2022: Osun NNPP chair woos Ogunbiyi, others ahead of next year's guber election

The Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party Osun State, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, has extended olive branch to the chairman of Mutual Insurance Company and the former governorship aspirant, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi and other factional members of the Osun State People's Democratic Party.

In a statement, Odeyemi advised the Ayedire born politician to stop chasing the wind and not dissipate energy and resources on his governorship ambition under a divided political platform like the PDP, assuring him of a governorship ticket if he joins the NNPP. Odeyemi also promised he will not be victimized or discriminated against us a new entrant.

He said "I want to appeal to Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, his team and other aggrieved members of the PDP to take the noble step of joining the NNPP to help build the party in order to actualise their visions and we shall by no means turn them down".

He further assured old and new members of continuous open-door policy in the activities of the NNPP, saying he would not be involved in divide and rule but employ instrumentality of justice, transparency and equal opportunity for all.

Signed:

Dr Tosin Odeyemi, 

Chairman, NNPP Osun State and IPAC Secretary.

Oyetola's Endorsement For 2nd Term Mere Political Jamboree, Sychophancy - NNPP

 

The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has described as "mere political jamboree and act of sychophancy", the statement by some members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT),  UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Staff and Ife NULGE Mandate Group in the state, endorsing Governor Gboyega Oyetola for a second term.

The party in a statement signed by its chairman who also doubles as IPAC secretary, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, admonished Governor Oyetola to be wary of those endorsing him for a second term when he is barely three years in office, asserting that those people will still endorse another candidate who give them more money as we approach 2022.

According to the statement, "it is nauseating to read people saying there is no vacancy in Bola Ige House because they want to make Oyetola happy. We are calling on these groups to allow the good people of Osun State pick their governor come 2022 and not leaders who have already compromised and trying to justify their pay.

"We have said it on several occassions that people should stop distracting Oyetola with a second term agenda when he is yet to commence job and also considering the pace of underdevelopment in different sectors of Osun do State from infrastructure to education, industrialisation, civil service and judicial reforms, enterprise development, security, prompt payment to pensioners and promotion of civil servants, among others.

The NNPP is convinced beyond doubt that the only way the state can develop is to give a chance to another candidate after the expiration of his first four-year tenure.

"We therefore with full sense of responsibility, call on him to shelve the idea of running for second term. Besides, APC is known for political jamboree, using money to induce voters and that is why we, in the NNPP, see those hungry and attention-seeking groups like UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Staff, Ife NULGE Mandate Group and the Nigerian Union of Teachers as sycophants and civil jokers.

Our position remains that Oyetola must merit a second term and it will not come through these sychophants who are professionals in creating crisis and organizing charades so they can feast on the governor" it stated.

NNPP condemns political violence in Osun State

A Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, has condemned last Friday’s attack by members of the Osun State chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC on fellow members of the same party.

Some prominent APC members popularly known as The Osun Progressive (TOP), who are loyal to the former governor of the state and the minister of interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, were attacked by the ILERI OLUWA GROUP, the loyalists of the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola, at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital, while on a peaceful procession.

According to a statement signed by Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, the Chairman, Osun State NNPP and IPAC Secretary in the state.

Dr. Odeyemi said the unprovoked attack between the two groups, which has caused social unrest in the state because they belonged to different factions, was the height of political intolerance and has heightened the doubts most Nigerians have about the ability of the APC-led administration to properly govern and guarantee free and fair elections in Osun State as well as the 2023 general elections.

"The open boasts and direct threats by the Ileri Oluwa Group to deal with the TOP group is beginning to manifest, an impunity and a glaring partisanship clearly endorsed by the ruling party", he said.

"Dr Tosin Odeyemi however, in a statement, said "We, the members of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in this instance, demand for justice, a peaceful and violence-free and enforcement of our fundamental human rights. We stand with the good things about of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole in confronting this rising tyranny and defeating barbaric tendencies of the All Progressive Congress in the state".

The chairman of the Osun State chapter of the NNPP who also doubles as IPAC secretary said the international community should be put on notice that the present government is violent and too desperate to be trusted to protect the fundamental rights of Nigerians and to conduct free and fair elections going forward. He further berated the People's Democratic Party for lacking internal mechanism to resolve intraparty crisis.

