News

Southern Governors Appoint Abiodun as Chairman

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has been appointed as the chairman of the Southern  Governors Forum. 

Governor Abiodun was appointed alongside Professor Charles Soludo of Anambra state.

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Monday after a four hour meeting of the forum at the presidential lodge, ibara, Abeokuta, the state capital.

In his acceptance speech, Governor Abiodun appreciated his colleagues for the confidence repose in him and pledge to ensure the confidence is justified.

Governor Abiodun promised to ensure a new and repositioned Southern Governors Forum. 

The meeting was the first in about three years.

 

Politics

Governors woo Mimiko to PDP

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Four governors from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP have visited former Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko to persuade him back to the party ahead of 2023 elections.

The governors are Aminu Tambuwal Of Sokoto,  Nyesome Wike of River, Seyi Makinde of Oyo ; and Okezie lkpeazu of Abia State.

The governors held a closed door meeting with Dr Mimiko at his residence in Ondo town.

Briefing newsmen after the meeting, governor Tambuwal said the visit was aimed at bringing like minds together to rescue the country from its current challenges.

Reacting, Dr Mimiko explained that he would carry along his political structures across the state, before taking final decision on his return to the PDP.

Kayode Animasaun