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  • #Ondo2024: Ikare Agog As Agboola Ajayi Receives APC, SDP Decampees To PDP

    #Ondo2024: Ikare Agog As Agboola Ajayi Receives APC, SDP Decampees To PDP
    Ahead of the November 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo state, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) on Thursday welcome to it’s fold, over 5000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from Akoko North East.
     The SDP candidate in the immediate past House of Assembly election, Mr Aliu Adeniyi Arikuyeri led over 2000 Members of SDP in the Local govt to the PDP, while leaders of over five groups in APC, also led their members out of the party to the PDP in the same council area.
     One of the five groups , Movement for Democratic Change in APC, led by the brother to incumbent national lawmaker, Senator, Jide Ipinsagba from Ondo North , Olafimihan Ipinsagba, led over 1000 APC members across Ondo North Senatorial District to the PDP, even as members of APC’s Hausa Community in the area also declared their support for the PDP. 
    According to them, they are leaving the ruling party because it has become synonymous with hardship. 
    They registered their unwillingness “to continue to be part of the ruling party, especially now that we have identified the PDP and it’s gubernatorial candidate, Agboola Ajayi, as the saviour, who can take this hardship we are experiencing away from us” submitted Mallam Amir Arzika, who spoke for the Hausa Community decampees. 
    Other defecting groups at the Thursday crossover event, include the Fulani community from APC to PDP led by Aminat Babatunde, The Goskoniko group of youths in APC led by Ahmed Ibitoye, 
    Hausa Community in APC led by Hajia Mariam, Ijaya group led by Jamiu Ogedengbe as well as the Igomina group, led by Temitope Saliu which also defected from the APC to the PDP. All decampees are card carrying members of APC and SDP.
    At the grand defection event, Hon 
     Stephen Olemija , former House of Reps member who recently decamped to the PDP from the APC ,was on ground to welcome the new decampees to their new party.
    He urged the new members to be loyal and be committed members adding that, experience has shown him since he became a member of the PDP that, the party thrives on democratic principles. 
    He said the PDP rewards loyalty and good party camaraderie, which he said every member must imbibe, before the party could take over government in the state ” because we need unity, dedication and untainted commitment to ensure that our party gets to government, to rescue our sinking state”
    The decampees who were welcomed and accepted into the party by the Gubernatorial candidate of PDP in Ondo State , H E Agboola Alfred Ajayi were advised to give their all to the party in the coming Gubernatorial election saying PDP is d most organised party in Nigeria and ready to reward loyalty anytime anyday. 
    He further said as they come into the party today , they have equal rights with other members of the party.
  • DEMOCRACY DAY: PDP YOUTH BUREAU CALL ON POLITICAL ACTORS TO ADVANCE THE COURSE OF DEMOCRACY

    DEMOCRACY DAY: PDP YOUTH BUREAU CALL ON POLITICAL ACTORS TO ADVANCE THE COURSE OF DEMOCRACY
    ~ Alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians
    Ondo State PDP Youth Directorate in commemoration of this year’s Democracy day celebration urges political actors and stakeholders to strive to advance the cause of democracy as it is the only means to preserve the legacy of heroes of democracy.
    In a statement signed by the Head of the Youth Directorate, Comrade Victor Oguntoyinbo, the youth body emphasised the importance of the celebration in introspecting on the sacrifice eminent Nigerians whose sweat and blood the system of government we enjoy today was negotiated and to evaluate how far we have improved on the shared liberty of choice bequeathed to us.
    The statement reads; “As we commemorate with Nigerians on the Occasion of this year’s Democracy Day celebration, we find this auspicious occasion as a perfect time to introspect on the sacrifices made by eminent Nigerians whose sweat and blood the system of government we enjoy today was negotiated and to evaluate how far we have come on the shared liberty of choice bequeathed to us”.
    “We find it important for every Nigerian who are beneficiaries of the struggles of the heroes of democracy to evaluate the gains of democracy as envisioned by the founding fathers and conclude whether we are acting the tenets accurately as envisioned or not”.
    “The gains of any system of government is the improved standard of living of the citizenry, security of lives and properties, infracstrual development and sustained economic growth and development, available statistics have shown that after 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, Nigeria as a sovereign entity has been lagging in the mentioned metrics”.
    “We cease this golden opportunity to call on government at all levels to justify the ferocious demand for democracy by acting in the best interest of the electorate who entrust them with the mandate they have”.
    The Directorate also admonish political actors, electorates and INEC to uphold the tenet of Democracy by allowing for a free, fair, and credible process.
  • #June12: Timo Akewi Felicitates Nigerians On Democracy Day

