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  • Aiyedatiwa declares 3-day mourning for late Ondo SSG

    Aiyedatiwa declares 3-day mourning for late Ondo SSG

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi.

    The SSG died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident.

    Aiyedatiwa made the declaration on Sunday in Akure when he led members of the State Executive Council (SEC) on a condolence visit to the wife and family of the deceased.

    According to the governor, Oluwatuyi was a recurring decimal in the politics and governance of Ondo State.

    “The history of the state will not be complete without a mention of his impact. A three-day mourning and prayer, from Sunday, 5th to Tuesday, 7th January, is declared in honour of the late SSG.

    “The late Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people,” Aiyedatiwa said.

    The governor, who also spoke with the children of the deceased based outside the country via video call, extolled the virtues of Oluwatuyi.

    He described him as a complete gentleman who conducted his public and private life with decorum and humility.

    Aiyedatiwa prayed for the repose of the deceased soul, and promised the support of the government for the family.

    “Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, you came, you lived, you performed your God-given tasks and impacted lives. You have decided to leave us at a time we never expected, but God said it is time to come home.

    “May you have rest at the bossom of your creator, God. Amen,” the governor wrote in the condolence register.

    Meanwhile, Pastor Ayoade Babalola, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, led the team in a special prayer for the family, Akure community and the state.

  • Aiyedatiwa signs N698.66bn budget for 2025 into law

    Aiyedatiwa signs N698.66bn budget for 2025 into law

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Monday, assented to the N698.66 billion budget passed by the legislature for the 2025 fiscal year.

    Aiyedatiwa signed the budget into law in Akure, witnessed by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Chief Olamide Omidiji and some members of the State Executive Council

    The budget, christened “Budget of Recovery” has N433.622 billion (62.06%) and N265.037 billion (37.94%) allocated to Capital and Recurrent Expenditures respectively.

    The governor said that 62.06 per cent of the budget was allocated to capital development in order to jump start the economy and initiate massive infrastructural renewal across the state.

    This, Aiyedatiwa said, was with a view to providing the needed foundation for desired recovery.

    “I wish to reiterate that the main objective of the budget is to make life easy for our people. This objective is sacrosanct and non-negotiable!

    “It is our administration’s collective resolve to continue to break new grounds that will definitely usher in sustained prosperity for the good people of Ondo State.

    “It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today on the occasion of the signing of the year 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law.

    “This is a critical moment for our administration, one that marks a significant step towards fulfilling the promises we made to the people of Ondo State during the electioneering processes,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa also appreciated the people of the state for the unwavering trust and confidence in his administration as evidenced by the votes he got during the Nov. 16 governorship election.

    He said that fiscal discipline, accountability, transparency and full disclosure would be strictly enforced in implementation of the 2025 budget.

    Earlier, the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, expressed happiness that the legislative was able to work and pass the budget within two weeks.

    Oladiji also commended the priority attention the governor had given the economy and infrastructural development in the state.

  • Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new DG of OSRC

    Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new DG of OSRC

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the dissolution of the board and management of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC).

    The board and manangement was led by Mr Kunle Adebayo, the Director General (DG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station.

    Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure.

    The statement further said that the governor had also approved the appointment of Mr Keneth Odusola-Stevenson as the new DG/CEO of the station.

    “The dissolved management and board are to hand over all government properties in their care to the new director general with immediate effect.

    “Gov. Aiyedatiwa thanks the chairman and members of the dissolved board and management for their services and wishes them well in their future endeavours,” the statement reads.

  • Ondo: What Tinubu said about Aiyedatiwa’s election victory

    Ondo: What Tinubu said about Aiyedatiwa’s election victory

    President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his re-election at Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election.

    The President also commended the peaceful conduct of the process, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement.

    The President congratulated Aiyedatiwa and other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the polls to the civility in the state.

    He enjoined the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.

    “President Tinubu believes the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    “He affirmed that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process,” said the statement.

    The President also commended INEC for the efficiency of uploading more than 98 per cent of results on the same day of the elections.

    He extended his appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, the military and other security outfits for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order.

    The President urged candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the election to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress on areas of conflict.

  • Aiyedatiwa reacts after winning Ondo governorship election

    Aiyedatiwa reacts after winning Ondo governorship election

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reacted after winning the Ondo State governorship election, urging opposition parties to join hands with him and develop the State together.

    Aiyedatiwa’s call came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared him the winner of Saturday’s governorship election held in the State.

    Incumbent Governor Aiyedatiwa polled 366,781 votes, while Ajayi scored 117,835 votes across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State.

