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  • Ondo 2020: Ilaje Group commends Akeredolu for picking Lucky Aiyedatiwa as running mate

    Ondo 2020: Ilaje Group commends Akeredolu for picking Lucky Aiyedatiwa as running mate

    The Ilaje Development Summit Group has expressed gratitude to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for picking one of their own, Lucky Aiyedatiwa as his running mate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru.com TNG, reports that Akeredolu who ran a joint ticket with his incumbent deputy, Agboola Ajayi in 2016 announced Aiyedatiwa as his running mate last week after a fallout with Agboola who has since decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his rumoured to be defecting to another party.

    The group in a statement by its Executive Administrator, Rev. Sola Adebawo said Akeredolu’s choice of Aiyedatiwa will help shift developmental attention to the area.

    Read full statement below:

    ILAJE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT GROUP CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU ON THE CHOICE OF ILAJE SON (HON. LUCKY AIYEDATIWA) AS RUnNING MATE IN THE UP-COMING GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN ONDO STATE
    · Commends Akeredolu for choosing an Ilaje man as running mate in October election
    · Demands focus on development of Ilaje land by government

    The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) wishes to congratulate the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (Aketi) on his choice of a distinguished Ilaje son, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as his running mate in the coming governorship election in Ondo State.

    This represents a clear recognition of both the obvious capacity of our brother and son to perform in this huge role, and a strong indication of an acknowledgment of the critical place of Ilaje in the sustainable success of our dear Ondo State. It also represents the beginning of a new era of Ilaje playing in the mainstream of governance in Ondo State, which our fathers fought relentlessly to help create, and which our resources have helped to sustain over the years.

    As we approach the elections, we demand for a genuine focus on Ilaje for sustainable development of neglected infrastructures and other key areas such as health, education, economy, electricity etc. as a matter of commitment and not mere campaign rhetoric.

    IDSG is a citizen-led initiative to engineer coordinated sustainable development of Ilaje land through participatory partnership of all groups, associations and individuals working for the development of Ilaje land. Though neither apolitical nor irreligious, IDSG is an inclusive organization with no exclusive political or religious affiliation. The organization is made up of the most accomplished Ilaje sons and daughters in Nigerian and in different countries around the world; and we therefore parade some of the finest minds in Ilaje land.

    IDSG convened the much-talked about first-of-its-kind Ilaje Development Summit on november 23, 2019, at the Dome Akure, with participation by the Ondo State Government and Ilaje sons and daughters from different countries around the world, where the first Ilaje Regional Development Plan (a 50-year strategic plan for development of Ilaje land) was launched.

    As a global organization of most outstanding Ilaje sons and daughters across all walks of life, IDSG seeks to partner with government at all levels and other critical stakeholders to engender sustainable development of Ilaje land, which has been obviously neglected by successive administration in the State.

  • Ondo 2020: Akeredolu speaks on dragging ex-gov Mimiko to EFCC

    Ondo 2020: Akeredolu speaks on dragging ex-gov Mimiko to EFCC

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has denied social media reports that he has concluded plans to drag his predecessor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    Governor Akeredolu said he never threatened to expose Mimiko, whom he described as a friend of over four decades to the EFCC.

    Recall that TheNewsGuru.com, TNG earlier reported how the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi who has since fell out with his boss (Akeredolu) was finalising plans to join ex-governor Mimiko’s Zenith Labour Party after losing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket to Eyitayo Jegede, a former commissioner in Mimiko’s administration.

    Akeredolu said the reports were untrue, puerile and utterly mischievous.

    He described such reports as cleverly laid path for two friends to engage in a needless mudslinging.

    The Ondo Governor who spoke through is Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said it was not his desire “to travel such pernicious path typical of those who have taken the route of perfidy for sake of their political ambitions.

    “We have since wished them well even in their self-inflicted tears of treachery and betrayal.

