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  • Akeredolu signs LCDAs Bill

    Akeredolu signs LCDAs Bill

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has begun official duties less than 24 hours after he returned from a three-month medical vacation abroad.

    This was contrary to speculations that the governor was going to spend some days to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, before writing to the Assembly.

    Akeredolu officially informed the Assembly less than 24 hours after his arrival that he had assumed duties.

    He performed his official duties by signing a bill creating 33 local council development areas into law.

    The bill was passed by the House of Assembly while the governor was on vacation.

    Sources said it was not presented before the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, because of the need to appoint caretaker chairmen for the new councils.

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    It was gathered that Governor Akeredolu would announce caretaker committees for the newly-created councils this week.

    There are also fears among some exco members of Akeredolu that they might be dropped owing to the roles they played during his absence.

    A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said they hoped the governor would empower and structure the party against those he termed “Abuja APC chieftains”.

    The chieftain, who pleaded anonymity, said some supposed APC leaders from Ondo State had been holding meetings for the purpose of presenting that they were powerful force in the state before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    He said the absence of Akeredolu in the last three months created a void that must be reinforced.

    A top aide to the governor said governorship aspirants of the APC would begin their campaign activities that were put on hold.

  • Akeredolu to Tinubu: I’m grateful for your love, prayers

    Akeredolu to Tinubu: I’m grateful for your love, prayers

    Recuperating governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, yesterday expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the people of the state and other well wishers who stood by him during his illness that took him away from his duty post for several weeks.

    Akeredolu returned to Nigeria on Friday following his treatment in Germany.

    The governor, in a statement yesterday, said he was “deeply touched by the show of love and affection from eminent individuals, groups, organisations, political associates, and particularly, the good people of the Sunshine State.”

    Read Also: Akeredolu performs first official duties after medical leave

    He acknowledged “our outpour of love wrapped in prayers, kind words, cheering messages, affectionate support as well as countless displays of varied forms of brotherliness during my recovery process were heart-lifting.”

    He described the love and prayers as “potent enhancers which aided my recovery and deepened my abiding faith in God and service to humanity.”

  • Akeredolu performs first official duties after medical leave

    Akeredolu performs first official duties after medical leave

    Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has proven critics wrong by perfoming his first official duties less than 48 hours after he returned from medical vacation. 

    Governor Akeredolu assented to the bill creating 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. 

    The bill was presented to the Governor for assent by Speaker Oladiji Olamide, during a brief ceremony. 

    With the establishment of the LCDAs, the number of local councils in the State rose to 51. 

    A statement by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Akeredolu, Richard Olatunde, explained the signing of the bill into law was in fulfillment of Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises as well as addressing the aspirations of the people for enhanced grassroots development. 

    Akeredolu also thanked the people for the show of love and affections during his battles. 

    “Your outpour of love wrapped in prayers, kind words, cheering messages, affectionate support as well as countless display of varied forms of brotherliness during my recovery process were heart-lifting. 

    “The love and prayers were, indeed, potent enhancers which aided my recovery and deepened my abiding faith in God and service to humanity, ” he said. 

    Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the return of Governor Akeredolu to work after a medical leave was a rare and commendable commitment to the mandate of the people of the State. 

    Aiyedatiwa, who had acted as Governor, said Akeredolu was in constant touch, which shows his concerns for the welfare of the people of the State.

    Read Also: Akeredolu resumes, says ‘I’ll be alive to complete my tenure’

    He said: “Mr. Governor was in touch with us throughout that period and that was why we continued to assure the people of the State that there was no cause for alarm over his health. 

    “That Mr. Governor has resumed duties immediately after returning to the country is a testament to his commitment to the mandate given to him twice by the people of Ondo State and his determination to work for them till the last day of his administration. 

    “As we all welcome back Mr. Governor to office, I pray that God Almighty will continue to protect, guide and grant him strength as he continues to lead the good people of Ondo State towards transformational development.”

  • Akeredolu resumes, says ‘I’ll be alive to complete my tenure’

    Akeredolu resumes, says ‘I’ll be alive to complete my tenure’

    • Stop disrespecting Ondo, PDP tells gov

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has resumed official duties 24 hours after he returned from three months medical vacation. The governor met with key stakeholders in Ondo State at his residence in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where he landed.

    Those he met with included members of the State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide; members of the State Executive Council, led by the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Assembly members; led by Senator Jide Ipinsagba; and Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Working Committee, led by the Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin.

