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  • One killed, property worth 200Million destroyed in Aiyetoro crisis

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    …as Akeredolu sets up a reconciliation committee

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON has constituted a reconciliation committee to look into the crisis occasioned by the oil spill compensation paid to Aiyetoro community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    According to the statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Richard Olatunde, the constitution of the committee by the Governor is aimed at finding lasting peace to the ravaging crisis in Aiyetoro community arising from the disagreement on issues that bother on leadership and oil spill compensation.

    Members of the committee are as follow:

    1. Dr. Olawunmi Ilawole – Chairman
    2. Primate Afolabi Aboyewa, JP. – Member.
    3. Mr. Uguoji Justice Brasin Esq – Member/Secretary.

    The committee Terms of Reference include but not limited to:

    1. Investigate the remote and immediate cause of the disagreement.
    2. Determine and work out amicable resolution on the oil spill compensation.
    3. To recommend appropriate strategies that will bring about lasting peace and development in the community and unite warring factions.
    4. Any other recommendations that the Committee deemed appropriate to ensure peace in the community.

    The committee has three weeks to complete its assignment and report to the Governor.

    Meanwhile, report had it that one person died, property worth million of Naira was destroyed over an Obaship tussle in the Aiyetoro community.

    The incident which occurred during an attack launched on the palace of the Ogeloyinbo of Aiyetoro Community in Ilaje Local Government, Oba Micah Olaseni Ajijo by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums.

    Some of the properties destroyed are: CCTV camera, Sunking solar, Fridges, Church musical instruments such as Mixer, Sleeve, Speakers, and drum set, plastics chairs, power house, Kiing’s portraits, valuable documents, clothes, and others.

    The attack which lasted for about 48 hours on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday led to the death of one of the assistants in the palace named Obakpolor Modeleogo who died on Wednesday due to the injury he sustained from the incident.

    The Hope Metro gathered that the hoodlums came on Saturday as if they were embarking on a protest, suddenly they surrounded the Kabiesi’s house/palace and started demolishing the palace from the auditorium.

    It was also gathered that on Monday the hoodlums drove the guards and residences with massive looting of properties and destruction of residences, and carted away all plastic chairs, speakers, and other musical instruments from the palace.

    The suspects further destroyed some property belonging to one Jeseri Ajijo brother to the Kabiesi and the religious affairs minister, Tokunbo Olasele.

    While investigating the probable cause of the attack, our correspondent gathered that the suspected hoodlums came to collect money from the monarch, and another source said the attack was due to the recent Judgement by the high court affirming the monarch as the authentic monarch of the community.

    Speaking with the victims, the Ogeloyinbo of Aiyetoro Community in Ilaje Local Government, Oba Micah Olaseni Ajijo said it was a planned assassination attempt by a suspected Prophet, Oluwambe Ojagbohunmi and his squad.

    “But naval intelligence whisked me away to safety at about 7:00 pm before execution time of past midnight”. Oba Ajijo narrated.

    “The hoodlums attacked my residence at about 1:00 am Monday 6, March 2023, drove my guards and residence with massive looting of my properties and destruction of residence, they carted away all plastic chairs, speakers and other musical instruments in Oba M, O Ajijo Auditorium”.

    Before my escape on Sunday 5, March 2023 at about 9:27 am they carted away my speed boat with a Yamaha engine of 130 horsepower, the monarch explained.

    Meanwhile, sometime in November 2022, in the High Court of Justice Ondo state of Nigeria, in the Okitipupa judicial division, in suit No. HOK/17/2021, before justice Temitope Michael Adedipe, affirmed Oba Micah Olaseni Ajijo as the authentic spiritual head of the Holy Apostles’ church and the head community leader(Ogeloyinbo) of the Aiyetoro community

  • GOV AKEREDOLU FROWNS AT REJECTION OF OLD NAIRA NOTES BY TRADERS, ARTISANS, OTHERS IN ONDO

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    •Says It’s Disobedience To The Law

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON, has decried the rejection of old naira notes by a large section of traders and business owners in the state.

    The Governor said the rejection of the old one thousand naira, five hundred naira and two-hundred-naira notes is a flagrant disobedience to the law.

    Governor Akeredolu in a statewide broadcast on Thursday explained that rejecting the old naira notes will inflict and sustain a needless pain on the people and customers.

    He noted that the matter of legitimacy and return into circulation of all old naira notes in the nation’s economy has been settled permanently by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

    According to the Governor, the Apex Court had ruled that the old currency notes must remain as a legal tender in exchange of goods and services in the nation.

    Governor Akeredolu appealed to the people to embrace and accept the old notes alongside the new notes as stipulated by law.

