Tag: Akeredolu
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Akeredolu directs cabinet members, close aides to undergo compulsory COVID-19 test
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed all members of his cabinet, close aides and others who have had reasons for constant contacts with him to undergo compulsory COVID-19 tests. Akeredolu has since gone into self isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19. A statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said the Governor…
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(Video) Akeredolu on his Covid-19 status: ‘I am positive, but asymptomatic’
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has tested positive for coronavirus. Akeredolu, who confirmed his status while speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital, added that he had isolated himself and is being attended to at home. Watch video: He said: “Earlier today, I got confirmation of a positive result for COVID-19. I am not…
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Ondo 2020: Governorship aspirant, Olusola Oke submits APC’s nomination form, demands direct primary
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Olusola Oke, has arrived at the National Secretariat of the party to submit his nomination and expression of interest forms. He was accompanied by supporters from the state. Oke said, “During the last (general) election, our party lost two senators and the presidential election…
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[TNG Analysis] Ondo 2020: APC’s politics of acrimony as Akeredolu throws caution to the wind
By Emman Ovuakporie Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN with so many years of legal practice attached to his tall credentials. A former President of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA with an impeccable record to display. But events unfolding in his Sunshine State clearly indicate that his immaculate records needed to be…
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INEC rejects APC’s notice of Ondo gov primary
The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the notice of the Ondo State governorship primary sent to it by the ruling All Progressives Congress. The electoral body hinged its decision on the fact that the notice was signed by only the party’s acting National Secretary. It said that was contrary to the commission’s guidelines, which…
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Akeredolu masterminding my impeachment through bribery – Deputy Gov cries out
Ondo Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi has raised the alarm over moves by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to impeach him. Ajayi resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he hopes to contest the governorship election. Ajayi who insisted on no resigning his position said Governor Akeredolu planned…
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Ondo Deputy Gov reappoints aides sacked by Akeredolu
The crisis in Ondo State took a new turn after the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi reappointed aides sacked by the Governor, Romiti Akeredolu. Governor Akeredolu sacked the Special Assistant on New Media to the embattled Deputy Governor, Allen Sowore, and later sacked his Chief Press Secretary, Babatope Okeowo alongside his five other aides, and his…
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Akeredolu sacks Sowore
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has relieved Mr Allen Sowore, the Special Assistant on New Media to the embattled Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, of his appointment with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure by Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and made available to newsmen. Ondo State…
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Akeredolu orders CP to prevent deputy from exiting govt house
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has allegedly ordered the Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami to prevent his deputy, Agboola Ajayi from leaving the Government House. In a viral video circulated by one of the aides to the deputy governor, Ajayi was seen confronting the police boss, asking him why he is being prevented from moving…
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I’m not involved in my deputy, police saga – Akeredolu
Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has denied allegations that he was responsible for the action taken by the Police against his Deputy, Hon Agboola Ajayi, on Saturday night. Ajayi was held back at the Government House as Ondo Police Commissioner, Bolaji Salami, insisted that he would not leave with his official vehicles. Akeredolu, in a statement…