    “Clearly too, the former Governor, in Governor Akeredolu’s view, is well acquainted with the antecedents of those who have chosen to embrace any straw, including those they had mindlessly plotted against in the past, to keep their waning political comfort zones afloat.

    “Nonetheless, while Governor Akeredolu has nothing against his friend and immediate past predecessor, he has chosen to allow posterity to intercede and interpret the roles of men in whatever form.

    “In this regard, the friendship of the duo shall remain unaffected by the current political permutations, alignments and realignment, however impotently strange. Governor Akeredolu shall maintain that cordiality even in the face of opportunism.

    “It must, however, be noted that Governor Akeredolu remains unperturbed by forces of whatever colouration. He is resolute and unwavering in his belief that a more debilitating defeat awaits those who have chosen to travel the route of conspiracy come October 10, 2020.”

  • Photos: Akeredolu takes new running mate to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

    Photos: Akeredolu takes new running mate to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

    Ahead of the coming governorship poll, the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has paid a visit on the All Progressives Congress, APC, National leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in Lagos.

    The governor also visited his counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

    Akeredolu with Tinubu and others during the visit

    Akeredolu with Tinubu and others during the visit

    He posted photos of the visits to Lagos on his twitter handle and wrote: “Today, I visited our leader, Asiwaju Tinubu and my brother, Jide Sanwo-Olu to formally introduce my Deputy Governor designate and consult with them for the forthcoming election in Ondo State.

    Akeredolu with Sanwo-Olu during the visit

    Rotimi Akeredolu with Sanwo-Olu during the visit

    “We are one in the APC and our party is stronger than ever.”

    Akeredolu and his running mate with Sanwo-Olu

    Akeredolu and his running mate with Sanwo-Olu

  • BREAKING: Akeredolu picks ex-NDDC Commissioner as running mate

    BREAKING: Akeredolu picks ex-NDDC Commissioner as running mate

    Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has unveiled a former Commissioner in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Lucky Ayedatiwa as his running mate for the October 10 governorship poll.

    Akeredolu, who spoke at the swearing-in of new aides, said Ayedatiwa possessed verifiable credentials.

    The Governor stated the decision to pick Ayedeatiwa was taken after wide consultations with party leaders.

    According to him, “The leaders of the party have made wide consultations to choose the most suitable candidate as running mate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. We have concluded that Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is the appropriate choice given the prevailing circumstances in the political arena at present.

    ”This person has been with us since the beginning of this political journey in 2012. In arriving at this choice, some important factors assisted the leaders of this great party. We have decided to sever ties with mediocrity and treachery.

    “There is indeed no art to find the mind’s construction in the face. We are also not in any position to change yesterday. We must, however, allow the experiences of the immediate past to guide our decision.

    ” A candidate with verifiable credentials and pedigree has been chosen to complete the last part of the gubernatorial race. We may not have chosen a saint and the best but let it not be said that we, either wittingly or otherwise, settle for an avowed hater of human beings and good things, an enemy of his own people and a serial forger. We owe our people the duty of care in this regard”.

  • Akeredolu cautions PDP over alleged violence

    Akeredolu cautions PDP over alleged violence

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party against further use of alleged violence and thuggery

     

    He claimed that the violence and thuggery, which characterised PDP’s primaries whereby part of the venue, the Dome, was destroyed, would no longer be tolerated.

     

    He said his administration was disturbed and appealed to the PDP to exercise restraint in the deployment of violence and thuggery.

     

    The governor said he would not hesitate to deploy the full weight of the law to protect the citizens.

     

    Akeredolu, who spoke through his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said it was unacceptable and unimaginable that politicians would want to use violence to achieve personal aims.

     

    He said he received credible reports that there was threat to lives and property during the PDP primary election held last Wednesday.

     

    Akeredolu noted that recent trend of violence in the state was orchestrated following last Tuesday’s alleged attack on the home of his Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructure, Alhaji Raheem Aminu.

