Olusegun Mimiko

November 15, 2018

ICYMI: Mimiko makes U-turn, drops ZLP Presidential ticket for Senate

Two term Governor of Ondo and Presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has has formally announced his withdrawal from the 2019 Presidential race. Mimiko who made this known on Thursday,at a meeting of his party’s national leaders and party faithfuls from the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo, said he would... Read More

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October 8, 2018

The Big 5: As APC NWC insists on Shehu Sani’s candidacy, Okorocha picks Senate ticket; Bakare wants Buhari to commence Nigeria’s restructuring | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has dissociated President Muhammadu Buhari from a letter that purportedly authorised Governor Nasir el-Rufai to “deal with traitors and disloyal members of APC, especially Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central,” while urging Nigerians to disregard the said directive which it said “is not in line with... Read More

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September 13, 2018

The Late 5: Ekiti Assembly pass ‘Fayose’s’ N10bn supplementary budget; Former Ondo Gov, Mimiko joins Presidential race | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Ondo Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has on Thursday declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria on the platform of the Labour party (LP). Barely 24 hours after the 63-year old Mimiko, after the declaration at the party’s National Secretariat in... Read More

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The Big 5: Shekau’s Mother says she’s yet to see him after 15 years, Mimiko rejoins Labour party and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Falmata Abubakar, mother of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, says she is yet to see her son after he left home 15 years ago and she knows nothing about his whereabouts. Falmata who disclosed this in her native town of Shekau, Yobe during an interview with the Voice... Read More

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The Big 5: IGP grants approval for audit of SARS detention cells, Mimiko dumps PDP and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has approved the request by the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) to begin an independent audit of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria. Head of Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), Assistant Commissioner of... Read More

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September 21, 2017

How Mimiko used technology to revolutionise governance

In terms of social protection, Ondo State is the most progressive environment, in Nigeria, actually in Africa. When you look at the number of social intervention programmes, the quality, and the number of people benefiting from the programmes, and how long that they have been enjoying these social services, Ondo State is unbeatable in Africa.... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Inability to pay salaries, my greatest regret as governor – Mimiko

by Azeez Adeniyi Outgoing Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said one of his regrets was being unable to pay salaries. Ondo workers are currently being owed seven months salaries. In a farewell broadcast to the people, Mimiko said despite inability to pay salaries, his administration has recorded as success. He said, “We have recorded... Read More

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February 24, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution | Owing salaries, my greatest regret – Mimiko | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Why victims of xenophobia are not compensated – Envoy – YNaija Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution – YNaija Nigerian govt yet to approach us for financial assistance – IMF – YNaija Why Nigerians will continue to seek medical treatment abroad – Health minister... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Governing Ondo won’t be an easy task – Akeredolu

by Azeez Adeniyi Incoming Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said governing the state won’t be an easy affair. Akeredolu said this when outgoing Governor, Olusegun Mimiko formally handed over to him at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Akure, on Thursday. Akeredolu vowed to move the state forward in spite of... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Osinbajo apologises to Ondo people for canceling visit

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has apologized to Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko for canceling his visit to the state. Osinbajo was scheduled to visit the state on Friday but his plane could not land due to bad weather. The Acting President’s visit was then rescheduled for Monday but the bad weather persisted... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Why Osinbajo rescheduled Ondo visit – Presidency

by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency Friday said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had to reschedule his trip to Ondo due to bad weather. YNaija had reported earlier that Osinbajo cancelled his scheduled trip to the state. This was confirmed by the presidency in a series of tweets on Friday evening. See tweets below: The presidential jet... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Osinbajo cancels visit to Ondo

The planned visit of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to Akure may have been cancelled due to bad weather. According to Daily Trust the Vice President’s aircraft Friday hovered over Akure airspace for few minutes but could not land. Reports say the Vice President communicated the cancellation of the trip to Ondo governor Olusegun Mimiko. The... Read More

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February 14, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Paris loan refund: Governors to hold meeting over EFCC probe Governors of some states have summoned an emergency meeting over the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) probe on how N522bn Paris loan refund released to them was spent. 2. Huge error mars Trump’s official inauguration portrait... Read More

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February 14, 2017

How Obasanjo threatened me not to contest for governor – Mimiko

Outgoing Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has denied betraying National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and two former governors of Ondo State, the late Adebayo Adefarati and the late Olusegun Agagu. He said this in his yet-to-be presented book ‘Mimiko’s Odyssey: A Biographer of Revelations’ which was obtained by Punch.... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Fayose hosts Southwest governors in Ado-Ekiti (PHOTOS)

Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Monday played host to Southwest governors. The meeting which held in Ado-Ekiti had in attendance all governors of Southwest states except Ogun governor, Ibikunle Amosun who was represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Abosede Onanuga. Speaking on the meeting, Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on his Twitter account said, “Our... Read More

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February 11, 2017

Mimiko giving N500m ‘parting gifts’ to political office holders – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has accused outgoing Governor Olusegun Mimiko of approving N500m to political office holders. Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu is expected to take over on February 24 when Mimiko’s tenure expires on February 23. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya said Mimiko approved “parting gifts” to political... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Mimiko planning to abscond to Canada or China – Ondo APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has alleged that outgoing governor Olusegun Mimiko has is planning to flee the country before handing over. The party said this in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya on Tuesday. He said, “If this happens, it will create complexities and pit-holes in the smooth take-off... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Removal of Ondo Speaker is unconstitutional – Mimiko

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has described the removal of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele as unconstitutional. Mimiko said this while speaking with State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the law requires... Read More

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February 4, 2017

Police arraigns 7 for allegedly attacking Mimiko’s convoy

The Ondo State Police command on Friday arraigned seven people allegedly involved in the attack on Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko. The accused persons were arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, the state capital. They include Tunde Alabi, Olanrewaju Olomolatan, Adeniyi Michael, Samson Omodara, Ijalade Oluwaseun, Abiola Eniola, and Yusufu Mohammed.... Read More

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February 3, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Senate to review construction costs of Vice President official residence The Chairman Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Dino Melaye has said the National Assembly will review the contract for the construction of the official residence of the Vice-President. 2. German airline Lufthansa says... Read More

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February 3, 2017

Angry protesters stone Mimiko’s convoy in Akure

Some protesters on Thursday attacked the convoy of Governor Olusegun Mimiko in Akure, Ondo State. They reportedly smashed the side screens of two vehicles in the governor’s convoy. It took the intervention of the men of the state police command to disperse the protesters. There had earlier been a protest at the Ondo Assembly complex... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Just In: APC supporters protesting at Ondo Assembly complex

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently protesting at the Ondo State House of Assembly complex. The protesters are against the presentation of the state’s budget by Governor Olusegun Mimiko three weeks to the end of his tenure. The protesters also said they were also protesting against an alleged move by the governor... Read More

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January 21, 2017

PDP Governors’ Forum: Fayose is perfect for the job – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has said Ekiti Governor is the right man for the job of chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said, “Governor Fayose is a strong voice in the opposition. He is an unapologetic PDP faithful and... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Fayose emerges chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday emerged Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor’s Forum. The announcement was made to newsmen by the governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson on Thursday night. Dickson while addressing newsmen after the forum’s meeting said Fayose was the most senior governor under the platform of the party.... Read More

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Akeredolu

December 1, 2016

Opinion: Ondo elections in retrospect

by Jide Ojo The November 26, 2016 gubernatorial election in Ondo State had been won and lost. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN was declared winner by the Returning Officer, Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali, having polled a total of 224,842 votes to defeat 27 other candidates. The Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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December 1, 2016

I will not probe Mimiko – Akeredolu

Ondo Governor-elect Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) says he is not going to be the administration of Olusegun Mimiko or any other past governor of the state. Akeredolu said this on Wednesday when speaking with Statehouse correspondents after he held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “At the centre, the government of President Buhari... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Mimiko congratulates Ondo Governor-elect, Akeredolu

Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko has congratulated the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, and Governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). In a statement issued on Monday via his Twitter account, the incumbent governor hailed residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the polls, as he promised to ensure a smooth transition for... Read More

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November 27, 2016

#OndoDecides: INEC, APC planned to rig with malfunctioning card readers – Mimiko

Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) connived with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the Ondo governorship polls with malfunctioning card readers. Mimko also said the APC and other opposition parties were inducing voters. The governor was allowed to vote at Unit 20 Ward 07 in... Read More

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November 26, 2016

#OndoDecides: PDP wins Mimiko’s polling unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has has won the polling unit of Olusegun Mimiko, governor of Ondo, Daily Trust reports. The election which held at polling unit 20, Ward 7 at Agbogbo Oke street of Ondo town saw the PDP record 176 votes as against 40 and 25 for the APC and AD respectively.

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November 26, 2016

#OndoDecides: Card reader rejects Mimiko

Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko could not be captured by one of the card readers used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing state governorship election, The Cable reports. Mimiko had to fill the incident form before he could cast his ballot at Ward 7, Unit 21, Ondo West local government area.... Read More

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