Aiyedatiwa in dilemma as lobby for appointments heightens

The new Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is caught between retaining the state executive council constituted by his late predecessor and satisfying his loyalists who are seeking appointments as compensation for their loyalty, Peter Dada writes. The atmosphere in Ondo State is still mournful following the death of the former state Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, […]

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Irekari LCDA chairman Otaloro urges prayer for Aiyedatiwa

By Banji Ayoola The Caretaker Chairman of Irekari Local Government Development Area, LCDA, of Ondo State, Mr Steve Otaloro has called for prayers for the new Governor of the state, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In his New Year message to his people, he said: “In this new year, let us remember to pray for the new […]

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Aiyedatiwa promises to pay all workers’ pending entitlements

approves appointment of more health workers ‘Half salary payment over’ By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, promised to pay all outstanding workers’ entitlements of and recruit more health workers despite the lean resources of the state. He also promised prompt payment of salaries, promotion, regular elevation, payment of inherited salary […]

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Fatai Adams’ suspension stays – Ondo PDP

By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State has insisted that its suspension earlier in the day of the state chairman, Hon Fatai Adams stays contrary to the position of the party’s national body as conveyed in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba. In a statement by the […]

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Aiyedatiwa appeals for peaceful Ondo 2024 governorship election

promises to immortalise Akeredolu Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday appealed to all the gladiators and stakeholders to shun all forms of violence before, during, and after the the forthcoming governorship election in the state. He made the appeal in his New Year statewide broadcast on Monday during which he also promised to […]

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Tinubu’s wife says Akeredolu did his best, Ohanaeze mourns ‘soldier of democracy’

Nigeria has lost a great man with the death of the former  Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, according to the wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu. Akeredolu died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in a German hospital where he was being treated for prostate cancer. Mrs Tinubu, who spoke during a condolence visit to […]

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Mimiko visits Aiyedatiwa, condoles Ondo people over Akeredolu

A former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has prayed that the new Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa be granted the needed guidance as he leads the state. He spoke at the presidential lodge of the Government House in Akure during a condolence visit to commiserate with the government and people of the state on the passage […]

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My loyalty to Akeredolu not transferable – Ex-aide Odebowale

The Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to the departed Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale has said that his commitment and loyalty to his former boss are not transferable. Explaining why he resigned following the governor’s death, he noted that despite his loyalty to his former boss, he has no […]

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Akoko North East/Akoko North West bye-election: Ondo PDP names Bada consensus candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State on Sunday named one of its chieftains, Mr. Olalekan Bada, as its consensus candidate for the coming bye-election into the vacant Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency’s seat in the House of Representatives. A statement by the party’s state spokesman, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, said that […]

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Aiyedatiwa visits Tinubu, pledges to move Ondo forward

condoles Akeredolu’s family, vows to keep his legacy Ondo, Oyo declare three days of mourning Jonathan, Atiku, Osinbajo, Abiodun, Otti, others mourn ex-governor, Na’Abba President Bola Tinubu, last night, met with the new Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at his Lagos residence, and encouraged him to take charge of things and mobilise the people […]

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