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AGUNLOYE RESCUES IDOGUN COMMUNIY FROM DARKNESS...DONATES TO ELECTRICITY PROJECT

Idogun people, rejoicing and hailing Dr. Agunloye for the donation.

With the gesture of the SDP candidate,  Idogun community which  had been in  darkness for the past two years could now have a sigh of relief. This is the the most needed assistance that the people of Idogun need with nobody prepared to offer,  until Dr. Agunloye intervene to solve the problem. The people were very happy that the SDP governorship candidate brought joy to the community as he came to their rescue.
The people said with this support,  there is certainty that there social and economic activities will be transformed.
Dr. Agunloye who was in the town in continuation of his Governorship campaign expressed concern when the traditional father of the town, Oba Ekundayo Bakare appealed to him for assistance.

The SDP campaign team were received in Ose local government as people came out in large numbers to welcome Dr. Agunloye with solidarity songs to register their cooperation and support.

 As soon as the team arrived Ifon junction, along Owo/Benin express road that market women, artisans and Commercial Cyclists joined the entourage and moved round the town even as the candidate's former rented the air as they danced round the major streets of Ifon.

In his welcome address, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adegoke, advised politicians not to make election a do or die affair, they should allow people to vote for a credible  candidate, a man of integrity who knows where the shoe pinches.

According to him, the script which  Dr. Agunloye left behind  as  the pioneer Marshal of FRSC  about 25 years a go is still operational, as  a clear indication that he will take the state to an higher level if he could be voted .
Even though he once contested the governorship election, Oba Adegoke noted that this his God's appointed time for Agunloye who is well known by him during his days at the Federal Road Safety Commission of Nigeria.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Governorship candidate, Dr. Olu Agunloye has brought smiles to the people of Idogun community of Ose local government as he facilitated the reconnection of the town to power supply. While donating some money to the project,  Dr. Agunloye said his mission is to rescue towns and villages from social problems and rebuild for economic development.

ONDO GUBER; SDP ON COURSE WITH ETHNIC AGENDA.--CHIEF DUYILE

  The Social Democratic Party (SDP), candidate Dr. Olu Agunloye has been described as the right choice for the party to meet Akure, Akoko, Owo and the Southern senatorial engines in the November 26, Governorship election in the state.

According to him, Leadership of the SDP had tried to meet the initial agreement of Afenifere that the next governor of Ondo state should come from Akure Division.

In fulfilment of that agreement, he said, the party is the only party in Nigeria whose National Chairman--Chief Olu Falae and the state Chairman-- chief Korede Duyile all hail from Akure Division.

Chief Duyile recalled that Dr. Agunloye was one of those screened in the house of Chief Fasoranti in preparation for the 1999 general elections when late Chief Adebayo Adefarati enlarged as the party's governorship candidate.

Also when the party was sourcing for a candidate the 2016 election, he said,  Dr. Agunloye was picked as the most credible candidate being a man of integrity who has not soiled his name in public offices he served.

His words,''the party and her candidate are crisis free unlike what obtains in other party's whose candidates have one  court litigation or the other hanging on them and are yet to know the fate of their candidates''.

''We thank God that in your own life time (referring to Chief Fasoranti), we can have a governor we can call our own 17 years after'', Chief Duyile said.

In his own contribution, the Vice Chairman of SDP in Ondo state, Chief Bayo Fajemilua reiterated the need to present an Akure indigen, because the Division had differed enough neglect in the hands of past governors.

According to him, the selection of Agunloye is the right peg in a round whole being from Ojomu Iro compound, same with the Lisa of Akure, High Chief  Engr Olusoga.



The National Chairman of Afenifere noted that it is wrong for someone to wake up overnight and pick the ticket of a political party , saying ''party's clearance of such a person weeks after INEC's deadline is a fiasco''.

Dr. Agunloye said he is entering into an agreement with the National leader that he will not disappoint him but rather be a good ambassador of the people and serve with integrity four the next four years.