    Aiyedatiwa was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.

    In his acceptance speech, Aiyedatiwa while promising to run an all inclusive government,  commended INEC and security agencies and all stakeholders involved in the election for a diligent job done.

    He also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for providing exemplary leadership by ensuring a level playing ground in the just concluded election

    Aiyedatiwa later dedicated his victory firstly to God and secondly to the memories of his former boss, late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu.

    As your governor, I promise to continue to run an inclusive and participatory government, where every citizen has a voice and an opportunity to contribute to our collective progress.

    “We will continue to prioritise the welfare of our people, foster economic growth, and ensure that our state remains a beacon of hope and prosperity for generations to come.

    “Now that the elections are over, it is time to rededicate ourselves to the service of our dear state.

     

    “I therefore want to extend a hand of fellowship to the opposition parties and to invite you to collaborate with us in the onerous task of building a better Ondo State for the overall good of our people.

     

    “Let us put aside our differences and work together to create a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and our communities,” he said.

     

    Speaking in an interview with newsmen after the official declaration of results, the APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, said the plot to take over Oyo and Osun states had started.

    Ganduje said he was happy that the people of Ondo state showed their love for the party through their votes.

    Also present at the event were some APC governors including  Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos State, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.

    Others were Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Rev. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Sen. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, Bassey Otu of Cross River and Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.

  • BREAKING: INEC declares Aiyedatiwa winner of Ondo governorship election

    BREAKING: INEC declares Aiyedatiwa winner of Ondo governorship election

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the governorship election conducted in Ondo State on Saturday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Aiyedatiwa, who is the incumbent Governor of Ondo, is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.

    He polled a total of 366,781 votes to defeat his closest rival in the election, Agboola Ajayi, who is the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the election. The APC cleared all 18 local government areas.

    While the PDP polled a total of 117,845 votes, the Labour Party (LP) polled 1,162 votes and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) polled 2,692 votes.

    TNG reports the collation officer, Prof Olayemi Akinwunmi announced the result of the Ondo governorship election at the State headquarters of INEC in Akure.

    Declaring the winner of the election after collation of results, Prof Akinwunmi said: “That I am the returning officer for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election held on the 16th day of November 2024.

    “That Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner of the election and returned as elected”.

  • Ondo 2024: Three candidates withdraw for Aiyedatiwa

    Ondo 2024: Three candidates withdraw for Aiyedatiwa

    Three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the Saturday’s election, in Ondo State after endorsing Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The candidates made the disclosure during a solidarity visit to Aiyedatiwa by Dr Ajibola Falaye, the candidate of the Accord Party, who spoke on behalf of the three parties on Thursday in Akure.

    The other two are the governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Mr Jenyo Ataunoko and the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Olaide Rasheed Ibrahim.

    The governorship candidate of the ADC Mr Adeyemi Nejo, had earlier declared support for Aiyedatiwa.

    Falaye said their decisions to back the governor for Saturday’s election was based on observations of his longstanding commitment to public service, since his time as the deputy governor.

    “We have been watching him, and his doors are always open to all. The state has been experiencing relative peace under his watch, which reflects his commitment to safeguarding the lives of our people.

    “We see the infrastructural development that has taken place even within this short period. It is clear that the governor is actively working for the people.

    “This Saturday, we will turn our commitment into votes. We will vote for continuity in Ondo State,” he said.

    Responding, Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the endorsement, calling it a quality decision made out of goodwill by the candidates and their parties.

    “I didn’t call for this, but I am grateful that my colleagues in the race have voluntarily identified with my mandate and are ready to mobilise their supporters to vote for the APC,” he said.

  • Ondo 2024: Don’t relax yet – Gov Aiyedatiwa tells supporters

    Ondo 2024: Don’t relax yet – Gov Aiyedatiwa tells supporters

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appealed to his supporters not to relax until his victory in the Saturday’s governorship election.

    Aiyedatiwa, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, stated this on Thursday in Akure during an interactive event organised by the Special Engagement Committee of the APC National Campaign Council.

    Aiyedatiwa appealed to his supporters not to be complacent in their efforts ahead of the poll for desired results.

    The governor said that the remaining hours before the election should be used to intensify the mobilisation drive towards delivering victory for the party.

    “We have only one agenda ahead of us; that is to deliver the victory on Saturday because we have campaigned across the state and listened to the plights of the people.

    “Let us go back to our communities and continue the work; we must not be complacent, there are still works to be done and we must be ready to finish the work for ultimate victory.

