Probe Dapo Abiodun now, court orders Ogun CP

Dapo Abiodun 

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta has ordered the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, to investigate, invite and prosecute the governorship candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Mr Dapo Abiodun, over allegations of perjury and NYSC evasion.

Justice Shittu Abubakar granted the order of mandamus on January 23, in an exparte motion filed by the Labour Party Chairman in Ogun State, Abayomi Arabambi, in suit no: FHC/ABCS/4/2019.

Arabambi had earlier petitioned the Ogun police command to probe Dapo Abiodun over the allegations that he lied in an affidavit he submitted alongside his INEC form; and that he did not partake in the NYSC scheme.

It was learnt that the refusal of the state police command to act on Arabambi's petition was the reason why he went to court for an order directing and compelling the police to investigate the Ogun APC governorship candidate.

"Dapo Abiodun is expected to be in the police net, anytime soon." A source told African Advocate.

More troubles for Dapo Abiodun as Anisulowo drags him to court over NYSC certificate

It cannot be ascertained whether or not  the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, would contest the coming governorship election, considering the number of court cases challenging his candidacy.

There are reports that Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo has filed fresh charges against Abiodun over allegations that he evaded the NYSC scheme.

Dapo Abiodun, in his bids to escape being prosecuted, had hidden his university qualification as he filled in his INEC form that he holds only a secondary school certificate.

On a Channels TV interview, Abiodun denied holding a degree from Obafemi Awolowo University; claiming he dropped out.

But Anisulowo in her charges said Dapo Abiodun actually graduated from Kenesaw University in USA in the year 1989 at the age of 29.

It has been confirmed from the university that Dapo Abiodun truly obtained a BBA in Accounting in 1989.

The NYSC law mandates all graduates to serve the nation provided he graduated before 30.

NYSC evaders risk jail terms and fines if prosecuted.

As a result, Anisulowo asked an Abeokuta  federal high court to disqualify Dapo Abiodun from participating in the March 2 governorship election.

Recall that there have been two separate summons against Abiodun over his refusal to participate in the NYSC scheme.

Also, an APC governorship aspirant, Jimi Lawal is in court over the controversial primaries that returned Abiodun.

The development has  since generated tension among Abiodun's supporters.

An APC member in Abeokuta, John Shodipe  said he might drop his supports for Abiodun; adding "I don't want the PDP experience."

I'll do everything to ensure Akinlade wins - Wale Saranda

Akinlade addressing a crowd of supporters 

The Babalaje of Yewa land, Chief Adewale Adesina, has vowed that he would do all within his power to ensure the candidate of the Allied People's Movement (APM) in Ogun State, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade wins the 2019 governorship election.

Adesina, who is also the Adele of Iwoye land, made this vow while speaking at a campaign rally of the APM held at Iwoye, Yewa South Local Government area of the state on Thursday. 

Adesina, fondly addressed as Wale Saranda, reiterated that he would not relent in his efforts to achieve the Ogun West Agenda in 2019.

In his words, Adesina said, "Akinlade and I have been together since we were young. By the grace of God who owns heaven and earth, I will use all my strength, I will do everything, to make sure Akinlade wins. Our votes in Iwoye is for APM. Even if they bring N1 trillion, they will lose."

The billionaire businessman urged other political parties in the state not to waste their resources on a mission he said would end in futility, expressing his belief that Ogun West would get the coveted post this time with Akinlade. 

"If you are not in APM, don't waste your money in Iwoye and Ogun West. Those who brought millions during the APC primary lost. Once you are able to capture Egnr Akintomde and me, you are good to go. Everybody you see here today are not rented. You can't penetrate Iwoye with money."

In his advice to the APM guber candidate, Adesina said:

"Just copy Gov. Ibikunle Amosun in infrastructural development. Copy what he has done across the state. We know how many lives he saved in Ijebu-Ode. Look at Egbaland; Alake was almost removed for complaining about the roads. Now Amosun has turned around everything for good in Egba."

Similarly, the Onitoro of Itoro, Oba Fasina Elegbede said he was the happiest man on earth for having a Yewa man as the governorship candidate in Ogun. 

"Oba Elegbede disclosed that he would support Akinlade to win the governorship election, saying "why won't I support a governor that will be at my doorstep here. 

"I know with you as governor, the problems we have with roads here are over. You shall get there."

Speaking, Akinlade informed that he would hit the ground running once elected as governor. 

The lawmaker informed that he would start putting efforts in top gear the moment he becomes governor-elect; this he said would be made possible as a result of the cordial relationship between him and the present government.

He assured the people of Yewa South Local Government of massive infrastructural development across the state when elected.

Exclusive: What Buhari told Dapo Abiodun, Osoba in Aso Villa

By Tunji Ajisafe, Abeokuta

The inability of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to talk about the discussions he had with President Muhammadu Buhari when asked during an interview session on Channels TV has sparked up speculations among political observers.

It was gathered that what transpired inside the Aso Villa was different from what the APC faction made people to believe.

A former Governor of Ogun, Chief Segun Osoba, had taken Abiodun to the Aso Villa last week after various failed attempts to gain access to the President.

Osoba, it was learnt, had told Buhari he was coming to present to him a copy of his book; using that opportunity to take Dapo Abiodun along.

In their meeting, a source informed African Advocate that the President did not mince words while expressing his dissatisfaction with the way Osoba and other politicians handled the APC primaries in the state.

The President, who was angry with Osoba, said he had decided to play a neutral role in the whole process so that he would not be seen as favouring a particular candidate.

Buhari, according to our source, said Ogun was one of the states where the APC was enjoying remarkable peace until the rancourous primary elections.

He was said to have told them he had charged all aggrieved members to go to court to seek redress, adding that he would not influence court rulings in favour of any aspirant.

The President therefore told Dapo Abiodun to go and face his election as he would not involve in any form of election rigging, neither would he stop any candidate from pursuing his ambition.

Osoba, report has it, later urged the President to lift up Dapo Abiodun's hand as a show of endorsement before the camera.