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  • 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.

  • Anti-party activities: Ondo Assembly sacks two members

    Anti-party activities: Ondo Assembly sacks two members

    Ondo State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two members vacant for anti-party activities.

    The House declared that Hon. Favour Tomomewo (APC-Ilaje 2) and Hon. Torhukerhijo Success (APC-Ese-Odo) were actively involved in Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) recent gubernatorial primary election in the state.

    The declaration followed a letter earlier received from the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ade Adetimenhin, requesting for the sacking of the two lawmakers from the House.

    Speaker of the House, Hon. Bamidele Oloyelogun, said the declaration was in consonance with Section 109 (1g) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

    He called on INEC to conduct election to fill the vacant seats within 90 days.

    He also directed the two lawmakers to return all government properties in their custody to the Clerk of the House while all their benefits and entitlements have been stopped.

    Oloyelogun expressed worry at the lawmakers’ action and said there was no crisis in the APC in the state to warrant it.

    The House also passed a bill providing for the establishment of alternative dispute resolution in the state.

  • Ondo Assembly declares ex-Deputy Speaker, Ogundeji’s seat vacant

    Ondo Assembly declares ex-Deputy Speaker, Ogundeji’s seat vacant

    Ondo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, sacked its former Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, over his defection to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his seat vacant.

    The assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun, called on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by election in Odigbo constituency I within 90 days.

    Clerk of the assembly, Jayeola Benjamin, had read a letter written by the APC Chairman in the state, Ade Adetimehin, requesting the House to declare Ogundeji’s seat vacant.

    Adetimehin said that the request was sequel to the letter written to the party by Ogundeji on March 19, notifying it of its resignation from the party.

    Ogundeji, who was elected on the platform of the party to represent Odigbo constituency I in the assembly in 2019, had said that he had registered as a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    The APC chairman quoted Section 109 of 1999 Constitution as stating that any lawmaker who became a member of any political party other than the one under whose platform he was elected into the assembly must vacate his seat.

    Majority Leader of the assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi (APC-Owo II), therefore, moved a motion that Ogundeji’s seat should be declared vacant and was seconded by Deputy Speaker, Samuel Aderoboye (Odigbo II).

    The speaker then declared the former deputy speaker’s seat vacant, based on APC’s letter, and in accordance with the constitution.

    He directed that a letter be written to INEC to conduct a by election in the constituency within 90 days.

    Oleyelogun also directed that Ogundeji’s benefits and entitlements be stopped forthwith and that all the government property in his possession be returned to the assembly immediately.

    In his reaction to the development, Ogundeji, however, said that the assembly had acted contrary to the order of the court.

    Ogundeji, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), maintained that he was no longer a member of APC.

    He said that he decided to join PDP, owing to what he called division in the ruling party.

    “APC deregistered me during its registration exercise sometime last year and I have to belong to a political party. That was why I join PDP.

    “It is no longer news that the matter is already before a court of competent jurisdiction, that is, a Federal High Court.

    “The court had served the speaker, through the clerk of the house, notice against declaring my seat vacant and that no action should be taken in respect of the matter.

    “So, if it is true that they have declared my seat vacant, then they have acted in contravention of the court order, which is tantamount to contempt of court,” Ogundeji said.

  • Ondo Assembly Passes Anti-Grazing Bill, Two Others

    Ondo Assembly Passes Anti-Grazing Bill, Two Others

    The Ondo State House of Assembly on Friday passed a bill to regulate security, rearing and grazing of livestock and establishment of ranches.

    The Chairman House Committee on Agriculture, Honourable Taofeek Oladele observed that the bill when passed into law will prevent the destruction of farm crops in the state.

    Oladele noted that the law will address clashes between herders and farmers, enhance the growth of livestock farming, prevent control and manage the spread of diseases and as well encourage modern techniques of animal husbandry.

    After a thorough debate on the bill, it was considered necessary for approval and the Speaker, Rt. Honourable Bamidele Oleyeloogun ruled in favour of the bill after a voice vote.

