The NGO alleged that monies were shared to popular figures, more especially leaders of youth groups in Ondo. Detesting what it called serious vote buying during the Ondo Governorship election, the Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), a non-governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday accused politicians of engaging n the fraud. The CDD Director, Idayat Hassan, announced this during an interactive session with newsmen in Akure, the state capital. Hassan said CDD noted that politicians still devised ways to patronize vote buying, warning that the electoral offence is fraudulent and poses danger to democracy if it is not adequately curbed. According to…
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Senator Rochas Okorocha, the former Governor of Imo State, has stated that the call for Igbo presidency is more of competition with other regions that have produced presidents. He announced that the nation needs a president that can unite every part of the country. H.E Rochas Okorocha, who was invited to Bauchi State by Sheik Dhairu Usman Bauchi, to celebrate his yearly Mauloud, yesterday, was also given an award for being ambassador of the poor. While speaking with the media, Okorocha stated: “We should be talking about a Nigerian president that will make education affordable, a Nigerian president that alleviates…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is collating the governorship election results from all the 18 local governments of Ondo State. The Ondo governorship election held on Saturday, October 10, 2020; with Chief Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the APC as the two front-line candidates. Here are the results from the local governments as announced by INEC. Bookmarl this page as we will keep updating the result page as results come in: Ifedore LGA APC-9,350 PDP-11,852 Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government APC -13,278 PDP- 9,231 Irele Local Government APC-12,643 PDP-5,493 Akoko North-East Local Government APC-16,572 PDP-8,380 Akoko…
The Governor of Enugu State, H.E Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Saturday, attended the monthly Local Government meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in some council areas of the state, unscheduled, to define, appreciate and inspire party members and teeming supporters, amid excitement. Addressing the party members at the meeting, which was the first since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi thanked God for His protection, mercy and kindness throughout the peak of the pandemic, stressing that “we have come here to thank God for our life and health”. The governor, who maintained that the PDP in…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, on Saturday condemned the 2021 budget present to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that it contravenes the fiscal responsibility act. In his post on Fcaebook, the former vice president said: “Looking at the 2021 Budget Proposal placed before the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, October 8, 2020, a number of issues, very intense and perhaps alarming issues arise. I can bring up several of them, but for the sake of its direness and consequence to our economy,…
The Governor of Ondo state, H.E Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced that everybody will be joyous and there will be clapping, singing and dancing if he comes out victorious in today’s Ondo State governorship election. Governor Akeredolu said this while responding to questions from journalists after casting his vote. The Ondo State governor, who advised voters to cast and monitor their votes, also expressed confidence that he will win the election. Asked what would occur if the election results do not favour him, Akeredolu stated: “Let me tell you something, I don’t ever think about…
Two political parties; Action Alliance (AA) and Action Peoples Party (APP) have approached the Edo State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal faulting the outcome of the election on the ground of “unlawful exclusion”. APP, in the petition in which Governor Obaseki, the PDP and INEC are respondents, claimed that it was unlawfully excluded just as AA’s candidate, Ukonga Frank Onaivi, claimed in his petition that he was also excluded unlawfully, in spite of being the validly-nominated candidate of the party, in line with the Electoral Act. Both petitioners are praying the tribunal to declare the September 19 governorship election in Edo…
The sitting Ondo State Governor, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has advised the people of the state to be peaceful and orderly as they go to the poll to elect a governor. Governor Akeredolu, who is the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), beckoned on the people to conduct themselves in a responsible manner to prove all book makers who have predicted a violence-marred poll, wrong. Just as found in a three-paragraph statement signed by the Director-General of his campaign council, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, Akeredolu states that he has done his best for the people, and leaves the rest…
RESIDENTS IGNORE IGP’S ORDER As electorates in Ondo State decide today on the next governor of the state, the restriction order has being ignored. In Akure, the Ondo State capital, aside the vehicles deployed for election duty, taxis, private vehicles as well as commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’ were seen moving freely within the state. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, General Muhammed Adamu earlier ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 12 am to 6 pm on Saturday within the state. TheInfoStride gathered that from Oba-Ile axis of Akure North Local Government to the popular Oba-Adesida part…
The soldiers, police and other security forces today engaged in a ‘show of force’ ahead of Saturday’s Ondo governorship election. They trooped the major streets of Akure, the state capital and other towns in the state in a bid to warn political thugs and those who might want to cause violence during the poll. They mounted their Armoured Personnel Carriers APC and vans as they patrolled the major streets blaring siren. You could recall that during the electioneering campaign of the political parties, many people were injured and the party’s properties destroyed. Election observers have warned that if the Pre-election…
