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Alake Endorses Otunba Ashiru’s Guber Bid, Lauds Ijebu/Remo Agenda

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By Eric Elezuo

The gubernatorial ambition of Otunba Bimbo Ashiru has received a boost as the paramount ruler of Egbaland, popularly known as the Alake, HRM Oba Michael Aremu Gbadebo, declared him exceptionally competent and fit to drive the economy of Ogun State to higher heights.

The Alake made the declaration at his Ake Palace in Abeokuta when Otunba Ashiru’s consultation team, led by a former Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Gbolade Oshinowo, paid him a courtesy visit as part of his consultation efforts towards the 2019 Ogun State gubernatorial election.

According to a press statement released by Otunba Bimbo Ashiru’s Media Consultant, Mr. Tayo Mabewaje, the Alake spoke glowingly concerning the unprecedented achievements of the consensus candidate of Ijebu/Remo Agenda, while commending Ashiru’s giant strides in the present administration which have earned the state a place of pride in the comity of states.

While expressing his unalloyed support for the emergence of governor from the Ogun East Senatorial District,  the Alake noted that the choice of Otunba Ashiru as the arrowhead of the Ijebu/Remo Agenda was a welcome development, a step in the right direction and veryl pleasing.

In his eulogy, the Alake stated that Otunba Ashiru has all it takes to continue with the good works of the incumbent governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun if given the mandate to rule.

The revered monarch further traced the long-standing relationship between the Egba and Ijebu people which dated back in time as he endorsed the agitation of the Ijebu/Remo people for the 2019 gubernatorial slot and consequently the choice of Otunba Ashiru as the consensus candidate of the Ijebu/Remo Agenda.

Earlier in his speech,  Dr. Oshinowo has intimated the palace about the agitation of the Ijebu/Remo to have a shot at Ogun governorship seat as rational, as well as politically and morally justified in the present political dispensation.

In his response, Otunba Ashiru reiterated his commitment to consolidate on the solid foundation laid by Gov. Ibikunle Amosun CON, FCA with the resolve to move the state forward by bringing to bear the experience he garnered in the course of his public service.

On hand to receive the team were Chief Niyi Adegbenro, Chief Lai Labode, Asiwaju Femi Somolu and other notable high chiefs from Egbaland.

Among distinguished members of the team that attended the meeting included Are T. Dawodu, Chief O.B Okuboyejo, Chief Bisi Rodipe, Prince Segun Aderibigbe, Prof. Toyin Ashiru, Chief Jare Dada, Asiwaju Tobi Lawal, Mr. Just Jaiyesimi and Otunba (Mrs) Anthonia Balogun, Elder Olatunji and others.

 

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Army Buries 17 Personnel Killed in Okuama Community

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The 17 military personnel killed in Okuama community in Delta on March 14 have been laid to rest.

The corpses of the soldiers, which arrived at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja at about 2:26 pm on Wednesday, were committed to mother death after burial rites were observed.

President Bola Tinubu, Service Chiefs and other dignitaries were in attendance at the burial ceremony.

DAILY POST recalls that the troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a peace mission to Okuoma Community were ambushed and killed by some irate youths.

The incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call following a communal crisis between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State.

The personnel comprised one Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, one Captain and 13 soldiers.

The officers are Commanding Officer 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt. Col. A.H Ali; Maj S.D Shafa (N/13976); Maj D.E Obi (N/14395) and Capt U Zakari (N/16348).

The soldiers are SSgt Yahaya Saidu (#3NA/36/2974); Cpl Yahaya Danbaba (1ONA/65/7274); Cpl Kabiru Bashir (11NA/66/9853); LCpl Bulus Haruna (16NA/TS/5844); LCpl Sola Opeyemi (17NA/760719); and LCpl Bello Anas (17NA/76/290).

They also include LCpl Hamman Peter (NA/T82653); LCpl Ibrahim Abdullahi (18NA/77/1191); Pte Alhaji Isah (17NA/76/6079); Pte Clement Francis (19NA/78/0911); Pte Abubakar Ali (19NA/78/2162); Pte Ibrahim Adamu (19NA/78/6079) and Pte Adamu Ibrahim (21NA/80/4795).

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Thomas Yormah Emerges As New WAEC Chairman

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By Eric Elezuo

The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has a new Chairman, he is Prof. Thomas Brima Rick Yormah, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Fourah Bay College and former Pro ViceChancellor, University of Sierra Leone as the 21st Chairman of Council.

According to a statement signed by Demianus G. Ojijeogu, the Head, Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Yormah was elected during the just concluded 72nd Annual Council Meeting of the body, held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He succeeds Prof. Ato Essuman from the Republic of Ghana.

The highpoint of the week-long Council meeting was the recognition and honoring of three Ghanaian candidates with the WAEC International Excellence Award for their outstanding performance in the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2023. They were Master Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi, (1st Prize), Master Dzandu Selorm, (2nd Prize), and Master Asenso-Gyambibi Daniel (3rd Prize). The three candidates were selected from 2,327,342 who sat the examination in The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

In the same vein, the Augustus Bandele Oyediran Award for the Best Candidate in West Africa, 2023 also went to Master Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi. In addition, two candidates from the Republic of Sierra Leone were honoured with the National Distinction, while one candidate received the National Merit Award. They were Miss. Mammah E. A. Raymonda, (1st Prize), Master Bangura Joshua, (2nd Prize), and Master Fillie Sahr Edward (Merit Award).

While the 71st edition of the Council meeting was hosted by Gambia, the next edition, which will be the 73rd in the series, will be hosted by Liberia.

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Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman Regains Freedom

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The kidnapped chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has been released.

Dr. Aziegbemi, who was set free by his abductors in the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Report has it that he got to his Benin City residence at about 3am to the waiting arms of family and close friends.

“I am back home with my family. I am fine. I am just trying to rest and will talk to you later,” he was quoted as saying.

Dr. Aziegbemi, a former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency of Edo State, was kidnapped on Friday, March 15, 2024 when his abductors who rode in two Toyota Corolla cars, trailed him after he left a meeting.

The gunmen overtook Aziegbemi’s sports utility vehicle (SUV) at a speed break as it slowed down along Osaro Street, off Country Home Road, close to his house at about 11pm on Friday night before seizing him.

It is not clear yet if a ransom was paid for his release as the abductors had reportedly demanded a sum of N50 million before setting him free.

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