    #June12: Timo Akewi Felicitates Nigerians On Democracy Day

    Honorable Timothy Ayesuwa, a former House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 General Elections has described late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola(GCFR) as a dogged and rugged hero who paid the ultimate price for democracy in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement released to newsmen on Wednesday morning in Akure, the Ondo State capital, and signed by him to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

    “I, Hon. Timothy Ayesuwa (Timo Akewi) felicitate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and Nigerians all over the world as we celebrate Nigeria’s 2024 Democracy Day.” the statement read.

    “Today, I commemorate the doggedness and ruggedness of our heroes past especially our Martyr, Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (GCFR) who believe, agitate and fought endlessly for democracy in our dear Nigeria.” he added.

    “The significance of celebrating this Silver Jubilee is to reflect on where we are coming from as a nation and moving towards a better Nigeria holding up high the dignity of our dear country.”

    “My utmost prayer is the sustainability of democracy in our dear motherland so as to foster development, growth, equity, fairness, justice and make our Nigeria a sane society to live for all and Sundry.” the statement concluded.

  • ILEYA2024: GOVERNOR ADELEKE APPROVES FREE TRAIN RIDE FOR OSUN CITIZENS IN LAGOS, OGUN, OYO STATES

    ILEYA2024: GOVERNOR ADELEKE APPROVES FREE TRAIN RIDE FOR OSUN CITIZENS IN LAGOS, OGUN, OYO STATES
    Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has approved the Free Train ride for all his citizens residing in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states who are willing to celebrate the forthcoming Eid El Kabir (Ileya Festival ) in Osun State.
    In a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Friday, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo disclosed that the State Government has concluded arrangements for the services with the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
    This, according to him, is to ease transportation stress and enable those who are interested to celebrate this year’s Eid El Kabir (Ileya Festival) with their families and loved ones in Osun State, to do so, free of charge.
    According to the Commissioner, “as part of his efforts to make life easier for his people, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has provided free train rides for Osun indigenes living in Lagos State, Ogun State and Oyo State willing to celebrate the Ileya festival with their families in Osun State”.
    “The Imole free train ride will depart the Iddo-terminus in Lagos on Saturday, 15th June, 2024 by 10am with stop-overs at designated train stations in Ogun and Oyo States to pick passengers and is expected to arrive at the Osogbo train station by 6pm”.
    “The return trip from Osogbo railway terminus to Lagos will be on Wednesday, 19th June, 2024 by 12 noon”.
    The State Government therefore enjoined citizens of Osun to avail themselves of this opportunity to visit the state and assures them of adequate security inside the train.
  • Ondo Redemption Front Urges INEC to Address Voter Registration Concerns in Ondo State

