Abdul Babajide

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Govt has failed, media now common man's last hope - Ondo PDP

1 week ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, has stated that the media as the fourth estate of the realm is now the last hope to the common man following the alleged failure of the three arms of government. The party stressed the need for increased scrutiny of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, at both state and federal levels in the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.
Aiyedatiwa asks Ondo Assembly to confirm 12 commissioner nominees

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has forwarded 12 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. The commissioner designates were nominated four months after Aiyedatiwa’s swearing on on February 24, 2025.
June 12: Armed thugs chase Sowore, demonstrators from protest grounds in Ondo

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

A human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore as well as some protesters under the umbrella of the TakeItBack Movement, were on Thursday attacked by suspected political thugs during a peaceful protest in Akure, Ondo State capital. Armed with dangerous weapons, the thugs suspected to have been sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, attacked the peaceful protesters who were demonstrating against the economic hardship in the country.
Unknown assailants kill 56-year-old drug dealer in Ondo

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

A 56-year-old suspected drug dealer, Bode Akinsiku has been killed in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo Local Government Area of Ondo State by unknown assailants. Akinsiku, who was murdered at about 6:15 am on Tuesday, at a popular joint in Loro street, Odosida axis of the town was known as a prominent drug dealer in the area. According to sources, the deceased was shot at close range after he was trailed to a bar by his yet to be identified killers.
APC had prior knowledge of Ondo guber tribunal judgement - Ajayi alleges

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the November 16, 2024, Governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, on Tuesday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state of having prior knowledge that the judgment of the election petition tribunal will be in its favour.
Farmer-herder conflicts now fully tackled in Ondo - Amotekun

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) has declared that the issue of farmer-herder clashes, once a significant security concern in the state, has been fully addressed. Revealing that the strategy employed by the corps played a pivotal role in curbing the menace, the commander of Amotekun in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, emphasised that the conflict had been one of the greatest challenges faced by the security outfit.
PDP accuses Aiyedatiwa of abandoning Akeredolu's projects, victimizing ex-boss' aides

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter, has lashed out at Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his alleged stance against the completion of projects initiated by his late boss, former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. With the opposition party describing government as a continuum, PDP emphasised that Aiyedatiwa, who was a key part of the late Akeredolu’s administration as deputy governor, ought to prioritise the projects.
Ondo Election Tribunal upholds Gov Aiyedatiwa's victory

3 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital, has dismissed all petitions challenging the 16 November 2024 governorship election won by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Five opposition parties—Action Alliance, AA; Allied People’s Movement, APM; Social Democratic Party, SDP; African Democratic Congress, ADC; and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP—were declared worthless and baseless by the three-member panel led by Justice Benson Ogubu.
Community chief attacks monarch in Ondo, bites his ears

3 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

Tension has pervaded Igbokoda community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State following the attack on the monarch of the coastal community, Oba Oladimeji Odidiomo, by a chief. The monarch was attacked prior to the flag-off of the 27.5km Igbokoda-Okitipupa dual carriageway in the domain of the traditional ruler by a chief in one of the coastal communities.
BREAKING: Ondo Deputy Speaker resigns, Majority Leader steps down

3 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Abdul Babajide

The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Abayomi Akinruntan has resigned his position, citing the need to align with the conventional arrangement of elective position in the state. The resignation letter of the former deputy speaker – representing Ilaje Constituency 1, – who is the son of the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, was read at the floor of the Assembly by the Clerk, Benjamin Jayeiola.