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BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo State Governor

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been inaugurated as the governor of Ondo State, marking the beginning of his first full four-year term after replacing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died in office in 2023.

The ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital, two months after he won the governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Aiyedatiwa took his oath of office just after his running mate Olayide Adelami around 12:59 pm.

More to follow……

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Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa appoints 344 new aides 2 months to election

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appointed 344 new aides, with less than 10 weeks to the November 16 governorship election in the state.

According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniran, on Friday, the appointments were in continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of the state.

The statement noted that the aides comprise 28 Senior Special Assistants and 316 special assistants.

It added that the appointments spread across the 18 Local Government Areas, 33 Local Council Development Areas and 203 wards in the state.

Aiyedatiwa, in the statement, urged the new appointees to bring to bear their wealth of experience as well as dedicate themselves to serving the people of the state.

“In continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of the state, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of 344 new Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs).

“The new appointments are spread across the 18 Local Government Areas, 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) and 203 Wards in the State,” the statement read.

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BREAKING: Senator Jimoh Ibrahim withdraws suit against APC, Aiyedatiwa

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South) on Tuesday said he has withdrawn his suit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Senator Ibrahim approached the Federal High Court Abuja where he challenged the gubernatorial primary election of the APC held recently in Ondo state.

Ibrahim claimed that there was no voting in his Senatorial district and a larger part of the State.

Following the suit, the executives of the APC in Igbotako Ward II, Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State, suspended Ibrahim from the party over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination.

However, Ibrahim at a briefing at the Senate on Tuesday, said he withdrew the suit in deference to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who waded in the issue.

Ibrahim in his statement in Abuja titled: “Presidential intervention and notice of withdrawal suit No.

FHC /ABJ/ CS/588/2024,”said: “The suit is now withdrawn due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

“The President called me, had a meeting with me, and assured me that he will as the leader of the party improve on internal democracy within our party, and i will need to withdraw the case to enable him to chart a way forward.

“The Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,

earlier visited my Asokoro residence for several hours after another unsuccessful visit to my hotel room in Akure.

“I cannot disobey the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because the issue am fighting for is not personal.

“It is simply to improve internal democracy to which the President has promised improvement. My respect for the President is absolute!

“Let me use this opportunity to thank Mr. President for the words of wisdom and encouragement during my meeting with him which lasted over one hour and his various interactions with me on the telephone during which he emphasized his commitment to internal democracy over and over again. Thank you, Mr. President.

“The withdrawal of this legendary suit coincides with the first anniversary of Mr. President’s incredible performance in office, and this is my gift of the ‘cake’ of the first anniversary!”

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BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa cuts short holiday, storms gov’s office for swearing-in ceremony

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has arrived at the Governor’s Office for the swearing-in ceremony as the state governor.

Aiyedatiwa will be sworn in as Governor of Ondo State following the demise of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu earlier on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Leading reporters understands that Aiyedatiwa had cut short his holiday following the death of Governor Akeredolu.

It was gathered that Aiyedatiwa was at Igbokoda to attend his yearly programme for the Christian community tagged “Ilaje For Christ.”

The programme was held in conjunction with Ilaje religious leaders to appreciate God for putting an end to bloodshed and restoring peace to Ilaje land.

Speaking at the programme, Aiyedatiwa said: “We are here again to thank God for Nigeria, Ondo state and Ilaje nation two years after the commencement of this yearly praise and worship programme, there’s no more spilling of blood in our land.

“The remaining days of this year, God will surprise all of us and we will enter the New Year triumphantly,” he added before leaving for Akure, the Ondo State capital.

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