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  • Akure Stands Still As AMG Commissions Secretariat, Inaugurates State, LG, And Ward Executives

    Akure Stands Still As AMG Commissions Secretariat, Inaugurates State, LG, And Ward Executives

     Tinubu’s reforms are working, economy stabilising — Asagunla
    * AMG targets double votes for President in 2027 — Atikase
    Akure, the Ondo State capital, came to a standstill on Friday as the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), a pro-Tinubu independent support group, commissioned its secretariat and also inaugurated its State, 18 Local Government, and 203 Ward Executive members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
    Vehicular movement along one lane of the busy Oba Adesida/Cathedral dual carriageway was diverted by traffic officers to allow the smooth conduct of the event, while security was beefed up with heavy presence of the Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
    In a carnival-like atmosphere, thousands of members of the group, mainly members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged their commitment to mobilise massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
    AMG, founded by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is one of the leading platforms set up to rally grassroots backing for President Tinubu.
    Speaking at the inauguration, AMG’s Director-General, Asiwaju Olumuyiwa Asagunla, said Tinubu’s bold economic reforms are beginning to yield results.
    He said: “Initially, things went awry. Garri sold for about N1,200 per congo, rice for N1,500 per congo, and petrol between N1,200 and N1,700. But now, how much are we buying petrol? How much is a congo of rice? Things are getting better in Nigeria.
    “If within two years we are seeing improvement, then we must allow the government of Bola Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Agenda, to continue.”
    Also speaking, the Ondo State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Otito Atikase, said Tinubu’s developmental projects across the state have made the job of AMG members much easier.
    He explained that the group’s target is to mobilise every eligible voter in the state to double the number of votes President Tinubu received in 2023.
    Atikase listed some of the ongoing projects as the Akure–Ado-Ekiti dualisation, the Ore–Akure dualisation, and the 71-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar coastal road.
    According to him: “This is the first time Ondo State will witness such a surge in federal projects. Work will soon commence on the Benin–Owo–Akure–Ilesha road, with N15 billion budgeted for the dualisation in this year’s budget.
  • Ondo Redemption Front Demands Transparency on Trillion-Naira State Funds