    The Governor also commended Commercial Banks within the State for receiving and paying with the old notes.

    He appeal to the Banks to increase the circulation of all currencies at their disposals and devise a more effective way to decongest the banks, especially at the ATM cash points.

    “It is therefore of great concern to me today, that a large section of our people in the state, particularly traders in our markets, taxi and bus drivers, barbers, auto mechanics and artisans are rejecting the old naira notes thereby inflicting and sustaining a needless pain on their fellow citizens and customers. This is unfortunate and unexpected. It is a flagrant disobedience to the law and the Central Bank directives.

    “I, therefore, wish to inform you that the rejection of the old one thousand naira, five hundred naira and two-hundred-naira notes by us will do us no good. It will stifle our local trade and business transactions, weaken our economy and cause us great harm and avoidable troubles.

    “I hereby use this opportunity to appeal to you all, my good people of Ondo State, to embrace and accept the old notes alongside the new notes as stipulated by law. Let us not create a needless tension over the matter. Please collect, spend and exchange the old notes without let or hindrance.” He said.

    The Governor urged all media organisations in the state, as well as all traditional rulers, community leaders and opinion molders to assist Government in educating the people, especially at the grassroots on the need to embrace and accept the old naira notes.

    His words:”It is imperative that I address you today because of the need to halt a self-induced pain currently being experienced by us all in the state. This is on account of the circulation and use of the old naira notes in our economy.

    “Credible information reaching me indicates that quite a large number of residents of the state are denied the use of the old currency notes issued by the Central bank of Nigeria.

    “This comes in form of rejection of the old notes as legal tender and means of exchange for goods and services particularly by traders, artisans, transporters, farmers and a large percentage of the operators of the informal sector of our economy in Ondo State.

    “This development is unfortunate, undesirable and uncalled for. This is because the matter of legitimacy and return into circulation of all old naira notes in the nation’s economy has been settled permanently by the Supreme Court of Nigeria and also backed up by the appropriate instruments of implementation by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

    “Our people will recall that the Apex Court, in its recent judgement had among others, ruled that the old currency notes must remain as a legal tender in exchange of goods and services in the nation.

    “For avoidance of doubt, the judgment ordered that both the new and old notes should not only coexist but be accepted and used side by side by all Nigerians until the end of this year when the proper elimination and substitution of the old currency notes would have been completed.

    “The implication of the Supreme Court judgement is that it removes the daily pain, discomfort and trauma being faced by the people of this country occasioned by the scarcity of the new notes.

    “It is also geared towards ensuring stability, strength and vitality for our economy, particularly the informal economy which involves, on daily basis, the largest number of our people at the grassroots.

    “If we may recall that from the onset of the Federal Government’s policy of Naira swap, our position as a state, was clear and unambiguous. We not only condemned the idea and process of implementation of the policy, we also canvassed for its total abrogation, given its timing and methodology.

    “We insisted on the need for the Federal Government to resolve the introduction of the cashless policy in favour of the common man. We did this because we believe the fundamental objective of Government must be to see to the welfare and security of the people at all times.

    “It is not to inflict or add more to their pains. We believe the people must be happy and free to live their lives legitimately without any pain, discomfort or trauma.“

    Richard Olatunde,
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    March 9, 2023.

  • IWD 2023 : Ondo Governor’s Wife Felicitates With Women

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    • Says Gender Equality Must Be Prioritized
    • Distributes Solayo Birth Kits

    Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyawu Akeredolu has felicitated with women across the state on the celebration of this year International Women’s Day.

    Mrs. Akeredolu described women as nation builder whose contribution to the society cannot be overemphasized.

    At the Akure South Local Government event, The Governor’s wife was represented by the Chairperson, Akure South Local Government, Mrs. Olufunke Olaniyi.

    The theme of this year IWD is ” Digit ALL, Innovation, Technology For Gender Equality”

    In her address, the First Lady described gender inequality as a global challenge that must be given all the necessary awareness.

    She attributed the achievements of Bemore Summer Boot Map as one of her initiatives where over 2000 Young Secondary School Girls had been trained in ICT, Solar Technology, mentored and equipped with laptops and solar home system which has helped in providing level playing ground with their male counterparts.

    Arabinrin Betty Anyawu Akeredolu however admonished women to embrace equity by showing the children new pathways and what is possible through education.

    To further embrace equity in health care, the governor’s wife distributed Solayo Birth Kits which contain essentials for safe delivery for all the pregnant women in attendance.

