Category: Ondo State

By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday assured the people of the state that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, with who he said he is in constant touch, will soon return from his medical leave. In a letter to the people, which was titled: “We Sue For Continued Loyalty, Support, And Commitment […]

By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Government has described as wicked, mischievous, and insensitive a report credited to the national chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Abdullahi Adamu, on the health status of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Adamu reportedly said at a meeting between the party’s national leadership and state chairmen in Abuja on Monday […]

By Banji Ayoola “While I remain on the path to recovery, I eagerly await the moment when I will stand among you once again. Rest assured, I am in high spirits and have full faith in the expertise of my doctors. “I will return to you ALL as soon as they deem it expedient. am […]

Traces tension to next year’s governorship election Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on the people and friends of the state to pray for the quick recovery of his principal, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who is currently on medical leave. Aiyedatiwa said in a statement that the governor’s health is of utmost importance to […]

Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the deputy governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as the acting governor, stepping in for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is on medical leave. It stated this on Tuesday after receiving a letter from Governor Akeredolu, notifying it about his going on medical leave for 21 working days to take […]

Directs deputy to act To resume July 6 Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is on a 21-day medical leave. He has directed his deputy, Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa, to act in line with the Constitution. These were disclosed by the Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji in a statement he personally […]

File photo: Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and wife Betty at a funeral service held by the Catholic Diocese of Ondo on June 17, 2022, for victims of the June 5 horrific attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The attack by gunmen during mass, left at least 40 worshippers killed, and over […]

Congratulates new Speaker, other principal officers By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday charged members of the newly inaugurated 10th state assembly to prioritize the interests of the people of the state in the discharge of their duties. A statement by his chief press secretary, Mr. Richard Olatunde, said he urged them […]

Says Governor “is very much alive” By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Government on Saturday described the reported ill health of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as “unfounded rumors and disinformation”. Besides, it declared that the governor is “very much alive.” The government responded through the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, and the Chief Press […]