    “Just this morning, eight governorship candidates have declared support for us ahead of the election and that should tell us that the people are with us,” he said.

    The governor added that when elected, he would deliver on his promises to the people towards the development of the state.

    The Chairman of the Special Engagement Committee and Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, said the task before members of the committee was to galvanise supporters and stakeholders ahead of the Saturday’s poll.

    Radda, represented by his Deputy Governor Farouk Lawal, said he was happy with the level of acceptance of the party by the people of the state.

    The Secretary of the Committee and former Commissioner in the State, Mr Femi Adekambi, said the priority of the committee was to deliver 100 percent victory for the APC.

  • Why Ondo people should re-elect Gov Aiyedatiwa – VP Shettima

    Why Ondo people should re-elect Gov Aiyedatiwa – VP Shettima

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima has implored voters in Ondo State to re-elect Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

    Shettima made the call on Wednesday while addressing the crowd at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign.

    The Vice-President assured that the duo would bring hope, prosperity, and unity. He added that they would ensure that the sun continued to shine brighter in the sunshine state.

    Shettima told the electorate to ensure their votes collectively become their voice, conviction and message to those underestimating APC’s strength and will in the state.

    “Aiyedatiwa is not merely campaigning to hold onto a position — he is campaigning to bring hope, prosperity, and unity to every corner of Ondo State.

    ”I am confident he is the leader who can turn these ambitions into realities. This election is more than a choice between two candidates. It is a choice between progress and stagnation; unity and division. It is a chance to stand with a party that has consistently delivered and with a leader who truly understands the heartbeat of Ondo.

    “So, as you go to the polls, remember what we stand for. Remember what you deserve: a governor with the experience, the compassion, and the strength to keep pushing Ondo toward greatness. Let’s secure Ondo’s future together. Let us vote APC, and re-elect Aiyedatiwa,” he said.

    Extending President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill to the people of the state, Shettima said the President was in support of Aiyedatiwa. According to him, President Tinubu is confident that the governor’s re-election will sustain the commitment of APC to the people’s well-being.

    “Today, I bring you the goodwill of  President Tinubu, who would have loved to be here today, but he is with us in spirit, and he has fully endorsed the Aiyedatiwa-Adelami ticket as the torchbearers of prosperity for the state,” he said.

    Shettima urged the people of Ondo to look beyond distractions and instead at the integrity and stability, the APC has brought to the state.

    “Look at the work we’ve done to strengthen our economy; even if the gains may not always be immediately visible. Consider the real, practical solutions APC offers to make the sun shine brighter in Ondo State,” he added.

    He described Aiyedatiwa and his deputy as men of exceptional courage and leaders tested by challenges that would have deterred many.

    Shettima noted that the governor had shown remarkable resilience in building a formidable force for the APC in the state.

    “From overcoming politically motivated attacks to uniting our great party, he has proven himself not just a survivor but a leader who stands strong for the good people of the sunshine state,” he said.

    Earlier, Aiyedatiwa urged the people to vote for APC, saying that his predecessor, late Rotimi Akeredolu, would be happy seeing all APC winning the election.

    Aiyedatiwa recalled that Akeredolu once told him that he, Aiyedatiwa, would succeed him, adding that the late governor would be glad to see this happen come Saturday.

    He said that the electorate would attest to the level of development in the state, pledging that by the time he returned, he would do his best.

    The National Chairman of APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, also expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa would win the Saturday, Nov. 16 gubernatorial election. According to him, a vote for Aiyedatiwa is a vote for unity, peace and development.

  • Ondo 2024: “I wish you all the best” – Obasanjo tells Aiyedatiwa

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, wished Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State victory in Saturday’s governorship election.

    Aiyedatiwa is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nov. 16 election. Obasanjo wished the governor well in the election when he paid him a courtesy visit in Akure.

    The former President is in the state ahead of the inauguration of the Ojaja Park in Akure, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

    Obasanjo spoke after the governor pleaded to be excused because of tight campaign schedules.

    “I understand the challenges of this period for you. I remember my campaign in the 1999 election; I covered the entire six states of the South-West in one day.

    “I think we started in Akure, Ondo State, then Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8:00p.m. This is a crucial part of the process and I wish you all the best,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa thanked the former President for the visit. He acknowledged his contributions to the development of Nigeria, adding that his achievements as President remained indelible.

    The governor described Obasanjo as a good recurring decimal in the life of the nation.

    Aiyedatiwa said that in spite of his high profile and military background, Obasanjo remained a very humble and humane leader.