Politics

JUST IN: Osun APC Expels Aregbesola’s Faction Ex-chairman, Adeleke Aides, 81 Others [Full List]

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2 years ago

August 30, 2023

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday announced the expulsion of 84 members majority of whom, were drawn from the defunct Osun Progressives.

Prominent on the list of those expelled was Mr Rasaq Salinsile, the chairman of the faction supported by the ex-governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at the peak of the leadership crises that ravaged APC before the last governorship election in the state.

Also expelled were Mr. Biyi Odunlade and Temilade Olokungboye, who have both taken

up appointments from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke as Commissioner for Political Affairs and Special Adviser, Children Affairs, respectively.

A glance through the list also revealed that many of the expelled members drawn across all local government areas in the state, were those who took up appointments as local government caretaker committee members under the Adeleke administration.

A statement announcing the suspension of the affected members, signed by the State APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, further read in parts, “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some members.

“This disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct and actions that embarrassed and brought the party to disrepute.

“The Disciplinary Committee undertook a thorough and impartial review of the allegations and the findings were carefully deliberated upon by the State Executive Committee.

“After a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and consideration of the committee’s recommendations, the State Executive Committee has taken the difficult yet necessary step of expelling the following members:

1. Akibu Olaiya – Iwo LG

2. Yekeen Ajoke Nafisat – Iwo LG

3. Wakeel Mutaleeb Adekunle – Iwo East LCDA

4. Olufunke Akano – Iwo East LCDA

5. Olatunji Idowu Ajoke- Iwo West LCDA

6. Ajala Abayomi – Ayedire LG

7. Adegboyega Semiu Adeniyi – Ayedire LG

8. Sabitu Rofiat Omolayo – Ayedire South LCDA

9. Oladeji Ismail – Ayedire South LCDA

10. Tajudeen Akanbi – Olaoluwa LG

11. Oyediran Quasim – Olaoluwa LG

12. Ajetunmobi Moshood – Olaoluwa South LCDA

13. Akintoye Opeyemi – Irewole LG

14. Akerele Sunday – Irewole LG

15. Pastor Peter Olaawo – Irewole LCDA

16. Orisatola Surajudeen A. – Irewole LCDA

17. Shariat O. Olaniyi – Ayedaade LG

18. Akeem Olodude – Ayedaade LG

19. Raji Sikiru – Ayedaade South LCDA

20. Isaac Adeyemi Aderinoye – Ayedaade South LCDA

21. Oyedeji Tawab O. – Osogbo LG

22. Aderemi Tajudeen – Osogbo LG

23. Kamoru Afusat Bolanle – Osogbo South LCDA

24. Ibrahim Mumini Tunde – Osogbo South LCDA

25. Olayinka Musiliu Shina – Osogbo West LCDA

26. Adewumi Ademola Taofeeq – Osogbo West LCDA

27. Ajala Oladiran – Olorunda LG

28. Abiola Omotosho – Olorunda LG

29. Ganiyu Aliu O. – Olorunda North LCDA

30. Lawal Olalekan – Olorunda North LCDA

31. Ganiyu Adebayo A. – Olorunda Area Council

32. Afolabi Olaniyi Olatunde – Olorunda Area Council

33. Serifat Olayiwola – Ifelodun LG

34. Olawale Morufu Adebukola – Ifelodun LG

35. Ajibade Olatunji Ganiyu – Ifelodun North LCDA

36. Oladunjoye Rasheed Taye – Ifelodun North LCDA

37. Wale Agboola – Ifelodun Area Council

38. Sulaiman Akeem – Ifelodun Area Council

39. Odetayo Olubunmi – Odo Otin LG

40. Agboola Dayo Remilekun – Odo Otin LG

41. David Ajiboso – Odo Otin North LCDA

42. Ajala Richard Folashade – Odo Otin North LCDA

43. Ogunkanmi Adekunle – Odo Otin South LCDA

44. Adepoju Kabiru – Odo Otin South LCDA

45. Fadunmola Fatai A. – Boluwaduro LG

46. Aina Olusola – Boluwaduro LG

47. Oyekanmi Hajarat Adenike – Boluwaduro East LCDA

48. Adewumi O. Olufemi – Boluwaduro East LCDA

49. Teniola Alaba – Ilesa East LG

50. Muraina Fatai Olusegun – Ilesa East LG

51. Alaka Bode Olakunle – Ilesa North East LCDA

52. Ojediran Folasade Kehinde – Ilesa North East LCDA

53. Raji Azeez – Ilesa West LG

54. Afolayan Kafayat – Ilesa West LG

55. Kabir Ademola Hameed – Ilesa West Central LCDA

56. Kazeem Kafayat – Ilesa West Central LCDA

57. Agunlejika Adejuyigbe – Atakumosa West LG

58. Ogundele Sesan Opeyemi – Atakumosa West LG

59. Omidiji Olaolu – Atakumosa West LCDA

60. Adejare Israel – Atakumosa West LCDA

61. Oni Abiodun – Ife Central LG

62. Ismail Busayo Alabelewe – Ife Central LG

63. Chief Titus Awofesobi – Ife Central West LCDA

64. Alhaji Akeem Oyeleye – Ife Central West LCDA

65. Alhaji Omisakin Bisi – Ife East LG

66. Ogunrinola Sayo – Ife East LG

67. Oyewole Rafiu – Ife Ooye LCDA

68. Adefioye Adegboyega – Ife Ooye LCDA

69. Sangolade Olawale – Ife East Area Office

70. Adekunle Toyin Asabi – Ife East Area Office

71. Adeyeye Yinusa O. – Oriade LG

72. Mathew Olamuyiwa Samuel – Oriade LG

73. Samson Fakinyede Oladipo – Oriade South LCDA

74. Oyediran Mikail – Oriade South LCDA

75. Lamidi Oyeyemi – Obokun LG

76. Dare Adarayaki- Obokun LG

77. Oluseyi Oyinloye – Obokun LCDA

78. Ogundele Ogunsanmi – Obokun LCDA

79. Ismail Elewedi – Ejigbo Central LCDA

80. Yekeen Adewale – Oyebisi Ejigbo South LCDA

81. Muraina Atanda Adeleke – Ejigbo South LCDA

82. Alhaja Temilade Olokungboye Halid – Osogbo West LCDA

83. Comrade Biyi Odunlade – Ife Central LGA

84. Hon. Rasak Salinsile – Iwo LGA