    Ondo Redemption Front Demands Transparency on Trillion-Naira State Funds

    The Ondo Redemption Front has issued a strongly worded State of the State address for September 2025, raising alarm over what it describes as the deepening decay in governance under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The civic group expressed grave concern in a statement released to newsmen on Monday afternoon in Akure over the diversion of local government funds, the collapse of the healthcare system, stalled infrastructure projects, and unresolved financial scandals, including the mysterious handling of nearly a trillion naira in state resources since Aiyedatiwa assumed office. It accused the administration of lacking vision, capacity, and accountability, warning that unless urgent corrective steps are taken, the governor risks being remembered not as a transformative leader but as a fleeting interlude of drift and decay in Ondo State’s history.
    Below is the full text:
    STATE OF THE STATE
     (SEPTEMBER 2025)
    Civil Society
     Stakeholders here present,
    Gentlemen and Ladies of the Press,
    Ladies and Gentlemen,
    The Ondo Redemption Front, a frontline civic organisation committed to truth and accountability, once again steps forward with this State of the State Address. 
    We do so with a heavy sense of responsibility, knowing that silence in the face of misgovernance is complicity.
    Last month, we raised serious concerns regarding the state of healthcare, governance, infrastructure, and financial accountability in Ondo State. 
    Today, we stand before you with an even greater sense of alarm, because those concerns remain unanswered, unaddressed, and in some cases, worsened.
     This government, under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is increasingly proving itself to be directionless, unlistening, and lacking the capacity to govern effectively.
    Also, our platform is very disturbed about the way Aiyedatiwa’s administration is strangling the local government administration in the state despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration. 
    ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION I THE STATE
    Ordinarily, we ought to have had this press conference in Akure but our deep concern to draw the attention of the Federal Government to what appears to be diversion of the Local Government funds in Ondo State has brought us here.
    You will recall that the Honorable Attorney General of Federation sometimes ago approached the Supreme Court in order to give life to our Local Governments.
    The reliefs sought by the Federal Government for our Local Government was granted and the Honorable Attorney General assured Nigerians and by extension Ondo State people that our local governments will have independent way of accessing their funds directly from federation account for effective local government administration.
    To our dismay, it appears the judgment of the supreme court has no effect hence the reason why Ondo State Local Governments are becoming worse compared to how it used to be as the state government never allowed the local government to have access to their funds for the development of their respective local government.
    We hereby call on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Judgement on the Local Government autonomy.     
    HEALTHCARE: A SECTOR ABANDONED
    The promise of “inclusive welfare” has become an empty slogan. 
    Our general hospitals remain in decay, poorly staffed and under-equipped.
     Pregnant women still face the same old nightmares of poor maternal care, while primary health centres across the state struggle with shortages of drugs and basic supplies.
    Governor Aiyedatiwa’s recent commissioning of a mental health and rehabilitation centre built by a citizen of the State was widely celebrated in the press. 
    Yet, for the average citizen in Okitipupa, Ikare, or Owo who cannot access basic treatment for malaria, childbirth, or road accident emergencies, such grand openings mean very little. 
    What our people need is not fanfare but a functioning health system that saves lives.
     Sadly, that remains elusive under this government.
    GOVERNANCE: A FAILURE TO LISTEN AND LEAD
    True governance demands listening, planning, and acting decisively. 
    But under Governor Aiyedatiwa, governance has been reduced to pronouncements, ceremonies, and endless political shadowboxing.
    Instead of tackling the state’s pressing challenges, the Governor has wasted time in unnecessary political feuds, from his running battles with political leaders and Stakeholders in the state to skirmishes within his own party.
     This obsession with rivalry over responsibility has left roads impassable, youth unemployment deepening, and service delivery stagnant.
    More disturbing are the financial scandals that refuse to go away. The ₦240 billion bond issuance and allegations of ₦12 billion monthly kickbacks remain unexplained. 
    The people of Ondo State deserve answers, yet what we get are dismissals, propaganda, and silence. The Ondo State House of Assembly has so far abdicated its duty, choosing to play politics instead of holding the executive accountable. Silence, in this case, is not neutrality, it is complicity.
    MISSTEPS AND MISPLACED PRIORITIES
    Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration is plagued by a series of missteps that reveal its lack of vision. The much-touted infrastructure projects, like the Safari Village Bridge, have either stalled, been poorly executed, or amounted to little more than ribbon-cutting ceremonies for cameras.
     These failures are not just technical, they expose the absence of planning, feasibility studies, and a serious will to deliver sustainable development.
    Another glaring example is the traditional chieftaincy documentation policy, which was hurriedly rolled out earlier in the year under the guise of curbing succession disputes.
     Instead of strengthening community participation and resolving long-standing conflicts through dialogue, the government rushed into bureaucratic decrees that risk aggravating tensions rather than healing them. 
    This is symptomatic of a government more interested in control than in real solutions.
    A GOVERNMENT WITHOUT CAPACITY
    Eighteen months into his stewardship, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa behaves not like a leader with a mission, but like an accidental governor still surprised by his own position.
     His administration shows no urgency, no coherent plan, and no measurable progress. Governance is reduced to public relations while the people bear the burden of stagnation.
    The truth is stark: this government lacks capacity. 
    It cannot plan, it cannot deliver, and worst of all, it does not listen. The people of Ondo State deserve better than to be spectators in a political theatre of incompetence.
    By December 2025, two fiscal year (2024 and 2025 budget) would have been implemented by Governor Aiyedatiwa. With the way the Federal Government has increased allocations to the states, there are indications that about a trillion naira has been under the management of Governor Aiyedatiwa and how the funds has been utilized remains a mystery to the people of the state with the Governor not ready to explain to the people of the state how the state resources are being utilized.   
    OUR COUNSEL
    Governor Aiyedatiwa must wake up and face the sacred trust he has been handed. 
    He must:
    Immediate and unconditional release of Local Government funds to all the Local Government in Ondo State as released by the federal government through FAAC
    Release audited accounts of all bond proceeds and state finances.
    3. Reinvest in healthcare and rescue the crumbling infrastructure system.
    4. End political distractions and focus on service delivery.
    5. Allow the House of Assembly to exercise real oversight free from partisanship.
    CONCLUSION
    Leadership is not an inheritance, it is not a lottery prize. It is a sacred trust. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must understand that the people of Ondo State gave him an overwhelming mandate in November 2024 not to preside over drift and decay, but to deliver transformation.
    If he continues on this path of lethargy and mediocrity, history will not remember him as a leader but as an interlude, a man who inherited power by accident and squandered opportunity by choice.
    Ondo Redemption Fronts
  • Ondo Redemption Front Demands Transparency on Trillion-Naira State Funds

