Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo West, Ojongbodu, has officially inaugurated a 164-member High-powered Campaign Council Committee in preparation for the upcoming local government elections. This follows our previous report on the Subcommittee of the 7-member campaign council. The committee, named “Olukitibi/Alade Liberation-Continuity Agenda,” was inaugurated on Thursday at the Oyo West Model Council in Ojongbodu, Oyo. Leading the campaign committee is Hon. Wale Ogunsola, a former councilor during the Second Republic and a key figure in the Oyo West local government during Governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja’s regime. Ogunsola, previously the PDP party secretary for both the local and…
Oyo State governor and vice chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The governor, who gave this directive on Thursday, equally ordered that all flags at public offices in the state be flown at half mast for three days. Governor Makinde had, on Wednesday evening, alongside the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, visited the Ibadan home of the late Ondo State governor. E-Signed:Sulaimon OlanrewajuSpecial Adviser (Media) to Oyo State GovernorDecember 28, 2023.
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo state, Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka, has condoled the family, government and people of Ondo State on the death of the former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, according to a statement by the Ondo State Government, died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while receiving medical treatment in Germany. He reportedly succumbed to complications arising from prostate cancer. Ilaka, in a statement on Thursday, described late Akeredolu as an extraordinary individual, a beacon of courage, who was admired for his unwavering patriotism and selflessness. “It is with great sadness that I…
…distributes staple foods to mark Gov. Makinde’s 56th birthday Following the empowerment programme in Oyo town, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen, continued her dedication to community empowerment with her visit on Saturday to Ibarapa land where she was welcomed with great fanfare. The visit, which was part of her ongoing Empowerment Initiative, focused on uplifting over 300 market traders and artisans. Recall that the Iyaloja General’s empowerment train had earlier stormed Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun zone, and Oyo town where essential materials and cash were distributed to market traders and artisans. Her Royal Highness, Oba Kingsley…
The Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oluyole local government ahead of 2024 Council Poll, Engr. Akeem Olatunji and the Chairman, Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa have bagged prestigious awards of recognition. While Olatunji received the award for political excellence for his contributions to the political development of Oyo state via peace advocacy and philanthropy, Alhaji Omolewa otherwise known as ‘Tommy’, bagged Role Model award for his efforts in sanitizing and reshaping public transport union operation in Oyo state. The Iyaloja General of Oyo State; Princess Folashade Abeo, Alhaja Taofiqat, the CEO of PALM…
Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo NURUDEEN, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, has expressed admiration for Engr. Biodun Ajisafe, the founder of Dynasty FM, the newly commissioned first private radio station in Oyo township. In a statement released by her Press Secretary, Mr Rahmon Alawode, Princess Abeo commended Engr. Ajisafe, stating that he has added tremendous value to the Oyo empire. Princess Abeo took the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of a distinguished citizen of Oyo, emphasizing her special congratulations to the founder and the entire Ajisafe family of Oyo Alaafin for this noteworthy accomplishment. In her statement, she remarked, “This…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed sadness over the death of Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Makinde, in a statement made available on Wednesday, stated that the death of the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is a sad loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the entire family, and the Government and people of Ondo State. Describing Akeredolu, who until his death was the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, as a dogged and courageous leader, the Oyo State governor said Aketi, as he was…
…After Prolonged battle with leukemia The Executive Govenor of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. Akeredolu was 67years. According to the family source revealed on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos, as a result of prolonged leukemia and prostrate cancer which has kept him incapacitated for several months. The ailing governor returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany and only recently proceeded on another one after he was directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. His deputy, Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor. Following…
The Publisher of Heritage Echo News, Opeyemi Socrates has joined the multitude of well-wishers in congratulating the board member of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Hon. Olalekan Akeem Aji, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, today. In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Opeyemi Socrates expressed heartfelt birthday wishes to Hon. Olalekan Akeem Aji, while describing him as a true humanitarian with a heart of gold. His message reads; “Happy birthday to a man of many parts, Hon. Olalekan Akeem Aji, our wonderful political representative in Oyo federal constituency at Oyo State Teaching Service Commission Board (TESCOM),…
……Says His Govt will continue to collaborate with investors to develop Oyo. Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has maintained that Oyo State has been moving forward at a great pace under his watch, adding that his government still remains open to collaborating with private individuals and businesses to further develop the state. The governor stated this on Tuesday, in Oyo town, where he commissioned the Dynasty FM, Oyo. According to the governor, his administration has engineered a modern Oyo State and has attracted accelerated development in major corridors of the state. He noted that through the upgrade of the…