Tag: Akeredolu
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Akeredolu, Mimiko mourn House of Reps member, Omolafe
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his predecessor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on Monday described the death of Adedayo Omolafe, member of the House Representatives, representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency, as shocking and devastating. In a statement issued by Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Akeredolu said that no news of illness…
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Akeredolu warns against retaliatory attack over killings of Ondo indigenes in Plateau
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has cautioned residents against carrying out retaliatory attack over Saturday’s killing of some Ondo indigenes in Plateau State. Akeredolu, who called for calm in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said an unconfirmed number of deaths have been recorded while some persons were severely injured in the said…
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Ondo guber: Why I didn’t join Gov Buni in suit against Akeredolu – Jegede
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in last year’s governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, has said the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, was not joined as a respondent in his petition because of the immunity the governor enjoys. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports…
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Supreme Court verdict: Why I can’t accept Akeredolu’s offer – Eyitayo Jegede
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in last year’s governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, has rejected an offer by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to join his administration to develop the State. Governor Akeredolu had in his reaction to the Supreme Court judgement affirming his election called on Jegede to join hands with him to…
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Ondo guber: Jegede sheathes sword, Congratulates Akeredolu after S’Court verdict
Mr Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Governor Rotimi Akeredolu following the judgement of the Supreme Court on the Ondo State governorship election. Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and PDP’s candidate in the election, made the gesture on Wednesday despite his loss to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate…
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Ondo guber: What we expected of Supreme Court’s verdict in Akeredolu vs Jegede case – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the majority judgment of the Supreme Court on the Ondo State governorship election. In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP insisted that the nomination of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate was flawed. It stressed that the…
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Akeredolu vs Jegede: APC risks being destroyed from “from top to bottom” if… – Keyamo raises alarm
Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo (SAN) has raised the alarm over a looming destruction that might hit the structure of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from top to bottom if something drastic is not done. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Supreme Court judgement which upheld Governor Rotimim Akeredolu’s election as…
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Akeredolu reacts to Supreme Court verdict upholding his election as Ondo Governor
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has commended the judiciary for upholding his victory in the October 10, 2020 governorship election in the state. The Supreme Court affirmed Akeredolu’s victory on Wednesday, striking out the suit filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, for lacking in merit. Reacting to the verdict…
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BREAKING: Coast clear for Akeredolu as Supreme Court dismisses Jegede’s petition
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the petition filed against the victory of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 10, 2020 governorship election by Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The legal firework has now ended today as the Supreme Court, the highest…
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Youths must struggle to take over political power- Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has averred that there was a need for the consideration of greater participation of the youths in Nigerian politics. The governor said since the powers were not given on a platter of gold, youth must be determined and take positive steps that would guarantee their inclusion in politics and governance.…