Reactions have continued to trail the 21 days ultimatum given the Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to hand over government to his deputy ,Agboola Ajayi following Akeredolu’s Covid19 status.

On Tuesday, Governor Akeredolu disclosed he had tested positive for COVID-19, but allayed the people’s fears by asserting he would continue working from self-isolation.

Following this development, some supporters of the deputy governor have commenced a social media pressure on Akeredolu to hand over to Ajayi.

Briefing newsmen in Akure, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said aside the loss of trust and alleged treachery on Ajayi’s part, governance was not grounded, as Akeredolu remained active in the line of duty.

In a reaction, Tope Okeowo, Ajayi’s press secretary indicated he (Ajayi) “was not prepared to step in for Governor Akeredolu, since he was not incapacitated.”

But in less than 10 hours , the Deputy governor made a U turn ,insisting that Akeredolu remained partially incapacitated, and had no choice than to hand over the reins of governance to him. He gave Akeredolu a 21-day ultimatum to effect the process.

The statement by Agboola’s media adviser ,Allen Sowore reads “Ordinarily, one expects Mr Governor to bring to bear on governance his background as a lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN). But it is rather surprising and worrisome that the Governor has chosen the part of perversion of justice, by allowing his close aides to go astray in a matter of constitutionality.

Section 190(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) is apposite in the prevailing constitutional abberration in Ondo State. On our part, we will continue to pray fervently for Mr Governor’s quickest recovery.

However, it should be noted, that Mr Governor is at liberty to handover or not within 21 days after which the constitution becomes operational.

Ostensibly, the refusal and failure of Mr Governor to handover the running of government to his deputy while he is temporarily incapacitated in self- isolation underscore his absolute disregard for our nation’s supreme document, 1999 Constitution (as amended) as well as the tenets of rule of law. The Governor’s position is a spite on the Ondo State people and a direct assault on the provisions of the constitution which he swore to uphold.”

Meanwhile, the social media have been awash with reactions from the people who think the call was inapt.

Source: https://ondoupdate.com/ondo-dgov-under-fire-for-call-to-take-over-within-21-days/

It's going to be Governor Rotimi Akeredolu no doubt. Simple and final

But whose going to be the sure flag bearer for the APC Guber race in Ondo state? There seems to be alot of prominent contenders.

It will be nice to have a proper look at the Polls and analyse what should really be done.

Count me out of impeachment plot against Agboola – Akeredolu

For the umpteenth time, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu Aketi SAN, has washed his hands clean of any impeachment plot against his Deputy, Agboola Ajayi.
Akeredolu said the Deputy Governor’s ranting over his alleged impeachment was borne out of his own shadows hunting him.

A Media Aide to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Allen Sowore had in an open letter to the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly claimed that a secret meeting was being conveyed to impeach Agboola Ajayi.

In a swift reaction yesterday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo described the alleged impeachment plot as tissues of lies and misadventurous propaganda.
According to the Governor, “The totality of untruths previously marketed to oil the mis-steps is obviously hunting the man who had hyped himself out of relevance.

“It is perhaps, illogical that the Governor with minority in the Assembly will be inviting the Deputy Governor’s majority for what they feel appropriate for their imaginary thoughts.”
He said he had kept quiet to allow the lies of his adversaries to fight his battles on his behalf.

Agboola Ajayi recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Soutce: https://ondoupdate.com/count-me-out-of-impeachment-plot-against-agboola-gov-akeredolu-san/

Hahahahahahahaahahaha....haba mallam. E nor go work nah...na we dey this ondo state and even as a non-politician, i don't think Eyitayo can ever be the governor at this point.

Maxymilliano:
Eyitayo Jegede SAN will be the PDP candidate for the coming election, and likey winner.

WE ARE NOT FOLLOWING YOU TO PDP DESPITE INDUCEMENTS- Ese-Odo LG APC Secretary, others tell Agboola Ajayi

The well-publicized defection of Agboola Ajayi from the ruling APC to the PDP suffered its first reality shock on Sunday as majority of the members of the APC in Ese Odo Local Government Area rejected his inducements and refused to follow him to the PDP.

The Secretary of the APC, Ese-Odo LG chapter, Ajayi's own local government chapter, Hon. Tob Loko, dissociated himself and his people from what he described as " ...betrayal of leadership and attempt to undermine the government...".

Hon. Loko had rebuffed the monetary and material entreaties offered by the defecting Ajayi to lure the unwilling members of APC in his local government chapter to follow him to his new party.

Loko told Agboola Ajayi that himself and other good members of the party in the local government who had tolerated him for this while will not join him in his way to political destruction.