     

    He said his aide escaped narrowly, but Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) captured the invaders’ activities.

     

     

    The governor said: “As a responsible government, we are appealing to politicians to eschew violence because what we witnessed on the day of the PDP primary still remains unacceptable to us. Our administration will not tolerate such any longer.

     

    “We are appealing to the people not to repeat events of 1983 as some people have threatened. We don’t want to go back to that period.

     

    The contest must be seen to be a very peaceful one. It must be seen to be a brotherly one. We are appealing to everybody to eschew violence.”

     

     

    On his reconciliation move in the APC, Akeredolu said nothing would be spared to ensure peace returned to the Ondo APC.

     

    He said he had been pursuing peace and was happy that all leaders in the party had put behind them the primary election, placing premium on the interest of the APC.

     

    The governor noted that his reconciliation pursuit showed that he wanted to build a formidable APC and wanted everybody to be on board before the election.

     

    Ondo PDP spokesman Zadok Akintoye did not pick calls. He also did not respond the text messages sent to his phone.

  • Akeredolu wins Ondo APC primary election

    Akeredolu wins Ondo APC primary election

    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has been declared the winner of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State.

    Akeredolu, who is also the incumbent governor of the state defeated his closest rival, Chief Olusola Oke and six other aspirants in the primary; they are Sola Iji, Isaacs Kekemeke, Olaide Adelami, Mrs Jumoke Anifowose, Nathaniel Adojutelegan and Bukola Adetula.

    Less than 3000 delegates from all 18 local governments of Ondo State, participated in the indirect primary held at International Centre, The Dome, Akure.

    In the result announced by Kogi State Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello who is also the chairman of the governorship primary election committee, Akeredolu garnered 2,458 votes, while his closest rival Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, pulled just 262 votes to come second.

    The incumbent won in all the local government areas.

    He will now fly the flag of the APC in the 10 October governorship election.

  • APC Ondo primary: Odimayo withdraws, drums support for Akeredolu

    APC Ondo primary: Odimayo withdraws, drums support for Akeredolu

    Mr Okunjimi Odimayo, a governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo Governorship primary election, has withdrawn his candidacy from the primary.

    Odimayo also threw his weight behind the candidature of the incumbent Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Odimayo announced his withdrawal from the election in a personally signed statement to newsmen in Abuja.

    “As an aspirant and stakeholder in our great party, I have come out with a bold and courageous decision.

    “I have risen the hope of the common people that the future is here, I have shown a new and brighter direction of politicking.

    “I have changed the old narrative for a new and proper way to good and all-embracing governance.

    “With these strong beliefs and in the spirit of sportsmanship and party supremacy, I have resolved as follows:

    “After series of meetings and consultations with the top hierarchy of our party both the national and state levels, fellow contestants, leaders, elders and other stakeholders, I will not be participating in the primary.

    “I thereby pledge my full support and that of my team and political family members to our governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to emerge as the candidate of our party.

    “I remain a committed and loyal member of APC with members of my campaign council and my supporters across the 18 local government areas in the state.

    “As a stakeholder and loyal party man, I have since, directed my delegates in the primary election to cast their votes for Gov. Akeredolu to help him to win the election and emerge as APC candidate for the governorship election.

    The primary is scheduled for July 20 while the governorship election will come up on Oct. 10.

  • I made a wrong choice picking Ajayi as running mate in 2016 – Akeredolu

    I made a wrong choice picking Ajayi as running mate in 2016 – Akeredolu

    Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said he made a wrong choice in picking Hon Agboola Ajayi as his running mate in 2016.

    Ajayi recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he is seeking to contest the governorship election.

    Akeredolu spoke at Igbekebo, headquarters of Ese-Odo local government during his “meet the delegates” tour ahead of next Monday primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He said he was happy Ajayi showed his true colour at what he termed the right time and described his exit from the party as a cleansing for better performance of the party.

