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  • Adelami breaks silence on appointment as Ondo Deputy Governor

    Adelami breaks silence on appointment as Ondo Deputy Governor

    The Deputy Governor designate of Ondo State, Dr Olayide Adelami, on Friday in Owo, said his nomination was divinely ordered as he never lobbied for the position.

    Adelami said that he had been pursuing a federal appointment when he was unexpectedly nominated by Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

    The deputy governor designate stated this during a visit to traditional rulers in his hometown of Owo, the headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of the State on Friday.

    Aiyedatiwa nominated the former deputy clerk of the National Assembly as his deputy after the dissolution of the state cabinet on Wednesday.

    The nomination was subsequently confirmed by the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday.

    Adelami stated that the development underscored the unexpected trajectory of his political journey.

    The deputy governor designate,who started his thank-you visit from the palace of the Olowo, Oba Gbadegeshin Ogunoye, also visited the Ojomoluda of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo, and the Olupenmen of Upenmen, Oba Ebenezer Adewumi-Ogunmolasuyi.

    Other obas visited included the Oloba of Uso, Oba (Dr) Ademola Oyinbade, and the Alale of Idasen, Oba Kokumoa Olotupa.

    Adelami expressed his appreciation to Aiyedatiwa for considering him worthy of the position, despite his name not being among those speculated for the position.

    He thanked the traditional rulers for their support and expressed his gratitude for being appointed to the position with the assurance that he would do everything in his power to bring developmental strides to the state.

    “I never contested for deputy governor; I was looking for a federal appointment when I was called to be a deputy. I do not take this opportunity for granted.

    “Divine providence made this happen. I will serve the people of Ondo State to the best of my ability,” he said.

    The deputy governor pledged to collaborate with the governor in advancing the state and to assist in reconciling any aggrieved party members.

    Ondo Deputy Governor-designate, SSG hold ‘Thank You’ Rally for Aiyedatiwa

    Meanwhile, Ondo State Deputy Governor designate, Dr Olayide Adelami and Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, on Friday, held a ‘thank you rally’ to appreciate Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for their appointments.

    The road rally took off from the Akure Airport, shortly after Aiyedatiwa, who had been out of the state, touched down.

    The rally by supporters of the appointees maŕched from the airport through Oba Ile to Cathedral, passing through Arakale to Government House, Alagbaka, Akure.

    Aiyedatiwa, while addressing people who had gathered at Government House, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the warm welcome accorded to him upon his return to the state capital by the people.

    The governor appreciated his deputy designate and SSG for the show of love and appreciation to him.

    “I want to thank the Deputy Governor designate Dr Adelami for the warm welcome and his unwavering support,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa said he was meeting Adelami and the SSG for the first time since their appointments.

    “Two days ago, we dissolved the former executive council, not in discord but as part of the necessary transition.

    “I presented the name of Dr Olayide Adelami to the House of Assembly for consideration, and it was approved.

    “The time for a deputy governor has come, because the responsibilities have been immense, and I am grateful for the capable hands of Adelami and the prompt action of the SSG, Hon. Oluwatuyi, who has already begun his duties,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa said that he was particularly happy with the jubilation and appreciation that met the announcement of Adelami as deputy governor nominee in Owo town (Home of Akeredolu) with calls he had received from the time of announcement.

    He said similarly, the people of Akure, the hometown of the SSG, also celebrated widely, underscoring the desire for his success and the depth of their love for him

    “I am deeply moved by the outpouring of support and the warm welcome orchestrated by deputy governor designate and the SSG.

    “Their initiative to express appreciation through this rally speaks volumes about their dedication to serving the people and fostering unity within the state,” the governor said.

  • BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new SSG, Chief of Protocol

    BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints new SSG, Chief of Protocol

    Ondo state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed Tayo Oluwatuyi Oluseye as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is the second time in 7 years Oluseye, who is currently a federal commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC), would be appointed SSG.

    Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Oluseye SSG on Wednesday following the resignation of Ifedayo Abegunde as SSG.

