PDP governorship Aspirant suspends statewide tour in Ondo over Coronavirus
Banji Okunomo, leading governorship Aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has announced the suspension of his ongoing statewide tour to the 18 Local Governments of the state to heed government approach in mitigating the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria. He gave this hint while speaking with Starnews NG correspondent in a telephone interview on Saturday morning. ”The suspension of my tour to the18 local governments of Ondo State is necessary because of the value I have for human lives. Part of the measures also introduced by the State government to curb the spread of Coronavirus is
Ondo 2020: Friends hold gubernatorial dinner for Banji Okunomo
As 10 PDP senators, three representatives of serving Governors make sudden appearances Friends and Associates, on Sunday, held a gubernatorial dinner for the leading governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Banji Okunomo, at presidential hotel in Portharcourt, Rivers State capital. Banji Okunomo and wife after the dinner The dinner was organised to mop up funds to support the gubernatorial ambition of Okunomo in his quest to run for the governorship election of Ondo State in October this year under the platform of the PDP. Starnews NG reports that the dinner was graced by 10 serving PDP senators who
I never issued any statement on high price of INEC nomination form – Banji Okunomo
says it was a sponsored political write-up from my opponents I will obtain the PDP nomination form, he says People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leading governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Hon Banji Okunomo, on Tuesday, said the statement credited to him on the high price of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination forms never emanated from him. According to Okunomo, the statement was credited to him by one Shina Peter, who said he complained that the price of INEC nomination forms for different political offices are too expensive. In a telephone interview with Starnews NG, Okunomo said: ”the statement said to
Ondo: Banji Okunomo receives endorsement of PDP leaders ahead of 2020 election
Notable leaders of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State yesterday gathered at Domfav Hotel in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State and said that Hon. Banji Okunomo, is the man they are backing as their candidate ahead of Ondo State 2020 gubernatorial election. Leaders of the PDP in Ondo State from across the 18 LGs In attendance were some current and former PDP local government chairmen across the 18 local governments of Ondo State, notable PDP stakeholders across the state including some former State and Federal Lawmakers in Ondo State. Others in attendance were former political
Banji Okunomo gives reasons political parties always suffer defeat in Ondo election
where a political party fails to respect this equitable principle of zoning,,’ such party would suffer defeat in the hands of the electorates and Providence, because the Universe is constantly on the side of Justice.” Hon. Banji Okunomo, the leading gubernatorial Aspirant of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of 2020 election in Ondo State, on Saturday, gave reasons political parties in Ondo State are always suffering defeat in Ondo State election. In a statement made available to Starnews NG in Akure, Ondo State capital, Okunomo, appealed to those who are disturbed by the state wide clamour of the people for
PDP governorship Aspirant, Banji Okunomo, Visits Mimiko over loss of mother
Storm Ilara-Mokin to console wife of late Dele Osakuade I woke up to realise yesterday that I do no longer have a mother, says Mimiko The leading gubernatorial Aspirant of Ondo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Banji Okunomo, popularly known as BBO, on Sunday, stormed Ondo City with his supporters to visit former governor Olusegun Mimiko over the loss of his mother, Alhaja Muinat Mimiko. Hon. BANJI Okunomo and former governor Olusegun Mimiko Starnews had reported that the late Muinat Mimiko nee Ogunsulie, the mother of former governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State died at the age of 88,
Demolition: Akeredolu’s heart could be likened to that of King Herod – Banji Okunomo
More reactions continue to trail yesterday’s demolition of Climax Hotel and Bar in Akure on the alleged instruction of governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Starnews had reported that a former member of Ondo State House of Assembly from Irele Local Government Area in Ondo State, and the Managing Director of Climax Hotel and Bar, Hon. Afolabi Iwalewa, cried out on Sunday evening, accusing the State governor of demolishing his Hotel and Bar for political reason. Reacting to the incident, Banji Okunomo, the leading gubernatorial Aspirant of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of 2020 election in Ondo State, has likened the heart of
Ondo PDP governorship Aspirant, Okunomo inaugurates campaign council
Ondo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship Aspirant, Hon. Banji Okunomo, popularly known as BBO, on Thursday, inaugurated his governorship campaign council ahead of the 2020 governorship election in the state. The inuaguration was conducted by a former Senatorial Aspirant of PDP in Ondo South and the Director - General of Okunomo campaign council, Hon. Rapheal Ademulegun, at Watts Garden, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State. Group photos at the event Engr. Ademulegun, the Director - General of the campaign, said the council would work hard to win the PDP primary election and defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the general
Ondo 2020: Okunomo Fires His First Shot After Escaping Death In Road Crash
Advises PDP on the only way out to defeat Akeredolu in 2020 Warns party not to repeat mistakes of the past Says God would not forgive me if I step down After escaping death in a fatal accident involving Senator Nicholas Tofowomo of Ondo South which eventually claimed the life of late Mrs Toyin Ajinde - a PDP chieftain, Hon. Banji Okunomo, leading gubernatorial Aspirant of the PDP ahead of 2020 election in Ondo State, on Monday, made his first Media appearance, and fired his first shot over his gubernatorial ambition ever since the unfortunate incident happened. In an exclusive
Ondo 2020: Panic Among PDP Guber Aspirants As Okunomo Receives More Endorsements
Banji Okunomo, a former Chairman of Ilaje Local Government and the current leading Gubernatorial Aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has continued to receive the endorsements of notable PDP leaders from Ilaje Local Local Government in their readiness to speak with one voice and fight for the governorship ticket of the PDP as Ondo State year 2020 gubernatorial election draws closer. Yesterday, some notable PDP leaders across the Twelve Wards of Ilaje Local Government endorsed Banji Okunomo as their Gubernatorial Aspirant and hopeful candidate of the party ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State.
