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Who KWAM 1 Competes Awujale Throne With Revealed; Meet Otunba Adekunle Hassan

Published

6 months ago

December 22, 2025

An ophthalmic surgeon and community leader, Otunba Adekunle Hassan, formally declared his interest before members of the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode.

Hassan made his declaration at the historic Igboburo compound, where princes, princesses, chiefs and prominent figures in Ijebuland gathered to witness what many described as a strong bid for the revered stool.

DR. ADEKUNLE HASSAN, FRCS, FRCOPH, FWACS, FNICM
Otunba Obaruwa (Ba’mole) Akile Ijebu

A world-acclaimed Ophthalmic Surgeon
A distinguished religious and community servant leader

BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Adekunle Hassan is an internationally acclaimed Ophthalmic Surgeon with wide experience in:
Vitreo-Retina Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Ocular Plastic Surgery
He is a pioneer and moderniser of ophthalmic practice in Nigeria and beyond.

EDUCATION
Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
Ijebu Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
Fellow, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK
Fellow, West African College of Surgeons
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Cost Management
Tenneh Institute of Ophthalmology, Western Infirmary – Glasgow, Scotland

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Served at senior consultant level in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria
Founder, Eye Foundation Hospital – Nigeria’s first private postgraduate training institution for Ophthalmology
Founder, Deseret Community Vision Institute
Trained over 100 Ophthalmologists, Community Ophthalmic Nurses, and allied personnel
Pioneered the first Private Group Practice in Ophthalmology in Nigeria
Championed Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to revolutionise eye care delivery
Actively working on “Alliance For Sight” in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Ophthalmology Leadership Group

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Community Eye Health
Sustainability of Eye Care Projects
Ophthalmic education and capacity-building
Public Health Advocacy and Development in Africa

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Regional Advocacy Coordinator for Africa
Member, ICO Advocacy Council
Council Member, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB-WHO)
Chairman, Ophthalmology Leadership Group, Sub-Saharan Africa
AAO/ICO-WHO Global Diabetic Retinopathy Classification Project – African Representative
British Medical Association
Ophthalmological Society of the United Kingdom
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN)
Vice Chairman & Former Chairman, Lagos State Branch
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Nigerian Guild of Medical Directors
International Faculty, Limbo Eye Institute, Lagos
Vice Chairman, Nigerian Health Matters Organization
Affiliated Member, SEE (Surgical Eye Expedition) International, USA
President, OAK Society of Ophthalmology, Nigeria
Board Member, Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc)
Chairman, Board of Summit Healthcare Group of Companies
Board Member, Health Partners (HMO) and Deseret International Hospital.

AWARDS, HONOURS & PUBLICATIONS
Over 100 scientific and research publications
Recipient of 30+ academic and professional awards
First Nigerian and African to receive the ICO Mark Tso Golden Apple Award for innovation in Ophthalmic Education
Board member of multiple national and international organisations
Currently Chairman, Board of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Management Board, Sagamu, Ogun State

CHIEFTAINCY TITLES & TRADITIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Otunba Obaruwa (Ba’mole) Akile Ijebu, installed by Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland

Olori Ebi, Fusengbuwa Ruling House
Member, Council of Otunba, Ijebu-Ode
Member, Heritage Club, Afin Awujale

PHILANTHROPY & PERSONAL LIFE
A quiet philanthropist with deep involvement in community development
Described as a cosmopolitan gentleman, aristo-technocrat, and consummate Omoluabi
A family man happily married with children.

He embodies values of integrity, professionalism, and service

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BREAKING: Shock Results Emerge From Ekiti Governorship Election [FULL RESULTS]

Published

2 hours ago

June 20, 2026

The Daily Voice

Results from the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election are beginning to trickle in from polling units and local government areas across the state, with electoral officials collating votes amid keen interest from political parties and supporters.

While the outcome remains uncertain, early figures are expected to provide an indication of the direction of the closely watched contest.

PU08, ward 10, Ekiti-east LGA, Ekiti state

ADC – 17

APC – 151

PDP – 28

PU016, ward 09, Idi Igi Ose, Ijero LGA

APC: 93

ADC: 22

PU002, ward 10, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state.

