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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Nigeria will overcome all challenges— Osun PDP chieftain

A former gubernatorial aspirant in Osun State, Dotun Babayemi, has urged Nigerians to have faith and renewed hope that Nigeria will overcome its present challenges.

Babayemi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, assured in his New Year message issued on Monday in Osogbo that the country is on the path to greatness.

“Let us rest assured that Osun, our state, shall continue to progress, and our country, Nigeria, shall equally continue to be counted among the best in the world.

“It is a great opportunity to witness the new year, and the opportunity should not be taken for granted. With deep reflections, we all have cause to be grateful to God, the Almighty, for the opportunity of seeing the year 2024,” he said.

Babayemi urged Nigerians to always support governments at all levels to make life bearable, adding that they must ensure peace and unity in the country.

According to him, no nation can ever survive without peace, which is a catalyst for development.

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