    Ondo Redemption Front Demands Transparency on Trillion-Naira State Funds

    The Ondo Redemption Front has issued a strongly worded State of the State address for September 2025, raising alarm over what it describes as the deepening decay in governance under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The civic group expressed grave concern in a statement released to newsmen on Monday afternoon in Akure over the diversion of local government funds, the collapse of the healthcare system, stalled infrastructure projects, and unresolved financial scandals, including the mysterious handling of nearly a trillion naira in state resources since Aiyedatiwa assumed office. It accused the administration of lacking vision, capacity, and accountability, warning that unless urgent corrective steps are taken, the governor risks being remembered not as a transformative leader but as a fleeting interlude of drift and decay in Ondo State’s history.
    Below is the full text:
    STATE OF THE STATE
     (SEPTEMBER 2025)
    Civil Society
     Stakeholders here present,
    Gentlemen and Ladies of the Press,
    Ladies and Gentlemen,
    The Ondo Redemption Front, a frontline civic organisation committed to truth and accountability, once again steps forward with this State of the State Address. 
    We do so with a heavy sense of responsibility, knowing that silence in the face of misgovernance is complicity.
    Last month, we raised serious concerns regarding the state of healthcare, governance, infrastructure, and financial accountability in Ondo State. 
    Today, we stand before you with an even greater sense of alarm, because those concerns remain unanswered, unaddressed, and in some cases, worsened.
     This government, under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is increasingly proving itself to be directionless, unlistening, and lacking the capacity to govern effectively.
    Also, our platform is very disturbed about the way Aiyedatiwa’s administration is strangling the local government administration in the state despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration. 
    ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION I THE STATE
    Ordinarily, we ought to have had this press conference in Akure but our deep concern to draw the attention of the Federal Government to what appears to be diversion of the Local Government funds in Ondo State has brought us here.
    You will recall that the Honorable Attorney General of Federation sometimes ago approached the Supreme Court in order to give life to our Local Governments.
    The reliefs sought by the Federal Government for our Local Government was granted and the Honorable Attorney General assured Nigerians and by extension Ondo State people that our local governments will have independent way of accessing their funds directly from federation account for effective local government administration.
    To our dismay, it appears the judgment of the supreme court has no effect hence the reason why Ondo State Local Governments are becoming worse compared to how it used to be as the state government never allowed the local government to have access to their funds for the development of their respective local government.
    We hereby call on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Judgement on the Local Government autonomy.     
    HEALTHCARE: A SECTOR ABANDONED
    The promise of “inclusive welfare” has become an empty slogan. 
    Our general hospitals remain in decay, poorly staffed and under-equipped.
     Pregnant women still face the same old nightmares of poor maternal care, while primary health centres across the state struggle with shortages of drugs and basic supplies.
    Governor Aiyedatiwa’s recent commissioning of a mental health and rehabilitation centre built by a citizen of the State was widely celebrated in the press. 
    Yet, for the average citizen in Okitipupa, Ikare, or Owo who cannot access basic treatment for malaria, childbirth, or road accident emergencies, such grand openings mean very little. 
    What our people need is not fanfare but a functioning health system that saves lives.
     Sadly, that remains elusive under this government.
    GOVERNANCE: A FAILURE TO LISTEN AND LEAD
    True governance demands listening, planning, and acting decisively. 
