To Buhari and Tinubu: Our bouquet of appreciation

Being the text of an address by the leadership of Team S. O. B in commemoration of 2018 June 12 democracy day and appreciation of the leadership roles of President Muhammad Buhari and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


Gentlemen of the Press, well-wishers and other people here present, we warmly welcome you here as Chieftains and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu division of Lagos state today,  Tueday, 12th of June 2018.


We are gathered here at the secretariat of our party in Ikorodu Local Government to host party men from Ikorodu Central, North and West LCDAs, as we celebrate the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and the national leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their commendable roles in the eventual recognition of the enormous sacrifices made by the late Chief M.K.O Abiola, and other June 12 heroes and heroines, for Nigeria and Nigerians."

Today, we express our deep appreciation to Mr. President for recognising the late symbol of the June 12 mandate and declaring the day as the authentic democracy day in Nigeria. This declarations are noteworthy and commendable in view of the refusal of previous federal administrations to accord June 12 national recognition. With these actions in honour of MKO Abiola and other heroes of the struggle, President Buhari has shown that he is indeed a democrat.

It is important to commend the succesive governments in Lagos state, starting from Asiwaju Tinubu to incumbent Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, for their recognition of, and commitment to, the June 12 mandate.

No less of commendation are the legislative efforts and advocacy of the Lagos State House of Assembly, especially in calling for the replacement of May 29th with June 12th as democracy day. Thank God, the struggle for the enthronement of June is now won.

Also, the conferment of national honour on the late Gani Fawehinmi is good news for democracy and a proud moment for Nigeria. We make bold to say that the souls of these and other unsung matrys of democracy will now rest more peacefully.

With the award of GCFR to Chief Abiola, it is now acknowledged that he won the 1993 election and should have been allowed to serve as our president after winning that free and fair expression of the popular will.

We are happy to recall that the actualisation of Abiola's mandate was one struggle Asiwaju Tinubu committed himself to very seriously. Therefore, on a day like this,we cannot but congratulate our national leader on the recognition of both Abiola and June 12 by the federal government. It is yet another victory for Akanbi, the people's leader. Once again Asiwaju, congratulations on this well deserved victory.

We are here to extoll the democratic virtues of our leader, Asiwaju Tinubu, not only for standing firm on the June 12, 1993 mandate until it was recognized by the federal government, but also to appreciate him for his efforts at ensuring that ward and local government executive members in Lagos State APC,  who were first timers and loyal to the party, were reelected unopposed to their various offices across Ikorodu division, in spite of efforts in some quarters, to disenfranchised them.

We are also showing appreciation to Asiwaju because following his democratic insistence that due diligence be followed in resolving some issues emanating from the congresses held across our division,  APC in Ikorodu today is devoid of any crisis as leaders and members are satisfactorily working together to prepare for forthcoming polls.

In the same vein, we appreciate the efforts the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade, who also represents Ikorodu constituency 1 in the assembly, for his dogged determination  to ensure that the first timers were not denied their right to seek re-election. His relentless advocacy on their behalf and support towards justice and equity is one reason why Ikorodu APC is strongly united today. May the good God also bless the resilient Hon. Adebayo Oshinowo for his support as a leader of inestimable value.

Today's event, which featured a thank you rally through major streets of the town by party members, is to appreciate our leaders,  President Buhari and Asiwaju Tinubu,  as well as to give thanks to God almighty for sustaining peace in Ikorodu APC. Of course, it is also to commemorate the June 12 holiday as we have done in the past.

At the rally,  we had speeches by prominent speakers, eulogising both the President and the national leader and expressing the gratitude of party faithfuls to the two leaders for meeting the yearnings of majority of Nigerians and the Abiola family. Here with us since morning for these events are party leaders, elected APC office holders, traditional leaders, recently sworn - in LGA & Ward Executive members in Ikorodu Local Government, Ikorodu North and Ikorodu West Local Council Development Areas and other dignitaries.

We thank you for coming and we hope you will also remember today for good always.


Signed:

1. Alhaji Kabat Ajalogun Director General

2. Seyi Babalola
Team Secretary

3. Azzez Jimoh Olosugbo Director, Planing & Logistics

Lagos Assembly Passes Law Against Illegal Land Occupation; Grabbers Face 21-yr Jail Term.

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, passed a Bill to prohibit forceful entry and illegal occupation of landed properties in the state.

According to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, after the Bill had gone through the Third Reading and finally passed by a voice vote of all members present at plenary session, told the acting Clerk of the House, Mr.  Azeez Sanni, to forward a clean copy of the bill to the state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, for his assent.

  

According to the provisions of the bill, land grabbers can now face a maximum and minimum of 21 and five year imprisonment respectively if convicted. There are also various fine impositions for individuals or groups convicted of the offence.