    Dignitaries at the well attended occasion include: Commissioner for Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Ronke Ojo ; Wife of the Vice Chairman Akure South LGA, Mrs. Tosin Abitogun; Wife of the Secretary Akure South LGA, Mrs. Ruth Fasua; Chancellor Akure South Ward 4, Mrs Modupe Adebo; Director of Social Development, Akure South LGA, Comrade. Adetona Aderoboye ; Information officer, Akure South LGA, Mrs. Adaramola Orisanmi among others.

  • Governor Akeredolu To Address Ondo State People Tomorrow

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    PRESS STATEMENT

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will tomorrow, Thursday, March 9, 2023 address the people of the State in a Statewide Broadcast.

    The broadcast will be aired live on OSRC TV, Orange 94.5 Fm, and Sunshine 96.5 Alalaye FM by at 7 am.

    Media organisations in the State are urged to hook up to the State owned media stations for the broadcast.

    Signed:
    Richard Olatunde ,
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    March 8, 2023.

  • Breaking: INEC In a meeting on shift of the Governorship, State Assembly Election to March 18

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    The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is in a serious meeting concluding on the shifting of the governorship and state assembly elections till March 18.

    The exercise was previously scheduled to hold on March 11, but INEC, citing a logistics crisis stemming from BVAS configuration and transportation, said the election could not hold again as scheduled following a meeting of its executives on Wednesday evening.

    The meeting was still underway at INEC headquarters in Abuja as of the time of filing this report.

    Credit: Germane reporters

  • Old N500, N1000 notes remain legal tender – CBN

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    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the old notes are legal tender following the directive of the Supreme Court.

    It ordered commercial banks to collect old N500 and N1,000 notes from customers.

    CBN’s spokesman Isa Abdulmumin said banks have begun to issue the old and new notes to customers at their various Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) terminals and over the counter.

    He said though the CBN was yet to issue an official statement on the matter, Nigerians can spend and collect old and new notes in line with the apex Court’s ruling.

    The spokesman, who spoke with The Cable: “Banks are paying old notes as well as new notes. They are all legal tender.

    “Yes, the CBN has not issued an official statement on the issue. Anyone banks give to you, you can collect. We just want to make life easy for Nigerians.”

    Abdulmumin was concerned over the continued rejection of the old notes by some traders and transporters.

    The CBN spokesman said the old notes should not be rejected as they are still a valid means of exchange.

    He added: “No. They can’t reject it. It’s all legal tender.”

    The Nation

  • Atunluse Inaugurates 18 LGs Coordinators in Ondo

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    The Chairman of Atunluse initiatives, Otunba Akinsola Akinbobola has charged members of the organisation to dream big for themselves, families and their communities.

    Akinbobola stated this during the inauguration of coordinators for the 18 local governments of in Ondo State.

    He explained that the inauguration would have taken place in the last quarter of last year but was postponed till today for obvious reasons.

    The former Special Adviser to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State ,Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Political and Mobilisation urged the coordinators to see the task ahead as a personal assignment and a test of their capacity.

    He disclosed that the task ahead is beyond the current political schemes, saying with hard work and prayers, it’s achievable.

    He said: “Let us dream big and work towards achieving the dream in line with the mission and vision of Atunluse Initiatives.”

    “Our mission is to ensure a better life for the everybody,a society where affordable and quality education, good health care, good roads, constant electricity with safety of life and property will be available for all.”

    “It’s important for you to take into cognizance that while you’re building Atunluse, you are also building your self through the big Atunluse platform”.

    The Director General of the Organisation, Elder Sikiru Adetona while congratulating the coordinators charged them to be hard work and remain focused even in the face of challenges.

    “See yourselves as God chosen and endeavor not to disappoint yourselves and the organisation, you are our ambassador in your respective local government areas, I therefore urge you to work assiduously to achieve the set goals.

    “Many are called, few are chosen, once again, i congratulate you all for being among the few that were chosen.”

    On his part, the coordinator of Atunluse Initiatives, Mr Shalom Olaseni enjoined the coordinators to “spread the gospel of Atunluse Initiatives in every nook and cranny of the state and not to hesitate in contacting and intimating him periodically on the progress of their assignment.”

    “I urged you all to work in unity with other grassroot leaders in your local government in order to make Atunluse great, let’s do the job like it’s our personal job”.

    Some of the coordinators who spoke on behalf of their colleagues promised to work hard and spread the gospel of Atunluse Initiatives across their local governments.

    “We are ready to take the organisation to every nook and cranny and we are also ready to work for ourselves, we will take this responsibility beyond the expectations of the leadership of group.”

    Other leaders of the group from across the state were in attendance at the event.

  • Princess Fayemi gives free fuel, reflective jackets to over 500 commercial motorcyclists

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    The Candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) for Ondo State House of Assembly, Ilaje Constituency II, Princess Fayemi Olawumi Annah has distributed reflective jackets and free fuel to over 500 commercial motorcyclists popularly known as (Okada riders) in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje local government area of Ondo State.