 While responding,Pa Fasoranti said Dr. Agunloye is not a stranger to him, having known his mother when she was working in Akure, adding that, "'I involve my entire body in his project''.

The state Chairman of SDP, Chief Korede Duyile disclosed this while presenting Dr. Agunloye to  Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the National leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio Cultural Group, Afenifere in Akure.

OWO ROYAL FATHERS AND BAALES THUMP UP FOR AGUNLOYE

Dr. Olu Agunloye is your son, give him your maximum support to become the next Governor of Ondo state, Madam Kehinde Oladele, the junior sister to the mother of Dr. Agunloye,  has said. 

Madam Oladele who made the appeal while presenting Dr. Agunloye to Council of Baales in Owo, who had gathered to welcome home their son said, his mother is the daughter of Iya egbe from Igboroko compound of Owo.

According to her, Dr. Agunloye is a good Ambassador of Owo who has served in various capacities as the Minister of Stat for Defence, the Federal level and never soiled his hands as a man of integrity.

She assured that Agunloye has what it takes to take the state to a higher pedestrian with the available natural resources which he will use to improve the Internally generated revenue, IGR.

He assured that he will not forget Owo, his source and ancestral home, contributions of those that made it possible for him to win the governorship election.

The Royal father how ever  told the governorship candidate that he should review the remuneration of traditional Rulers which is very poor when compared to what obtains in neighbouring Ekiti solution.

Special prayers were offered for the realisation of Dr. Agunloye's ambition at the palace of Oluyere of Iyere, Oba Omotunde Alabama the Adako Iresin of Iyere and other  communities that were visited.

The Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru Olagbegi

Also, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru Olagbegi said, the state needs to be governed by a man of integrity and Manager of men and people oriented policies.

While responding, Dr. Agunloye noted that all entitlement of those that keep the custodian of culture and their opinions and advises shall be given considering in the running of the affairs of his administration.

USE THE BALLOT TO CHASE OUT BAD GOVT--AGUNLOYE

Samuel Odeyemi: Nov. 18, 2016


The only solution to the economy crisis ravaging the state is to vote bad leaders out of government, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), candidate in the November 26, 2016 Governorship election in Ondo state, Dr. Olu Agunloye has said.

Dr. Agunloye who made the observation at Emure in Owo local government during his campaign tour of the local government said, those that plunge the state into the current mess should be voted out of office through the ballot.

He told the people to use their constitutional powers by using their thumb to safe the situation and speaking with one voice through the ballot and chase out those that had lured them into economy slavery.

The SDP governorship candidate whose mother hails from Emure had a remarkable moments as he danced to the embrace of his kinsmen moving from one house to another en route the palace of Elemure of Emure, Oba Adedubaje Adeyefa.

Aside Owo people, those that received him were the Ibira, Uroboh, Igbo and Hausa communities who sang various songs of solidarity and encomiums as a sign of loyalty to the one they loved.

It will be recalled that Dr. Agunloye whose mother hails from the ancient town of Owo is believed to be the choice of the people going by the kind solidarity songs and encomiums that were showered on him as the most awaited governor of Ondo state.

While  thanking the people for the warm reception, he  how ever noted that he will not make vague promises like other politicians but assured that he can only make people oriented  promises capable of changing lives for better.

He expressed concern over the uncompleted double lane that pass through the major street of Owo, saying, the abandoned project shall be revisited as soon as he assumed power as the governor of Ondo state by February 24, 2017.

According to him, the age long dignity that had since evaded the palace shall be returned by passing a bill that will free the Obas from Government slavery to the state House of Assembly.

He expressed concern that the least paid Oba in Ekiti state that has no mineral resources is better off than their counterparts in Ondo state, even when the meager salaries are not being paid for months.



While responding, Oba Adeyefa commended Dr. Agunloye and the SDP for maintaining a peaceful conduct of their campaigns, saying it shows the kind of integrity which Agunloye is noted for over the years.

His words, ''let the integrity flow which you are known continue to  flow freely in the blood of your followers, I can give you our words that we had concluded within the community that we shall vote for a candidate that has integrity and we have found that in you''.

