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The crisis surrounding the Okeigbo traditional stool has intensified, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reaffirming his commitment to following court orders, which declare the Aare Kugbayigbe ruling house as the rightful heir to produce the next Oluoke of Okeigbo.

The royal stool has been vacant since the death of Oba Lawrence Oluwole Babajide, the Bamigbala I, in May 2023. 

However, the Oluoke Chiefs-In-Council and Kingmakers have urged Governor Aiyedatiwa to ensure that the rule of law prevails, warning that any deviation could lead to anarchy in the kingdom.

In a press briefing in Okeigbo, Chief Dele Odunwole, the Ojomu Okeigbo, revealed that a stay of execution had been filed against the lower court’s ruling. 

He also argued that the Kuole Oloje Ruling House should be the one to provide the next candidate for the vacant Oluoke stool, in accordance with the Oluoke Chieftaincy Declaration and the Adeloye Chieftaincy Commission’s report.

He appealed to Aiyedatiwa to allow the case in the Appeal Court to be determined before embarking on any other action about the vacant stool.

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“We, the Chiefs-In-Council, especially the kingmakers, are people of integrity and law-abiding citizens who would not do anything that could let the community and Ondo State at large down.

“We plead with all our sons and daughters of Okeigbo, within and outside, to please maintain peace at this trial time. All the problems of today will soon be over.”

Also, Elder Ebenezer Oniwiede, said the community does not want trouble but peace.

“It is the turn of Kuole Oloje to produce the king for Okeigbo. Others have had her turn and should step aside in accordance with tradition. In the history of Okeigbo land, two Obas from the same ruling house have never been buried in the palace. This must not change now.”

Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, said the state government does not interfere in the selection process of any Oba.

Takuro said the state government would obey the orders of the court.

He said the Okeigbo Royal stool was a First Class title that should not be left vacant.

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has unveiled ‘OUR EASE,’ as his administration’s new policy blueprint.

Governor Aiyedatiwa explained that the blueprint focused on areas such as security, urban and rural development, technological advancement, efficient healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and education.

He assured his administration would run a system that would be accountable as well as prioritise overall welfare and best interests of the people.

The Ondo governor spoke at the 2025 First Working Day prayer meeting held in Akure to commit the new year into God’s hands.

Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked God for making the state scaled through the challenges of 2024 and urged public servants and political office holders to remain loyal and committed to the vision of a vibrant Ondo State.

He said his administration deliberately prioritized good governance, translating to massive developments in all sectors of the state’s economy.

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According to him, “This blueprint will guide our efforts to accelerate the development of Ondo State. We are resolute in our commitment to making 2025 a year of economic recovery and growth.

“We have recruited personnel into critical sectors, and have ensured the regular payment of salaries and pensions, including the implementation of the new minimum wage of N73, 000.

“Work continues on ongoing infrastructural projects, especially urban and rural roads. In education, bursaries and scholarships have been provided for indigenous students, while in the judiciary, we have appointed new judges to improve access to justice. Ondo State remains one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria, making the state an investment destination, thanks to the support of our security architecture, including Amotekun Corps.”

Ondo Head of Service, Bayo Philips, commended public service for being fortunate to have a governor dedicated to the welfare of civil servants.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, said his administration would run an all-inclusive, open and accountable government in order for the state to progress.

The governor stated this at a prayer service to commemorate the first working day in year 2025 held at the foyer of the Governor’s Office in Akure.

Aiyedatiwa appreciated God for the successes he was able to record in the last year of the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu’s second term in office.

According to him, good governance was priotised, which translated to significant developments in all sectors of the economy.

Aiyedatiwa said that a retreat would soon be organised for top civil servants and political office holders in the state.

This, according to him, is to ensure government policy thrusts were properly distilled and actionable plans set out.

He said that the expectations of people of the state were high and his administration must do all that is practically possible to meet them.

“In the public service, there was no incident of industrial action whatsoever in the state.

“Even in the face of the recent minimum wage negotiations, the labour leaders and the entire public service showed great maturity, understanding and trust.

“It will be recalled that Ondo State was among the first set of states in the federation to show not only commitment, but to pay beyond the National Minimum Wage benchmark of seventy thousand Naira (N70,000.00).

“As you are all aware, we owe no promotion in arrears. Recruitment of officers were made into some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government where personnel deficiency had long existed.

“We do not only pay salaries and pensions regularly, the State Government has also commenced the payment of the New Minimum Wage of N73,000 to workers.

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“This is aside from meeting our obligation to pensioners through offsetting humongous amount from the backlog of gratuities running into billions of Naira, in order that our senior citizens would not suffer in their old age,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa said his administration had also ensured that work continued on the ongoing infrastructural projects he inherited, especially urban and rural roads.

Earlier in his sermon, Pastor Michael Ogunbayode, an Elder in Seasons of Life Ministry, Lagos, said that the purpose of the meeting was not only to appreciate God but also to seek His direction for the year ahead.

Ogunbayode saidd that those who recognise the right thing to do at the right time positioned themselves for divine favor and alignment with God’s will.

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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law.

The approved budget, increased by N43.4 billion by the State House of Assembly, allocates N433 billion for capital expenditure (62.06%) and N265 billion for recurrent expenditure (37.94%).

In his remarks after signing the budget, Governor Aiyedatiwa described it as the “Budget of Recovery,” emphasizing its role in rebuilding the state’s economy and addressing key socio-economic challenges.

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He assured that the allocations within the budget were more than just figures, but intended investments aimed at improving the lives and well-being of every resident in Ondo State.

“This is a critical moment for our administration, one that marks a significant step towards fulfilling the promises we made to the people of Ondo State during the electioneering processes.

“We have deliberately allocated the higher percentage to capital development in order to jumpstart the economy and initiate massive infrastructural renewal across the State. The main objective of this budget is to make life easy for our people. This objective is sacrosanct and non-negotiable.

“The budget reflects our collective vision for the future of Ondo State and demonstrates that when we work together, we can achieve great things for our people,” he added.