Tag: Ondo Assembly
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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.…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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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…
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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…