Dr. Agunloye promised that salaries and wealth fare packages of Obas and Civil Servants shall top the agenda of his administration, adding that salaries and other emoluments shall be paid as at when due.

AGUNLOYE PROMISE TO INDUSTRIALISE ONDO STATE

By Odeyemi Samuel:

Dr. Agunloye

The time to rescue and rebuild Ondo state has come by engaging foreign investors and Ondo state sons and daughters in diaspora to come and establish industries in the state, the Governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Olu Agunloye has said.

Addressing the people of Ilu aabo in Akure North local government, Dr. Agunloye promised to apply all wisdom that God has given to him to govern Ondo state for the benefit of all and sundry.

He narrated to the people how he was naturally taken his roots from the three Senatorial Districts to qualify him to govern Ondo state, saying his father is from Erusu in Akoko land, the father of his mother is from Akure, his early education from Ondo town while he  did his Doctoral project in Idepe in Okitipupa local government.

He assured that the deplorable condition of roads in Akure North local government and Ondo state in general shall be given prompt attention if voted for as the Governor of the Sunshine state.

Dr. Agunloye promised the Youths that he will create  an enabling environment to generate ideas which could improve the state's economy and the living standard of the people if they could give him their mandate to become Governor by November 26,2016.

He how ever advised the people to go and collect their Permanent Voters Cards PVCs which will enable them fulfil their pledge of total support to win the Governorship election.

The National Chairman of SDP, Chief Olu Falae has appealed to the people of Ondo state to cast their votes for the Patsy's candidate, Dr. Olu Agunloye who he described as his political son.

Chief Falae who is also the traditional ruler of Ilu aabo in Akure North local government  made the appeal while playing host to Dr. Agunloye and his campaign train at Ilu aabo.

According to him, ''Agunloye is the candidate of my very self as the National Chairman of SDP, he shall empower the Youths in skill acquisition to be self independent and employers of labour''

He also appealed to Dr. Agunloye to make the completion of Airport/ Ilu aabo/ Ayede Ogbese roads his priority as soon as he gets to powder knowing full well that the people of Akure North local government are solidly behind him.

In other places visited like Ayede Ogbese, High Chief Lisa Fayemibewon, the second in command to late Oba Prof. Adetunbi Oluyede 1V, Olumafon of Imafon, Oba Aliu Adegbehingbe Ojo, the Oloba of Oba Ile, Oba Joseph Oluwadare Agunbiade all assured the SDP Governorship candidate of their readiness to mobilise the people to cast their votes massively for him.

AGUNLOYE TO TRANSFORM ORE INTO INDUSTRIAL CITY

The campaign trail of Dr. Olu Agunloye has taken its campaign rally to Odigbo Local Government Area with thousands of people praying for the SDP candidate to emerge as the next governor of Ondo State.

 

 The supporters who welcomed Dr. Agunloye and his team rented the air with popular lyrics "After Mimiko who be next?....Agunloye".  Dr. Agunloye while thanking the people for the warm reception, noted that Odigbo local government area has potential as economic centres of Ondo State, and promised to transform Ore into economic hub where people from all over Nigeria and outside the country will transact business. He commended the people of Ore for living together in harmony, despite the high population of non indigenes that reside in the area.

 The okada riders, various groups and associations, traders,  youths, commercial motor transporters, artisans, community leaders,  farmers and market women who assembled in Ago Alaye, a community in rubber plantation of Odigbo local government to receive the visitors expressed happiness with the good reputation of the SDP candidate and they described him as a leader who love peace.

He observed that Odigbo Ore has not been able to  transform into international commercial centre due to many challenges, promising that his government will address the economic problems if elected.

Dr. Agunloye said there is the need to have a leader with passion and courage to rescue and rebuild all parts of Ondo State.

He expressed displeasure over the poor state of the NNPC Depot in Ore, which should have been one of the the largest industries and employers of labour in Ondo State.

Dr. Agunloye who is the pioneer Corps Marshall of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) gave the assurance that his administration will bring good governance and effective leadership to bear.