    Ondo Redemption Front Urges INEC to Address Voter Registration Concerns in Ondo State
    The Ondo Redemption Front (ORF) has raised concerns over the performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the ongoing registration and validation of voters ahead of the upcoming Governorship election in Ondo State. 
    Feedback from the ORF’s radio program, APERO, indicated that INEC is not adequately facilitating the process, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters.
    ORF, in a statement through its publicity director, Yomi Adebayo, emphasized the critical role of INEC in ensuring a smooth and inclusive electoral process. The group called on INEC to take immediate action to address the issues raised by the public and ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to register and validate their voter information.
    “Many individuals have reported difficulties about long waiting times and a lack of adequate information about the registration process,” the statement read. “These challenges, if not addressed promptly, could lead to the disenfranchisement of a significant number of voters in Ondo State.”
    ORF stressed the importance of every eligible voter being able to participate in the democratic process, highlighting that the credibility of the election depends on an accurate and inclusive voters’ register. The group called on INEC to deploy more resources and personnel to registration centers, extend registration hours, and launch a comprehensive public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the registration process.
    The ORF also urged INEC to leverage technology to streamline the registration and validation process, ensuring that it is efficient and accessible to all. “In this digital age, INEC must embrace innovative solutions to make the voter registration process more efficient and user-friendly,” the statement added.
    Furthermore, ORF appealed to political parties, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to collaborate with INEC in facilitating the registration process. “This is a collective responsibility, and all hands must be on deck to ensure that the rights of eligible voters are protected,” ORF concluded.
  • It Will Be Hard To Replace Senator Onunkun – Agboola Ajayi

    It Will Be Hard To Replace Senator Onunkun – Agboola Ajayi

    …visits family at Okitipupa
    Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), H. E. Barr. Agboola Alfred Ajayi, on Sunday morning paid a condolence visit to the family of late Senator MAE Onunkun at their Okitipupa country home. Senator Onunkun, a second republic senator passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday, 15th of May 2024.
    “Baba’s death is extremely painful as he left when we needed him most. Baba and I share memorable and lovely experiences while he was here with us and it will be imprinted in our hearts.” he said while being received by the deceased Senator’s immediate family, led by one of his sons , Mr Ayodele Onukun .
    “Baba lived a fruitful life, he served the nation meritoriously, and of course his immediate community diligently. He has left his landmarks across the Senatorial district and it will be very difficult to find a suitable replacement at this crucial time in our State. 
    “While we rue Baba’s demise, we are here to share this loss with the family and let you know that we are with you at this grieving moment. God Almighty will grant peace to his soul” he added. 
    Responding, Mr. Ayodele Onunkun, the late Senator’s son thanked the delegation for finding time out of their busy schedule to commiserate with them. “We tried our best to keep Baba alive longer but unfortunately age caught up with him but we thank God for everything” 
    “Baba spoke well of His Excellency, Agboola Ajayi while he was still here with us. He spoke glowingly of how you’re a very tactical politician and should be called surprise. He will be happy to see you here” 
    “The date of the burial will be communicated to everybody very soon and we hope to see you.” he said. 
    Senator Michael Onunkun was a Second Republic Senator from the old Ondo State. He represented Ondo West Senatorial District, now Ondo South, in the old Ondo State from 1979 to 1983. Onunkun was blessed with two wives and 12 children.
  • #Ondo2024: Vote Agboola Ajayi To Help The Downtrodden – Eyitayo Jegede

    #Ondo2024: Vote Agboola Ajayi To Help The Downtrodden – Eyitayo Jegede

    The Tola Alabere-led State Working Committee of the PDP in Ondo State, today presented  former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Alfred Ajayi as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the November 16 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo State. This was contained in a statement released by Leye Igbabo, the Director of Media and Publicity, PDP Ondo State on Thursday evening in Akure.

    The Stakeholders’ meeting, being the first since the April 25, 2024 Guber Primary was well attended.  State Acting Chairman, Basorun Tola Alabere appreciated leaders and members of the party for their support which made the party record outstanding success in the last party primary election.  He thereafter invited the 2020 gubernatorial candidate, Balogun Eyitayo Jegede SAN to officially present the gubernatorial candidate to the party.
    Unveiling the gubernatorial candidate, Hon Agboola Alfred Ajayi to party stakeholders, Balogun Eyitayo Jegede appealed to party members to consider the interest of the masses, the downtrodden, the poor students, market women, pregnant women who could no longer access decent medical facilities, insisting that there was no sacrifice too much to make in the interest of these categories of people. He therefore appealed to party stakeholders not to consider any sacrifice too much, that will ultimately lead to the victory of the party at the November 16, 2024,  election.
    Responding, the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Hon Agboola Alfred Ajayi thanked leaders and members of the party for the opportunity given to him to fly its flag, adding that he would never take it for granted. Agboola promised to carry party stakeholders along in every decision that he would be taking. The gubernatorial candidate expressed his belief that God has chosen him to liberate the State in a time like this while assuring them of electoral victory at the polls.
  • Tinubu Orders Review of Newly Constituted Governing Board of Tertiary Institutions

    Tinubu Orders Review of Newly Constituted Governing Board of Tertiary Institutions

     

    President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees.