    Youth groups, former Local Government chairmen, and members of the Foundation of Wives of Ondo State Officials (FOWOSO), also visited the governor in Ibadan. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said the Governor formally handed over his resumption letter to Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Olamide, and also provided a copy to Aiyedatiwa, who has been Acting Governor.

    The statement quoted Governor Akeredolu as saying, “-I came back yesterday, and as you know, it was a long journey. I decided that I must meet with you today. God has answered our prayers, and we give Him all the glory. So, because we had to land here in Ibadan first, I said I have to meet with House of Assembly members here. We are here, and we are back. I am back, and by the grace of God, I will be alive to complete my full tenure in office. I want to tell you that I am back, and I will resume work immediately. This is my letter of resumption. The Speaker said the Governor’s return to the country was a prayer answered.

    Read Also: Stop disrespecting Ondo people, PDP tells Akeredolu

    Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has criticised Akeredolu for going to his Ibadan residence after his three months medical vacation abroad. It said the action of the governor amounted to disrespecting the people of Ondo State who it said have been praying for his recovery. The Ondo PDP alleged that Governor Akeredolu has relocated his government and State Assembly to his Ibadan residence.

    Spokesman for the Ondo PDP, Kennedy Peretei, in a statement, said the First Lady, Betty, assumed the role of Akeredolu’s media handlers as there was no official release about the Governor’s return. “His first point of call should have been Ondo State, where everybody prayed for his quick recovery and return to his duties. Instead, he headed for Ibadan and instructed all State Cabinet members and State Assembly men to join him.

    “This is very absurd and an insult on the sensibility of Ondo State people. If Akeredolu has been certified fit to resume duties, let him notify the Assembly accordingly to conclude the remainder of his tenure for which he has been barely tolerated,” PDP said. But the All Progressives Congress said the PDP lacked regard for constructive criticisms as an opposition party. It said the PDP was crude and reckless in its approach to issues.

    Spokesman for the Ondo APC, Alex Kalejaiye, said the Governor didn’t invite anyone “but enthusiastic party leaders felt the need to visit a leader that has done so much for the Sunshine State and welcome him back to Nigeria. “I advise the PDP to be more alive to its responsibility and always come up with development provoked criticism in the interest of Ondo State,” he said.

  • Akeredolu resumes official duties, says he will complete tenure

    Akeredolu resumes official duties, says he will complete tenure

    Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has resumed official duties 24 hours after he returned from three-month medical vacation. 

    Governor Akeredolu met with key stakeholders in Ondo State at his residence in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where he landed. 

    Those he met with included members of the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Oladiji Olamide; members of the State Executive Council led by the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Assembly members led by Senator Jide Ipinsagba and Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Working Committee, led by the Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin. 

    Other were: Youth groups, led by the Ondo APC Youth Leader, Comrade Olawande Ayo Wisdom; Former Local Government Chairmen, led by Hon. Augustine Ogbesetore; and members of the Foundation of Wives of Ondo State Officials (FOWOSO). 

    A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said the Governor formally handed over his resumption letter to Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Olamide, and also provided a copy to Aiyedatiwa, who has been Acting Governor. 

    The statement quoted Governor Akeredolu as saying “I came back yesterday, and as you know, it was a long journey. I decided that I must meet with you today. God has answered our prayers, and we give Him all the glory. 

    “I can assure you that our return is to the glory of God and the prayers of all of you here, and those who wished us well, I thank you very much. God has done what the majority of our people wanted. Majority of our people here knelt down and prayed for our return, and we have returned. 

    “So, because we had to land here in Ibadan first, I said I have to meet with House of Assembly members here. We are here, and we are back. I am back, and by the grace of God, I will be alive to complete for my full tenure in office.

    Read Also: Akeredolu back, recuperating in Ibadan

    “I want to tell you that I am back, and I will resume work immediately. This is my letter of resumption. 

    “We are now back, and we give God all the glory. I have to let members of the House of Assembly know first that we have returned. As of today, I’m back as Governor of Ondo State. We thank God that I am alive and here. It’s your prayers that have kept us here. The office of the Governor has resumed full work.” 

    The Speaker, said the Governor’s return to the country was a prayer answered.

  • Stop disrespecting Ondo people, PDP tells Akeredolu

    Stop disrespecting Ondo people, PDP tells Akeredolu

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state has criticised Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for going to his Ibadan residence after his three-month medical vacation abroad.

    It said the action of the governor amounted to disrespecting the people of Ondo state who it said have been praying for his recovery.

    The Ondo PDP alleged that Akeredolu has relocated his government and state Assembly to his Ibadan residence.

    The spokesman for the Ondo PDP, Kennedy Peretei, in a statement, also knocked the wife of the governor, Betty, for posting a picture of her husband in an aircraft with the caption “Homebound.”

