Lagos state Commissioner of Police orders forensic investigation into de@th of former Ondo guber candidate, Bamidele Akingboye
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to carry out a thorough investigation into the death of Bamidele Akingboye. Akingboye was the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 16, 2024 Ondo […]
Court Rejects Suit Challenging Aiyedatiwa’s Deputy Candidacy in Ondo Governorship Race
A Federal High Court sitting in Akure has dismissed a case seeking to disqualify Olayide Adelami as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 Ondo state election. The lawsuit, filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), argued that Adelami’s candidacy was invalid due to inconsistencies […]
Ologbondiyan Warns: Damagum’s Leadership Could Weaken PDP After Ondo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s leading opposition party, is at a crossroads. Kola Ologbondiyan, former National Publicity Secretary of the party, has voiced serious concerns about the future of the PDP under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. Ologbondiyan believes that if urgent action is not taken to elect a […]
OndoDecides2024: Hoodlums Assault INEC Officials in Ogbagi Akoko, Destroy Electoral Materials
Hoodlums disrupted the governorship election in Ondo State by attacking officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Polling Unit 19, Ward 6, Ogbagi Akoko. The attackers destroyed all electoral materials, stole belongings, and physically assaulted the officials. The Presiding Officer (PO) of the polling unit described the ordeal in a video shared on […]
DSS Detains Suspected Vote-Buyer With Two Bags Of Money In Akure During Ondo Election
In the midst of the ongoing Ondo State governorship election, a suspected vote-buyer was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS) early on Saturday morning. The arrest took place around 9 am at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, located outside St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, the state’s capital. The suspect was found with […]
Court Removes Labour Party Candidate Olusola Ebiseni from Ondo Election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that Olusola Ebiseni is no longer the Labour Party candidate for the Ondo State governorship election, which is set for November 16, 2024. The three-member panel of justices unanimously overturned an earlier decision by the Federal High Court. Justice Hamma Barka, in a lead judgment delivered by […]
Ondo Governorship Election: INEC Vows Not to Disappoint
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the people of Ondo State of its readiness for today’s governorship election. The Commission has promised to deliver a transparent and well-organized process, allowing voters to confidently choose the next governor of the state. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Professor Kunle […]
Three Governorship Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Governor Aiyedatiwa Ahead of Ondo Election
Just two days before the Ondo State governorship election, three candidates have withdrawn from the race to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move is seen as a significant boost to the governor’s re-election bid. The candidates stepping down are: The announcement came during a visit to Governor Aiyedatiwa in […]
Ensuring Every Vote Counts in the Ondo Gubernatorial Election
All eyes are on Ondo State as it prepares for a significant governorship election. This election offers voters the chance for a new beginning, and many are watching to see if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies can ensure a transparent, fair, and peaceful process. For this to happen, INEC, the police, […]
Ondo Election: PDP Vows to Prevent Rigging, Atiku Warns APC
As Ondo State prepares for its governorship election this Saturday, Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sent a strong message. Atiku has warned against any attempts at election malpractice, saying the PDP will stand firm against rigging in this critical vote. Through his media aide, […]