Former House of Representative member representing the good people of Ado-Odo Ota Federal constituency and leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) Honourable Kazeem Salako has told party faithfuls that constituted authority must be respected.

Honourable Salako had to clear the air as regards incidents surrounding the APC primary election for the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency in Ogun West which was postponed due to security of lives and properties and the second ballot that was full of another drama.

According to former General Manager of Gateway Hotel, Ota, Hon. Kazeem Salako, “There is no iota of truth that as a Party Leader of APC Ado-Odo/Ota, that I could betray or act as a traitor to my Party.

“All was in top gear for the success of our Primary election for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, all delegates, Party Officials and Aspirants were hoping for the best but at the end there were challenges which were unforseen.

“I want to state clearly that it’s unthinkable that persons within the APC family in our local government could tag me a traitor for events that occured during the Primary, we need to always respect constituted authority.

“Let me further say here that other Party Chieftains in Ado-Odo/Ota, Commissioner Samuel Durojaiye Aiyedogbon, Honourable Olayiwola Waliu Taiwo, Senatorial chairman Alhaji Azeez Muhammed (Ekwueme) and other prominent leaders, were summoned to a closed door meeting as regards the way forward and we all agreed to be on the same page with the leader of the state.

“We must have it at the back of our minds that nobody is bigger than our party, as the APC is supreme so all decisions taken with the other top party leaders in Abeokuta must be strictly adhered to for the good of all of us.

Recall the primary election was to be contested for by two political gladiators/titans, the immediate past Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Honourable Tunji Akinosi and Honourable Jimoh Ojugbele who’s seeking a fourth term in the Green Chamber.

Others are former Acting General Manager Nigeria Port Authority, Engr. Musbau Alade Jimoh, FCA Abiola Bakare Onimokan, Princess Feyikemi Egbeyemi and Honourable Nuru Aina a two time Ogun state House of Assembly member representing the good people of Ota State constituency.

Again! We are at the crossroads to another Democratic dispensation where our destinies and the fate of this country will either be trampled on or be raised above.

Every electionering period has its own dimension and if ours is still being decided by money, it speaks a doom to the future of this country; for the umpteenth time.

Political desperadoes would always find a way to deceive the citizens and secure the mandate after which all they will jettison their trust.

In the light of the above submission comes to mind the shenanigans of Honourable member of House Representative, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele representing the good people of Ado-Odo/Ota Federal constituency at Green chamber in Abuja.

Ojugbele in his desperate move to secure his return ticket to the National Assembly for the fourth time has squandered N700 million Constituency fund meant to deliver the dividends of democracy to his constituents.

Alas! Hon. Jimoh has not only squandered the constituency fund, he has in his desperate move bribed some notable leaders within his constituency and the state up to the tune of N5,000,000 each in order to compromise the primary process by moving the voting centre of APC primary election from Ota to Ado-Odo.

The Honourable has also with evidence induced the delegates with 1000 dollars each and a brand new motorcycle to get their vote. What an extravagant and unholy way to get people trust, which some of the delegates still stand by the truth and voted him out by not giving him their mandate.

In this part of the world where some jester like Ojugbele has turned electoral process to highest bidder, but majority of delegates from his constituency prove him wrong.

One would wonder why Honourable Ojugbele is so bent on securing his return by squandering the Constituency fund meant to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

It’s logical that he might not have encountered any difficulty in going back to the National Assembly if he had done the right thing.

At this juncture, it’s important that party delegates and stakeholders be wary of all these moves by Honorable Ojugbele who hasn’t given the consituents reasons to return him back to the National Assembly.

We must, for the sake of the future of the unborn generation and our country reject people like Honourable Ojugbele to represent or lead us. We need to make the right choice. We must not sell our future and that of our country to desperadoes. A stitch in time they says saves the Nine.

The venue of the APC House of Representatives Primary Election, Alamuwa Grammar School, Ado-Odo witnessed high presence of security officials on Sunday, 29th of May, 2022. Their objective is to ensure the process of electing the APC flag bearer for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency was conducted without any form of breakdown of law and order.

The process kick started with accreditation of delegates while the leaders of the Party delivered goodwill message through a former House of Representatives member, Hon. Kazeem Salako. Hon. Salako reiterated the resolution of the leadership of the party to the delegates. He charged the delegates to cast their vote and exit the hall as soon as they are done. Other leaders who joined Hon. Salako include, Hon. Lai Taiwo, Chairman, House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Sheriff Musa, Local Government Chairman, Alh. Azeez Muhammed (Ekweme), APC Ogun West Senatorial Chairman, Chief Yomi Olojeloju, Member, APC State Excos and Agent for Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele, Chief Sesan Fagbayi, Commissioner in the Local Government Service Commission and Agent for Engr. Tunji Akinosi, Chief J.J Akeran, APC LG Party Chairman.

