Politics

Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi clash over scrapping of 33 LCDAs

Published

11 months ago

June 25, 2024

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Agboola Ajayi, has insisted that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa should be blamed for the scrapping of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the court.

The late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu signed the bill creating the 33 LCDAs into law last September after he returned from medical vacation, but Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye, in a judgment, said the creation of the LCDAs were inchoate, null and void, unconstitutional and illegal.

Justice Adebusoye ruled that the late Akeredolu did not comply with sections seven and eight of the 1999 Constitution, saying it was illegal for the late former governor to sign a law outside the state.

Ajayi said Aiyedatiwa was in charge during the creation of the LCDAs, noting that the late former governor was on medical vacation.

Ajayi, who addressed reporters in Akure, said Governor Aiyedatiwa should have intervened, reconciled and addressed the injustice the people must have raised as regards the creation of the LCDAs.

He said: “I still maintain what I said by blaming Governor Aiyedatiwa for the judgment and the aftermath of that creation.

“I’m blaming Aiyedatiwa because before they went to court, they must have written several letters to him. Even when they were in court, what stopped him from calling to settle out of court? There is nothing bad in that, and that is leadership. Do you know how much money has gone into that? The hope of the people has been dashed.

“Government is a serious business. Once you inherit an asset from the government, you must also inherit the liability of whatever it is from that government.

“The blame Aiyedatiwa has as a leader was not setting up alternative dispute resolution on the matter.”

Speaking through the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), Governor Aiyedatiwa called on the judiciary to put Ajayi on trial to produce evidence of how he (Aiyedatiwa) influenced the judge.

He said the PDP governorship candidate lowered the bar for himself and his party, in the quest to become the next governor of Ondo State.

“While Agboola Ajayi has every right to express his opinion on a court verdict, he is not licensed to impugn on the integrity of the sitting judge and the judicial institution, by claiming Governor Aiyedatiwa had influenced the judge to pass his judgment.”

Politics

Abure in trouble as Nenadi Usman-led LP probes him over alleged misconduct

Published

14 hours ago

May 7, 2025

ADMIN

The caretaker committee of the Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has launched an investigation into Barrister Julius Abure over allegations of misconduct, including corruption, misappropriation of party funds, and anti-party activities.

Briefing the media in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Usman accused Abure of persistently parading himself as the national chairman of the party despite being removed, and of running the Labour Party as a personal enterprise to pursue selfish ambitions.

She stated that rather than fostering unity, Abure allegedly exploited his position for personal enrichment.

To address these allegations, the caretaker committee has set up a disciplinary panel, chaired by Senator Ireti Kingibe, with Peter Ameh serving as secretary. The panel is tasked with investigating the allegations against Abure and recommending appropriate disciplinary measures.

The committee has summoned Abure to appear before the disciplinary panel to respond to various petitions and charges brought against him.

Furthermore, the caretaker committee criticized Abure’s alleged hijacking of party structures without following due process, including the failure to conduct ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses ahead of a national convention.

The Nenadi Usman-led team pledged to restore internal democracy, announcing that a timetable for proper congresses and the election of national executives will be released soon.

This is coming a few days after the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party set up a disciplinary committee to investigate allegations of anti-party activities against Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and other members.

It said “NEC reviewed the anti party activities of Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor” and other errant members and consequently set up a disciplinary committee.

The committee chaired by Ayo Olorunfemi, was given two weeks to submit its report.

Politics

Ughelli North PDP Holds Crucial Meeting

Published

17 hours ago

May 7, 2025

ADMIN

…appoints Caretaker Committee

The PDP Ughelli North convened a meeting to update members on the party’s current situation following the defection of the Governor and other leaders to the All Progressive Congress (APC) .

Key stakeholders, including Chief Udu Omo Scott , Pharm. Simon Ohwo, and Mr. Alex Akporute , Chief Jawhono Orovwoni , Chief Rita Agba , Hon Majemite Joel Lucky and others addressed the gathering, urging members to remain faithful to the party, reassured members that the party would bounce back stronger, despite recent challenges.

The PDP Members present pledged their full support and promised to mobilize more supporters for the party.

The meeting’s highlight was the appointment of a Caretaker Committee to lead the party. The committee members include

Hon. Daniel Emaye as Chairman
Comr. Umukoro Oghenekaro as Vice Chairman
Comr. Efe Oberiko as Secretary.

The Caretaker Committee’s members are tasked with guiding the party’s affairs and strengthening its presence in the Local government.

Other key officials appointed include

Mr. Benedict Oghenerukevwe (Youth Leader)
Madam Ufuoma Omoru (Woman Leader)
Comr. George Oghenekevwe (Treasurer)
Comr. Aderiobor Blessing (Publicity Secretary)
Mr Ochuko Jonathan Arhiakpore (Financial Secretary)
and Mr. Thompson Akpososo (Auditor).