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  • Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19

    Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has tested negative to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

    His samples were collected after some persons in the presidency tested positive to coronavirus.

    Akeredolu revealed his status on COVID-19 via his Twitter handle.

    The Ondo Governor shared the message his Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, sent to him about the lab results.

    “Good morning sir. The result is negative. Congratulations your Excellency”

    In his tweet, Akeredolu said, “I just received the above text from the Commissioner for Health regarding my #Covid19 test results. We give all glory to God. Wish everyone affected speedy recovery.”

  • Akeredolu shuts Ondo markets, malls for coronavirus

    Akeredolu shuts Ondo markets, malls for coronavirus

    All markets, malls and shops in Ondo state have been ordered to shut down for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

    Governor Rotimi Akeredolu gave the order on Tuesday.

    Last week, the state closed all schools and banned political, social and religious gatherings for 14 days.

    Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation said only life-saving and sustaining items would be allowed.

    Also prohibited, until further notice, were gatherings at clubs, beer parlours and joints.

    The state executive council meeting on March 23 took all the decisions, to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

    “Under this fresh directive, which is for a period of seven days in the first instance, only the sale of life-saving and sustaining items like food, water and medicals shall be allowed,” he said.

    The governor also directed the immediate cancellation of all official engagements of the government, the commissioner said.

    “This directive includes courtesy calls and other engagements already approved and scheduled prior to this time; and shall suffice for a period of 14 days in the first instance.

    “Similarly, Akeredolu reiterates that the suspension of political gatherings and meetings is still in force.

    “The governor seeks the co-operation and understanding of all residents in the state as he works assiduously to keep the state safe from COVID-19,” he said.

  • Akeredolu appoints Saraki’s ex-aide as monarch

    Akeredolu appoints Saraki’s ex-aide as monarch

    The Ondo State government has approved the appointment of Prince Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo Local Government area.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the monarch, was a Senior Legislative Assistant (SLA) to former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki between 2015 and 2019.

    His appointment was among the three ratified by the State Executive Council, presided over by Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

    Others, whose selections were ratified included Prince Olorunsola Akinyelure as Odogbo of Ode Omi in Irele council area and Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose council area.

    Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lola

    Fagbemi, said that Ogunmolasuyi’s appointment followed unanimous election by kingmakers in the community.

    Fagbemi, who was joined by his Information counterpart, Donald Ojogo, said that the ratification was arrived at after hours of deliberations by the council.

    Ogunmolasuyi, a 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ), emerged the town’s new monarch on Sept. 10, 2019, after polling all the five available votes from the kingmakers to beat his only challenger, Prince Olawole Folarin, who had no vote.

    The election was supervised by Mr Segun Omojuwa, the Director of Local Government Administration in Owo local government council.

    NAN reports that the new monarch, an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), is from the Ayiwoye Akinola ruling house.

    It would be recalled that the Olupenmen stool became vacant in August 2017 after the demise of Oba Samuel Ademulegun.

  • Ondo Governor, Akeredolu speaks on convoy crushing okada rider

    Ondo Governor, Akeredolu speaks on convoy crushing okada rider

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied that his convoy crushed an Okada rider identified as Jimoh Aladeniyi.

    A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo, described the news trending on the social media as false.

    Some reports in the social media had accused Governor Akeredolu of abandoning an accident victim caused by his convoy.

    It was gathered that the late Jimoh rammed into a stationary Nissan Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) marked UK 475 KJA and parked close to the Government Technical College, Owo at about 8pm on Sunday night.

    The place where the SUV was parked had been marked by the police when reporters visited the scene.

    Some witnesses said the Okada rider was avoiding a clash with Governor Akeredolu’s convoy when he rammed into the parked car.

    Ojogo said the clarification about the incident was necessary due to the misleading narrative that had trailed the unfortunate death of the commercial motorcyclist, who had a collision with a stationary vehicle.

    Police spokesman Tee-Leo said investigation showed that the governor’s convoy didn’t hit the Okada rider.

    He said he visited the accident scene to get first- hand information about the incident.

    Said he: “It is good to correct the impression on the social media. Journalism is about factual reportage.

