Ota Gossip

The future of Ado-Odo/Ota Constituency I deserves leadership that listens, understands the people's challenges, and is ready to turn their concerns into action. Hon. Okikiola Abayomi Olundegun (O.A.O) is making a case for people-focused representation ahead of the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly election, with a message that puts visibility, accountability and community development at the centre. In his words: “Good representation is not about speaking big English on the floor of the House. It is about bringing your pain, your needs and your voice to the table where decisions are made.” If given the mandate in 2027, he promises: 1. I WILL BE SEEN: No absentee representation. He says he will remain present in the streets, wards and communities, among the people he represents. 2. I WILL BE HEARD: He pledges to advocate for better roads, schools, youth development, market women and improved security at the Assembly. 3. I WILL DELIVER: He promises empowerment initiatives ...

Hon. Olundegun Abayomi Okikiola (OAO), APC candidate for Ado-Odo/Ota State Constituency I, has met with Hon. Sherif Abiodun Yusuf, popularly known as Ibeman, the current constituency representative and Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

Hon. Okikiola Abayomi Olundegun (O.A.O), aspiring to represent Ado-Odo/Ota Constituency I in the Ogun State House of Assembly in 2027, says his decision to contest is driven by the challenges facing residents of the constituency.

Hon. Olundegun Abayomi Okikiola, identified as the APC candidate for the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ado-Odo/Ota State Constituency I, is calling on residents to make their voices count through the ballot.  Under the message “Your Voice Is Your Power,” Okikiola is a son of Ota who understands the community’s challenges and advocates solutions built on listening, consultation and genuine representation. His campaign message emphasises the importance of citizens’ participation, community needs and a vision for a constituency where residents feel heard. As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to draw attention, what issues do you think should be the top priority for whoever represents Ado-Odo/Ota Constituency I?  Ota residents, what do you want to see from your next representative at the Ogun State House of Assembly? #OtaGossip #Ota #AdoOdoOta #OgunState #OgunPolitics

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, has nabbed two suspects identified as Monday and Vovo over the alleged burglary and stealing of pumping machines at Ajambata, Sokoto Road, Atan-Ota, Ogun State. This is contained in a statement by the State Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo and disclosed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a distress call received through members of the community that some men had been caught with pumping machines allegedly stolen from a location they had burgled. Upon receiving the information, So-Safe Corps operatives on patrol, within the community immediately, moved to the scene and apprehended the suspects. They were subsequently brought to the Atan Area Command of the Corps. During preliminary interrogation, Monday, one of the suspects, who are both natives of Cotonou, Benin Republic, ...

ATAN-OTA, OGUN STATE — Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested a man identified as Quadri Anifowoshe over the alleged burglary and theft of aluminium window frames from a building in Adekoyeni, Atan-Ota. According to a statement issued by the State Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, and disclosed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi, the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Corps said the suspect was first sighted around the Ajambata area carrying a sack containing pieces of aluminium. An officer who stopped and questioned him about the contents of the sack reportedly said the suspect attempted to flee. He was pursued and apprehended before being taken to the Atan Area Command for questioning. During preliminary interrogation, the Corps said the suspect allegedly confessed to gaining access to a building at Adekoyeni by jumping o...

The Ogun State So-Safe Corps has arrested 29-year-old Salaudeen Toheeb over an alleged sexual assault involving a 22-year-old woman around Olohunda, Ota.