While promising also to improve the welfare packages of traditional rulers, he affirmed commitment to guarantee the autonomy of the royal fathers by removing them from government dominance. He also promised to increase the number of First Class Obas  across the State.

The Olore of Ore, Oba Johnson Olatomide prayed for Dr. Olu Agunloye and his Deputy, Modupe Akindele Martins and urged them not to forget their promises if elected.

The royal father also demanded electricity, portable water and Hospitals to towns and villages in Odigbo Local Government area when Dr. Agunloye becomes the governor of Ondo State.

In her remarks, the Deputy Governorship candidate, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins assured that the administration of Dr. Agunloye will make Ore "a small London" within four years in office.

IGNORANCE IS A DISEASE........Araba

Ignorance is often said to be a disease. Ignorance of Law is a more deadly disease, it's more deadly  than cancer.

Just 16 days before the election a man got a ruling to join in an Appeal and he's jubilating. We are undaunted.  We shall appeal every ruling, we shall monitor their desperate move to procure judgment even if Mimiko temporarily relocate to the home of the judges, his problem will not be solved.

AGUNLOYE; A TRUE SON OF AKURE---DEJI

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Adelusi, Odundun Asodedero11 has described the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate , Dr. Olu Agunloye as a prominent indigene of Akure and a man of integrity who can be entrusted with the governance of Ondo state without any hesitation.

Oba Aladetoyinbo made the remark while receiving the campaign team of SDP and its candidate in his palace, in Akure.  The traditional ruler confirmed that Dr. Agunloye is a son of Akure by maternal birth. He said if Dr. Agunloye is elected as governor of the State, it will be good for the development of  Akure Kingdom.

The Deji of Akure who received the SDP team,  including the national chairman of the Party who is also an indigene of Akure, Chief Olu Falae, the SDP candidate, Dr. Agunloye, and his running mate,  Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins, noted that the close link of the SDP flag bearer with Chief Falae will provide the required bridge for excellent governance with Dr. Agunloye as the governor.
Oba Aladetoyinbo reaffirmed his commitment to the Akure agenda which also favours Dr. Agunloye.

He therefore enjoined the people of Akure to make the best choice among the candidates for the development and progress of Akure.

He said he has no doubt that Ondo State can be effectively managed under the leadership of Dr. Agunloye.

The traditional ruler revealed that he had made personal investigations  and confirmed that Dr. Agunloye has contributed to the growth of his family house in Ojomu Uro, where his mother regularly hosts the family meetings. "Agunloye is one of our great sons",  the Kabiyesis added.

He therefore stressed that Ondo state would be better placed if people like Agunloye is given the opportunity to direct the affairs of the state as Governor.

Now that he is contesting the Governorship seat of Ondo state, the Royal father assured that the people of Akure kingdom would support him with their votes on November 26, 2016.

The Kabiyesi offered prayers for the victory of Dr. Agunloye and SDP at the coming election, ''having discovered that he has Akure blood running in his veins''.

The Akure monarch also commended Chief Olu Falae for discovering Dr. Agunloye and the SDP for electing such credible personality as the flag bearer.

The National Chairman of SDP, Chief Olu Falae who affirmed the transparency of Dr. Agunloye,  having served as a former Minister of  the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, without blemish.

He told the people of Akure that since there were more candidates of Akure origin in the race,  they should work together to support their choice, based on what each one of them could offer to transform Akure.

He said that the fact that there are more candidates from Akure contesting the governorship race, including Dr. Agunloye, ''the more the merrier''.

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Falae  shed more light on the genealogy of the mother of  Dr.Agunloye which he said hails from Akure kingdom and noted that Dr. Agunloye is a direct cousin of present Lisa of Akure Kingdom, High Chief Engineer Olusoga.

Earlier in his address, Dr. Agunloye reiterated the fact that aside from two major roads along Oba Adesida and Arakale, the state capital had not experienced the desired urban development befitting her status.

He disclosed his full readiness to develop Akure to an enviable standard, being one of the sons of the city and from there pursue the development of Ondo state at large.

