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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has said devolution of power was the practicable ways to get out of the current doldrums.
The Governor made his position known at the opening of the One-day Zonal Public Hearing on the Review of the 2008 Remuneration Package for Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders in Nigeria organized by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission ( RMAFC ), held at Adegbemile Hall, Akure on Wednesday.
The exercise took place simultaneously in all the Geo-political zones of the Country.
Akeredolu who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa said, component units making up the Country has been passing through many challenges.
“The appropriation of the source of wealth of various States by agencies of the Federal Government is the fundamental reason for retardation”.
According to him, “the Country continue to pretend that all is well, when it is dithering on the brink of collapse” .
Continued, the Governor said, “the system which allows a very strong central government and weak dependencies is not capable of development” .
Canvassing for power devolution for competitive development, Governor Akeredolu declared that, “power must devolve to the federating units for the Country to lay claims to being a federal State” .
“Let every State determine the salaries and allowances of it’s officials, let the State control their resources and pay tax to the center” , he said.
In his welcome address at the event, the Chairman of RMAFC, Alhaji Muhammed Bello Shehu represented by Ondo State commissioner at RMAFC, Chief Tokunbo Ajasin, acknowledged the support of Ondo State Governor for hosting the event .
“The commission is indeed grateful for your kind gestures”, he said.
“The aim of the review exercise is to achieve an all-inclusive exercise that will capture all political, public and Judicial Office holders at all levels in the Country who were hitherto not captured” , he said.
Representatives of Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Lagos and Ondo State governments were at the public hearing.
Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, Press Secretary to the Governor, Office of the Deputy Governor.
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele says banks will continue to accept old naira notes after the stipulated deadline.
Emefiele made this Known on Tuesday when he finally appeared at an interactive session with the house of representatives ad hoc committee on the currency redesign and naira swap policy.
The lawmakers had threatened an arrest warrant if the apex bank boss fails to appear after several summons.
However, Emiefiele said the CBN will also accept the old naira from banks after the February 10 deadline.
He made reference to the CBN act mandates the apex bank to continue to accept old notes after it’s expiration.
Section 20 (3) of the CBN act states: “Notwithstanding sub-sections (1) and (2) of this section, the bank shall have power, if directed to do so by the president and after giving reasonable notice in that behalf, to call in any of its notes or coins on payment of the face value thereof and any note or coin with respect to which a notice has been given under this sub-section, shall, on the expiration of the notice, cease to be legal tender, but, subject to section 22 of this act, shall be redeemed by the bank upon demand”.
••Says APC Lucky To Have Ex-Lagos Gov As Presidential Candidate
•••Campaigns For Adegbonmire, Reps Candidates, Others In Ondo Central
•••We’re Campaigning On Gov Akeredolu’s Achievements – Adetimehin
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, on Monday said Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate will win the 2023 election.
Governor Akeredolu said the APC is lucky to have a personality like Tinubu as its Presidential candidate.
The Governor, who described Asiwaju Tinubu as reliable and competent, added that he is the only candidate that can engender desired change and development in the country.
Governor Akeredolu spoke in Ondo town at the Central Senatorial District campaign rally of the APC in the State.
The rally was in continuation of the Senatorial Rally of the party which was flagged-off last week Monday in Okitipupa, Ondo South Senatorial District.
Addressing a large crowd of party leaders, members and supporters at the rally held at Our Saviours Primary School, Esso Area, Ondo, Governor Akeredolu canvassed votes for all candidates of the party.
His words:”Tinubu will be elected as the President. Should we be looking for someone else in Sokoto or Adamawa when we have a reliable and competent person amongst us. We are lucky to have Asiwaju Tinubu in APC. He will win.”
The Governor also enjoined the people to vote for the Senatorial candidate of the party in Ondo Central, Mr Niyi Adegbonmire, SAN, popularly known as Omo-Ekun.
He said Adegbonmire has the capacity and competence to bring quality representation to the people of Ondo Central.
Arakunrin Akeredolu equally campaigned for the three House of Representatives candidates in the Senatorial district.
