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Terrorism should not be branded as banditry, says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2021 0

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has warned that the various criminal activities of kidnapping, bombing, and assault on the people in some parts of the country which are being referred to as banditry must be appropriately addressed as terrorism. He gave the warning on Monday at the

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Court Stops Akeredolu From Investigating Chief Judge

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

On Thursday, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja prohibited Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, from investigating the state’s Chief Judge over a viral video filmed by a citizen of the state, Olupelumi Fagboyegun. Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, the Chief Judge of Ondo State, had filed a lawsuit against the Governor, […]

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I never called for scrapping of Senate – Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2021 0

Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has denied pushing for the Senate to be abolished. At the House of Representatives public hearing on the review of the 1999 constitution, Akeredolu was represented by his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The report citing him as pushing for the Senate to be abolished was a “interpretative error,” according to Akeredolu. In […]

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Yoruba nation secessionists are on their own – Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2021 0

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo says he is not in support of any individual or group agitation for Yoruba nation secession. This is contained in a press statement by Mr Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Sunday in Akure. Olatunde said some groups of persons, who held a rally on Saturday […]

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Updated: Ban on Open Grazing: Southern governors decision final, says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. The Chairman, Southern Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has reiterated that there is no going back on the decision taken by the southern governors on the ban on open grazing their zones. Last week, the 17 Southern Governors had met in Asaba, Delta State, and resolved […]

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No Going Back On Decision to Ban Open Grazing – Akeredolu tells Malami

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2021 0

Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu says the southern governors’ decision to impose the open grazing ban is irreversible. Adding that the defence of open grazing by the AGF is “wicked and arrogant”. Here is the full statement. OUR DECISION IS IRREVERSIBLE AND WILL BE ENFORCED have just read the press statement credited to the Attorney […]

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Akeredolu: Buhari can’t ignore 17 Southern Govs call for dialogue, restructuring

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2021 0

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to consider the demands of the 17 southern governors of Nigeria. Recalls that 17 Southern State Governors had two days back converged on Asaba, Delta State capital, where they made some resolutions and demands from the Federal government. They demanded a ban on open […]

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JUST IN: Akeredolu announces new appointments, terminates others

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2021 0

Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the recruitment of new aides while also directing the immediate dissolution of certain political appointees. The affected appointees include Personal Assistants, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants, according to a statement signed by Mr. Olabode Richard, the governor’s chief press secretary on

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I will enter Ondo if Akeredolu is not careful – Wike warns

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

 Governor of rivers state and PDP People’s Democratic Party chairman,National Campaign Council in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he may be forced to get involved directly in the Ondo State poll should the ruling All Progressives Congress drag him into their politics. READ ALSO: Obaseki’s victory: Former Delta

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Akeredolu’s son reacts to Ajayi’s allegation of 4.3bn commission

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

The son of the Governor of Ondo State, Babajide Akeredolu, on Tuesday threatened to sue the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Agboola Ajayi, for mentioning his name in the alleged N4.3bn kept in a secret account by the previous administration. READ ALSO: Akeredolu, Mimiko avert supporters’ clash in Ondo Daily Times Nigeria gathered that […]

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Groups organise debate for Akeredolu, Jegede, others

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2020 0

By Tosin Ajuwon A group, consisting of civil society, labour, professional, media and religious bodies has concluded plans to organise a debate for candidates in the Oct. 10, Ondo gubernatorial poll. The convener of the group, Dr Gbenga Abimbola, said this at a press conference in Akure, the state capital. The debate tagged, “Face the […]

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Ondo election: At least 30,000 police officers will provide security

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

No fewer than 30,000 policemen will be deployed to provide security in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, according to the Nigeria Police Force. Daily Times understands that no fewer than 15 political parties would be participating in the election, including the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Zenith Labour Party, […]

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Ondo guber: Don’t abuse Amotekun, Secondus cautions Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has cautioned the Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu not to abuse the deployment of operatives of the newly created Western Nigeria security outfit, Amotekun, during the October 10 governorship election in the state, DAILY TIMES gathered. He said it would be […]

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Ondo 2020: No candidate is more experienced than I, Akeredolu boasts

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2020 0

The incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo State Governorship election, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu depicted himself as the most experienced among the up-and-comers challenging for the Governorship seat, Daily Times gathered.  Akeredolu will face other opponents like Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola

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ONDO: PDP wants Akeredolu, Kekemeke investigated

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the arrest and prosecution of the former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, Isaac Kekemeke over his boasts in a viral video, that the APC will use violence to rig the October 10 governorship election in Ondo state, Daily Times gathered. The […]

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Unity Forum declares support for Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Members of the Unity Forum have put their weight behind Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Ondo State elections. The group led by a former deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, made the declaration in a stakeholder meeting held in Akure the state capital on Sunday evening. READ […]

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Ondo 2020: I won’t reply Akeredolu now — Mimiko

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko says he will not respond to the various allegations levelled against him by the incumbent, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, until the governorship campaigns begin. Mimiko said this on Sunday in Ondo town when he hosted the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, at his residence. Ajayi had defected to the Zenith Labour Party […]

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We’ve lived in disunity, let peace reign – Akeredolu begs APC

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has urged  all members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) to shun disunity and uphold unity while working towards the election. The governor made this call at the reconciliation meeting with stakeholders, held in Akure, the state capital on Sunday. READ ALSO: ondo poll: Ayedatiwa emerges as Akeredolu Running Mate Akeredolu,

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Covid-19: Release funds directly to schools to provide for students – NAE

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigeria Academy of Education (NAE) has advised government to release adequate funds directly to schools to provide the needed care for students. READ ALSO: Minister calls for public and private sector… The academy gave the advice in a statement jointly signed by its President, Elizabeth Eke, and Publicity […]

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Governor Akeredolu’s son tests positive for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu’s son, Babajide has tested positive for Coronavirus. READ ALSO: Breaking: Gov. Akeredolu tests positive for CoronavirusRecall the governor just recovered from the deadly virus. DailyTimes gathered that the Governor’s son has since gone into self-isolation. Reports say Babajide is the Secretary of the Response Fund Committee