The Ondo State Government has reacted to the ruling of an Ondo State High Court nullifying the creation of 33 local council development areas by a former Governor of the state, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN) reacted to the judgement. In a statement by his Media Assistant, Dele Sadiq Jobi, the Attorney General said he has promptly requested for the Certified True Copy of the judgment. Ajulo said upon receipt, a meticulous study and analysis will be undertaken, culminating in a comprehensive legal opinion to the Government…
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The Ondo State Government has reacted to the ruling of an Ondo State High Court nullifying the creation of 33 local council development areas by a former Governor of the state, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN) reacted to the judgement. In a statement by his Media Assistant, Dele Sadiq Jobi, the Attorney General said he has promptly requested for the Certified True Copy of the judgment. Ajulo said upon receipt, a meticulous study and analysis will be undertaken, culminating in a comprehensive legal opinion to the Government…
In a significant stride towards community development and empowerment, Otunba Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju (OMO), the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ondo State House of Assembly and Honorable Member representing Ondo West Constituency 1, proudly commissioned a new Constituency Office Annex in Yaba, Ondo, earlier today. This strategic initiative aims to bolster support for small-scale businesses across all six wards within the constituency. The event, which drew a diverse crowd of local business owners, community leaders, and enthusiastic residents, was marked by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, speeches, and an atmosphere of celebration. Otunba Ogunwumiju, in his address, highlighted the significance of the new office…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates Mr. Bayo Aderinto as he celebrates his 65th birthday. Mr. Aderinto, a former banker, businessman, philanthropist and sport enthusiast, is a former Chief of Staff to former Deji of Akure, late Oba Adebiyi Adesida and former Manager of Smoking Hills Golf Resorts, Ilara-Mokin. The Governor describes Mr. Aderinto as a trustworthy associate and ally who represents hard work, commitment and dedication to core values of humanity. Governor Aiyedatiwa lauds Aderinto’s selfless concerns for others and his contributions to the development of Ondo State and Nigeria. The Governor prays that God…
The Akure Division of the Ondo High Court on Thursday nullified the 33 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) created by then-Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Delivering judgment, Justice A.O Adebusuoye described the LCDAs as inchoate and not lawfully created. The court held that it was illegal for a governor to sign a law outside the state. The court added that the Local Government Creation Law 2023, signed by Mr Akeredolu in Ibadan, outside the state, was unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void. Mr Akeredolu had, on September 9, 2023, assented to the bill creating 33 LCDAs. The bill for the creation of…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on all APC leaders and supporters in Ondo to close ranks and ensure he wins the forthcoming gubernatorial election, assuring he bears no grudges towards those who contested against him during the primary. The APC governorship primary held on April 20 produced Mr Aiyedatiwa as its standard-bearer for the November 16 poll. Sixteen aspirants participated in the primary, including Jimoh Ibrahim, Wale Akinterinwa and Olusola Oke. Addressing party supporters in Akure on Thursday, Mr Aiyedatiwa explained that none of the party’s aspirants had “offended” him despite uniting against his political ambition of returning to power.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, celebrates the founder of Agape Christian Fellowship, Bishop Felix Adejumo on his 70th birthday. Congratulating him at his thanksgiving service at his church in Akure, on Thursday, Governor Aiyedatiwa said life itself is a journey and a moment can be so pleasant while some can be challenging. “I know that in the last 70 years, you have experienced challenging moments, pleasant and happy moments, just like the one you are witnessing today. “Your dedication, compassion, and spiritual guidance have made a profound impact on our land and millions…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Thursday, flagged off the second phase of food commodities distribution to Ondo masses. It would be recalled that in April, the Governor flagged off the first phase of food commodities and agricultural implements. The farm implements’ distribution flagged off by the Governor today includes; 24,000 bags of 25kg Nigerian Rice; 14,040 bags of 50kg Maize; 3,440 bags of 25kg Garri; over 170 Tricycles, Tillers and Canoes and the beneficiaries includes; different groups and individuals from the 18 LGAs of Ondo State, farmers’ associations and other stakeholders. Governor Aiyedatiwa…
A major aspirant in the last governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, has declared his support for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the State. At a meeting of his political associates and followers at his residence in Akure on Thursday, Chief Oke collapsed his political structure into the campaign train of the Governor. Oke, who said he resisted the pressure to challenge the outcome of the April 20 primary in court, added that his interest is in the unity of the party and its…
The Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State have assumed duties with the swearing-in of their members and dissolution of all standing committees in their respective councils. Also, the chairmen dissolved all task forces set up by the ousted council chairmen, even as they pledged to pay all outstanding salaries owed to their predecessors. Recall that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had on Wednesday sworn in the chairmen in Government House urging them to promote peace at all times, saying they can work from anywhere for the time being. Speaking after swearing in his members adjacent to…