The Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGraM), a group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the new Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, not to abandon the ongoing projects initiated by his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu. Following Akeredolu’s recent passing and Aiyedatiwa’s subsequent swearing-in as governor, Ambassador Agbi Stephen Omobamidele, Deputy National Chairman of CAGraM, congratulated Aiyedatiwa and urged him to maintain the developmental initiatives started by Akeredolu. In a statement, Omobamidele expressed his wishes for Aiyedatiwa’s swift recovery from the setbacks caused by his predecessor’s illness, which had kept him away from the state for…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its stance that the 26 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are no longer members of the state legislature. This assertion was made by the PDP National Legal Adviser, Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, while speaking to newsmen after Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the lawmakers’ suit until January 24, 2024. Ajibade emphasized that the party stands firm on the constitutional provisions regarding defection, despite any interventions by notable figures like President Bola Tinubu. “The PDP, as a party, upholds…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. In a post shared on Thursday morning, Osinbajo revealed that he has lost a brother and friend of over 40 years. Governor Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, after battling a prolonged illness. “Dolly and I express our sincere condolence to Her Excellency Betty Akeredolu, children, family, friends, associates of HE Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu @rotimiaketi and the government and people of Ondo State on his passing,” the former VP wrote. “I have lost a brother and friend of…
Oluwaroti, the son of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has disclosed that his father passed away peacefully in his sleep in Germany. The news of Akeredolu’s demise emerged on Wednesday following his battle with illness. However, Oluwarotimi Jnr clarified that the former governor died while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in Germany. In a statement he released, Oluwarotimi expressed that the burial arrangements for his father will soon be announced to the public. The statement reads: “He died peacefully and departed in his sleep at a Hospital in Germany, where he was undergoing treatment for protracted prostate…
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has strongly condemned the recent killing of over 70 people in Gashish and Ropp districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State. The Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, emphasized the urgent need to halt the ongoing violence in the state. He called upon the military and other security agencies to intensify their efforts in addressing the crisis until peace is restored. In a statement he released, Chinda urged the National Assembly security committees to initiate a thorough investigation into the recurring killings and propose legislative measures to bring an end to…
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a former Secretary to the State Government of Edo State, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 governorship race in the state. Ize-Iyamu revealed his decision to run for governor again under the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. He reiterated his commitment to his previous SIMPLE agenda, focusing on Security, Infrastructure Development, Manpower Development, Public/Private Partnership, Leadership by Example, and Employment Creation. This marks Ize-Iyamu’s third attempt at the Edo governorship office. In 2020, he contested under the APC but was defeated by Governor Godwin Obaseki, who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed rumors claiming that its candidate, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, has withdrawn his case from the election petition tribunal challenging the outcome of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election after securing the highest votes among other contestants. Reacting to reports suggesting that the SDP had conceded defeat and would no longer challenge the APC victory in court, the Director of New Media, Muri/Sam Campaign Council/SDP, Isaiah Davies Ijele, labeled…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, at the age of 67. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori extended his condolences to Akeredolu’s wife, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, family members, the government, and the people of Ondo State. Governor Oborevwori praised the late Governor Akeredolu as an urbane and cerebral leader of great value who was dedicated to the growth and development of Ondo State and Nigeria. He highlighted Akeredolu’s role as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and…
Following the passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the substantive Executive Governor of the state. The oath of office was administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odosola, at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office in Akure. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top judges in the state, government officials, and politicians, who gathered to witness the transition of power. Earlier, Aiyedatiwa had arrived at the Governor’s office in Akure for the ceremony, marking the official assumption of his new role. Governor Akeredolu passed away…
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away at the age of 67. Reports indicate that he died in Lagos on Wednesday. According to sources, Governor Akeredolu had been under the care of State House doctors until his demise, as he was unable to be flown abroad for treatment. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” a reliable source informed Vanguard. “They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.” Governor Akeredolu had returned to Nigeria in September after a three-month medical leave in Germany. He had recently taken another…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially signed the Enugu State 2024 Budget into law, totaling N521.5 billion. The governor emphasized that this budget would facilitate substantial economic growth, extensive infrastructural development, and improved service delivery within the state. The Enugu State 2024 Appropriation Law allocates N414.3 billion, which represents 79 percent of the budget, to capital expenditure, and N107.2 billion, representing 21 percent, to recurrent expenditure. Governor Mbah highlighted the reliance on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to fund the budget and urged the executive arm to focus on robust revenue generation and efficient service delivery. During the budget…
Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, former spokesperson for the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), has made bold assertions regarding the political future of Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State. According to Eze, Wike’s aspirations to become the “jagaban” (a colloquial term for a political leader) of Rivers State have come to an end. Eze declared that Wike is no longer relevant in the political landscape of Rivers State and Nigeria at large. He cited Wike’s well-known antecedents and cautioned that anyone choosing to align with him does so at their own risk. In a statement issued on Tuesday,…
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and respect, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has publicly pledged to continue seeking the counsel and guidance of his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. The Governor made this declaration during the Special Christmas Day ceremony held at the United Evangelical Church (UEC), Awa Iman in Onna Local Government Area of the state. Governor Eno emphasized that there exists no political discord between him and former Governor Emmanuel, who played a pivotal role in his ascension to power. He expressed gratitude for Emmanuel’s unyielding support and credited him with instilling valuable leadership qualities during his…
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has expressed his disappointment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stating that it has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Adegboruwa made these remarks on Wednesday while reacting to the tragic Christmas Eve killings that claimed the lives of over 100 people in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. He pointed to the revelation by Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State that more than 64 communities in the state have been permanently taken over by terrorists for over two years as evidence of the lack of transparency in governance.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a visit on Wednesday to displaced victims of the Christmas Eve attack in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. His plane landed at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos at 1:00 pm, marking the commencement of his on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by recent attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs. Upon arrival, Shettima was received at the airport by prominent figures including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and former governors Simon Lalong and Joshua Dariye. Meanwhile, displaced persons had gathered at…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has refuted ongoing rumors of a rift between himself and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. Governor Alia expressed his admiration for Akume, whom he described as a national pride and the father of Benue State. Speaking at a symposium held in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, to commemorate the SGF’s birthday, Governor Alia addressed the speculations directly. He stated, “I want to unambiguously debunk the circulating rumors of discord between the SGF and myself. These speculations exist solely in the imaginative realm of opportunists, instigators of turmoil,…
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has announced the zoning of the Ebonyi South senatorial seat to Onicha Local Government Area. This decision was made public on Tuesday. The move comes after Austin Umahi, the younger brother of the Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, declared his interest in the upcoming rerun election scheduled for February. Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone comprises five local government areas. Among these, Ohaozara LGA is the base for the Minister of Works, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, and a Senior Special Adviser to the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sounded the alarm over an alleged plan by the Kano State Government to utilize N8 billion from local government councils’ funds without clear justification. Abdullahi Abbas, the state’s APC chairman, made this revelation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Abbas called upon the local government councils and commercial banks in the state to halt the process of clearing the release of funds to the state government. He cited the ongoing political uncertainty in the state, attributed to the pending Supreme Court judgment on the governorship election, as a reason for concern. Expressing…
Senator David Jimkuta, representing Taraba South senatorial district, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security in the Takum and Ussa local government councils of Taraba State. He believes that such a declaration would help address the ongoing reckless killings in these areas. Speaking in Wukari council on Tuesday while interacting with journalists, Senator Jimkuta, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Social Warfare and Poverty Alleviation, emphasized the urgent need for action to enable farmers to return to their farmlands and rebuild their lives amidst the threat to the region’s food security. Senator…
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to disregard classifications such as federal, state, or rural roads, stressing that they all share a collective responsibility to improve the lives of Nigerians. He emphasized the need for joint responsibility and closer collaboration between the federal and state governments to accelerate infrastructural development across the nation. During a meeting with the NGF at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday, President Tinubu reiterated his condemnation of the recent killings in Plateau State, emphasizing the mutual responsibility of the federal and state governments to ensure peace and stability…