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LEKAN ALABI DIES AT 76; READ WHAT HE SAID WHEN HE BECAME 70.

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A prominent Ibadan high chief, LEKAN ALABI is dead. This statement was made known to the public by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan, Oloko. In his statement, he said the high chief died in the early hours of Saturday, August 1 in Lagos. The high chief will be buried according to the Islamic rite tomorrow, 2nd August. The high chief was a media aide to four past governors of Oyo state, a feat rarely achieved by anyone in the past. As part of our honour to this illustrious Oyo Native, we are presenting a verbatim of an interview he granted to Rotimi Agboluaje of the Guardian news paper, on October, 2020. The Trajectory of Septugenarian Lekan Alabi By: Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi was born on October 27, 1950 in Ibadan, the capital of the old Western Region (now, Oyo State) to the late Pa AbdulRaheem Oladosu Alabi and Mrs. Mopelola.  Pa AbdulRaheem Alabi (alias Right Time) was from the Oyetunji Olundegun family from Isale Ijebu and Ekerin Ajengbe family in Ibadan. ...
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TIMELINES: PAST AND PRESENT GOVERNORS OF OYO STATE :THE POWER , THE POLITICS , AND THE PEOPLE (1976–Present)(Part Two)

W hen old Oyo State was carved out of the Western State in February 1976, it didn't just inherit land; it inherited a fierce legacy of political awareness, cultural pride, and a history of people who refuse to be ruled quietly. From the ancient military generals to the modern boardrooms of civilian governors, the seat of power at the Agodi Government House has seen it all: betrayal, landmark achievements, impeachment plots, and immense populist love.   ​Let’s take a deep dive into the timeline of the men who have steered the ship of Oyo State since 1976. 1. Major General David Jemibewon (March 1976 – July 1978) — Military Governor   His Policies : He worked very hard in transitioning the civil service from the old Western State into a newly defined Oyo State structure.   Intrigues and Key Players in his Government: He was appointed by the Murtala/Obasanjo military regime, his job was to stabilize a newly created state and manage resources shared with newly creat...
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PAST AND PRESENT GOVERNORS OF OYO STATE: THE PEOPLE, THE POWER AND THE POLITICS (CONCLUDING PART)

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 Continued from Part Two. If you are yet to read part 2, you can read it  here ​ Both Navy Captain Adetoye Sode (1993–1994 ) and  Colonel Chinyere Ike Nwosu (1994–1996) governed under heavy atmospheric tension due to pro-democracy protests by NADECO following Chief MKO Abiola's (GCFR) arrest. ​ Colonel Ahmed Usman (1996–1998):  He will infamously be remembered for handling the "Five Dead Persons" incident during anti-Abacha protests in Ibadan and declaring pro-democracy activists as "prisoners of war." He was widely disliked for his heavy-handedness. ​ Compol Amen Edore Oyakhire (1998–1999):  The first police commissioner to be appointment as a sole administrator for Oyo state in a military era. He stabilized the state after Abacha's death and smoothly transitioned Oyo to the Fourth Republic. ​ 4. The Fourth Republic: Amala Politics and Modern Empires (1999–Present) ​1. Alhaji Lamidi Adesina (1999–2003) — Alliance for Democracy (AD) ​ His Policies: Free ed...
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The Story of the Creation of Oyo State: Its Governors, People and Leaders (Part One)

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The Map of Oyo State  To the real natives, Oyo State is more than a geographical entity—it is a land deeply rooted in history, culture, and leadership. To understand Oyo today, we must journey back to its origin, its people, and the individuals who have shaped its path over time. The Birth of Oyo State Oyo State was created on February 3, 1976 , during the military regime of General Murtala Mohammed. Before its creation, it was part of the old Western State, in fact, not just a part, but the administrative  epicenter of the old Western Region.  At inception, Oyo State was vast, covering areas that today include present-day Osun State, which was later carved out in 1991. From its capital in Ibadan—one of the largest cities in West Africa—Oyo quickly became a center of administration, education, and commerce. Ibadan is known to be home for all and it presents equal opportunity for all to grow. The People of Oyo Oyo State is predominantly inhabited by the Yoruba people,...
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