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24 Jul

Grassroots Momentum Surges: OBA’s Ondo 2024 Bid Gains Traction with Market Sellers and Musicians

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In a significant boost to his gubernatorial campaign, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Ondo 2024, has secured crucial support from two key community groups in Ondo Town. The charismatic contender's message of change and progress is resonating strongly with local market sellers and performing artists, signaling a growing grassroots movement behind his bid for the state's top office. During a recent visit to Ondo Town, OBA engaged with market sellers who displayed an enthusiastic willingness to champion his cause. The vendors, representing a vital economic force in the community, expressed their readiness to actively…

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…

12 Oct

SDP Criticizes Ondo Governor Over Infrastructure Neglect

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has launched a scathing attack on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing his administration of neglecting critical infrastructure across the state. In a press release issued Thursday, SDP State Publicity Secretary Oyeniyi Iwakun pointed to the Ondo town stadium as a prime example of what he called "shameful neglect." The statement came as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its campaign flag-off event at the facility. "The stadium's roof is in disrepair, and the roads leading to it, including those to the General Hospital, are filled with potholes," Iwakun stated. He questioned how a…

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…

09 Sep

SDP Ramps Up Campaign for Ondo 2024 Gubernatorial Race with Fleet of Vehicles

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The campaign activities of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State have taken a new dimension as the party unveiled a fleet of campaign vehicles at its state Secretariat in Akure ahead of the Ondo 2024 gubernatorial elections. The vehicles, allocated to party campaign managers and executive hierarchy across the state, aim to facilitate seamless campaigning and boost grassroots activities for the upcoming November polls. Ondo State SDP Chairman, Barr. Gbenga Akinbuli, praised party members for their steadfastness and expressed confidence in the party's readiness to secure victory. He commended the party's candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), for his…

07 Sep

Hon. Segun Akinsuroju Lauds Appointment of Hon. Bidemi Obayangban As Special Adviser on Afforestation in Ondo State

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Hon. Oluwasegun Akinsuroju popularly known as Sir Puyol has warmly welcomed the appointment of Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as the new Special Adviser on Afforestation South by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a statement released yesterday 6th September, 2024, Akinsuroju praised the decision as a strategic move that will significantly benefit the state's environmental conservation efforts. "I wholeheartedly congratulate Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban on his well-deserved appointment," stated Hon. Akinsuroju. "This appointment is in perfect alignment with our state's vision for sustainable development and environmental stewardship." Sir Puyol, a respected voice in Ondo State politics, emphasized Obayangban's qualifications for…

07 Sep

Hon. Segun Akinsuroju Lauds Appointment of Hon. Bidemi Obayangban As Special Adviser on Afforestation in Ondo State

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Hon. Oluwasegun Akinsuroju popularly known as Sir Puyol has warmly welcomed the appointment of Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as the new Special Adviser on Afforestation South by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a statement released yesterday 6th September, 2024, Akinsuroju praised the decision as a strategic move that will significantly benefit the state's environmental conservation efforts. "I wholeheartedly congratulate Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban on his well-deserved appointment," stated Hon. Akinsuroju. "This appointment is in perfect alignment with our state's vision for sustainable development and environmental stewardship." Sir Puyol, a respected voice in Ondo State politics, emphasized Obayangban's qualifications for…

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…