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Monarchs laud lawmaker for quality representation

The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Aroloye IV and the traditional ruler of Mariwo in Ifedore Local Government Area, Oba Julius Aluko, have lauded Rep. Tajudeen Adefisoye for quality representation of his people.
The duo gave the commendation at an event organised by the member, representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency on Wednesday in Idanre.
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Aroloye, said Adefisoye had performed very well in just one year.
He appreciated the federal lawmaker for initiating and completing the renovation of his palace in addition to the financial aid he give to market women in Idanre.
“Adefisoye has started very well and he is doing very well. I am proud of him for the renovation work in my palace.
“He invited me to an event in which grants were given to some market women in Idanre.
“Although, we want him to still help us with our roads. Above all, he has really done well and I am certain that he will still do much more,” he said.
Also, the traditional ruler of Mariwo in Ifedore Local Government Area,
Oba Julius Aluko also thanked Adefisoye for not forgetting his community since he became their representative in the green chamber.
The monarch, however, solicited the assistance of Adefisoye in the area of electricity transformer and construction of road which were the primary needs of the community.
“Hon. Adefisoye has not forgotten us since he was elected as our representative. We thank him for this.
“But, it is important I call his attention to our primary needs in this community which are road, electricity transformer and school. He should please help us to achieve this,” he said.
Similarly, an elderly constituent, Mr Fasomoyin Abiodun, also thanked Adefisoye for the award of scholarships to 131 students and for the financial empowerment of market women.
He also praised the lawmaker for the donation of motorcycles and cars to some people in his constituency.
Responding, Adefisoye said he was happy to have been given the opportunity to represent his constituency in which he had been trying his best to bring more development.
Adefisoye said although, his primary responsibility was to make laws for the people but the reality of endless needs in his constituency had made it necessary to bring relief and development to his people.
The lawmaker listed some of his achievements to include the facilitation of federal employment opportunities and the construction of a police station at Ero in Ifedore Local Government Area.
Others are; the facilitation of private cassava processing plant in Idanre, cash donation to General Hospital in Idanre to offset medical bills and repair of faulty boreholes and sinking of new ones under the scheme ‘Operation Keep The Tap Running’.
Adefisoye, however, vowed not to stop doing the good work he had started with the continued support of his people.
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PANDEF Clarifies Visit To Tinubu, Knocks Wike Over Inflammatory Comments

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to retract his publicly disparaging remarks made recently against the socio-political body.
PANDEF described as regrerrable and embarrassing comments by Wike in the aftermath of the group’s visit to Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, even to the extent of insulting the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin.
Recall that the FCT minister had, on Thursday, during a media chat, described PANDEF as “the worst organisation anybody can rely on”, while also calling the board of trustee members of the body “political merchants”.
In a statement signed by PANDEF Chairman on Saturday in Abuja, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, urged President Tinubu as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent.
Igali clarified that the meeting with the president provided a valuable platform to discuss pressing issues of national and regional importance. Adding that “PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region.”
His words: ^To set the record straight, PANDEF the foremost socio-political body representing the South-South regions, composed of some of Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities. The delegation to Mr. President included chairpersons of at least four of the six SouthSouth states’ traditional councils, senior traditional rulers of major ethnic groups, former governors, past presiding officers of the Senate, prominent entrepreneurs, academics, and high-ranking retired military officers.
“It is, therefore, highly regrettable and totally unacceptable that a serving minister in the Federal Government would exhibit such brazen disrespect towards individuals of this standing. This attitude perhaps explains his continued refusal of the Minister to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which PANDEF constituted as far back as October 2024, despite repeated attempts to reach.
“The Honourable Minister (Wike) characterized PANDEF as the worst organization ever” and accused its members of visiting the Presidential Villa merely to solicit financial favors. These statements are not only false but also unbecoming of a public official of his stature.
“PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“Notwithstanding this regrettable development, PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region,” Igali stated.
On efforts to restore peace in River State, Igali restated PANDEF’s commitment for peace in the oil-rich State.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which remains committed to resolving the Rivers State crisis,” Igali stated.
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