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Oyebanji congratulates Ayedatiwa on Appeal Court victory

Published

4 months ago

August 1, 2025

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, on the affirmation of his election victory by the Court of Appeal.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said the verdict of the Appellate Court is a confirmation of the popular mandate given to Governor Ayedatiwa in the last governorship election in the Sunshine State.

The Court of Appeal, in a judgment on Thursday, dismissed the appeal filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, and upheld the judgment of the Tribunal which had earlier declared Governor Ayedatiwa as the rightful winner of the poll.

Governor Oyebanji described Ayedatiwa’s latest triumph at the court as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, which has enriched the nation’s electoral jurisprudence.

The Ekiti State Governor said the concurrence of both the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal is proof that the Ondo governorship poll, which gave Governor Ayedatiwa the mandate, was free, fair, credible, and conducted in line with the nation’s electoral law.

He urged Governor Ayedatiwa to see his victory as a motivation to renew his commitment to working harder for the development of Ondo State and better welfare for its citizens.

Governor Oyebanji also appealed to the opposition to join hands with Governor Ayedatiwa in the task of taking Ondo State to greater heights.

“I congratulate my dear brother, Governor Ayedatiwa, for this victory that has further confirmed his election as free, fair, and credible. I also congratulate the leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the good people of Ondo State for the victory,” the governor said.

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BREAKING: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

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8 hours ago

December 9, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party.

Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crises within the party.

According to a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area, the governor formally withdrew from the party on November 4, 2025.

In the letter, Adeleke attributed his exit to the crisis at the national level.

“Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter read.

Adeleke, who rose to political prominence through the PDP, expressed gratitude for the role the party played in his political journey.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party,” he stated.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening monitored by SaharaReporters, Adeleke unveiled his new political platform as the Accord Party.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported indications that he would join the Accord Party, citing sources familiar with developments in the state.

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State House of Assembly suspends Local Govt chairman

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8 hours ago

December 9, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

State House of Assembly suspends LG chairman

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Mohammad Haliru Arabo, for three months over his role in the unlawful removal of the council’s Speaker.

The decision was taken during plenary in Lafia after a motion was raised by Musa Ibrahim Abubakar, who leads the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Lawmakers agreed that the action was needed to allow a fair investigation and calm the tension that followed the leadership dispute in the council.

The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, said the suspension will stand until the committee completes its findings.

He said that the current structure of the Lafia Legislative Arm will remain unchanged throughout the investigation.

During this period, the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Uba Arikiya, has been directed to take charge of the council.

The Speaker explained that the House acted within the powers given to it by the constitution and questioned why the Chairman ventured into matters that belong to the legislature.

The Clerk of the House has been asked to notify Governor Abdullahi Sule of the resolution.

Lawmakers such as Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, Mohammed Garba Isimbabi, Suleiman Yakubu Azara, and Larry Ven-Bawa backed the move, saying that the suspension would help prevent a wider crisis in the council and send a clear message to other local governments in the state.