screened and scrutinized other aspirants from Yewa Awori zone.

The group had invited all the aspirants one by one to listen to their programmes and the plans they have for Ogun State ahead of 2019 election.

While addressing Journalists on Tuesday in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, President of OGWCF, Kayode Ajibola, said the Forum, which comprised professionals fron Yewa-Awori were assiduously working to present a consent governorship candidate.

Ajibola who was flanked by the vice president of the Forum, Elder Kunle Amosun, the Secretary, Engr. Diran Ayanleye, Patron, Otunba Akeem Adigun and Prof. Tope Popoola comfirmed that the group had endorsed Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, after the screening and scrutiny of all the aspirants.

The aspirants screened included the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governorship candidate in 2011 and 2015, Prince Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Suraj Ishola Adekunbi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Tolu Odebiyi, a three-time House of Reps member, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade and the Commissioner for Forestry, Kolawole Lawal.

The Chairman said other two aspirants, the Senator representing Ogun West in the senate, Gbolahan Dada and the House of Representatives member representing Yewa South/Ipokia federal constituency at the Green Chamber, Abdul-Kabir Akinlade, did not honour the Forum’s invitation.

He therefore listed origin, financial strength, vision cum developmental agenda, educational qualifications, political platform, experience, exposure and acceptability of the aspirants, as part of criteria considered by the Forum before settling for Senator Adeola.

Similarly, a group from Ijebu Remo axis last week adopted the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru as the consensus governorship candidate of the zone.

Ashiru reverses his resignation as Ogun Commissioner

The Ogun state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru has reversed his resignation as Governor Amosun's Commissioner.

Reports said on Friday that Ashiru had resigned as Ogun Commissioner.

Otunba Ashiru debunked the news while addressing governor's office correspondent after the weekly executive council meeting presided over by governor Ibikunle Amosun.

The commissioner for commerce and industry who explained that he was still consulting with his friends about his ambition said the present crop of state executives remained united and focused on the Ogun west agenda.

Otunba Ashiru implored the residents of the state to disregard the stories going round town, pointing out that the mission to rebuild the state was on course.

Meanwhile, the state executive has approved that the 2018 budget proposal be presented to the state house of assembly.

Breaking: Ashiru resigns as Commissioner !

Report says Otunba Bimbo Ashiru has resigned as the Commissioner for Commerce and industry.

Ashiru was appointed as Commissioner by Governor Amosun in 2011. He was one of the longest commissioners in Ogun State government cabinet. Ashiru was adopted as the consensus governorship candidate of Ijebu and Remo axis on Wednesday in Ijebu.

Former Ogun east Council Chairmen oppose Ashiru adoption

Former Ogun east Council Chairmen oppose Ashiru's adoption

Former transition Chairmen who served between 2015 to 2016 under the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun have opposed and rejected Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru as the Ijebu governorship candidate in 2019 election.

The Chairmen who served under the platform of All Progressives Congress APC, at the emergency meeting condemned - in a Commique signed -
the imposition of Ashiru by group of selfish leaders who met and adopted Bimbo Ashiru as Ijebu governorship candidate.

"Following the unconstitutional imposition by a group called Ijebu Agenda who are neither party members nor constitutionally constituted by APC or any organ of the party to choose any candidate as the flag bearer of the party, we resolved that the display of undemocratic and barbaric character by the so called Ijebu Agenda is not only condemnable but null and void." the former Chairmen said.

"The imposition of this magnitude can only be done in dark hours of the days rather than the day light robbery carried out under tight security of policemen and soldier.

"In this wise, we believe that aspirants should be allowed to express their fundamental rights as entrenched in the constitution of federal republic of Nigeria and slated in our party APC.

"To this effect, all nominations for elective position should go in conformity with Democratic principles as slated in our party constitution, they continued.

"We implore all to jettisoned the drama displayed by the selfish body parading themselves Ijebu Agenda which has nothing to do with APC guidelines of nominating candidates for elective position yet to be released by the national body of APC. The Chairmen concluded.

The communiqué was signed by
Former Chairman, Ogun Waterside Local Government, Hon. Olukoga Olatunde, Former Chairman, Odogbolu Local govt., Dr. Olaniyi Opanuga, Former Chairman, Ijebu East, Prince Olumuyiwa Odufowokeo, Former Chairman, Sagamu, Awoniyi omolola, Former Chairman, Ikenne, Tolani Obakoya,
Chairman, Ijebu-ode, Alhaji Baruwa Abdu-Rafiu and former Chairman Remo North, Hon. Awotola

Longest serving Commissioner in Amosun cabinet emerges as Ijebu governorship candidate

Longest serving Commissioner in Amosun's cabinet emerges as Ijebu governorship candidate

One of the longest serving Commissioner in the cabinet of Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru has emerged as the 2019 consensus governorship candidate adopted in Ogun east senatorial district.

The committee set by His Royal Highness, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona announced this on Wednesday after their meeting.

The Committee members included Senator Dipo Odujinrin, Chief Adebisi Adesanya, Aare Olu Dawodu and Chief Olu Okubadejo.

The committee which assessed and scored all the nine All Progressives congress (APC) aspirants from Ijebu and Remo axis.

The scores revealed that;

Mr. Abayomi Ogunnowo scored 52 out of 110 marks, Prince Segun Adesegun got 55 marks out of 110,
Dr. T. Kazeem got 58.5 marks, Arch. Opayemi scored 70.25,
Mr. Jimi Lawal also scored 77 out of 110 marks.

Others are; Senator Adegbenga Kaka who got 80.25 marks, Hon. Muyiwa Oladipupo scored 88.25,
Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora got 88.25 marks and finally Otunba Bimbo Ashiru scored 89 marks.

Ogun State Commissioner for Commerce anf Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru who was adopted by the committee was allowed to deliver his acceptance speech.