    The Ondo State Governor also appointed Abayomi Olasanya as the Chief of Protocol.

    The appointments were announced in a statement by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan in Akure.

    According to the statement, both appointments are with immediate effect.

  • Ondo Assembly invites Adelami for screening as Deputy Governor

    Ondo Assembly invites Adelami for screening as Deputy Governor

    The Ondo State House of Assembly has invited Olayide Adelami to appear before the House for screening as Deputy Governor on Thursday.

    The House on Wednesday confirmed receipt of a letter from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa requesting the screening of Adelami.

    The demise of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu on Dec. 27 led to Aiyedatiwa, the former Deputy Governor, becoming governor.

    The position of Deputy Governor thus became vacant.

    A statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Akure by Mr Olatunji  Oshati, the Chairman, House Committee on Information, said that the Governor’s letter was received by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji.

    The statement said that the Governor’s request was in line with the provision of Section 191(3) B and C of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

    It said that Adelami, who hails from Owo in Owo Local Government Area of the State,  is expected to appear before the House on Thursday for screening.

    The Deputy Governor nominee was a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly until his retirement in April 2018.

    He was also a governorship aspirant and contested in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in 2020 against the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu.

  • BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa officially names Deputy Governor

    BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa officially names Deputy Governor

    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially named Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for the position of Deputy Governor.

    The nomination of Adelami as Ondo State Deputy Governor comes barely six hours after Governor Aiyedatiwa dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC) on Wednesday.

    Adelami, who is a former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly (DCNA), hails from Owo.

    His nomination as Deputy Governor is subject to approval by the Ondo State House of Assembly.

    In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, the name of the new Deputy Governor has been transmitted to the State House of Assembly.

    “His nomination will be announced by the House of Assembly later today,” the statement reads.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa dissolves state Executive Council

    BREAKING: Ondo Gov, Aiyedatiwa dissolves state Executive Council

    Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.

    The dissolution was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday.

    According to the statement, all members of the Cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices.

    “Also, all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) are relieved of their duties, with immediate effect.

    “All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession.

    “The Governor thanks the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the State.”

     

  • Ondo guber: No automatic ticket for Aiyedatiwa – APC

    Ondo guber: No automatic ticket for Aiyedatiwa – APC

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there will be no automatic ticket for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024 governorship election to hold in the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports APC national spokesman, Felix Morka, said this on Thursday while stressing the democratic disposition of the ruling party.

    Morka made the comment on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme when he was asked whether the APC would give Aiyedatiwa the right of first refusal ahead of the party’s primary for the November poll.

    “We have not had that discussion but we are a democratic party, we are a progressive party; we don’t give anything to people; people have to justify and earn it.

    “And it is not to us. They have to justify their suitability, their qualification, or criteria, it is to the people of the State who are our members, who would participate in the direct or indirect primary.

    “Whatever preference anyone may have, it is all subject to the democratic decision of the party members who will participate in our primaries.

    “We don’t give free gifts in APC; we contest and we compete and we win whatever it is we can get in terms of representation,” Morka said.

    The APC spokesman also said he can’t pre-empt whether the governorship ticket would be zoned in Ondo or not.

    “We are yet to engage on zoning. We will explain to the people if and when we do that,” he said.

    Recall that Aiyedatiwa, formerly Ondo deputy governor, was sworn in as substantive governor on December 27, 2023, following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Ondo State Governorship Poll for November 16, 2024, barring last-minute changes.

    Aiyedatiwa, who will complete Akeredolu’s second term by February 2025, is constitutionally permitted to run for office with his name on the ballot and remain the governor of the state even for eight more years if the electorate so decides.

  • Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

    Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered contractors handling road projects across the state to immediately return to sites and ensure timely completion of projects.

    Aiyedatiwa gave the directive at a meeting between the contractors and Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, headed by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Allen Idowu.

    A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, in Akure on Saturday, said Aiyedatiwa also approved the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of 60km roads across the state within the next three months.