Nigerians, according to him, are confronted with a government that sanctions impunity while laying false claims to being democratic or progressive."

"This is not the liberty we seek or the democracy we need. What happened in Osun State last week was criminal. It is unacceptable. It is a direct assault on the rights and freedom of the people and it must not be allowed to stand."

The ruling APC should be busy with how to create jobs, provide security, ensure health infrastructure, socioeconomic development and provide life more abundant for millions of our people instead of engaging in power tussle with same fellow party members.

The chairman of the NNPP, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, however enjoined people to embrace and join the NNPP as the best alternative to the present APC government in the state and Nigeria. He said the NNPP is not about the promotion and perpetration of violence, but about sound ideas, good governance and healthy competition in an atmosphere that is free and fair. He said the NNPP is coming up as a third force with a clear vision of saving the good people of Osun State.

NNPP EXPRESSES SHOCK OVER THE INVASION OF NDA, DESCRIBES IT AS NATIONAL TRAGEDY:

The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has expressed shock over the unfortunate tragic event of the invasion of the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), Kaduna at the early hours of Tuesday August 24, 2021; leading to the death of Lieutenant Commodore Awolor and Flight Lieutenant Okoronkwo while Major Colonel Stephen Datong is still missing and 2nd Lieutenant Onah sustaining gun shot injury and currently receiving treatment at a Hospital in the NDA.

This is not just a national embarrassment but in deed a national tragedy that should result in the court marshall of some personnel and the immediate resignation of some officers. 

This is contained in a statement signed by Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) 

The party therefore calls on the leadership of our beloved country not to shy away from seeking international assistance to combat the myriad of security challenges facing this nation as terrorism is becoming a global phenomenon.

While wishing the injured military man speedy recovery, NNPP prays that the abducted personnel be rescued speedily and that God will comfort the families of the slain soldiers, the Armed Forces and the presidency; and helps our leaders as well as our security forces to be able to find lasting solution to the security issues in Nigeria.

BREAKING: NNPP NATIONAL MEDIA TEAM COMMISSIONED!

As part of the preparation towards taking over power both at federal and state levels, the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has commissioned the National Media Team under the office of the National Publicity Secretary, Barr Fred Akokia, and with the supervision of the National Secretary. 

The commissioning of the team is one of the main highlights of the just concluded National Executive Committee (NEC) emergency meeting, held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August, 2021 at the conference hall of Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos State. 

Following the presentation of the National Secretary, Major Gilbert Agbo, who mentioned "the giant strides recorded at the National Secretariat", Abuja also briefed the NEC of the obvious achievements of the media team he pioneered, headed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Rev Emmanuel Olorunmagba, who is not only a seasioned investigative journalist, but also an experienced political media influencer that has served as Director of Media to some political office holders in Nigeria before joining NNPP. 

The National Chairman expressing his readiness to support every good moves towards repositioning the party, appreciated the gesture and immediately asked for volunteers. This sees to the emergence of some media gurus among those present at the meeting and without any delay the team was commissioned by the National Chairman, Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam. He encouraged members of the team to give their best as always stressing that "NNPP is blessed with abundant human resources and all the members of the party need to do is to continue to give their best and the party will become the darling of majority of Nigerians that really desire better future for our beloved country". After the commissioning the members of the team hit the ground running immediately. 

SIGNED:

Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba,

Deputy National Publicity Secretary,

New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP)

NNPP IS REPOSITIONING TO TAKE OVER POWER -National Chairman

The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) says the party is being repositioned to take over power at states and federal levels. 

This was disclosed by the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, during the just concluded emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the conference hall of Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos State. 

Dr Boniface asserted that NNPP is as old as the People's Democratic Party (PDP). "And to the glory of God, the Party is not only in existence, but waxing stronger.

"Our electoral victories in states like Bauchi, where we won Senatorial, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly seats are clear testimonies to the fact that our party is no push over and has a place in the heart of Nigerians. What we need to do now is to join hands to ensure we consolidate on these gains".