    While speaking with the riders on the importance of the reflective jackets, gloves, and face caps as related to Okada riding, she emphasized that the Okada riders should be taken seriously within the local government as they play a very important role in the communal movements of the indigenes of ilaje LGA.

    She said if elected as the member of the Ondo state house of assembly, they will be treated specially as they too will get their share of the dividend of democracy.

    She further urged them to vote for her, for youth inclusion and energetic representation because she is the only one that can bring their reward for political participation to realization. She said that today’s exercise will be the beginning of a new political representation in her constituency.

    On behalf of the riders, the Chairman of the Okada Riders Association thanked her so much and said they haven’t had this kind of package in the history of political representation.

    In his words “People have come empty handed and promised us but failed, you have come with your hands filled with this type of brilliant ideas, we know you, we see your programs and we are convinced that you alone amongst other candidates in other parties has the innovative ideas to bring home something good for us.

    Other candidates see us as a nuisance but you have seen good in us. We will not only vote for you, but we will also canvass massively for you because you must win.

    It is now our project and together, we shall be victorious”. He charges his people to go about their daily activities and canvass Princess Olawumi Fayemi. The Ondo state House of Assembly election comes Saturday 11th March 2023, APC shall be victorious AGAIN!!!

    In attendance were; Hon Adegboye Raphael, APC Chairman Ilaje LG, Hon. Otito Atikase, DG Ilaje Campaign Council, Hon Ayantuga Ajurojo, DG Mahin Ward 1, Hon. Malon Ogbaro, Secretary APC Ilaje LGA, Hon, Oyebo Aladetan, DG Ilaje/Ese-Odo Campaign Council, Prince Omowell Omowole, Chairmam Park management Igbokoda, Hon. Dele Ashogbon and others the notable leader of ilaje constituency 2.

  • 2023 Elections ; Ondo State Parks Management Chairman, Jacob Adebo Congratulates President- Elect , Senators and All House Rep Members in the State

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    • Drums Support for Assembly Candidates

    Chairman Ondo State Parks Management Committee Comrade. Jacob Adebo Popularly Known as Idajo has joined eminent Nigerians to congratulate the President- Elect , Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the just concluded presidential election.

    The Parks Management boss in his congratulatory message also felicitated with all the Senators – Elect in the state : Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, Ondo South Senatorial District ; Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN, Ondo Central Senator District ; Pst. Jide Ipinsagba, Ondo North Senatorial District and all the Eight House of Rep Members Elect in the State.

    Idajo described the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well deserved.

    He said the President- Elect fought a good fight and has laid the foundation when he governed Lagos State.

    He commended the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN CON on his stance on southern presidency which led to the choice of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the party and by extension to his victory as the 16th Nigerian President.

    Idajo therefore appeal to all eligible voters in the state to come out again in March 11,2023 and repeat the same victory for the party in the State Assembly Election in order to get the best hands that would work with the State Governor in continuation of his giant strides.

  • Outcome Of Presidential Election Reflects The Wishes Of Electorate -Gov Akeredolu

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    •Says Committees Have Been Set Up To Meet Aggrieved Presidential Candidates

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON has said the outcome of last Saturday’s Presidential Election was a reflection of the wishes of the electorate.

    The Governor described the election as the freest ever held in the country.

    He spoke to newsmen in Abuja at the International Conference Centre, venue of the presentation of Certificate of Return to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President-elect and the Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shetima.

    The Governor disclosed that a Committee of Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would soon begin to meet with co-contestants of the President-elect in a bid to assuage their loss in the just concluded Presidential Election.

    He stressed that every aggrieved person will be met for reconciliation.

    “The President-elect has set up committees to meet with the gentlemen who contested in the election for us to start the healing process. I belong to one of the committees. We are going to meet them and appeal to them so that we can work together.

    “This is an election that was not padded. People who voted were counted, that is the way I see it. It’s not one which shows millions of votes. You can see the candidates, everyone won 12 states each, it has never been like that before.” Governor Akeredolu said.

    The Governor, while describing the massive votes recorded by candidates of APC in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections in Ondo State as attestation to the love of the people for his administration, expressed happiness that his people willingly supported his clamour for a Southern President after President Buhari’s two-term tenure.

    “Ondo People are progressives and we will always at least be on the side of progressivism. From the onset we are at the forefront of clamour for a Southern President and so we have to put everything we had into it and we got support that is why we are able to make it”. He said.

    Richard Olatunde ,
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    March 1, 2023.

    📸 Olawale Abolade

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