ADC: 3

APC: 163

PDP: 32

PU008, ward 09, Best way, Ijero LGA

APC: 160

PDP: 35

ADC: 25

PU004, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 229

PDP: 35

ADC: 34

PU005, ward 11, Oke Ode, Ijero LGA

APC: 253

PDP: 30

ADC: 21

PU016, ward 11, Emmanuel Anglican Nur/Pry School, Ijero LGA

APC: 36

PDP: 4

PU009, ward 08, Oko Ejemu, Ijero LGA

APC: 121

ADC: 17

PDP: 7

PU005, ward 08, Fajuyigbe, Ijero LGA

APC: 146

PDP: 14

ADC: 10

PU007, ward 07, Near Holy Trinity School, Ikole LGA

APC: 156

ADC: 14

PDP: 14

PU005, ward 05, In front of Ola Ojo’s house, Oke Ibukun, Ikole LGA

APC: 200

PDP: 3

ADC: 2

PU013, ward 05, Oisakole’s house, Ikole LGA

APC: 205

ADC: 7

PU001, ward 05, In front of Living Stone house, Aparanyin, Ikole LGA

APC: 112

PDP: 3

ADC: 2

PU016, ward 05, open space at Olorin’s camp, Ikole LGA

APC: 79

PDP: 5

ADC: 4

PU0015, ward 06, space within Itagbangba, Ikole LGA

APC: 59

PU003, ward 06, in front of Falade’s house, Odo Aodin I, Ikole LGA

APC: 102

ADC: 5

PDP: 4

PU011, ward 06, In front of Oluwole’s house, Aketa, Ikole LGA

APC: 74

PDP: 5

PU005, ward 06, Community Primary School-Odo Aofin III, Ikole LGA

APC: 161

ADC: 8

PDP: 7

Polling Unit 6 in Ugele/Aroku Ward 3 of Ikere LGA

PDP: 113

APC: 84

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Nigerian Gov Announces Fresh Public Holiday for Workers Across State

Published

1 day ago

June 19, 2026

The Daily Voice

The Ekiti State Government has declared Friday, June 19, 2026, a work-free day for public servants in the state.

Naija News reports that the government said the holiday was to enable workers to travel to their respective voting centres ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary to the Head of Service, Janet Ajibola.

“His Excellency, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has graciously declared Friday, 19th June, 2026, as a work-free day for all public servants across the state,” the statement read.

Ajibola said the directive was addressed to commissioners, special advisers, the Secretary to the State Government, permanent secretaries, the Clerk of the House, heads of tertiary institutions, the Registrar of the High Court of Justice, general managers, executive secretaries and heads of departments.

“For the purpose of public safety and continuity of essential services, hospitals and health centres, fire service departments and other essential service providers are exempted and shall continue to provide appropriate services,” the statement added.

The Permanent Secretary urged heads of exempted essential institutions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery during the election period.

She also directed chief executive officers and accounting officers across state parastatals to ensure compliance and wide circulation of the directive.

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BREAKING: Mixed Reactions as Tinubu Announces Fresh Appointment

Published

1 day ago

June 19, 2026

The Daily Voice

The news of Kunle Elebute by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). has started generating reactions from Nigerians.

Kunle Elebute, a renowned chartered accountant and financial management consultant, as the chair of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).

This was disclosed in a statement by the presidency on Thursday, June 18, adding that his appointment, adding that his appointment was meant to strengthen corporate governance, deepen accountability and transparency, as well as enhance the confidence of investors within the financial reporting ecosystem of Nigeria.

According to The Punch, Elebute is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over 40 years of professional experience in Nigeria, West Africa and the world at large. Elebute had earlier served as the senior partner and chief executive officer of KPMG Nigeria, the KPMG West Africa chairman and the chairman of KPMG Africa.

Also, he had served on the regional and global boards of KPMG, such as its Global Board Audit Committee.

In the statement, he was described as a highly respected professional with wide experience in financial advisory services, auditing, strategic transformation, risk consulting and corporate governance.

Below are some of their comments:

Segun Benson said the appointment should have gone to another qualified person in another region of the country: “I would have expected Mr President to appoint a qualified person from another region.. no shades.”

Dimeji Lawal said that Nigerians are on the lookout for the effect of the appointment: “The appointment is one thing. The impact of the appointment is what Nigerians will be watching.”

Danjuma claimed that Tinubu’s appointments are following a particular pattern of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari: “I like Tinubu for this, he is following the footsteps of Buhari, who fulanised Nigeria with his appointments.”

Shamsuddeen commended the appointment of Elebute by President Tinubu, describing it as wonderful: “That’s another wonderful selection by President Tinubu GCFR by appointing Mr Elebute. Congratulations sir.”