    Peretei said the First Lady assumed the role of Akeredolu’s media handlers as there was no official release about the governor’s return.

    Read Also: Akeredolu back, recuperating in Ibadan

    The statement said the state suffered “multidimensional setbacks, from in-fighting to huge sums of money siphoned from the state treasury as medical expenses.

    “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State Chapter expected that, now that the Governor is back in Nigeria, his first point of call should have been Ondo State, where everybody prayed for his quick recovery and return to his duties.

    “Instead, he headed for Ibadan and instructed all State Cabinet members and State Assemblymen to join him.

    “This is very absurd and an insult to the sensibility of Ondo State people. If Akeredolu has been certified fit to resume duties, let him notify the Assembly accordingly to conclude the remainder of his tenure for which he has been barely tolerated.”

    However, the All Progressives Congress said the PDP lacked regard for constructive criticisms as an opposition party.

    It said the PDP was crude and reckless in its approach to issues.

    The spokesman for the Ondo APC, Alex Kalejaiye, said the governor didn’t invite anyone “but enthusiastic party leaders felt the need to visit a leader that has done so much for the sunshine state and welcome him back to Nigeria.

    “It must be placed on records that no money was siphoned from the state coffers, in respect of His Excellency’s treatment, while on medical vacation.

    “It is also imperative to say that there was no lacuna in the governance of Ondo State while Mr. Governor was abroad. The acting governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, was effectively in charge of government affairs in a commendable fashion.

    “I advise the PDP to be more alive to its responsibility and always come up with development-provoked criticism in the interest of Ondo state.”

  • Akeredolu back, recuperating in Ibadan

    Akeredolu back, recuperating in Ibadan

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has returned to Nigeria from his three months medical leave.

    Government sources said the governor is in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he is recuperating.

    He is expected to be briefed by executive council (exco) members.

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    It was learnt that the exco members were already in Ibadan to welcome him.

    Akeredolu began medical leave in June and it was extended indefinitely by the House of Assembly.

    He transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in line with constitutional provisions.

  • BREAKING: Akeredolu returns from three-month medical leave

    BREAKING: Akeredolu returns from three-month medical leave

    A viral picture of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state’s return from the months medical trip in Germany has surfaced online.

    It was learnt that Akeredolu’s cabinet members were already in Ibadan to welcome him.

    Akeredolu began medical leave in June and was extended indefinitely by the state House of Assembly.

    The Ondo governor had transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in line with constitutional provisions.

    Read Also: Akeredolu returns soon, says Ondo govt

    Photographs and video of the Governor in a German hospital emerged when he celebrated his 67th birthday.

    In the video, the Governor was seen dancing alongside his wife and close associates.

    A source said the governor would arrive in Ibadan, where he would take a few days rest.

    “I’m also aware that some members of the state Exco might likely visit him there to welcome him back to the state”.

    Details shortly…

  • Akeredolu returns soon, says Ondo govt

    Akeredolu returns soon, says Ondo govt

    Ondo State Government has confirmed that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would soon return to the country.

    It said the governor was still on a medical vacation in Germany.

    Governor Akeredolu began medical vacation in June.

    Ondo State House of Assembly in July extended the medical leave indefinitely.

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    Chief Press Secretary to Governor Akeredolu, Olatunde Richard, in a statement issued last night, said the return of Governor Akeredolu would be widely publicised.

    He said: “We will like to assure the good people of Ondo State and Nigerians in general that the governor’s return will be widely publicised.

    “While we acknowledge that his return is imminent, we urge our citizens to disregard any false information and pre-emptive mischief orchestrated by jittery politicians.

    “For emphasis, Governor Akeredolu has not yet returned to the country.”

  • Akeredolu’s return imminent, says spokesman

    Akeredolu’s return imminent, says spokesman

    Ondo State Government has confirmed that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would soon return to the country.

    It said the Governor was still on a medical vacation in Germany.

    Governor Akeredolu had begun medical vacation in June.

    The Ondo Assembly, in July, extended the medical leave indefinitely.

    Chief Press Secretary to Governor Akeredolu, Olatunde Richard, in a statement on Thursday night, said the return of Governor Akeredolu would be widely publicised.

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    According to him: “We would like to assure the good people of Ondo State and Nigerians in general that the Governor’s return will be widely publicized.

    “While we acknowledge that his return is imminent, we urge our citizens to disregard any false information and preemptive mischief orchestrated by jittery politicians.

    “For emphasis, Governor Akeredolu has not yet returned to the country.”