Politics

Akeredolu Sacks Deputy Governor’s Media Team

By Web News 370

Barely one week after Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, returned from an overseas medical trip, crisis has started rocking the State cabinet. Details of the crisis could not be ascertained as of press time but sources close to the matter said the issues bothered on whether the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was loyal to his principal or not.

The matter is said to be fuelling disaffection between Akeredolu and the Deputy Governor.

However, the governor has fired the deputy’s media aides, who were accused of stocking crisis between Akeredolu and Aiyedatiwa.

Consequently, all the media aides attached to the office of the Ondo State Deputy Governor were fired on Tuesday.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the affected aides include Press Secretary to the Governor, Kenneth Odusola; Special Assistant to Governor (New Media) Okunniga Oladipupo; and Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography), Abayomi Samson Adefolalu.

The statement read “All media aides appointed by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, and seconded to the office of the deputy governor, have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect.

“They are to submit all government properties in their possession to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor.

“Similarly, the press crew attached to the office of the deputy governor has been disbanded. Consequently, all members of the press crew are to report back to their various ministries and stations.

“Equally, the Ministry of Information and Orientation is directed to provide adequate coverage for the activities of the deputy’s governor office henceforth.”

However, it was gathered that the sacked media aides of the deputy governor were involved in some disloyal acts against the governor.

A reliable source in the government revealed that the aides were sacked as a result of insubordination and flagrant disregard for appropriate authority.

The source said, “One of the sacked aides openly abused the governor on his WhatsApp status and the screenshot is with the governor’s people.

 “These faceless individuals who have been hiding their identities because what they are putting out are pure fabrications, are being sponsored by those who are threatened by the profile of the deputy governor, his relationship with his boss and the goodwill he enjoys with the people.

“Many stakeholders have commended the deputy governor for the way he handled State affairs while he was Acting Governor, despite all his detractors did to provoke him into taking drastic actions. He avoided their booby traps and they tripped on their own banana peels.”

The statement also declared that the deputy governor was in constant touch with his principal on official State matters and there was no gap between them.

“Now that Mr. Governor is back and has started working, the deputy governor remains calm and committed to the duties of his office and unruffled by the lies of desperate politicians and their agents. The deputy governor remains loyal to his principal and no amount of fabricated lies will change that,” the statement submitted

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Politics

Tinubu in Ondo, Promises Students Loan Facility

By Web News 963

The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has pledged stable power supply in the country and students credit loan facility if voted into power next month.

Asiwaju Tinubu made the pledge during the party’s campaign rally held in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Correspondent, Olorunferanmi Odofin reports that the MKO Democracy park, venue of the APC presidential campaign rally was filled to capacity with party stalwarts and faithful who trooped out to receive the party’s presidential candidate , Senator Tinubu and the vice presidential candidate , Senator Kashim Shettima.

The party members resorted to trekking as major routes to the venue were closed to vehicular movement as early as eight o’clock for easy access to the venue.

Addressing the massive crowd Asiwaju Tinubu who was overwhelmed by the reception affirmed that Ondo state had hitherto remained vanguard of positive leadership.

While encouraging the electorate to obtain their PVCs and vote the APC, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to develop the state’s deep seaport and hydro electricity.

The APC presidential candidate also pledged to make education at all levels uninterrupted and affordable.

The host Governor and southwest coordinator of Tinubu-Shettima campaign organisation, Governnor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said Ondo State remained progressive in all ramifications and appealed to all and sundry to vote Asiwaju Tinubu who had the capacity to make things better.

Some of the APC supporters including the National President of Irorun Support Group, Ambassador Oluwatosin Daramola, Mr Daniel Agángà and a party leader from Ondo South Oyerinmade Màtó, described Asiwaju Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima as the best choice for the country.

Party stalwarts at the venue included the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, former governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Lagos State Deputy Governor Mrs Sarah Sosan and a host of others.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

S-West Governors, Oyo Deputy, Visit Tinubu In Lagos

By Web News 955

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan alongside the five other governors of the South-West converged on Lagos State House Marina, to discuss issues that affect the region.

Engineer Olaniyan who represented Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor was joined by Governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun and the host, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).

While speaking to the press after the event, the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, declared that the meeting was to discuss the way forward for the South-West and discuss matters that affect the region.

The Ondo State Governor said they discussed matters pertaining to the common heritage of the west, the Oodua group of companies and issues bothering on the security of the western states.

The chairman stated that the content and agreement of the deliberations, which was held behind closed doors for about 2 and a half hours, will not be made public.

After the meeting, the Forum visited the National Leader of the APC and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his private residence on Bourdillion Street, Ikoyi.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said, “we deemed it fit to visit our leader who has returned home successfully and who is hale and hearty and to the glory of God almighty”, that is why we have visited him.

He said the whole South-West believes in the leadership of Tinubu, and he has shown that he is doing his best to lead us, as he is not only a leader of the South-West but a leader of the entire nation and the southwest lays first claim to him.

‘Seye Ajagbe,

Media Officer to the Deputy Governor