Ondo State House of Assembly pledges support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of governorship primary. Speaker Olamide Oladiji expresses full backing for APC-led government continuity in the state. Lawmakers commend President Tinubu and APC chairman Ganduje for intervention in state’s political crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly has pledged to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo Assembly Finally Receives Akeredolu’s Letter, Declares Aiyedatiwa Acting Gov The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, has officially acknowledged the receipt of a letter from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, informing the Assembly about his intention to go on a medical vacation and delegating his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is to begin another medical leave on Wednesday as a follow-up to his medical treatment. This is contained in a statement issued by Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde on Tuesday in Akure. According to the statement, Akeredolu will prioritise his health and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an elder statesman, Edwin Clark, reacted to the ongoing political crisis in Ondo State. There has been a political crisis in Ondo State following the failure of Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to resume duty after his medical trip abroad, and the plot to impeach the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure on Wednesday has granted an order mandamus compelling the Ondo State House of Assembly and its Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, to constitute a medical panel to assess Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s health. It would be recalled that since his return from a medical leave … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some loyalists of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, have turned down President Bola Tinubu’s peace moves in the political crisis rocking the state. There are claims that the loyalists are not pleased with the outcome of the meeting that was held in Aso Rock last week. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo state House of Assembly has clarified that it has not suspended impeachment proceedings against the embattled deputy governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to the Assembly, the process was only put on hold due to the position of the Chief Judge of the state, Olusegun Odusola. A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday distanced itself from allegations of witch-hunting the Deputy Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over an alleged impeachment move. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Oshati Olatunji, while speaking on Channels TV, maintained that the lawmakers are not witch-hunting the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday, reportedly commenced impeachment processes against the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This online media platform understands this follows the emergency plenary session summoned by the House of Assembly on Wednesday, coupled with the unusually heavy presence of security operatives noticed at the … Read more
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has resigned from his position. The resignation comes just days before the ninth Assembly’s expiration. The letterhead of the House officially confirms Oloyeloogun’s decision to step down. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has … Read more
An undisclosed Member of Ondo State House of Assembly was reportedly hit by a stray bullet at the local wing on Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. Sources at the scene said a bullet hit the Ondo State lawmaker on his leg as other accidentally discharged bullets hit walls and some containers within the airport, … Read more
Following a court order, the Ondo state House of Assembly has finally reinstated four suspended Lawmakers. Ekohotblog gathered that the lawmakers are former Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, Favour Tomomewo, Adewinle Adewale Williams, Akinrindibo Leonard. They were suspended in the wake of the botched impeachment of the state Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi. An Ondo state High … Read more
The Ondo State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ondo West Constituency 1, Mr Tomide Akinribido, over alleged gross misconduct. The suspension of the lawmaker came barely one month after three lawmakers were suspended for a similar offence. Read also: Three Dies, Six Injured As Bus Somersaults In Ogun Akinribido, who is a … Read more
Amid the ongoing issues in the Ondo State House of Assembly, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mr Jamiu Maito has resigned. During the plenary session on Wednesday, Maito’s letter of resignation was read by the Clerk of the House, Mr Bode Adeyelu. Read also: Ondo Assembly Suspends Deputy Speaker, One Lawmaker Ekohotblog reported earlier … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Iroju Ogundeji has been suspended. Ogundeji was suspended alongside another member of the House, Hon. Adewale Williams. Read also: Buhari Replaces Two Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate The suspension followed an unruly behavior exhibited by the two lawmakers during the plenary in the house on Wednesday. The lawmakers … Read more
Notice of impeachment has been served to the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi. The notice was signed by 14 members of House of Assembly out of the 26 members on Tuesday, while nine members voted against the decision. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that 9 members of the House has disassociated themselves from the impeachment … Read more
Nine members in Ondo state House of Assembly has said they are not involved in the impeachment process of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Agoola Ajayi. Read also: Akeredolu vs Ajayi: Journalist Barred From Ondo Assembly As Security Operative Take Over Ekohotblog reported that security operatives have been mounted at strategic location in the … Read more
As Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy Agboola Ajayi, continues to embattled, security operatives have been deployed to the complex of the Ondo State House of Assembly. According to reports, at least 10 vehicles of the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, were spotted at different locations within and outside … Read more
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, has tested positive to Covid-19, 2days after her husband, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, announced that he’s contracted the virus. Six members of the State House of Assembly also tested positive to the COVID-19 infection. The lawmakers were said to have accompanied the Governor to Abuja for … Read more