The candidates are: Prince Derin Adesida, Akure South/North Federal Constituency; Hon. Tajudeeen Adefisoye, Idanre/ Ifedore Federal Constituency; and Hon. Abiola Makinde, Ondo West/East Fedral Constituency.
He further urged the people to elect all candidates of the party for the State’s House of Assembly in the Central Senatorial District.
They are: Hon. Simeon Toluwani Borokini, Akure South Constituency 1; Stephen Abitogun, Akure South Constituency 2; Komolafe Temitope, Ifedore Constituency; Princess Tosin Ogunlowo Idanre Constituency; Hon. Oladiji Olamide,Ondo East Constituency; Otunba Ogunwumiju Moyinolorun, Ondo West Constituency 1; Oladapo Biola, Ondo West Constituency 2; and Ologede Kolawole, Akure North Constituency.
The Governor later presented the party’s flag to all the candidates of the party in the district.
Earlier, Chairman of the party in the State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin expressed delight at the huge turn out of party faithful in the Senatorial district.
“Eight days ago, we were at the South to establish the fact that APC is the most popular in the south and we have confirmed it today that APC is the most popular in the Central. By the grace of God , next week Monday we will be at the North, because our leader is from the North. After that we will go from house to house to canvass votes.
“Keep your PVC, it is your weapon. From top to bottom, it must be APC. It is time for total loyalty. We have a Governor that we can be proud of. He’s a committed leader. He’s loyal to his words. If you look at his achievements, he’s a role model. On security in the Southwest, he stood his ground and today we can sleep with our two eyes closed.
“We are campagining on Governor Akeredolu’s achievement. In terms of performance, nobody has performed better than Akeredolu since the creation of this state in terms of road infrastructure, school, health and so on.” Adetimehin stressed.
The Chairman also received over 350 members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) into the APC. They were led by Adedayo Ayodele Sabali from Ijare ward.
Leaders who spoke at the rally include: Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Chief Olusola Oke; Deaconess Lola Fagbemi; Mr Olabisi Johnson; Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye; among others.
Richard Olatunde , Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. January 30, 2023.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi,SAN, CON on Friday graced the Christian Wake Service for Late Mrs Caroline Jegede, mother of Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.
The Service was held at St. Thomas Church Events Centre, Akure, the State capital.
Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa also accompanied the Governor to the event.
Also in the Governor’s entourage was his younger brother, Prof. Wole Akeredolu.
Members of the State Executive Council led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu joined the Governor at the event.
Late Mrs Jegede died at the age of 96.
The Officiating Minister, Reverend Canon Stephen Ogunyemi reiterated that there is time and season for everything.
He urged the congregation to live a rightful and impactful life on earth.
Also present at the event were member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Simeon Toluwani Borokini; Wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mrs Olu Mustapha, PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN among others.
Firstly, it is important for you to have full understanding of where our country is as of today. Seven years ago when the APC government took over, there are certain statistics that are quite evident today in terms of food supplies, petroleum and general value chain of goods and services. We know the difference in price of food commodities today, we know the depreciation of our currency and the value of the naira today, we also know the general effect of what our country is going through as far as economic prosperity and leadership is concerned. We also understand that the insecurity situation in the country has caused an unimaginable decline in investors and general economic confidence. I am listing and reminding the youth of our great country all these issues so that you all can make informed decisions when you go to the polls on February 25th, 2023.
Unlike many other youths in the country, I have had the privilege of sitting on both sides of the fence, to get a inner understanding of the workings of government and political parties, what leads to presentation of candidate, and what also leads to the reasons behind that candidate, and for those reasons, I am able to make a political decision or choice as to what side of the divide I find to be more comfortable, reasonable and best for the Nigerian people.
My very short period in APC was one that I consistently fault the establishment and the leadership of the party especially at the state level for their greed, selfishness, deviation from democratic values and principles. I brought hope, freshness and youthfulness into a system that I understand to a large extent needs new ideas, new energy, honest and trustworthy people who are not hungry. I spent my money and time promoting, campaigning and canvassing for people and I was robbed in the course of this for selfish reasons by the leadership of the party.
