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Ondo 2020: I Won’t Reply Akeredolu Now – Mimiko

Ondo 2020: I Won’t Reply Akeredolu Now – Mimiko

August 16, 2020 12:30 pm

A former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has said he will not respond to the various allegations levelled against him by the incumbent, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu until the governorship campaigns begin.

Mimiko said this on Sunday in Ondo town when he hosted the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, at his residence.

Ajayi had defected to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the hope of clinching the party’s gubernatorial ticket for the Oct. 10 election.

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Earlier, Akeredolu had decried the abandoned projects by the previous administration in the state, …

Sanwo-Olu heads APC’s 104-man Ondo Campaign Council (Full List)

Sanwo-Olu heads APC’s 104-man Ondo Campaign Council (Full List)

August 11, 2020 6:03 pm

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been named the chairman of the 104-member All Progressives Congress( APC) National Campaign Council for Ondo State Governorship Election

Governor Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman of the Caretaker National Convention Planning Committee of the party announced members of the council today.

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong will serve as deputy chairman, while Comrade Mustapha Salihu will serve as Secretary.

The campaign council will be inaugurated on Saturday 15 August, 2020 at the APC National Secretariat by 2pm.

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FULL LIST:

1. Governor Babajide …

Ondo Guber - Ajayi Romances Mimiko, May Dump PDP For ZLP

Ondo Guber: Ajayi Romances Mimiko, May Dump PDP For ZLP

July 26, 2020 2:21 pm

Indications emerged, yesterday, that the embattled deputy governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi, may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) following his inability to emerge the governorship candidate of the PDP.

Ajayi was said to have met with the former governor of the state and national leader of the ZLP, Dr Olusegun Mimiko. Although details of their meeting were not made public, it was speculated that Ajayi was seeking the endorsement of Mimiko and his supporters to emerge the governorship candidate of the ZLP.

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Ondo Guber - Prince Olateru-Olagbegi Emerges ADP Candidate

Ondo Guber: Prince Olateru-Olagbegi Emerges ADP Candidate

July 26, 2020 7:47 am

Ahead the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, the Action Democratic Party, (ADP) has elected Prince Martin Kunle Olateru-Olagbegi as the candidate of the party for the election.

Olateru-Olagbegi who was unanimously adopted as the flagbearer of the ADP at a primary election of the party held at its state secretariat, in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Speaking after his adoption, Olateru-Olagbegi who lamented that all previous administration in the state has failed to address the welfare of the people of the state pledged to bring the expected change and development to the state.

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Governor Bello - I’m ready for free, fair APC primary in Ondo

Governor Bello Pledges Free, Fair APC Primary In Ondo

July 21, 2020 6:34 am

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has assured that the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State will be free and fair.

Bello who is the chairman of the governorship primary election committee said he was prepared to ensure that the most popular aspirant emerge through credible process at the end of the exercise.

He ruled out the possibility of bias and favourism bin the conduct of the exercise, stressing that his committee has no interest in any of the 12 aspirants.

Bello while addressing the delegates shortly before the commencement of the exercise, said all …

Ondo 2020 - Fireworks In Ondo As Akeredolu, Deputy Draw Daggers

Ondo 2020: Fireworks In Ondo As Akeredolu, Deputy Draw Daggers

July 2, 2020 4:46 am

For political observers in Ondo State, the pair of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi must have been a perfect combo to lead the state when they were sworn-in 2017.

With Governor Akeredolu seen as a technocrat with little background knowledge of the political permutations and intrigues of the state, Ajayi, a grassroots politician was expected to fill the void for his boss.

For two years, the political aspect of running the state was left in the hands of the Deputy Governor as Akeredolu battled with the administrative side.

There was a seamless flow between the

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Impeachment - Agboola Ajayi To Sue Ondo Assembly, Police

Impeachment: Agboola Ajayi To Sue Ondo Assembly, Police

June 25, 2020 11:02 am

The embattled deputy gover­nor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has perfected plans to commence legal process­es to forestall his possible impeachment by the state House of Assembly.

The state Assembly, the Nigeria police, Department of State Services (DSS), as well as the state’s Chief Judge may be served with the necessary court processes latest on Tuesday, next week.

The delay till next week, it was gathered, is linked with the options being weighed by Ajayi who is said to have insisted on filing the court process outside Akure, the Ondo State capital.

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Ondo Deputy Accuses Akeredolu Of Bribing Lawmakers To Impeach Him

Ondo Deputy Accuses Akeredolu Of Bribing Lawmakers To Impeach Him

June 24, 2020 9:08 am

Embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has alleged that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is inducing members of the state House of Assembly to impeach him.

Mr Ajayi made the allegation in a statement on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Tope Okeowo.

He said the governor wants to “impeach him through illegal and unconstitutional means. The illegal impeachment move would be carried out through financial inducement of members of the Ondo State House of Assembly.”

The deputy governor said he is ready to battle the “kangaroo and infamous move from the desperate and drowning governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, …

Ondo Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Amid COVID-19

Ondo Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Amid COVID-19

June 23, 2020 4:21 pm

Resident doctors of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, UNIMEDTH, Ondo State on Tuesday commenced an indefinite strike.

The industrial action is coming amid the rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

According to the doctors, during a press conference held in Akure, the state capital, the action became imperative following the non-payment of their salaries ranging from three to six months by the state government.

Recall that on May 8, 2020, the doctors had protested the non-payment of their salaries with a threat to embark on strike.

The doctors say many of their colleagues can no longer

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Ondo Nurses Protest Unprofessional Handling Of COVID-19

Ondo Nurses Protest Unprofessional Handling Of COVID-19

June 23, 2020 12:16 pm

Activities at the Mother and Child Hospital in Akure, the Ondo State capital was partially grounded on Tuesday following a peaceful protest by nurses at the medical facility.

According to the nurses, the spike in the cases of COVID-19 among health workers without efforts by government to carry out contact tracing of infected persons is worrisome.

The nurses who were chanting solidarity songs displayed placards with various inscription such as “Nurses’ lives matter,” “Don’t you think I am worth being protected?” “Who is next?” “NCDC, urgent attention needed now.”

DAILY POST gathered that workers at the State Neuropsychiatric hospital, Akure …

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COVID-19: Choose Life Or Death – Akeredolu Tells Ondo Residents

June 9, 2020 6:40 am

Following the sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday reiterated the need for residents of the State to take the issue with all seriousness and caution.

Akeredolu, who made the appeal on his verified Twitter handle while expressing concern over the development, stated that the situation was a matter of life or death, which the people must choose between.

Africa Daily News had on Monday reported that three fresh COVID-19 related deaths were recorded in the State, with 19 confirmed cases discovered within 12 days.

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COVID-19 - Ondo Threatens Lockdown Amid Increase In Cases

COVID-19: Ondo Threatens Lockdown Amid Increase In Cases

June 7, 2020 9:10 am

Following the recent spike in the cases of COVID-19 in Ondo State, the state government on Friday, threatened to order another round of lockdown across the state.

While stating that the state might be forced to lock down if the people continue to ignore the measures put in place to contain the spread of the deadly disease, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Special duties and Strategies, Doyin Odebowale, said that social distancing was not effectively observed during Jumaat service monitored in the state.

With four deaths already recorded in the state and 11 new cases discovered

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