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Alao Celebrates Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle on Birthday, Hails His Leadership Contributions to Oyo State Progressives ​ Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao , a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in Oyo State, has extended his warmest congratulations to Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today. ​In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, Engr. Alao lauded Alhaji Ibikunle as a cornerstone of the progressive movement in the state, noting that his dedication to the party and his leadership qualities have been instrumental in fostering unity and growth within the APC. ​"Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle is a leader of high repute whose contributions to the development of our party and the progress of Oyo State can not be overstated," Alao stated. "On this special day, we celebrate not just his birth, but a lifetime of service, loyalty, and commitment to the welfare of our people." He expressed.  ​Engr. Alao further highlighted Ibikunle’s r...

Account For N50bn Bodija Intervention Funds Now, Oyo ADC Tells Makinde Governor of Oyo State , Seyi Makinde . Photo: Oyo State Govt The Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to account for the N50 billion intervention funds reportedly requested from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Bodija explosion . In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Bimpe Adelowo , the party accused the state government of being “unaccountable, deceptive, divisive, and misleading” in its handling of public resources. The controversy was sparked by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose , who revealed that the Oyo State Government had requested N50 billion for reconstruction and victim relief. While Makinde’s media aides have since clarified that only N30 billion was received, the ADC insists the public has been kept in the dark until the whistleblower’s intervention. The ADC statement highlighted discrepa...