    But under Governor Aiyedatiwa, governance has been reduced to pronouncements, ceremonies, and endless political shadowboxing.
    Instead of tackling the state’s pressing challenges, the Governor has wasted time in unnecessary political feuds, from his running battles with political leaders and Stakeholders in the state to skirmishes within his own party.
     This obsession with rivalry over responsibility has left roads impassable, youth unemployment deepening, and service delivery stagnant.
    More disturbing are the financial scandals that refuse to go away. The ₦240 billion bond issuance and allegations of ₦12 billion monthly kickbacks remain unexplained. 
    The people of Ondo State deserve answers, yet what we get are dismissals, propaganda, and silence. The Ondo State House of Assembly has so far abdicated its duty, choosing to play politics instead of holding the executive accountable. Silence, in this case, is not neutrality, it is complicity.
    MISSTEPS AND MISPLACED PRIORITIES
    Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration is plagued by a series of missteps that reveal its lack of vision. The much-touted infrastructure projects, like the Safari Village Bridge, have either stalled, been poorly executed, or amounted to little more than ribbon-cutting ceremonies for cameras.
     These failures are not just technical, they expose the absence of planning, feasibility studies, and a serious will to deliver sustainable development.
    Another glaring example is the traditional chieftaincy documentation policy, which was hurriedly rolled out earlier in the year under the guise of curbing succession disputes.
     Instead of strengthening community participation and resolving long-standing conflicts through dialogue, the government rushed into bureaucratic decrees that risk aggravating tensions rather than healing them. 
    This is symptomatic of a government more interested in control than in real solutions.
    A GOVERNMENT WITHOUT CAPACITY
    Eighteen months into his stewardship, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa behaves not like a leader with a mission, but like an accidental governor still surprised by his own position.
     His administration shows no urgency, no coherent plan, and no measurable progress. Governance is reduced to public relations while the people bear the burden of stagnation.
    The truth is stark: this government lacks capacity. 
    It cannot plan, it cannot deliver, and worst of all, it does not listen. The people of Ondo State deserve better than to be spectators in a political theatre of incompetence.
    By December 2025, two fiscal year (2024 and 2025 budget) would have been implemented by Governor Aiyedatiwa. With the way the Federal Government has increased allocations to the states, there are indications that about a trillion naira has been under the management of Governor Aiyedatiwa and how the funds has been utilized remains a mystery to the people of the state with the Governor not ready to explain to the people of the state how the state resources are being utilized.   
    OUR COUNSEL
    Governor Aiyedatiwa must wake up and face the sacred trust he has been handed. 
    He must:
    Immediate and unconditional release of Local Government funds to all the Local Government in Ondo State as released by the federal government through FAAC
    Release audited accounts of all bond proceeds and state finances.
    3. Reinvest in healthcare and rescue the crumbling infrastructure system.
    4. End political distractions and focus on service delivery.
    5. Allow the House of Assembly to exercise real oversight free from partisanship.
    CONCLUSION
    Leadership is not an inheritance, it is not a lottery prize. It is a sacred trust. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must understand that the people of Ondo State gave him an overwhelming mandate in November 2024 not to preside over drift and decay, but to deliver transformation.
    If he continues on this path of lethargy and mediocrity, history will not remember him as a leader but as an interlude, a man who inherited power by accident and squandered opportunity by choice.
    Ondo Redemption Fronts
  • When Representation Becomes Performance, Ondo South Pays The Price by Wándé T. Àjàyí

    When Representation Becomes Performance, Ondo South Pays The Price by Wándé T. Àjàyí

    Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s much publicized ₦100 million “Return to School Program” may sound like a huge empowerment, but scratch beneath the glitter and it reveals little more than tokenism in designer packaging. A thousand students receiving ₦100,000 each that won’t last a semester is not structural empowerment; it is a political raffle draw. While he parades this as groundbreaking, his peers in the Senate are busy leveraging their offices to attract federal universities, research institutes, infrastructural projects, and long-term policies that alter the destinies of entire regions. Ondo South, under Ibrahim, is instead handed stipends masquerading as vision.
    Senators are not governors and their real power is not in sharing cash but in shaping laws, securing federal allocations, and amplifying their constituents’ voices on the national stage. Senator Ibrahim, rather than deploying his position to fight for federal presence in education, environment and industry for Ondo South, has reduced his mandate to selective giveaways and photo opportunities while junketing the world. Compare this to colleagues who have lobbied successfully for major institutions in their zones and one thing becomes clear: Ondo South is not underdeveloped by accident, it is underrepresented by choice.
    If this is what passes for empowerment, then Ondo South has been sold short, yet again. Education is not rescued by a one-off cheque but by sustainable policies and systemic investment. What Ibrahim calls vision will, in history’s honest light, be remembered as tokenism, a performance act that distracted from his failure to deliver real representation. For a region long starved of federal relevance and presence, Ondo South deserves more than staged generosity. It deserves a senator who fights for projects and employment letters in Abuja, not one who sprinkles crumbs in Igbotako.
  • Akoko Youths Forum Holds Annual Youth Summit, Empowers 40 Members

    Akoko Youths Forum Holds Annual Youth Summit, Empowers 40 Members

    The umbrella body for youths across the four (4) local government areas in Akoko, the largest ethnic group in Ondo State, Akoko Youth forum has empowered forty (40) members of the group at its annual youth summit.
    The summit which was held on Saturday in Ugbe Akoko had in attendance youths from various communities across the four local governments.
    At the summit, themed: “Advancing youth development through innovation and leadership”, the audience were taken through a panel session on business and technology related topics.
    The President of the organization, Akeju Blessing James while giving the opening remarks appreciated members for staying true and steadfast during difficult times. He commended their resilience and assured them of the continued service of the National executives.
    “Today represents an historic moment in the history of this organization. We will be changing the lives of 40 young persons in Akoko today by empowering them to build a life for themselves.
    “We appreciate the members for their support so far and our sponsors. You all made this possible.”
    On his own part, the Chairman of the planning committee, represented by the deputy, Prince Ademuwagun called for a united Akoko nation.
    “We can do more together as one. The development of Akoko depends on our decision to work together as one. I appreciate the Central Planning Committee, National Executives and members of the association for a successful summit despite the difficulties we encountered.”
    Dr Bayo IPTP DIRECTOR AAUA who was a guest speaker at the event emphasized that the agitation for the creation of Ose state lies with the oneness of Akoko, because it will be the majority tribe in the marriage.
    The local government Chairman of Akoko North East local government area, Honorable Mutiu Olawale Mohammed commended the leadership of the organization for putting up an initiative to empower its members.
    He noted that this aligns with his vision to see young persons thrive and make a decent living in the society.
    Other dignitaries present at the event include:
    HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY 
    OBA MOFORUNSO SAMUEL ARASANYIN AROLE AGBA 1 OKELADEOKIN AJANA OF AFA OKEAGBE AKOKO. ABLY REPRESENTED BY CHIEF FIWAJOYE OF AFA OKEAGBE.
    Dr Bayo IPTP DIRECTOR AAUA
    DG ITF ABELY REPRESENTED BY HON. TAJUDEN OGUNS
  • Ondo PDP Set For Consensus State Congress

    Ondo PDP Set For Consensus State Congress

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State will later today hold its state congress in Akure, with strong indications that a consensus arrangement will define the exercise. Party stakeholders say the decision to opt for consensus is a deliberate effort to ensure unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Over the past weeks, leaders of the party from across the three senatorial districts have been locked in consultations aimed at producing a harmonized list of candidates for the state executive committee. The move is intended to avoid the bitter clashes that have weakened the PDP in previous congresses and left it vulnerable in past election cycles.

