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Akeredolu: With Eyes On Higher Heights “We listened to the voices of our people in the course of our campaigns to all the nooks and crannies of the State. We heard them loud and clear though their votes. We witnessed, first hand, the deplorable conditions under which they exist. To those who cast their ballots in favour of our programmes, your trust is not misplaced. “We are determined to make the difference with the specific…

AKETI: THREE YEARS OF COMPETENCE, CHARACTER AND COURAGE By: Olabode Richard Olatunde It’s exactly three years today that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, took over the mantle of leadership of Ondo State as the sixth democratically elected Governor of the sunshine state. Three years on, the road to redemption of the state has been a story of a dogged driver, poised and determined to drive the people to a destination filled with prosperity and unprecedented development….

AKEREDOLU: ENRICHING GOVERNANCE WITH CANDOUR AND COURAGE By Ojo Oyewamide The Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, is an unusual player on the nation’s political turf. The governor is known for his candour and courage. He has always exhibited these virtues. He says what he means and means what he says. As a politician, he doesn’t run with the hare and hunt with the hound. His position on any critical issue is always known….

ONDO 2020: THE DAY OWO STOOD IN SUPPORT OF ADETULA Sequel to INEC’s announcement of 10th October, 2020 as the gubernatorial election date in Ondo State, politicians, especially those with aspirations for the office are doubling their efforts at ensuring their success at the forthcoming polls. For the race, many aspirants have signified interest in unseating the incumbent, Rotimi Akeredolu, but the spotlight for sometime now has been on Bukola Adetula, who incidentally hails from…

ONDO 2020: THE BRIGHTER AKETI. By: Ado Adeboye Philip Will Aketi sail through successfully; the deep sea of his party’s domicile and tournament elections? This is the question making round the minds of intellectuals in ondo politics. Apart from the aforementioned question, Many heated arguments had transpired in recent times on how the Governor will thwart warring factions that grows daily without political irrigation. The answer to above question is yes, Why yes: Our Dear…

By: DEJI ADEBAYO With the Ondo State governorship election fixed for October 10 this year, precisely eight (8) months from now, it is becoming manifestly clear that the race will not depend on how deep your pocket or how easily you can muster financial war chest. But let me be frank here, money alone will definitely not be the deciding factor without taking cognizance of equally important factors chiefly which is zoning the position rightly…

IFE OYEDELE TO RESCUE ONDO STATE FROM POOR GOVERNANCE By: Kayode Lawal The worrisome issue cornering the resources of Ondo State by the immediate and extended family members of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has in recent time necessitated the concerns raised by Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele recently. Chief amongst the concerns raised by Oyedele is the fact that a few individuals have hijacked governance in Ondo State and as a result cornered the state’s resources to the…