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26 Oct

SDP EXPOSES ALLEGED CONVERSION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO CAMPAIGN SOUVENIRS

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has blown the whistle on what it calls a "calculated scheme of impoverishment" in Ondo State, alleging that relief materials meant for citizens' welfare are being converted into campaign materials by the incumbent administration. In an explosive statement issued in Akure on Saturday, the SDP Publicity Secretary, Oyeniyi Iwakun, detailed how palliatives earmarked for the entire state are allegedly being rebranded with APC and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's insignia for campaign purposes. "We have uncovered a deliberate and systematic hoarding of palliatives meant to alleviate our people's suffering. These materials are being repackaged as campaign souvenirs…

11 Oct

SDP Blasts Ondo Attorney General for ‘Descent into Propaganda

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A political storm is brewing in Ondo State as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) launched a scathing critique of State Attorney General Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, accusing him of abandoning his constitutional duties in favor of becoming a "propaganda machinery" for the executive branch. The controversy centers around the Finance Commissioner's recent failure to appear before the State House of Assembly, a decision the Attorney General allegedly attempted to justify. This has sparked a heated debate about the separation of powers and the role of key government officials in Nigeria's democratic system. "The office of the Attorney General should be focused…

19 Sep

SDP Gubernatorial Hopeful, OBA Extols Party Chairman, Barr. Akinbuli on Birthday

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Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate for Ondo State, has commemorated the birthday of the party's state chairman, Barr. Gbenga Akinbuli. Akingboye, in a statement released through his Strategic Communications and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, lauded Akinbuli's leadership, describing him as a paragon of "uncompromising integrity" and "intellectual uprightness." "Since his appointment as Chairman, Barr. Akinbuli's charismatic leadership and administrative acumen have propelled the SDP to new heights," Akingboye stated. He went on to express optimism about the party's prospects in the upcoming gubernatorial race, asserting that under Akinbuli's stewardship, the SDP has emerged as…

11 Sep

SDP Dismisses APC’s Claims of Mass Defection in Ondo State

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has vehemently denied reports of a mass defection of its members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, labeling the claims as "desperate" and "fabricated." In a strongly-worded press statement released today, the SDP accused the APC of creating a false narrative ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. The controversy stems from recent reports suggesting that "over 100 SDP members" had switched allegiance to the APC, a claim the SDP insists is unfounded. Oyeniyi Iwakun, Strategic Communications and Media Adviser to the SDP Governorship Candidate, challenged the APC to…

28 Aug

ONDO STATE 2024 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: ONDO STATE DECIDES

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PUBLIC OPINION POLLS ASSESSMENT OTUNBA (AMB.,DR.) BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE: SDP CANDIDATE IN EARLY LEADA Professor of Political Science and Doctor of Politics and Corporate Governance, and a popular Media Political Analyst, Prof. (Prophet, Dr.) Joshua Foluso Oguntuase has analysed, rated and graded the activities on electioneering campaigns of the participating parties and candidates since 19th June, 2024 when INEC affirmed the commencement of campaigns in public ahead of the Ondo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday November 16, 2024.Recall that INEC emphasised that Ondo State Governorship Election would hold on Saturday 16th November, 2024; though extendable to Saturday 24th January 2025…

27 Aug

Hausa Community in Akure Pleads with SDP Candidate for Urgent Road Repairs

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The Hausa community in Akure, particularly residents of the Shasha area, has made an urgent appeal to Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate for Ondo State, for immediate assistance with their severely deteriorated road infrastructure. Residents stopped Akingboye's convoy as it passed near the area, drawing attention to the critical state of their roads. The situation has become so dire that there is effectively no access to Shasha and its cattle market. Sources report that a truck has been stuck in the area for over two days, unable to navigate the treacherous road conditions. The…

24 Aug

Political Defection Shakes Ondo: Ambassador Samuel Ebiesuwa Abandons APC, Endorses SDP Candidate for 2024 Governorship Race

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By Fashina Shakiru In a surprising turn of events that signals a potential shift in Ondo State's political landscape, Ambassador Samuel Ebiesuwa, a prominent leader of the Voice of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Progressive, has publicly declared his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA). The announcement, made during a press conference at Ebiesuwa's Akure residence on Friday, has sent ripples through the state's political circles, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 governorship election. Ebiesuwa, known for his significant influence in the Ilaje and Ese-Odo areas, cited disillusionment…

07 Aug

SDP Candidate Akingboye Lauds Tompolo’s Tantita Security for Transforming Niger Delta Pipeline Security

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- Donates Bus to Security Outfit The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Candidate for the Ondo 2024 Elections, President of WeAfrica Limited, and CEO of Four Cardinal Oil and Gas, Clog Oils Systems, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), has effusively praised High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Federal Government for their remarkable achievements in combating bunkering and insecurity in the Niger Delta region's waterways. Akingboye, explaining the rationale behind his donation of a brand new 18-seater bus to Tantita Security, stated that pipeline surveillance and security in the Niger Delta…

30 Jul

OBJ Endorses WeAfrica Rice, Lauds Otunba Akingboye’s Visionary Strides

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In a significant endorsement that could reshape Nigeria's agricultural landscape, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind WeAfrica Rice, a flagship product of WeAfrica Limited. This endorsement came during a pivotal meeting yesterday, July 29th, with Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) gubernatorial candidate for Ondo 2024, at Obasanjo's Hilton Top residence in Abeokuta. The elder statesman, known for his discerning eye in matters of national development, didn't mince words in his appraisal of Akingboye. "I've known OBA for decades, even in his youth," Obasanjo remarked, using Akingboye's popular acronym. "His passion for development and commitment…

27 Jul

WeAfrica President and Ondo SDP Guber Candidate, OBA Mourns The Passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

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Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the President of WeAfrica Limited and Ondo 2024 Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, has released a heartfelt statement mourning the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The popular oil mogul and politician from Anambra State reportedly died in London, sending shockwaves through Nigeria's business and political circles. In his emotional tribute, Akingboye described Senator Ubah as not just a colleague but a dear friend and brother. "Ifeanyi's departure leaves an immense void in our hearts and in the fabric of Nigerian business and politics," OBA stated. He highlighted Ubah's journey from a dedicated entrepreneur to a…