With a clear and unambiguous understanding of the direction of the party as to who to present as flagbearer for the Federal Constituency, the election Proper started. The voting went on seamlessly and peacefully. At a point, Chief Yomi Olojeloju who is the Agent for Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele left the designated area for Agents and started approaching delegates on their seat. The security men present inside the hall upon seeing this trespassing and violation, cautioned Hon. Ojugbele’s Agent. While Chief Yomi Olojeloju, who is also a Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Ojugbele was resisting the directive of the security men, some thugs sympathetic to him invaded the hall and stirred up chaos. As at the time this happened, about 15 wards out of 16 had voted. In a bid to protect the ballot box from being taken away, the Presiding officer held on to it. When the chaos seem uncontrollable, the Presiding officer with the aid of Security men tried to move the ballot box into a security vehicle. Chief Yomi Olojeloju and his boys prevented this from happening and created a chaotic scene.

No leader of the party especially those mentioned above was close to the scene of the pandemonium. It is rather unbelievable to see that some leaders’ names were mentioned on social media as promoters of the violence. The Local Government Chairman, Hon. Sheriff Musa was emphatic about his role as the Chief Security Officer of the Local Government Area while advising the Security men to ensure lives and properties are well secured.

Clearly, Engr. Tunji Akinosi was leading in the polls before the venue was disrupted by unscrupulous elements sponsored by Chief Yomi Olojeloju and his principal, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele.

Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Executive Chairman Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) has commissioned the Dominion Primary Health Center.

The Primary Health Center which was constructed and equipped by Bells/Egushi/Igboloye/Arobieye ACDC, was chaired by Chief Sunday Abeleboja.

The Executive Chairman while commissioning the project appreciated the good gesture of the community in constructing the Primary Health Center for the use by residents in the community.

He also lauded the council HOLGA Dr. Daniel Adesanya for his administrational support in making the project a reality.

Honourable Musa then charged the community to make use of the Primary Health Center as the local government have taken over, and also made provision for qualified Matron and Nurses. And promise that the local government will continue with the maintenance of the facility.

In attendance was the royal guest His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba Maroof Alagbe, The Elegushi-Ota.

Meanwhile, the Ado-Odo/Ota boss also received in audience the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ado Odo Ota Local Government Chapter.

The clergymen were led to the headquarters of the Gateway of Ogun State by Senior Apostle Idowole.

Snr. Apostle Idowole, the Ogun West Coordinator, congratulated the Executive Chairman on his victory at the last polls and made the plights of CAN known during the courtesy visit.

A delighted Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) appreciated the Christian body for their visit as he discussed extensively with CAN Ado Odo Ota Local Government as regards their request and promise to have a quarterly review of all their deliberations.

Recall Honourable Musa (SAM20) of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government elections of Ogun State that was held last month scored a total of 78,727 to be returned elected as Ado-Odo/Ota Local government boss.

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government elections in Ado-Odo/ Ota, Ogun State, Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa has called on the good people of his local government, Ogun state and Nigerians to remain hopeful of a better Nation.

The Asiwaju of Iju-Ota in a statement to commemorate the June 12 democracy day enjoined Nigerians to be more united saying that the unity of the country will serve as the basis in addressing the pressing challenges facing the development of the country.

“I realized it’s a tough time for us in the course of our journey to the promise land. Even some of the most successful countries of the world have had to deal with obstacles and challenges, ours is not a different but as they conquered, we shall also revel in our victory at the end.

While calling on leaders to work together for the betterment of the society and improve the lives of the citizens, he appealed to the youths to remain calm in this turbulent period of the nation building and charge them to take leadership responsibility.

He stressed the need to continue to abide with the principles, ideals and values of democracy which he said has successfully served top countries of the world in attaining the top level.

“I want to also appeal to our youth to remain calm and resolute in this trying times. We can’t afford to destroy the country in a bid to get what we want because no war has ever been settled on the battlefield, hence only on the table.

SAM20 as he is fondly called now called on the electorates in Ado-Odo/Ota to troop out en masse in the upcoming elections pledging that he will deliver the best of governance.

Hon Sherrif promised to uphold the party’s core values which is to let the people in the grassroots enjoy the benefits of democracy.

“My appreciation message goes to the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Governor Engr. Noimat Salako-Oyedele, all the great leaders of our party at the state, local govt, ward levels and the good people of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

“I am grateful for this great opportunity, for the love shown to have bestowed upon me the chance to emerge as the party candidate for the forthcoming chairmanship election.

“I promise to justify the choice of choosing me for the responsibility which is to let an average person from Ado-Odo Ota LGA feels the positive side of democracy.

He continues by saying that this is call to serve his people and pledge to be a good ambassador of the APC and Ado-Odo/Ota.

“I take this as a call to serve and defend the good people of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government and I’m using this appreciation message to pledge my 100 percent commitment to the development of the gateway to Gateway State.

“This victory is for all the aspirants and our great party, a call to collectively take our dear local government to another greater heights.

“I thereby call on the stakeholders and the good people of Ado-Odo/Ota to rally round us to clinch the victory so as to fulfil our promises and bring dividend of democracy down to them, so help us God.”