“As we move forward, we enjoin our members to remain focused on our goals and continue working together to serve the interests of our constituents and our State. Our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to our party’s core values remains unwavering.”

Politics

Jonathan’s Ex-aide Dumps PDP For APC

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1 day ago

October 18, 2025

Editor

A former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Matters and Social Events to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressive Congress.

Dudafa, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, announced his resignation from the PDP in a statement he issued on Saturday in Yenagoa.

In the letter of resignation addressed to the Chairman, PDP, Southern Opokuma/Ayibabiri Ward 8 in Kolokuma Opukuma Local Government Area, he stated that his decision to quit the PDP followed a period of deep reflection and consultation with his political associates, supporters, and family members.

The letter read in part: “It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. Throughout my time with the party, I have been deeply committed to our shared values and goals, and it has been an honour to work with so many dedicated individuals.”

Dudafa stated that the unresolved disputes, particularly at the national level, “have significantly impeded our ability to move forward, rather they create an environment of conflict that’s no longer conducive to advancing the shared values and objectives.”

He said: “While this decision has been difficult, I remain committed to serving the best interests of our people, motivated by my dedication to their welfare and progress.”

Announcing his decision to join the APC, he said: “After careful reflection and consideration, I have decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), a platform I believe offers renewed hope, unity and a stronger foundation to address the challenges facing our dear state.”

To the members of the APC, Dudafa wrote, “I look forward to working alongside new colleagues who share this vision.”

He expressed appreciation to the PDP for the relationships and experiences he gained during his time in the PDP and wished the party well in overcoming its present challenges.

Political observers are of the opinion that his resignation could signal realignments ahead of future political developments in Bayelsa State and at the national level.

Politics

Why Wike Is Always Attacking Peter Obi — Obidient Movement

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2 days ago

October 17, 2025

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The Obidient Movement has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent comments describing Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, as a “social media president.”

Wike had, on Thursday, accused Obi of playing politics with national issues after the former Anambra State governor visited a local authority school in the FCT and lamented the poor condition of public facilities.

“I hear one of the social media presidential candidates went to a local authority school and said the government has abandoned public schools. His name is Mr Peter Obi. It’s not everything you must play politics with,” Wike had said.

However, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, dismissed Wike’s comments, saying they were aimed at keeping the minister in the news.

“How will Wike sell his market if he doesn’t mention Peter Obi?” Tanko asked. “As I am talking to you, you need to see the mammoth crowd we have in our town hall meeting here in Nnewi (Anambra State).”

Tanko further dismissed the FCT minister as the least of the Obi and his followers’ worries and defended Obi’s comments on the state of public schools in the country’s capital, insisting that the Wike merely drew attention to a national concern.

He stressed that Obi’s comment on the state of public facilities in the FCT was to point out that they are in dire need of attention, saying, “I was there on the ground and saw those dilapidated buildings. We also visited a clinic where only one nurse was on duty. Even the roads to the place are not easily accessible.”

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JUST IN: Rivers Cancels N134bn Secretariat Contract, Demands N20bn Refund

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3 days ago

October 16, 2025

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The Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled a ₦134 billion contract awarded by the former sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (retd), for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt.

The contract, awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation during the period of emergency rule under Ibas, was nullified by the Council at its meeting on Thursday.

Following the cancellation, the Council directed CCECC to refund the ₦20 billion mobilisation fee already paid for the project.

Also, the Council approved the constitution of a six-member committee chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu to assess and recommend suitable locations for the construction of Computer-Based Test centres across the state to support external examinations.

The Council also mandated the state’s flood control committee, also headed by Odu, to take urgent measures to mitigate flooding in affected areas, while cautioning residents against blocking drainage channels.

More to come…