    Akeredolu urged the people not to bother about Ajayi and thanked them for not leaving the APC with Ajayi.

    Akeredolu urged the party delegates to vote for him at the primary and assured he was prepared to do more for the people of the state.

  • BREAKING: APC okays indirect primary in Ondo, aspirants shun reconciliation meeting

    BREAKING: APC okays indirect primary in Ondo, aspirants shun reconciliation meeting

    The July 20 All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo Governorship Primary will be conducted through indirect mode, Chairman of the Election Committee and Kogi Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has declared.

    He disclosed this to newsmen at the National Secretariat in Abuja shortly after his committee was inaugurated by National Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni.

    Bello said: “On the issue of the mode of primary, this has been settled by the previous NWC and ratified by NEC, which gives the opportunity to the state executive committee to chose the mode of primary that they would want. This has been settled.

    “The Ondo Primary election would be conducted via indirect mode. This was the option choosen by the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ratified by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great party in the last meeting. So, we are going for indirect primary.”

    Eleven of the 12 aspirants have kicked against indirect primary, insisting it confers undue advantage on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who is seeking reelection.

    Meanwhile, the reconciliation meeting organised for the aggrieved members of the APC in Ondo State was unsuccessful as some of the aspirants failed show up for the meeting.

    The reconciliation meeting was presided over by the Niger State Governor, Mallam Sani Bello, and was held at Heritage Hotel, Akure, the Ondo State Capital on Friday.

    It was gathered that the motive of the meeting was to reconcile all the aggrieved members of the party ahead of the forthcoming primary and the main election in October.

    Out of 12 aspirants, only five attended the meeting. Those who attended included: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Sola Iji, Ife Oyedele, Bukola Adetula and Jimi Odimayo.

    However, Chief Olusola Oke, Mr Isaac Kekemeke, Dr Segun Abraham, and others were absent at the meeting.

  • Ondo 2020: APC screens Akeredolu, others, adopts indirect primary

    Ondo 2020: APC screens Akeredolu, others, adopts indirect primary

    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State was on Wednesday screened ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary slated for July 20. He is one of the 12 aspiring for the ticket.

    Also screened are: Amb. Olusola Iji, Chief Odimayo Okunjimi, Chief Olayide Adelaml, Chief Isaac Kekemeke and Chief Olusola Oke.

    Those billed for screening today are: lfeoluwa Oyedele, Olajumoke Anifowoshe, Awodeyi Akinsehinwa, Akinola Colinus, Olubukola Olarogba, Okunola Adetula, Dr. Segun Abraham and Dr. Nathaniel Adojutelegan

    Akeredolu in a Facebook post commended the process and the committee members.

    He wrote: “I have just undergone screening by my party @OfficialAPCNg. Members of the committee were thorough, scrutinising all documents among other questions. I believe the party made excellent choices of the committee members. Very professional and courteous”.

    It was learnt on Wednesday that the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CEONCPC) has settled for indirect mode of primary.

    A senior party official, who spoke in confidence said that the Caretaker Committee resolved to stick to the mode of primary adopted and conveyed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the former National Working Committee led by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

    It was learnt that the decision to stick to the mode of primary was reached by the CEONCPC on Sunday at a meeting in Asokoro, Abuja, where it was resolved that the party should stick to the mode earlier adopted.

    A source at the meeting said that the Caretaker Committee had its hand tied due to the constitutional provision that mandates political parties to notify INEC of the mode of primary 21 days before the conduct of the party primary.

    The source said: “The Caretaker Committee had to settle for the indirect primary in view of the time. From Sunday when the Caretaker met, the party had less than 21 days to the July 20 primary and in order not to fall short of INEC’s rule, the Caretaker Committee resolved to adopt the mode earlier conveyed to INECby the former NWC”.

    “We have adopted the letter Oshiomhole wrote to INEC. The caretaker committee does not want to tamper with that arrangement,” an official said.