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Osun APC Leaders Shun Tinubu’s Campaign Council Inauguration as Akande, Basiru Back Adeleke By Sayo Alagbe Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Thursday stayed away from the inauguration of a 344-member campaign council established to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. However, former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, led several APC chieftains to the ceremony, where Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurated the council. Among the APC leaders who attended were the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; former National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore; former deputy governors Titi Laoye-Ponle and Lekan Adewoyin; Senator Babajide Omoworare; and Chief Shuaib Oyedokun. Others included the party’s Osun Central Senatorial Leader, Adeoye Adelakun; former members of the House of Representatives, Ajibola Famurewa and Bukola Oyewo; former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Wale Afolabi; and former National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Registrar, Professor Olu Aina. Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Professor Wale Oladipo; Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi; and Osun Accord Chairman, Victor Akande, also attended the event. However, several prominent APC figures were absent, including the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; and the party’s governorship candidate in the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji. Other notable absentees included the Osun APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal; former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye; member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Oluwole Oke; Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Remi Omowaiye; and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Adebayo Adeleke. Akande Calls for Tinubu’s Re-election Addressing the gathering, Akande urged eligible voters across the South-West to prioritise Tinubu’s re-election, describing the President’s second-term bid as an important political objective. He said the President, as a Yoruba son occupying Nigeria’s highest political office, deserved the support of the region to secure another term. “Today, we have one of our sons in Yorubaland as President of Nigeria, and he is entitled to two terms in office. We are all praying that he gets his second term,” Akande said. He added that he had been informed that Adeleke was expected to mobilise two million votes for Tinubu in Osun State on January 16, 2027. Akande, whose birthday falls on January 16, expressed the hope that the day would bring a successful electoral outcome for the President. Basiru Urges APC Leaders to Set Aside Differences In his remarks, Basiru urged APC stakeholders in Osun State to put aside personal ambitions and political disagreements and work with Adeleke to secure victory for Tinubu. He explained that the President’s decision to appoint Adeleke as the Osun coordinator of his re-election campaign should be respected by party members, regardless of their individual political interests. Basiru said he had rearranged his schedule to attend the inauguration before proceeding to Kaduna State for another engagement. According to him, the President’s re-election should take precedence over personal ambitions and political egos. “It is in President Tinubu’s wisdom that he chose Governor Adeleke as his campaign coordinator in Osun. For us in Osun State, irrespective of our feelings, ambitions and scheming, we must abide by the vision of President Bola Tinubu and support Governor Ademola Adeleke to be successful in this exercise,” he said. The APC National Secretary appealed to political stakeholders across the state to unite behind the governor and help deliver a substantial number of votes for Tinubu. “There is no ambition or ego that is greater than ensuring President Bola Tinubu is re-elected,” Basiru added. He also noted that increased financial resources available to subnational governments had created opportunities for states such as Osun to meet their expenditure obligations. Adeleke Targets More Than 1.5 Million Votes Adeleke, in his address, said the campaign council’s primary objective was to mobilise more than the 1.5 million votes previously pledged to Tinubu in Osun State. He described the alliance involving the Accord Party, APC and PDP political structures as a broad coalition capable of delivering a decisive victory for the President. The governor urged members of the council to work together, mobilise voters and pursue their shared objective of securing Tinubu’s re-election. “From the pain of the past, we must unite for the prosperity of the future. From unity in diversity, we must forge a new brotherhood behind our leader, Asiwaju Tinubu,” Adeleke said. He clarified, however, that the alliance was limited to the presidential election and would not extend to legislative contests. According to him, while the coalition partners would jointly support Tinubu’s presidential ambition, each political party would remain free to support its candidates in senatorial, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly elections. “What ties us together is the presidential, not the legislative, elections,” he stated. Adeleke also disclosed that discussions between the federal and state governments aimed at resolving the lingering local government crisis in Osun had reached an advanced stage. He expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached soon. Osun APC Vice Chairman Explains Absence of Party Leaders Adelakun, who spoke on behalf of the Osun APC chairman, suggested that some of the party leaders who were absent might not have received adequate information about the inauguration. He said those present would brief their colleagues on the proceedings and expressed confidence that the absent leaders remained committed to Tinubu’s re-election. Adelakun defended the coalition arrangement, arguing that collaboration among political parties was necessary to achieve the desired electoral outcome in Osun. “As APC alone, we have not won an election in the last three election cycles, and if we must give President Tinubu the required number of votes in Osun, we have to collaborate,” he said. He added that the President had acknowledged the importance of the political collaboration. APC Had Earlier Complained About Short Notice The inauguration came amid complaints by the Osun APC leadership that it had not been adequately consulted before the announcement of the campaign council. In a statement issued on Thursday, a few hours before the ceremony, Lawal said the party had not been formally informed about the inauguration beyond the publication of the council members’ names on social media by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. Rasheed had announced the planned inauguration on Wednesday, listing several prominent APC figures among those expected to serve on the council. Those listed included Akande, Oyetola, Basiru, Oyebamiji, Omisore, Omoworare, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Foluke Etteh, Professor Sola Adeyeye, Yinka Ajayi, Ponle, Akintunde Adegboye and Mumini Olabanji. The announcement reportedly generated uncertainty among political stakeholders because, according to sources within the governor’s camp and the Osun APC, no formal meeting had been held to determine how the President’s re-election campaign would be coordinated in the state following Adeleke’s appointment. An APC source, who requested anonymity, said the party’s leaders had only become aware of the proposed arrangement through the published list. “The two camps have not met. We just saw the list like everyone in the state. There is uncertainty around it, but I can’t officially say what the APC reaction will be,” the source said. Lawal acknowledged that the party accepted Adeleke’s appointment as the state coordinator of Tinubu’s re-election campaign but insisted that the inauguration should have been properly scheduled and communicated to relevant stakeholders. He maintained that the re-election of the President was a collective responsibility requiring adequate consultation and respect for established political protocols. According to him, the short notice and lack of prior engagement with the state party leadership could create unnecessary friction between the APC and the appointed campaign coordinator. Lawal said the party was committed to Tinubu’s re-election but warned against arrangements that could undermine cooperation among stakeholders. He alleged that announcing the council members less than 24 hours before the inauguration, without prior consultation with the party leadership, could create avoidable misunderstandings between the APC and Adeleke. Despite the disagreement over the process, the inauguration proceeded with the participation of several APC chieftains and leaders from other political parties, underscoring the coalition’s stated objective of mobilising support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. 1 week ago
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Justice Ezekiel Oyeyemi Ajayi: An Exemplary Jurist at 60