    The governor promised that all ongoing infrastructural projects in the state would be completed as scheduled.

    He directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to mobilise contractors back to sites to speed up work on the projects for early completion.

    He expressed the determination of his administration to hit the ground running with the implementation of policies and programmes of government as stated in the budget.

    Aiyedatiwa assured of timely payment for jobs done by contractors, and expressed readiness to ensure that the needed resources are made available on time to encourage them.

    The permanent secretary in the ministry said the contractors were ready to meet up with the deadline set by the governor, adding that officials of the ministry had been mobilised to play their parts.

  • Aiyedatiwa promises to ensure continuity of ”Amotekun” initiative

    Aiyedatiwa promises to ensure continuity of ”Amotekun” initiative

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said that the governors of the South West zone will continue to work together to ensure continuity of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps.

    Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance on Thursday after a five km walk from the Cathedral area to the Governor’s office in Akure by Amotekun Corps officers and men.

    The Amotekun commanders of the five South West states of Ekiti, Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ondo participated in the walk to honour the late governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

    The governor appreciated the corps for protecting lives and properties of citizens in the zone and noted that their activities over the years at protecting the people could not be over-emphasised.

    “I can assure you that Amotekun will be sustained because of its role in the society.

    “Because the security of lives and properties of the people of the south West zone is very important to us, we will use whatever is in our possession to support and sustain it,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa, therefore, commended the Amotekun corps commanders and their men for honouring the late Akeredolu, “whose passage was a monumental loss to the state and Amotekun as a whole”.

    Responding on behalf of the commanders, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of Ondo State Security Network, noted that the late Akeredolu will continue to be remembered for his legacy.

    Adeleye, who is the Chairman of the South West Amotekun Commanders, appreciated the officers and men of the corps for their unrelenting efforts.

    “We have met all the governors and all of them have shown their solidarity to the people of Ondo State.

    “All the corps commanders travelled all the way from their various states today, that’s the essence of the 5km walk we embarked on today.

    “The good work he (Akeredolu) did, mainly in the security system in South-West, is worth mentioning.

    “We all knew what the security situation was before the creation of Amotekun, that’s about three years ago, and we are living testimony of the fact that security in the South-West has greatly improved.

    “We are resolute in continuing the good work that he started. That’s our own contribution in immortalising him as our great leader.

    “Akeredolu was resolute and sincere at making sure that Amotekun corps became a reality,” he said.
    Also, the Corps Commander from Oyo, retired Col. Olayinka Olayanju noted that the corps would continue to operate.

     

  • Ondo workers set for all salary arrears payments

    Ondo workers set for all salary arrears payments

    Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised workers in the State that salaries owed them would be paid in due course.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Aiyedatiwa made the promise during a prayer service held at the State secretariat complex in Akure on Tuesday.

    The prayer service was to commit the State public service and the new year into the hands of God.

    Aiyedatiwa assured of his resolve to improve the value and dignity of the civil service for a better future.

    The governor said the civil service would be repositioned for accountability and the State would be opened up for more investment.

    He stressed all arrears owed workers in the State service, particularly the outstanding salary in 2017, would be paid in due course.

    Aiyedatiwa, who spoke on the 2024 governorship election, urged workers in public service to refrain from partisan politics and politics of bitterness.

    “The year 2024 promises to be prosperous in all facets of our lives particularly, in our quest as an administration to improve value and dignity of the service.

    “We are clear in our vision of a better tomorrow which the people of Ondo State will be proud of, irrespective of religious and political affiliations.

    “I have conviction that the new year will be an eventful year. I can say that giving the judicious implementation of our year 2024 budget, it will bring some succour amidst the economic challenges facing the people.

    “No administration can fly higher than the delivery capacity and ability of its bureaucracy.

    “It is also true that working in one accord with the bureaucracy, the political authorities can surmount most of the hurdles in its way to meeting with developmental programmes, policies and projects.

