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Hon. Saka Fafunmi’s House of Reps’ bid is well-thought out
…Why he deserves his Ifako/Ijaiye constituents’ support
It is no longer news that this gregarious politician of deep grassroots commitment is well-loved by his people, even long before he came into limelight as a House of Assembly member in 2007, and now a third-term member of the vibrant legislative House of Lagos state. Now that it is getting clearer and re-assuring that Honourable Dayo Saka Fafunmi is taking the stakes higher by eying the Lower House in Abuja, as a Federal House Reps member, there are no doubts that the astute politician is on a mission possible, going by feelers and indices coming from his Ifako/Ijaiye Federal Constituency, especially among party elders, stakeholders and his admirers. Great leaders command great following because they not only provide vision, they also lead the way to the future. Hence, they connect with the people, home and abroad. Wherever they go, people cheer them, celebrate them, and honour, them not only for their exemplary lifestyle, but more importantly because of their scintillating performances in and out of office. Through their sacrifice and effort, they put smiles on the faces of the people they lead. They bequeath to their generations and unborn generations legacies of imperishable substance. These legacy projects usually generate for them, a cult-like following, that critics may wonder and be amazed at the show of love, support and loyalty they enjoy from left, right and centre. All these virtues are what dynamic, versatile and ever politically-focused Saka Fafunmi enjoys, and will no doubt enjoy same privileges when the stakes are high in his new ambition. The massive and warmth reception of Hon. Saka Fafunmi in his constituency, especially in Ojokoro, are testimonies that his legacies are distinctively felt in his beloved constituency, either directly or indirectly. That is why his people are earnestly picking and settling for him as the best choice for Ifako/Ijaiye 2019; in one of the social media platforms. Hon. Saka Fafunmi’s leadership prowess and style are second to none in Ifako/Ijaiye. He is no doubt an epitome of good representation. His passion and love for his people are legendary, and this no doubt has endeared him to a lot of people, both within and outside his jurisdiction in Ifako/Ijaiye. It was therefore not surprising when he was recently warmly received by one of the strongest political blocs in Ojokoro, a sister local development of Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government Area. Time may fail one to mention all, but it should be made bold to say that, no one constituent in Ifako/Ijaiye today has not benefitted from his effective, benevolent and qualitative representation. For instance, through his representation, most of the major infrastructures we have in IfakoIjaiye Constituency 01 were facilitated by him. Talk of the two major roads in the local government: the College road and Iju road. How about the rehabilitation and construction of Kayode, Victor Olaleye, Abeokuta, Taiwo Ashabi, Abiola Onijemo streets; plus the on-going network of roads in Ajuwon Community comprising about seven streets, Oguntade Street, Iju Ishaga–Agbado Crossing roads, network of roads around the Dana Plane crash, just to mention a few of the roads. The General Hospital and the Ongoing IfakoIjaiye Mini-Stadium also deserve mentioning. As a lawmaker, he is instrumental to a number of bills and motions which have direct impacts in the lives of the people. The environmental law of Lagos State, the consumer protection law, motion on improved security in the early days of Boko Haram which led to increase purchase of security apparatus by the LASG. In the area of oversight, he has done creditably well, first as chairman of House Committee on Infrastructure, Public Accounts (Local) and the House Committee on the Environment. If the erstwhile, Gov. Fashola recorded massive performance in the area of infrastructures, it is partly due to the Lagos State House of Assembly support through the House Committee on Infrastructure. But Hon Dayo Saka Fafunmi is not one of those leaders who will be satisfied with mere performance of constitutionally assigned duties. So, it is therefore not surprising that he has embarked on personal empowerment projects that have endeared him to both young and old constituents in his constituency. The Free School Bus Rides Programme, two buses in number, longer than the popular BRT buses which convey students to and fro of primary and secondary schools is one of the programmes which have separated Hon. Fafunmi from the rest