The state chairman of SDP,  Chief Korede Duyile expressed gratitude to the Deji of Akure for what he described as the " Royal endorsement" of the SDP candidate.

The Chief Imam of Akure,  Alhaji Akorede who was among the leaders in Akure who witnessed the endorsement of Dr. Agunloye in the palace,  also offered prayers for the success of the candidate, Dr. Agunloye and for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election.

AGUNLOYE TAKES CAMPAIGN TO ALMA MATERS

Agunloye at flag off venue

It was a jolly homecoming for Dr. Olu Agunloye, the Governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), as he took his campaign to his former Alma mater, Saint Andrews primary school Idimoge and Saint Mary's primary school, Yaba, popularly called Agbala Maria where he later completed his primary education.

He moved round Moferere market amidst market Women and other traders canvassing for support through their votes by November 26, 2016. He later had a brief visit to the house of Pa Ilemobayo, along Okedibo street, where he grew up as a youth in the mid fifties, the oldest tenant in the house, a Tailor, Pa Moshood Adegoke how ever testified to that fact as they exchanged pleasantries after over four decades of separation.

The current Sasere of Ondo kingdom, High Chief Olu Adeduro also recalled their days at High school when they grew up from form one to five before they were separated when Dr. Agunloye had to sojourn in other area of human endeavour.
While pledging their total support, they all spoke with one voice requesting that the Governorship candidate remember to visit the issue of bad roads that is confronting every community as soon as he gets to powder.

The Hausa and Igbo communities were not left out as they endorsed Dr. Agunloye and his Deputy, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins as their next Governor.

In his response, Dr. Agunloye promised to develop the two groups by introducing those ventures that will improve their business such as  construction of good roads and introduction of ''soft loans'' to enhance their economy.

Later in the day, the SDP governorship candidate had brief meeting with several interest groups in Ondo kingdom, first was the Lojas from Ondo East and West local governments who had gathered at the Loja House to express their support for the candidature of Agunloye.

ONDO 2016 UPDATE: JUDGE HAS NULLIFIED THE PDP CONVENTION THAT PRODUCE AHMED MAKARFI AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

ONDO 2016 UPDATE: JUDGE HAS NULLIFIED THE PDP CONVENTION THAT PRODUCE AHMED MAKARFI AS  NATIONAL CHAIRMAN ......This means this faction can't produce Jegede as Ondo PDP candidate.

Justice Abang acted right on Ondo PDP gov criss - NJC. Justice Okon Abang has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the National Judicial Council, NJC, in the June 29 ruling where he endorsed a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Ali Modu Sheriff, as authentic. Recognition of Sheriff’s faction of PDP led to eventual substitution of Eyitayo Jegede’s name by INEC and replaced it with Jimoh Ibrahim. In separate letters to four different petitioners who had written against Mr. Abang, the Council said it found “no proof of misconduct against the Federal High Court judge. One of the petitioners, Ayodele Ibini, a factional secretary of the PDP from Ondo State, had asked the NJC to investigate the judge for alleged judicial misconduct in the June 29 ruling where Mr. Sheriff was recognised as authentic PDP chairman. They demanded investigations into alleged judicial misconduct by the judge. The council said it dismissed all four petitions for their failure to substantially prove any wrongdoing against Mr. Abang.

The petitioners alleged that Mr. Abang abused his official privileges in his decisions on the PDP Ondo State crisis. The NJC, however, said it found no record of misconduct or abuse of judicial powers in the decisions made by Mr. Abang regarding both judgements. Mr. Abang also nullified the national convention of the PDP that produced Ahmed Makarfi as leader. He said the decision of the PDP to embark on the convention, despite a court order from a Lagos High Court, amounted to impunity.

Updated: Suspected bomb found near Shoprite mall

Adelani Adepegba, Abuja.

