Former military Head of State and a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammodu Buhari (rtd), has said that the swearing-in of Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s second term is nothing but the celebration of the courage of the people of the State of Osun.
Buhari spoke just as the National Leader of the APC, Senator Bola Tinubu, maintained that the inauguration would not have come, if the people of the state had not resisted the threats, harassment, intimidation and seduction from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Buhari, Osun people were the pillar of Aregbesola’s victory in the August 9, 2014 governorship election, saying that the people stood solidly on ground and voted continuity of development and good governance in the state.
The APC chieftain stated that the people of the state had through their votes in the last governorship election, been boosting the morale of the APC nationally, adding that they have earned more respect as virtuous people.
Buhari said: “I congratulate the governor and the people of the State of Osun for their uprightness, progressive and democratic character. After the Ekiti disaster, Osun people made us proud. Osun people stood their ground and won the election for APC, in spite of the threats and PDP machineries.
“God helps those who help themselves. The people of Osun helped themselves and God helped them. The Osun election boosted and is still boosting the APC morale. I show my respect to the people of the state. You are boosting our morale in Osun.
“We must also effect the Osun people’s courage at the next year’[s general elections. The PDP must be voted out. They do not mean well for Nigerians. So, we must vote the PDP out in the 2015 presidential election.
In his on congratulatory speech, Tinubu acknowledged the courage of the people during the last gubernatorial election, saying that the people stood to fight and protect the confidence and trust they reposed on Governor Aregbesola.
Tinubu said: “You people stood to fight. You remained undaunted to change. They tried but you defeated them. I salute the people of the State of Osun. I also salute and appreciate the good works of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. They brought security men to intimidate you, but you remained steadfast in the face of provocation, intimidation and harassment.
OSUN DEFENDER

Osogbo, the Osun State capital stood still yesterday as Governor Rauf Aregbesola was sworn in for another term of four years amidst glamour.
It was a day leaders of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress crowded on Osun to celebrate the party’s recent victory over what it believes was the worst intimidation in the history of elections in Nigeria.
While Aregbesola blamed the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, for the nation’s multi-form woes, insisting the party must be ousted from power come 2015, lead speakers at the event reiterated their earlier positions that the APC remained the only answer for a prosperous Nigeria.
Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammad Buhari (retd), told the crowd that gathered at the Osogbo Township Stadium to witness the occasion that in the midst of democratic impunities of the ruling federal government, the Osun election epitomised the success of democracy in the country.
Buhari while congratulating the people for the success of the election, said Osun offered a promising future for the nation’s democracy amid unconstitutional removal of the governor of Adamawa, the shenanigans in Ekiti election and the orchestrated impeachment moves of speakers and governors in other states of the federation.
In his speech after taking the oath of office, Aregbesola stated that democracy is the best political system ever devised by mankind in the annals of power politics.
Aregbesola lamented the reversal of the nation’s fortunes, saying that the PDP-led Federal government has through its maladministration impoverished Nigerians, particularly in the last six years under President Jonathan.
Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said people’s oriented programmes of Aregbesola and that of the APC has shown that people will be on the side of the party, come February 2015.
He charged the governor to continue his people-oriented programmes like that of giving aids to the vulnerable elders, the Osun feeding programme and other youth empowerment schemes.
Also, Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole stressed that when people are united to fight, no power can defeat them, saying this is what Osun people demonstrated by voting Aregbesola for second term.
VANGUARD

The Power of Conviction. That is what may be used to describe the force behind the creation of www.hundredreasonsogbeni.com, the website that went viral during those fever-pitched days leading up to the last gubernatorial election in the State of Osun. The emergence of that website is a lucid testimony to what can come from inspiration triggered by factual comparison between a manifestly consistent change-making administration and a set of political players of controversial character and questionable agenda.

But, truth be told, the website was also a product of desperation. A desperation born out of an event of utmost incredulity, which unfolded in a neighbouring state, where logic was turned on its head when a sizeable proportion of the electorate voted out (or, so we were told) a performing chief executive. Very few they were, if any, of the Omoluabi of Osun, that did not fear the worst in view of these happenings, especially with the posturing and utterances (not to mention needless intimidation by the central government) of these pretenders to the seat of governance of Osun State.

