In a decisive victory, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor, secured a landslide win, polling a total of 366,781 votes, significantly ahead of his closest rival, Agboola Read More…
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AKETI: The Man, His Era
“Baba-Wole! Whether you like it or not, it is my duty to carry your bag onto the plane today”, insisted Aketi, as we threw banters on the queue at the Ibadan Airport en route to Abuja. I yanked my bag from his hands but he promptly reclaimed it. Our mutual friend, Bisi Ogunbadejo, who was Read More…
Ondo State Governor to name new deputy, four candidates shortlisted
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is in the process of selecting a highly qualified deputy governor for the new administration, sources close to the governor revealed. Reports suggest that Governor Aiyedatiwa is considering four potential candidates for the deputy governor position in the state’s leadership. This decision follows Aiyedatiwa’s assumption of office as Read More…
Ondo mourns the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
The passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has sparked mourning across the nation. Aged 67, Governor Akeredolu succumbed to complications arising from prostate cancer while receiving medical treatment in Germany. His demise, announced in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, has left a profound void in the hearts of many. President Bola Read More…