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  • Ondo Guber Election: APC, PDP Supporters Engage in Gun Battle

    Barely five days after candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, including incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signed a peace accord supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), gunshots believed to have emanated from a political clash rendered the atmosphere in Akure Sunday morning.

    PM News reported that supporters of the PDP and the APC in Ondo State exchanged gun fire in Akure, the capital.

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    It was reported that the shooting, which happened on Oba Adesida Road was an escalation of a clash on Saturday, which led to the killing of an APC supporter.

    According to statements posted on twitter by residents, one person was reported killed today and many injured.

    “When did Ondo state election become a war? I haven’t heard this level of violence in Ondo since 2003 general elections. What is going on?”, wrote Love Ogundipe.

    “This #Akureshootings is becoming something else, last night all hell was let loose at Oba nla, this morning is ijomu. Since when do we vote with guns in Ondo state? This is a new level of unacceptable election violence”, Ogundipe added.

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    “Akure is the last place I expect violence from. Not a good sign atal (sic). Two people reportedly shot dead in 48hrs”, wrote Feyisayo..

    While residents of the state have expressed their concern over safety, the Ondo PDP claimed two persons were killed and accused members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) supporting Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

  • Ondo Poll: LG Chairmen move to woo Jimoh Ibrahim for Akeredolu

    Ondo Poll: LG Chairmen move to woo Jimoh Ibrahim for Akeredolu

    Eighten Local Government Chairmen in Ondo State have kickstart moves to woo business tycoon, Jimoh Ibrahim to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to increase the chances of Governor Olúwarótìmí Àkèrédolu’s (SAN) second term bid at the October 10 governorship poll in the state.

    The move was made public when the chairmen paid a courtesy visit to the business mogul at the construction site of the University of Fortune, in Igbotako, his country home.

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    Governor Akeredolu, who won the party’s ticket with a landslide margin at the primary election has immediately revved up reconciliation efforts with other aspirants.

    The Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Omo’ba Abayomi Adesanya, while introducimg his colleagues expressed appreciation to Ibrahim for supporting Akeredolu.

    He also commended him for his efforts towards improving the economy of Ondo State through job creation with the ongoing University project.

    In his remark, the Chairman Akoko Southeast Local Government Area, Yomi Babatunde, described Ibrahim, who is the Araba of Osooroland, as an accomplished business man and politician whose support and mentorship will be needed in the APC. He therefore, requested Ibrahim to officially identify with the party as a card carrying member.

    Giving his response, Ibrahim stated that Governor Akeredolu means a lot to him, and highlighted his leadership quality as evident in the giant strides accomplished since he took over the mantle of Governor in the State.

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    “Akeredolu was a former President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) where he left very good legacies” Jimoh said.

    The businessman, advising the delegate of chairmen on forming a team that will be relevant and formidable to making vital contributions to the reelelction bid of Governor Àkèrédolu, assured his guests that he would consider their request after due consultations with his political mentors and followers.