The bill provides for prohibition of forceful land take over, entry by force, illegal occupation of property, use of land agents, illegal use of Law enforcement agents, encroaching with a weapon, sales of property without authority and professional misconduct among others with their attendant punishments as regards the particular offence. 

  

The law was read a third time on plenary through a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade.  

The passage of this bill into law in Lagos State is a huge step towards a lasting solution to the activities of the land grabbers, popularly known as Omo Oniles or Ajagungbales which have become an age long menace in the state.

The law prohibits the incessant forceful entry and illegal occupation of landed properties, violent and fraudulent conducts in relation to landed properties in Lagos State and for connected purposes.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, urged Governor Ambode to sign the bill into law for enforcement. 

It is imperative therefore to mention that this bill was proposed in 2010 as a private member bill, sponsored by Hon.Sanai Agunbiade in conjunction with Hon.Bayo Oshinowo. The bill went through different stages and thwarted at different times. The 8^th assembly therefore recorded a huge success in making it a bill.

HON. S.O.B RAISED THE ISSUE OF THE DANGEROUS BLIND END ON IKORODU / MILE 12 ROAD

Hon Agunbiade, Ikorodu 1

HON. S.O.B yesterday, Tuesday 12th of June at the House of Assembly raised the issue of the dangerous blind end of the concrete divide on Ikorodu / Mile 12road.

In his presentation, Hon. Agunbiade Appreciated the gesture of the Government of Lagos State that provided the BRT corridor with the state of the Art infrastructure, to ease vehicular movements and reduce travel time from Ikorodu to Lagos.
  
He however described the blind end of concrete divide on the road as danger points that have engendered repeated accidents in the last few months.

Hon. Agunbiade stated that the situation has become so worrisome as vehicle constantly run into and over these blind ends on the divide, especially at night.
  
He submitted that these danger and incessant accidents will be averted if the blind ends are painted in reflective paints or have warning sign post in reflective colours erected at the points.

He prayed that the House calls on the Commissioner for Transportation to erect warning signals at the blind ends and paint the ends  with reflective colours.

The prayers were adopted as the resolution of the House which the Speaker directed the clerk to communicate to the said Commissioner.

Thanks

Compiled by

Constituency Media Team

HON S.O.B OBSERVE A TWO- DAYS CONSTITUENCY VISIT

Mr. Fola Tinubu (GM Primero)

& Hon. S.O.B

In pursuit of his promise of practical representation to the constituency, Hon. Agunbiade on Thursday and Friday 16^th & 17^th of June 2016 embark on a two-days representing visit in his constituency (Ikorodu Constituency I) of Lagos State.

His first point of visit on Thursday 16^th was to Primero; the operator of the BRT buses which operational base is at Majidun, Ikorodu.

Hon. S.O.B Interacting with

passengers on board

At Primero, Mr Fola Tinubu the General Manager received Hon. Agunbiade and his team. Hon. S.O.B raised complains of the passengers, each of the three times he boarded the blue BRT bus to Lagos: issue of ticketing, employment of Ikorodu youth and other operational issue.

The GM assure the Majority Leader that all issue bothering ticketing are being adequately addressed and with a view of phasing out  Manual Ticketing System will and replacing it with Electronic Card System with all ease and security.

Mr Tinubu informed that over 1500 individuals drawn largely from the host community are in the employment of the company:That some of them are to be sent out for training soon as the company is determine to start assemblage of buses in Nigeria. Mr Tinubu then conducted Hon S.O.B round the six operational sections of the BRT yard.

Hon. Agunbiade in his remark appreciate the transformation that the BRT system has foist on Ikorodu communities particularly the infrastructural upgrade. Mr Tinubu commended Hon, Agunbiade for finding time for the official visit.

Mr. Tinubu conducted Hon. S.O.B and

his team round the yard

Hon S.O.B and LSPWC officers

(Engr. Hussien)

The second day 17^th June, Hon Agunbiade was on the Ikorodu-Sagamu road, where the Lagos State Public Works Cooperation was effecting the palliative repair on the badly damage proportion of the Federal road.

LSPWC men on site

Hon S.O.B granting interview

to LTV reporters

He inspected the stretch of the road, saw what was being done and made some suggestions to the Officers in charge: Engineer Hussien of the LSPWC. He also granted interview to Lagos Television on the road, commending the Governor of the state Mr, Akinwunmi Ambode for his prompt response to the Resolution of the House of Assembly in respect of the road. Hon Agunbiade also appreciate the speaker and members of the House of Assembly for encouraging his motion calling for palliative repair of the federal road, whereas the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), office is located on the same road.

Hon. Agunbiade also commend the C.E.O of LSPWC and his officers for the promise to asphalt the damage portion when the weather is favourable for such.