    The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May.

    However, public reactions showed that the nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.

    The President, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, acknowledges the feedback across the country.

    President Tinubu is committed to ensuring strict compliance with the principle of federal character as entrenched in the constitution.

    The review will also take into consideration national spread and ensure every part of the country is adequately represented.

    Bayo Onanuga

    Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy

    23 May, 2024

  • Ondo State Governor Receives Yemie Fash Online News Team, Assures Of Presence At Yearly Event

    Ondo State Governor Receives Yemie Fash Online News Team, Assures Of Presence At Yearly Event
    Aiyedatiwa Assures of Presence at Interactive Session
    On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, a delegation from Yemie Fash Online News platform paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, at the Governor’s office in Akure, Ondo State.
    Led by the convener, Oluyemi Fasipe, the team was received by the Governor in his office, where they extended an invitation to him to participate in the upcoming second edition of their interactive session. The session, themed “Charting the Course for a Better Ondo State: A Comprehensive Strategy for Inclusive Governance,” is scheduled to take place on June 2nd, 2024, at Dejavu Hotel Banquet Hall, Alagbaka Akure, Ondo State.
    During the visit, the team sought the Governor’s support and endorsement for the event, highlighting its potential to foster meaningful discussions and drive positive change in the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who expressed his appreciation for the team’s efforts, promised to consider the invitation and pledged his administration’s continued support for initiatives that promote the development of Ondo State.
    The event aims to bring together stakeholders and thought leaders to discuss pressing issues and explore solutions for a more inclusive and prosperous Ondo State. The team looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with the state government and a successful event on June 2nd.
  • Ondo Guber: No Question About My Qualification To Serve – Agbo Ajayi

    Ondo Guber: No Question About My Qualification To Serve – Agbo Ajayi
    The Campaign group of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the approaching gubernatorial election in Ondo state, H.E Agboola Ajayi, has described as a mere distraction by some clowns, ” an attempt too late in time, to question my eligibility to serve my people”.
    The Agboola Campaign group in a statement issued by its spokesman, Samuel Ogunmusi, in reaction to a statement credited to an unknown group with the name, Committee for good governance, said it noted the unsuccessful attempt to raise a doubt on the eligiblity of the PDP candidate.
    Reacting further to the statement, the Agboola Campaign Group, said it’s attention has just been drawn “to a reckless but uninformed attempt by an obscure group to create unnecessary drama, where there is no basis for one” adding that Agboola Ajayi, “irrespective of who may have been sulking, is the PDP candidate for the coming election and the next governor of our dear state by the grace of God”.
    According to the Campaign group, ” those who decided to embark on the fruitless image bashing voyage, should have realised before now, that the PDP, which maintains it’s standard , as the most democratic institution in the country has a perfect screening apparatus that does not allow for the fielding of unqualified candidates for election”.
    The “self acclaimed good governance crusader” Agboola Campaign group said ” should have taken proper briefing from it’s sponsors to know that someone one who has been contesting elections at various levels successfully, can not at this point be distracted by a fake and unfounded allegation of certificate irregularity”
    Agbo Ajayi registered that at this point, he is more focused on running a successful campaign, ahead of the November election, adding that, he would not be distracted by ” the activities of some clowns”.
    The PDP candidate reassured of a robust campaign, even as he maintained that, the PDP government will inject good and robust development into the state, as it is ready to return the state to it’s glorious past.
    ” We have done our home work, we have the experience and we can’t wait to deliver.
    ” We are sure of the people’s vote and with their cooperation, we shall both rescue the sinking ship of the state” statement said.

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