Sunday, October 2, 2022

Ignore Ethnic Bias To Elect The Next President – APGA Chieftain, Deacon Olalere

 

IGNORE ETHNIC BIAS TO ELECT THE NEXT PRESIDENT – APGA CHIEFTAIN, DEACON OLALERE


 

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The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Deacon Samson Segun Olalere is opposed to tribal politics, arguing that it is one of the banes of Nigerian politics. He recently spoke with Spheres News Crew, led by Olusakin Babalola. Read excerpts of the interview below:

Spheres News: Why is APGA not fielding any candidate for the 2023 Presidential Elections?

Deacon Olalere: APGA has a Presidential Candidate for the 2023 elections. Hẹ is Prof. Peter Umeadi, a retired Chief Judge of Anambra State, now a Professor of Law at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Spheres News: Since an Igbo man is contesting the race, who will APGA supporters follow?

Deacon Olalere: APGA is supporting the Candidate who happens to be an Igbo man with a running mate from Bauchi State, Comrade Koko.

Spheres News: As a Yoruba man will you support a candidate from your race?

Deacon Olalere: I am extremely loyal to my party and my support is for my party candidate regardless of His ethnic background. What matters to me is His ability to deliver on the Party manifesto. Nigeria must ruẹse above this tribal divide that has left us where we are today.

Spheres News: What would be the redaction of your people to holding a position different from their tribe?

Deacon Olalere: What should matter to any Nigeria should be efficiency, rather than this ethnic and tribal sentiment that has kept the nation down to date.

Spheres News: Does it mean of all politicians in APGA, none is competent to contest for the presidency?

Deacon Olalere: Ironically, you have not been following the trend.

Spheres News: Would you predict the nation is not reverting to tribal politics?

Deacon Olalere: Unfortunately the tendency does not augur well for the Nation’s development, hence the need for restructuring which will usher in true Federalism and nurture healthy competition that will aid development.

Spheres News: What is your brief assessment of the three presidential candidates?

Deacon Olalere: Ironically, I see 18 Presidential Candidates. That has given Nigeria a great latitude to choose from. Narrowing our choice to the so-called three Candidates, especially by the General Media, has aided the narrow-mindedness of Nigerians.

Spheres News: People said the Ndigbo are threatening to back out of the 2023 election. Is that a reasonable decision if the threat is carried out?

Deacon Olalere: The Ndigbo are not backing out of the 2023 election. Rigorous campaigns start soon and you will see them in full participation.

Spheres News: Do you see the Labour Party equipped to field anybody for the presidency or you would recommend to APGA leadership to negotiate with Labour Party for the 2023 election?

Deacon Olalere: APGA Candidate is far better than the Labour Party Candidate who ironically was a Governor for 8 years in Anambra State under the banner of APGA, where he came to the limelight. Labour Party Candidate is operating under the shadows of APGA.

Spheres News: The last Osun gubernatorial election was a miracle. Do you see the APC defeat as justifiable?

Deacon Olalere: It is certain that the APC government has failed Nigeria and the result of the Osun Governorship election is a pointer to what to expect come 2023.

Spheres News: Do you see the call for restructuring as a panacea to all our problems like insecurity, unemployment, and equity?

Deacon Olalere: Yes, restructuring will encourage healthy competition that will positively stir the economy and development in the right direction, in line with what was witnessed in the first republic, when the western region set the record in terms of development strides under the able leadership of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Yinka Olona Congratulates Adeleke, Lauds INEC, Security Agencies

 YINKA OLONA CONGRATULATES ADELEKE, LAUDS INEC, SECURITY AGENCIES

 

 


The Southwest arm of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke for winning the July 16th governorship election in Osun State.

 

Southwest CNPP in a statement by its Chairman, Alhaji Yinka Olona on Monday in Ibadan commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conclusion of the exercise, despite few challenges encountered.

 

Olona equally praised the security agencies for their determination to ensure that the election was free, fair and credible.

 

It would be recalled that INEC declared Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the July 16 governorship election, early Sunday.

 

The former Senator defeated 14 other candidates to win the election. He polled a total of 403,371 votes.

 

Southwest CNPP under the leadership of Alhaji Yinka Olona urged Senator Ademola Adeleke to imbibe the spirit of magnanimity in victory by extending a hand of friendship to opposition parties and to build on the foundations already laid by his uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke towards improving the lives of the people of Osun State.

 

Parts of the release further read, “We, in CNPP assure Osun State citizens that the newly elected governor would not take this sacred trust for granted and would clean the rot bequeathed by past administrations and galvanise the resources of the state towards uplifting the state and taking it to the next level.”

 

“We pray that God give Senator Ademola Adeleke good health, better understanding, wisdom, vision and more courage to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors to take Osun State to an enviable height.”

 

“Finally, we congratulate the good people of Osun State for peacefully expressing their political preferences, thus further deepening democracy in our environment. It is our hope that the choice they freely and collectively made at the polls ultimately translates into a better life for them in the future.”

Monday, January 17, 2022

CNPP Mourns Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeoguguniso

 

CNPP MOURNS OBA SALIU ADETUNJI AJEOGUGUNISO

 


 

The Southwest Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Alhaji Yinka Olona has expressed grief over the death of His Royal Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeoguguniso 1.

 

 

In a statement issued by the Conference in Ibadan, on Sunday, Alhaji Yinka Olona described the late Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeoguguniso 1 as a highly respected monarch whose 6-year reign on the throne helped in promoting unity and peace in Ibadan land as well as attracting significant development and progress to his people.

 

 

The Statement further said that traditional ruler, who passed on at 93, was a courageous leader and one committed to the development of Ibadan land.

 

 

CNPP urged the family of the deceased royal father, friends, associates and Ibadan community to take solace in the knowledge that the monarch lived an exemplary life deserving honour and celebration.

 

 

Alh. Yinka Olona prayed to Almighty God to comfort those mourning the departed king and grant his soul eternal rest.

CNPP Mourns Alao Akala, Says It’s A National Loss

 

CNPP MOURNS ALAO AKALA, SAYS IT’S A NATIONAL LOSS


 

The Southwest Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Alhaji Yinka Olona and the current National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Deacon Samson Olusegun Olalere have expressed condolences on the death of the former Governor of Oyo State,  Otunba Christopher Alao Akala, who passed on the 12th day of January 2022, aged 71 years.

The duo described Akala’s death as a great loss to Nigeria, Oyo State, and his place of origin, Ogbomosho. They also pointed out that the deceased discharged his duties as the Deputy Governor and Governor of Oyo State with a great measure of fairness and firmness and left some legacies he would be remembered.

According to them, It was during Akala’s tenure that CNPP was facelifted and given due recognition by any sitting governor. He appointed many members and discovered many voiceless voices.

“Akala was a man of the people who was very much concerned about their welfare and ever ready to solve problems brought to his attention.” The statement said.

The duo acknowledged the contributions of the deceased to the political community, adding that the late Governor was a big player in the political sector beyond the shores of Southwest.

CNPP finally prayed God to grant the family and associates of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss, urging them to be consoled by the legacies of service, selflessness and excellence he left behind.