But I am not surprised because like many would know for obvious reasons the APC is an SPV, a Special Purpose Vehicle that was setup in order to remove the PDP government in 2015. It was a combination of people who do not have similar ideas or background coming together to remove the previous government and they were successful at it, they were also successful at pulling together all their different ideas that are so far and wide apart from each other and this has led the total collapse of all structures of the country. This is nothing but implosion because of these ideas that are far reality and far away from what the country actually need.
Now we have another opportunity to make a choice, choices for our future, choices for our children, choices for our parents, choices for pensioners and young people in the country
This is a time when we need to sit down and holistically analyze where we are coming from, how we got to where we are right now and what are potential solutions to these problems
Today, I analyze very critically the three front runners for the office the president of the federal republic of Nigeria. The candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in the old fashioned style of politics in comparison to where we were in 2015, I see clear similarities between what was sold to us then and what is being sold to us now, I see someone who though have few achievements under his belt but does not have the mental and physical capacity nor stability to take our country out of where they put it in the first place and I don’t think it’s a rational and fair choice for any young Nigerian who has a bright future.
I will like to move on to the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi. For me, Mr Peter Obi is not just a friend but a close ally of the People Democratic Party, he is also a former vice presidential candidate of the party in 2019 election which makes or promotes him to be good candidate for the office. I completely agree with that, however, in a choice of candidates for election, there are certain things that people must look past in other to make a decisions that is fair and that will actually work for the people. Unfortunately, for Peter Obi, there is so many political dynamics that don’t work in his favour, that will not lead him to win election and also give post election problems. One, he will find it difficult to build allies and relationships across the National Assembly, even with the government of states in the country. So, it’ll be very difficult for him to preside and govern the country. And fundamentally, there are arguments and unanswered questions from his immediate constituency, the southeast. one of the controversial issues “BIAFRA” which has been and it is still a danger behind a south eastern presidency at this time because they seem not to bẹ on the same page with the candidate from their zone, Mr Peter Obi. Peter Obi may be a nation builder and believes in unifying the country but the very region from which he is emerging and where he is supposed to have majority of his votes have different terms, ideals from his. Their aspirations and plans are completely different and this might force him to deviate from his original plan, put certain political pressure on him and ultimately have negative effect on the country. So, I don’t think, it is a safe bet for now and this is my reasons why I feel a Peter Obi or south east presidency should be around the corner but should be be considered in the very near future. For me, Nigeria’s stand today is clearly still far away from that.
Then, I move to the candidate of PEOPLE DEMOCRATIC PARTY which happens to be my political party, ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR. Aside from his enormous wealth of experience, being the vice president of arguably the best administration in post Independent Nigeria, he is a man who has basically shown capacity in both public and private life. We have examined ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR as a private individual, we have examined him as business man and we have also examined him as a politician and it takes all the boxes as far as he is concerned. Politically, he has a very robust relationship across the country which is what Nigeria need right now to handle and hold every single region of the country together and work for a common purpose.
He possess the skills needed to help reshape, rebuild, reform our economy.
I also think, right now that Nigeria needs a detribalised person, who can present a balanced unifying ticket, I think a combination of ATIKU ABUBAKAR/OKOWA is the real deal and It is important to make those very clever decisions for our future.
INEC statistics has shown that the youth from the ages of 18 all the way to 49 are in firm control of the electorate, making up about 70percent of the eligible voters. Hence, it is within our powers to decide who will be the next president of this great country.
I am standing today on my own authority and experience to encourage every single person to have a look very closely at my presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who I am endorsing for President.
I am also calling out Ondo state with glowing reference to the previous administration led by Dr Olusegun Mimiko. He showed strength, capacity, competence and what it is to be a leader who truly worked for the people. We need to return back to that as a state, we need to vote for PDP across all the senatorial districts, in all the houses of assembly and House of Representatives elections. In this coming elections, I confidently put my name behind PDP candidates in all positions as we look forward to overwhelming support of all Ondo Youth and all great Nigerian Youths.
