FORMER DEPUTY SPEAKER, OLUOMO EMERGES NEW OGUN SPEAKER

The emergence of the duo followed the acceptance of their nominations by a member representing Ikenne State Constituency, Olakunle Sobukola, seconded by his Yewa North I counterpart, Adegoke Adeyanju during the inauguration ceremony of the Ninth Legislature held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Penpushing further reports that, Oluomo in his acceptance speech appreciated Almighty God and his colleague-lawmakers for their support and trust, with a promise to promote the existing mutual interdependence among the three arms of government.

The Speaker said the Ninth legislature would work as a partner in progress to  promote and sustain good governance and ensure the delivery of democratic dividends to the grassroot, noting that the principle of separation of power encouraged the legislative arm to partner the executive for the overall socio-economic development of the  State.

However, the Assembly in a related development, also passed four motions bothering on Witnesses, False Evidence, (notice to) the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command and Votes and Proceedings.

Penpushing also reports that,after 30 minutes of recess the Speaker, reconvened to announce the names of principal officers which include;, Honourable Yusuf Sheriff Abiodun as Majority Leader, Bashir Oladunjoye as Deputy Majority Leader, Atinuke Bello as Chief Whip, while Sola Adams would serve as Deputy Chief Whip, Ganiyu Oyedeji as Minority Leader, Jemili Akingbade and Musefiu Olatunji as Minority Whip and Deputy Minority Leader respectively.

The Deputy Clerk, Deji Adeyemo, had earlier released   names of members-elect as  included; Adejojo, Temitope (Abeokuta South 1), Adeyemi Ademuyiwa (Abeokuta South II) Modupe Mujota (Abeokuta North), Olusegun Daisi Elemide (Odeda), Olakunle Oluomo Taiwo (Ifo I), Ganiyu Oyedeji (Ifo II), Yusuff Olawale Amosun (Ewekoro), Soneye Damilola Kayode (Obafemi Owode), Oduwole Kemi Olaitan (Ijebu Ode), Fasunwa Abayomi Johnson (Ijebu North East), Sola Adams (Ijebu East), Atinuke Bello (Odogbolu), Akeem Agbolade Balogun (Ogun Waterside), Abdul Bashir Oladunjoye (Sagamu I), Adeniran Ademola Adeyinka (Sagamu II).

Penpushing reports that, other lawmakers are, Solomon Oluwaseyi Osho (Remo North), Olakunle Sobukola (Ikenne), Sylvester Niyi Abiodun (Ijebu North I), Oludare Kadiri (Ijebu North II), Adegoke Adeyanju Awoso (Yewa North I), Haruna  Abiodun Wahab  (Egbado North II), Jemili Akingbade (Imeko Afon), Sikirat Omowunmi Ajibola (Ipokia ), Yusuff Sheriff Abiodun (Ado Odo Ota I), Muse Lamidi (Ado Odo Ota II) and Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi (Yewa South).

Notable dignitaries at the inauguration included Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, former Speakers, Bashorun Muyiwa Oladipo, Titi Oseni-Gomez and Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, as well as  former members of the State Assembly,  Sola Adeyemi(former Head of Service), Party chieftains, Traditional Rulers, among others.

However,  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has congratulated members of the 9th House of Assembly in Ogun state on their inauguration and their peaceful conduct and exemplary act of decorum in electing their leaders.

The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,  Kunle Somorin commended the members on their maturity and peaceful conduct during today’s historic inauguration which saw to the election of Olakunle Oluomo as the Speaker in an unanimous votes , as well as the emergence of other principal officers in a democratic manner devoid of rancour.

Penpushing reports that, he  described the conduct of the lawmakers as a demonstrable confirmation of the leading and first position Ogun State in all field of human endeavours and as a showcase of the state being a model of democratic ideal, especially coming on the eve of the formal recognition and celebration of June 12 as democracy day in Nigeria.

The Governor urged the new House of Assembly members to sustain the decorous behaviour exhibited in their quest to join in moving the state forward, while promising to ensure cordial working relationship with the legislative and executive arms of government in a transparent manner without undue interference in their affairs.   He  prays for a peaceful and prosperous state as we all get set to experience a new dawn across the entire state.