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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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Oyo APC Lauds Tinubu over Sunday Dare’s appointment

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has expressed delight at the appointment of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, by President Bola Tinubu.

 Tinubu on Wednesday, announced the Ogbomoso, Oyo State-born media consultant as his new Public Communications Adviser.

 The party described the appointment as a pointer to Tinubu’s readiness to keep his administration focused on service delivery, accountability and consolidation.

 Dare had previously served as the Chief of Staff to Tinubu when he was then the governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007.

 The party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, on Wednesday, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the state capital.

 Oyo APC described Dare as a thorough-bred accomplished professional in the field of journalism and public communications, whose loyalty, diligence and commitment, according to the party would add immense value to the administration of President Tinubu.

“As a population of people who never had any doubt about the ability of Mr President to turn things around for Nigeria despite the many challenges which the country has had to face in recent times, we felt a bit worried when it was discovered that the present administration needed to increase its tempo in the area of public communications in order to showcase its activities and achievements on a regular basis.

 “So, with the appointment of Dr Sunday Dare to function as an Adviser on Public Communications, President Tinubu has chosen another round peg to fill a round hole, and the results will be positive in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.

 “As a polyglot and a man who understands the northern and southern terrains of the country, we are confident that he (Dare) will bring his wealth of experience to bear on easing the task of frequent exchange of communication between the Presidency and the outside world,” the party stated.

 It added, “We, at Oyo APC, are also delighted that the president found another active leader of our party in the state worthy of a critical assignment, as this development has further solidified our loyalty and love for him (Tinubu).

 “Therefore, we have the mandate of all the stakeholders in Oyo APC to show our appreciation to Mr. President, and also request for more of such patronage as we have many more members who worked assiduously for the success of the APC in the last general election,” Oyo APC stated.

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