Makinde, Ajimobi’s aide trade words over N400m school contract in Oyo
By Ola Ajayi FOLLOWING the directive by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State that termination of N400m contract for the building of Oba Akinbiyi High School, Oremeji, Ibadan be investigated, Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela, the former Commissioner for Education has said it is “immoral and ungovernor-like” to make press comments on issues that the governor had […]
Makinde, right man to lead PDP in S/West- Lawmaker
By Dirisu Yakubu A lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade federal constituency of Osun state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Busayo Wole Oke has described Governor Seyi Makinde as ‘the best person” to the lead the Peoples Democratic Party to victory in the South West. The lawmaker premised his position on the face that Makinde is the […]
Ondo Guber: Why Makinde’s campaign council may swing votes for PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, national campaign council has tasked voters to reject “all phoney promises” by the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate and governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu and instead, pitch tent with Eyitayo Jegede, for a better life in […]
Makinde running Oyo with ingenuity — CPS
Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity to deliver incisive governance. A statement issued by Moses Alao, Makinde’s Special Assistant on Print Media, indicated that Adisa said this during a radio programme in Ibadan on Saturday. Adisa […]
Ekiti PDP faction adopts Gov. Makinde as party’s Southwest leader
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faction, loyal to Sen. Biodun Olujimi has restated its adoption of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as the party’s Southwest zonal leader. The faction stated this in Omuo-Ekiti in Ekiti-East Local Government Area on Thursday at the distribution of working tools to some constituents sponsored by Olujimi. Also read: […]
I’ll continue to play my roles in party’s interest, Makinde replies Fayose
By Adeola Badru GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has told the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that he would continue to play his roles in the interest of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The governor’s response, followed the statement credited to former Governor Fayose, warning Makinde, to steer clear of party structures […]
Fayose lacks moral right to criticise Makinde ― Ogun factional PDP
By James Ogunnaike A faction of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), loyal to late Senator Buruji Kashamu on Thursday said the former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, lacked the moral right to complain about the leadership of the party in the South West. This was coming against the […]
You can’t bar Oyo Gov from coming to Ekiti, Olujimi tells Fayose
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The leadership crisis rocking the Southwest caucus of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), assumed a dramatic dimension on Thursday, as the faction loyal to the Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District in Ekiti State, Mrs Biodun Olujimi, has adopted Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, as the party’s zonal leader. This is also […]
Steer clear of Southwest states party structure, Fayose warns Makinde
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has warned the Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to steer clear of party structures in all the states in the Southwest region of the country. Fayose, who gave the warning in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at the Southwest stakeholders meeting […]
Ondo gov election, test of might between Mimiko, Makinde
By Dayo Johnson THE October 10 governorship election in Ondo State is panning out as a test of might between former Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko and current Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Sources said in Akure that the Mimiko and Makinde are interested in deputising former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the […]
Fani-Kayode condemns hike in petrol pump price, electricity tarrif
Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tarrif, calling on the federal government to be sensitive to the plight of the masses.
2023: Oke-Ogun traditional rulers pledge support for Makinde
By Adeola Badru Obas and Chiefs in the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State have pledged their support for the present administration in the state under Governor Seyi Makinde for the laudable developmental projects he has embarked on, most especially Oke-Ogun, saying the support would extend beyond 2023. The traditional rulers made the pledge while paying […]
Makinde’ll not overlook projects initiated by Ajimobi — Commissioner
…says many projects awarded by immediate-past govt, not in favour of people By Adeola Badru THE administration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was said, would not leave any inherited project undone, just because his immediate predecessor, late Abiola Ajimobi overlooked many projects initiated by former Governor Alao Akala because of hatred. The Commissioner […]
Ondo guber poll: PDP set to take over from Akeredolu — Makinde-led national campaign council
…as council’s subcommittee heads meet in Ibadan ….we will give residents new lease of life-Jegede By Adeola Badru] The National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, has declared that the party is set to take over the state from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu All Progressives […]
Fani-Kayode inspects ongoing projects in Oyo state, describes Makinde as effective leader
A former Aviation minister and Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, yesterday, on a tour of Oyo state, South-West, Nigeria to inspect ongoing projects in the state describing the ongoing projects as “massive and very impressive.”
Makinde will not overlook projects initiated by Ajimobi – Commissioner
…says many projects awarded by immediate-past govt not in favour of people By Adeola Badru THE administration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it would not leave any inherited project undone, just because his immediate predecessor, late Abiola Ajimobi overlooked many projects initiated by former Governor Alao Akala. The Commissioner for Information, […]
