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The Chairmanship candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oluyole Local Government, Akeem Olatunji has said that the newly installed Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom, Governor Seyi Makinde only received recognition for his display of rare courage, selflessness and resilience against antidemocratic forces. While congratulating the governor over his new coveted chieftaincy title, Olatunji noted that Makinde's contributions to deepening democracy and fight against injustice and inequality within the nation's political landscape. The former Publicity Secretary of PDP in Oyo state made this known in a press statement on Sunday November 12. He said Makinde's approach to governance and leadership which has continued to earn him accolades and recognitions both locally and internationally clearly espoused his depth of understanding of the political dynamics and the need to place the people at the centre of all government policies and programs. In his words: "Our chieft

  The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the Conferment of the title of "Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom " by the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Adesimbo Victor Kiladejo. The conferement of the Chieftaincy title on Governor Makinde was part of activities marking the 70th birthday and 17th coronation anniversary of the Monarch on Friday 10th November, 2023. In a statement issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and made available to newsmen through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja said the honoured bestowed on Governor Makinde has further attested to the fact that his sterling performance in Oyo State is visible everywhere and recognized by all lovers of good governance beyond the shores of Oyo state.  He added that he is happy that Governor Makinde is making indigenes of Oyo state proud, both within and outside

  The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday Imo gubernatorial election and incumbent Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma, has won all the 27 local government results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Following the completion on Saturday, collation of results started around 02:30am on Sunday at the State Collation in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer for the election. Though no fewer than 18 political parties fielded candidates in the poll, none of the other three major contenders, including Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance, won any local government. According to INEC, ghe number of registered voters in the state for the poll was 2, 419,922 with 2,318,919 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected. Below are LGA Results so

  The honourable lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT congratulates His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde and Her Excellency (Chief) Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on their installation as the Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom. On behalf of myself and my political families, I specifically congratulate our dear beloved governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom and Chief Mrs Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom on this well deserved chieftaincy titles conferred on them by His imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom.  May your time as Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu bring peace, unity and prosperity. Congratulations once again. E-SIGNED ✍️✍️✍️✍️ *Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel AKT* _Honourable Representing Lagelu State Constituency_

  Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 27 local government results announced in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Imo State Collation of results at the State Collation Centre started around 02:30am on Sunday in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election. Though 18 parties fielded candidates in the poll, this year’s governorship election in Imo State has been described by analysts as a four-horse race between APC’s Uzodimma who is seeking re-election, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance. None of the other candidates won any local government. According to INEC, the number of registered voters in the state for the poll was 2, 419,922 with 2,318,919 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collecte

  Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 20 of the 27 local government results announced so far in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Imo State Collation of results at the State Collation Centre started around 02:30am on Sunday in Owerri, the state capital, with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, as the state Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election. Though 18 parties fielded candidates in the poll, this year’s governorship election in Imo State has been described by analysts as a four-horse race between APC’s Uzodimma who is seeking re-election, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s Achonu Nneji and Jack Ogunewe of the Action Alliance. As of the time of filing this report on Sunday morning, none of the other candidates have won any local government. The collation of results is, however, ongoing. According to INEC, the numb