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Why I Didn’t Present my Certificate of Return to APC Chairman Ganduje – Aiyedatiwa

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The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has clarified that his decision to withhold presenting his Certificate of Return to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, was not an act of disrespect. Aiyedatiwa, who won reelection in last Saturday’s governorship election, received his Certificate of Return on Wednesday at the … Read more

Ondo Polls: Gov Aiyedatiwa Casts Vote, Confident of Winning Another Term (PHOTOS)

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The Governor of Ondo State and APC governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, cast his vote at Polling Unit 05 in Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area, on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa arrived at the polling unit at 8:46 am, accompanied by his security aides, and voted at 8:50 am amidst cheers from his supporters. Speaking … Read more

Ondo APC Primary: Aiyedatiwa In Early Lead Amidst Calls For Cancelation

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is in early lead in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held across the 18 council areas of the state. The electoral process was characterised with protest, violence and call for the cancellation of the exercise. Four of the governorship aspirants: Olusola Oke, … Read more

APC Committee Clears Aiyedatiwa, 15 Others For Screening

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections Vetting Committee has given a clean bill of health to all its governorship aspirants, paving the way for their participation in the upcoming primary. Led by Prof Abdulkarim Kana, the committee conducted a thorough review of the aspirants’ credentials and qualifications. Editor’s Picks  … Read more

BREAKING: Popular Ondo APC Governorship Aspirant Dies Weeks To Primary

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Eko Hot Blog reports that one of the prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, has reportedly died.

According to Vanguard, prior to his unfortunate demise, Akintelure had voiced his concerns regarding the various threats, both direct and indirect, that he had been facing.

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However, despite his optimism that the alleged threats will subside and things will get better, Akuntelure, gave up the ghost as the date for the APC governorship primary election, set for April 25, drew near.

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In a statement made available to journalists earlier through his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, Akintelure said: “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life”

“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.”

The statement dated Thursday, March 21, 2023, added: “Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”

Akintelure, who hails from Igbotako in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, previously ran as the deputy governorship candidate for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) alongside Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State.

However, they were unsuccessful in their bid as Olusegun Mimiko, the Labour Party flag bearer at the time, emerged as the winner of the election.

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Prior to this, Akintelure also contested the senatorial election against the candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party, but unfortunately, he was defeated.

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This series of events unfolded during the lead-up to the Ondo governorship election, which was gaining momentum at the time.

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Aiyedatiwa Speaks On Plan To Dissolve Ondo APC Leadership

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied plans to dissolve the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, told Punch that his principal had no such plan. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s … Read more

Ondo APC Takes Action Against Chairman Over Assault On Female Commissioner

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has suspended a ward chairman of the party in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, Mr Olumide Awolumate for allegedly beating the state Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Juliana Osadahun. The embattled chairman was seen … Read more

Ondo Election: APC Announces Names Of It’s Screening, Appeal Committees [Full list]

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In preparation for the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of it’s screening, appeals committees. It was gathered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had scheduled Ondo state election for October 10, 2020. Ekohotblog learned that amid election, the … Read more

APC Gubernatorial Aspirant Laments The Use Women As Mere Political Tools

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The governorship aspirant under the All Progressive Congress APC in Ondo state, Jimi Odimayo, has lamented the use of women as mere political tools by selfish politicians. Odimayo stated this while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday in Akure, with more than 5,000 women in attendance. It was gathered that the women consisted of … Read more

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