Governor Bello Heads Ondo APC Primary Election Committee

Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has been appointed to to head a nine-man Ondo All Progressives Congress(APC) primary election committee. By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja  The primary is slated for Monday, July 20. The Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CEONCPC) of the party also approved Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe to head a nine-man Primary Election Appeal Committee. A statement by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the … Continue reading Governor Bello Heads Ondo APC Primary Election Committee

Impeachment: Ondo C.J. Declines Speaker’s Request To Set Up Panel On Deputy Governor

The ongoing move to impeach Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has been stalled following refusal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olaranwaju Akeredolu, to set up a seven-man investigative panel. By Osagie Otabor, Akure Speaker Bamidele Oleyelogun had written to the Chief Judge that impeachment notice has been served on Hon. Ajayi. A total of 14 lawmakers signed an impeachment … Continue reading Impeachment: Ondo C.J. Declines Speaker’s Request To Set Up Panel On Deputy Governor

Ondo Speaker To C.J.: Set Up Panel To Investigate Deputy Governor

Ondo Speaker Bamidele Oleyelogun has asked the Chief Judge, Justice Olarenwaju Akeredolu, to set up a seven-man panel to investigate notice of gross misconduct levelled against the Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi. By Osagie Otabor, Akure A total of 14 lawmakers had signed an impeachment notice against Ajayi. Speaker Oleyelogun said the setting up of the panel was in line with section 188 (5) of … Continue reading Ondo Speaker To C.J.: Set Up Panel To Investigate Deputy Governor

We Helped Akeredolu Manipulate 2016 Election In Ondo — Ex-SSG

A former Secretary to the Ondo State Government who resigned on Monday, Sunday Abegunde, has alleged that the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, did not win the 2016 election to become governor. Mr Abegunde said he and other unnamed persons helped Mr Akeredolu become governor despite not winning the election.He disclosed this while explaining the reason he resigned in an interview on Crest FM, Akure. By Adejumo … Continue reading We Helped Akeredolu Manipulate 2016 Election In Ondo — Ex-SSG

Akeredolu Tests Positive For COVID-19

Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19, has begun treatment at home. By Osagie Otabor, Akure Rotimi-Akeredolu Akeredolu said he is still very strong to continue working from home where he is self- isolating. The Governor stated that he had malaria few days ago and was advised to undergo COVID-19 test by a colleague Governor. According to him: “The result came … Continue reading Akeredolu Tests Positive For COVID-19

Ondo 2020: Group Hails Ondo Monarchs For Endorsing Akeredolu

A political support group of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, the Ibi Giga Ambassadors, have hailed traditional rulers in the state for endorsing the second bid of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. By Osagie Otabor, Akure The group described the monarchs’ decision as an uncommon and a bold step. Chairman of Ondo traditional rulers and Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, had last … Continue reading Ondo 2020: Group Hails Ondo Monarchs For Endorsing Akeredolu

Ondo Guber: Your Lies Hunting You, Akeredolu Says To Deputy

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has hit hard on his estranged Deputy, Agboola Ajayi, for writing the House of Assembly over alleged impeachment plot. By Osagie Otabor, Akure Governor Akeredolu told his Deputy that his illogical lies were hunting him. The Deputy Governor through his Media Adviser, Allen Sowore, had written the Assembly Speaker, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, of plots to remove him from office to pave … Continue reading Ondo Guber: Your Lies Hunting You, Akeredolu Says To Deputy

Ondo PDP Primary: PDP Youths Vow To Resist Deputy Governor

Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have vowed to resist alleged financial inducement being made by Deputy Governor of the State, Agboola Ajayi, to woo party members to support his aspiration. By Osagie Otabor, Akure Hon Ajayi, last Sunday, resigned from the APC and joined the PDP where he hoped to contest for the governorship election. But the PDP youths under … Continue reading Ondo PDP Primary: PDP Youths Vow To Resist Deputy Governor

Rumble In Assembly Over Deputy Governor

Ondo State Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has alleged that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu wanted to impeach him. From Osagie Otabor, Akure and Toba Adedeji, Osogbo He alleged that the illegal impeachment would be carried out through inducement of members of the House of Assembly. Ajayi resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he hoped to contest the … Continue reading Rumble In Assembly Over Deputy Governor

Ondo Assembly Denies Collecting Money To Impeach Deputy Governor

By Agency Reporter The Ondo State House of Assembly has denied collecting money to impeach the state Deputy Gov. Agboola Ajayi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Tope Okeowo, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, had earlier on Tuesday alleged that 26 lawmakers of the state House of Assembly collected N10 million each to “illegally”impeach the deputy governor. NAN also reports that Ajayi … Continue reading Ondo Assembly Denies Collecting Money To Impeach Deputy Governor