The National Chairman thus added that this meeting gearing towards repositioning the party is one of the steps towards strategic move to ensure that the party will not only produce a vibrant presidential candidate ahead of 2023 general elections, but "we will return power to the masses by pulling up surprises and win the presidential election, and some other positions at federal and state levels", capturing power from the ruling party. 

He however lamented that the experience of the party after the Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly elections, "has shown that democracy in Nigeria is still facing serious challenges as a result of the determination of some powerful Nigerians to rubbish the principle of the sanctity of the ballot papers, by brazenly denying us our victories", stressing further that the party is better prepared now to ensure that whatever votes casts for the candidates now will be well followed up to ensure the votes count and NNPP candidates are declared winners according to the wish of the electorates. 

"With the help of God, the repositioning of the party and the strategic planning; we are sure of not only wining the presidential election by 2023, but we will also win some Senatorial, House of Representatives, House of Assembly at different states and gubernatorial elections beginning from the forth coming Anambra 2021 where we have a vibrant candidate with intimidating credentials in person of Sir Emeka Leonard Ohajimkpo.

"Nevertheless, if during the discharge of our duties people have stepped on one anothers' toes, let's forgive, learn from past mistakes and move ahead. 

"What is certain is to inform the gathering that NNPP is a movement with clear mission to provide the greatest leadership in Nigeria, therefore, it's leadership must be divine to the glory of God," he concluded.h

ODOOYE IN THE HISTORY OF IJERO KINGDOM

Odooye is a separate town in the olden days and has its Head as the Olodooye of Odooye. 

Olodooye came together with his people from Ile Ife to the present site of Odooye in Ijero Ekiti. 

The females of Odooye are called Aye while the males are called Obasa.

History has it that, the Olodooye have been in Odooye in Ijero Ekiti before Ajero came to the present site of Ijero and not only Olodooye that have been in the present site of Ijero before Ajero Ogbe came. 

 

Others are Olouku, Alapa, Ejewi etc Olouku is the Head of them all before Ajero came and others are been referred to has Ioro Ouku. 

Alapa disattach himself from Ioro Ouku because of the fight between him and Olodooye.

 Among all Ioro Ouku, it is only Olodooye that uses iron priest stick, because everything he uses is iron/silver. 

Olodooye has a silver crown that led to the saying ''Omo Alade Ude''.

When Ajero Ogbe came to Ijero, he met all these people and they had a mutual thought agreed that Ajero should be their overall leader and King because he is a direct son of Oduduwa.

 It is this meeting that they had together and had a mutual thought ''Ajoro'' led to the saying Ajoro ni je Ijero or Ajoro na i pe ni Ijero.

Olodooye has 16 Chiefs amongst are:

According to seniority

1. Chief Asaoye

2. Chief Odofin

3. Chief Ajana

4. Chief Ejemu

5. Chief Elemo

6. Chief Sajowa

7. Chief Onibedo

8. Chief Elewere (Olori Odo) etc

Olodooye celebrate a festival called Igoke Olodooye (an upward movement from Odooye to Ijero Town). Sixth day after Igoke Olodooye festival they celebrate another festival called Uha Omi.

 The following day of Uha Omi is Iwiyinro, Olodooye will dance from Odooye to Ajero palace thanking him for the success of Igoke Olodooye festival.

 In the Olden days Ajero and Olodooye see each other in these two days Igoke and Iwiyinro..

 Isan Meta ole (A month and some days later) they have another festival called Inanja Obanifon.

*List of Olodooyes* 

No record of the late Olodooye but some of their name are still been remembered by the people, among which are:

1. Olodooye Ogesipade Igunlona

2. Olodooye Obeko

3. Olodooye Araoyinbo

4. Olodooye Aniyetoye

5. Olodooye Ayitametu

6. Olodooye Ajayi (the picture exist)

7. Olodooye Ayegbusi

8. Olodooye Aboloyinjo 

9. Olodooye Abiodun Oyekanmi II (Oba awon Youth as the youths call him the present Olodooye)

With the little record, Olodooye Ayegbusi is the youngest person to ascend the throne of Olodooye, Olodooye Ayegbusi ascend the throne at the age of 22years in 1934 and he spent over 60years on the throne before joining his ancestors.

 Reference "Olabode Abayomi" 

October 8, 2013