    Party elders, including former elected officers, national and zonal party officers, and grassroots leaders, are said to have reached advanced stages in agreeing on key positions. A source within the party noted that the consensus arrangement is a “strategic sacrifice” to project cohesion and rebuild the party’s image before voters.

    Analysts believe today’s congress will be a major test of the PDP’s internal discipline and its seriousness about presenting itself as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Whatever emerges from Akure will likely shape the party’s campaign machinery as the road to 2027 gathers momentum.

  • YAN Unveils Free One-Week Virtual Tech Training For 500 Ondo Youths

    YAN Unveils Free One-Week Virtual Tech Training For 500 Ondo Youths

    The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ondo State Chapter, in partnership with Aiku Ever-Bright International Foundation (AEBIF) and Greenlane Global Technologies, Canada, has announced a one-week virtual technology training program aimed at empowering 500 young people across Ondo North Senatorial District with globally relevant digital skills.
    The initiative, themed “Empowering Ondo Youths with Digital Skills for Global Impact”, is designed to provide participants with cutting-edge knowledge, international exposure, and career opportunities in the digital economy.
    According to the Ondo North Senatorial District Ambassador of YAN, Hon. Amb. Bolu Oladokun (BO), the training program represents a rare opportunity for young people in the district to position themselves for global relevance in today’s technology-driven world. “The future belongs to those who are prepared, and digital skills remain the key to global success. We are determined to ensure that our youths are not left behind,” Oladokun said.
    The organizers outlined several incentives for participants, including:
    * Free registration
    * Free training and manuals
    * Free international certification
    * Free international mentorship for 100 outstanding participants
    * Access to remote job opportunities (with a paid subscription option)
    * Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    * Training Start 
    * Date: Monday, October 17, 2025
    Registration is currently open through the official link: CLICK HERE
    Olalodokun urged all youths across Ondo North to take advantage of what he described as a “golden opportunity” to acquire skills that will not only empower individuals but also strengthen the district’s contribution to national development.
  • Asiwaju Mandate Group Inaugurates Local Government Executives In Ese Odo And Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo

    Asiwaju Mandate Group Inaugurates Local Government Executives In Ese Odo And Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo
    The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has continued its grassroots strengthening drive with the inauguration of Local Government Executive Committees in Ese Odo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Areas of Ondo State.
    The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday, was performed by the Deputy Director General of AMG, Hon. Afolabi Iwalewa, who charged the newly sworn-in officers to be committed ambassadors of the Renewed Hope Agenda and to work vigorously for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
    Present at the event was the General Secretary of AMG, Hon. Corporal Nanaopri, Esq., who urged the new executives to carry the message of inclusion and development to every ward, mobilising youths, women, artisans, and professionals without discrimination.
    Administering the oath of office was the group’s Legal Director, Barr. Pelemo Ade, who reminded the officers of the trust placed in them and the responsibility to promote unity, discipline, and effective coordination at the grassroots level.
    Hon. Iwalewa described the inauguration as a major step in AMG’s mission to consolidate its structure across all 18 LGAs of Ondo State, noting that the group remains fully aligned with the leadership vision of the Minister of Interior and AMG Convener, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
    “The future of our political movement depends on strong local structures. These executives are our foot soldiers; they will engage the people, explain government policies, and ensure massive mobilisation for President Tinubu’s second term.” Iwalewa said.
    The ceremonies were attended by party leaders, women and youth coordinators, community influencers, and other stakeholders, who pledged their support and readiness to work with AMG in driving inclusive political participation.
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     Asiwaju Mandate Group Inaugurates Local Government Executives In Ese Odo And Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo

    The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has continued its grassroots strengthening drive with the inauguration of Local Government Executive Committees in Ese Odo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Areas of Ondo State.