    The lawmakers also passed two other bills into law: the judicial autonomy bill as well as the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) bill.

  • Ondo Assembly reinstates four suspended members

    Ondo Assembly reinstates four suspended members

    The Ondo State House of Assembly has announced the reinstatement of four suspended members of the House.

    Speaker of the House, Bamidele Oleyelogun, announced this on Monday while presiding over the plenary at the legislative chamber of the Assembly complex in Akure, the state capital.

    The reinstated lawmakers include a former deputy speaker, Iroju Ogundeji (Odigbo I Constituency), as well as Favour Tomomewo (Ilaje II Constituency), Adewinle Adewale (Ondo West II Constituency), and Akinrindibo Leonard (Ondo West I Constituency).

    Trouble started about six months ago in the build-up to the October 10 governorship election in the state.

    This was triggered by the defection of the deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and later to Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) where he contested the poll.

    Following his exit from the ruling party, the Assembly served a notice of impeachment on the deputy governor on July 7, citing allegations of gross misconduct.

    But the four reinstated lawmakers and five others refused to sign the impeachment process of Agboola.

    After the lawmakers were suspended, they later sued the Assembly before an Ondo State High Court in Akure which ordered their reinstatement.

    Justice Ademola Bola who presided over the case had also ordered the Assembly’s leadership to pay each of the lawmakers N5 million for suspending them unlawfully.

    Rather than obeying, the Assembly leadership filed a suit at the Court of Appeal seeking to stay the order of the lower court.

    It, however, lost the case as the appellate court upheld the decision of the lower court.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker

    BREAKING: Ondo Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker

    The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday impeached the deputy speaker, Iroju Ogundeji over alleged gross misconduct.

    Ogundeji, who is representing Odigbo constituency 2 was impeached following the House resolutions.

    The assembly on July 8, suspended Ogundeji and three other lawmakers for alleged parliamentary misconduct until they were recently reinstated by the Ondo State High Court in Akure on August 8 and confirmed by the Federal Appeal Court in Akure on Nov. 18.

    Mr Olugbenga Omole, Ondo State House of Assembly Chairman Ad-hoc Committee on Information made this known in a statement available to newsmen in Akure.

    Omole said that Samuel Aderoboye representing Odigbo Constituency 2 was elected as the new deputy speaker.

    “The former Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji in a parliamentary resolution presented by Mr Tomide Akinrogunde was alleged of gross misconduct inimical to the progress of the assembly.

    “The resolution which was signed by 20 out of 26 members of the assembly, was in line with the Standing Order of the assembly, hence was adopted at plenary.

    “The Speaker, David Oleyelogun, therefore, called for nomination and Samuel Aderoboye was elected through a majority voice vote.

    According to him, a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the former Deputy Speaker has been inaugurated.

    In his acceptance speech, the new deputy speaker, pledged to work with other stakeholders in ensuring the delivery of democracy dividends to the people.

    Meanwhile, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, representing Owo Constituency 1 has been appointed as the new Majority leader, Festus Akingbaso representing Idanre State Constituency is the new Minority Leader while Taofeeq Mohammed is the new Chief Whip.

  • Thugs invade Ondo Assembly as court quashes suspension of four lawmakers

    Thugs invade Ondo Assembly as court quashes suspension of four lawmakers

    Suspected thugs have invaded the premises of the Ondo State House of Assembly following a court ruling that quashed the suspension of four lawmakers.

    Those whose suspension were lifted are; Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ogundeji Iroju, the only woman in the House, Mrs. Favour Tomomowo, Hon Wale Williams and Hon Tomide Akinribido.

    They were among the nine lawmakers that refused to sign impeachment notice against the Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi.

    The thugs were stationed at strategic locations in the Assembly complex

    Meanwhile, Speaker of the Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, insisted that they were not thugs but members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

    He said the NURTW members were at the Assembly premises for a meeting on conduct during the forthcoming elections.

