Politics

Tribunal Upholds Aiyedatiwa’s Victory in 2024 Governorship Poll

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By Isaac Afolabi

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Akure has upheld the election of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, confirming his victory in the November 16, 2024, gubernatorial election.

The three-member panel, led by Justice Benson Ogbu, delivered a unanimous verdict, dismissing the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Agboola Ajayi, and other parties. The tribunal ruled that allegations of widespread irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act were not proven.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria correspondent, after the judgment, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to God and to the people of Ondo State.

He said that the tribunal’s decision reaffirmed the will of the electorate calling on opposition party to join him in transforming the state.

Reacting, counsel to PDP Mr Olujimi Oluseye said his client next decision would be made public soon.

Hundreds of APC supporters gathered outside the court jubilating over the declaration.

Foreign

Joe Biden congratulates Macron, promises economic ties

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The United States President Joe Biden has congratulated the newly re-elected President of France, Emmanuel Macron.

Report says, Biden congratulated Macron on Monday after a first attempt to call him failed because, the French leader was out celebrating his victory.

The White House in a statement noted that, during the call, Biden underscored the close and enduring relations between the United States and France, describing the country as “our oldest ally based on shared democratic values, economic ties, and security cooperation “.

“President Biden conveyed his readiness to continue working closely with President Macron on our shared global priorities,”.

An attempt to reach out to Macron on Sunday soon after he was confirmed to have defeated far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, didn’t go so well, because Macron was celebrating with a crowd of supporters.
Culled /Taiwo Akinola

Politics

Governor Abiodun Felicitates Akeredolu On His Victory

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, over his electoral victory at the Supreme Court.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Akeredolu’s triumph at the Apex Court as a well deserved victory for democracy.

The Governor said that though he never doubted the victory of Ondo Governor at the governorship poll, his pronouncement by the court as the duly elected Governor showed that people of the state cast their votes for Governor Akeredolu.

Governor Abiodun urged his Ondo State counterpart to be inclusive irrespective of political affiliation of all the indigenes of Ondo state.

He also urged the residents of Ondo state to rally round their Governor in his bid to ensure good governance and turn the state around for better.

Bolanle Adesida