Some Yoruba leaders aiding Miyetti Allah to oppose Amotekun – Akeredolu hints Nigerians
The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, alleged that some Yoruba leaders in the South-West were behind the Miyetti Allah in opposing the newly launched Operation Amotekun in the region. The Secretary of the Miyetti Allah, Saleh Alhassan, had on Channels Television, on Tuesday, criticised the South-West governors on the creation of Operation Amotekun. Akeredolu, who is the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, said he would not blame the Miyetti Allah’s secretary but the people in the region, who were allegedly colluding with the Miyetti Allah to fight against the South-West security outfit. The governor spoke
Amotekun was in the interest of Nigeria, I won’t sacrifice lives for politics – Akeredolu
Says I don't mind the consequences on my second term chances in any manner Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwaroyimi Akeredolu yesterday declared that he is not perturbed by the possible consequences of leading the governors of the South-west in the formation of regional security outfit, Amotekun. This is coming as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind community policing and Amotekun, insisting that when the federal government fails to meet up with challenges of securing lives and property, the states have a right to compliment the federal efforts. The declaration was made in a statement signed by
Akeredolu and family are the only one in charge of running Ondo State – Ife Oyedele
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been accused of running a government of secrecy where only his immediate family are the one in charge of governance. The Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Services of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, Engr. Ife Oyedele, made the allegation. Oyedele, is believed to be eyeing the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the governorship poll in the state later this year, said that the state under the Akeredolu-led administration had been witnessing stunted growth. Oyedele spoke in Yoruba language while addressing beneficiaries of the Senate Deputy Majority
Don’t do new projects, complete abandoned ones, Akeredolu tells NDDC
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Friday, told the Niger Delta Development Commission to complete its abandoned projects in the state and forget about new ones. Akeredolu stated this in Akure when the Minister of State for Niger Delta, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, paid him a courtesy visit as part of the commission tour to inspect its projects in the region. Akeredolu said, “We don’t need new projects; the abandoned ones on ground should be completed,” adding that the “state is ready to cooperate fully with” the NDDC to complete the abandoned projects. “I am happy you are taking it
Amotekun: Laws Are Not Made In AGF’s Office, Akeredolu Punches Malami
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has responded to the comments attributed to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, declaring ‘Operation Amotekun’ as an illegal outfit. Mr. Akeredolu in an exclusive interview told Channels Television that it is clear laws are not made in the office of the AGF, but he can interpret the laws and advise the FG on matters relating to the law. “One thing is clear, laws are not made in the office of the Attorney General; he can only interpret the laws and give positions of government on matters relating to the law. “When
Akeredolu encouraging influx of herdsmen into Ondo State – PDP
Your allegation mischievous, says Adetimehin The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the state government of being insensitive to the security challenges and the welfare of the people of the state. The opposition party said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had been encouraging the influx of Fulani herdsmen into the state. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Mr Zadok Akintoye, told journalists in Akure that the All Progressives Congress-led administration had nothing for the state. He added that Akeredolu had performed below average. He said there was an indication that the government might know about
2020: Governor Akeredolu must pray against terminal illness – Prophet Omale
The founder of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Abuja, Dr. Emmanuel Omale has prophesied events that would happen in 2020. Omale on Tuesday prophesied that a retired General will be implicated in coup attempt. He also gave predictions on President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha, governors, the US election among others. The cleric warned Buhari to scrap the visa on arrival policy, noting that such would create problems for Nigeria. The prophecies below: President Buhari should scrap the visa-on-Arrival for Africans program as it will create untold crisis in the country.His war on corruption will jail two ex-Governors
Eddy Olafeso fires political missile at Akeredolu over failed promises
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Chief Eddy Olafeso, has expressed disappointment over some alleged failed promises of governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Olafeso, one of the governorship Aspirants of the PDP in Ondo State ahead of 2020 gubernatorial election, fired a political missile at governor Akeredolu on Sunday in a telephone interview with Starnews correspondent while reacting to some unfulfilled or failed promises of the governor. Chief Eddy Olafeso On April 5, 2019, the Hope Newspaper said Governor Akeredolu has noted a lot of vacancies in schools in the state, and as such, has given approval
APC NWC pardons Akeredolu, Amosun, Okorocha, others
lifts suspension The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has announced the lifting of the suspension of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state. The committee also lifted the suspension of former governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and his Imo counterpart, Senator Rochas Okorocha. The NWC at its meeting also lifted the suspension of the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr Osita Okechukwu and former Minister of Niger Delta Affaira, Usani Uguru Usani. Credit: The Punch
Sowore: Akeredolu decries DSS’ invasion of courtroom
Says Lawyers may soon be arrested in court the way things went No explanation anybody can give, he says Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has said there is no explanation that anybody can give to justify the manner in which operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the court to rearrest Omoyele Sowore on Friday. Sowore’s rearrest at the federal high court in Abuja less than 24 hours after he was released following detention that lasted 124 days is condemnable. The presidency had defended this action, saying Sowore is a person of interest to the secret police. But
