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October 11, 2023 Osun PDP Loses LG Chairman, Declares Three-Day Mourning

Osun PDP Loses LG Chairman, Declares Three-Day Mourning

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State is deeply saddened to announce the untimely demise of Mr Jimoh Oyekanmi, the Caretaker Committee Chairman for Ede North local government.

His passing occurred unexpectedly late on Tuesday, the 10th of October 2023, just hours after he had left his office.

In a statement released by the State PDP Chairman, Mr Sunday Bisi, Oyekanmi's sudden departure was met with profound grief. He was described as a dedicated and unwavering team player who tirelessly carried out his duties.

The PDP extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late chairman, his friends, and the government of Osun on this tragic incident. In honour of his memory and to mark this sad occasion, the party chairman has declared a three-day mourning period and suspended all party activities.

The statement conveyed, "The Osun State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party is saddened to announce the death of the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ede North local government, whose sudden death occurred late on Tuesday, 10th of October 2023. The PDP finds it awkward to come to terms with the death of the chairman, who was in his office and was full of life till the late hours of the day. It was awkward for us as a family with the party having to submit to the unquestionable will of Almighty Allah, who giveth and taketh."

Jimoh Oyekanmi, without mincing words, was one engine room too many to lose. He was a willing and tenacious team player who never got tired of executing tasks placed in his care. While we battle through the rude shock of Alhaji Oyekanmi's demise, the state working committee of our party, under the leadership of Hon Sunday Bisi, as a result of this, suspends all party activities for the next three days with party flags in the state flown at half-mast in equal number of days.

Condolence registers should also be made available at the state secretariat and Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo branches of the party.

October 11, 2023 Rooney Named New Birmingham Manager

Rooney Named New Birmingham Manager

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has assumed the role of manager at Championship club Birmingham. The appointment was officially announced on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a new era for the team.

Rooney has committed to a three-and-a-half-year contract, taking over from John Eustace at St Andrew's. This transition follows his departure from Major League Soccer side DC United just last week.

Despite Eustace's relatively short tenure of 15 months, which saw Birmingham secure a commendable sixth-place position in the Championship this season, he was let go. Rooney is now entrusted with guiding the club towards a promotion push for the Premier League.

Rooney commented on his new role and expressed his excitement and commitment, stating, "I am delighted to join Birmingham City at such an exciting time. It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club. We are fully aligned on what is expected. I have been building my managerial career and putting myself in challenging environments to get me ready for this opportunity. It's a project that gives me a sense of purpose, and I can't wait to get started."

Rooney's coaching staff at Birmingham includes former England teammate Ashley Cole, England Under-21s assistant coach, and John O'Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland. Also joining the team are Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth, who previously collaborated with Rooney at DC United.

Tom Wagner, co-owner of Birmingham, expressed confidence in Rooney's leadership, stating, "Wayne is a born winner. With the support of his coaching staff, the club, and our supporters, we believe he will take Blues forward on the next stage of our journey."

Rooney gained managerial experience in the Championship during his stint with Derby County from November 2020 to June 2022.

October 11, 2023 INEC Announces 5.4 Million Registered Voters For Upcoming Governorship Elections

INEC Announces 5.4 Million Registered Voters For Upcoming Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that over 5.4 million eligible voters have successfully registered to participate in the upcoming governorship elections slated for November 11 in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states.

Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee announced this in an official statement.

Olumekun further revealed that soft copies of the complete voter registers for each state will be made available to the political parties participating in these crucial elections.

The breakdown of registered voters in the three states is Bayelsa State with 1.05 million, Imo State with 2.4 million, and Kogi State with 1.9 million registered voters.

Additionally, INEC has concluded its preparations for a mock accreditation of voters in all three states. This exercise will serve as a trial run of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the uploading of polling unit results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).

The mock accreditation is scheduled to occur simultaneously in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m."

 

October 11, 2023 Bayelsa Governorship: Sylva Files Appeal Against Disqualification

Bayelsa Governorship: Sylva Files Appeal Against Disqualification

Just hours after the Federal High Court in Abuja disqualified him from contesting the upcoming gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State on November 11, the APC candidate, Timipre Sylva, has taken legal action by filing an appeal with the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, requesting the annulment of the judgment.

In addition to the notice of appeal, Sylva, represented by his counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), has also requested a stay of execution of the High Court's decision. Raji emphasised that the High Court's judgment contradicts established legal principles and notable precedents.

The appeal revolves around three critical issues: jurisdiction, locus standi (the legal right to bring an action), and the alleged erroneous assessment of affidavit evidence.

Earlier, during a visit to the Presidential Villa, the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, confirmed the party's intent to challenge the judgment through an appeal.

The Federal High Court's Justice Donatus Okorowo ruled against the APC candidate's eligibility based on his previous two terms in office and five years of governance as the Governor of Bayelsa State. The court argued that his participation in another gubernatorial election would violate the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

A hearing date for the appeal is yet to be determined.

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