Of course, most people saw through their pandering, verbosity and bombastic. But, since the state, in spite of the manifest will of the cross-section of the electorate, would still need to go through the electoral process, thousands of Omoluabi were apprehensive. How could we be sure that the hitherto “fool-proof” formula so recently used next-door would not be repeated here?

We have Providence to thank for the resounding success that attended the re-election of Ogbeni Aregbesola. It was well deserved, through and through. To signify that this victory reflects the wishes and aspiration of the people, there were celebrations all over the state.

In the euphoria of this victory, we may lose sight of some things that affirmed our decisions and convictions to throw our weight behind Aregbesola. This handy volume is produced to remind us of those things that endeared him to us. Not only that, it is to direct our minds to the fact that the process of politics does not end with the election of the political player; it is a continuing conversation. We must put our mouths where we put our votes. We need to contribute to the political process by putting forward constructive criticism, suggestions, even commendations. We need to seize the moment and tell the truth to power. The website need not outlive its usefulness with the conclusion of this electoral process; we think it a good idea that it should serve as a meeting place for all patriotic Omoluabi to ventilate their ideas, inspirations, contributions, observations, even commendations, so that we’ll have an even better (and a politically-conscious) state. After all, Democracy is about giving the power back to the people!

We thank you all, Omoluabi Osun.

Osun a gbe wa o

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When the struggle for the second term bid of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola started, a lot of lies were fabricated to ensure he is hated by those who are hitherto in love with him and his good work in the State of Osun. They called him names, They put a toga of terrorism on him all in a bid to make him loose his support base.
The Obanikoro’s with his control of the army, the Buruji Kashamu’s with his drug money; Jelili Adesiyan ably supported by the IGP deployed over 75000 police force; the DSS with arrays of hooded cops in a show of strength and other security apparatus with the sole aim of removing Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola from Office as the Governor. The brutalisation of known supporters of Rauf and APC using the federal might to silence them to submission.
Tempers were high, people were more than determined to ensure their vote counts despite PDP shenanigans. People waited anxiously to know who carried the day. Rauf was declared winner of the election. It was like a dream to all and sundry. However, Osun PDP is still wallowing in such delusion.
For us in the State of Osun, the hour of glory is here with us. Triumph of good over evil. Rauf is wearing a crown of glory once again in our dear state. I congratulate the good people of Osun for making this possible. We earnestly pray for abundant blessing, development and prosperity in the second term of our dear Governor. Ride on Rauf, we are solidly behind you.
By Ibrahim Lawal Esq

Photos: The Governor Of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola Says I intend to accomplish 20years Work under this 4years of My 2nd term On Swearing In Ceremony, Rauf Aregbesola taking his oath of office and oath of allegiance as the Governor of State of Osun for another four (4) good years.  Aregbesola was sworn in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice George Olaniyi Ojo in Osogbo.

Osogbo, the Osun state capital stood still on Thursday as Governor Rauf Aregbesola was sworn in for another one term of four years amidst glamour.

It was a day leaders of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress crowded on Osun to celebrate the party’s recent victory over what it believes was the worst intimidation in the history of elections in Nigeria.

While Aregbesola blamed the Peoples Democratic Party for the nation’s multi-form woes, insisting the party must be ousted from power come 2015, lead speakers at the event reiterated their earlier positions that the APC remained the only answer for a prosperous Nigeria.

Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammad Buhari retired, told the mammoth crowd that gathered at the Osogbo Township Stadium to witness the occasion that in the midst of democratic impunities of the ruling Federal government, the Osun election epitomised the success of democracy in the country.

Buhari while congratulating the people for the success of the election, said Osun offered a promising future for the nation’s democracy‎ amidst unconstitutional removal of the governor of Adamawa, the shenanigans in Ekiti election and the orchestrated impeachment moves of speakers and governors in other states of the federation.