leaders in his constituency and Lagos as a whole. For instance, there are less than ten lawmakers (state and national representatives) that run such programmes in Lagos State; but only Hon. Fafunmi is using those kinds of luxurious buses to convey the children of the rich and less-privileged to and from school. Every day, hundreds of school children queue at the bus stops to board the buses to schools free of charge without any form of discrimination. The Free ICT programme is another life-saving programme that most constituents talk about. For four months, youths in Ifako/Ijaiye and neighbouring constituencies come around to learn basic aspects of computers from Microsoft packages to Corel Draw and usage of internets; youths with and without access to computers are taught meticulously by seasoned tutors. As at the last count, and according to close aides, not less than six thousand youths have benefited from the programme. How about the Free Fashion programme in which about a thousand youths have undergone training with over six hundred empowered with sewing machines. Same with the Makeover Free Training Programme and free JAMB (UTME) forms. Like they say, good fruits will naturally attract a lot of onlookers, thus it is not surprising that the good people of Ojokoro cannot wait to give their support to Hon. Saka Fafunmi, if only to have a taste of good, effective and efficient representation at a higher level in Abuja. From his eloquence to command of language, majority of the co-aspirants cannot boast of such pedigree. His over a decade legislative experience at the LSHA, no doubt has prepared him for the greater task of representing the amiable people of Ifako/Ijaiye at the Federal House of Representatives. Intellectually, others will also queue up behind Hon. Fafunmi. With two university degrees in Engineering and Law, two masters in Engineering and social sciences, Hon Saka Fafunmi is sure the man to beat, as far as academic pedigree is concerned among his co-contestants. More importantly, all the contestants have been tested at one time or the other. One was a Secretary to the Local government twice; how many students’ school fees did he pay? How many people or youths did he empower while he was in office? And even as a serving lawmaker at the Green Chamber, what has been his contribution to the society in the last three years? Or is it the person, who was sent packing in 2014 because of abysmal performance principally for losing touch with the people? Accountability is the hallmark of good leadership. This, Hon. Fafunmi has amply demonstrated through his yearly Town Hall Meetings. Tell me which other serving and past lawmakers in Ifako/Ijaiye that has consistently given account of his stewardship like Hon. Saka Fafunmi. Essentially, therefore, the coming primary and general election is like a referendum for all the contestants for the office of Ifako/Ijaiye Federal House of Representatives. Nd Hon. Saka Fafunmi stands in good stead to beat all odds and any contestant when the chips are down. It is therefore hopeful that we will people should put sentiments aside and make good judgment when the time comes by supporting and voting for Hon. Dayo Saka Fafunmi.
Results from the 30 local government areas in the 2026 Osun State governorship election show that Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party (AP) recorded victories in 19 councils, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), who won 11 local government areas.
The local government results indicate that Adeleke polled a cumulative 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes across the state.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, garnered 17,180 votes from the 30 local government areas.
Adeleke won Boluwaduro, Ede South, Ife North, Ilesa West, Ifedayo, Ife Central, Orolu, Osogbo, Oriade, Odo-Otin, Ife East, Ifelodun, Iwo, Ede North, Ila, Aiyedire, Egbedore, Aiyedaade and Ejigbo local government areas.
Oyebamiji emerged victorious in Ilesa East, Boripe, Irepodun, Obokun, Atakunmosa West, Irewole, Atakunmosa East, Isokan, Ola Oluwa, Ife South and Olorunda local government areas.
Based on the collated local government results, Adeleke leads with victories in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while the APC candidate secured 11 councils.
Accord won 19 out of the 30 LGAs: (Boluwaduro, Ede South, Ife North, Ilesa West, Ifedayo, Ife Central, Orolu, Osogbo, Oriade,
Odo-Otin, Ife East, Ifelodun, Iwo, Ede North, Ila, Aiyedire, Egbedore, Aiyedaade, Ejigbo)
APC won the remaining 11 LGAs (Ilesa East, Boripe, Irepodun, Obokun, Atakunmosa West, Irewole, Atakunmosa East, Isokan, Ola Oluwa, Ife South, Olorunda).