Source: https://ondoupdate.com/we-are-not-following-you-to-pdp-despite-inducements-ese-odo-lg-apc-secretary-others-tell-agboola-ajayi/

THE Ondo state government Thursday described as untrue and mischievous the report that there were jubilations in the state over court verdict that suspended the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomole. Information and Orientation Commissioner Donald Ojogo said this in Akure at a press conference.

Ojogo said ” Every well-meaning member of the party was concerned when the Appeal Court gave its verdict. “The level of concern may vary but as leaders and members of APC in Ondo State we were greatly concerned not because of any personal reason but because we felt that the party didn’t need whatever intrigues that may shake the table at this point in time. ”

So, like every other member of the party nationwide, we were all concerned. ” We found very shocking when a news item that was promoted in one of these platforms saying that supporters of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu were jubilating over the decision of the appeal court. “We have resolved that we must put the record straight.

We are coming to this point not because we’re rattled by the report but we see it as a very untoward part and it is a trajectory we must stop from flourishing. “The author of that report in all intents and purposes wanted to create an unexisting frosty relationship between Mr Governor and the leadership of the APC.

“By every standard and by every yardstick that could be deployed to measure anything, Mr Governor is the leader of the party and as such, he will be so disturbed if there are crisis in the party. ” So, that report we found very very unpleasant. We saw the report as product of a willful machination by an unimportant journalist. That is if at all he is a journalist.

“We need to put the record straight because unsuspecting public. Not everybody in the public will be so enlightened to know that, that particular report was a hatchet job created by those who believed that they must create problems within the rank and file of the party. “It was masterminded clearly by those who believe that the very cordial relationship between Mr. Governor and the leaders of the party, whether at the state level here or at the national level will not serve their interest properly. “

That report was utterly mischievous, it’s non-existent and shows how shallow somebody might want to appear using a credible platform. The commissioner added that “we would have to come out without hesitation to clearly state when some miscreants will want to hide under credible platforms to dish out their personal sentiments against the people of the state and against government and that is the reason we felt we must come out to dispel this story”.

Credit - Vanguard

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/sack-of-oshiomhole-ondo-govt-denies-jubilation-in-state-over-verdict/

Akeredolu is touching every sectors and lives.

You're wrong. Akeredolu is not going anywhere but back to the govt house in 2021.

EastGold:
After Obaseki...
Akeredolu is next

You're wrong. Akeredolu is. It going anywhere but back to the govt house in 2021.

EastGold:
After Obaseki...
Akeredolu is next

I agree totally many of us here. Akeredolu is moving Ondo State forward. He's definitely coming back for 2nd term.

Incase you missed...

List of PDP Looters, Batch B.

1. Dieziani Alison-Madukwe, former Minister of Petroleum: N126 billion, $1.5 billion and 5.5 million British Pounds, Dieziani N23 billion and $3 billion

2. Rtd. Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah: N13.9 billion. N4.8 billion recovered by EFCC in cash and property.

3. Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika: N4.5 billion. N29m recovered by the EFCC so far.

4. Late Alex Barde, former Chief of Defence Staff: N8 billion, and EFCC recovered almost N4 billion in cash and property already.

5. Inde Dikko: former CG Customs: N40 billion, and N1.1 billion in cash recovered in cash and choice properties.

6. Air Marshal Adesola Amosun: N21.4 billion. N2.8 billion recovered in cash. 28 properties and 3 vehicles also recovered.

7. Senator Bala Abdulkadir, former FCT Minister: N5 billion. Interim forfeiture order on some property secured.

8. Senator Stella Oduah: N9.8 billion. Interim forfeiture order on some property secured.

9. Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu: N1.6 billion – from NSA.

10. Senator Jonah Jang, former Plateau State Governor: N12.5 billion.

11. Bashir Yuguda, former Minister of State for Finance: N1.5 billion. $829,800 recovered.

12. Senator Peter Nwaboshi: N1.5 billion.

13. Aliyu Usman: Former NSA Dasuki’s aide: N512 million.

14. Ahmad Idris: Former NSA Dasuki’s PA: N1.5 billion.

15. Rasheed Ladoja: Former Oyo Governor: N500 million.

16. Tom Ikimi: N300 million.

17. Femi Fani-Kayode: N866 million.

18. Hassan Tukur, former PPS to President Goodluck: $1.7 million.

19. Nenadi Usman: N1.5 billion.

20. Benedicta Iroha: N1.7 billion.

21. Aliyu Usman Jawaz: Close ally of former NSA Dasuki: N882 million.

22. Jonah Jang, former Plateau State Governor: N12.5 billion.

23. Godknows Igali: Over N7 billion.”

The total amount allegedly looted by 23 people named in this list is $19.82 billion in foreign currency, and N320.066 billion.

