The NLC boss expressed optimism that the electorate in Ekiti State will reward the governor with another four years in office after he (Fayemi) might have completed his first term in office
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While dissociating the administration from the activities of such individuals, the statement urged members of the public to report anybody trying to obtain money or other items for the purpose of the late deputy governor’s funeral to the appropriate security agencies
Ajimobi, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, described the demise of the Ekiti State Deputy Governor as unfortunate, disheartening and sad
“May be a few persons were aware of her health status
The statement was signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Tayo Ekundayo
The state government had about two weeks ago confirmed that Olayinka was sick and needed medical attention
In a statement issued in Benin City, Edo State on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the ACN said the harassment and intimidation of Chief Awe was part of a grand plan by the PDP to muzzle the ACN in Ekiti State and trigger a breakdown of law and order in the state, which the instigators hope will culminate in a state of emergency, as boasted by the impeached ex-Gov. Ayo Fayose, who said no Ggvernor after him would finish his term
Oguntayo and the 12 others were arrested on Saturday over the fracas between his faction of the Action Congress of Nigeria in Okemesi-Ekiti and that of Hon. Kayode Fashakin, a member of the state House of Assembly
Faluyi and Ipinlaye were shot dead on March 23, 2011 at Kota Junction, Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State by the policemen who were drafted to quell a crisis over the alleged defacement of posters of political opponents
They will lead other eminent party leaders, including former Olusegun Obasanjo, retired General Ibrahim Babaginda,Vice President Namadi Sambo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to the venue of the declaration.
There are too few women in office for any one of them to take ill while on service to her fatherland
In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Tayo Ekundayo, the state government said Olayinka “has taken leave to attend to issues relating to her health
Fayemi stated these in a paper he delivered as the visiting lecturer for the monthly ‘Nigeria in the World Series’ at the Weatherhead Centre for International Affairs, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachussettes, United States of America on Tuesday night
This was in a bid to reconstitute the State Executive Council that was dissolved on January 9, 2013
Fayemi, who stated that it is now an offence for any council boss to reside permanently in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, hinted that he might pay them an impromptu visit at any day of the week and any time of the day, adding that anyone found wanting would be dismissed
The newly appointed chairmen and secretaries of the 16 councils are to be inaugurated on Friday
The society urged the police to conduct further investigation into whether financial inducement was involved and the magnitude of the amount involved in the saga in view of the alleged well-known capacity of the ACN leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to financially compromise any institution or person in the country
Fayemi, who noted that Ikogosi Resort is another home for tourists and investors, asserted that business succeeds in a conducive environment where people get comfort and are assured of their safety
The elders, led by first Republic Minister, Chief Joel Babatola, said the state is very fortunate to have Fayemi as governor, adding that the values for which Ekiti people are known are being restored by his administration
This followed the completion of various judicial processes and subsequent approval of their requests by the relevant authorities, including the state House of Assembly and the state executive council