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01 Jul

SDP Candidate OBA Receives Rousing Welcome in Okitipupa as Support Base Grows

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The political landscape in Ondo State witnessed a significant shift as Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the 2024 gubernatorial elections, received a thunderous welcome in his hometown of Okitipupa. A large crowd of supporters, including members of the ardent Suainola group (popularly known as Barika), thronged the streets to greet the business mogul and entrepreneur. The event marked a growing momentum for OBA's campaign, with notable defections from other parties. In a surprising turn of events, a faction from the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by social critic and former media adviser to the…

19 Apr

WeAfrica Group Joins President OBA in Mother’s Burial

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Members of WeAfrica Limited have landed in Nigeria to join their founder and president, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), in the funeral activities for his late mother. The WeAfrica members from Ghana, Madam Elsie Appau, and Kenya, Mr. Paul, arrived at Akure Airport yesterday, from where they proceeded to Owo for the funeral. Others are on their way and are expected to join the final funeral activities today.

19 Apr

OBA Receives WeAfrica Partners and Representatives

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Some of the partners and representatives of WeAfrica Limited were received by the Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) at the Akure Airport yesterday. The WeAfrica partners from Ghana, Madam Elsie Appau and Kenya, Mr Paul had arrived in Nigeria to join their Chairman, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye in Owo to bid farewell to his late mother. Others are on their way and are expected to join the final funeral activities today.

16 Apr

Honoring a Matriarch’s Legacy: Otunba Bamidele Akingboye Leads Cultural Procession for Late Mother

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People's Democratic Party (PDP) frontline gubernatorial aspirant, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), has commenced burial activities for his late mother, Princess Margaret Mojisola Akingboye, who was affectionately remembered as a pillar of strength and a beacon of wisdom. Princess Akingboye passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by her community and family. The second phase of the burial ceremony commenced today in Owo, marked by the Ajabu dance, a cultural procession to honor her life and legacy. Princess Akingboye's contributions to her community and her family will continue to inspire us all, and her memory will…

15 Apr

OBA Visits Akoko North West, Woos Delegates as Part of LGA Tour

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As part of his ongoing local government area tour ahead of the much-awaited primaries, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) visited Akoko North West LGA to woo the influential delegates. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as OBA's campaign team converged with key stakeholders, including Woman Leader Helen Falana, Mr. Kehinde Irewole, Hon. Femi Adeoyo, Chairman Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Jamiu, Hon. Tunde Musa, Hon. Olu Yahaya (local government leader), Hon. Ebenezer Ademola, Hon. Alaba Arounmolase, Hon. Bakare Ajayi (vice chairman), Hon. Idowu Akanni, and esteemed delegates and leaders. In a resounding affirmation, Chairman Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Jamiu praised OBA's exceptional qualities, stating, "All…

15 Apr

OBA’s Campaign Train Blazes Through Akoko North East

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In line with his ongoing Local Government Area tour, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye's (OBA) formidable campaign train made a rousing stop at Okeagbe, Akoko North East LGA. Amidst thunderous cheers, OBA rallied the party's esteemed leadership to seek their crucial support ahead of the primaries. The gathering brought together political heavyweights like Princess Adebimpe Saidi, former Chairman Hon. Oluwole Arowolo, Dr. Oyedeji Taiwo, Hon. Hassan Tolani, Chief Salami (LG Secretary), Hon. Fatai, Alhaji Jamiu Saheed, Hon. Lara Akintola, Hon. Tunde Obaode, Hon. Segun Kadiri, Chief Elegure Lawrence Adubiaro, Chairman Hon. Giwa Kareem, Regent Bisi Longe (former Woman Leader) and others. With…

15 Apr

OBA Rallies Akoko South East with Promise To Harness Ondo Resources

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Otunba Bamidele Akingboye's (OBA) campaign train landed in Akoko South East LGA, where he expressed dismay over the state's unutilised resources such as stones that can be used for cement and tourism. Declaring his entrepreneurial expertise after 41 years in business, OBA said he's optimistic about fulfilling God's plans to transform Ondo through his leadership. His key promises included curbing open grazing by establishing ranches, empowering and securing farmers and tackling insecurity. Party leaders assured OBA of his governorship prospects, while urging him not to neglect Akoko South East. In attendance were Hon. Ojo Victor (MHA 2023 Candidate), Hon. John…

15 Apr

We Will Revive the Ifon Ceramics Industry, Provide Security to Restore the Glory of Ose LGA – Otunba Akingboye

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Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA) has assured that he possesses the expertise, experience, and technical know-how to revive all the moribund industries in Ondo State, including the Ifon Ceramics industry and ensure adequate security architecture is put in place to protect the people. OBA visited Ifon today as part of his ongoing Local Government Area (LGA) Tour to enlist the support of party leaders and stakeholders ahead of the primaries. He stated, "Apart from rehabilitating dilapidated roads and building new ones, I will prioritize revamping all industries. The Ifon Ceramics industry is crucial for the economic viability of our state. These…

14 Apr

Akingboye’s Campaign Trail Receives Rousing Welcome in Akoko South West

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Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the esteemed PDP gubernatorial aspirant, was greeted with a resounding reception as his campaign team visited Akoko South West Local Government Area. PDP stakeholders and leaders in the region hailed Akingboye as a worthy ambassador of the party, deserving of the mandate from the good people of Ondo State. The meeting, held at Oka Akoko, witnessed a massive turnout of prominent party stalwarts, including Colonel Roland Omowa, Prince Z.A. Adeniyi, former PDP state treasurer, Hon. Mike Adara, former secretary of the PDP Elders' Council in Ondo State, Hon. Fatai Ajayi, Hon. Chief Olatunji Odomo, former local…

14 Apr

Akingboye Vows to Transform Ose into Nation’s Food Basket, Rebuild Dilapidated Roads

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Leading PDP gubernatorial aspirant, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), has lamented the deplorable state of roads in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, vowing to reconstruct and interconnect them if elected governor. During his visit to the LGA as part of his ongoing tour to engage party leaders and stakeholders ahead of the PDP primaries on April 25, 2024, Akingboye witnessed firsthand the extremely poor condition of the roads, which have alienated communities within the LGA from development and access to economically viable facilities. Visibly displeased with the state of affairs in Ose LGA, OBA remarked, "With God's endowment of…