Thirty-two-year-old Adebo Ogundoyin, a member representing
Ibarapa East state constituency and Hon Mohammed Fadeyi (Ona Ara
state constituency) has emerged the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of
the Ninth Oyo state House of Assembly.
Ogundoyin and Fadeyi emerged unopposed with the unanimous voice
vote of the 32 members Assembly.
The election of the Speaker followed the nomination by Hon.
Adebayo Olajide (Ibadan North II constituency) and seconded by Hon.
Adeola Bamidele (Iseyin/Itesiwaju)
The new speaker was initially elected in a bye election held to
fill the vacant seat of late speaker Michael Adeyemo in the eighth
Assembly
Ogundoyin, a graduate of Babcock University’s emergence is
favoured by a combination of factors including party affiliation,
zoning consideration and experience being one of the four returning
lawmakers to the Ninth Assembly.
Other principal officers of the House who also emerged through a
consensus vote include Onaolapo Adedoyin (Majority leader), Hon
Asimiyu Alarape (Minority Leader), Hon Akeem Adedibu (Chief Whip)
and Hon Akeem Adebisi (Deputy Chief Whip)
The proceeding was had in attendance, Governor Seyi Makinde, his
deputy, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, Makinde’s chief of staff, Chief Bisi
Ilaka, the Head of Services, Mrs Amidat Agboola, representative of
the Chief Judge, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious
leaders, former lawmakers, party leaders, friends and family
members of new lawmakers and members of the public.
In his inaugural remarks, Ogundoyin thanked his party for
believing in the youths and giving them a platform to come to the
house.
He assured the legislative arm will work “in tandem with the
executive arm in order to facilitate the speedy actualisation of
the dividend of democracy to the people of Oyo state.
“The people of Oyo state spoke loudly with their votes. It is
clear the people of Oyo state desire an Assembly that is result
oriented, opening up opportunities and lifting up their lives.
“I promise to run an open door policy where I will seek the
contributions, support and cooperation of honourable members in the
task of making laws for good governance.
“The House will process bull that will improve the lives of our
dear people. All members of the house will collectively work
closely to pass legislation that will greatly impact the lives of
the entire citizenry of Oyo state.”
Speaking Governor Makinde assured the lawmakers of a cordial
legislative-executive relationship, noting that the state cannot
move forward without the two arms of government working
together.
He noted that in keeping with his campaign promises, he will
send in two executive bill within the next shortest time.
The bill according to the Governor includes the Oyo State
Investment Promotion Bill and Oyo State Financial Crimes Commission
Bill, assuring that he will give his assent to other bills sent to
him within the shortest period of time.
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