A parcel, suspected to be Improvised Explosives Device, has been found under the Jabi bridge, near the Shoprite shopping mall, Abuja.
Policemen, including operatives of the Anti-bomb squad, blocked the access road to the bridge, and directed motorists to alternative routes.
The alarm, however turned out to be false as the bomb disposal unit discovered the parcel to be a container said to have been left under the bridge by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board.

 

Our correspondent who visited the scene, observed that the situation had normalised and motorists were allowed to access the road, which was earlier blocked.

A maize seller near the Shoprite mall, told our correspondent, that the container was kept under the bridge by the water board officials on Wednesday.
She said, “The police found out that it was not a bomb as speculated. What happened was that someone saw the food cooler  and informed the Shoprite security guards about it and they called the police who blocked the road and checked the container for bomb, but nothing was found in it.”
When contacted, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Anjuguri Manzah, promised to obtain the status update from his superiors, but he had yet to get back to our correspondent as of the time of filing this report.

Trump’s victory: I’ll tear my green card on January 20, says Soyinka

Story by: Akeem Lasisi

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has given an indication that he will tear up his Green Card on January 20, 2017, the day Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the US.

Last week, Soyinka had, in annoyance with the possible victory of the Republican candidate, threatened to destroy the card.

In an interview with The INTERVIEW, the world-acclaimed writer and human rights activist expressed resentment at Trump’s emergence, saying it spelt trouble for humanity.

 

Asked if he still intended to thrash the card, he said, “Come January 20, 2017; watch my WOLEXIT!”

By WOLEXIT, he seemed to be referring to his final ‘exit’ from the US, playing on Brexit, the expression referring to Britain’s historical exit from the European Union.

Although he said he was not too surprised that Trump won, he noted that his victory had brought an already teetering world closer to the precipice.

He said, “The possibility (of Trump’s victory) was looming nearer and nearer, getting scarier and scarier.

“As the election day approached, the specter became near palpable. I refused to switch on the television this morning until I had stiffened myself with a strong espresso. I felt disaster in my marrow.

“Trump’s wall is already under construction. Walls are built in the mind, and Trump has erected walls, not only across the mental landscape of America but across the global landscape. “I am glad you referred to the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – that was one anniversary in reversal!”

AGUNLOYE'S TRIUMPHANT ENTRY INTO ONDO KINGDOM

Dr. Agunloye, Iyaloja Ondo market, Erelu Modupe Martins

Hausa Community declares Agunloye

''Egbe Elesin Funfun'', the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Dr. Olu Agunloye Wednesday had a triumphant entry into Ondo kingdom amidst teaming party supporters and Market Women who throned the Akure garage to receive their Governor as early as 10 am.

No sooner that Dr. Agunloye alighted from his vehicle that he joined his teaming supporters and embarked on a rally that took the entourage through major streets of Ondo town.

It was indeed a new innovation in politics as the campaign train of the SDP reached out to people one on one canvassing for people's support and their votes from house to house and shop to shop.

The journey from Akure garage that ordinarily could had taken ten minutes drive to the palace of Osemawe took Dr. Agunloye, his Deputy, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins and the entire SDP faith fulls two hours.

L-R: Dr. Agunloye, Osemawe of Ondo, Erelu Akindele Martins

Commercial activities were how ever paralysed along Yaba street and other routes that led to the palace as people trooped out to have a glimpse of the next Governor of Ondo state.

Commercial cyclists were not left out as they added glamour and beauty to the mission of the SDP in Ondo kingdom even as those that offer to speak with our reporter showered encomiums on Dr. Agunloye going by his pedigree when he was Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Others how ever recalled vividly how he pioneered the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) successfully, saying it was no nonsense in the days of Agunloye in the FRSC unlike today when corruption has eaten deep into all sectors.

At the palace of Osemawe, Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo kingdom, Dr. Agunloye recalled how he had successfully followed the former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu and the incumbent Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on campaign to the palace and they all succeeded.

''Now that I follow myself here, it shows that it is my turn to be Governor of Ondo state by November 26, 2016 when the people give me their mandate with their votes'', Agunloye assured.

Erelu in the market

He disclosed that his administration shall team up with leaders in every community to develop the people and their communities by inviting foreign investors to establish industries to create jobs and improve the economy.

