Tag: ondo
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[#OndoDecides2020] BREAKING: Gunmen fire shots at Ondo polling unit
Sporadic shootings have been reported at one of the polling units in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State. The incident happened at Pollíng Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu, Akure. Spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Tee-Lee Ikoro confirmed the incident said Mobile Police operatives have been deployed to the scene. Details…
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ONDO DECIDES: NSCDC deploys 60 sniffer dogs, 7,079 personnel for governorship poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) said it has deployed no fewer than 7,079 personnel and 60 sniffer dogs to provide security for the Saturday governorship election in Ondo state. Deputy Commander General(DCG) in charge of Operation Mr Hillary Madu said this in Akure Madu who said that the personnel were drawn from six…
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Poll: Returning Officer not from Ondo, OAU-INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday ruled out the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede as the Returning Officer for the Ondo State governorship election. INEC said while it would not be drawn into rumors relating to the performance of its constitutional and statutory functions, the RO for…
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I must not die like Bola Ige- Fayose condemns cap removal at PDP rally
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the removal of his cap by thugs at the Peoples Democratic Party rally in Ondo State on Wednesday. Fayose cautioned that what happened to the late Bola Ige must not happen to him after the incident. TheNewGuru recalls that Ige’s cap was removed at…
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OndoDecides2020 [Debate]: Major takeaways from Akeredolu, Jegede’s battle of wits
In preparation for the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and one of his major contender, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday tackled each other on topical issues on governance. Come Saturday, the people of the state…
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Buhari campaigns for Akeredolu, says polls will be free and fair
President Muhammadu Buhari in a last pitch campaign has urged Ondo people to return Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as he also promised a free and fair election on Saturday. In a videolised statement, Buhari declared that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the October 10 gubernatorial election is peaceful, transparent and…
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#Ondo Election: I’ll storm Ondo for poll, Akeredolu is winning – Oshiomhole boasts
Former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole says he will be in Ondo State for Saturday’s governorship poll. He predicted that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu would win the election. According to Oshiomhole, Edo election had come and gone, but that Ondo poll was more important to the APC right now. He said by the…
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ONDO Poll: 33,783 police personnel to be deployed for polls – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has said that a total of 33,783 police personnel would be on election security duty during the Saturday governorship election in Ondo state Adamu said this in Akure, the Ondo state capital during stakeholders meeting with political parties ahead of the poll. According to him ” ln order to…
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Ondo 2020: My deputy is highest paid in Nigeria, yet he betrayed me – Akeredolu
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said he ignored warnings about his deputy, Agboola Ajayi and ensured he was well paid to make him comfortable. He said he gave him free hands to operate but was later betrayed . The governor, who spoke at a radio programme in Akure, said his deputy does not want to be…
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Ondo 2020: Several injured as PDP, APC supporters clash
Supporters of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) again clashed on Tuesday at Ipele and Owo towns leaving several persons injured and vehicles damaged. Both parties have confirmed the clash, with each accusing the other of masterminding the attacks. A statement by Kayode Fasua, the spokesman for the…