Category: Politics
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O.C. General Congratulates Aiyedatiwa on Landslide Victory
…Says I am proud to win my unit landslide …Urges Gov Aiyedatiwa not to disappoint Ondo Citizens Ondo State, Nigeria, O.C. General has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa following his decisive victory in the Ondo State governorship election held yesterday. In a statement on Sunday, Bidemi Joshua Obayangban, Special Assistant to Governor Aiyedatiwa,…
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Ondo guber poll far from credible– CUPP
The Coalition of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has flayed the way and manner the Ondo State Governorship Election, held last Saturday, saying that the fundamental elements of a free, fair, democratic, and credible election were glaringly missing in the exercise. CUPP gave this verdict in a release issued on Sunday by its spokesperson,…
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Ondo Guber 2024: PDP, APC Bought Votes, Yiaga Africa Alleges
Yiaga Africa has alleged that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) bought votes for N5,000 and N20,000 during the Ondo governorship election. At the election which took place on Saturday, November 16, the organisation said the 2024 off-season governorship poll was characterised by massive vote-buying. Yiaga Africa alleged…
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Ondo guber poll: APC wins 15 LGAs as INEC awaits final results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far collated results from 15 out of the 18 local government areas in Ondo State following the November 2024 gubernatorial election. The State Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi of the Federal University of Lokoja, Kogi State, made this announcement at the collation centre in Akure, the…
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Ondo governorship election was free, fair, credible– Jimoh Ibrahim
Jimoh Ibrahim, APC senator representing Ondo South, says Saturday’s governorship election is free, fair, and credible. Shortly after he voted, Mr Ibrahim addressed journalists on Saturday at Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA. Mr Ibrahim cast his vote at Idogun Unit 2, Igbotako Ward 2 in Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA. Mr Ibrahim reiterated his loyalty to APC. “I can…
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Voter apathy, logistics challenges mar Ogun LG poll
The Saturday local government election in Ogun State was largely characterised by a low turnout of voters and logistics challenges at the early stage of the exercise in most council areas. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria, who monitored the exercise across the state, report that the elections scheduled to be held between 8am…
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Olafeso wins Polling Unit for Ajayi
By Miracle Ogunde Dr. Eddy Olafeso, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Chairman of the Agboola Ajayi Campaign Council, has secured victory for the party in his polling unit. At Ward 1, Unit 004, Olumekun Compound, Idepe, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, a total of 171 voters…
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#OndoDecides2024: Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo Casts His Vote
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has voted in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a member of the All Progressives Congress-led federal government, cast his vote at unit 17: Ward 3, Okeagbe Local Government Area. He commended the peaceful process of the election and the turnout of voters. He stated that the…
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Heavy monetisation rocks Ondo governorship election as Tensions Rise
As Ondo State engages in its critical governorship election today, reports of vote buying and inducement have surfaced across all 18 local government areas, raising alarm about the integrity of the electoral process. Incidents of alleged vote buying were particularly noted at the Anglican Primary School in the Irele Local Government Area, where party agents…
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Ondo 2024: Deputy Governor Adelami Votes in Owo, Calls for Massive Voter Participation
Dr. Olayide Adelami, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, cast his vote on election day at Igboroko 2, Ward 3, Unit 16, in Owo Local Government Area. At around 9:40 a.m., Dr. Adelami joined other voters in the queue for accreditation before proceeding to vote alongside his family members. After casting his ballot, the Deputy…