Oba kiladejo how ever commended Dr. Agunloye for not destroying co contestants but rather telling the people what he has for them as a man of integrity which he is known for over the years.

Ondo SDP: Agunloye promises job creation if emerge

The Social Democratic Party (SDP), governorship candidate in the November 26 Governorship election in Ondo State, Dr. Olu Agunloye has promised to create  jobs, if elected as governor of Ondo state.

Agunloye made this pledge at the flag off of his campaign at Democracy Park in Akure, on Teusday.

Agunloye, who linked himself on his ancestral connection with the Akoko lineage, Owo and Akure metropolis, assured the people that he would build on sustainable projects of his predecessors in office.

The former Minister and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) boss, Agunloye, promised to pay all outstanding salaries and pension allowances to the public servants and retirees in the state.

Agunloye further disclosed that his mission “to rescue and rebuild Ondo State” was driven towards creating enabling environment for youths as job providers rather than being job seekers, infrastructural development, meaningful engagement of women among others.

Addressing the crowd that witnessed the campaign, the National Chairman of the party, Chief Olu Falae said, the party had mapped out a state’s apprenticeship scheme  that would empower and ensure that five scores youths are gainfully employed within one year of his government.

Also, the Deputy Governor, Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins told the people that better days will come to the state if the people could vote for Dr. Agunloye and SDP with ''white horse'' logo on the ballot paper on  the day of election.

According to her, the administration of Dr. Agunloye will offer cooperative loans to market women every three --three months to boost their trades and the  economy of the state while Machines shall be imported and distributed to Artisans on loan agreement which could be repaid on monthly basis.

Meanwhile, at the palace of the Deji of Akure, Dr. Agunloye lamented the poor  road network obtained in major cities across the state which include some parts of Akure, the state capita.

His words, ''am ready to develop Akure as one of the sons of the ancient city, and am ready to pursue the development of Ondo state at large even with the available resources as soon as I assume office as the Governor of the state''.

The Deji, Oba Aladetoyinbo, Ogunlade Adelusi, the Odundun Asodeddero 11, prays for the Success of the SDP candidate by November 26, 2016 Governorship election having been discovered that Akure blood runs through his veins.

I’m not new in politics, says Jimoh Ibrahim

The factional governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the forthcoming election in Ondo State, Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has declared that he is not new in the politics of the state.

He said he would not embark on an aggressive campaign to win the November 26 governorship election, saying he was on a familiar terrain

He stated this on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while speaking with journalists.

 

Ibrahim, who was declared the candidate of the PDP by the Independent National Electoral Commission after receiving a court order, added that he would need little introduction to the electorate in the state.

Jimoh Ibrahim

He said, “This is not my first time of running for the governorship of the state. In 2003, I ran for the governorship election in the state under the All Nigeria Peoples Party. So, politics is not new to me and I’m not like those people who are running for the first time. I need not to do all the work by moving to all the nooks and crannies of Ondo State.

“I am not new to the people of Ondo State, I ran before and I had very impressive result at the last engagement when I ran for the governorship of this state. It is my ambition to become the governor of this state and I’m back to realise that ambition.”

Ibrahim, who described the Ahmed Markafi faction’s candidate of the party, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), as new in the state politics, advised him “to take his time.”

He said, “It took me from 2008 to the present date to gain this political legitimacy. You cannot come just in one day and begin to think you can win election like that.”

Speaking on his plan for the people of the state if eventually elected,  Ibrahim said he would give priority to the prompt payment of workers’ salaries and expose them to training and retraining.

He stated, “I need to take the state from the hopeless situation  it is now to a very hopeful situation. I need to take away injustice, we cannot afford to have a senatorial district producing governors for 16 years at a go. That is injustice, that is hopeless and we will not allow that, and that will not happen in Ondo State.”

Neymar gives Messi lift on private jet

They may be about to lock horns in the latest instalment of Brazil and Argentina’s ferocious football rivalry, but Neymar was not about to let 102 years of South American footballing enmity get in the way of his friendship with Barcelona mates Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano.