The Honourable took time to visit other roads complained of, in his constituency and assured constituents that the Government will act positively but urge them to be patient with the Government.

Compliled by

Constituency Media Team

Ise Oluwa Nte Siwaju…….

PALLIATIVE REPAIR ON SAGAMU ROAD

I urge you to recall, that on 10^th of May 2016, I reported on this platform, the adoption by the Lagos State House of Assembly, of a motion I read calling on the Governor of the state to direct the appropriate agency of the Government to effect the repair of the damaged portion on the Ikorodu - Sagamu Road, so as to ameliorate the sufferings of those plying it.

Public works Machineries on site

I am pleased to inform that the Lagos Sate Public Works Corporation has upon Governor's directive, commenced palliative repairs of the damaged portion of the Lagos State stretch of this Federal Road.

This is the 2nd time the State Government is repairing the road since Governor Ambode assumed office. The first time was sequel to a letter I addressed to His Excellency, Governor Ambode, on 30^th June 2015 and subsequent interactions which yielded dividend on 22^nd of August 2015, that the repair work started. 

This time around, the portion undergoing repairs will be resurfaced with bitumen (tarred) to make the repair last, till when the Federal Government will re-award the whole length of the road (from Ikorodu to Isagamu) for reconstruction.

I am aware that our member House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Benson has raised a motion in Abuja in respect of reconstruction of this road by the Federal Government .

I enjoin all road users to please cooperate with officials and men of the Public Works Corporation and LASTMA while the repair works last.

I express appreciations to the Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa and Other Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly for their support and cooperation while the Motion was been debated and resolution on it communicated to the Governor.

I assure you my constituents, that I will continue to fulfil my promise of practical representation as long as I hold your mandate in the legislature.

Ramadan Kareem.

Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade
Representing, Ikorodu Constituency 1

Lagos State House of Assembly

Ise Oluwa nte siwaju…….

MKO ABIOLA'S SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR POSTERITY

MKO ABIOLA

I remember with nostalgia the course and the events that cumulated in the conspiracy and murder of Bashorun M.K.O Abiola.

The memories flow so fresh about the June 12 struggle; through the streets and the cities of Nigeria in the dark moment of Nigeria democratic experiment of actualizing a mandate that was freely and fairly entrusted to Kashiwawo Abiola, beyond the frontiers of tribal and religious sentiments.

Today, the tears are dry but those that were maimed still carry the scars and wounds of the struggles, while those that were fatally unfortunate to lose their lives in the struggle are

Kokori, Hon Sob Agunbiade and others

far asleep in their permanent abode - below the ground level.

Chief Abiola had a choice to rethink, recline and renounce the mandate, so as to regain his freedom and continue to live his life of affluence and philantropism, but he chose to act like a true Aree-Ona-Kakanfo and a real man, that must not abandon a genuine cause half way. Olawale paid the supreme sacrifice for posterity……….. he died for Nigeria.

Do the beneficiaries of the democratic dividend of Moshood Kasimawo. Abiola’s supreme sacrifice live to justify the hard choice made by Abiola?

While thanking those that keep the memories fresh year - in - year out, I enjoin all that occupy positions of democratic power, to remember always,s that the current democratic reign has not been achieved on a platform of gold.

Therefore, in all we do, let us be conscious of the pains and blood of the martyrs of the foundation of this political dispensation.

Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade

Majority Leader

Lagos State House of Assembly

HOUSE CALLS FOR DISSOLVE OF CARE-TAKER COMMITTEES IN THE STATE & CLEARE GOV NOMINEE FOR LASIEC CHAIRMAN

Lagos State House of Assembly today resolve to call on the state Governor Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to dissolve the Executive Secretary and other members of the care-taker committee of all the Local Government and Local council Development Area in the state.

Hon Wasiu Eshinloku the Deputy Speaker, who raised the issue under matter of urgent public importance said, virtually all the Executive Secretaries have shown interest in the fourth coming local government election, as this may lead to them losing concentration on their responsibilities as the Executive Secretary and service to the people.

The Assembly also resolved to call on the Governor to appoint Sole Administrators that, their appointment should not exceed three (3) Months except necessity demands and any such extension shall be referred to the Assembly for approval.

The House stated the Sole Administrators should only be saddled with the responsibility of paying outstanding debts and complete the ongoing projects in there respective local government or Local council Development Area as well as paying of staff’s salaries.

The house also screened nominee of the Governor for the post of Chairman Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), in person of Justice Ayotunde Philips (Rtd).

After comments and commendations of her activities at the time she was the chief Judge of the state, she was eventually cleared and her nomination was approved as the chairman LASIEC.

The house then adjourned to 13^th of June 2016 when which is the day for her one year celebration.

Ise Oluwa Nte Siwaju……..