The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld the March 18 election of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, had approached the tribunal to challenge Abiodun’s re-election over alleged corrupt practices and non-compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act. The petition also argued that the governor did not score a majority vote to be announced as the winner by INEC. Delivering an 11-hour judgment delivered today Seotember …
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Suspended chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo has been arrested by the Department of State Services after accusing Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting councils’ allocations. Recall that Adedayo had accused the governor of withholding local government funds in the last two years. Daily Trust reported that Adedayo who was at the DSS office on Thursday, August 31, over the incident, was detained on Friday, September 1. His aide said; “We …
Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared cultism an act of terrorism in the state. The governor made the declaration at the Akarigbo’s Palace in Sagamu during a stakeholder’s security meeting on Friday, May 5. “I am declaring cult members, cult activities here as an act of terrorism. I am taking these as a test of this administration’s will. “I have sounded a note of warning in times past, I am resounding a fresh note of warning to all …
Governor Dapo Abiodun has lashed out health workers who are demanding a salary increase amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The Ogun state Governor who described the demand as “irresponsible”, stated that he is beginning to think that the demand has a political undertone. Governor Abiodun further stated that money is not paramount to people who are educated and also went to medical school because they are charged with “looking after people”. Here is the video; This …
Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, turned 60 today May 29. He had a virtual thanksgiving service in his home with his wife and children in attendance. Dignitaries that attended the virtual service from their different locations include the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Aliko Dangote, Pastor Adeboye, senior religious leaders, former President, incumbent and former Governors, and others. See more photos below..