The Chairman, Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, Professor Mkpa Agu Mkpa, Commissioners as well as chairmen of registered political parties have met to fashion out modalities on how to successfully conduct the Abia state local government election. In his remarks during the meeting with leaders of the registered political parties, the ABSIEC Chairman emphasized on the commitment of the Commission to conduct an authentic, free and however, fair election, one devoid of rancour. Professor Mkpa, who was an ex-Secretary to the State Government, SSG, under former Governor, H.E Theodore Orji, solicited the support of all the political parties towards…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday encouraged all members of the party to be committed toward achieving its target of 500,000 votes in the upcoming October 31, 2020 Lagos East Senatorial by-election. Vice Chairman, APC Lagos East, Chief Kaoli Olusanya made the call while in a meeting with Supervisory Councillors in the 16 Local Government and Local Government Development Areas in the senatorial district. At the meeting held in Somolu area of the state, Olusanya also advised members to work hard to ensure massive votes for the party in the Kosofe 2 state constituency by-…
The members of African Democratic Congress (ADC) are embattled in Ondo State. On Thursday, the party sanctioned its state executive that declared support for candidates of other political parties. Some of them either endorsed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) or Eyitayo Jegede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer. Mr. Peter Edeh, the ADC Vice Chairman, at the party’s grand finale rally in Akure, stated that such members have been suspended for being anti-party. He named Ibrahim Rasheed as new acting Chairman and Timothy Akinola as acting Secretary in Ondo. National Chairman, Ralphs Nwosu, represented by Ibrahim…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would not share the responsibility of appointing collation and returning officers with groups, individuals or political parties. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC’s National Commission and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee made this known to the public on Thursday during an interview with NAN in Abuja while reacting to some concerns by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over an alleged attempt to compromise the outcome of the poll. According to him, the INEC had a clear procedure of appointing collation and returning officers. You would recall that the Chairman of the…
As Mr. President, H.E Muhammadu Buhari prepares to present the 2021 Appropriation Bill before a Joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate has issued an order that prevent him from appearing with some of his Aides. According to the Senate, President Buhari will not be accompanied by many people on the entourage, emphasizing that only few people that are very key and important to budget that will accompany him into the chamber. Announcing this Wednesday in Abuja during plenary, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate stated that the budget presentation will not exceed one hour because of Covid-19…
The Ondo State Executive Members Of All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday, outlined the 10 reasons why it’s Ondo governorship candidate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu deserves to win Saturday’s election. Chief Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, stated that the Akeredolu’s administration has done well in the area of education, healthcare delivery, infrastructure development, security, youth empowerment and industrialization. Chief Nabena, who stated this in a statement also urged security operatives to ensure the protection of votes during the Saturday’s election. The statement was tagged: “Ondo Governorship: 10 Reasons Rotimi Akeredolu Deserves a Second Term.” Chief Nabena emphasized that Governor…
The Former Governor of Abia, H.E, Dr Orji Kalu on Wednesday in Abuja praised the Federal Government for refurbishing the Onitsha seaport. Dr. Orji Kalu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that the seaport would drive industrialisation and create jobs for Nigerians. According to him, the resumed activities at Onitsha seaport will boost economic activities in the South East and rapidly create chance for employment opportunities and wealth for Nigerians. He, however, applauded the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for the development. Dr. Orji…
Chief Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that he would love to be in Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s shoes. Chief Jegede stated this on Wednesday, during a governorship debate organised by Channels TV. He was countering statements issued by Governor Akeredolu that he (Jegede) was part of the administration that owed pensioners, civil servants and generally performed below expectations. “The government he (Jegede) served in owed arrears of pensions; we paid. “Morale was low in the civil service and the civil servants were dying, being owed seven months salaries; we paid,” Akeredolu said. Replying to that,…
The Former Ekiti Governor, H.E Ayo Fayose, on Wednesday night, reacted to the removal of his cap in Ondo State during the Ondo PDP Rally. H.E Ayo Fayose was walking to the podium at the campaign ground when someone he labelled a “hoodlum” removed his cap. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Lere Olayinka, he alleged stated that Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, and ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, were the mastermind behind the act. Ayo Fayose promised that he won’t relent in saying the truth about the party in the Southwest. He announced that those who have…
The Anambra State Governor, H.E Willie Obiano on Tuesday in Abuja informed President Muhammadu Buhari on destruction and damages caused by flood in four out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the president, the governor stated he also briefed President Buhari on the developmental efforts of his administration in Anambra. He said that 4 out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state had been submerged by flood while over 5,000 people were displaced. “As usual, I come once in a while to brief Mr…