In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party also accused the PDP, working through Governors Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, to cause mayhem in the South West before, during and after the forthcoming elections to make free, fair and peaceful polls impossible
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Speaking with reporters, Jonathan, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the election, said he was at Fasoranti’s residence to pay homage to the Afenifere leader
The President, who made the pledge during his campaign on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, also warned the people of the state to stay clear of politicians telling them lies in order to win their votes
According to Elegbeleye, who is the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, membership of the committee includes representatives from the three senatorial districts of the state
The governors said they are intent on executing major legacy projects
Mimiko spoke to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
President Jonathan also extends sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the late monarch who ascended the throne of his forefathers in August 2010
Mimiko stated this while inaugurating the Caring Heart Mega Primary School, Idiroko, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
The school has 32 classrooms equipped with a library, a mini clinic and computer laboratory among other facilities
Jonathan noted that while the lecturers have every right to embark on strike but however cautioned that such rights must be exercised with patriotism
As part of efforts to boost power supply, the President recently commissioned the Geregu Power Plant in Kogi State
In the lead judgments, one of which was read by Justice Mary Odili, the Supreme Court said the petitioners lacked grounds for seeking the court’s intervention in pronouncing Mimiko not duly elected
Akeredolu, in his appeal before the court, told the court that there were multiple registration by members of the Labour Party, the platform of the governor
According to him, the state, which is a closer tier of government to the people, contends with various challenges affecting the socio-economic development of the people
President Jonathan, who was represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, spoke at the inauguration of the National Council on Niger Delta Affairs, held at Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital
Mimiko praised Oboabona for his heroic display at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament and also for being a good ambassador of the state
Mimiko promised that there will be a synergy between government and the people
A statement by Idowu Ajanaku, the Director of Media, Publicity and Strategy of the governorship candidate of the ACN in the election, Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu, alleged that Mimiko and the LP have been evading service of the summon from the Tribunal as an antic to buy time, perhaps to make sure the case is not disposed off within the constitutionally accepted period
The ACN said it was glaring that the election was not perfect but the extent of the imperfection will shape its position after a careful analysis
Mark, who stated this in Quebec, Canada, where he is attending the 127th Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting, said that the result of the election has confirmed that the wishes of the people of Ondo State have prevailed
‘For me, the ultimate victor in this contest is the people of Ondo State for turning out in large number to exercise their civic right. Such engagement is surely needed to enrich our electoral experience, thereby deepening the architecture of our democracy’