Politics

The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has received the names of four Commissioner Nominees sent by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

The names of the nominees as contained in a letter addressed to the ODHA Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, are Mr Wale Akinterinwa, Mr Ojogo Donald, Sir Charles Titiloye, and Mr Raimi Aminu.

The governor in the letter requested members of the Assembly to give urgent approval to the list in view of the need to fast-track the instrumentality of governance.

The Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun in a statement by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olugbenga Omole pledged on behalf of the lawmakers that adequate attention will be given to the letter for quick approval.

Olumide Abudu

Politics

The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members received the sum of ten million naira each to fast-track the impeachment process of the embattled deputy governor, Chief Agboola Ajayi.

The lawmakers in a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen described the allegation as unfounded and an attempt to create enmity between the executive and legislature.

The statement indicates that the lawmakers claimed they cannot be induced as they represent the interests of the people of the state.

The lawmakers expressed their unalloyed support to the developmental strides of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and true democratic values.

They cautioned the embattled deputy governor to avoid implicating the lawmakers in a bid to carry his cross.

The lawmakers urged the people of the state to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful dealings without fear.

Olumide Abudu