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  • How Tinubu reportedly settled war between Akeredolu, Deputy, Aiyedatiwa in Aso Rock

    How Tinubu reportedly settled war between Akeredolu, Deputy, Aiyedatiwa in Aso Rock

    Disturbed by the political instability in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu, late on Friday, waded into the months-long crisis between factions loyal to the Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.⁣

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    This came to for after negotiations between the President and the Deputy Governor, representatives of Governor Akeredolu, federal and state lawmakers from the state, officials of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress, and other stakeholders from Ondo at the State House, Abuja.⁣
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    The President advised all opposing parties to bury the hatchet and embrace peace, eliciting commitments to this effect. ⁣
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    This means that Governor Akeredolu remains Chief Executive of the State, Aiyedatiwa remains Deputy Governor, and members of the State Executive Council continue their respective duties, even as the leadership of the State’s House of Assembly and the APC Chapter in Ondo State is preserved.⁣

    ⁣The Deputy Governor. Aiyedatiwa, who declared his decision to maintain the status quo and unite all the factions, said: “I want to say that I pledge to, all of you that I embrace every one of you. I put behind all that has happened before now. I’ve let go and also let God, just as the President has advised us.⁣
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    “And I want to say that with no offence, no guile in my mind whatsoever.

    ” All that has happened is politics. Impeachment is part of politics. If you survive it, it is also politics. It has come. I’ve survived it, and every other thing is in the past. ⁣
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    “It is one big family and our father has intervened to bring all the children together to remain under the same family with the position that I occupy, I will carry every one of you along in every decision that needs to be taken and in everything that we do, we will work together; the executive and the legislature will work together to ensure that governance is on the right track.”
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    He pleaded with all members of the State Executive Council to rally around the Governor and himself to “bring the dividend of democracy” to the people of Ondo State. ⁣
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    “All the Executive Council members, I want to plead with all of you to cooperate with me, with the Governor, so that we can bring the dividend of democracy to our people.⁣
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    “We should respect one another regarding the offices we occupy and our age differences. So, it’s going to be mutual respect. ⁣
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    “And I want to assure the party structure that we will work together because the party is supreme. We will always give you your due respect,” the Ondo State Deputy Governor pledged. ⁣
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    The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Oladiji Olamide, who read the details of the resolution, said, “Our resolution is that one, we shall embrace peace.

    Secondly, there would be no more dissolution of the cabinet, and the Deputy Governor would maintain the status quo as far as the House of Assembly leadership is concerned.

  • Akeredolu urges citizens to embrace agriculture for nation’s economic growth

    Akeredolu urges citizens to embrace agriculture for nation’s economic growth

    Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged youths, retired military officers, retired senior public officers and businessmen to go into agricultural practice to improve the nation’s economy.

    Akeredolu gave the advice at the Ondo State Cocoa Day during the 3rd edition of the Ondo State Agriculture Show and Food Fair held on Thursday in Akure.

    The programme was organised by the Ondo State Agricultural Commodities’ Association (OSACA) with the theme “Agricultural Commodities: Basic Instruments for Economic and Industrial Revolution.’’

    Gov. Akeredolu, who was represented by Mr Olayato Aribo, Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, urged retirees to practice agriculture in order not to leave it at the hands of peasant farmers.

    According to him, there is need to produce quality and acceptable farm produce to the International communities by discouraging the use of harmful agro chemicals.

    “I wish to call on all stakeholders in the agric sub-sector, particularly our farmers and its associations, to strive for increased output in order to feed the agro-allied industries for optimum production.

    “The state government on its part shall continue to ensure and enforce quality control of agricultural produce to ensure that farm products from Ondo State are acceptable to international market.

    “Our educated youths and retirees can join hands with OSACA to form a formidable team for farmers in Ondo State.

    “When they appear in any fora in Abuja, they would be able to speak with confidence to attract federal support to Ondo State,” he said.

    Earlier, Mr Gbemitan Abolarinwa, National President of Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN), called on farmers to engage in smart agricultural practice and irrigation system rather than the age-long rain-fed agricultural practice.

    Abolarinwa, who was represented by Mr Ademola Agbada, said that the issue of diversification of the Nigeria economy from petroleum to agriculture played a major role in the economic agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

    He, therefore, called on governments to place much emphasis on funding the upstream (production) sector of the cocoa value chain, saying it would increase production and sustainability.

    “The only panacea to our dwindling foreign exchange is to increase our agricultural commodities production, increase our value addition as well as our exportation drive.

    “We can only achieve this through a collaborative synergy between governments at all levels and the critical stakeholders,” he said.

    On his part, Dr Olusegun Awolumate, Chairman, Ondo State Cocoa Council, appreciated the state government for its role in cocoa production, saying the council would continue to promote and develop climate-smart cocoa production.

    According to him, the innovation of intensification will increase and bring a higher yield, if farmers can adopt it.

    “There is need for effective participation of youths in agribusiness, technology-driven and sustainable cocoa production requirement, as well as international trade/ export practices,” he said.

    More so, Mrs Okuwafunmilayo Ewa-Jesu, National Organising Secretary of National Coconut Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN), said that about 300 products could be generated from coconut.

