One of the aggrieved aspirants in the Ondo State APC governorship primaries, Olusola Oke on Saturday decamped from the party to the Alliance for Democracy (AD). Oke alongside two other aspirants had registered their displeasure over the primary which was won by a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu. They had alleged... Read More

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September 4, 2016

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Ondo Guber polls: Former NBA President emerges APC candidate

The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu on Saturday emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election, defeating 24 other aspirants. The primaries which was held at the International Event Centre, Akure saw Akeredolu score 669 votes from delegates. Dr. Segun Abraham, who was allegedly... Read More

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August 31, 2016

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Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s emergence as candidate… illegal – Markarfi-led faction

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday said the emergence of Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming election was illegal. The faction also said its candiadate, Eyitayo Jegede who emerged during a primary election last week remains the party’s candidate. In a statement issued by its... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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Jimoh Ibrahim shows interest in Ondo gov’norship, picks form from Sheriff

Business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim on Thursday obtained the People’s Democratic Party nomination form to contest for the governorship seat of Ondo State from factional chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff. While speaking at the occasion, Ibrahim promised to pay outstanding salary of workers in the state within 100 days. He described governors who owe... Read More

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