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…
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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…
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its candidate, Iboi Lucky Emmanuel has urged the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the State capital, to remove Governor Godwin Obaseki from seat. In a suit marked EPT/ED/GOV/01/2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Andrew Osagie Ize-Iyamu are listed as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Respondents, respectively. ADP in the petition, demanded the tribunal to announce that by virtue of his non-qualification, the votes credited to the PDP candidate should be null and void and…
The Vice President Of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the Federal Government to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to carter or improve welfare of her citizens. Professor Yemi Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, there is no clear practice of the doctrine of separation of powers; hence the need for flexibility. “The Anglo-American traditions that we hold on to in support of the separation of powers are not pure; so, for example…
The paramount ruler of Akure kingdom has said that Governor Akeredolu has fulfilled his promises to the people of Akure kingdom. Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Governor, further stated that he’s proof that not all politicians are liars. He also vowed that upon re-election for another term in office, the state capital of Akure will be connected to the global economy. Ondo will decide on its governor on Saturday, October 10, 2020. More so, the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has defined the governor as a noiseless achiever, saying; “I never knew he could perform meritoriously…
Mr. Dotun Ojon, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the Ondo State October 10 Guber Election, has denied plans to step down. Mr. Ojon cleared the air while being interviewed on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. According to him, the party is not for sale. When queried if he withdrew for a major political party, Ojon replied “That’s a fallacy”. “YPP is not for sale and we are not ready to step down for anyone.” Ojon stated that the speculation arose, after 10 political parties threw its weight behind another political party. Mr. Dotun Ojon, however, insisted that…
Chief Rambi Ayala, the Deputy Minority Leader of Gombe State House of Assembly, has announced his membership resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Ayala represents the good people of Billiri East constituency. Chief Rambi Ayala made the announcement on Tuesday after a Gombe High Court dismissed his application that sought the declaration of his suspension by the PDP illegal. The Speaker, Abubakar Ibrahim and his deputy Siddi Buba (both of the ruling APC in the state) were in court with Chief Ayala. Chief Rambi Ayala stated that his decision was as a result of the undemocratic nature of…
Days after the conclusion of Edo State Guber Election, few candidates under Edo 2020 governorship candidates forum said they were making preparations to file their cases in the tribunal over some witnessed abnormalities that occurred before, during and after the election. In a joint conversation made available to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday by seven out of the fourteen aspirants that participated in the Saturday 19 poll, they said, even when they posited that the election was near perfection, few aspirants are preparing to file their cases in the tribunal. As seen in the written statement, the forum will…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their campaign slogan. APC has accused PDP of promoting violent attacks in the state through its campaign slogan. According to the party “The PDP campaign slogan for Ondo 2020 is “Eyitayo must not fail”. PDP State Publicist, Alex Kalejaye, in a statement said: “its a new version of the old “do-or-die” approach to election matters. “The APC has it on good authority that the PDP youths are easily moved to action once they hear the slogan”. It is a strong indication that the PDP…
APC, Lagos State branch on Monday advised its members to see themselves as one and work collectively for the progress of the party in the state. The Vice-Chairman of the party in Lagos East Senatorial District, made the plea at a meeting with proponents of former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, on the platform of the Ambode Movement Support Group (AMSG) and other angry members. At the meeting held in Somolu area of Lagos, Olusanya, who is also the Chairman, APC Lagos East Bye-Election Campaign Organisation, stated that it was normal for people to be angry or offended in politics. According to…