Such a bright young man, this Babajide Akeredolu. Spot on to a proper leader in the making.

Gov Akeredolu is really raising a group of young and straight fwd future leaders.

Gov Akeredolu of Ondo state is indeed proactively making sure his people get through this dark times.

Hahahahahahaha!

Noerection:
Why Ibo are rejoicing over Abba Kyari's death?
Nnamdi Cownu parents died like chicken without befitting burials.

Mtchewwwwww!

No fewer than five churches were forcefully closed in Akure the Ondo state capital for defiling government's stay at home directive as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale who Led the Special Taskforce of the government to enforce the closure order, frowned at the non-compliance attitude by the church leaders.

OSRC TV Reporter, Juliet Buna reports that one of the pastors tried jumping the fence on sighting the Taskforce.

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Gov Akeredolu is absolutely right.

Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, will be addressing the public on the #CoronaVirusUpdate in Ondo State and actions we will be taking to ensure the safety of our citizens.

Governor Akeredolu will be broadcasting on the State's stations as he would be addressing the public on the state of Coronavirus in Ondo state.
Please Stay tuned.....✌️

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Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3048708405161892&substory_index=0&id=1074475585918527

Osun state is lucky to have this governor. The silent working man.

The Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola has reassured citizens to run a participatory, inclusive and people-oriented government.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, to the governor, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola gave the assurance while receiving the Inter-Party Advisory Council in his office.

Oyetola expressed gratitude to the leadership of IPAC for safeguarding the development and growth of the State.

He lauded the leadership and members of the group for identifying with the government and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to ensure human-capital and infrastructural development in all strata of the economy.

Governor Oyetola who appealed to members of the group to maintain their integrity as noble and credible individuals, said “you must continue to see yourselves as stakeholders in the affairs of the state.

“You must contribute your quota to the development of our state. I commend your support. I noticed your collective and individual contributions, and I will continue to see you as collaborators in governance.

“As a government, we shall continue to do the needful and we will not renege on our promise to run a participatory, all-inclusive and people-oriented government”, the governor said.\

Read Also: ’Osun education policy yielding fruits’
Earlier, the Chairman of the Council, Pastor Olatunji Popoola the governor, Alh Gboyega Oyetola for reviewing the education policy in the state, describing it as a rebirth education”.

His word, “I must say with all sense of responsibility and sincerity that your resolution on the education policy is a welcome development. You have given Osun education a rebirth and the people of our dear state would continue to be grateful to you for doing the needful even when it is perceived impossible,” Popoola said.

He further said: “We want to commend you and your government for all you have been doing since your government came on board. One thing that is germane is the maintenance of peace. You have taken the issue of security to the front burner of policy formulation and implementation.

Osun Ti N Dara!
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Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/03/11/oyetola-promises-to-run-people-oriented-government/amp/

Governor Oyetola is a governor who works silently and covers vastly. Weldone Sir!

...as Governor renews commitment to human, capital devt.


The leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday, said with the review of some education policies in the State of Osun, the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has given education a rebirth.

IPAC commended the State government for demonstrating high sense of commitment and courage to rejig some policies in the state's education system.

The Chairman of the Committee, Pastor Olatunji Popoola, who stated this during a courtesy call on the governor at his office in Abere, Osogbo maintained that the action was in fulfilment of Governor Oyetola's pledge to run a participatory and all-inclusive government. He noted that the governor had renewed and re-registered his acceptance and support in the minds of the citizens.

"I must say with all sense of responsibility and sincerity that your resolution on the education policy is a welcome development. You have given Osun education a rebirth and the people of our dear state would continue to be grateful to you for doing the needful even when it is perceived impossible," Popoola said.

He further said: "We want to commend you and your government for all you have been doing since your government came on board. One thing that is germane is the maintenance of peace. You have taken the issue of security to the front burner of policy formulation and implementation.

"Also, your steadiness and consistency in the payment of full salaries to all categories of workers including pensioners can never be over-emphasised inspite of the meagre resources to the state. We recognise your tremendous achievements in all sectors. We value your contribution to build a better future for our state, and this and many more have been the inspiration behind our support and cooperation to your government.

"As you can see, we are people of credible trackrecords, we don't just praise, we praise when it is required, and for us to applaud you, it shows that you are doing excellently well. Since you came, your activities have shown leadership, capacity and commitment to good governance. Though cool, calm and gentle, but you are steady in the running of the affairs of the state, and this has always given us a courage to extend our support to you".

Popoola pledged the group's unalloyed support for the government, noting that in as much as the government continues to fulfill its promises to the people, the association would continue to support the government and put in its best towards the upliftment of the state.

