Author: Afolabi

…Urges Other Zones to Fight for the Seat A prominent Mogaji in Ibadanland, Mogaji Abass Oloko, has faulted recent remarks by the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole, warning that the statement appears to signal “a gang-up against Ibadan” ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Oloko in a statement reacted to a live edition of the BCOS programme Guest of the Month, where the CCII President-General declared that Ibadan would not use its numerical strength as a political weapon and would never insist on producing the next governor. Ajewole had emphasised that Ibadan,…

Concerned leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Itesiwaju Local Government Area have cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde not to be misled by the large turnout at the party’s general meeting held in Otu, Itesiwaju, on Tuesday. Speaking on behalf of the group during an interview with journalists on Thursday, Alhaji Fatai Aruna alleged that the crowd at the meeting was “artificially mobilised” by a governorship aspirant, Amofin Beulah Adeoye, to create an impression of widespread support. According to Aruna, “Amofin Beulah Adeoye, a governorship aspirant from this council, mobilised non-party members from the ten local governments in…

Hon. Dare Adeleke, stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one of Oyo State’s most recognisable political figures, celebrates his birthday today, Sunday 28 September 2025. His life, marked by political triumphs, philanthropy, and family devotion, has drawn tributes from across Nigeria and beyond. Adeleke’s journey has been tied to the fortunes of the PDP since its formation in 1998, when he became the party’s first Youth Leader in the South-West. Over two decades later, his reputation as a formidable grassroots organiser endures. Party insiders credit him with ensuring that no PDP candidate in his constituency has lost an…

Happy Birthday to a Trailblazer! An ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and international business mogul, Honouarble (Barrister)Rita Orji, renowned for her committed service to humanity and during her tenure as a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ajeromi/Ifelodun, marks another year of life with a quiet reflection, emphasizing her commitment to God, development of Nigeria and humanity in general. Today, we celebrate a woman of exceptional grace, strength, and intellect — an enigma who continues to soar in the political arena with vision and courage. A devoted mother, a licensed Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and…

A House of Representatives member, Aderemi Oseni, who represents Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has highlighted the necessity for the party to secure victory in the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State and to align closely with the Federal Government to ensure increased developmental attention from the centre. Leading a massive crowd of over 10,000 APC members from Ido Local Government on Saturday in Ibadan, Oseni spearheaded a show of solidarity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, expressing firm belief that both Oyo State and its people would benefit more with…

The attention of the Ibadan South East Local Government has been drawn to a misleading and malicious report circulating on social media, alleging that unknown gunmen sent by the Executive Chairman arrested Hon. Afeez Akinkunmi Akinpelu, Councillor representing Ward 2. We wish to state categorically that this claim is false, misleading, and baseless. For the record, Hon. Afeez Akinpelu was arrested by the SWAT unit of the Nigeria Police Force following investigations into criminal allegations involving the printing and circulation of fake Oyo State revenue receipts. This is a serious offence that undermines the integrity of government revenue systems. It…

Prominent Ibadan Mogajis, Abass Oloko and Mogaji Abdujelyl Karheem Adanla, have condemned Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo for his comments that distorted the historical role of the Alaafin in the crowning of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In separate statements, Oloko and Adanla described Adejumo’s remarks as uncalled for and disconnection from the present realities of the traditional chieftaincy structure in Ibadan and highly revered Olubadan stool. They emphasised that the Olubadan stool is an established institution that does not require the Alaafin’s consent for Olubadan to be crowned. Mogaji Adanla who is the CEO of Afia Construction Ltd. stated, “It is imperative…

A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, known as “The Mandate,” has fiercely condemned Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan’s baseless and desperate remarks about the party’s recent flag-off rally for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. Olopoeyan, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), absurdly dismissed the rally as a mere “music concert” and unwarrantedly predicted a loss for APC candidate Olawale Murphy in the upcoming election on 16 August. In their response, The Mandate, in a statement issued by its leader, Adefoye Adewole, stated that Olopoeyan’s comments reflected a fundamental misunderstanding of the political landscape in…

Alhaji Abass Oloko, a prominent Mogaji in Ibadanland warmly congratulates Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi on being conferred with the title of Eze Meganu OHA I of Rumuomasi. According to the PDP chieftain, the prestigious title, conferred by His Royal Highness, Eze Ezebunwo Geoffrey Adele, on Chief Sanusi is a testament to his exemplary leadership not only in Oyo State but across Nigeria. Oloko described the Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort as a beacon of hope for the masses. He highlights Sanusi’s role in fostering stronger ties between the Southwest region and South South region.…