God bless you
Dr Tola Emmanuel Awosika. Member, Presidential Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party
Akure South LGA Presidential Campaign Council today 24th January 2023 solicited support for all the party’s candidates at all levels during ward to ward campaign rally.
The campaign council under the leadership of Hon. Afe Olowokere visited ward 11, 10 and 4 where it was received by mammoth crowd of APC leaders and party faithfuls .
All the leaders at the event took time to canvas for all the party’s candidates from the President down to the House Assembly Candidates so as to ensure their victories in the upcoming elections.
At Ward 4 , The DG PCC Akure South, Hon. Afe Olowokere described the performances of the party in Akure South in recent times as abysmal.
He therefore charged all members of the party to be more dedicated and committed to the victory of the party in the forthcoming elections.
In her own address, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Intergovernmental Relations, Hon (Mrs) Olubunmi Ademosun used the occasion to correct the insinuated dispute between her and the First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyawu Akeredolu as the work of the mischiefs.
Ademosun described the First Lady as her mother who could reprimanded her if she is found wanting.
She stressed that even as a daughter of the Adedipe dynasty she would do everything to ensure total victory for all the candidates of the APC.
Also, Ondo Central Senatorial Candidate of the party, Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN appealed to the gathering to vote for all the candidates of the party so as to ensure massive grassroots development.
The rally was well attended by notable leaders in Akure South which includes Akure South DG PCC, Hon. Afe Olowokere; Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon(Mrs) Olubunmi Ademosun; Chairman Akure South LGA, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi; Secretary APC PCC Akure South, Hon. Idowu Otetubi ; Chairman Ondo State Parks Management Committee, Comrade Jacob Adebo(Idajo); Chairman Akure South APC, Hon. Fesobi Akinmolayan. DG PCC Ward 4, Alhaja F. I Gidado
Candidates of the party present were Adeniyi Adegbonmire(SAN) APC Candidate Ondo Central Senatorial District ; Hon. Derin Adesida, APC Candidate Akure South/North Federal Constituency; Hon. Simeon Toluwani Borokini, Present and APC Candidate Akure South Constituency ODHA 1, Hon. Oluwarotimi Abitogun APC Candidate Akure South Constituency 2, ODHA among others.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against excessive fasting, saying it affects the kidney.
Director-general of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who gave the warning at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, said “We are a very religious country, Muslims and Christians, we fast a lot, and it is part of the kidney problem.
She said the body is supposed to have homeostasis balance, meaning the water level in your body must be enough to make the organs to function.
“Some people will fast for 10, 20 days without drinking a lot of water. The kidney is being punished.
“Now, if you put chemicals in it, it triples in an exponential manner, with damage to the kidneys. This is because the kidney does not have enough water to dilute and filter, Adeyeye added.
She, therefore, urged Nigerians to fast with “common sense” and to always buy medications from pharmacies against buying from hawkers and corner shops.
…Says APC Parades Best Candidates For The Elections
•••No Place For Traitors In Our Senatorial District-Olusola Oke
•••APC Govt Has Done Well In Ondo-D’Gov
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON on Monday urged the people of Southern Senatorial District of the State to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
Governor Akeredolu said the party parades the best candidates from the Presidential hopeful, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Senatorial candidate, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim and the three House of Representatives candidates as well as the nine House of Assembly candidates in the Senatorial district.
The campaign rally held at Methodist Primary School, Okitipupa was attended by a huge crowd of party supporters and members.
The Governor was received into the venue by party members amidst pomp and pageantry.
Arakunrin Akeredolu said only candidates of the APC can deliver good governance to the people of the State and the Country at large.
He assured that Tinubu will fulfill his electoral promises, adding that he has track records and experience to lead the country.
The Governor also called on the people of Ondo South Senatorial District to elect Jimoh Ibrahim as the Senator representing the district.
According to him, the Senatorial candidate is well equipped and prepared to provide quality representation for the people of the district.
