An Okitipupa Customary Court has disbanded  a 15 year old marriage between one  Mr. Sunday Ezemma and Mrs Clementina  Ezemma, on ground of adultery and cruelty.

The divorce suit was brought before, Benson Omotayo with Abraham Mathew and Sunday Kukoyi.

The court which had carefully listened to the parties, held that there was a valid customary court marriage between the party and that the claim for dissolution on a ground of cruelty and desertion were proved by the petitioner. 

In the Judgment read by the court president, Omotayo, stated that the petitioner has not been able to prove the allegation of adultery as he failed to mention or pin point any man he caught with  the respondent.

Hence, the court believed the claim of the Petitioner, that the respondent had been cruel to him and the Respondent had not been able to controvert the evidence even when she had the opportunity in  court.

While the petitioner had been able to also prove successfully the issue of desertion for a period of one and half years which the respondent did not controvert.

The court therefore, dissolved the marriage and granted the custody of the three minors in the marriage, F 14, F 10 and F 6,( names withheld) to the  Petitioner, adding that the education and maintenance of children shall be joint responsibility of the party.

The respondent was given unrestricted access to visit the children on reasonable notice and that the children are at liberty to visit or spent holidays with the respondent with the consent of the petitioner.  

Earlier, while giving evidence,  the 40 -years-old  petitioner, Sunday Ezemma, had approached the court for dissolution of his 15-years-old marriage on a ground of adultery and cruelty. He prayed the court to grant him the custody of the children in the marriage.

Sunday told the court under oath  that the respondent,  Clementina, committed adultery in their matrimonial home and when he confronted the respondent, she denied it however from private investigations by the petitioner, he discovered it was true.

Sunday, an electronics dealer and solar installator said the respondent after the incident went to her parents’ house, ” I later called her and told her that I have forgiven her as this  prompted me to ask the elders in my family to accompany me to her family house at Ode-Aye for amicable settlement. However, after being fined by her family she insisted that she is no longer interested in the marriage”. He said

“Her response made my in-laws to plead with me that  they would call me after they might have talked to their daughter. Unfortunately, they came after one and half years and I firmly informed them that was too late , wnd by then, I had got engaged to another lady.” He added.

The petitioner, therefore prayed the court to dissolve the marriage and  grant him the custody of the children of the marriage.

The 37- year old Respondent, a business woman, Clementina on her own part said since she got married to the petitioner , it had always  been turbulent situation , constant fighting every day as a result of the fact that the petitioner loved women too much.

The convener, Progressive Coastal Drive, Princess Fayemi Olawumi Annah has felicitated with Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) and the Deputy Governor elect, for their victory in the just concluded Governorship election.

Fayemi who is also the Vice Chairman Civil Society and Support Group Ondo South Sub-Commitee, in the just concluded election, described the victory as well deserved and that the election was free and fair.

While commenting on the election free process, Fayemi said it was a testament to Governor Akeredolu’s first term sterling performance which affiliated the confidence reposed on him by the people of Ondo State.

“In your first term, important structures were erected, roads and industrial projects like the Ore Industrial Hub came to play in a bid to create empowerment and employment for the people. Entrepreneurship development even in the rural areas triggered your re-election.” She said.

“Governor Akeredolu’s re-election has demonstrated a united APC and what we can achieve when working together to advance our party’s progressive agenda. Together, we can achieve greater things for a better Nigeria”.

“It is now time for us to rally round our dear Governor and his Deputy elect, to move the state forward towards its full potentials while we hope for more dividends of democracy in the Southern senatorial district, Ilaje LG most precisely.” She admonished.

However, Fayemi, also congratulated the All Progressive Congress Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimeyin, for his leadership role, RT. Hon. Olabintan, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN and Dr. Tai Malumi, Chief Alex Ajipe for their full support, strategies and leadership models used in bringing the Ilajes together.

“God bless your wisdom, I cannot leave behind other Leaders and all the members of the APC in Ilaje LGA, APC members in Mahin Ward IV and beyond you have my respect always. Indeed you are born a true leader.” She said.

The President of Omotayo-Toyo Foundation, Mr. Mobolaji Omotayo-Toyo has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) for his well-deserved victory as the Governor of Ondo State and Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as the Deputy Governor elect, in the just concluded Ondo Guber election.

