Shocking resignation of Ondo SSG heightens speculation on ‘tough hurdles’ for Governor Akeredolu

Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen exit. Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man in the cabinet of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, tendered his resignation on Monday; declaring that it was time for his leave. In the statement, he said... Read More

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Agboola Ajayi, APC, Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ifedayo Abegunde, PDP, Secretary to the Ondo State Government

April 17, 2015

Why the Supreme Court sacked an Ondo lawmaker today

by Ranti Joseph Earlier today, the Supreme Court ordered ‎ a member of House of Representatives representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency of Ondo State, ‎Ifedayo Abegunde, to vacate his seat on account of his defection from the Labour Party, which sponsored his election in 2011, to the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria. ‎In a unanimous... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Sacked! Appeal’s Court couldn’t help troubled Ifedayo Abegunde

by Godwin Akanfe The Court of Appeal in Ondo state, has sacked the state Federal Lawmaker, Ifedayo Abegunde, thereby upholding the decision of the Federal High court in 2012. It will be recalled that in 2012, the embattled House of Representatives Lawmaker, representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, had been sacked... Read More

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