Following the attack by suspected herders in Molege community, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Ondo State Government has advised residents of the state to desist from confronting invaders. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu gave the advise in a statement issued by his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo. He said any form of … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, has urged women to show more interest in holding political positions, rather than being singers at political rallies. Akeredolu spoke on the theme, ‘Awake’ on Tuesday at the 21st annual national conference of the committee of wives of Lagos state officials (COWLSO), held in Lagos. The governor said: “There is … Read more
Ondo state government has explained why Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is yet to return to the state since he returned from medical leave. Doyin Odebowale, the Special Adviser on Special Duty and Strategy to the Governor said that his principal is not working from the capital, Akure, due to accommodation challenges. The governor’s aide who made … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has said he would be “alright” if either Asiwaju Bola Tinubu , the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC or Peter Obi of Labour Party, LP wins the 2023 election. Akeredolu stated this while reiterating his stance that the next president of Nigeria must come from the … Read more
Amidst political feud between Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and some elders in Ondo State have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the situation. The Elder statesmen under the aegis of Ondo State Elders and Leaders, explained that … Read more
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, has called on the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to work towards reconciling all members of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Akeredolu made the call while congratulating the standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 general election. In a statement signed by his … Read more
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Tuesday met with his counterparts within the southwest region. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum met his counterparts within the region in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, against the backdrop of speculations surrounding his alleged incapacitation and his absence from Ondo … Read more
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has alleged that the APC’s Chairman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, Mai Mala Buni had perfected moves to create a crisis for the party ahead of its March 26 national convention. Akeredolu, who frowned at the role of Buni, stated that the Yobe State Governor … Read more
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani Socio- Cultural Association, has said governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state will be held accountable for the ongoing genocide of innocent pastoralists and Northerners in South-west region of Nigeria. The group Accused Akeredolu of creating Amotekun security outfit for the purpose of killing Fulani in South-west states. “He … Read more
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been accused of using the state’s money to support his wife, Mrs Betty Akeredolu’s Imo East senatorial ambition. The governor’s wife had declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial District ahead of the general election in 2023. A statement issued over the weekend by the … Read more
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has vowed not to relent until the herdsmen who were said to have attacked and set ablaze Molege community in Ose Local Government Area of the state are caught. Suspected herdsmen had last week Thursday attacked the community where three people and houses were razed. Akeredolu, who went to the … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, has condemned Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna over his criticism of ban on open grazing in the southern part of the country. Akeredolu accused El-rufai of “struggling hard to export banditry” to the south of the country. While speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, el-Rufai said southern governors are … Read more
Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday reacted to the statement by Garba Sheu, which faulted the resolve of the 17 Southern Governors to ban open grazing in their region. In a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, the Presidency tackled the governors, insisting … Read more
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has disclosed what Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is currently going through in his quest to choose a running mate. Akeredolu made it known that the presidential candidate is considering loyalty, the area with the highest votes, among other factors. The governor … Read more
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has said the State will provide land for the mass burial of the victims of the Owo massacre. The governor made this known while hosting a delegation of Catholic Bishops from the South-West led by Most Reverend Leke Abegunrin. Akeredolu, who said that he is yet to comprehend the … Read more
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed sadness over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state. DAILY REPORT NG reported that gunmen had attacked the church on Sunday, killing scores of worshippers. Reacting to the incident via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more