ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Membership Club
  • PT Hausa
  • About Us
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Premium Times Nigeria
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
Premium Times Nigeria
BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad
ADVERTISEMENT
Top Ogun politicians gather to celebrate Osoba at 78

Top Ogun politicians gather to celebrate Osoba at 78

byDimeji Kayode-Adedeji
July 16, 2017
2 min read
ADVERTISEMENT

‎Top politicians in Ogun State on Saturday gathered at the home of a former governor of the state, Segun Osoba, for his 78th birthday.

The politicians came from the 20 local government areas and 57 local council development areas to grace the colourful occasion.

The politicians also came from different political parties to the GRA, Ibara, Abeokuta home of the former governor.

Some of the political parties represented at the event include the All Progressives Congress, APC; Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Social Democratic Party, SDP; and the newly registered Action Democratic Party, ADP.

Aspirants for various elective position in the parties used the opportunity of the event to showcase their ambition ahead of the 2019 general elections with banners of appreciation to Mr. Osoba.

The family of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Olabisi Onabanjo, was led by his daughter, Bukola Onabanjo, to the event‎.

In goodwill messages, chieftains of various political parties commended Mr. Osoba’s leadership qualities of transparency and honesty, saying he practiced politics without bitterness

In his comment, ‎a former chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olu Agemo, said the event was jointly organised by all political interests in the state. He thanked all who contributed to the event.

Also speaking, a former National Treasurer of the PDP, Bode Mustapha, said he was happy that Mr. Osoba remained a rallying point in Ogun State politics.

RelatedNews

Man pushes girlfriend to death from five-storey building

NPFL Preview: Nasarawa United seek extended unbeaten run

Zamfara governor promises communities additional security after bandits attack

JUST IN: Rivers United defeat Bloemfontein Celtics in CAF Confederation qualifier

He expressed optimism that Mr. Osoba’s choice of governorship candidate will take over in 2019, and called for support of all well-wishers to support the course.

‎Akin Odunsi, a senator, said the event was an indication that Mr. Osoba was a man with a large heart and of many parts, who accommodates all, irrespective of political lineage.

In his submission, another senator, Olamilekan Adeola, said, “Baba, over the years have shown to us that being consistently principled in public life is possible; you have demonstrated sterling leadership qualities, transparency, dedication, accountability, trustworthiness and tenacity of purpose as a great leader.”

Dangote adbanner 728x90_2 (1)

“Osoba has touched and impacted many lives in so many positive ways as well as played very critical roles in the life of Ogun State, Yorubaland and indeed Nigeria nation,” the APC lawmaker said.

Another politician, Oluyinka Akintomide, said Mr. Osoba has remained his political mentor, who has impacted his life positively.

A PDP member of the House of Representatives, Ladi Adebutu, also eulogised Mr. Osoba for his style of politics, which he said was devoid of bitterness.

The event was also attended by transport union leaders, market women, students’ union leaders and other well-wishers.

  • WhatsApp
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print
  • Telegram
  • More
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Pocket

Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility

Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.

For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.

By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.

Donate


TEXT AD: To advertise here . Call Willie +2347088095401...


JOIN THE CONVERSATION

  • Disqus (1)
premiumtimes



PT Mag Campaign AD

Previous Post

Major health stories last week: NHIS suspension controversy, Lass Fever outbreak, others

Next Post

Despite Chibok Girls, Boko Haram taking several territory, ex-NSA Dasuki says Jonathan ‘defeated’ Boko Haram

Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji

Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji

More News

Sunday Igboho [PHOTO: BBC Pidgin]

New twist in Oyo crisis as Miyetti Allah seeks Sunday Igboho’s arrest

January 23, 2021
Dangote truck rams into shops in Ondo

Many feared dead as Dangote truck rams into shops in Ondo

January 23, 2021
Lagos State Judicial Panel on #EndSARS.

Lekki Shooting: Again, Nigerian Army ignores Summons at Judicial Panel

January 23, 2021
Sunday Igboho [PHOTO: BBC Pidgin]

Yoruba/Herders Clash: Who is Sunday Igboho? The self-titled Yoruba Warrior

January 23, 2021
Burnt Houses

Insecurity: Houses, cars burnt as Oyo protesters defy Makinde, attack community leader

January 23, 2021
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu [PHOTO CREDIT: @jidesanwoolu]

UPDATED: Nigeria records 1,483 new COVID-19 cases

January 23, 2021
Next Post
Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki

Despite Chibok Girls, Boko Haram taking several territory, ex-NSA Dasuki says Jonathan ‘defeated’ Boko Haram

Cross River state

Nine people confirmed dead in Calabar tank farm explosion

Discussion about this post

Search

#EndSARS: Latest Updates




Polaris Bank


JAIZ Ad


NITDA Ad




Advertisement






netherland biz school Advert

Zenith Advert

Heritage Advert
ADVERTISEMENT

Our Digital Network

  • PT Hausa
  • Election Centre
  • Human Trafficking Investigation
  • Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • National Conference
  • Press Attack Tracker
  • PT Academy
  • Dubawa
  • LeaksNG
  • Campus Reporter

Resources

  • Oil & Gas Facts
  • List of Universities in Nigeria
  • LIST: Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
  • NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria
  • Nigeria’s Federal/States’ Budgets since 2005
  • Malabu Scandal Thread
  • World Cup 2018
  • Panama Papers Game
  • Our Digital Network
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Data & Infographics
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • Parliament Watch
    • AGAHRIN
  • Opinion
  • PT Hausa
  • The Membership Club
  • Dubawa
    • Dubawa NG
  • About Us
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Our website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.