Here are the Osun 2026 Governorship Election Results of the 30 LGAs: GeographicReference
Boluwaduro LG
Accord: 7,118 votes
APC: 7,050 votes
ADC: 179 votes
Ede South LG
Accord: 26,188 votes
APC: 6,219 votes
ADC: 390 votes
Ife North LG
Accord: 13,879 votes
APC: 9,613 votes
ADC: 333 votes
Ilesa West LG
Accord: 16,196 votes
APC: 12,756 votes
ADC: 673 votes
Ifedayo LG
Accord: 7,427 votes
APC: 6,836 votes
ADC: 115 votes
Ilesa East LG
APC: 16,208 votes
Accord: 12,280 votes
ADC: 504 votes
Ife Central LG
Accord: 21,171 votes
APC: 15,913 votes
ADC: 747 votes
Boripe LG
APC: 19,963 votes
Accord: 12,448 votes
ADC: 379 votes
Irepodun LG
APC: 15,713 votes
Accord: 14,504 votes
ADC: 249 votes
Obokun LG
APC: 16,120 votes
Accord: 12,023 votes
ADC: 205 votes
Orolu LG
Accord: 12,352 votes
APC: 10,622 votes
ADC: 236 votes
Osogbo LG
Accord: 36,480 votes
APC: 30,474 votes
ADC: 1,503 votes
Oriade LG
Accord: 21,343 votes
APC: 14,863 votes
ADC: 423 votes
Odo-Otin LG
Accord: 18,003 votes
APC: 15,435 votes
ADC: 377 votes
Ife East LG
Accord: 27,201 votes
APC: 18,600 votes
ADC: 935 votes
Ifelodun LG
Accord: 21,107 votes
APC: 18,396 votes
ADC: 509 votes
Atakunmosa West LG
APC: 10,037 votes
Accord: 7,479 votes
ADC: 213 votes
Iwo LG
Accord: 27,085 votes
APC: 19,660 votes
ADC: 588 votes
Ede North LG
Accord: 35,427 votes
APC: 10,283 votes
ADC: 307 votes
Ila LG
Accord: 16,211 votes
APC: 12,934 votes
ADC: 259 votes
Irewole LG
APC: 29,972
Accord: 10,934 votes
ADC: 275 votes
Aiyedire LG
Accord: 11,073 votes
APC: 9,910 votes
ADC: 148 votes
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APC: 9,936
Accord: 7,872 votes
ADC: 333 votes
Egbedore LG
Accord: 19,278 votes
APC: 11,194 votes
ADC: 363 votes
Aiyedaade LG
Accord: 16,681 votes
APC: 15,719 votes
ADC: 331 votes
Isokan LG
APC: 14,063 votes
Accord: 13,765 votes
ADC: 384 votes
Ola Oluwa LG
APC: 10,782 votes
Accord: 10,063 votes
ADC: 213 votes
Ife South
APC: 14,678 votes
Accord: 13,507 votes
ADC: 290 votes
Ejigbo LG
Accord: 18,458 votes
APC: 16,195 votes
ADC: 5,053 votes
Olorunda LG
APC: 24,671 votes
Accord: 23,514 votes
ADC: 666 votes.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a Federal Government delegation led by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to represent Nigeria at the maiden Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada.
The delegation includes Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal.
The conference, themed “Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad,” is scheduled to hold from August 12 to 15 in Toronto.
The development was announced in a statement issued by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, on X on Friday.
According to the statement, members of the delegation also include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Revenue Service, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, Nigeria Export Promotion Council and the National Information Technology Development Agency are also expected to participate.
The statement said Canadian officials expected at the conference include President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Shafqat Ali; Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Graham McGregor; Ontario lawmaker Deepak Anand; Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown; Councillor Rod Power; and Ontario Minister of Women and Economic Opportunities, Charmaine Williams.
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Quoting the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the statement said, “The calibre of officials attending the conference demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation between Nigeria and Canada through trade, investment and diaspora engagement.”