Governor Akeredolu equally canvassed votes for the House of Representatives candidates of the party in the three Federal Constituencies in the Senatorial District.
The three House of Representatives Candidates include: Prince Jimi Odimayo, Okitipupa/ Irele Federal Constituency; Donald Ojogo, Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency; and Hon. Festus Adefiranye, Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency.
Equally, the House of Assembly Candidates are: Akinsuroju Nelson, Ile Oluji/Okeigbo Constituency; Ifabiyi Olatunji, Odigbo Constituency 1; Babatunde Fashonu Odigbo Constituency 2; Ogunlano Christopher , Irele Constituency; Ayebusiwa Chris Okitipupa Constituency 1; Gbegudu Ololade Okitipupa Constituency 2; Akinruntan Abayomi Ilaje Constituency 1; Fayemi Olawumi Ilaje Constituency 2 ; and Messiah Oluwatoyin Allen, Ese Odo Constituency.
Governor Akeredolu also presented the Flag of the party to all the Candidates at the rally.
The Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the administration of Governor Akeredolu has done well in the state, stressing that the people should vote enmass for APC in the forthcoming elections.
One of the leaders of the party in the South, Chief Olusola Oke vowed that the people will resist traitors and vote against them in the elections.
He assured Governor Akeredolu that the party in the Southern Senatorial district will return massive votes for the APC and its candidates.
Chairman of the party in the State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin said the people of the district has demonstrated love by coming out in their large number to attend the rally.
He called on them to translate the love into votes on Election Day, noting that all candidates of the party should be voted for across board.
Adetimehin also received over 2000 members of the People Democratic Party into the APC. They were led by Akinyomoro Aye and Eniyanwumi Sunday.
The decampees pledged to work for the victory of the APC in the coming elections.
The rally was also attended by the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Samuel Aderoboye; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Members of the State executive council from the South; Local Government Chairmen from the South, Members of the Party’s State Working Committee; National Assembly members; and other stakeholders.
Richard Olatunde , Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. January 23, 2023.
It was a tragic incident when a 300 level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, Olona Joseph Oluwapelumi has committed sucide in his off campus lodge in the Aule area of Ondo State capital.
The department of industrial design student was reported to have taken his own life by hanging for reasons suspected to be connected to depression and financial constraints.
Investigation revealed that his close friends in the early hours of Saturday went to his room and discovered it was locked, after several calls without response, the door was broken.
Upon gaining entry, his body was discovered hanging with the buckets with which he aided the act.
Popularly refered to as Black, Some of his neighbours who did not want their names mentioned, Joseph was a playful and smiling being who never entered into arguments or fight with anyone.
It was however discovered that Facebook page of the deceased who is an entrepreneur that makes self initiated designer wears with the brand name “Tart Angle” contained post on sucidal thoughts.
Several of his posts also contained messages seeking financial help to enable him run his business.
On October the 8th his Facebook post reads;
”Sucide kinda answers all, it’s the only thing that listens and trusts You when You left all to your self “Good night and Good bye”
Aside the statement from the student union body, the school authority is yet to make an official statement
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has approved Tuesday, 24th January, 2023 a Work-Free Day.
This is to enable all eligible voters in the State collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) designated centers in their respective Local Government Areas.
Governor Akeredolu urged Civil Servants, Private Workers, Artisans, and other well-meaning residents of the State who are eligible voters to seize the opportunity and collect their PVCs.
The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde called on the people to place premium on the collection of PVCs to enable them exercise their franchise in the forthcoming elections.
“The importance of the forthcoming elections can not be overemphasised . There is an urgent need for us to address the low rate of PVCs collection in the Southwest. Beyond partisan lines, it is imperative that our people understand that the PVC is their license to enthrone desired political leadership.
“We are constrained to take this decision to enable our people take this advantage and collect their PVCs. It’s important that we all exercise our civic responsibilities.
“All political appointees and other government functionaries are also directed to return to their local governments and wards to encourage our people to collect their PVCs.” the statement added.
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