    “I went with some reporters. The car involved was parked and the cyclist rammed into a stationary vehicle. It is wrong for people to say it was the governor’s convoy.

    “The SUV is with us for proper investigation.”

  • There’s nothing anybody can do if I make my son chief of staff – Akeredolu

    There’s nothing anybody can do if I make my son chief of staff – Akeredolu

    Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu says Babajide, his son, worked hard during his campaign and there is nothing anyone can do if he decides to appoint him as his chief of staff.

    Speaking in Akure during a dinner organised in commemoration of his third anniversary as governor, Akeredolu said his son worked harder than most members of the campaign.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor, who is seeking another term, charged the people to put in their best so he could secure another term.

    “When somebody says Baba (Babajide) is this, I just laugh at them. If I wanted to make Baba my chief of staff, he can be; did you do more than him in the campaign? Ask yourself, how many of you did more than Baba in the campaign? How many?” he asked.

    “The young boy was going everywhere and all of us saw him but we decided not to because he wouldn’t want it. My son is satisfied, that’s why. If he is not, I will put him somewhere, there is nothing anybody can do. I will put him there, there is nothing you can do. Is he not my son? Is he not from Ondo state? Has he not worked?”

    Akeredolu and wife with Babajide, their sonThe governor also thanked Betty, his wife, saying he is not sure if the state could have a better first lady.

    “I can never forget the great work that my wife has done in this state, I am not sure you can find a better first lady, someone who has great interest in women, great interest in children, great interest in whatever is good,” he said.

    “I say to people, when I look at my wife, I say, look your wife can follow you because of love but you can’t take the love of her place from her. This is someone who loves you, loves this state and equally love her own state. You can’t find a better First Lady, you can’t see cause she’s committed to women cause. I am not too sure I know many women who are in government today who are there on their own.

    “It’s all her efforts fighting me every-time that you can’t be for men alone, women must be in local government, they must be chairmen.”

    Akeredolu also said he is ready to confront members of Unity Forum, a faction of the party allegedly frustrating his attempt to get a second term ticket.

    He said he is no longer interested in any peace meeting but “battle ready” for members of the group.

  • Mimiko’s deputy, ex-Ondo PDP chair defect to APC

    Mimiko’s deputy, ex-Ondo PDP chair defect to APC

    Ex-Ondo State Deputy Governor Lasisi Oluboyo and some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party defected to the All Progressives Congress on Saturday.

    Oluboyo, who was ex-governor Olusegun Mimiko’s deputy, dumped the Zenith Labour Party to join the ruling party alongside a former chairman of the PDP in the state, Col Samuel Awodeyi; ex-chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Chief Olabisi Johnson; and ex-Commissioner for Employment and Productivity, Mr Taye Akinyele.

    The defection took place at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure.

    The defectors were received by the state chairman of the APC, Ade Adetimehin, and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Akeredolu said, “We do not discriminate against new members. As a testimony, both the number two and three, that is, the deputy governor and the Speaker, were not originally members of the APC. But here they are today. It is possible for all those who are coming on board to reach their heights destined by God and no man can stop it.

    “With this new calibre of people today coming to the APC, it means we are moving forward and I know that Adams Oshiomhole, our national chairman, will be happy as well.”

    Adetimehin said the developmental programmes of the APC was a major factor that attracted the defectors.

    He said, “The state has witnessed tremendous development in industrialisation. The last time we had industries in Ondo State was during the Adekunle Ajasin administration but Akeredolu has established no fewer than four industries in Ore.”

    Oluboyo described Akeredolu as a man of integrity.

    He assured the governor that he would add value to the APC.

    He said, “We believe in the leadership of Akeredolu and that of Adetimehin. Mr Governor, I will work with you with all sincerity.”

    Speaking on behalf of the detectors, Mr Olabisi Johnson emphasised the need to support Akeredolu.

  • Osinbajo, Akeredolu, Fayemi, others pay tributes as Mimiko buries mum

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, advised Nigerians to always contribute their quota to the development of the country.

    Osinbajo gave the advice at the final burial ceremony of Muniat Deborah Mimiko, mother of former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, in Ondo town.

    The final burial ceremony of the late Muniat Mimiko, mother of former governor of Ondo state was witnessed by personalities from all walks of life.