The retired general said, “The electoral success in Osun is a pointer to what will happen in the 2015 general elections as our people now know the party that love and work for their welfare and development.

“2015 will end the corruption, mismanagement and federal lawlessness and breach of the rule of law when APC takes over government in May next year.

“I charge the people of Osun to replicate the determination and strong will they exhibited during the August 9 election in February nest year.”

In his speech after taking the oath of office, Aregbesola stated that democracy is the best political system ever devised by mankind in the annals of power politics.

Aregbesola lamented the reversal of the nation’s fortunes, saying that the PDP-led Federal government has through its maladministration impoverished Nigerians, particularly in the last six years under President Jonathan.

He observed that what the country needs at this crucial moment is a radical and total change at the centre so as to rescue the country from its political ebb and economic doldrums.

He stated that the past 16 years of PDP has done nothing but increased the poverty level of the people, saying only the APC can rescue the nation from precipice PDP is leading it.
“Lest we forget, the religion of PDP is poverty.

Nigeria is saturated with leaders who are ever so quick to parade platitudes of their respective religion – denying its faith, essence and positive values.  

“We must terminate the regime of self-seeking manipulators who currently parade corridors of power, accruing political profit by turning us against each other and further dividing us along ethnic and religious lines.
“The result of their politics of division is that Nigerians are poorer in the last 16 years whereas Nigeria as a country has never been richer save for recent months when oil price has declined. This manifests again in their continued lawlessness evidenced in the desecration of the National Assembly and the travesty at Ekiti Assembly.
” They have demonstrated without doubt their inability to protect Nigerians and the territorial integrity of our country. We must therefore be determined to vote out the party that has brought us to this sorry pass. We must show them the way out. We must let them know that on their way to hell, they will walk alone.
“Our party, the All People Congress (APC) promises prosperity, national unity and integration, security of lives and property, job and wealth creation, rule of law and constitutionalism and deepening of democracy,” he said.
He described the journey to Thursday inauguration of his second term as a road, though rough and thorny, but one he planned for with his innovative programmes and by making the people centre of focus of his administration in the last four years.
He continued: “‎We are here to celebrate democracy as the ultimate instrument of political empowerment ever bequeathed to humanity.
“The climax was the unprecedented effort to manipulate the election and subvert the will of the people on August 9.”

Earlier, in their goodwill messages, the APC National leaders and governor’s past and present, held that the will, courage and unity of the people of Osun culminated in the re-election of Aregbesola for second term in office.

Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said people’s oriented programmes of Aregbesola and that of the APC has shown that people will be on the side of the party, come February 2015.

He charged the governor to continue his people-oriented programmes like that of giving aids to the vulnerable elders, the Osun feeding programme and other youth empowerment schemes.

Tinubu said, “2015 election will witness a common sense revolution, which is the ability of our people to use their Permanent Voters Cards to send out the PDP government from Aso Rock.

“The country under Jonathan is worst today than it was four years ago. The steadfastness of the people today will culminate in the victory for our party in 2015”. The APC leader noted.

‎Also, Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole stressed that when people are united to fight, no power can defeat them, saying this is what Osun people demonstrated by voting Aregbesola for second term.

According to him, “The import of today must not be lost on us. The people of Osun showed to the whole world that when people are united in their fight, no power can stop them.

“The right to vote and choose a leader is an exclusive preserve of an individual but that of the people and Osun has shown that change is possible”.

Other governors such as Babatunde Fasola (Lagos) Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) Abdul-fattah Ahmed (Kwara) and former governors’ Olagun‎soye Oyinlola, Kayode Fayemi, Isiaka Adeleke, Segun Oni all commended the people of Osun for their unflinching support for APC.

