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  • I remain Accord candidate, says Aluko

    Former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief Abiodun Aluko, has declared that he remains the candidate of Accord Party for the July 14 governorship election.

    Aluko said the party structures are still intact despite the exit of some of its members who have entered into an alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Prof. Kolapo Olusola.

    The Accord flag bearer said the action of the party leaders and members who have pledged to work for Olusola’s victory was borne out of greed.

    Addressing a news conference in Ado-Ekiti, Aluko said a former governorship aspirant in the party, Akogun Banji Ojo and the State Chairman, Chief Matthew Odeoba who are behind the alliance with the PDP do not enjoy the support of majority party members.

    Aluko said they have gone to dupe Governor Ayo Fayose because they have found a willing buyer who was ready to pay for their services.

    He said: “I have a strong belief that these people only took the action to dupe Governor Fayose. They got a willing buyer in Fayose and they believe they have got somebody they can suck,” he said.

    Backing his argument with documentary evidence, Aluko said the crisis was sparked by Ojo’s demand for N65 million he (Ojo) had allegedly spent as expenses on the party before Aluko’s arrival.

    Aluko said he rejected the request based on conviction that it was meant to extort him, since the party has no verifiable structure in the state to buttress Ojo’s claim.

     

     

     

  • Aluko is Accord candidate

    Former Ekiti State Deputy Governor Abiodun Aluko has emerged as the governorship candidate of ACCORD for the July 14 election.

    The party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Nalado, led the national officer’s to welcome Aluko to the party.

    They give maximum support to him during the poll.

    According to a statement by the ACCORD Publicity Secretary in Ekiti State,  Deacon Joseph Anifowose, the flag presentation followed Aluko’s victory at the primary.

    Nalado  extolled the integrity of Aluko, saying that he is a man of honour.

    Other Speakers also gave kudos to the leader of the party,  Akogun Banji Ojo, for standing solidly behind the party in her trying period.

    The State Executive Committee headed by Chief Samuel Oba was also commended for the peaceful conduct of the primary

    Nalado presented the party’s flag to the National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Mr.  Babarinde, who handed it over to Oba.

    Oba  handed over the flag to Aluko as the official flag bearer.

  • Monarchs, Hausa community promise to support Accord candidate

    The House of Representatives candidate for Akinyele/Lagelu constituency under the platform of Accord Party in Oyo State, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe has received royal blessings, just as the Hausa community in the council area pledges total support.

    Aderibigbe got the supports last week when he took his campaign train to six wards out of 12 wards making up Akinyele Local Government Area.

    The blessings came from Onikereku of Ikereku, Chief Olasunkanmi Akinyosoye; Baale Agbagi, Chief Fabunmi Babatunde; Baale Ojoo, Chief Amusa Olagboyega; Baale Irepodun, Chief Alimi Alao; Baale Oretu, Chief A. Durodola; as well as Baale Olanla, Chief A.O. Oyedapo and Chairman, Kara market, Akinyele, Alhaji Audu Kuka.

    While receiving him in his palace, Chief Akinyosoye prayed God to see him through, just as he showered encomium on him for the tremendous achievements recorded during when he served as chairman of the council and Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). Responding,

    Responding, Aderibigbe promised equitable distribution of the dividends of democracy.

    He  berated some politicians, who seek elective offices to enrich their pocket. He said the trend portends bad omen for generation yet unborn.  Aderibigbe sought for the supports of all and sundry with a view to enabling him achieving his set goal of turning Akinyele/Lagelu constituency around.

    According to him, many political leaders are square pegs in round holes who failed woefully to fulfill their campaign promises. You know our antecedents when we were in government, particularly in the area of humanitarian programme and projects that have direct bearing on the life of common man.

    “I want to assure you again sir and our teeming supporters that my representation will see to the overall development of both the Akinyele and Lagelu. To cap it all, Accord Party has become a household name now and the entire people of the state have endorsed our indefatigable, pragmatic, man of honour, man of impeccable character and administrator per excellence, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as their sole candidate on February 28 gubernatorial election in this state”, he added.

     

     

  • Accord candidate to sign bond

    The Accord candidate in the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State, Kole Ajayi, has stated that he will sign a bond with the people as a mark of commitment to his promises.

    He spoke yesterday while addressing his supporters at Efon Alaaye,.

    He said his administrative would focus principally on welfarism.

    The candidate also promised that his administration would establish skill acquisition centres in eachl ocal government to compliment the proposed Industrialisation programme, adding that Accord government would also ensure all unemployed youths were gainfully engaged through sustainable employment opportunities.

    On agriculture, Ajayi said farmers would have a lot of relief in areas of accessibility to free farm materials, chemicals and equipment.

    Ajayi enjoined his supporters to campaign peacefully, urging the youths not to allow themselves to be used as thugs.