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Justice Ezekiel Oyeyemi Ajayi: An Exemplary Jurist at 60

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By: Adewuyi Adegbite

Hon. Justice Ezekiel Oyeyemi Ajayi, a distinguished jurist of the Oyo State High Court, celebrates his 60th birthday on August 21, 2025. From humble beginnings, Ajayi has risen through hard work, perseverance, unwavering purpose, and deep faith in God to become a pillar in Nigeria’s judiciary. Beyond his judicial accomplishments, Ajayi has also excelled in various fields, including community leadership, authorship, and contributions to the Lord’s vineyard.

Sworn in as a judge of the Oyo State High Court in 2013 during Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s administration, Ajayi has built an illustrious career rooted in integrity, legal insight, and an unwavering commitment to justice. His judicial decisions, many of which have been upheld by the Court of Appeal, span civil, criminal, and electoral matters. His influence extends far beyond the bench, having significantly contributed to shaping jurisprudence and reinforcing public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary. Known for his uncommon integrity, Ajayi has upheld values such as fairness and excellence in every aspect of his work.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (FICMC) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Ajayi’s contributions to the Nigerian judiciary have been widely recognized. He has been appointed to several judicial arbitration bodies at both the state and federal levels. His notable roles include serving as a member of the Oyo State Local Government Election Tribunal (2019) and the Oyo State Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal (2022). At the federal level, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Governorship Election Tribunal in Nasarawa State (2023).

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A philanthropist at heart, Ajayi has been a beacon of hope for the less privileged and vulnerable in society. His efforts have primarily focused on supporting youth in their pursuit of education and career advancement, as well as welfare initiatives. As a community leader in his native Ogbomoso, Ajayi has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to community development, integrity, and professionalism in his service to the nation. His dedication has earned him several accolades, including the Integrity Award from the Ogbomoso Pivotal Club and the Distinguished Service Award from the Ogbomoso Valiant Club in 2023. He is also the author of the book Who is Who in Ogbomoso Township (1993), which chronicles the lives and contributions of Ogbomoso natives who have impacted their community.

Born on August 21, 1965, into the renowned Abese Lagbedu Chieftaincy family of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Ajayi is the son of Pa Emmanuel Ajayi Binutu and Madam Ayoka Olalonpe Ajayi. His educational journey began at Methodist Primary School, Arowomole, Ogbomoso (1972-1978), followed by secondary school at Soun High School, Ogbomoso (1972-1978). He earned his Higher School Certificate (HSC) at the Federal School of Arts and Science, Suleja, in 1987. Ajayi proceeded to the University of Lagos, where he obtained his LLB from 1986 to 1992. He then attended the prestigious Nigerian Law School in Lagos, where he completed his B.L. in 1993.

Ajayi’s legal career commenced at Agbo Olaleye and Co. in 1994, before he established his own firm, Yemi Ajayi and Co., in 1998. His exemplary practice at the bar contributed to his appointment to the bench in 2013.

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Now, at 60, Justice Ezekiel Oyeyemi Ajayi has lived an exemplary life—both as a barrister, a judge, and a community leader—worthy of emulation by his contemporaries, as well as aspiring lawyers and judges. His legacy continues to inspire those seeking success in the legal profession.

 

By Adewuyi Adegbite

ayekooto05@gmail.com


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