    Ewa-Jesu admonished youths to embrace the cultivation of coconut for them to be self-reliant

    “Coconut is a product that a family can plant where a generation to generation can benefit from it.

    “If we talk about unemployment of youths, each of the 300 products of coconut plantation can create employment for our youths, wealth and county at large,” she said.

  • Akeredolu: Ajulo commends Ondo elders for resolving political crisis

    Akeredolu: Ajulo commends Ondo elders for resolving political crisis

    Mr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer has commended the Ondo State elders for the steps taken to resolve the political crisis that had bedeviled the state.

    Ajulo, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Ondo State has been facing a political crisis intensified by the absence of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu and a contentious impeachment process involving the Deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

    He said the state eventually found solace in a pivotal meeting at the residence of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti on Nov. 13.

    Ajulo said that the state`s elders and leaders forum converged to discuss peace and development amidst the current political turbulence.

    Ajulo had earlier urged the state elders to intervene in the crisis that disrupted governance and fueled enmity among the political actors in the state.

    He expressed optimism in Ondo State’s ability to independently address challenges, while applauding the elders for responding to the call, emphasising the critical nature of such a meeting.

    Ajulo who said that collective efforts was required to forester a harmonious coexistence, urged the indigenes to join the cause initiated     by the united front of Ondo elders.

    The national leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Monday held a meeting with some elders of the state to resolve the crisis between Akeredolu and his Deputy.

  • Declare Gov Akeredolu incapacitated-Lawyers urge Ondo executive council

    Declare Gov Akeredolu incapacitated-Lawyers urge Ondo executive council

    Some lawyers of Ondo State extraction have demanded the Ondo State Executive Council to comply with the provisions of Section 189 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (As Amended) by declaring that the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, is incapacitated and unable to perform the functions of his office.

    In a letter, dated the 20th October 2023, addressed to the Executive Council of Ondo State and copied to individual members of the Council, including the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Secretary to the State Government; and the Commissioner for Justice, the lawyers namely Joshua Sebiotimo, I.I. Bewaji, Myson Nejo, Vincent Adodo, Kehinde Olowe, Abayomi Olahanmi, Michael Ojimba, Oluwaseun J. Bawa, Adeyoriju Omowole, and Victoria Lipo, bemoaned the current situation of the State in which governance in the State had been practically grounded as a result of the absence of the governor.

    They also pointed to the governor’s non performance of the functions of his office since he was flown back from Germany, where he had received medical attention.

    The lawyers consequently made the following demands from the Executive Council:

    “That the Governor should address the State by way of a press briefing on local or national media within 14 days from the day of receipt of the letter to enable his state of medical fitness be ascertained;

    “Upon the failure of the Governor to address such press conference, the State Executive Council should declare, pursuant to section 189 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, that the Governor is incapacitated and unable to perform the functions of his office.

    In the event that the State Executive Council fails to make declaration as demanded, the lawyers indicated their intention to take appropriate legal action.

    The Executive Council includes the Deputy Governor, SSG, Chief of Staff, Head of Service and all the Commissioners.

  • National award: Ondo Assembly congratulates Gov. Akeredolu

    National award: Ondo Assembly congratulates Gov. Akeredolu

    The Ondo State House of Assembly has expressed joy over plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to confer a national honour, Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), on Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

    This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Akure by Mr Akogun Omole, Chairman, House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development.

    The statement said the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, described the award as an honour well-deserved.

    Oleyelogun said that the award was a clear testimony of the various laudable contributions of the governor to national development.

    The speaker described Akeredolu as a man with passion and love for his people and that his government had brought smiles to the people.

    According to him, this is through his landmark achievements in the state, particularly in the area of security.

    He appreciated the president for the prestigious award scheduled to hold on Oct. 11, in Abuja.

  • Akeredolu pleads with FG to allow Amotekun carry weapons

    Akeredolu pleads with FG to allow Amotekun carry weapons

    The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has urged the Federal Government to allow Amotekun Corps to carry sophisticated weapons in order to protect the people.

    Speaking on his recent position on the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to private individuals and organisations, Akeredolu explained that his position was to allow Amotekun to bear sophisticated arms like the non-state actors who were engaged in protecting the oil pipelines.

    The governor stated this on Wednesday at the inauguration of the newly reconstructed office complex on the premises of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission in Oba-Ile, in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

    Decrying the precarious security situation in the country, Akeredolu vowed that he would continue to take the bull by the horn in protecting the people of the state.

    He said: “Most of the people and even some of my colleagues didn’t really understand my position on the oil pipeline surveillance contract. I have no issue with the Federal Government awarding surveillance contract to anybody. It is Federal Government’s money. They can use it anyhow they want.

    “Here, we are spending our money on Amotekun. And what I said in my statement titled ‘Who actually needs weapon’ was that the Federal Government should allow Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapons like those whom they awarded pipelines surveillance contracts.

    “If you can allow individuals to carry heavy arms to protect pipelines, why won’t you allow Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapons to protect the people? The oil facilities are not more important than the lives of the people,” he said.

    Governor Akeredolu, who disclosed that some arrests had been made in connection to the abduction of some burial guests in Ifon on Saturday, said the victims who had been released were scared to come and identify their abductors.

    He lauded all the security agencies in the state, including Amotekun, for their great work in securing the victims’ release.