Mobolaji, who is also the Patron of Progressive Coastal Drive, in his congratulatory message, said enviable structures were erected during the first term of Governor Akeredolu, road infrastructures were embarked upon and the completion of numerous projects in the state.

“Your re-election is an endorsement by the people for the job well done, and for the entrepreneurship development even in the rural area.”

He added “I also congratulate our Party Chairman in Ondo state, Engr. Ade Adetimeyin for his leadership role. I can’t leave behind other Leaders most especially the leaders and all the members of the APC in Ese Odo Local Government Area, APC members in Igbobini and beyond.”

He however adviced members of the APC to support the governor in order to move the state to its full potentials, adding that Akeredolu’s re-election was an eye opener to what the party could achieve when united.

“Akeredolu’s re-election has demonstrated a united APC and what we can achieve when working together to advance our party’s progressive agenda. Together, we can achieve greater things for a better Nigeria.” He added

Ondo State Government has directed that all schools in the state should reopen on October 19th, 2020.

Primary and Secondary schools with tertiary institutions in the state were asked to open on the same date.

The Chairman of Ondo State COVID-19, Prof Segun Fatusi dosclosed this at a news conference in Akure.

Professor Fatunsi who is also the Vice Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, hinted that the Governor had also instructed the Ondo State Inter-ministerial Committee to conduct periodic monitoring visit to schools and any school found not to be complying with the COVID-19 guidelines should be shut.

He noted that schools reopening must adhere to the following guidelines:

a. Notices with the message, “No Mask, No Entry, must be boldly displayed at the entrance of the school and at strategic spots throughout the school compound;

b. Infrared thermometer must be made available and used to assess the temperature of each staff, student, and visitors at the point of entry into the schools;

c. Handwashing devices with adequate and constant source of running water and soaps must be available in schools and all individuals must wash their hands when entering the schools. Alternatively, hand sanitisers with alcohol content of not less than 70% may be used;

d. All individuals with high temperature or who show any form of illness must not be allowed into the school: written guidelines must be available in that regard;

e. Seats in the classrooms and staff rooms must be separated with a minimum space of two metres or 6 feet (two arm’s length); and
f. A “COVID-19 monitoring team” must be established in each school with the responsibility for monitoring and ensuring full compliance of all staff and students with the above-stated guidelines.

Corroborating his view, the Ag. Commissioner for Health in the State, Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye, stated that the State now has 12 newly confirmed cases from Akoko South East (4 cases), Akure South (3 cases), Ileoluji-Okeigbo (1 case), Ose (1 case), Owo (1case), Idanre (1 case) and Okitipupa (1 case) local government areas, noting that seven (7) confirmed cases were symptomatic, while two (2) of the newly confirmed cases were healthcare workers from Akoko South East local government area.

He added the State has a total of 1651 confirmed COVID-19 cases; with 25 active confirmed cases and 36 deaths.

…urges him to be magnanimous in victory

The Newspaper Analyst Group has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and his Deputy Governor-elect, Lucky Ayedatiwa on their well deserved victory at the just concluded governorship election held on Saturday

This was contained in a congratulatory statement made available to newsmen by the group’s coordinator, Mr. Martins Fasusi.

The non partisan group described the achievements of Akeredolu within the three and half years as one of the major reasons which led to his resounding victory.

The group,  however admonished the governor elect to consolidate on his record of achievements by continuing to impact and embark on life transforming projects that will transform the economy of the state.

The group further appealed to Akeredolu to be magnanimous in victory and run an inclusive government that would carry everyone along regardless of social,  party and religion affiliations.

“We applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC),  Security agencies and other stakeholders including the electorates for their uprightness and strong determination which according to them led to the success of the election”.

Also commended other candidates of various political parties who took part in the Saturday election particularly the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Progress (PDP),  Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) for  been a worthy contestant who fought a good fight.

The group appealed to those in the opposition  to accept the outcome in good fate and in the spirit of sportsmanship, cooperate and if possible work together with the governor elect in the overall interest of the State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu winner of the Ondo State gubernatorial election.

The results were declared by INEC on Sunday afternoon after the results were counted from all 18 LGA’s on Saturday.

Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scored 292,830 votes while Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 195,780 votes

Akeredolu won in 16 out of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

Below is the results from each local government

Ifedore LG

APC…9350

PDP…11852

ZLP….1866

Ileoluji/Okeigbo LG

APC….13278

PDP…..9231

ZLP…..1971

Irele LG

APC…..12643

PDP……5493

ZLP…….5904

Akoko NE LG

APC…..16572

PDP……8380

ZLP……3532

Akoko SW LG

APC…..21232

PDP…..15055

ZLP……2775

Akoko NW LG

APC…..15809

PDP……10320

ZLP……3477

Ondo East LG

APC……6485

PDP……4049

ZLP……3221

Owo LG

APC……35957

PDP……5311

ZLP……408

Akure North LG

APC……9546

PDP……12263

ZLP……1646

Idanre LG

APC……11286

PDP……7499

ZLP……3623

Akoko SE LG

APC……9419

PDP……4003

ZLP……2004

Akure South LG

APC……17277

PDP……47627

ZLP……2236

Ose LG

APC……15122
PDP……8421
ZLP……1083

Okitipupa LG

APC……19266
PDP……10367
ZLP……10120

Ondo west

APC: 15,977

PDP: 10,627

ZLP: 10,159

Odigbo LG
APC- 23,571
PDP- 9,485
ZLP- 6,540

Ilaje LG
APC- 26,657
PDP- 11,128
ZLP- 4,405

Ese Odo LG

APC: 13, 383
PDP: 4, 680
ZLP: 4, 760

The inspector-general of police, Adamu Muhammed has announced the immediate disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) following nationwide protests over its brutality.

He made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday afternoon in Abuja.
There have been protests across the country demanding the end of the police unit which is notorious for human rights violations.

Owing to the mass outrage, the IGP had banned operatives of SARS, the Special Tactical Squad (STS) and Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from undertaking routine patrols as well as stop and search duties.

The IGP also promised to reform SARS.
But Nigerians were not pacified by this owing to similar promises of reforming the unit in the past which failed.

Nigerians persisted in protests which soon gained global attention as world figures and celebrities joined in.

…assures adequate security of the public space

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11:59PM on Friday, 9thOctober, 2020 to 6pm on Saturday, 10thOctober, 2020 in Ondo State. The order is part of efforts by the Force to ensure effective coordination of public order and safety during the gubernatorial election. ​

The IGP reiterates that the vehicular restriction order, among other things, is aimed at preventing political actors and trouble-makers from freely engaging in unpatriotic acts – circulation and use of illicit arms and hard drugs, movement of political thugs from contiguous States to Ondo State and disruption of the electoral processes, etc – which are inimical to the dictates of the electoral laws. The IGP calls on residents of the Sunshine State to go out in their numbers on the day of the election and exercise their franchise. He assures that adequate security arrangement has been emplaced to secure the public space for the election.

The IGP also enjoins the citizens to bear any inconveniences arising from the restriction order, noting that the order is part of necessary sacrifices we all have to endure to nurture and sustain democracy in the country. He however warns that anybody who engages in snatching of ballot boxes, vote buying, vote selling, hate speeches, and any other act capable of compromising the integrity of the electoral process will be brought to book.

DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) has mandated the use of face masks for individuals before they can exercise their franchise in the Saturday election in Ondo state.

This is part of measures by the Presidential Task Force and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the safety of voters ahead of the Saturday Ondo governorship polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is mandatory for every voter to wear a face mask or face covering without which the voter would not be allowed to vote,” This was disclosed at a briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja, Thursday.

The Deji of Akure Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo says he will place curses on anyone or group that instigates or perpetrates any form of political violence before, during and after the October 10 governorship election in Akure Kingdom.

Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo stated this while meeting with representatives of political parties, various groups, youth leaders and security personnel in his palace in Akure.

The monarch who was represented by the ELEMO of Akure, High Chief Segun Adedipe frownd at the pockets of violence in some part of the city saying the palace would not take it lightly with anyone who sponsors violence within Akure Kingdom.

Corroborating Deji’s stand, the Akanpinsa of Ipinsa, Oba Olufunmilayo Omoniyi also appealed to parties to political clash so that the state wont have a repeat of 1983 crisis which led to the destruction of property and loss of lives.

Oba Omoniyi urged all stakeholders to embrace peace during and after the October 10 governorship election.

Representatives of political parties at the event promised to preach peace to their followers.

Also in attendance were security personnel from the Nigerian Army, Civil Defense Corp and officials of the federal road safety corp, FRSC

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