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Bajowa Says God and Men Supported Aiyedatiwa’s Victory

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David Olayinka, Akure The Jagunmolu of Ikaleland and Ojagbulegun from The Source, Prince ( Dr.) Gen. Olu Bajowa, CFR has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing him as a Governor whose victory at the November , 16th poll was made possible by God , the Almighty and the good people of Ondo State , who showed him massive love and vote support on election day. Gen. Bajowa gave this indication in a special congratulatory statement, personally signed by him , which copy was obtained by thepolity.net In the statement, the retired…

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Adegbonmire Hails Osemawe’s Appointment As UNIMED Chancellor

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Festus Akinola, Akure Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN, the Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District has commended the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over the appointment of the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III, as the Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED). Oba Kiladejo’s appointment was conveyed in a letter to him by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, dated November 7, 2024. Senator Adegbonmire in a congratulatory message said the appointment of…

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Ex- AAUA VC, Celebrates Ex-Governor Mimiko @70

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  Former vice chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Prof Femi Mimiko, has joined millions of well wishers to congratulate his beloved brother, a former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, held on Thursday. The professor in a piece copied on his verified Facebook page, described the astute politician and medical professional as an icon and a man of conviction. He wrote, “We celebrate today an icon, a man of conviction, who not only espouses a strong social democratic conviction, but…

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Ondo PDP Governorship: Agboola Ajayi Clinches Party’s Ticket

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David Olayinka, Akure A former governor of Ondo State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, has won the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party held in the state on Thursday. He polled a total 264 votes to  defeat other aspirants  at the indirect primary election. Other aspirants are, Akinjo Kolade Victor, who polled 157 votes; Ebiseni N Olusola (99); Akinwumi A .Arize (64); Akingboye Bamidele (24); Ola John Mafo (09) and Arebuwa Tubosun, who scored two votes. With the result, Ajay, a former member of the National Assembly, will fly the party’s ticket…

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Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Ticket

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David Olayinka, Akure The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 2024 Governorship Election in the state. The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, declared Aiyedatiwa, winner of the direct primary held across the 18 local government areas of the state over the weekend. Aiyedatiwa defeated other aspirants including Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, Olusola Oke and Senator Jimoh Ibrahim. The results of the primary in each of the local government are produced below:  1. OWO LG Aiyedatiwa      …

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Why Felix Ohunyeye May Emerge Next Ondo Governor 

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Adesoji Johnson  Political activities are gearing up in Ondo State ahead of the November governorship election where the people of the state will be filing out to choose the man to steer the ship of the state for the next four years after the end of the tenure of the current administration in 2025. It is a critical period for the people of the state as they will be seeking to elect at the polls, a man who has their interest at heart and the required credentials to turn around…

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Ondo Governorship: Fears Grip Aspirants Over Jimoh Ibrahim’s Intimidating Credentials 

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By Yemi Akintomide  The 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (June 2023 to May 2027) is coming as a milestone in the history of Democratic Governance and Legislation in Nigeria since independence in 1960. The quality of men and women that are currently occupying the distingushed 109 seats of the Red Chambers are very high, judging by the numbers of former governors, former ministers, technocrats, returning senators and academicians that made up the Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio led 10th Nigeria Senate. The 10th Senate had produced distingushed members…

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Ondo 2024 : Ohunyeye Submits APC Nomination Forms, Provides Personal Documents for Scrutiny 

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David Olayinka, Akure  A leading governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo state, Dr Olamide Ohunyeye has taken a historical step in his political journey by submitting his nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the governorship primary scheduled for April 20, 2024. Despite the subdued atmosphere surrounding the event, Dr. Ohunyeye exuded confidence, expressing optimism about overcoming any obstacles that lie ahead. In a statement made available to journalists, Dr. Ohunyeye called on party members to prepare for the forthcoming  challenges, signaling his intention to…

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Campaign For Democracy Hails Ajulo’s Appointment As Ondo Attorney -General

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja Foremost pro-democracy and Civil Rights Organisation, the Campaign for Democracy has said the appointment of Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), as the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Ondo State would lead to series of judicial reforms that has never been witnessed in the sunshine state. The President of CD, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday. The statement read in part, “With Ajulo, in the Ministry of justice, our judicial system will witness tremendous transformation, unlike the…

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Ondo 2024: Governorship Aspirant Vows to Rejig Moribund Industries, Pledges loyalty to party structures

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  An All Progressive Congress aspirant for the Ondo 2024 gubernatorial election, Dr Olamide Ohunyeye, has vowed to rjig the moribund industries across the state if elected the governor of the state.  Ohunyeye made the pledge on Sunday during a parley with stakeholders of the APC at Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of the state.  The retired military officer, who lamented that many of the industries established by former governors Pa Adekunle Ajasin and Adebayo Adefarati, for economic growth in the state had been grounded, noted that…

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