Ondo election

November 23, 2016

BREAKING: Appeal Court announces Eyitayo as PDP candidate

The Appeal Court on Wednesday announced Eyitayo Jegede as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election. The court sacked Jimoh Ibrahim of the Ali Modu Sheriff faction who had been listed as candidate of the party by INEC. Ibrahim’s objections filed before the court were dismissed. The appellate... Read More

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November 22, 2016

#OndoDecides: Election will hold as scheduled – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there’s no going back on Saturday’s governorship election i Ondo. Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the disclosure on Tuesday in Akure saying the commission had put everything in place to ensure its success. Yakubu said the situation in Ondo had not met the conditions provided... Read More

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November 22, 2016

Just In: Supreme Court orders A’Court to pass judgement on Ondo PDP crisis

The Supreme Court has ordered the Court of Appeal to pass judgment on PDP Ondo governorship candidacy tussle. Presiding over the hearing, acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen struck out ten motions filed against the lower court by Biyi Poroye. Onnoghen directed the Appeal Court to immediately proceed with the case. The Supreme Court... Read More

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INEC

November 22, 2016

Ondo gov polls: Election will hold on Saturday – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the Ondo State government will hold on November 26 as scheduled. This was in reaction to calls by the Peoples Democratic Party and other parties for the postponement of the election. Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi said the commission had already concluded all plans... Read More

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ASUU

November 22, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ASUU, Senate meeting ends in stalemate, adjourned indefinitely A second meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Senate over the ongoing strike action ended in a stalemate on Monday. 2. Ondo election: 17 parties demand postponement of polls Following calls by the... Read More

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November 21, 2016

#OndoDecides: Postpone election by 3 weeks, ex-PDP ministers tell INEC

Former ministers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the governorship election in Ondo by three weeks. The ministers made the call on Monday following a meeting they held under the aegis of the PDP Ministers Forum with The National Caretaker Committee. Some of the former... Read More

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November 21, 2016

Makarfi-led PDP condemns attack on Jegede’s campaign office

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the attack on the campaign office of its candidate in the forthcoming election, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN). Jegede’s office was allegedly attacked by security men of Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, candidate of the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party. The Makarfi faction is a... Read More

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November 21, 2016

#OndoDecides: My driver earns N75,000 monthly, Ondo workers can’t be earning N18,000 – Jimoh Ibrahim

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim says he would increase the minimum wage of workers in the state if elected. Ibrahim who said this on Monday during the Ondo governorship debate stated it was unfair for workers in the state to... Read More

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November 21, 2016

#OndoDecides: Why APC’s candidate Akeredolu missed debate (READ)

The debate for the governorship election in Ondo is currently ongoing in Akure, the state capital. Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ibrahim, Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), and Olu Adunloye of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) are slugging out in the debate organised by Channels Television But however the candidate... Read More

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November 20, 2016

PDP’s request for postponement of Ondo election ridiculous – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo. The Makarfi led faction of the PDP on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election pending the outcome of a case before the Supreme... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Makarfi-led PDP wants INEC to postpone Ondo election

The Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the forthcoming Ondo governorship election scheduled for November 26. The faction made the call after the Appeal Court postponed indefinitely an appeal filed by the faction’s candidate, Eyitayo Jegede. In a statement by the... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Appeal Court decision: Jegede calls for calm

Candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Ondo election, Eyitayo Jegede has called for calm from his followers. Jegede made the call on Friday following the decision of a three-man panel set up by the Appeal Court to suspend judgment on his appeal indefinitely. In a statement... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Ondo election: AD candidate, Oke denies arrest claims

The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo, Chief Olusola Oke has denied claims that he was arrested by the military. There were speculations earlier on Friday that Oke had been arrested for carrying arms. But in his reaction to the alleged arrest, Media aide to Oke, Mr... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Just In: Appeal Court adjourns Jegede’s appeal indefinitely

Judgment in the appeal filed by substituted governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede has been adjourned indefinitely by the Court of Appeal, PM News reports. Delivering its judgment on Friday, the panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa said the appeal was adjourned indefinitely to allow the... Read More

