The newly sworn-in Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sorrow that his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was not alive to witness his swearing-in ceremony. Speaking during his inaugural speech after being sworn in as the 7th governor of Ondo State, Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to Akeredolu’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts in developing the state. He …

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has eulogised the late former governor of the state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, saying the late Akeredolu would be remembered for his efforts in strengthening the judicial system in the state. Aiyedatiwa said his former boss did well in using the rule of law to fight against crimes and criminalities while in office. The governor …

Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Mr Wale Akinterinwa has declared that he would be the next governor of the state. Akinterinwa, who was among the members of the state Executive Council that was dissolved last week by incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said he was ready to contest the …

Former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to late Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, Mr. Doyin Odebowale has said that the former governor was weak in matters involving his wife, Betty. Odebowale, who said he had been a friend with the former governor for over 30 years and was responsible for writing his campaign materials the first …

The Head Directorate of Research and Strategy, Act for Positive Transform Initiative, Mr. Kolawole Johnson has argued that the legacy of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has been tainted by the power tussle with the newly sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The analyst, who spoke during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, added that knowing what values Akeredolu …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and many other stakeholders have expressed sadness over the death of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, who was Ondo State governor until Wednesday morning. Akeredolu, 67, died in a German hospital after a long battle with postrate cancer. In a condolence message by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, the NGF remembered Akeredolu …

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has asked his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to assume his responsibilities in an acting capacity while he proceeds on medical leave from Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesman, Mr. Richard Olatunde. The statement noted that the governor, who has been ill since January, will “prioritise his health …

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the current administration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, saying the administration has lost its direction with the present condition of the state. It was reported on Thursday that 33 out of 35 members of the State Executive Council passed a vote of confidence on the governor, while two abstained. …

Members of the Ondo State Executive Council, on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in the state governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. However, two members of the cabinet allegedly failed to sign the statement to support the governor, who is still in Ibadan, Oyo State, recuperating after returning from a medical vacation in Germany. In the statement signed by 33 out …

The national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on Monday, held a meeting with some other elders of the state on the way to resolve the crisis between the Ondo State Governor, Ogbeni Rotimi Akeredolu, and his Deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The elders, who met at the Fasoranti’s residence in Akure, the state capital, expressed their …