Governor Akeredolu of Ondo has vowed to stand by his people, especially as it relates to the effect of the anti-grazing law in the state. Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has reiterated his administration’s resolve to protect the lives of the people of the state at any cost. Akeredolu said although the recent anti- … Read more
Tinubu has also been out of the country for undisclosed reason. This has sparked some rumors concerning his health. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has received two governors from the South-West, in London. They included Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his counterpart in Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi. Fayemi is … Read more
…the PDP insisted that the nomination of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate was flawed The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the majority judgment of the Supreme Court on the Ondo State governorship election. In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP insisted that … Read more
On Wednesday, a seven-man panel of justices of the Supreme Court had upheld the re-election of Governor Akeredolu in a majority judgement of four against three Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Rotimi Akeredolu following the judgement of the Supreme Court on the Ondo State governorship election. Jegede made the … Read more
Akeredolu Reviews Curfew On Ikare -Akoko, the curfew was imposed after three days of violence over the Olokoja chieftaincy title. Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has announced a review of the 24 hours curfew imposed on Ikare Akoko North East Local Government. The curfew was imposed after three days of violence over the … Read more
The pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere celebrated its 70th anniversary yesterday The celebration was held at St. David’s Cathedral Church in Akure, the Ondo State capital Two political heavy weights Mimiko and Akeredolu graced the occassion The political ‘war’ between former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko and his predecessor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, seems to … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says he will not tolerate disloyalty in his second term administration. The governor also said anyone found disloyal would be sanctioned accordingly. He made the declaration on Monday at the inauguration of four newly appointed commissioners held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, the state capital. The newly … Read more
The four years rift between the former governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and the Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu over the 2016 governorship election has been resolved. In 2016, Aregbesola supported the candidature of Chief Olusola Oke who contested under the Alliance for Democracy as against Rotimi Akeredolu who was … Read more
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has advised citizens and residents of the state to avoid fighting over any politician as the state governorship election draws near. He specifically urged members of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress to close ranks because even aspirants who contested against him during the party primary … Read more
-Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, emerges winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election -The governorship primary election of APC was held at the International Conference Centre, Akure on Monday at about 2pm -Three of the governorship aspirants withdrew from the election, declare support for Rotimi Akeredolu Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, emerges winner … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested negative for COVID-19. Governor Akeredolu made the announcement himself during a weekly press briefing on Monday. According to the statement, Akeredolu alleged that he was unshaken despite the alteration of the times. READ ALSO: Another Flight Conveying 86 Evacuees From Istanbul Arrive Nigeria Akeredolu said, ”As a mark … Read more
An Ondo state aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Banji Okunomo, has urged members of the public to pray for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. According to report, Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu was confirmed positive to COVID-19. Reacting to Akeredolu health condition, Okunomo on Thursday, said Akeredolu needed prayers now more than ever. READ ALSO: … Read more
Following the death of Commissioner For Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has declared Friday holiday and ordered that all flags must fly half mast. Donald Ojogo, state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure, the state capital. The 65-year-old Adegbenro died … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, granted state pardon to 10 inmates on death row across various Correctional Centres in the state. The governor commuted the death sentence of the 10 condemned inmates who were awaiting execution to life imprisonment while five inmates serving life imprisonment had their status commuted to various … Read more
Residents of Ondo State on Sunday expressed mixed feelings over the appointment of a 26-year-old non-indigene as Special Assistant on Gender, Research and Documentation to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. According to some of the residents who expressed shock and disappointment over the development, the appointment of Miss Ngozi Ugochi-Igbo was a slap on hard working indigenes … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Services has reportedly refused to re-admit the three suspects arrested earlier over the murder of Mrs Olufunke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Recall that three suspects identified as Lawal Mazaje from the Felele area of Kogi State, Adamu Adamu from Jada area of Adamawa State, Mohammed Usman from Illela … Read more
Oka Akoko road in Akure, the capital of Ondo State has been blocked by residents to express their grievances over the sudden death of a neighbour. The victim who was a close relation to Bob Aladeniyi, a popular musician in the town, was killed by the convoy of the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, while … Read more
As the controversy over the new Southwest security outfit, Amotekun, continues unabated, the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, clarified on Friday the agency is prepared to work in concert with the Nigerian police and other security agencies to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Akeredolu, who spoke to some editors in Abuja, also said … Read more
The Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that his roe in the establishment of the Southwest joint security out popularly called Amotekun can not denied him his second term gubernatorial ambition. The governorship election in the state is due in November this year. Akeredolu in a statement in Akure said he “is not perturbed … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has berated the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu for banning civil servants in the state from participating in politics. PDP described the ban as the highest level of hypocrisy. It could be recalled that Akeredolu had last week specifically said he was against civil servants wearing Campaign T-shirts adorning … Read more