Osogbo, capital of Osun State witnessed had a festive outlook on as Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, took oath of office for a second term in office.
As early as 8am people were seen trroping to the Osogbo City Stadium, venue of the swearing-in ceremony and by 10am. The stadium has about 30,000 capacity and was over-filled.
The ceremony witnessed a large turn out of broom-wielding jubilant crowd.
It would be be recalled that the state government ddeclared a public holiday to. Celebrate the inauguration.
At the start, Aregbesola took a parade round the stadium and also took salute from security agencies present at the event.
The Deputy Governor, Mrs Grace Laoye-Tomori was sworn in around 1.15pm while Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola took oath of office around 1.20pm.‎
Former Military Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) and wife of former Vice President, Titi Abubakar, are among the dignitaries attending the second term inauguration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun,  former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and other chieftains of the party are in attendance at the ceremony.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and prominent  monarchs from Osun  are also present at the occasion.
Aregbesola, who defeated former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan on November 26th 2010 won his reelection on August 9, 2014.
DAILY TIMES

Former Head of State and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has described the victory of Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the poll as a morale booster for the APC.
Speaking at the inauguration of the governor for another four year term in office in Osogbo Osun State yesterday, Buhari said the victory, after the devastating loss of Ekiti State to another political party and the impeachment of Adamawa State governor, Murtala Nyako boosted the morale of the main opposition party.
Saying Aregbesola’s performance during his first term in office was outstanding, he told Nigerians to vote APC at the national level to enjoy the dividends of democracy as being witnessed in Osun State.
In his inaugural speech, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, who thanked the people of Osun State for standing by him during his first term also commended them for voting him in for another term in office.
Narrating the ordeal of the people in the hands of security agents during the governorship election in the state, Aregbesola said the plan of the federal authorities was to instil fear in the people and discourage them from exercising their right to vote.
Commending the people for disappointing the evil planners, he stressed the need for them to work to ensure further victory for the APC in the 2015 general elections.
The governor admonished Nigerians to vote out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government at the centre and in the various states at next year’s general elections, saying the party lacked focus and had no programme that could transform the country.
Speaking on what he called his pact with the people of Osun, he pledged his commitment to continue with the programme and outstanding policy formulation which he said brought about monumental development in the state in his first term in office.
In his goodwill message, leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu charged students to identify with common sense revolution, pointing out that all they needed to do was to vote out those in government at the centre.
LEADERSHIP

Osun State Government has presented staff of office and instrument of appointment to three traditional rulers in the state.
The monarchs are Olu of ‘Afinbiokin-Ijesa’, Oba Oladele Titus Bejide, ‘Alahun’ of Ilahun-Ijesa, Oba Lawrence Ajayi and ‘Oni Koka’ of Koka-Ijesa, Oba Ademola Fadare.
Presenting the staff of office and instrument of appointment to Olu of Afinbiokin, Oba Oladele Titus Bejide, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, who was represented by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kolapo Alimi, said the current administration was committed to the provision of social amenities to make life more meaningful and abundant for the people.
Aregbesola attributed the success of his administration to the strong belief in God and co-operation of the people. He commended the people of the town for supporting government at the last governorship election.
The Governor charged the new monarch as a custodian of culture and tradition to display exemplary leadership through honesty and transparency.
He also called on the people of the town to co-operate with the king to ensure growth and peace of the community.
Executive Secretary of the Oriade Local Government, Chief Taiwo Fatiregun, appreciated the gesture of Aregbesola for the developmental projects executed in the council area, assuring that the people of the local government are solidly behind the present administration in the state.            The Olu of Afinbiokin, Oba Oladele Titus Bajide, expressed his gratitude to the government for the honour done him.
He said he was ready to work for the development of the Town.
DAILY INDEPENDENT

The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, was sworn in for a second term in office on Thursday.
The inauguration ceremony which took place at the Osogbo Township Stadium in the state capital was attended by All Progressives Congress leaders and supporters across the country.
They were led by the party’s presidential aspirant, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), its national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors of Lagos, Kwara, Ogun, and Edo States.
Also at the ceremony were other the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Engr. Segun Oni, Mra. Titi Abubakar, wife of former vice president Atiku
Abubakar and three former governors of Osun State – Alhaji Isiaka Adeleke, Chief Bisi Akande and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.