It further quoted Dabiri-Erewa as saying the event “is more than a conference” and is designed as “an outcome-driven investment platform” that will connect international investors with “investment-ready” opportunities across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy while strengthening bilateral economic relations between the two countries.
According to the statement, the conference is being organised by NiDCOM in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, the Canadian High Commission in Abuja and other stakeholders.
It said discussions will focus on agriculture, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and the digital economy.
Newsthumb reports that the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference is the first investment-focused forum organised by the Federal Government through NiDCOM to promote economic partnerships between Nigeria and its diaspora community.
According to the World Bank, Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest recipients of diaspora remittances, with annual inflows amounting to billions of dollars.
…says action could undermine public confidence in electoral process
…insists anti-graft agencies must remain independent but avoid actions suggesting political interference
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take steps to vacate a court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the timing of the action, just days before the state’s governorship election, could create the impression of federal interference in the electoral process.
The President said although he respects the constitutional independence of the anti-graft agency and had no prior knowledge of its action, he was compelled to intervene in the overriding public interest to preserve public confidence in the credibility and fairness of Nigeria’s democratic process. NigerianBusiness Coverage
The EFCC had on Wednesday froze the accounts of the Osun State Government, placing a Post No Debit (PND), on its First Bank account, alleging fraudulent handling of N11 billion ecology funds, intervention funds and Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
However, in a personally signed statement issued from the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu disclosed that the EFCC had obtained the court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government.
He said he was “deeply embarrassed” by the timing of the development, explaining that actions taken by federal institutions are often attributed to the President, regardless of whether he authorised them.
“It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. I must state that I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action.
“This is so because every action taken by an institution of State, especially at the Federal level, is always credited to me, as the President, even when I may not have had any prior knowledge of the action”, the President said.
Tinubu reiterated his long-standing policy of allowing anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies to carry out their statutory responsibilities without political interference, stressing that he had deliberately refrained from directing the operational activities of the EFCC and other investigative bodies since assuming office.
He said, “since assuming office, I have consistently maintained that anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies must be allowed to discharge their statutory responsibilities independently, professionally, without fear or favour, or political interference.
“I have therefore deliberately refrained from directing or interfering in the operational activities of the EFCC or any other investigative or prosecutorial agency because I firmly believe that strong democratic institutions, operating within the confines of the law, are indispensable to democratic good governance and the rule of law”, he said.
The President maintained that institutions established by law should be allowed to exercise their powers independently and without requiring presidential approval for routine operational decisions.
However, he said the circumstances surrounding the EFCC’s action required presidential intervention because of the proximity of the Osun governorship election.
“As President, I am committed to allowing institutions of State to function and take any action they consider necessary in the interest of proper governance without the need for any prior approval. Indeed, that is why institutions are set up by law with clearly defined powers.
“While I am yet to be fully apprised of the facts which informed the action of EFCC in approaching the court to obtain the said order freezing the Osun State Government account, I am not in the slightest doubt that the timing of the action of EFCC is inauspicious, and therefore I feel compelled to intervene”, he said.
The President warned that no action by any federal agency should create the perception that the Federal Government was attempting to influence the outcome of the forthcoming governorship poll.
“Osun State is only a few days away from its gubernatorial election. Therefore, nothing ought to be done to give an impression that the EFCC or indeed any other agency of the federal government is being used to interfere with the election”, he stated.
Tinubu said preserving public confidence in the integrity of the electoral process was paramount, adding that he was duty-bound to act in the national interest.
“Based on the foregoing premise, I am duty-bound to issue a directive on this issue in consonance with the overriding public interest in preserving public confidence and the integrity, credibility, and fairness of our democratic process”, he said.
The President consequently directed the anti-graft agency to immediately reverse its legal action against the Osun State Government.
“Accordingly, I have directed the EFCC to immediately proceed to the court to vacate the order and discontinue whatever action it has instituted against the Osun State Government in this regard”, Tinubu declared.
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