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The APC Youth and Women Taskforce, a leading progressive support group in Ondo State, proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his remarkable victory in the recent gubernatorial election.  This significant win is a testament to the unwavering support and confidence the people of Ondo State have placed in his leadership and vision for the state. In a statement released today, Hon Ilawole Taiwo, Publicity Secretary of the APC Youth and Women Taskforce, expressed profound gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the electoral process.  He emphasized the importance of a democratic environment where every candidate had an equal opportunity to present their vision for Ondo State. Ilawole Taiwo commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants. The President's efforts to promote fairness and transparency in the electoral process have been instrumental in f...

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised more developmental strides across the state as a way of repaying the massive votes given him in the just concluded election by the people of the State.  The Governor stated this at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja shortly after receiving his certificate of return from the electoral body.  The Governor, who was presented the certificate alongside his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, thanked the people of the state for the confidence reposed in him by the unprecedented number of votes.  “I cannot but express my overwhelming gratitude to the people of Ondo state who came out en masse on the 16th of November, 2024 to cast their votes for our party, the APC, and by extension, for myself and my deputy in that governorship election.  “The mandate you have just renewed via your huge votes across the 18 local governments of Ondo state, where we won convincingly, has p...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has advised the main opposition, People's Democratic Party (PDP) to concede defeat by accepting the outcome of the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Mr Banji Okunomo, the Spokesman, APC Campaign Council gave this advice n a press conference on Wednesday in Okitipupa while reacting to PDP's allegations of irregularities and vowed to seek redress in court. APC governorship candidate, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa polled 366,781 votes to defeat his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of PDP who scored 117, 845 votes. Okunomo described the election as one of the freest and fairest elections in the state which according to him, was a reflection of the desire of the electorates. According to him,  PDP should not waste its resources, energy, time and the precious judicial time on pursuing an unreasonable cause. "Although the PDP habe the right to seek redress in court, but there are laid down legal processes and standards of proof ...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme in Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has solicited improved health care services to members of the service corps in the state. The State Coordinator made this request when she visited the management of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) at their State Office in Akure, the state capital. Bakare, who asserted that corps members are important strata of the society which deserved priority attention whenever they are challenged medically, decried the unbecoming non-challant attitude of some Health Management Organisations (HMOs). The Coordinator harped on the need for NHIA to impress it upon the service providers to up their activity or sanction them for not complying with the rules and terms of engagement.  She said that some HMO, rather than providing medical and professional services to corps members, display unprofessionalism and lack of empathy, which made the corps members and NYSC management to doubt t...

The Ondo State Football Association has congratulated the All progressives Congress (APC) Candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his victory at the gubernatorial election. This is contained in a congratulatory message statement signed by the Football Association  Chairman, Otunba Dele Ajayi. Aiyedatiwa was declared the winner of the Ondo State gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said Governor Aiyedatiwa's antecedents in discovering and harnessing young talents through sports is encouraging which has yielded results in all sporting events. The association lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for providing the right leadership and charting the right direction to follow for the youths for social-economic transformation. "On behalf of the board members and the entire member of the Football Association I want to congratulate His Excellency, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory at the polls. This is a testament of people's love for the ...

  The Ilaje Development Summit Group has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his  overwhelming victory in the Saturday's governorship election.  The President of IDSG,Rev. Adesola Adebawo in a congratulatory message urged the Governor to prioritise critical sectors for rapid and sustainable development  of the state. “As we look forward, we are confident that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration will prioritize critical sectors such as infrastructure development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.  “ By harnessing the untapped human and natural resources across Ondo State, we believe we can make significant strides toward achieving economic prosperity not only for our state but for Nigeria as a whole.  “This victory is more than a political triumph; it represents a renewed promise of progress, prosperity, and inclusiveness for all citizens,” he said. Adebawo appreciated people of the state for their unwavering suppo...

The Governor-elect and current Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday led a massive thank-you rally across Akure metropolis to express gratitude to the people of the state for their overwhelming support in the just-concluded gubernatorial election . Governor Aiyedatiwa, accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, and a crowd of supporters, traversed major streets in the state capital, acknowledging cheers from residents who turned out in large numbers to celebrate his historic victory. The rally began at the Government House and passed through notable locations such as Alagbaka, Arakale, Isinkan, By-pass, Oba Adesida Road, and Oja Oba. Residents lined the streets, waving, singing and chanting slogans in support of the Governor.  Governor Aiyedatiwa’s landslide victory, in which he won all 18 local government areas, has been widely celebrated as a significant milestone in Ondo State’s political history. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,  Chief Press Secre...