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November 18, 2016

We will ensure violence-free polls in Ondo – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has assured Nigerians that the governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 26 will be violence free. Idris made the assurance on Thursday when he spoke at a programme titled, ‘Security Threat Assessment for the governorship election in Ondo State’ organised by the Cleen Foundation in Akure, the... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Ondo election: Coalition raises alarm over another plot to smear Appeal panel

A pro-democracy coalition has again alerted the public of another sinister plot to blackmail justices sitting in appeal over the Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate tussle. Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution (CDNDC) in a statement by it Co-Convener, Ariyo-Dare Atoye, accused the same set of persons who blackmailed the first... Read More

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November 16, 2016

Ondo election: ‘APC distributing poisonous bread’ – Jegede

Factional governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo, Eyitayo Jegede has said the loaves of bread being allegedly shared by the All Progressives Congress was poisoned. Jegede said this in Akure through the Director of the Eyitayo Jegede Campaign Organisation, Kayode Fasua. He alleged that the bread has landed some persons in... Read More

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November 11, 2016

I didn’t shun APC rally in Akure – Akande

The former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande has said he didn’t shun the rally of the party’s Ondo governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akande in a statement on Friday by his media aide, Lani Baderinwa said he has been attending to his health abroad. The statement read, “Chief Bisi Akande has... Read More

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November 11, 2016

I will emerge governor with the help of Ondo people – Jegede

Factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State on Friday said he would emerge Governor of the state regardless of oppositions against him. Jegede said this in a statement on Friday, stating that he has the support of the people of the state. Recall that Jegede had approached the Appeal Court to... Read More

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November 10, 2016

BREAKING: Buhari, Tinubu absent at Ondo APC rally

President Muhammadu Buhari who was expected to flag-off the campaign of Rotimi Akeredolu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress at the forthcoming Ondo governorship election on Thursday was absent at the event. The National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and governor of neighbouring Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola were also absent.... Read More

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November 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Senate withdraws grazing bill | Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja – YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC to arraign Fani-Kayode on Thursday – YNaija AFCON winner to receive $4m – CAF – YNaija Senate withdraws grazing bill – YNaija Teacher arrested for having anal sex with 10-year-old boy – YNaija FG plans tariff review to... Read More

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November 8, 2016

I’m not a rookie politician – Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim, factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state says he is not new to politics in the state. Ibrahim who was declared as the PDP candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated this on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while speaking with... Read More

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November 7, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Rice revolution has started – Emefiele | Gunmen kill policeman in Delta

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach – YNaija Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016 – YNaija Gunmen kill policeman in Delta – YNaija T.B. Joshua predicts Hillary Clinton as next U.S. president – YNaija Lagos paid N1.5bn to 333 retirees in October – Punch Recession:... Read More

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November 1, 2016

BREAKING: Buhari’s visit to Ondo for governorship campaign postponed

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have postponed the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to November 10. This was disclosed on Tuesday by APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Abayomi Adesanya, at a press conference in Akure. Buhari was expected to visit the state on November 3 to campaign for the party’s governorship candidate,... Read More

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October 28, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Ondo election: INEC now a department in APC-led FG – Fayose Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo State. 2. Security heightened in Daura... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: INEC now a department in APC-led FG – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Fayose who was reacting to the electoral body’s decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Mr Ibrahim did not... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Buhari in secret meeting with Mimiko

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the Presidential Villa. The meeting can be traced to the political crisis in the state which led to a protest on Friday. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Jimoh Ibrahim candidate of the PDP for the November 26 governorship... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Jegede approaches Appeal Court

The candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi PDP faction in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede said he has approached the Appeal court, while urging his supporters to remain calm. Jegede in a statement by his spokesperson, Fasua Kayode on Friday said he will recover his mandate. The EFCC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Protest in Ondo over removal of Jegede as PDP candidate (PHOTOS)

Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State are currently protesting the confirmation of Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the party in the forthcoming election. INEC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim who belongs to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction yesterday. See Photos:

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October 24, 2016

No official requested bribe from Jimoh Ibrahim – INEC (PHOTOS)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false claims by Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim that an official requested a $1m bribe to insert his name as the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Ibrahim had accused the Acting Director, Legal Services Mrs. Toyin... Read More

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