    “Therefore my dear workers, I am pleased to hear your good testimonies of payment of salaries, prompt promotion, payment of inherited salaries in arrears, training and retraining, provision of working tools and enabling environment for the service to thrive among others.

    “I also want to assure you that the fraction of the outstanding salary left will be cleared soon,” he said.

    In his address,the Head of Service, Mr Kayode Ogundele, appreciated the support of union leaders to the Renewed hope agenda of the present government.

    Ogundele promised that the welfare of the civil servants would top the agenda of government in 2024.

    In his words of exhortation, the founder of the Agape Christian Ministries International, Bishop Felix Adejumo, told the workers that leadership was a responsibility.

    Adejumo said that hence the need for everyone to pray for Aiyedatiwa to excel in the new assignment of governance.

    He charged the governor to serve with a genuine mind to reposition the state for growth and development.

    Also speaking, the National Vice Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Sunday Adeleye, appealed to the Federal and State government to restrategise on the approach to cushion the effect of subsidy in 2024.

    Adeleye said there was the need for urgent implementation of the new minimum wage as well as commitment to the welfare of workers and Nigerians.

    Similarly, the state NLC Chairman, Mr Victor Amoko, urged the state government to pay the remaining arrears of salary owed to civil servants.

  • Ondo State Governor told to abide by rule of law

    Ondo State Governor told to abide by rule of law

    The Ondo State Conscience Movement (OCM), a socio-political group, has urged Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to always allow the rule of law to reign supreme, as he pilots the affairs of the state following the demise of Mr Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Chairman of the movement, Mr Shalom Olaseni, gave the advice in a congratulatory and condolence message sent to the Ondo State Government and the family of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Thursday.

    “May the indomitable spirit of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu inspire and guide the state towards an era of prosperity under the sagacious leadership of the new governor,” he said.

    Akeredolu died on Wednesday after a protracted illness. He had last week transferred authority to his former Deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, through the State House of Assembly, to oversee the affairs of the state

    Olaseni said that working in accordance with the law would enable Aiyedatiwa to foster an era of unity, progress and enhanced welfare for the people.

    “In this transitional period, we implore Governor Aiyedatiwa to ascend with courage, fairness, and a resolute commitment to the principles of good governance.

    “The challenges that lie ahead demand not just a leader but a visionary who can navigate the intricacies of our state with sagacity and impartiality.

    “We call on Governor Aiyedatiwa to seize this opportunity to entrench responsive governance and leadership that reflects the aspirations of the people.

    “Selecting a cabinet composed of only the brightest and most capable minds will be crucial in perpetuating the legacy left by Governor Akeredolu.

    “Recognising the leadership vacuum left in the wake of critical health challenges and political rifts, we urge the new governor to swiftly address this by nominating a Deputy-Governor within the constitutionally stipulated time frame,” he added.

    He prayed for the new governor to succeed in his arduous journey as the number citizen of the state, while urging the Akeredolu’s family to take solace in God following the demise of the state’s beloved former governor.

    According to Olaseni, the state government and the resilient people of Ondo are still at loss to the sudden demise of their beloved former governor.

    Akeredolu’s indomitable spirit, courage, and tenacity in the face of relentless grip of ill health have left an indelible mark in the hearts of Ondo people.

    “Governor Akeredolu, a paragon of unwavering determination, navigated the tumultuous waters of his illness with grace and fortitude, embodying the very essence of leadership.

    “Today, we bow our heads in reverence, reflecting upon the tireless efforts he invested in securing the lives of Ondo State citizens, particularly through the visionary Amotekun initiative.

    “His legacy in this regard is not just a chapter in our history but a living testament to the resilience of a man who spoke truth to power.

    “As we mourn the departure of a political titan, let it be known that the Ondo State Conscience Movement stands in unwavering solidarity with those profoundly affected by this loss.

    “We pay homage to Governor Akeredolu’s exemplary service, his foresight, and the enduring impact of his leadership, pledging to carry the torch of his ideals into the future,” Olaseni added.