    The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday, was performed by the Deputy Director General of AMG, Hon. Afolabi Iwalewa, who charged the newly sworn-in officers to be committed ambassadors of the Renewed Hope Agenda and to work vigorously for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

    Present at the event was the General Secretary of AMG, Hon. Corporal Nanaopri, Esq., who urged the new executives to carry the message of inclusion and development to every ward, mobilising youths, women, artisans, and professionals without discrimination.

    Administering the oath of office was the group’s Legal Director, Barr. Pelemo Ade, who reminded the officers of the trust placed in them and the responsibility to promote unity, discipline, and effective coordination at the grassroots level.

    Hon. Iwalewa described the inauguration as a major step in AMG’s mission to consolidate its structure across all 18 LGAs of Ondo State, noting that the group remains fully aligned with the leadership vision of the Minister of Interior and AMG Convener, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

    “The future of our political movement depends on strong local structures. These executives are our foot soldiers; they will engage the people, explain government policies, and ensure massive mobilisation for President Tinubu’s second term.” Iwalewa said.

    The ceremonies were attended by party leaders, women and youth coordinators, community influencers, and other stakeholders, who pledged their support and readiness to work with AMG in driving inclusive political participation.

  • Why Manchester United Is Football’s Most Inspirational Team

    Why Manchester United Is Football’s Most Inspirational Team

    For everyone laughing at Manchester United today, allow me to tell you a story.
    Once upon a time, railway workmen came together to play football. They had little more than grit and a dream, a dream to make something more of their lives. Out of that dream was born Manchester United.
    The club lost its very first competitive game 6–0 to Bolton Reserves. It was relegated in its second season. In January 1902, it was ordered to shut down because of debts. It did not. Instead, it came back, and within two years it had lifted a league title, an FA Cup and a Charity Shield. That is Manchester United.
    From 1922 to 1940, United were relegated again and again. In 1931, they faced bankruptcy. Disaster loomed. But United held on and fought on. They finished second in 1947, 1948 and 1949, then won the league in 1952, 1955 and 1956. They became the first English club to play in Europe, and in 1948 lifted the FA Cup. The club waited 41 years for its glory to fully bloom. That is Manchester United.
    On February 6, 1958, tragedy struck. A plane came crashing down in Munich. Eight Busby Babes never came home. Despair could have ended it all. But United fought on. That same year, the club still reached the FA Cup final. With no first team, they rebuilt brick by brick. Seven years later, they won the title in 1965 and 1967, and then in 1968, with the fallen watching from above, United lifted the European Cup. That is Manchester United.
    There was another long wait. Twenty-five years without a league title. Relegations. Managers sacked. Rivals mocking. Yet still United endured. Then came Ferguson. Then came glory. The league title in 1992, the double in 1994, and the immortal treble in 1999. That is Manchester United. Blood, toil, sweat and tears. That is Manchester United.
    And now, in 2025, the story continues. The squad needs reshaping. The tactics need refreshing. Rivals laugh, pundits jeer, critics sneer. They think we are finished. But we smile because we have seen it all before. We have been bankrupt, we have been relegated, we have been mocked, we have been broken, and we have always come back.
    Wins from impossible positions. Glory from the darkest despair. That is Manchester United.
    We are not the best team in the world right now. We are not playing the most beautiful football. But we are the most inspirational team in football history. Twenty league titles, more than anyone else. Three European Cups. A legacy of rebirth after every fall.
    So to Liverpool fans, City fans, Arsenal fans and every rival enjoying these rare moments of United stumbling, laugh if you must. You have earned your moment in the sun. But history whispers what you already know: Manchester United will be back.
    I do not know when. Maybe this year, maybe next, maybe five or ten years from now. But it will happen. And it will not be blind faith when it does. It will be destiny.
    Because that is Manchester United. Forever.

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