Tag: Oyo
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BREAKING: G-5 Gov, Makinde wins a second term
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 poll in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has been declared the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The incumbent governor defeated his challengers including Labour Party (LP)’s Akinwale
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Labour Party adopts Makinde as Oyo guber candidate
Labour Party (LP) in Oyo State on Sunday in Ibadan adopted Gov. Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its candidate for the March 11 governorship election. LP chairman, Mr. Sadiq Atayese, told a news conference that the state’s Working Committee of the party believed in the emergence of Makinde, a candidate with…
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Stop claiming endorsement from Tinubu, APC warns Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has advised Gov. Seyi Makinde and his supporters to stop claiming endorsement from the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, ahead of March 11 governorship election. This is contained in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, on Thursday in Ibadan.
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Late Alao-Akala’s son wins Ogbomoso Federal Constituency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Olamijuwonlo Akala, son of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, as the winner of Ogbomoso Federal Constituency election. Olamijuwonlo, a former Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government polled 33, 268 votes to beat
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Makinde, Deputy deliver polling unit to Tinubu in Oyo
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday delivered his polling unit to Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde had voted at the Polling Unit 01, Ward 11, Abayomi area, Iwo Road, in Ibadan North-East Local Government area.
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I’m satisfied with election conduct – Oyo gov, Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the electoral process so far, imploring electorate to exercise patience with those in charge of the exercise. Makinde, who voted at exactly 10.10 a.m. at unit 1, ward 21, Abayomi-Iwo Road in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, urged voters to exercise their civic duties responsibly.
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Court orders immediate reinstatement of sacked Oyo Water Corporation workers
The National Industrial Court, Ibadan, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of three workers of Water Corporation of Oyo State, who were unlawfully dismissed. The affected workers are Mr. Lasis Adekunle, Mrs Oluwaseyi
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Fuel scarcity: Makinde deploys free commuter buses in Oyo
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has deployed Omituntun buses free to ease movement of residents of the state following the twin crisis of new naira notes and fuel scarcity. This is contained in a statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Saturday in Ibadan. According to him, the Omituntun…
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2023: Prepare for your defeat, APC tells Makinde, PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says no amount of fake news can save Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from defeat in the 2023 general elections. Its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said
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APC, PDP trade words over killing of party member in Oyo
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State chapter has called on the police to investigate the killing of Hakeem Mudashiru, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member in Oyo town. The call came, even as PDP in the state accused APC of sponsoring a