Rotimi Akeredolu

Akeredolu’s Passing: Are Betty, Igbo Women Truly Blameworthy?

January 1, 2024 2:54 am

The solemn news of Rotimi Akeredolu’s demise on December 27, 2023, the revered former governor of Ondo State, has not just brought sorrow to the hearts of many but also sparked a series of speculative narratives, some of which have unfairly targeted his widow, Betty Akeredolu. In times of such profound loss, it becomes paramount to approach the unfolding stories with a balanced blend of sensitivity and objectivity, ensuring that the discourse remains respectful and considerate.

Governor Akeredolu’s battle with prostate cancer marked a profoundly difficult chapter, not only in his life but also in the lives of those closest …

Neglecting Cultural Heritage Is Wrong – Gani Adams To Akeredolu

July 23, 2022 12:10 pm

Iba Gani Adams who is the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, has advised the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and some of the other traditional monarchs in Ondo State not to neglect the Yoruba cultural heritage.

Adams had also tasked both the government and traditional rulers try their best to make use the state’s cultural heritage to generate more revenue instead of relegating it to the background.

Adams had also made these disclosures during the 2022 edition of Okota festival which was held at the Palace Square, Arigidi-Akoko.

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Gov Akeredolu Orders Installation Of CCTV In Worship Places

June 25, 2022 1:58 pm

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu while setting new implementations to further strengthen the security structure in the State has openly signed an Executive Order which would be implementing for the compulsory installation and use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) in all public and private institutions in Ondo State.

The signed executive order which was released today 25 June, weeks after the killings in a Catholic Church in Owo, his hometown would cover for Churches, Mosques and some other public institutions.

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According to a statement by the governor, the …

Terrorists Now Control Forests In Nigeria – Gov Akeredolu

June 22, 2022 9:37 am

While decrying the rising spate of insecurity in his State, the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has openly called on the international community to come to Nigeria’s aid in the fight against terrorism.

The Governor had also raised an alarm that a majority of the forests across the nation have been taken over by terrorists.

Akeredolu’s comments came on a day that President Muhammadu Buhari directed the increased kinetic and non-kinetic efforts to trace and bring back over 51 passengers who were unfortunately kidnapped on a Abuja-Kaduna train.

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Akeredolu Meets Buhari, Demands Deputy Governor’s Resignation

October 14, 2020 5:48 am

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, was at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Akeredolu, who secured his second term in office by winning last Saturday’s governorship election, presented his Certificate of Return to Buhari.

Speaking with State House correspondent afterwards, he called on his current deputy, Agboola Ajayi, to resign if he still has any honour in him.

Ajayi had dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) first to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later to the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

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Makinde Is A Disgrace To Public Decency – Akeredolu

October 9, 2020 11:09 am

Candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the governorship election in Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has lashed the Peoples Democratic Party for raising false alarm over the appointment of a Returning Officer for this Saturday’s election.

Akeredolu said that “As at the time he raised the objection, INEC had not even announced the appointment of a Returning Officer for this Saturday’s election.

Recall that the Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Governorship election in Ondo State, Seyi Makinde had rejected the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, as the Chief …

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Gov Akeredolu Purchases ₦1.2Bn Cars For Ondo Lawmakers

September 7, 2020 4:46 pm

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has come under criticism from the opposition over the distribution of 2020 model SUV KIA Sportage to members of the state House of Assembly as official vehicles.

The governor had earmarked about ₦1.18billion in the 2020 budget for the procurement of vehicles for the House of Assembly.

The cars were presented to the leadership of the house on Friday, a day to the official flag off of the governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress, with the opposition alleging that the expenditure was meant to score a political point.

Seven members of the …