Rotimi Akeredolu
29 Dec
Twenty-four hours after inauguration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as seventh civilian governor of Ondo State, those regarded as cabals within the late Rotimi Akeredolu’s cabinet have taken the back seat.
29 Dec
Jericho Estate, Ibadan Oyo State residence of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, received August visitors, including Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum/ Kwara helmsman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq...
29 Dec
The Chidi Ibe faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has commiserated with the people of Ondo State on the death of the former governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu.
29 Dec
The Southern Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed it's heartfelt condolences to the Ondo state government and the immediate family of the late Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Led by Hon. Nicholas Mutu, the caucus described the demise of the governor as a painful loss.
28 Dec
Ondo State Conscious Movement has urged the new Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to urgently nominate a deputy governor within the constitutionally stipulated timeframe. The organisation stressed the need for the governor to allow the rule of law to reign supreme to foster an era of unity, progress, and the enhanced welfare of the people.…
28 Dec
The Southern Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the Ondo state government and the immediate family of the late Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Led by Nicholas Mutu, the caucus described the demise of the governor as a painful loss. The caucus in a statement by its…
28 Dec
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been asked to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission's Secretariat in the nation's capital after the late Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA), while condoling with the good people of Ondo State over the death of their governor, said the late governor,…
28 Dec
Ondo State Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Engr. Raimi Aminu, has resigned from his appointment. The decision comes just 24 hours after the demise of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the subsequent inauguration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the new governor of Ondo State. Aminu, who was appointed by the late governor, submitted his…
27 Dec
Ondo State's newly sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the appointment of five aides hours after taking the oath of office following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa's first set of appointments was announced in a statement on Wednesday by his deputy chief of staff, Omojuwa Olusegun. The move comes amid a wave of resignations…
27 Dec
Ondo State Government has declared three days of mourning in honour of Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday. Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning after an extended health battle while receiving medical treatment in Germany. The newly sworn-in governor of the state, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, announced three days of state mourning in honour of the late…
27 Dec
The newly-inaugurated Ondo State governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has appointed five aides hours after taking the oath of office. Aiyedatiwa assumed the number one seat following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu. The new appointees were Ebenezer Adeniyan as Chief Press Secretary CPS, who takes over from former CPS Richard Olatunde, who resigned earlier. Ebenezer Adeniyan…
27 Dec
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the seventh civilian governor of the state following the demise of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The oath of office was administered on Aiyedatiwa at 5:14 pm. by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olusegun Odusola. With state High Court Judges, members of…
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