"We are not apologetic to any person in as much as what you are doing is in the interest of the generality of the people. We will continue to support you, we are friends of the government, we are going to work, we are going to remain loyal and we are going to contribute our quota to advance the economy of our state," he added.

In his response, Governor Oyetola, expressed gratitude to the leadership of IPAC for being the bulwark of development and growth for the State.

He lauded the leadership and members of the group for identifying with the government and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to continue to ensure human-capital and infrastructural development in all strata of the economy.

Governor Oyetola who appealed to members of the group to maintain their integrity as noble and credible individuals, said "you must continue to see yourselves as stakeholders in the affairs of the state.

"You must contribute your quota to the development of our state. I commend your support. I noticed your collective and individual's contributions, and I will continue to see you as collaborators in governance.

"As a government, we shall continue to do the needful and we will not renege on our promise to run a participatory, all inclusive and people-oriented government", the governor said.

Written by Adabanija Kamorudeen
March 11, 2020

The Government of the United States of America through its Consulate in Lagos has expressed its readiness to partner with the government of the State of Osun to develop the State’s tourism sector.

The Consular General of the US Consulate in Lagos, Ms Claire Pierangelo said this on Tuesday when she and her team visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) certified Osun Osogbo Groove situated in the heart of the state capital.

Pierangelo who was conducted round the Groove by the State’s Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dr Adebisi Obawale, was marvelled by the trends of cultural displays at the groove, ranging from the history of Osogbo as narrated by the Osun Osogbo Groove Curator, Mr Fatai, to the cultural dance and Sango (God of thunder) display by the Osun Cultural Troupe.

The Commissioner who disclosed that the visit to the tourist site was part of the itinerary of Pierangelo and her team in the state, noted that the partnership was a good development that would boost the tourism sector and improve the State’s economy.

It would be recalled that the Consular General paid a courtesy call on Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Monday at the Governor’s Office, where she lauded the State government’s commitment and unprecedented success in the Health sector.

Ehn? So what's the big deal. A PDP chieftain said they planned to set the man up by inviting him to the studio and the opposition representative conived with the studio presenter to make it uncomfortable for Akeredolu’s media aide.

So it's no big deal.

#AskAketi:

As part of activities marking his 3 years in office, Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will today at 7pm appear on the state-owned television and radio stations to engage his people. 

According to the anniversary committee, the programme which is tagged "An evening with Mr. Governor" will be aired live on the state TV, radio stations and social networks. 

The committee said it is an avenue to ask the governor questions on every sector to give an account  of his stewardship in the last three years.

Vanguard newspapers will live-stream the session from its website, facebook page and Twitter handle. People can also watch on Governor Akeredolu's Facebook page and send in their questions using the hashtag #AskAketi. The easiest way to avoid missing this event is to go on Vanguard's Facebook page and click on the "receiving all live notifications" button ahead of time. 

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/askaketi-akeredolu-to-answer-questions-from-ondo-people-on-live-tv-today/

In line with the commitment to achieve his administration's cardinal point of Job creation through entrepreneurship, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, on Thursday performed an innovative ceremony of the World's first Africa's Young Entrepreneurs (AYE) Village.

The entrepreneurship village, situated adjacent the International Event and Culture Center (DOME), will be built by the AYE, with the provision of land by the state government as a means of support and partnership.

The Africa's Young Entrepreneurs is a platform with a vision to successfully develop Africa’s budding entrepreneurs through mutual networking with established captains of industries.

The A.Y.E brings learning, resources and business acumen, with the aim of developing young entrepreneurs within the ages of 18 - 45, with 12.6 million members in 20 African Countries.

Governor Akeredolu, who performed the ground breaking ceremony, said the village, when completed, will address the challenges of skilled labour shortage posing serious problems in the country.

Arakunrin Akeredolu believed that, with the existence of the village, it will prepare the people, particularly the youths for the Deep Sea Port which his administration is vigorously pursuing.

The Governor explained that the establishment of an Entrepreneurship village in the state capital will change the narrative of the state from a civil service state into one where entrepreneurs who will turn out to be employers of labour will abound.

A. Y. E, led by the President, Summy Francis, thanked the Governor for providing the support needed to achieve the dream of the organisation to build the world first entrepreneurship center.

Francis explained that his choice of the state was because of the peace and the stability in the state.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
February 20, 2020.

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Source: https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/02/20/industrialisation-akeredolu-performs-groundbreaking-ceremony-of-world-first-entrepreneurship-village/

Drone Shots of the Ore Flyover, as the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, inspects the project which is to be commissioned soon.

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BREAKING: Gov. Akeredolu Launches Aketi Digital Centre - Events - Nairaland
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