JUNE 12: ACPP COMMENDS BUHARI FOR HONOURING ABIOLA

 

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Bill and declaring today, June 12 as the country’s Democracy Day, as well as honouring the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, with posthumous conferment of the highest national award, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR).

According to a press statement made available to newsmen by the spokesperson of the Alliance, Dr. Adekunle Oyerinde and which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Alliance, Alh. Rafiu Anifowose and Mr. Victor Olopade said “ We in ACPP wholeheartedly commend the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari which we see as a credible move to deepen the country’s democracy. This development has solidified President Buhari’s status as an unflinching advocate of democracy, fairness and justice,”

“ACPP is aware of the issues and sentiments that trailed the June 12 polls leading to its cancellation despite it been described by local and international observers as the freest, fairest and most peaceful elections ever held in Nigeria”

ACPP finally appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for acknowledging the importance of the annulled June 12 presidential election, won by the business mogul, late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, describing it as a welcome development.

ACPP Congratulates Hon. Timothy Owoeye on his emergence as Osun Assembly Speaker

ACPP CONGRATULATES HON. TIMOTHY OWOEYE ON HIS EMERGENCE AS OSUN ASSEMBLY SPEAKER

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP) has congratulated members of the Osun State House of Assembly on the rancour-free election which led to the emergence of Hon. Timothy Owoeye from Ilesa East constituency as the new Speaker.

The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued and signed by ACPP State Chairman and Secretary, Alh. Rafiu Anifowose and Mr. Victor Olopade and made available to newsmen by Dr. Adekunle Oyerinde, the Spokesperson of the Association in Osogbo on Friday.

According to the message “Hon. Timothy Owoeye is a principled and skilled leader, and we know he is ready to take on the tough challenges coming from the newly inaugurated legislative session in the state. We look forward to working with him and we are confident our collaboration will lead to positive and bold public policy for the people and the future of our state.”

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP) felicitated with the new Speaker, Hon. Timothy Owoeye for being found worthy by his colleagues to occupy the exalted position.

“The peaceful and successful emergence of the Speaker has demonstrated the unity among members of the House of Assembly and APC in the state.”

The Alliance also urged Hon. Timothy Owoeye to sustain the legacy of peace, cooperation and bridge-building which existed between the assembly and executive arm.

The message further said ACPP looked forward to a cordial good working relationship between Governor Oyetola and the new House leadership to move the state forward.

The body finally advised Osun people to disregard the video recirculating by the opposition party aim at defiling and tarnishing the image of the new Speaker and support the Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s political administration.

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP), an umbrella body of twelve political parties registered with a member-oriented constitution in 2019 under the leadership of Alh. Rafiu Anifowose and Dr. Adekunle Oyerinde. ACPP was founded by Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola to provide support to his government and that of his successor (Gboyega Oyetola) political administration. The Alliance has had Alh. Sule Alao and Comrade Waheed Lawal as former Chairmen respectively.

Ramadan: ACPP Congratulates Muslims, Commends Gov. Oyetola for Peace and Amity

Ramadan: ACPP Congratulates Muslims, Commends Gov. Oyetola for Peace and Amity

The Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP), in a message issued and signed by the group’s Chairman and Secretary, Rafiu Anifowose and Victor Olopade and made available to the newsmen by the group’s spokesman, Dr. Adekunle Oyerinde, urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of holiness and self-restraint exhibited during the holy month.

ACPP called for prayers from all citizens of different faiths for peace to reign in the state before, during and after the judgment of the Supreme Court on the last year governorship election in the state.

The group further advocated a change of attitude towards Osun politics, urging politicians and their supporters to shun bitterness and other ills currently associated with Osun politics.

The group also lauded the relentless effort of His Excellency, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, the executive governor of the State of Osun on ensuring, improving, face lifting and entrenchment of peace and order in all nooks and crannies of the state. 

ACPP finally prayed for Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari to surmount the present socio-economic and security challenges facing the country, noting that with the support and maximum cooperation, the present administration has the wherewithal to take the nation out of its myriads of problems confronting it.