     

  • [TNG Analysis] Ondo 2020: Finally, Akeredolu bares his fangs as state Assembly suspends Dep Speaker

    [TNG Analysis] Ondo 2020: Finally, Akeredolu bares his fangs as state Assembly suspends Dep Speaker

    By Emman Ovuakporie

    Finally, Governor of Ondo state Rotimi Akeredolu in cohort with the state Assembly have succeeded in suspending the deputy speaker, Hon Irioju Ogundeji alongside Adewale Williams.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) in this brief analysis x-rays the many political battles the embattled governor is fighting to remain afloat.

    Both lawmakers were among the nine lawmakers that kicked against impeachment move against Deputy Governor of the state, Hon Agboola Ajayi on Tuesday.

    Recall that Ajayi had defected to the main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to slug it out with his former boss in the forthcoming guber election in the state.
    Also, Ajayi had raised an alarm that his principal was hell bent in greasing the palms of the state Assembly lawmakers to ensure he is impeached.

    In the last three days the assembly has been making frantic efforts to perfect impeachment of Ajayi.

    On Tuesday, the state Assembly issued an impeachment notice to Ajayi and nine members also notified the assembly that they are not part of the kangaroo arrangements.

    On Wednesday two lawmakers were suspended apparently to get the required figures to impeach Ajayi.

    Since Ajayi defected, Akeredolu has not known peace fighting his powerless deputy who had relocated from APC to PDP to seek a fresh lease of life to better his political future.

    He had sacked all his deputy’s ploitical aides and by last Monday his SSG, Sunday Abegunde fired Akeredolu and narrated how his principal never in the first place won the 2016 guber polls in the state.

    Abegunde has equally vowed not to leave APC as he would rather remain behind in the party to fight against Akeredolu.
    This is one battle that the embattled governor may not be able to fight as the former SSG will spill more beans and plant mines on the path of Akeredolu.

    As the immediate past SSG there maybe more secrets to expose that may turn the tables against the governor.

    The forces mounting against the Sunshine State Governor are becoming larger than life as on a daily basis more political enemies are emerging.

    At this point, Akeredolu does not really need enemies rather he should be fishing for political allies.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Assembly suspends Deputy Speaker

    BREAKING: Ondo Assembly suspends Deputy Speaker

    The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Irioju Ogundeji alongside another member of the House, Hon Adewale Williams have been suspended by the leadership of the assembly.

    Both lawmakers were among the nine lawmakers that kicked against impeachment move against Deputy Governor of the state, Hon Agboola Ajayi on Tuesday.

    They were suspended for alleged unruly behaviour.

    Details shortly…

  • COVID-19: Ondo Assembly proceeds on indefinite break

    The Ondo State House of Assembly has proceeded on indefinite break in a bid to contain the spread of Coronavirus pandemic.

    Mr Bode Adeyelu, the Clerk of the House, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Akure.

    ”It is more worrisome that there has been increase in the number of index cases that are being recorded in our country on daily basis in the last few weeks.

    “Ondo State House of Assembly wishes to commend and appreciate the timely efforts and interventions of both the Federal and the state governments to curb the spread of this deadly virus.

    “Among other reasons for the recess is to afford distinguished honourable members the opportunity to embark on sensitisation and awareness campaign to their various constituencies on the need for their constituents to observe the prescribed precautionary measures as outlined by the government.

    “This will last until an appreciable decline or total eradication of this pandemic is recorded in the country,” the statement reads.

    According to the statement, the new resumption date would be communicated in due time.

    All indigenes and residents are also advised to fully cooperate with government by abiding and complying with all prescribed health tips and precautionary steps as laid down by authorities.

    ”This will completely wipe out the virus and ensure a healthy and safe environment within a reasonable time frame,” the statement said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the house had earlier embarked on a two-week recess on March 19 in order to stem the tide of the virus and embark on sensitisation across their various constituencies