    The Civic Centre, Ondo,venue of the ceremony was packed to the brim by politicians who came to pay their last respects to Mimiko’s late mum. Irrespective of their political leanings,they all came to identify with the Mimiko’s.

    Osinbajo, who was one of the special guests at the event described the deceased as a woman who contributed her quota to the development of the country.

    Other eminent Nigerians who graced the event were, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs,Tayo Alasoadura, Olusola Oke, Ife Oyedele, Secretary to Ondo state government, Ifedayo Abegunde (Abena) among others.

  • Amotekun’s recruitment forms ready next week – Akeredolu

    Amotekun’s recruitment forms ready next week – Akeredolu

    Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has declared the recruitment forms for the South Western Security Outfit codenamed Operation Amotekun will be ready next week.

    He spoke through his Special Adviser on Security Matter, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo.

    Akeredolu also stated the recruitment on the operation process had begun.

    According to him: “We are yet to issue out forms and if there is any form that is out now in Ondo State, it is illegal, we have drafted the forms but we have not issued them out.

    “The forms would be out next week. What we want to do is to first recruit. after the recruitment, we will issue out the forms.

    “All the traditional rulers and community leaders in the state would be made to sign as guarantors of whoever we want to recruit in their communities.”

  • South West Governors to commence recruitment for Amotekun soon – Akeredolu

    South West Governors to commence recruitment for Amotekun soon – Akeredolu

    Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said arrangements have been concluded to start recruitment into the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) ‘Operation Amotekun’ in the six Southwest States.

    The Governor said those willing to work in the new security outfit would be trained by certified security experts.

    According to Akeredolu’s Special Adviser on security, Mr Jimoh Dojumo at a Press Conference in Akure, the state capital, the Governors are working on modalities for recruitment into the security outfit and the date it will commence.

    The programme was organised by a group,Democratic Peace Movement (DPM) to drum support for the second term of governor Akeredolu in office.

    He however said security issue is not what could be revealed in the media.

    According to him” You keep certain things in order to achieve your desired results. I won’t reveal our modalties but I will simply tell you that we are working round the clock for the commencement of Operation Amotekun.

    Akeredolu enthused that Amotekun has come to stay, adding that they are not usurping the power of police on the issue of the security outfit,adding that due consultations were made before the launch of the security outfit.

    He said the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu was personally and officially carried along in all the processes that led to the launch of the security outfit.

    Besides, he hinted that the IGP sent a representative to the South West security summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State where the six Governors of the region agreed to set up the security outfit.

    ” we are assuring the people of the resolve of the six Governors of the South West to fight insecurity in the region.

    ” Operation Amotekun will in no small way pose serious challenge to those playing with the peace of the region.

    The governor hinted that his government has expended huge amount of money on the fight against kidnapping and killing by herdsmen in some parts of the state.

    The coordinator of the group, Prof Olu Aboluwoye said Akeredolu had performed well in all aspects of life and must be retained in office.

  • Nigeria’s constitution not against Amotekun, Akeredolu tackles FG

    Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, says the constitution does not prohibit the establishment of a regional security outfit.

    Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), had declared the outfit illegal, saying security is an exclusive preserve of the federal government.

    But in an interview with Channels TV on Wednesday, Akeredolu, chairman of the south-west governors’ forum, said the region will go ahead with the initiative.

    “The Constitution does not prohibit us from doing what we are doing,” he said.

    Akeredolu said the south-west governors will not adopt confrontation in resolving issues with the federal government.

    However, he said it is the duty of the governors to protect their people, adding that the AGF should go to court if there is a perceived problem with the outfit.

    “If the Attorney General made a statement, we will not go and say we want to be confrontational but after our meeting, we will take decisions as to what we will do. We don’t want any confrontation as such but we know that it is not in the place of the AGF to interpret laws. It is for the court,” he said.

    “We are elected as governors to protect our people and that’s why we are the chief security officers in the state. So, it is for us to determine what we want to do for our people and we have taken that decision. Amotekun is going to go ahead, but like I said, we will meet and get back to you.”

    Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has asked thegovernors to ignore Malami, adding that the proscription of “Amotekun” by the federal government is hypocritical and discriminatory.