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ADO-ODO/OTA EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATURE AGREE TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS TO IMPROVE GOVERNANCE

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Ota, Ogun State — The Executive and Legislative arms of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have agreed to hold regular meetings and strengthen information sharing to improve governance and public service delivery. The agreement was reached during an Executive-Legislative Dialogue organised by the African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), with funding support from CIVICUS. Held at the AFED office in Ota, the dialogue brought together the Local Government Management Team and members of the Legislative Council to strengthen institutional cooperation. The Executive Chairman, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, led the Management Team, comprising elected officials, political appointees and Career Officers. The legislators were led by the Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council and Councillor representing Alapoti Ward, Hon. Lateef Oseni, who represented the Leader of the House. The dialogue was facilitated by Barrister Ayo Adebusoye and Oghogho Olabisi Florence, who...
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ADO-ODO/OTA CHAIRMAN BACKS CITIZENS-GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY

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  Ota, Ogun State — The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, has expressed his administration's commitment to partnering with organised citizens to improve governance, public service delivery and sustainable community development. The commitment followed a policy dialogue facilitated by the African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), with funding support from CIVICUS, between representatives of 10 thematic Citizen Groups and the Management Team of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The consultative forum, held at the AFED office in Ota, focused on citizen participation, government partnership and sustainable community development. The dialogue formed part of AFED's Community Environmental Justice and Civic Action Labs project, an initiative designed to strengthen grassroots participation in governance and promote community-led responses to environmental and developmental challenges. From Training to Part...
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AFED TRAINS 49 COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE IN ADO-ODO/OTA

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  Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State — The African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), with funding support from CIVICUS, has selected and trained 49 women, youth and community leaders from across Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State to promote environmental justice, civic participation and accountable governance. The beneficiaries were drawn from diverse communities and sectors, including education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, electricity, gender-based violence, media and community development. They were selected based on their community involvement, leadership potential and commitment to advancing sustainable development at the grassroots. The initiative was implemented under AFED's Community Environmental Justice and Civic Action Labs project, designed to equip citizens with the knowledge and practical tools required to identify community challenges, engage public institutions and advocate constructively for sustainable solutions. The 49 community leaders...
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YAYI LIBERATORS FLAG OFF 2027 CAMPAIGN IN ADO-ODO/OTA: THOUSANDS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, YAYI, OJUGBELE, LARRYBASH AND OLUNDEGUN

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 The political atmosphere in Ogun State shifted on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as Yayi Liberator Political Movement, a grassroots movement based in Ogun State, officially flagged off its campaign for the 2027 general elections.  The event which held at the headquarters of the movement in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government witnessed a massive turnout of thousands of members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The movement used the occasion to make a full declaration of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, and also drum support for the party’s candidates in Ogun West and Ado-Odo/Ota.  Those endorsed by the movement include Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, Yayi for Ogun state Governorship, Hon. Jimoh Olusola Ojugbele as the APC Ogun West Senatorial Candidate, Hon. Taofiq Olanrewaju Bashorun “Larrybash” for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, and Hon. Abayomi Okikiola Olundegun for Ado-Odo/Ota State Constituency 1. Dignitaries at the event includ...
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Ado-Odo Ota Farmers Petition Senator Yayi Over Seized Empowerment Tractors, Custodian Alleges Harassment and Detention

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ADO-ODO OTA, OGUN STATE – Farmers in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have petitioned Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi over the alleged seizure of two tractors donated under the Yayi Agriculture Empowerment Programme. In a petition dated August 18, 2026, addressed to the Senator and copied to the Chairman of the Yayi Agriculture Empowerment Program and the Area Commander, Sango Ota, members of the Ado-Odo Ota Farmers Forum alleged that the tractors, which were handed over to them in April 2025, have been withdrawn from farming activities. According to the petition, one of the tractors was in the custody of Comrade Busayo Soroyeun, whose name appears on the official list of beneficiaries obtained by Alagbawi News as the representative for farmers in the local government. The Forum alleged that the tractor was taken away on April 28, 2026, and was subsequently kept at the Sango Ota Police Station. The petition further alleged that the withdrawal was ordered by Dr. Angel Adel...
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YAYI LIBERATOR DG OLUMAKO CONDOLES WITH SENATOR YAYI OVER THE PASSING OF ELDER CHIEF MICHAEL ADELANI OGUNDIMU, BABA YAYI

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Describes Him As The Root, The Backbone And The Moral Compass Of The Adeola Dynasty ILARO, OGUN STATE — The Director General of Yayi Liberator in Ogun State, Comrade Ibrahim Fayomi Olumako, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Elder Chief Michael Adelani Ogundimu, fondly called Baba Yayi, uncle and revered family head of Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, YAYI. Baba Yayi, 85, passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after a brief illness.   Until his death, he was the Family Head of Onibata Family in Ago Isaga Compound, Pahayi Yewa - Ilaro. He was also the Akinrogun of Pahayi Yewa and a former Councillor of Ilaro Ward 1. In a condolence message to Senator Yayi, Comrade Olumako said the death of Baba Yayi is a monumental loss not only to the Adeola family but to the entire Ogun West and Yayi political family. "Your Excellency, this is a very painful loss. Baba Yayi was more than an uncle. He was the root of your house, the backbone of Onibata family, ...
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AFAN ADO-ODO/OTTA CHAPTER DISOWNS EXPIRED EXCOS, ACCUSES THEM OF IMPERSONATION, GREED AND SABOTAGE OF FARMERS

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  OTTA, OGUN STATE  The authentic leadership of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Ado-Odo/Otta Local Government Chapter has condemned what it called acts of impersonation, greed, and deliberate sabotage by some former state executive members who have refused to vacate office after the expiration of their tenure. In a statement issued to Alagbawi TV on Saturday, the chapter said AFAN remains a non-political and non-partisan association comprising farmers from all political divides. The leadership confirmed that a delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP recently visited the association to seek support ahead of the elections. The delegation was received in line with democratic practice, but *no promise of endorsement or support was made to any party*. ALLEGATIONS OF IMPERSONATION AND SABOTAGE   The chapter expressed dismay that shortly after the visit, 5 former state executive members whose tenure had expired and was dissolved by the National Executi...
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