So when the three men were working out how to get to Belo Horizonte for Thursday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier, Brazil star Neymar didn’t hesitate to offer a lift to Messi and Mascherano on his private jet.

The trio touched down in the city on Tuesday to join their respective squads ahead of this week’s crucial battle.

Photos of the trio smiling on Neymar’s private jet appeared on social media on Tuesday shortly before their arrival in Brazil for South America’s “superclasico. 

Argentina were due to train later Tuesday for the first time in Belo Horizonte, where the team was based during their 2014 World Cup campaign.

The two-time world champions head into the fixture desperately needing a positive result after taking just two points from a possible nine in their previous three games.

The run of results has left Argentina in sixth place in the 10-team standings, outside the qualifying spots.

“This is a great opportunity for us to prove that we can challenge the leaders,” Argentina’s Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero said Tuesday.

US election: Topless women protest against Trump, says “I’m automatically attracted to beautiful (women).

The women, from the feminist activist group Femen, had the phrases “Hate out of polls” and “Trump, grab your balls” written on their bodies, images posted on social media showed.

The latter phrase was a clear reference to lewd comments made by Trump in 2005 and captured by a hot microphone.

“I’m automatically attracted to beautiful (women), I just start kissing them.

“It’s like a magnet, just kiss, I don’t even wait, and when you’re a star they let you do it.

“You can do anything, grab them by the pussy,” Trump said in the leaked audio that rocked his campaign in October.

Security officials escorted the two women from the polling site, a Manhattan high school gym and the disruption was over within minutes.

Trump, who had not yet arrived to cast his ballot, missed the protest.

Femen, a group of Ukrainian origin, is known for its naked protests around the world.

On its website, Femen describes itself as “an international women’s movement of brave topless female activists painted with the slogans and crowned with flowers.”

2016 Ondo Gubber: SDP Flag Off Campaign today

The Social Democratic Party SDP will flag off it's campaign today Tuesday, November 8.

Chief Olu Falae

Chief Korede Duyile

According to the Chairman of the Party,  Chief Korede Duyile,  the ceremony will attract top hierarchy of the Party at the National, State and Local Government level,  including the  national chairman,  Chief Olu Falae.

Chief Duyile who spoke to news men on preparations for the flag off ceremony said the event will hold at the Democracy Park in the heart of Akure, the State Capital and it will be colourful.

The event will feature official hand-over of the SDP flag to the Party Candidate,  Dr. Olu Agunloye, along with his running mate Erelu Modupe Akindele Martins.

Dr. Olu Agunloye with Erelu Modupe Akidele Martin

The SDP chairman who is also the chairman of the organising committee described SDP as the best party with programmes  targeted at the needs and aspirations of the  people. 

He reaffirmed the commitment of SDP to peaceful and credible conduct of the forthcoming governorship election.

He said internal problem of any political party cannot alter the election time-table already released by INEC for 26 November.

Chief Duyile advised other parties enmeshed in internal crises to emulate the SDP in discipline and political maturity being displayed in the conduct of political activities.

The SDP chairman maintained that his party is far ahead of others in terms of popularity, while thanking the people for their support.
He said "going by the massive and warm reception received during our campaign rally in the South senatorial District, the SDP is the people's choice and winning party"

He also noted that the Party Candidate, Dr Olu Agunloye who has consistently maintained clean public record and the Deputy,  Erelu Modupe Martins who is a grassroot politicians,  are both good products to market.

He enjoined the people of Ondo State to demonstrate  their commitment to the rescue and rebuild mission by voting for SDP.

SDP National Excos

Also speaking,  the Director of the Campaign Organisation,  Hon Tope Adebambo said quality and free education,  affordable housing, free health care delivery,  agricultural development,  social welfare and industrialization will be pursued vigorously by SDP government if assume power.

Hon Adebambo also assured that there will be prompt payment of salary of workers as first charge list,  while priority will be given to pensioners, youth empowerment,  women empowerment and economic recovery.